CHAPTER 567: REVISED: CHAPTER 567 AN ACT OF HELPLESSNESS

Duan Nanye’s face felt a burning pain when he said this.

As the boss of Dragon Teeth, he actually had to compromise with King Yan and engage in negotiations.

If word got out and his colleagues found out, he would definitely become a subject of ridicule.

But in the current situation, what other solution could there be besides compromise?

Although Tang Yun and the others knew Duan Nanye’s difficulties, they all lowered their heads and started moving silently upon hearing this.

Seeing his subordinates one by one looking dejected, Duan Nanye squeezed out a forced smile: "Don’t worry, if I’m still alive after this operation, I will resign to take responsibility and definitely won’t implicate the whole Dragon Teeth."

"Boss, we don’t mean that, we just feel too aggrieved." Tang Yun smiled bitterly, "I never thought one day we’d have to compromise with someone as despicable as King Yan."

"Yeah, but if you don’t remain our boss, we won’t acknowledge anyone else. Today’s situation isn’t your fault; blame that brat named Ye for being too reckless, wanting to play hero and dragging us down with him!" Tian Guangyuan said angrily, "If it weren’t for him, we wouldn’t be so passive."

Duan Nanye inwardly knew that this matter was essentially his mistake. Even if Ye Guichen hadn’t gone in, Su Jiu’er couldn’t afford any mishap.

But for the sake of team cohesion, Duan Nanye didn’t counter Tian Guangyuan’s words: "Alright, let everyone know that this matter is of great importance, and no matter what happens, we can’t make any mistakes."

Soon, Duan Nanye led Tang Yun and Tian Guangyuan to the big iron gate outside Longwang Villa, while the others hid, ready to act at any sign of trouble.

The doorbell was rung.

Soon, an impatient voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

"Dragon Teeth, Duan Nanye." Duan Nanye looked at the phone, "I want to speak with King Yan."

"Duan Nanye?" The person inside clearly knew who Duan Nanye was and quickly hung up after a moment of surprise.

Shortly after, the big iron gate opened again.

In the courtyard, everything seemed to have returned to normal.

The assassins, who had been knocked down by Ye Guichen, were nowhere to be seen, and the villa door was closed. Neither Su Jiu’er nor Ye Guichen was anywhere in sight.

Only five men stared intently at Duan Nanye and the others.

"Boss of Dragon Teeth, what an honor!" The leader mocked, "I didn’t expect Boss Duan to visit my humble abode, what brings you here?"

Duan Nanye glanced towards the villa: "Where’s King Yan?"

"Our boss is playing with that brat Ye Guichen, and has no time to entertain you."

"I need to talk to him, bring him out!" Although the gate was open, Duan Nanye didn’t dare to step in hastily.

The situation inside was unclear.

Now, with King Yan and Ye Guichen all retreating into the villa, King Yan must have subdued Ye Guichen, and who knows how he might be toying with him.

If he was any later, it could end badly for Ye Guichen and Su Jiu’er.

Duan Nanye’s face showed urgency: "Tell King Yan to come out quickly, or don’t blame me for being rude!"

"Haha, really?" The man blocking Duan Nanye and the others mocked, "What could you do? We’ve lost quite a few men to you folks, right? Since you came here personally, we don’t mind playing with you. Do you have the guts?"

"Damn, who’s scared of who!" Before Duan Nanye could respond, Tian Guangyuan stepped forward, his chest almost touching the speaker’s, faces nearly touching.

In a flash, the atmosphere turned explosive.

The opponent didn’t hold back, sneering, and threw a punch towards Tian Guangyuan’s face.

Tian Guangyuan, being skilled in the Hidden Dragon List, reacted instantly as the opponent made his move.

He slightly tilted his head, and his fist, like a meteor hammer, struck towards the opponent’s cheek.

In just moments, the two were locked in a fight.

Neither King Yan’s men nor Duan Nanye’s men made a move, and just watched silently.

Tian Guangyuan and the opponent traded dozens of moves, and was quite astonished.

He found himself evenly matched with the opponent, momentarily unable to find any weaknesses nor a quick chance for victory.

Feeling anxious, he took a kick to the stomach.

Tian Guangyuan staggered back several steps, barely steadying himself, cursing under his breath, not willing to concede, and was about to charge forward but was held back by Duan Nanye: "Enough, we’re here to negotiate today."

If they could fight successfully, Duan Nanye wouldn’t have come to negotiate.

Originally intending to let Tian Guangyuan dampen the opponent’s spirit, Duan Nanye didn’t expect Tian Guangyuan to be evenly matched either.

Moreover, the three assassins facing him probably weren’t weak.

"I’ll advise you once more, we’re here to negotiate with King Yan, give him three seconds. If he doesn’t appear, don’t blame me for turning hostile!" Duan Nanye issued his final ultimatum.

"Haha, I was wondering who had such a big mouth!" Accompanied by laughter, the villa’s door opened again.

Inside came a person, it was King Yan.

King Yan was followed by two assassins, though not Chen Huang and Xu Meng from before, but still evidently just as skilled.

Soon after, the villa door closed again.

King Yan waved to Duan Nanye: "Can’t even dare to enter through the gate, is this your sincerity in negotiation?"

"You..." Tian Guangyuan furiously responded.

Duan Nanye stopped Tian Guangyuan with a look, feeling somewhat ashamed and angry.

Compared to Ye Guichen, he indeed lacked courage.

Now, not daring to step inside fearing an ambush.

But, Duan Nanye knew well, he now represented not only himself but also the entire Dragon Teeth.

If something happened to him, Dragon Teeth would be in trouble.

So, his mind racing, Duan Nanye didn’t fall for King Yan’s trick, sneering: "King Yan, rumors pale in comparison to meeting you. Not only are your skills impressive, but you’re also eloquent! It’s not that I’m insincere, but I simply don’t trust you!"

"Haha, indeed." King Yan laughed, unfazed, walked around the pool, and came straight to Duan Nanye, sneering: "So, what do you want to talk about?"

"Release Su Jiu’er and Ye Guichen." Duan Nanye knew there was no need to waste words with King Yan.

Inside the villa, the situation for Su Jiu’er and Ye Guichen was dire, no need to chatter too much with King Yan.

King Yan squinted his eyes: "What are the terms?"

"Compensation of one billion, and within half a month, we Dragon Teeth won’t hunt Yama Hall’s members!" This was Duan Nanye’s bottom line.

Even if this meant he would be punished or ridiculed by his colleagues, rescuing Ye Guichen and Su Jiu’er was more important now.

"Oh, I never expected Boss Duan to give me such face!" King Yan was unmoved, "After I and Miss Jiu’er are fully together, I’ll be the grandson-in-law of the Sunan King. A mere billion is useless. Besides, we at Yama Hall have pledged allegiance to Azure Dragon Commerce and no longer engage in killing and arson. On what grounds are you chasing us?"

"You..." Duan Nanye had not expected King Yan to be so sharp-tongued, "What conditions will make you release them?"