<h4>Chapter 1043: Chapter 1042: Repay the Peach with a Plum</h4>


    Zhao Dongming had barely entered the gym when members of the advanced sses immediately ran over to chat with him.


    To say they were chatting was an understatement; both parties were fully aware of the situation.


    Zhao Dongming was there to take over the forces that Fang Ping controlled, and these people were looking for protection. Thus, not much needed to be said; it was an instant agreement, and everyone quickly stood behind Zhao Dongming.


    Su Yang just watched with a faint smile, fully aware of what was unfolding.


    Although Zhao Dongming was strong, his influence in the Capital City’s circle of nobility wascking, with not many willing to stand by his side.


    On the other hand, Fang Ping might have been less capable than Zhao Dongming, but he had no shortage of followers.


    As a result, the power in Capital City was split into two factions.


    Zhao Dongming might have been morepetitive, but his power was, in fact, somewhat weaker.


    In order to confront Lü Donglin, Ge Kaiyang, Wu Feizhi, and others, Zhao Dongming needed a stronger force by his side. At the very least, he had to gather everyone in Capital City together.


    But the problem was, although he was more powerful than Fang Ping, he couldn’t make a direct move against him. After all, they were all from the same Capital City circle, and making a direct move against Fang Ping would seem like internal strife.


    Even if Fang Ping’s followers could be assimted, they would do so reluctantly, and this could even lead to bigger problems in the future.


    But now the situation was entirely different. Su Yang’s defeat of Fang Ping had ced Fang Ping’s followers in great jeopardy. By stepping up now, Zhao Dongming could directly incorporate Fang Ping’s followers without any hassle or future worries.


    In doing so, he could gather all those from Capital City around him. By first uniting the people of Capital City, he would then possess the strength to contend with Lü Donglin, Ge Kaiyang, Wu Feizhi, and others!


    It must be said, Zhao Dongming’s strategies were indeedmendable. However, every move he made was anticipated by Su Yang, and his little schemes could hardly be hidden from him.


    Su Yang simply did not expose him. To Su Yang, the advanced sses were too far off, not the immediate target of his concern. The first issue he needed to address was the students from the lower sses at Qinghe Academy, to sweep them away. Only after entering the advanced sses would he start to consider how to deal with them!


    As for Zhao Dongming taking this opportunity to strengthen his forces, Su Yang was actually pleased to see it.


    Once Zhao Dongming’s power was sufficient, he would begin to contend with Lü Donglin, Ge Kaiyang, Wu Feizhi, and the rest, which would further facilitate Su Yang’s efforts to deal with the students from the lower sses!


    With the advanced sses members fighting among themselves, Su Yang could work on his agenda in the lower sses undisturbed. If those from the advanced sses were not at odds with each other and were all eyeing him, it would be inconvenient for him to act.


    For the time being, Su Yang did not wish to be the target of collective censure. Being marked by the four major forces of the advanced ss before even entering it would not bode well.


    Zhao Dongming chatted warmly with those people for a while, looking as though they were all his friends.


    Standing by the side, Su Yang watched it all unfold with a smile, seemingly unconcerned by the proceedings.


    After a while, most of those people had positioned themselves behind Zhao Dongming, significantly strengthening his power.


    Zhao Dongming then turned to Su Yang and said with a faint smile, "I really did not expect to have so many friends here. Brother Su, I heard that you have some issues with them. Could you let bygones be bygones for my sake?"


    Su Yang smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over those standing beside Zhao Dongming. Each person he looked at grew slightly anxious. There was no helping it; the strength Su Yang had just shown was simply too overpowering.


    "Since Brother Zhao has spoken, I must certainly give you this respect!" Su Yang nodded with a smile and continued, "However, pretty much everyone here tonight has some grievance with me. I’ll give face to Brother Zhao; you can take your friends. For everyone else, do I also deserve some respect from Brother Zhao?"


    The implication was clear. Zhao Dongming could take away the members from the advanced sses of Capital City, but the people from the lower sses present on the scene couldn’t be taken by him.


    As Su Yang’s current conflicts were mainly within the lower sses, he had yet to enter the advanced sses. He needed to resolve all issues with these lower sses before entering the advanced ones, where he would then start a direct confrontation with Zhao Dongming and others. This was the most crucial matter.


    Zhao Dongming, of course, understood Su Yang’s intentions and immediately responded with a smile, "Of course. Brother Su’s giving me face, so let me speak on your behalf here tonight. If there’s anything Brother Su needs help with tonight, just say the word, and I’ll do everything I can!"


    Su Yang also smiled; this Zhao Dongming was truly a clever person. Responding in kind, he was clearly standing there in support of Su Yang.


    Su Yang intended to remove the lower ss members from Qinghe Academy, and Zhao Dongming’s stance was clear—he wanted to aid him, and at the same time, this was a deterrent to those present.


    "Thank you, Brother Zhao!" Su Yang said with a smile, looking up at the crowd and announcing loudly, "I’ve already said when I came in earlier that tonight’s matter is between Fang Ping and myself. Those not involved may leave. If you don’t leave, then you’re standing with Fang Ping. Previously, Fang Ping told me that if he lost, he would take his people and leave Qinghe Academypletely. Now, Fang Ping has lost, so you must keep his promise and leave with him!"


    The people in the crowd were stunned, as they had not expected such a result.


    In their view, Fang Ping was powerful, and Su Yang had never shown his hand. So, in this battle, Fang Ping was bound to win, without a doubt.


    Besides, Fang Ping was apanied by a dozen or so members of the advanced sses, all of whom were quite capable. Even if Fang Ping was no match for Su Yang, these people banded together would have no problem defeating Su Yang. From any angle, Su Yang was doomed to lose.


    It was for this reason that they dared to stay here, waiting to watch Su Yang get beaten and trampled underfoot by Fang Ping’s people.


    When Su Yang intimidated them earlier, they only scoffed, thinking he was just spewing empty threats.


    But to their surprise, the oue of the battle was indeed Su Yang’s victory.


    Seeing the situation on the stage below, the expressions of the crowd turned extremely awkward.


    Su Yang’s victory had proven his strength. Under such circumstances, who would dare to challenge Su Yang?


    If Su Yang asked them to leave Qinghe Academy, would they even dare to disobey?