Unrivaled Soldier in the City-Chapter 274: To Eliminate Future Troubles Forever

Lin Kuang sat cross-legged on his bed. In the past, using the Eight Gates Escape Technique, he could only unlock the Open Door, the Rest Gate, and the Life Gate. But now, the Fourth Gate—the Injury Gate—was beginning to loosen.

Feeling the changes within his body, a look of delighted surprise appeared on Lin Kuang's face.

My strength hasn't improved at all in the past year. But tonight… perhaps I can finally break through.

Lin Kuang thought excitedly, clenching his fists. He settled back into a cross-legged position on the bed and resumed his cultivation.

Meanwhile, in a villa in Nanjing, Shi Yushan, Meng Hao, and another man sat with solemn expressions. The room was thick with smoke, and the ashtray overflowed with their discarded cigarette butts.

"Director Shi, Brother Gao, I can only beg for your help with this," Meng Hao said, his eyes bloodshot as he stubbed out his cigarette. "Zhang Guodong clearly wants my son dead, and that absolutely cannot happen. No matter what, you must help me!"

At this point, Meng Hao was ready to risk everything. For his son, the sole heir to his family line, he was on the verge of madness.

Facing Shi Yushan and the mayor, Gao Zhanchun, Meng Hao's bloodshot eyes carried an implicit threat. After all, both men had accepted a great deal from him over the years. Now that they wanted to wash their hands of the matter, Meng Hao would never allow it.

Besides, he had nowhere else to turn. No one else was in a position to help.

Seeing Meng Hao's red-rimmed eyes and somewhat ferocious expression, Shi Yushan and Gao Zhanchun felt a headache coming on.

This was no simple favor, yet they couldn't refuse him. If they did, Meng Hao could expose their dealings, and neither of them would escape unscathed. It wasn't just about losing their positions; they would likely spend the rest of their lives in a dark little cell.

"Ah, Old Meng, calm down," Shi Yushan said with a hint of helplessness. "You know who your son offended. That's the commander of the Nanjing Military Region! Anything else would be manageable, but this is incredibly difficult."

"I don't care, Shi Yushan! If you dare to back out, we'll all go down together! No one gets away clean!" Meng Hao roared, slamming his hand on the table.

At his words, Shi Yushan's expression soured, and Gao Zhanchun's face turned grim. Ordinarily, Meng Hao was completely respectful toward them, but for his son's sake, he was truly holding nothing back.

"Old Meng, sit down. Don't be nervous. We still have time," Gao Zhanchun said, playing the part of the reasonable peacemaker with a reassuring smile. "Besides, Yushan didn't say he wouldn't help. We're just discussing it and trying to think of a solution. Don't get worked up. Please, sit down."

Meng Hao wasn't a fool. He knew he couldn't push them too hard, so he sat back down.

Shi Yushan forcefully suppressed the rage in his heart and shot a cool glance at Meng Hao. If he could, he would have loved to get rid of this man. Meng Hao was a cancerous growth that threatened them both.

"Shi Yushan, don't try to play any tricks on me," Meng Hao said, his eyes still red as he stared back. "If you dare to move against me, everything I know about you two will be exposed online and sent to the Supreme Procuratorate within twenty-four hours. Believe me, I have the means to make it happen."

Hearing this, Shi Yushan couldn't help but shudder. If that was true, he really couldn't—and wouldn't dare—touch Meng Hao.

"COUGH, COUGH. Old Meng, what are you talking about? We're grasshoppers on the same rope now. How could I possibly move against you? You're overthinking things," Shi Yushan said with some awkwardness.

Meng Hao didn't respond. He wasn't foolish; he had clearly felt the faint murderous intent in Shi Yushan's eyes just a moment ago. However, this wasn't the time for a complete fallout. After all, he was still counting on them to come up with a plan.

"Yushan," Gao Zhanchun spoke up. "I heard that Yang Wucheng is coming for a friendly competition with the Nanjing Military Region. Could we use that event as an opportunity to make a move?"

Although he wanted nothing to do with Zhang Guodong, he knew he didn't have a choice. His desire to protect his position—and stay out of prison—was stronger. He had to find a way to deal with Zhang Guodong.

"Yes, that's right," Shi Yushan said, his face troubled. "But, brother-in-law, how could I possibly interfere with that? Those are the most elite Special Forces in the entire military region. I'm afraid our men are no match for them."

Gao Zhanchun was his brother-in-law, a fact few people knew. It was this relationship that had helped Shi Yushan secure his position as director. Furthermore, Shi Yushan was always the one on the front lines, while Gao Zhanchun orchestrated everything from behind the scenes.

Taking a deep breath, Gao Zhanchun said coldly, "Yushan, Old Meng, you both understand. If we want Meng Zhao to live, our only option is to get rid of Zhang Guodong!"

Saying this, Gao Zhanchun had made a monumental decision. Eliminating the commander of a military region was an act with catastrophic consequences if discovered. Of course, if they weren't discovered, then nothing would happen. Gao Zhanchun was taking a huge gamble, and the stakes were critical. If they failed, they would all be finished.

Hearing his words, Shi Yushan was visibly shaken, his eyes wide with disbelief. Even Meng Hao stared at Gao Zhanchun in shock, never imagining he would go this far.

"Don't look at me like that. This is the only way," Gao Zhanchun said calmly. Having voiced the idea, he felt a strange sense of fearlessness. "Unless we get rid of Zhang Guodong, this problem will never go away. Of course, if you have a better idea, then just pretend I never said a thing." 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Shi Yushan and Meng Hao exchanged a look. What Gao Zhanchun proposed was indeed the most thorough way to eliminate the threat for good. But the risk was immense. One wrong move, and they would all be done for.

Yet, if not this, what other option did they have?

For a moment, the room fell into silence.

After what felt like an eternity, Shi Yushan's eyes lit up. "Brother-in-law, Old Meng, what if we do this?" he said, unable to contain his excitement. "Look, if nothing unexpected happens, Meng Zhao is certain to get the death penalty. During the execution by firing squad, we can surely tamper with things, right? We can make it look like he died when he didn't. That way, we could pass it off and get away with it!"

Shi Yushan was thrilled, convinced his idea was brilliant.

Meng Hao nodded eagerly. "Yes, yes! That's a great idea!"

In truth, neither of them wanted to kill Zhang Guodong. The very thought was terrifying.

Hearing them, Gao Zhanchun let out a cold sneer. "And you think Zhang Guodong won't send his own people to witness Meng Zhao's execution? You're underestimating him far too much."