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In the recently cleaned-up Flower Garden Apartment, a makeshift conference table assembled from several desks was occupied by the leaders of various factions in Cam Ranh, all of whom wore grim expressions as they gazed at the mysterious figure in a helmet seated at the head of the table.
"Sir, even if you keep us all here, it won't matter. Even if you kill us, new representatives will be chosen quickly behind our backs. Unless you can ensure that one person dominates all of Cam Ranh? I admit you have strength, but can you really contend with all our factions without sufficient supplies and while fighting alone?" The One-Eyed Elder finally broke the heavy silence, unable to withstand the pressure any longer.
None of those present had intended to stay. When they arrived and sensed something was amiss, they attempted to leave, only to find armed figures at every high point nearby, along with various anti-infantry weapons that forced them to comply and enter the building.
The joint strike team consisted only of a portion of personnel drawn from each faction. Together, they were enough to threaten any complete faction. They had thought they were merely coming to clean up the aftermath, which already showed a considerable level of seriousness.
However, upon arrival, they realized things were not as they had imagined.
The aftermath was indeed chaotic, but it was only one side that was in disarray. The newcomers displayed no signs of fatigue from a night of combat.
"Kill you? Why would I want to kill you? Heh heh, sir, I believe there has been a misunderstanding. I sincerely wish to discuss the future situation with all of you." Yang Xiaoyou leaned forward with his fingers interlaced on the table, his tone earnest.
Yet the armed mercenaries surrounding them showed no intention of lowering their weapons; in fact, one began to aim at the One-Eyed Elder provocatively, even clicking off the safety.
This action caused the questioning One-Eyed Elder to close his mouth obediently. After years of survival in this world, he could tell that those around him were not smiling; it seemed that with just a word from the figure at the head of the table, he would be riddled with bullets.
Although he fell silent, Chen, who had full confidence in his backing, seized the opportunity to speak. Since the other party was willing to engage in conversation, it meant they were wary of their power—unlike others who were far removed from immediate danger.
While his backing might not be top-tier in raw strength, Jinlan City was ultimately under General Hu's control. Surely no one would dare confront an army head-on.
Thus, when he spoke, he felt little pressure; however, his heart did make some compromises. It was impossible to drive them away now; he could only try to minimize their demands.
"Since you want to talk, I'll be straightforward. You can settle here, but you must relinquish half of your controlling power! This is our bottom line and General Hu's bottom line. Perhaps you don't know—"
Before he could finish his sentence, a bullet pierced through his head, splattering blood across the table before him!
In the moment before losing consciousness, his eyes were filled with a confident expression as if he were certain that the other party would agree to his terms. Even in death's grasp, he remained unaware that he had been shot; yet this expression on a corpse seemed rather mocking.
"Well, you should have checked the safety measures," Yang Xiaoyou said in a calm tone, reprimanding the team member who had fired the weapon, facing the group of stunned representatives.
"I'm sorry, boss. I'll be more careful next time," replied the White Man, blowing on the muzzle with an apologetic expression.
"Everyone, I sincerely apologize. My subordinate was careless and fired accidentally. Now, let's return to our previous discussion," Yang Xiaoyou waved his hand, and two people skillfully moved the body away. After a quick cleanup, he continued speaking in that earnest tone, as if the earlier incident was merely an unfortunate interruption.
However, this seemingly gentle tone felt like a cold wind, piercing through the bones of everyone present.
Those who had initially intended to speak fell silent immediately, relieved they hadn’t been the first to break the ice. The One-Eyed Elder trembled slightly; he had been the first to speak up.
Every representative from various factions felt a bitter taste in their hearts regarding Yang Xiaoyou's overwhelming presence. The deceased may not have held much significance individually, but he represented General Hu's interests in Cam Ranh!
No matter how chaotic Vietnam was at present, the opposing side had a real Regular Army at their disposal. This was still a nation, and given its delicate position, the likelihood of foreign military attacks here was minimal. It was impossible to contend against Regular Army forces with mere Elite-level Mercenaries; were they insane?
With just a simple display of force, Yang Xiaoyou had completely intimidated everyone present. No one wanted to face death. Although theoretically, if everyone here were to die, there would be successors, none of them wished for their own demise. If he could eliminate someone so ruthless without hesitation, who else would he not dare to kill?
Observing the expressions of those around him through his helmet, Yang Xiaoyou couldn’t help but smirk slightly.
He wasn’t a bloodthirsty maniac; while he could eliminate everyone in front of him, doing so would jeopardize his carefully laid plans.
In contrast to General Hu, he was far more wary of the powerful factions represented by everyone present. Their influence might not be significant here, but offending all of them at once would certainly cause him considerable trouble.
Thus, it was necessary to find a weighty target to eliminate in order to shift their perceptions.
Undoubtedly, that individual closely tied to General Hu was the most suitable target, and indeed, the effect had met his expectations.
Once he managed to pacify everyone else present, he could then focus on dealing with General Yue Yan alone.
Perhaps facing a direct confrontation, in front of the meat grinder that is the Regular Army, the Elite team had no choice but to avoid the brunt of it. However, I wasn't planning to fight them head-on, nor did I want to completely sever ties; I merely needed to eliminate a dog in my way. There were countless ways to make up for that.
After giving those present a moment to think, Yang Xiaoyou slowly began, "My purpose for coming here is similar to that of most of you behind me. Therefore, I only need the territory I've carved out for myself. I believe none of you have objections to this."
With a display of iron-fisted tactics, he managed to intimidate everyone in attendance. He then expressed his lack of intention to expand further; life would continue as it always had. This immediately eased the tension that had been building in their throats.
Seizing this opportunity, Yang Xiaoyou also pointed out that the situation here was already chaotic, and in the future, more forces would likely target this area. To prevent further casualties, it would be best for everyone to band together against outside forces. Previously, there had only been verbal promises; now it was time for everyone to show some sincerity.
Initially, Yang Xiaoyou hadn't planned on taking such a hard stance. However, upon sensing the organization's intentions, he didn't mind completely blocking the possibility of their entry into Cam Ranh. It was a way to annoy them; if they wanted to establish a foothold in Vietnam, they could try elsewhere.
Regarding the opinions of those present, Yang Xiaoyou wasn't pushing too hard; he only needed them to agree on matters within their authority. He understood that while everyone had patted their chests and promised certain things, actual implementation would surely come after he dealt with General Hu.
His ability to handle the situation stemmed from his combat strength and deterrent power. Even if the main forces withdrew later on, they wouldn't dare go back on their word. If he couldn't manage it, then everything discussed would turn into smoke.
"Boss, people from Moscow Hotel and a Transport Group have arrived." Just as Yang Xiaoyou was finalizing the details step by step, Noah, whose hands were wrapped in bandages, walked in boldly.
"Then let our friends in," Yang Xiaoyou replied calmly, causing everyone present to feel a slight shock. No wonder Gold Tooth had been hesitant; it seemed they had long set their sights on this place. With strong capabilities and allied support, even if they temporarily suffered setbacks against General Hu, as long as they weren't completely crushed, they wouldn't dare make any rash decisions.
It remained uncertain how they would feel once they discovered that the true connection among these three forces was merely superficial at best.
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