Chapter 0273 – Master of Negotiations!
After witnessing the terrifying strength of Yue Zhong and his Special Combat forces, the other 4 heads of the military were not willing to clash against him and risking their all. The only exception was if it was a case where Yue Zhong crossed their thresholds.
Su Dongming looked towards the other 4 heads. All of them did not say anything, instead just silently looking at him. They would definitely not send their troops out.
“Everyone retreat!!” Su Dongming looked towards the screen again, just in time to witness another 2 soldiers being blasted to death by Yue Zhong’s grenade. He grimaced as he gritted his teeth and issued the humiliating order.
After the command had been given, all his subordinates retreated orderly. Yue Zhong stood alone and continued harassing them with shots from the sides, continually causing more deaths.
After Su Dongming’s forces had gathered, Yue Zhong still didn’t relent, and swiped his ring to take out a sniper rifle. Aiming the weapon skillfully he continued to snipe another 13 soldiers and by that time, Su Dongming’s forces had left the area.
Yue Zhong saw Su Dongming’s forces really retreating from the area, and he heaved a huge sigh of relief. This time, fortunately, the other 4 heads had stood aside and did not participate. If there was any additional major power joining in, Yue Zhong could only retreat and bring his Special Combat forces with him.
While Su Dongming’s forces had retreated, Yue Zhong’s own forces had no energy to give chase as well. Although the Special Forces were strong, if they left their cover and chased the enemy in the wild? It would be a disaster.
Wen Baoguo found Yue Zhong and directly said, “Yue Zhong, this matter should end here, I hope you pull your forces back and leave from here. The remaining matters we have, I hope we can come together and discuss about this. If you continue to wreak havoc, the government will not stand idly by.”
Yue Zhong’s expression turned frosty as he spoke softly, “Mayor Wen! This time Su Dongming that bastard had actually moved against me. I had lost a few of my brothers, if he doesn’t give me an explanation, I will not let this go.”
The war this time, had cost Yue Zhong a number of people. The list included 5 of his Special Combat forces, and over 30 of the soldiers from the newly recruited survivors.
Wen Baoguo frowned lightly as he replied back. “You have lost only tens of people, Su Dongming has lost over 400 people and 100 missing people to you guys. You have already taken the advantage. Yue Zhong, please don’t go overboard. Our patience has its limits.”
This time, Yue Zhong had thoroughly crippled Su Dongming’s force. A large number of his weapons had been destroyed by Yue Zhong as well, even the elite First Battalion was wiped out by Yue Zhong. The Third Battalion was thoroughly defeated, while over 40 veterans of the Fourth Battalion also lost their lives. The Second Battalion had suffered greatly while fighting against Yue Zhong’s Special Combat forces. Su Dongming had become the weakest link amongst the 5 major heads.
Wen Peishan could not bear it and pleaded with Yue Zhong. “Yue Zhong, just fall back for now! If you continue, many more will die!”
“Fine! I will give Peishan face. I will temporarily withdraw my troops. You would do well to heed my words Mayor Wen. Su Dongming that bastard came and attacked me with no rhyme nor reason and he has to give me a suitable explanation.” Yue Zhong decided to back off, not before he warned Wen Baoguo.
After all that fighting, Yue Zhong also did not wish for it to continue. If he insisted on it, the other 4 heads of the military would definitely not sit idly. By then Yue Zhong would have made an enemy out of the entire SY County, with neither side backing down.
“Thank you!!” Wen Peishan gave a sweet smile to Yue Zhong. Yue Zhong had agreed to withdraw his troops on her behalf, and it made her extremely happy
She honestly felt that her position in Yue Zhong’s heart must have risen by a number of points.
Yue Zhong brought his troops away from Phoenix Street as promised, and retreated back to Xinglong Street.
The battle between Yue Zhong and Su Dongming had shaken the entire SY County, everyone was quietly awed by Yue Zhong’s strength. Even those who had wanted to take the opportunity to join in on the Yue Zhong-bashing party were sorely disappointed and slinked away.
The 2 gangs that came to be under Yue Zhong, Black Tiger Gang and the Vermillion Phoenix Triad, rose in status amongst the people in SY County, the rest of the factions all lowered their heads to curry favour with the 2 gangs, no one dared offend them anymore, adding on to their imposing manner.
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Two days later, in the government’s council meeting room where the 5 military heads, the 2 government heads and Yue Zhong have all gathered for negotiations.