Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1472: Chapter 1471 Turning the Tables

Su Yang let out a heavy sigh at this point, as if deeply troubled.

Wu Zheng, however, was overjoyed—this was exactly the outcome he had been hoping for.

”Brother Su, why should you fear!” Wu Zheng said, ”Didn’t I just mention? You are my friend, and also a friend of the Great Might Dragon Gate. Your matters are the matters of the Great Might Dragon Gate. Rest assured, whether it’s Qinghe Academy or the changing rules of heaven and earth, the Great Might Dragon Gate will absolutely stand by your side!”

Su Yang shot Wu Zheng a glance, his suspicion clearly evident in his eyes, just as Wu Zheng had anticipated. If Su Yang had shown overwhelming gratitude, Wu Zheng would have trusted him even less. After all, this was their first meeting; it was impossible for Su Yang to trust him so readily.

”Protector Wu, after all you’ve said, what exactly do you want? Just say it outright!” Su Yang’s voice turned low, as though he had suddenly discerned Wu Zheng’s hidden ambitions.

Wu Zheng chuckled. ”Brother Su, my visit this time is, of course, driven by personal interest. Since we’ve come this far, I won’t hide anything anymore. Brother Su, the Great Might Dragon Gate also desires the methods for crafting these three elixirs!”

Su Yang, as though he had already anticipated this, glanced at Wu Zheng with an even colder expression. ”Protector Wu, you really treat me as a friend, huh? After all that talk, it boils down to wanting the crafting methods for these three elixirs. Haha, no wonder the Great Might Dragon Gate has been so polite to me. I was wondering when my social luck improved so much.”

”Hahaha...” Wu Zheng laughed heartily. ”Brother Su, don’t be angry. Indeed, I came with a purpose. But you can’t deny, I’m also thinking of your best interests!”

”Thinking of my best interests?” Su Yang sneered. ”Coming for my formulas is your way of looking out for me? Protector Wu, your care is truly thoughtful!”

Unperturbed, Wu Zheng continued to smile. ”Brother Su, if I hadn’t come here to share this with you, but instead waited in the shadows—whether others made their move or Qinghe Academy acted—by the time you’re defeated and we step in to save you, would you still have any options left?”

”Even if I die, I will not be coerced!” Su Yang said proudly, staying true to his character.

”Of course, I understand Brother Su’s nature. But the real issue is, what if those around you die?” Wu Zheng asked.

”Are you threatening me?” Su Yang’s expression turned icier, looking ready to fight at any moment.

”Brother Su, you misunderstand.” Wu Zheng smiled. ”I just want to point out that if I didn’t come here today and waited for a different opportunity, your situation could become very troublesome. By then, who knows how many people would target you, and the people by your side would undoubtedly start falling one by one because of this matter. Surely you can envision this scenario, can’t you?”

Su Yang furrowed his brows, thinking it over for a moment, but ultimately remained silent. This scenario was all too plausible, and he had certainly thought of it.

”I came ahead of time today, with sincerity!” Wu Zheng continued, ”Indeed, we want the formulas for these three elixirs. But our sincerity goes beyond that. Not only do we want to protect you, but we also want to protect those around you—everyone you hold dear. That is our genuine intent!”

Su Yang appeared somewhat persuaded and looked at Wu Zheng. ”Protector Wu, what do you mean?”

Wu Zheng took a deep breath and said, ”As long as Brother Su is willing to share the formulas for these three elixirs with us, the Great Might Dragon Gate promises that you can join us as a disciple. Moreover, the people by your side will also come under our protection. What do you say?”

Su Yang frowned, as though weighing whether this deal was worthwhile.

Wu Zheng looked at Su Yang nervously. He had said so much to set up this moment. If Su Yang refused, things might get truly dangerous, which wasn’t the result Wu Zheng wanted.

After a long while, Su Yang finally gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, ”Protector Wu, do you really think that by handing over the crafting methods for these three elixirs, I can guarantee my safety?”

”Of course, I stake my life on it!” Wu Zheng declared loudly. ”If the Great Might Dragon Gate cannot protect you, I, Wu Zheng, am willing to wager my own life!”

”Haha...” Su Yang smiled coldly and shook his head. ”Protector Wu, that guarantee means little.”

”What do you mean?” Wu Zheng’s brows knit together. After saying so much, Su Yang’s refusal left him feeling a bit irked.

”Protector Wu, as I mentioned, if you can learn of this matter, won’t other sects also hear of it?” Su Yang asked.

”The Great Might Dragon Gate will protect you!” Wu Zheng responded resolutely.

”This isn’t just about whether you can protect me, but whether I can withstand the pressure from other sects!” Su Yang said. ”For all we know, the Ten Great Sects might already know about this and are all planning to come for my formulas. Protector Wu, can the people the Great Might Dragon Gate has in the Capital City alone truly hold off the combined assault of several sects?”

Wu Zheng said nothing further—it was true. Even if he claimed otherwise, Su Yang wouldn’t believe him.

”So, what do you propose?” Wu Zheng asked.

”I can give the formulas for these three elixirs to the Great Might Dragon Gate,” Su Yang said.

Wu Zheng was ecstatic—this was exactly the outcome he wanted!

”However, the formulas won’t go to just the Great Might Dragon Gate,” Su Yang continued calmly.

”What do you mean?” Wu Zheng frowned.

”I’m also planning to share them with several other sects. To ensure my safety, I need multiple sects protecting me!” Su Yang replied.

Wu Zheng squinted at Su Yang for a while, his voice lowering. ”Brother Su, if you do this, it will call into question the sincerity of your relationship with the Great Might Dragon Gate.”

”Protector Wu, does the Great Might Dragon Gate really have sincerity?” Su Yang countered coldly. ”The promise you’re giving me is nothing more than empty words. Now that the Ten Great Sects likely know I have these formulas, do you honestly think they won’t come after them? Do you truly believe the Great Might Dragon Gate alone can protect me? Protector Wu, do you believe it yourself?”

Wu Zheng remained silent. On this point, he could not deceive Su Yang.

”That’s why I’ll form alliances with several sects!” Su Yang stated. ”By having multiple sects capable of resisting others, I can ensure my safety. Only when I hand over the formulas to them will I feel secure!”

Wu Zheng furrowed his brows, contemplating whether this was worth it. If things went this way, the Great Might Dragon Gate would have to share the formulas for these three elixirs with other sects, rendering their monopoly impossible—a drastic deviation from his original intentions.