<strong>Capítulo 1716: Chapter 1717: The New Commander’s Negotiation</strong>


    Ye Qian followed Xiao Xuan and the others to the reception hall. He looked around, then nodded and said, “Not bad, you guys have good taste.”


    Ye Qian stood there for a while, seeing Xiao Xuan and the others standing there. Only then did he wave his hand and say, “Don’t be nervous,e sit down.”


    “Give me a break, who’s nervous? Didn’t you see we’re nning to rest? What are you doing here with nothing to do?” Tie Zhuzi said irritably.


    Everyone: “…”


    Wang Qian knew Tie Zhuzi was always casual in his speech, but now sitting here was the Wolf King of Wolf Fang. She was a bit worried that the Wolf King might get angry.


    “Tie Zhuzi, don’t talk nonsense, this is our Wolf King of Wolf Fang,” Wang Qian reminded.


    “I know he’s the Wolf King,” Tie Zhuzi said grumpily and sat on the side.


    Right now, since Xiang Yu hadn’t returned, he found everyone unpleasant to look at.


    Ye Qian wasn’t angry but rather smiled and said, “Are you worried about Xiang Yu’s safety?”


    Xiao Xuan’s eyes lit up, and then he looked at Ye Qian and said, “Do you know my brother’s news?”


    Ye Qian embarrassedly smiled, shook his head, and said, “I know a little, but judging from the news Wang Qian brought back, Xiang Yu is still safe now, so you don’t need to worry.”


    Only then did Xiao Xuan nod and nce at Wang Qian. He also thought of this point. Since Wang Qian had returned and looked very calm, he knew Xiang Yu was currently safe.


    “I came here mainly to tell you not to act rashly. Xiang Yu should have his own ns,” Ye Qian said.


    Xiao Xuan also nodded. He agreed with Ye Qian’s viewpoint. At this time, Tie Zhuzi sat there and began to yawn exaggeratedly, clearly indicating for them to leave.


    “Zhuzi, you don’t seem to wee us much. I actually admire you. If you’re willing, you can join our Wolf Fang anytime,” Ye Qian said with a smile.


    Sitting on the side, Wang Qian was quite surprised that Ye Qian had not gotten angry at all today. It was clear he valued Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan a lot.


    Moreover, she also knew that Ye Qian intended to recruit Xiang Yu’s group, hoping they would join Wolf Fang.


    She herself had expressed this before, hoping Xiang Yu could join. But Xiang Yu had always refused.


    Now the Wolf King personallying out was quite the gesture for Xiang Yu. If Xiang Yu still didn’t want to join, then it clearly meant he really didn’t want to.


    Ye Qian sat there for a while and then left. He mainly came to meet with Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan.


    Ever since he met the twost time, he genuinely liked them and always wanted to bring them under hismand.


    If Xiang Yu could sessfully join Wolf Fang, he nned to transfer the two to his side.


    At the same time, in a closed room, several people sat around an oval conference table discussing matters.


    One of them was Ryan, the local leader of the rebel army. Opposite him sat a very handsome man, though he looked somewhat effeminate.


    If Xiang Yu were here, he would recognize this man as Xia Cheng. After his base was destroyed, he joined the rebel army, and finally returned to Commander Cao’s side with Zhong Min.


    Due to his outstanding performance, he was sent back to Little Ba as the head of the Menghu Mercenary Corps.


    Ryan’s face showed displeasure, indicating that the negotiations were not going well.


    “You should be well aware that we belong to the same system. Given the urgency of the situation, you must unconditionally provide us with intelligence and, if necessary, send troops to support us,” Ryan said with a grim face.


    “Leader, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, it’s just that I’ve just arrived here and I’m not very familiar with the situation. Moreover, I have a lot to do since joining the mercenary corps,” Xia Cheng diplomatically declined.


    Ryan’s face grew even darker. After pausing for a moment, he continued, “Captain Xia, although this is our first interaction, we are familiar with each other.”


    Ryan had investigated Xia Cheng’s background and knew that he had previously been part of the rebel army, albeit in Wu Xuechao’s unit. Now he hade to him.


    At that time in the rebel army, he was just a minor presence. Now he was sitting in front of him showing off, which upset Ryan tremendously.


    “You investigated me?” Xia Cheng asked unhappily.


    “I didn’t investigate you. We already have your information within our intelligencework,” Ryan replied.


    Ryan was warning Xia Cheng not to take himself too seriously. If he pushed things too far, Ryan could report him up the chain to Commander Cao, and surely Xia Cheng would be reced.


    But Xia Cheng wasn’t intimidated. Although they were part of the samerger system, they belonged to different departments.


    “Understood. When we obtain intelligence, we will provide it to you,” Xia Cheng said somewhat impatiently.


    Returning to Little Ba as the head of the corps, he had a sense of vengeance.


    At the same time, his confidence surged, and he was eager to achieve big things. Especially after spending some time with Commander Cao, he realized his shorings and enhanced his leadership skills.


    “That’s best. Let’s end here for today and talk another time,” Ryan said angrily, standing up to leave.


    In his many years in this position, aside from Commander Liao, he had never regarded anyone else with much concern.


    Now a mere captain of a mercenary corps dared to speak to him in such a manner, almost triggering an outburst from him.


    If they weren’t part of the same system, he would have long ago sent troops to eliminate this kid.


    “General Ryan, can I ask you something?” Xia Cheng suddenly inquired.


    “Speak,” Ryan said without turning around.


    “Have you heard of someone named Xiang Yu during your time here?” Xia Cheng asked.


    “What about it?” Ryan responded.


    “He’s an ‘old friend’ of mine. If you have any information on him, I hope you can share it with me,” Xia Cheng said through gritted teeth, exuding a fierce aura.


    Ryan was momentarily stunned, then faintly smiled and walked outside.


    Ryan somewhat understood Xia Cheng and Xiang Yu’s situation, knowing they were love rivals.


    But he admired Xiang Yu and naturally had no intention of handing him over. Instead, he saw it as an opportunity to use Xiang Yu to restrain Xia Cheng.


    With this in mind, Ryan headed to Xiang Yu’s room upon returning. Xiang Yu was already resting, and thedypanion sat outside alone.


    “Where is Xiang Yu?” Ryan asked without even ncing at thedy, sitting down directly.


    Thedy, seeing it was Ryan, stood up nervously and said softly, “He… he is already resting.”


    “Why aren’t you with him?” Ryan’s face turned cold as he asked.


    “He… he didn’t let me keep himpany,” thedy said, trembling with fear.


    “He’s never touched you?” Ryan asked with a hint of doubt, looking up at thedy.


    Thedy broke out in a cold sweat. If she said Xiang Yu had never touched her, it would only suggest shecked appeal, resulting in her being dealt with…