Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 1716 - 1768: River-Transcending Dragon or River-Transcending Worm

Even if it’s wrong, you have to hold your ground. Song Zude came to cause trouble this time not on a whim, but after thorough consideration, deciding to undertake this task. If successful, the Song Family can reclaim the top position and stand out in the province. If unsuccessful, there is nothing left to lose — at most, another one or two hundred billion lost, with the rest of the assets already transferred abroad. Even if Song Zude himself ends up dead, that’s just it; as long as the Song Family descendants remain, revenge will come someday. Moreover, with the Zhao Family’s assistance, Song Zude believes he won’t lose this time.The Zhao Family as an ally is entirely different from the Sunx Family. Compared to the Sunx Family, the Zhao Family is heaven above, like these families with those outside small businessmen, with an even wider gap.

Of course, Song Zude paid a hefty price to earn the Zhao Family’s support, sending Second Master Zhao to assist him. Simultaneously, this serves as the Zhao Family’s strategy to expand their influence northward.

Seeing three people about to be besieged, Song Zude promptly announced Second Master Zhao’s identity, shouting, "Li Yifei, do you dare! Second Master Zhao is the son of the Zhao Clan of Southern Sky. Do you know the Zhao Clan of Southern Sky? Dare you provoke? If you harm Second Master Zhao, the Li family will face annihilation, and none of you families will have a good ending!"

Song Zude’s words confused many. Geographically, it’s north here, and Southern Sky is entirely the opposite. It’s three thousand kilometers straight distance away, hence many locals, despite traveling the nation, remain unaware of the Zhao Clan of Southern Sky.

But not everyone is ignorant. The Zhao Clan of Southern Sky stands as the foremost family, situated in the pioneering forefront of reform and opening, in Southern Sky Province, the earliest port of opening, and the first to witness economic takeoff. Hence, even today, their economy ranks among the nation’s top, accumulating remarkable wealth that once equated to half of Huaxia’s economic total.

The earliest cohort of entrepreneurs ventured to Southern Sky Province, many drowned in the wave of money, while some got wealthy, even overnight, and those who endured till now boast staggering fortunes, with assets of tens of billions daringly not claiming the title of tycoon.

This Zhao Clan of Southern Sky, as the foremost family, once birthed individuals at vice-national level, not to mention having produced three provincial-level leaders. Compared to Old Master Ye who once held the third provincial position, the Zhao Family is worlds apart, being the lead family in the top economic province demands wide-eyed awe at such prowess.

Li family today claims to be a billion-dollar family, but in truth hasn’t fully reached it; previously, the Li family’s assets were only around one hundred and fifty billion, while Sunx and Song families combined barely totaled eight hundred billion. Moreover, the Song Family hasn’t been devoured by the Li family; only the Lin family and Sunx Family were combined into the Li family, not entirely.

Of course, these industries continue to develop, Li family capital expanding ceaselessly, combined with the likes of Li Yifei who returns from ventures with hundreds of billions, proclaiming the Li Family a billion-dollar family becomes acceptable.

This is the current billion-dollar family, whereas Zhao Family, having earlier embarked on sea trade, once belonged to the red generations, yielding both political and intellectual capital, drawing countless of the most brilliant minds. Over ten years ago, even longer, Zhao Family was already a billion-dollar family.

In the recent decade or twenty years, coinciding with national economic leap, a Zhao Family-controlled conglomerate reportedly amassed thousands of billion in holdings, and with absolute control by Zhao Family, excluding other industries, plus overseas assets.

Therefore, the Zhao Family indeed stands as a colossus, not to be trifled with easily. Within Southern Sky Province, Zhao Family dictates terms on certain layers, unquestionably a family embroiled with blood-stained ventures as apparent from the bodyguards Second Master Zhao brings along; indeed, Zhao Family is not to be provoked.

All hinges on one premise: that Second Master Zhao is truly a Zhao Family member.

If true, coming to the provincial capital, he is absolutely a ferocious dragon crossing the river.

Pity Li Yifei is unaware, thus he feels unmoved by Song Zude’s threats. Conversely, Chu Family Patriarch knows, as does Old Master Ye. While Chu Family Patriarch remains silent, Old Master Ye cannot but warn his grandson-in-law. Hence, he speaks, "Song Zude, the Zhao Family being so far in Southern Sky, how could they assist you? I’ve never heard of any linkage between the Zhao and Song Families."

Song Zude, smug, replied, "There’s much you don’t know, can’t let you know everything, truly laughable. Ye Jingfeng, don’t purposely tip Li Yifei off. Honestly, my intent with Second Master Zhao today isn’t peaceful. What belongs to the Song Family must be claimed; dare anyone to impede, no mercy!"

Second Master Zhao cooperated by displaying a fierce expression, saying, "Old Song speaks my mind, but now I’ve changed plans. Li Yifei, right? Earlier I said I’d teach you a lesson; a trivial family member dares behave this way to me? Zhao Wu, go teach him a lesson."

Zhao Wu, namely his bodyguard, accepted the command, prepared to bypass the table and confront Li Yifei.

"Hold!" Old Master Ye raised his hand, leading Zhao Wu to halt as well, then asked, "Second Master Zhao, are you sure you want to proceed?"

Zhao Zilong replied, "You decrepit, think I’m joking with you?"

"Foul mouth!" Li Yifei, hearing him insult Ye Jingfeng, wouldn’t tolerate it. He understood Old Master Ye’s intervention aimed to caution him about the Zhao Family’s genuine power. Li Yifei now oversees a sizeable family, requiring comprehensive planning given it’s not solely about him anymore; albeit Li Yifei remains Li Yifei. With someone disparaging Ye Jingfeng as decrepit in front of him, even Li Yifei’s best temper would erupt.

Upon saying this, Li Yifei moved. His body seemed to teleport, with a forceful step, he darted out, prompting Zhao Family’s expert opposite him, Zhao Wu, to act as well.

Ranked fifth among Zhao Family’s cultivated experts, Zhao Wu showcased fifth-skill proficiency, with four ahead.

A professional revealing themselves instantly demonstrates proficiency. Li Yifei was obstructed by Zhao Wu; the pair exchanged four aerial strikes instantly, resonating with consecutive bangs, momentarily halting Li Yifei’s momentum while Zhao Wu retreated three steps.

Li Yifei shook his numb hand, eyeing Zhao Wu, chuckling, "Not bad, skilled alright!"