Doomsday Lord

Chapter 187: Threaten

Chi Cheng, Lord Cheng is my guest. Do you get a say in what he can and cannot do? Why havent you apologized yet? Lu Chenguang turned her head and shouted.

Captain The Professional had a look of reluctance on his face. He couldnt understand why Lu Chenguang allowed Cheng Yang to disrespect her.

Apologize!

After seeing his captains cold face, Chi Cheng no longer dared to disobey.

Im sorry, Lord Cheng. I was out of line.

Its nothing. I dont mind. Cheng Yang said. Miss Lu, about what I asked

Lu Chenguang smiled.

Lord Cheng, youre a little forceful right now. I really dont know anyone named Tan Chao.

Youre right, and Im going to force the issue. Cheng Yang snorted. Did Lu Chenguang think she had a way out of this?

Lu Chenguang finally frowned.

Lord Cheng, Im afraid this wont work between us. I admit that youre power is immense, but when compared to our numbers-

Ive never heard that a group of sheep is capable of eating a dragon. Whats more, in my eyes, you arent even equivalent to sheep. Cheng Yang said without waiting for her to finish.

That Lu Chenguang didnt expect Cheng Yang to give her so little face. If hed arranged a private meeting, she wouldnt be willing to force his hand, but every other power in the safe zone knew hed visited. If she conceded so readily, it would ruin her image.

Cheng Yang glanced at his watch.

The hour started six minutes ago. If I were you, Id hurry up and fetch the child.

Lu Chenguangs mind turned to electricity as she thought about how to handle this.

Yesterday, the day after Yan Chao went to Silkworm Mountain, Lu Chenguang deemed Tan Chao either a dead man or a traitor, so she had his son moved somewhere else just in case. She was familiar with the kind of person Tan Chao was and knew that if he were given the opportunity, hed betray her in a heartbeat if it meant getting his son back.

Since Cheng Yang was here asking for his son, that meant Tan Chao was captured and left alive long enough to betray her during an interrogation. As for whether he was still alive, that depended on Cheng Yangs bottom line.

If Tan Chao was still alive, then Cheng Yangs intentions were clear: he wanted to control Tan Chao just like she had. If Tan Chao was dead, there wasnt a problem giving the child to Cheng Yang. Without Tan Chao, the child was worthless and certainly not something to offend Cheng Yang over.

Lu Chenguang took a deep breath.

Lord Cheng, may I know why youre looking for Tan Chaos child?

Cheng Yang was ready to reject the question, but then he thought about the consequences. His goal was to rescue Tan Chaos son, not get revenge on Lu Chenguang. Although she owed him for the deaths caused in Silkworm Mountain, it was a minor incident. In Cheng Yangs eyes, Tan Chao was more important, so if he were too forceful and made Lu Chenguang do something drastic, he would regret it.

After a moment of thought, Cheng Yang said: Im just fulfilling a promise made to a dead man. You should know who Im talking about. Of course, if you force me to, I might as well ask Commander Yuan to listen to a few things that man said before he died.

Lu Chenguangs eyebrows twitched. What a blatant lie! When had that monster ever treated his enemies well? Either way, if Cheng Yang was planning to pull Yuan Jianzhe into this, she needed to reassess the situation.

Although Cheng Yang was powerful, she didnt believe she would be helpless in front of him. Moreover, the safe zones numbers advantage was only growing. Soon even if they couldnt defeat him, they could defend against him. As long as she was in the safe zone, Cheng Yang couldnt hurt her.

Yuan Jianzhe was different. The other militia leaders would protest if she were dismissed from her position without reason, but if the secrets Tan Chao knew were revealed, they would clamor for her removal.

Thats not necessary. Since its to comfort the dead, Ill try my best to find the boy. As for whether I can, I cant say for sure.

Cheng Yangs only response was to glance at his watch.

Lu Chenguang clearly understood the threat. Cheng Yang would only care about success or failure when the hour ended, not excuses. Fortunately, Tan Chaos son was already in the building. It wouldnt take more than a few minutes to bring him over.

Lord Cheng, wait here for a while. Ill go down to direct my subordinates and find the child as soon as possible.

Lu Chenguang didnt ask Cheng Yang to describe the child. At this point, they both knew she knew where he was, so there was no point in keeping up an act.

Li Yushan. Lu Chenguang called out to one of her subordinates. Entertain Lord Cheng until the child is found.

After that, she turned and left. Since it had come to this, she had no qualms handing Tan Chaos son over. She had confirmed that Cheng Yang wanted to use him as a bargaining chip and that he wouldnt needlessly spill her secrets. That was enough.

After she left, Li Yushan stayed in the room with Cheng Yang to drink tea and chat. She did her best to carry a conversation on her own since Cheng Yang was silent most of the time.

Less than half an hour later, Lu Chenguang returned with a child in her arms. Although Cheng Yang had never met Tan Chaos son, there were enough similarities between the two that Cheng Yang recognized him.

Lord Cheng, I was rather lucky today. I sent people out to search, and one of them found this little guy on the streets nearby. He was pretty miserable back then, so I brought him back for a quick bath and a change of clothes. Lu Chenguang said with a joyful smile. Xiao Yun, tell this uncle, do you like the clothes I gave you?

Like it. The child was frightened by the strangers around him, but after hearing Lu Chenguangs encouragement, he whispered his agreement.

Cheng Yang wasnt sure why she bothered to put on an act at this point. I couldnt be to prove to Cheng Yang that she found the child on the streets, so maybe she was trying to convince her subordinates?

Cheng Yang didnt care about that at all. He just stood up, walked over to Lu Chenguang, and held out his arms to receive the child.

When he did, the Tan Yun flinched away from him and looked up at Lu Chenguang with fear.

Dont be afraid, Xiao Yun. This uncle is a good man. Hell be taking care of you from now on.

Tan Yun looked at Cheng Yang with a timid face, then after being transferred to his arms, looked back at Lu Chenguang with a sorrowful one.

Cheng Yangs eyebrows twitched. Why did this feel like he was a child abductor? What kind of tricks had Lu Chenguang pulled to make her, the actual child abductor, seem like a hero in this kids eyes?

Miss Lu, thats all for today. Cheng Yang said coldly before walking towards the villas gate.

As he did, he heard the crisp sound of boots on concrete. At the same time as he reached the gate to leave, Yuan Jianzhe walked in.

Yuan Jianzhes sudden visit startled Lu Chenguang. She was worried that Cheng Yang would take the opportunity to share her secrets. However, on the surface, she smiled as if nothing was amiss.

Commander Yuan, sorry for not announcing my visit but every time I show up, I bother you to run here and there for me. It makes my heart uneasy about troubling you every time!

Lord Cheng, since you visited my city, as the owner and your friend, how could I not come to meet you. Wouldnt it be rude if I hadnt? Yuan Jianzhe could tell that Cheng Yang was mocking his inability to control him, but he wasnt someone so easily baited. What matter brings you here today, Lord Cheng? If necessary, I can provide assistance.

Its nothing. A friend of mine passed away and entrusted his child to me. Captain Lu already helped me find him, so I was about to leave.

Oh? As soon as Lord Cheng sees me, hes ready to leave? Am I so unpopular as an old man?

Cheng Yang frowned slightly. What kind of trick was Yuan Jianzhe up to? Although they knew each other well, their relationship wasnt the kind where they would amicably chat after seeing each other.

Its not you, Commander Yuan, Im just in a hurry to get back. Next time I have a chance, Ill be sure to visit you. Even though he had his doubts, Cheng Yang didnt reveal them.

Yuan Jianzhe laughed.

I shall be looking forward to it.