The burly man was Zhang Tiejun, from the Zhang family in Nan Province.
As a top figure in the Nan Province military, the Zhang family held considerable influence in the military circles. While their influence elsewhere was unclear, in Nan Province, even the Commander had to show them respect.
Yuan Gang chuckled, "You mean to say you dared to lay hands on each other internally? Since when did the military belong to you people, or have you become arrogant without the suppression of the Nan Faction Leader?"
The return of Lin Langsheng, the leader of the East Faction, would undoubtedly consolidate the East Faction into an unbreakable unit in a very short time.
During the Battle of Hetu, three of the five foundational pillars of the nation were lost, severely damaging the military's foundation. In the intervening years, while the South, West, and North Factions were all embroiled in internal strife, it was never easy to seize the position of faction leader through internal means.
As he led the Nan Faction, the Commander's gaze fell upon Yuan Gang, and he gave him a faint smile.
"You are not qualified to comment on the Nan Faction Leader."
The Commander was a confidant of the former Nan Faction Leader.
Nigati, that was his name, and he belonged to an ethnic minority.
It was remarkable enough that he had reached his current position with such a name.
Yuan Gang looked at him coldly, "Have you not considered that we might be the 'important figures' you speak of?"
He was already quite displeased. These people were truly amusing, trying to discuss the heavens while a great Buddha stood before them, a laughable notion.
Zhang Tiejun looked at Ye Longlin, "The important figure he mentioned is you? Come then, Mr. Important Figure, tell us, why have you come?"
"Hahahaha!"
Everyone around burst into laughter, tears streaming down their faces.
Only Nigati did not laugh. He merely frowned instinctively. He was certain he had never met Ye Longlin, but the man's composed demeanor was unlike that of an ordinary person.
Perhaps... they really were?
"Even the Zhang family dare not be so brazen before me, who do you think you are?"
Ye Longlin suddenly moved, grabbing Zhang Tiejun's neck from a distance and slamming him fiercely to the ground. With a resounding thud, a human-shaped impression was forcefully carved into the ground.
Seeing that Ye Longlin had already acted, Yuan Gang pursed his lips and consciously stepped back.
His sudden action caught everyone present off guard. The laughter abruptly ceased, and everyone looked at Ye Longlin with icy glares.
On their territory, they had struck one of their own. How could they possibly maintain their dignity?
"If I were an ordinary person, would you treat me like this?"
Ye Longlin asked coldly, his eyes radiating a chilling aura.
No one present spoke. Their gazes towards Ye Longlin were laced with a hint of killing intent.
"Effective immediately, your position is revoked. Await orders from the War Department."
A man with whom Zhang Tiejun had a very good relationship immediately rebuked, "Who the hell do you think you are, revoking Zhang Tiejun's position? Do you even know his rank? He is the instructor and commander of the Nan Province潛龍兵團 (Qianlong Imperial Guard) and a member of the Zhang family!
Kid, you just wait. The Zhang family won't let this go. If the Qianlong Imperial Guard finds out about what happened today, they will tear you to shreds!"
Ye Longlin looked up and swung his palm again. Before it could connect with the man's face, the Commander intervened.
Nigati grabbed Ye Longlin's wrist and said coldly, "Enough."
Upon seeing this, Yuan Gang raised his eyebrows, pulled out his identification, and said, "Nigati, right? Look here, see what this says!"
Nigati turned to look, and his eyelids twitched.
Yuan Gang, a Three-Star General!
Nigati abruptly turned back. If Yuan Gang was a Three-Star General, then who was this man before him?
A Four-Star Marshal?
That was unlikely. He had met Marshal Qin.
He didn't dare to speculate further, as beings far above that were beyond his comprehension. Such beings likely resided in the capital permanently and would not appear here.
He probably just some young master from a prominent family.
"Nigati, Commander of Nan Province, salutes the General!"
Nigati immediately snapped a salute, and also saluted Ye Longlin.
It was obvious to anyone that Yuan Gang was merely a bodyguard-like figure.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
At this moment, the expressions of those who had been laughing and speaking out of turn changed. They quickly lowered their heads, not even daring to look up.
Just then, a very imposing SUV drove in from outside and stopped beside the exploded vehicles. Two figures alighted from the car.
"Second Uncle, we can consider our mission accomplished, right? In the Imperial Capital, we were merely at the bottom rung. But returning here, hehehe, it's still up to us, isn't it?"
"Alright, shut up. It seems something has happened, let's go down and take a look."
These two were the Second and Third Masters of the Zhang family.
A few days ago, they had offended Ye Longlin. Upon learning of his identity, they had been filled with unease. Since they hadn't received any orders from the War Department, they breathed a sigh of relief and quickly submitted a transfer request to return to the Nan Province garrison.
The War Department had soon agreed, but the official transfer order had only been issued today. Upon receiving it, they had immediately rushed to the military district, only to find that something seemed to have happened there.
"I've always disliked trouble, and even when trouble arises, I prefer to nip it in the bud."
"Commander Nigati, you should be aware of the incident on Tianqian Avenue, so you should know why I'm here. Also, I'd like to know who was behind Canhong of Feima Villa providing those weapons. It shouldn't be too difficult for you, should it?"
Ye Longlin's voice rang out. The faces of Zhang Second Master and Zhang Third Master changed dramatically, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.
"Damn you, how dare you lay a hand on me? You're seeking death!"
"I'm going to kill you! I'll make you regret being born, you just wait. I'll tear you apart inch by inch, and I'll do your woman right in front of you. You just wait for me!"
Zhang Tiejun roared, rubbing his head. Ye Longlin's strike had dazed him, and he was only now recovering.
"Silence!"
Zhang Second Master rushed over, his face filled with anxiety. He strode forward, slapped Zhang Tiejun away, sending him crashing into the side of the vehicle, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Mr. Ye, I am truly sorry. My Zhang family has failed to control our subordinates. Please forgive us."
Zhang Third Master also stepped forward, his face full of apprehension, "Mr. Ye, I... I apologize. It is our Zhang family's lack of proper upbringing that has allowed them to develop such characters."
Nigati was also familiar with the two, as they were from Nan Province.
But now, seeing them show such deference to Ye Longlin, he regarded Ye Longlin with greater respect.
It seemed his identity was extraordinary!
Ye Longlin said with surprise, "Why are you two here?"
Zhang Second Master quickly plastered on a smile, "My brother and I have been officially transferred back to the Nan Province Military District."