Chapter: 3141
Ten minutes later, Lu Zhanjun had chosen the troops for the upcoming strike. He decided to lead a thousand elite fighters from the Wanlong Temple to flank Hamid’s position from the valley on the left. He gave them half an hour to prepare, allowing them to gather their weapons and equipment, aiming to capture Hamid’s base in a single swift move.
Meanwhile, at the Su family villa in Suhang, eight black bullet-proof Rolls-Royces rolled up and parked neatly in front of the house. The first car opened, and a strong young man in his twenties stepped out. He walked with a confident, military posture, showing signs of rigorous training.
As he reached the entrance of the Su family residence, he coldly instructed the caretaker outside, “Tell Old Su that our palace owner wants to see him.”
The sight of the luxury cars made the caretaker wary. The young man’s tone suggested he might be trouble, so the caretaker quickly asked, “May I ask the name of your palace owner? I need to inform him.”
The young man replied harshly, “You don’t need to know our hall master’s name. Just tell your master that it’s important. After they meet, our hall master will introduce himself.”
The caretaker felt annoyed by the young man’s attitude but recognized that he couldn’t provoke him. Reluctantly, he said, “Alright, please wait a moment while I report this.” He turned and hurried off to deliver the message.
Su Anshun was the housekeeper for the Su family, and he was very familiar with Mr. Su’s daily routine. He knew when Mr. Su wanted to go out or if there were important guests coming over. Today, however, Mr. Su had no plans to leave the house or host anyone. So, it was strange when eight extended Rolls-Royces suddenly arrived and asked to see him.
Worried about this unusual visit, Su Anshun quickly alerted the family’s servants and bodyguards. He also called for He Lao, the family’s strongest master, to join him in greeting the visitors.
He Lao took the situation seriously and went with Su Anshun to the entrance. When they reached the gate, they saw the eight Rolls-Royces lined up perfectly, their engines still running. Only one person stepped out to talk, while everyone else stayed inside the cars. Each car had dark privacy windows and, more oddly, none had license plates. Instead, they displayed a golden metal plate with an intricate dragon design.
Su Anshun was puzzled and turned to Elder He, asking, “Do you think that dragon plate on their cars is made of gold?”
Elder He considered it for a moment and replied, “From the color, it looks like pure gold.”
Su Anshun couldn’t help but curse under his breath, “No license plates and a pure gold dragon plate? These people are so arrogant… I have no idea what they want.”
Elder He replied seriously, “We can find out by going up and asking them.” With that, he stepped forward to approach the mysterious visitors.
A young man stepped out of a Rolls-Royce and coldly asked, “Who wants to see my master?” He continued, “Elder Su can only be seen in our main hall.” He frowned and added, “Our hall master’s time is very valuable. We’ve only waited two minutes. If we don’t get in within three minutes, don’t blame our hall master. Give the Su family a chance!”
Su Anshun felt irritated and thought, “Who does this guy think he is? He rolls up in a fancy car, but our Su family is one of the top families in Yanjing. Can he really compare to our master?”
With a sharp tone, Su Anshun replied, “Many people want to see our master every day. You need to tell me who you are. Our master will decide whether to see you. It’s not like our master will see just anyone!”
The young man scoffed, “You’re just a subordinate. You’re not even worthy of knowing who our palace master is!”
Insulted, Su Anshun shot back, “I may be a servant, but so are you! What gives you the right to talk down to me like that?”
Before Su Anshun could react, the young man quickly moved in, grabbed him by the neck, and lifted him off the ground. “Listen carefully,” he said sternly. “I am one of our palace master’s subordinates, one of the four kings of the Great War. I’m not just a servant!”
Su Anshun was shocked that someone would dare to lay hands on him outside the Su family’s home. Anger bubbled up inside him.
“You’re causing trouble here, and you’re asking for trouble! Go catch him!” he shouted angrily.
At his words, his bodyguards and even He Yingquan, along with other members of the He family, prepared to spring into action. But then, Elder He stepped forward with a serious look on his face. “Little brother, please calm down. Anshun is just a housekeeper for the Su family. He can be a bit arrogant sometimes, but let’s not make a scene over a servant in front of the Su family…”
Su Anshun was taken aback by Elder He’s words and blurted out, “Elder He, you’re siding with them…”
Elder He quickly waved his hand to stop him, glaring sternly before turning back to the young man. “Little brother, since your family is mainly here to see our master, please wait a moment. I’ll go talk to him now. How does that sound?”
The young man, still cold, replied, “Make it quick; you only have two minutes!”
Elder He nodded quickly. “Understood! I’ll be as fast as I can!”
Then he turned to the upset Su Anshun. “Anshun, come with me to see the master!”
Su Anshun was already feeling humiliated in front of the Su family’s subordinates, and he was furious inside. He wanted to argue with the young man again, but knowing he couldn’t disobey Elder He, he followed him into the yard, seething with anger.
Once inside, Su Anshun couldn’t hold back. “He, it’s not that I, Su Anshun, wanted to offend you. It’s just that you didn’t help me when I needed it. Why did you stop me? And then you were still talking to that kid…”
“Are you being too picky?” Old He said quietly to Su Anshun. “I’m not stopping you; I’m trying to save you! That kid we just saw is way stronger than I am!”
“What?!” Su Anshun exclaimed, his face going pale. “How is that possible? He Lao! That boy with the emotionless face can’t be stronger than you! In the whole country, very few can match your skills. Besides that old man from the He family who just improved, who else is better than you?”
Su Anshun couldn’t believe He Lao’s words. He thought it was ridiculous to think that someone who seemed so ordinary could outmatch He Lao.
But He Lao was serious. “That kid’s speed, strength, and endurance are all greater than mine!” He paused, then continued with a serious look. “When he grabbed your collar and lifted you, it happened so fast that I didn’t even have time to react!”
He added, “His grip was so strong that when you tried to break free, he didn’t budge at all. It’s not just about being strong enough to grab you; it’s about holding on so tightly that even when you struggle, he doesn’t move an inch. That’s real strength!”
He Lao shook his head. “Even someone at He Yingquan’s level wouldn’t be able to stay still against someone struggling to break free. It’s just not possible! So, you need to understand—this young man is incredibly skilled and mysterious.”