Chapter 845: Chapter 844 [Information on the 3rd War King]

“Haha, it’s been a while, old man. How about a hug?”

“Elder Yang, it’s been months. How about a kiss?”

Ye Tianchen eventually went upstairs to the office of the Chief. Upon seeing the Chief and Vice Chairman Yang, he laughed it off and played dumb, sensing that something bad was coming. He probably shouldn’t have meddled in this matter. It seemed like the Chief and Vice Chairman Yang were eagerly waiting for him. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have waited here for over two hours. Ye Tianchen’s presence must mean the future days won’t be easy!

“Two months apart, and you’re still as lively as ever!” The Chief said with a kindly smile.

“We guessed you’d come looking for us. There’s something we need your help with,” Vice Chairman Yang said, looking at Ye Tianchen.

“Again with the helping? You two are really something. I’m very busy, and some help is just beyond my capacity!” Ye Tianchen said with a bitter face.

The Chief glanced at Ye Tianchen and then feigned contemplation, saying, “Your father has completed his studies at the Kyoto Party School. We want to select a few outstanding cadres in the Capital City and groom them to take on the roles of mayor and party secretary. I wonder if…”

“This is a great opportunity, old man, you’re not right about this. Why not mention such things? I’m a straightforward person, and my dad is definitely a good candidate for an official. A brave and wise man, surely he should be part of the cadre training, right?” Ye Tianchen wasn’t an idiot, he understood the Chief’s words and quickly said.

This wasn’t really a threat, it was more like a transaction, and Ye Tianchen had a bit of rapport with the Chief and Vice Chairman Yang. But sometimes, he didn’t want to get too involved because he had enough on his own plate.

In Ye Tianchen’s eyes, as a martial artist, he didn’t belong to the same world as ordinary people. He had complete resistance to the temptations of fame and fortune. However, his father had been a lifelong official, and naturally, he wished to rise as high as possible. This was his goal and dream. Previously, due to the old man’s retirement and his own squandered efforts, his father, Ye Hong, had a tough time in office, facing many grievances. Now that he had such abilities, why not help his dad? Why not help him fulfill his dreams?

“Tianchen, it’s not just about helping us. If you can help us solve this issue, Chief and I have discussed advancing your father’s position further!” Vice Chairman Yang straightforwardly stated.

“Alright, let’s get to it. What needs doing?” Ye Tianchen asked.

“We need you to kill three people,” Vice Chairman Yang continued.

“Which three?” Ye Tianchen froze and asked.

“The first is Hu Changhe, the second is Qin Mingshan, and the third is Yang Gui… Here’s their information. You can take a look!” Vice Chairman Yang said, handing over a folder to Ye Tianchen.

Ye Tianchen didn’t know these three people and had never heard their names. He took the folder from Vice Chairman Yang, opened it, and found three sheets of paper inside, detailing the three targets. After reading through all the information, Ye Tianchen couldn’t help but say, “You two old men are using me as a weapon? These three are among the top-ranked figures in the Black Force. You want me to take them out?”

“Tianchen, the current societal situation is complex. Both domestically and internationally, with the Black Force and the White Force, things are quite chaotic. The state cannot directly address these issues and needs someone to handle and manipulate things in the shadows. The state needs talented individuals, someone who can manage affairs of both the Black Force and the White Force. These evil forces are growing larger and threaten the safety of people’s lives and property. Their influence is vast, across various levels ins and outside the country, even in the political and military realms. Every country has both the Black and White Forces, they are interdependent. The White Force cannot completely eradicate the Black Force, nor can the Black Force control the White Force entirely. National leaders don’t trust large organizations that have infiltrated both the Black Force and political circles. Hence, we decided to secretly eliminate the top three Black Force leaders to mitigate the threat and damage they pose to the nation and the people!” The Chief explained their thoughts in one breath.

“It’s just about taking out three figures from the Black Force. Surely the nation has this capability? Does it really require my personal involvement?” Ye Tianchen asked, a bit puzzled.

“Do you know, where there’s black, there’s white. Neither can be completely eradicated. The Black Force in our country is gradually growing stronger and infiltrating significantly. It’s encroaching on commerce, politics, and military affairs. If the state were to take action, it would certainly suffer major setbacks. These involve interests tied to various people who would obstruct or even sabotage. The country could face an uncontrollable situation. By having someone outside the state deal with these three, we avoid suspicion and minimize impact. That’s what we aim to achieve,” Vice Chairman Yang expressed their concerns.

“Well, that’s easy enough. I’ll have my Thirteen Heavenly Kings handle it. Taking out three who deserve it is no problem!” Ye Tianchen nodded in agreement.

“We won’t interfere with who you send. Just a reminder: these three are leaders of the top three Chinese Black Force factions, and they’re very powerful themselves—not just anyone can handle them. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have come to you!” The Chief reminded him.

“That impressive?” Ye Tianchen asked incredulously.

Hei Mian glanced at Ye Tianchen, then said, “Hu Changhe is nicknamed the Nine-Life Cat. Having learned some mysterious art, he’s nearly unkillable; Qin Mingshan, known as the Heavenly Dragon, is full of Gang Qi. Rumor has it he can destroy Mount Tai with a single punch, split rivers with a palm; as for the last, Yang Gui, there’s less known. He disappeared for over a decade, only to recently resurface domestically. Nicknamed Double Saber King!”

“Double Saber King?” Ye Tianchen paused and asked.

“Indeed, have you heard of him?” Hei Mian asked in surprise.

“He’s an enemy of a member of our Thirteen Heavenly Kings. Seems like a stroke of luck. I accept the task!” Ye Tianchen readily agreed.

Ye Tianchen hadn’t expected that among the targets the Chief and Vice Chairman Yang wanted him to eliminate was “Double Saber King” Yang Gui. His real name was Yang Gui, something Ye Tianchen hadn’t known before. Upon learning this, he promptly agreed. It not only offered the opportunity for his father’s promotion but also allowed him to avenge Li San. Why wouldn’t he do it?

“There’s one more thing, we hope to hear of these three’s deaths within seven days. With Double Saber King’s reappearance, we suspect he plans to collaborate with Hu Changhe and Qin Mingshan on something big. When they move to execute their plot, you need to eliminate them entirely!” Vice Chairman Yang stated.

“No problem!” Ye Tianchen confidently replied.

“Alright, now can you tell us why you wanted to meet us?” The Chief asked with a kindly smile.

“Oh, I wanted to ask why Cang Lang and Yan Long both resigned simultaneously. Something must be up, right?” Ye Tianchen asked bluntly.

“What’s the matter? Didn’t see them for over two months and started missing them?” Vice Chairman Yang jokingly asked.

“It’s true that absence makes the heart grow fonder. At the very least, they are good friends with whom I have some rapport. That’s just how it is with me, pretty sentimental and loyal, hence the curiosity,” Ye Tianchen shrugged, playing it casual.

The Chief and Vice Chairman Yang exchanged glances, and Vice Chairman Yang nodded at Hei Mian. Hei Mian then looked at Ye Tianchen and said, “Cang Lang and Yan Long are two of the three War Kings of China. Their joint resignation is related to the third War King!”

“Who is this third War King?”

Ye Tianchen knitted his brows. This wasn’t the first he’d heard of the third War King, especially during the confrontation with Yan Long at the Liu family’s place. Yan Long mentioned the third War King was mysterious and formidable enough that he and Cang Lang together might not stand a chance. However, the third War King left China a few years back and may have joined another country.

“The third War King, to be precise, isn’t from the military. He hails from a prominent family, which had once colluded with foreign nations to harm our country politically, leading to its eradication by the state. The third War King was the only one to escape. He’s exceptionally powerful, having killed many Heavenly Gang War Generals. Had it not been for the government’s preparedness, the losses could have been unfathomable!” Hei Mian recounted the story of the third War King.

“What’s his name?” Ye Tianchen asked, frowning.

“Xu Zigang!” Hei Mian replied coldly.

“Isn’t the third War King supposed to be Xu Zigang?” Ye Tianchen asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Smart! Cang Lang, Yan Long, and Xu Zigang are known as China’s three War Kings. Each possesses formidable strength. Ordinary people can’t approach Xu Zigang, let alone have the ability to kill him. Only Cang Lang and Yan Long together could, but contrary to your guess, Xu Zigang hasn’t returned. Our border agents have found that he might be in T-country (Thailand), possibly planning a war between the two countries. We need Cang Lang and Yan Long to carry out a mission,” Vice Chairman Yang looked at Ye Tianchen with cold eyes.