Return of the King, Chapter 732: 721 Scouting

Chapter 732: Chapter 721 Scouting

Song Yun had slept extrely comfortably, as if a long ti had passed, yet it also felt like just a mont. When he opened his eyes, it was already dark outside.

Qingluan was sitting beside Song Yun, one hand resting on the edge of the bed, supporting her head, her eyes slightly closed, and her breathing steady.

When Song Yun opened his eyes, Qingluan simultaneously did so as well.

“Awake? Not going to sleep a bit more?” Qingluan asked with a smile.

Song Yun sat up and shook his head, asking, “How long have I slept?”

“Not long, just about three hours,” Qingluan replied.

“I slept very well,” Song Yun stretched lazily and then said, “It’s getting late now, we should go out to scout the area. We can’t be caught off guard when it’s ti to act.”

“Okay, I’ll co with you,” Qingluan said as she picked up a mask from nearby and put it on her face.

Song Yun nodded and then, with a satisfied expression, left room 308 hand in hand with Qingluan.

“Yo, young man, that was quite a long ti; being young is really sothing else,” remarked the front desk auntie who couldn’t resist gossiping. She gave Song Yun an ambiguous look and said, “Three to four hours, huh.”

“Hehe, well, we didn’t do anything, auntie, don’t get the wrong idea,” said Song Yun, shyly scratching his head. “We just watched TV upstairs and rested for a bit.”

“Watch TV? Oh, right, I have so discs here, do you want them? They’re my personal collection! Very useful for what you’re up to,” the auntie said as she began reaching under the counter. Song Yun looked montarily hopeful, but Qingluan, slightly annoyed, pulled on Song Yun’s arm. Hastily, Song Yun said, “That’s alright, auntie, I… I’m a bit tired and need to go out to eat sothing.”

“Haha, tired? Of course, you would be after such a long ti. Go on then, there’s a snack street if you turn left, and if you walk a kiloter further, there’s a comrcial street. There’s a lot to do around here, but be careful, young man, those places can drain your wallet quickly. Working isn’t easy; you have to save where you can!” The auntie seed to be a kind-hearted person.

“I know, we’ll just go grab sothing to eat and then stroll through the wz night market,” Song Yun said sheepishly, then he and an even shyer Qingluan left the hostel.

“Ai,” sighed an old man standing next to the auntie, staring longingly at Qingluan’s departing figure.

“Old Chen, why the sigh?”

“Young people these days really have good fortune, unlike ,” said Old Chen while scrutinizing the auntie from head to toe.

“You think I’m not good enough?” the auntie glared, and Old Chen didn’t dare utter another word.

Following the auntie’s directions, Song Yun and Qingluan leisurely walked along, seemingly aimlessly looking around, but Song Yun was morizing every building nearby, including where there were alleyways, crowded places, and shortcuts.

These are the essentials of scouting which those who haven’t done it wouldn’t understand.

Qingluan was observing too, though her actions were subtler, like those of an ordinary girl; her gaze mostly lingered on clothing and jewelry stores. However, while she browsed, she was doing the sa as Song Yun.

No matter how skilled one is, securing an escape route is the gravest responsibility to one’s own life! For the arrogant, no matter how formidable you are, you will eventually et soone superior. Without an escape plan, the only outco is to beco a fool.

The two road casually, snacking as they went, and similar scenes unfolded in other parts of wz.

Aside from food, Song Yun also bought a map; about an hour later, he reached the central district of wz city.

As the economic center of the zj province, wz boasted superior infrastructure developnt. Skyscrapers dotted the skyline, supercars were a common sight, and various top-tier hotels, bars, and nightclubs were everywhere.

Looking at the neon-lit bars, Song Yun murmured, “It seems like Wang Billion’s fifth spouse is managing places around here.”

“Yes, this entire area used to be dominated by the Wen Comrce Association,” Qingluan had clearly done her howork too, “From that hotel to this nightclub, they’re owned by several shareholders of the Wen Comrce Association, but the actual operator is Chunhua, Wang Billion’s fifth spouse.”

“That na is really clumsy,” Song Yun chuckled slightly, “But I’ve seen this woman, truly capable of national destruction. It seems she ca from a rural area, and when she first ca to the city, Wang Billion was captivated by her extraordinary beauty and then took her in. Though she ca from the countryside, Chunhua has a real knack for business, managing Wang Billion’s assets superbly well, especially the chain of bars and hotels in this area which are among the top in zj.”

“Right,” Qingluan asked, “Are you planning to kill them all?”

Song Yun’s eyes flickered with an internal struggle as he said, “I… intend to exterminate his entire clan.”

“Song Yun, sotis there’s no need to be so ruthless,” Qingluan advised, “Even at death’s door, leaving a way out can spare future troubles. While eliminating roots can prevent later issues, if it extinguishes the basic human decency within, then what difference is there between you and Wang Kai and his ilk?”

“Then what should I do?” Song Yun looked lost. “I want to avenge Wang Hu; I don’t want him to have died in vain.”

“Vengeance must be sought,” Qingluan said, “Yet, you don’t have to carve the hatred so deeply into yourself. However you wish to act, just go ahead. If you want to kill them all, I’ll stand by you. If you only want to kill those directly responsible, I’ll still be with you. Song Yun, no matter what you decide, I will support you.”

“Okay,” Song Yun’s gaze cleared as he said, “I know what to do now.”

When they returned to the hostel, it was after ten at night. The auntie was, as usual, in the lobby, but this ti she was watching TV.

“Auntie, watching TV?” Song Yun asked, carrying several packages.

“Yeah, look, that’s zj’s richest man, Wang Billion. Boy, does he have money. He’s just invested in a big project, look, even high-ranking officials are shaking hands with him!” the auntie remarked as she watched the TV.