Chapter 412 - 394: Besieging the Huyan Family

Pang Xuan’s expression was grave as he looked over at Su Yu. "Commander Su, has this matter been confirmed?"

"Mansion Master, it is beyond a shadow of a doubt!"

"Then it seems I must pay the Huyan Family a personal visit!" Pang Xuan rose to his feet, a murderous look on his face.

"Mansion Master, that Black Lotus Sect stronghold is not small. There could be high-level experts from the sect hidden inside—perhaps even a Hall Master at the Profound Bone Realm. Since I have accepted the mission to annihilate the Huyan Family, please entrust this matter to me!"

Su Yu’s intention was clear: he wanted to annihilate the Huyan Family himself and claim all the credit.

Pang Xuan and the others naturally understood, but their expressions were filled with astonishment.

"Commander Su, are you certain you can handle Huyan Muyuan of the Profound Bone Realm?" Pang Xuan’s deep eyes stared at Su Yu.

"Leave it to me."

Su Yu affirmed once again.

"HAHAHAHA!"

Mocking laughter suddenly erupted from the side—it was Zhao Sen.

"Commander Su, did I hear you correctly? Your Flying Feather Guard can handle a Profound Bone Realm expert? I bet you’ve never even seen a Profound Bone Realm master in action. A master of that caliber could take your life in a single strike. They won’t just stand there and listen to your shameless boasting!"

"Your posturing is a minor issue. But if you fail and Huyan Muyuan escapes, the city will descend into chaos. There’s even a good chance the Black Lotus Sect will use the confusion to make their move."

Su Yu’s brow furrowed. Zhao Sen had picked fights with him time and again, and it was starting to get on his nerves.

"Commander Zhao, since I said I can handle it, I naturally have the means. As for you, barking like a mad dog over here... are you looking for a fight?"

"Mad dog... Barking..."

Zhao Sen’s expression instantly darkened, a dangerous glint flashing in his eyes. Su Yu’s blatant insults had thoroughly enraged him.

"You’re asking for..."

"Enough. Must the two of you always be at each other’s throats? If you have this much energy for infighting, then channel it toward annihilating the Black Lotus Sect!"

Pang Xuan cut off Zhao Sen’s retort just as he was about to threaten Su Yu, leaving him seething with suppressed rage.

The other Great Commanders mostly looked on as if enjoying a good show.

They all had their own conflicts of interest, so they were more than happy to see the others fight amongst themselves.

They could even guess at Pang Xuan’s own thinking. He was likely happy to see his subordinates contend with one another. If everyone under him was too friendly, he would have to start worrying if they were colluding and getting ideas.

"Commander Su, this is a matter of great importance. If you are to annihilate the Huyan Family, you must have a foolproof plan. What are your means for dealing with a Profound Bone Realm expert?"

"Mansion Master, I am well aware of how powerful the Profound Bone Realm is. For this operation, I will be inviting two Profound Bone Realm masters to join me in surrounding and eliminating Huyan Muyuan!"

’Two Profound Bone Realm allies?’

Great Commander Ye Xiaohong’s eyes flashed with shock. ’Su Yu has only just reached the Muscle Forging Realm, yet he can already call upon two Profound Bone Realm masters? The power backing him is astounding!’

’At this moment,’ he suddenly thought, ’Su Yu’s position as a Great Commander is likely to become increasingly secure.’

When Su Yu was first promoted to Great Commander with only the strength of the early Muscle Forging Realm, most people had looked down on him. No one had expected him to have such powerful backing.

’It seems there really is an expert beyond the Divine Storage Realm who holds Su Yu in high regard! If that’s the case, then everything makes sense.’

At this thought, Ye Xiaohong’s conviction grew. ’Between Su Yu and Zhao Sen, perhaps I should support Su Yu.’

The others had similar thoughts, and the way they looked at Su Yu began to change.

Even if Su Yu’s own strength was lacking, with two Profound Bone Realm masters backing him, he had to be regarded in a completely different light.

Su Yu didn’t know what the others were thinking, nor would he have cared if he did. After all, with his current hidden strength, he no longer feared any master of the Muscle Forging Realm.

’Take Zhao Sen, for example. He keeps looking for trouble. I’m just waiting for the day he actually tries to fight me. One strike from my Taibai Elemental Magnetic Saber will be enough to shut him up for good!’

"Excellent. Since Commander Su is so confident, we mustn’t delay. The operation will commence in one hour!"

"Yes, Mansion Master!"

...

「Huyan Family, Rear Courtyard Inner Hall.」

"This is terrible, Patriarch! We’ve received word from the Public Security Bureau! The Flying Feather Guard is on the move! They’ll be here to surround and annihilate our Huyan Family any minute!"

The head steward, Huyan Bo, reported anxiously, his face pale with terror.

"What!"

Huyan Muyuan was stunned by the news and shot to his feet.

"Is this information reliable?"

"It’s absolutely true. The message is from our contact!"

"Quick! Send word to all the major powers! Tell them Su Yu of the Public Security Bureau has gone too far, that he’s slandering us with accusations of colluding with the Black Lotus Sect and is sending troops to annihilate us! Request their aid!"

"And send someone to see who’s leading the attack! Has Pang Xuan come in person?"

"Yes, my lord!"

After giving his orders to the steward, Huyan Muyuan hurried toward the cellar. The Huyan Family’s greatest secret was enshrined there: the Hundred-Eyed Divine Statue!

He wasn’t thinking about escaping. There wasn’t enough time. ’Besides,’ he thought, ’the Huyan Family is formidable. The Flying Feather Guard is just a newly formed unit of Security Guards. If it comes to a real fight, it’s not yet certain who will come out on top!’

...

A moment later, Su Yu, clad in a full suit of Commander’s Heavy Armor and mounted on a Scarlet Flame Dragon Scale Horse, cut an imposing figure as he led his men to surround the Huyan Family’s estate.

The sight sent the surrounding crowd trembling in fear.

"It’s the Security Guards! They’ve actually surrounded the Huyan Family!"

"Something big is about to happen! That’s Su Yu, Great Commander of the Flying Feather Guard! Is he about to move against the Huyan Family?"

"Quick, send a message! The Flying Feather Guard has surrounded the Huyan Family! Something huge is about to go down!"

Even now, the few guards at the Huyan Mansion’s entrance still wore arrogant expressions, showing no fear as they looked out at the encirclement.

"Damn you! How dare you surround the Huyan Mansion? You must have a death wish!"

In response, Feng Ting, positioned to the side, let loose an arrow.

PFFT!

The arrow struck the guard precisely in the neck, punching straight through. Blood spurted from the shaft. The guard collapsed and died without even a chance to scream.

"Enemy attack!"

Now truly terrified, the remaining guards scrambled on all fours, crawling frantically back into the courtyard.

"Murder! The Public Security Bureau is attacking the Huyan Family!"

"The Huyan Family must have committed a crime! They’re being wiped out by the Public Security Bureau!"

The news spread through the Outer City like wildfire.

A moment later, a group of people rushed out from the Huyan Mansion’s entrance, led by Huyan Tong. Dressed in martial attire, she stared tensely at Su Yu and his men in the distance.

"Commander Su, I am Huyan Tong of the Huyan Family! Your Public Security Bureau has surrounded our home. May I ask what is happening?"

By now, representatives from numerous other powers had gathered in the distance.

The Public Security Bureau surrounding the Huyan Mansion was a monumental event in the Outer City, and everyone watched with bated breath.

’The Huyan Family isn’t some minor power,’ Su Yu thought. ’I can’t just attack. I have to first cement their reputation for colluding with the Black Lotus Sect.’

Su Yu urged his horse forward and announced in a loud voice, "The Huyan Family has colluded with the Black Lotus Sect, providing them with grain and supplies! Furthermore, they have received Black Lotus Pills from the sect to cultivate death-sworn loyalists! The Huyan Family, a noble house of Black Stone City for a hundred years, has dared to conspire with the Black Lotus Sect. This act is tantamount to treason!"

"The Public Security Bureau now possesses conclusive evidence and will carry out their arrest! All who resist will be killed without mercy!"

"Colluding with the Black Lotus Sect? How could the Huyan Family do something so foolish!"

A member of a distant faction, finding this all very strange, couldn’t help but speak his mind.

"If they truly colluded with the Black Lotus Sect, the act is tantamount to treason! In that case, it is only right and proper for the Public Security Bureau to annihilate them!"