258: Chapter 258 Who's Scheming Against Whom?

Inside a secret experimental base in Sijiu City.

This place was surrounded by three inner and three outer layers of special operations forces.

Among them were many Bi Lin Guards, clad in fish-scale armor and wielding goose-quill sabers.

A majestic-looking general gazed through the glass at an extraterrestrial object on a massive piece of central equipment below, which was emitting a faint blue light.

The general's phone rang. Seeing the caller ID, his expression soured.

If he hadn't been on an important mission, he would have rushed to Qiantang right then.

The general steadied his breathing and answered, "Zhou Bingzheng, you still have the nerve to call me?"

Military men were just that direct.

A voice came from the other side: "Qingcang, you don't actually believe a mere kid could have pulled this off, do you?"

"Whether he did it or not, it's a fact that my son was humiliated by him."

"Your son has already been saved by him. Young people have hot tempers; it's normal for them to scrap. But we older fellows can't keep making judgments and statements based on pure impulse."

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Zhou Bingzheng relayed Su Nange's message on his behalf.

Shangguan Qingcang remained stern: "Zhou Bingzheng, don't try to pull a fast one on me. Can you personally vouch for him?"

"I can."

"Fine, I understand." The call was disconnected.

Shangguan Qingcang beckoned a man in military uniform over and instructed, "Take the Bi Lin Guards to Qiantang and bring back a man named Su Nange. While you're at it, pick up Xiao Fei."

After a moment's thought, he added, "Wait! Take more men. Take all the Bi Lin Guards by my side!"

The man in uniform was clearly incredulous at Shangguan Qingcang's command.

"General Shangguan! Take them all? Then what about your protection?"

"My son is more important! Did you hear me? That brat must be captured and brought back. That's an order!"

"Yes! Understood! What if the target resists with full force?"

"Heh, bring him back regardless of whether he's dead or alive."

The man in uniform nodded: "Yes! I guarantee the mission will be completed."

He led a group of saber-wielding guards and left in a hurry.

They took the elevator to a building on the surface.

Then, they boarded military trucks and headed for the airport.

A troop transport plane was already waiting on the runway.

In another part of Sijiu City, at the United States Embassy.

A blond-haired, blue-eyed white man was leisurely lying on a leather sofa for a midday nap.

Another American ran in, clutching several freshly printed photographs in his hand.

"Sir Arka! They've made a move! It's confirmed—a group of Bi Lin Guards from the Shangguan Family left from here and are heading to Qiantang on a transport plane!"

Arka sat up and shot the man a glare, thinking, 'You're asking for it, disturbing my rest!'

However, it was important news after all.

Arka suppressed his morning grumpiness: "Good, well done. Go notify Mr. 'Grim Raven' to prepare for action!"

"And! Don't forget to tell the side in Shanghai that they can start as well!"

"Sir, yes, sir!"

Shanghai, Katana Building.

Saionji Sawa was listening to the latest report Yezaki Insui had just brought back from Qiantang.

Saionji Sawa: "What? A Shangguan Family vehicle was actually attacked? And three Bi Lin Guards died?"

Yezaki Insui nodded: "Eldest Miss Sawa, it's true. Because the Bi Lin Guard driving dodged in time, and the other three protected Shangguan Fei immediately, they were killed in the blast on the spot!"

"That's the only reason their Young Master Shangguan managed to escape with his life!"

"Eldest Miss Sawa, should we take this opportunity to move against Shangguan Lingwei directly?"

"Without the protection of the Bi Lin Guards, her defenses are at their weakest right now."

But Saionji Sawa, having suffered losses before, had become cautious.

"Wait, let me consider it. You may leave for now."

Yezaki Insui nodded and stepped out of the room.

As Saionji Sawa pondered, she felt that something was fishy about this.

What would be the benefit of moving against Shangguan Lingwei?

Not only would it mean a falling out with Lu Jinhong, but it would also draw the fire of the Shangguan Family.

It would only make people suspect that this 'accident' was the work of us Sakurans even more.

Saionji Sawa also felt a shadow looming over her head.

Arka received a phone call. The voice on the other end said, "Mr. Arka, Miss Sawa is unwilling to act."

"Heh, she's not a stupid woman. That's why I'm advising you to hurry up."

"Understood, Mr. Arka. We'll move as soon as we're ready!"

At that moment, Ouyang Yunzheng also received a call.

"Mr. Ouyang, are your people ready?"

"Don't be impatient, I've already found them!"

"But Shangguan Lingwei went to Qiantang and hasn't returned yet. To enter the highest level of the Shenhai Center, we must have orders from the couple."

"Fine, then urge her to come back quickly!"

"How could I possibly rush the eldest princess of the Shangguan Family? Besides, after what happened to her nephew, she probably won't return to Shanghai for a while."

"Young Master Ouyang, aren't you very clever? Tell her that woman was the one who went after her nephew. Wouldn't your dear godmother rush back immediately?"

"In fact, if you help her deal with that woman, your godmother will be even more grateful to you."

Ouyang Yunzheng reacted instantly: "Was what happened in Qiantang really your doing?"

"Ouyang, don't go making wild accusations. If you still want to become the new king of the Shanghai Bund, you'd better hurry."

Ouyang Yunzheng thought about it: "Fine, I'll call my godmother right now!"

Lu Jinhong found it a bit strange—how did his wife decide they were returning to Shanghai just after stepping out to make a phone call?

Shangguan Lingwei's explanation was that the family was sending people to pick up Shangguan Fei tonight. There was no need for her to stay in Qiantang any longer.

Lu Jinhong agreed. Qiantang seemed very unstable; it was better to stay out of it.

But this couple didn't realize at all that someone had already schemed against them as well.

At a military airport in the Qiantang Military Region, a large transport plane was about to land after a two-hour flight.

On the plane, a Bi Lin Guard leader asked, "General Wei Jingchen, when do we act?"

Wei Jingchen: "He's currently at Zhou Bingzheng's house. We can't arrest him there."

"Take a few men to pick up your young master first. As for capturing Su Nange, I will handle that personally!"

"Understood. Please be careful, General Wei. The guards around our Princess Lingwei were completely defeated by him alone. The kid's strength is nothing to scoff at."

Wei Jingchen: "Heh, don't worry. It's been a long time since I've been this excited."

The military transport plane came to a halt, and the rear cargo door opened.

The personnel inside drove out directly, splitting into two directions as they headed toward the Qiantang City area.

Su Nange had dinner at Zhou Bingzheng's house and was driving Liu Yuan home.

But halfway there, he suddenly noticed two cars with military plates following him.

Su Nange hadn't expected them to be so fast. As expected of the Shangguan Family, who controlled military resources.

It seemed he was really in for a tough time.

He said to Liu Yuan in the passenger seat, "Go home first later. They're coming for me."

"No, I'll call Black Kite over."

Su Nange stopped her: "Be good and go home to sleep early. The Shangguan Family won't make things too hard for me. I'll just play along with them for appearances."

"Don't worry, I guarantee you'll see me the moment you open your eyes tomorrow morning."

Liu Yuan's beautiful face was full of worry. However, she also knew that if she stayed, she would only hold him back.

When they reached the residential complex, the two following military cars showed a certain level of tacit understanding, waiting for Su Nange to get the person in his car settled.

However, this was perhaps also a form of provocation.

It meant: pick any battlefield you want for what's next; it's your home turf anyway, and we aren't afraid.

Su Nange continued driving, heading toward the large mountains north of Qiantang.

With plenty of space and complex terrain, as long as Su Nange wasn't surrounded, he had the confidence to repel however many people came at him!