Humiliated like this, Yang Yuanqing's face turned blue and purple, and he was utterly embarrassed.
Yan Tianlu, however, laughed heartily. "But I like it! All my life, the people I've admired most have been despicable little men like you!"
Yang Yuanqing said awkwardly, "Island Lord, I was merely carrying out a task entrusted to me. Please honor your promise."
Yan Tianlu nodded. "Of course I'll do what I promised you. But when it comes to killing Hu Xiaotian, a few people on the island disagree."
Yang Yuanqing thought to himself, You're the master of this island. Who would dare oppose you once you've spoken? Has something changed? Has Yan Tianlu gone back on his word? He smiled. "May I ask who objects?"
Yan Tianlu coughed. "Come out!"
Several men emerged from behind a curtain to one side. Leading them was Chang Fanqi, with Hu Zhongyang and several officers of the Great Kang Navy beside him. At the sight, Yang Yuanqing was so frightened his soul nearly fled his body. He immediately understood what had happened, turned, and ran.
Chang Fanqi strode after him and struck him in the back with a punch, sending him flying sideways before he crashed heavily to the ground. Yang Yuanqing's face was bruised and swollen from the fall. Before he could get up, Hu Zhongyang rushed over and planted a foot on his chest. "You traitorous dog! How dare you plot against Lord Hu!"
Yang Yuanqing cried out miserably, "Yan Tianlu, you've gone back on your word! You broke your promise... You call yourself an island master? How can anyone trust you when you betray your word like this?"
Yan Tianlu chuckled. "I'm not the one who betrayed anyone. When did I ever make an agreement with you? My understanding has always been with Hu