Return of the King, Dominating the City-Chapter 1499 - 1484: Acting Without Permission

"What!"

Li Chengyan looked at Song Laifu in disbelief and said, "You’re saying that Zhao Wangquan’s death might be related to the Zhou Family, Li Family, and Song Kunlun!"

"It’s almost confirmed." Song Laifu said.

"Then why don’t you quickly inform the Zhao Family, so that the Zhao Family becomes isolated from the other two families? Then your Song Family can ally with the Zhao Family, and the balance of power won’t be disrupted, right!"

"I’ve already said that the Zhao Family has practically become a subsidiary of the Zhou Family, it’s too late to say anything now." Song Laifu shook his head, slowly stopped the car, and handed a pass to the soldiers on guard at the gate. After inspection, Song Laifu drove the car inside the red walls.

"Then your Song Family will be in danger!"

Li Chengyan said, "Now you are surrounded by the other three families, and outside there’s still Song Kunlun lurking around, plus the combined power of the three families is greater than before. How are you going to deal with all of this!"

"Song Kunlun is just hoping we’ll seek his help, that’s all. Hence, Song Kunlun won’t make any further moves." Song Laifu said, "According to the intelligence, the two major Dragon Kings, the Purple Dragon King and the Red Dragon King, along with the six Dragon Envoys, will soon leave Beijing. What Song Kunlun intends to do is to set fire to Beijing, and he holds the fire extinguisher. He’s waiting for the fire to come to us so that we beg him to put it out!"

"How do you know so clearly!"

Li Chengyan asked.

"Everyone in the Song Family knows!"

Song Laifu said, parking the car. "Welcome to the Song Family."

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"Tang Lin, it seems you’re really a dog of the Song Family!"

The strong middle-aged man who had damaged Li Chengyan’s car door looked at the sneering middle-aged man in front of him and said.

"Hehe, I was just passing by, saw something unjust, and acted to help." Tang Lin had one hand in his pocket, occasionally scratching his crotch with the other.

"Then I can only let you die!"

The middle-aged man grinned, lunged at Tang Lin, and a red dragon-shaped tattoo on his neck, barely visible, exuded a fierce and domineering aura.

This man was the Red Dragon King.

Known as the most violent Dragon King in the Dragon Sect.

A great battle commenced.

Meanwhile, at the Song Family’s headquarters.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

Mr. Song held a handkerchief to his mouth, coughing violently.

"Drink some water!"

Song Ergou handed a cup of water to Mr. Song.

Mr. Song nodded, took the cup, had a sip, and sighed deeply, "As one gets older, it’s not as easy as it used to be!"

"Look at you saying that, you’re still young." Song Ergou said with a smile.

Mr. Song shook his head and said nothing.

Sitting below Mr. Song were Song Meiqin and others. At that moment, Song Meiqin kept glancing at Mr. Song, and seeing Mr. Song’s face, many strange lights flashed in her eyes.

Just then.

Song Laifu walked in from outside.

Following Song Laifu was Li Chengyan.

As soon as Li Chengyan entered the hall, he saw many people, with Mr. Song seated at the head and a few Song Family leaders around.

Song Laifu quickly walked up, whispering something in Mr. Song’s ear.

Mr. Song nodded, looked at Li Chengyan, and said, "Chengyan, have a seat!"

"Thank you, Mr. Song!"

Li Chengyan respectfully nodded. Usually, he respected Mr. Song a lot, and now that he had almost nothing left, he had to show even more respect.

After saying this, Li Chengyan sat down on one side.

"I suppose everyone knows what happened in the Li Family by now!"

Mr. Song said, lightly glancing around, then continued, "Originally, Chengyan was the first heir of the Li Family, but then Li Xu came and suddenly took everything from Chengyan, which is why I was so anxious to have everyone come over!"

"The reason for gathering everyone here this time is to discuss our next move." Mr. Song said, "With Li Xu controlling the Li Family, he will definitely lean towards one side and not be neutral. According to the information, the Zhou and Zhao families have allied, which means we are likely to return to the previous situation of our family against three others. Moreover, the combined strength of the Zhou and Zhao families now far exceeds the past. The current three-family alliance poses a formidable challenge; how should we respond? Let’s discuss!"

"I think we need someone who can truly take on certain responsibilities to lead us out of this predicament at this time." Song Meiqin was the first to speak.

"Oh, you’re suggesting Ergou then." Mr. Song raised his brows and said, "Although Ergou has done many things admirably, now isn’t quite the right time!"

"No, no, no, I mean my son, Kunlun!" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Song Meiqin quickly spoke.

"Oh, you mean to have Kunlun come back and lead us, right?" Mr. Song asked.

"Yes, my Kunlun has always cared about our Song Family. Plus, he’s doing quite well in the Northeast. If he leads our Song Family, he could quickly help us out of this crisis." Song Meiqin said.

Pak.

Mr. Song suddenly slammed the arm of his chair and angrily said, "Don’t think we don’t know that it was your Kunlun who helped Li Xu, he’s also the one who helped Li Xu gain the Li Family!"

"Well, brother, you have no evidence, so it’s not good to speak recklessly, lest it causes unnecessary harm, to put it mildly." Song Meiqin said in an ironic tone, "My Kunlun wouldn’t do such things. I was just thinking of having him return to lead us through the difficulties, yet it seems you have major objections, brother. Honestly, brother, even though you’re the Family Head, the Song Family belongs to all Song Family members, not just your family. Now that the Song Family is on the verge of danger, if you are still oblivious, refusing to use my Kunlun, such a strong helper, while constantly teaching Ergou this and that, it’s somewhat unbecoming of a Family Head!"

"You!"

Mr. Song said with a gloomy face, "Are you planning a coup!"

"I dare not!"

Song Meiqin shook her head and said, "Brother, I am acting for the family’s good. Could you really watch our family being trampled by powerful enemies? You might praise Ergou, and I agree, Ergou is indeed good, having learned many things since returning, and is capable of leading our family. However, what does Ergou have? What can Ergou bring us? He can’t bring anything. Even with the Zhou, Zhao, and Li families’ combined forces at our doorstep, Ergou can’t do anything, right!"

"How can you be so sure that Ergou can’t do anything!"

Mr. Song said in a low voice, "Ergou is the heir I personally selected. If he can’t do it, who has the qualification! Humph, we Song Family members have never been afraid of anyone. Even when betrayed by our own, we’ll always hold our heads high and move forward. Ergou!"

"Here!"

Song Ergou stood in front of Mr. Song.

"I grant you all the authority of the Family Head. Now, you can exercise the same power as me in the Song Family, and you need to lead our Song Family through this crisis. Do you have confidence!!" Mr. Song asked.

"Yes!"

Song Ergou’s face bore a proud expression, "Anyone who infringes upon my Song Family will be exterminated to the third generation of their ancestors!"

"Good!"

Mr. Song nodded and said to Song Laifu beside him, "Follow your Uncle Ergou well, got it!"

"Understood." Song Laifu respectfully nodded.

"Brother, you can’t do this!"

Song Meiqin exclaimed, "You’re acting on your own!"

"I am indeed acting on my own, so what!"

Mr. Song stared at Song Meiqin and said, "If enough evidence is given to prove that someone in our Song Family is doing something harmful to their own, I’ll definitely kill them!"

Song Meiqin looked at Mr. Song in shock, not daring to utter a word.