Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1771 - 1707: Ambush

In the council chamber, Elder Lin and Elder Su were drinking tea and chatting when they saw Song Xiaodong return and carefully sized him up.

"The Dragon Gate Secret Vault truly lives up to its name," Song Xiaodong said.

"Sect Leader, the secrets inside the Dragon Gate Secret Vault cannot be discussed with us, nor with the wives," Lin Feng said with a solemn expression.

Lin Feng had already guessed the Sect Leader’s intent. The things inside the Dragon Gate Secret Vault were too astonishing; each Sect Leader, upon leaving the vault, needed ten days to half a month to adjust their mindset. Upon emerging, their minds were a whirlwind of thoughts, making it hard not to confide in someone.

But these secrets must not be divulged to outsiders—not to the Elders, nor to the Sect Leader’s wives. Though Lin Feng’s words were harsh, it was a necessity.

Song Xiaodong gave a wry smile and said, "Alright, won’t mention it. Tell me about the situation on the island."

Lin Feng and Su Lie gave a brief overview of the island’s situation, emphasizing Qiao Yunxi’s competent performance, which Song Xiaodong found quite satisfying.

"I have mastered many methods to enhance True Qi from the Secret Vault and can teach them to you Elders, which can quickly strengthen our Dragon Gate. The Elders can teach these simple and effective methods to the warriors, but remember, be cautious in selecting people. My sect surely has Dark Night Sect’s spies, otherwise Dark Night Sect wouldn’t have come so quickly when the Dragon Gate Great Array was activated," Song Xiaodong cautioned the two elders.

"Elder Su and I will investigate this matter further, Sect Leader, rest assured," Lin Feng replied.

"Alright, the matters on the island will be trouble for the two of you. I need to Return to Ming River tomorrow."

"Oh? There are many matters on the island awaiting the Sect Leader’s decision. Why leave so suddenly?" Su Lie asked.

In Beijing, an old man was at death’s door, and Sun Yiyi had said that during the whole day Song Xiaodong was in the Secret Vault, someone called him thirteen times, hoping Song Xiaodong could extend the old man’s life.

"There are some matters with the Su Family I need to deal with. The Dragon Gate Great Array is reopened from within, and the outside is filled with labyrinths, so the Dark Night Sect won’t find this place. It is temporarily safe. Discuss the island affairs with Qiao Yunxi."

"Since the Sect Leader has decided, we will follow orders," Lin Feng said.

"However, there are small groups of mercenaries from the Dark Night Sect ambushed around the island. To be safe, let me accompany you, Sect Leader," Su Lie said.

"This time, the Dark Night Sect didn’t fully obstruct the opening of the Dragon Gate Great Array. I suspect Dark Night Sect has major actions elsewhere, dispersing their forces and unable to focus on us. Otherwise, there would have been more resistance. Elder Su should stay on the island to assist Lin Feng in managing affairs, just take some Dragon Gate Warriors along," Song Xiaodong said.

On the third morning on the island, Song Xiaodong was ready to leave with Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling, while the three Dragon Gate Princesses were left behind to work with Lin Feng and Su Lie.

"Brother Xiaodong is so biased, taking Sister Yiyi and Sister Xianling to have fun, leaving us in this godforsaken place," Feng Kexin said, pouting unhappily.

"Exactly, a real man should spread his attention equally. But you, you’re so biased!" Qiao Yunxi also expressed her annoyance.

"Brother Xiaodong, once we’re done here, you better properly reward us," Qi Lanqin added playfully.

"Don’t worry, once you’re done, I’ll personally come pick you up, alright?" Song Xiaodong said helplessly.

"Elder Lin, Elder Su, discuss and decide the matters here with Qiao Yunxi," Song Xiaodong said.

"Rest assured, Sect Leader."

The three of them boarded a speedboat heading to a nearby island with an airport. It was still early, the sun had just risen, the sea was a boundless blue, occasionally dotted with white birds, and dolphins cruising alongside the speedboat.

Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling clung to Song Xiaodong’s arms as they stood on the speedboat, admiring the magnificent scenery of the Pacific Ocean.

Soon, the keen-eyed Song Xiaodong squinted at the distant sea horizon, his expression becoming serious.

From the distant horizon, three speedboats were approaching.

"Ratatatat..." Many gunmen stood on the three opposing speedboats. Seeing Song Xiaodong’s boat, they opened fire immediately, with bullets whizzing past Song Xiaodong and his companions, causing splashes on the water.

Song Xiaodong pulled Chu Xianling and Sun Yiyi into the cabin, grabbed a rifle from the Dragon Gate Warriors, skillfully loading, chambering, aiming, and shooting.

Song Xiaodong hit his targets without fail, and despite the distance, he swiftly took down three gunmen.

The Dragon Gate Warriors protected Chu Xianling and Sun Yiyi in the middle, occasionally shooting to cover Song Xiaodong.

Sun Yiyi picked up a rifle and examined it closely, "Hey, I’ve never played with a gun before. Today, I’ll give it a try."

Chu Xianling sat calmly among the Dragon Gate Warriors, watching Song Xiaodong as he focused intently on his aiming and shooting.

The speedboat driver also showcased great skill, maneuvering deftly, making it hard for the opponents to target accurately.

The speedboat was fast, and the distance between the two groups was closing, with more and more of the opposition falling.

The opposition finally became anxious, raising a big weapon.

Song Xiaodong recognized the weapon: a U.S. FGM-148 portable shoulder-launched anti-tank missile, commonly known as the Javelin.

The Javelin is a single-shot, shoulder-fired missile used to precisely destroy light and heavy armored targets. It employs a dual-stage launch, where it ignites the rocket engine after a distance from the launcher, using a thermal imaging targeting system to autonomously track targets. It’s primarily used to attack lightly armored vehicle tops. If targeted and fired at their speedboat, jumping off would be their only escape.