Capítulo 1634: Chapter 1613: Different Gao Yang wasn’t so arrogant as to confront America head-on. If he decided to back down, relieved of burdens that weren’t his to bear, it would be particularly simple for Gao Yang: do nothing. If he did nothing, America without a target would naturally lose its pursuit aim on Grand Ivan. Even if those chasing Grand Ivan walked right past Gao Yang, what would it matter? Gao Yang wasn’t Grand Ivan anyway. However, doing nothing means Grand Ivan’s power in Ukraine would completely collapse. Without leadership, Grand Ivan’s underground empire would slowly disband, be devoured by Hunter Dejo Marshall, and those who originally pledged loyalty or had no choice but to work for Grand Ivan would naturally seek refuge under someone else. If not for Andre and Gao Yang’s extremely resolute methods, it’s likely General Hager, Grand Ivan’s most important mole in Ukraine, would have been under Dejo’s command. Creating an underground arms empire is quite easy, but destroying such an empire is much simpler. Grand Ivan can sustain his empire, as long as he steps up and says a word, everything will return to normal. If Grand Ivan continues not to appear, the problem isn’t too severe. First Andre, then Gao Yang have been arduously holding the fort for him, avoiding the complete destruction of this empire. Yet now, if Gao Yang really doesn’t appear, it won’t take two months for this vast underground empire to vanish into thin air. The source of thɪs content is NoveI★Fire.net Gao Yang truly didn’t want to drop everything and walk away, Number Thirteen was right; backing down wasn’t really his nature. However, Gao Yang wasn’t going to lead Satan’s people to die for Grand Ivan either. This outcome was more unacceptable to him. So the choice Gao Yang needed to make was actually quite simple: as long as it didn’t endanger his life or the entirety of Satan, he would continue to support Grand Ivan, but if it required sacrificing all of Satan, he would abandon it. In the end, Gao Yang wasn’t someone who changed with the wind, but he wasn’t a true hero who could sacrifice everything for a promise either. As a man, he was just a small person doing his utmost to fulfill promises, giving it all, possibly losing his life in a moment of rashness, but carrying all of Satan to die was something he wouldn’t do. Actually, there wasn’t much inner conflict, Gao Yang quickly made a choice, and then he turned to Number Thirteen and Taylor saying, “It doesn’t matter if it’s Butter Knife, or Cerberus; we can’t afford another round. If it happens again, we’ll be completely finished. Therefore, to ensure safety, we’ll have to hide deeper.” Taylor said in a serious voice, “Do you have a specific plan?” Gao Yang nodded slightly, speaking softly, “Yes, for now, let’s recuperate. In Ukraine, we’ll do nothing, just quietly recuperating. I’ll soon go to America, by myself. I’ll check the situation over there. If possible, once everyone is healed, we’ll go to America and peacefully start our company. I think it’s time to end our mercenary career.” After finishing, Gao Yang took a deep breath, smiled, “Actually, we’re no longer mercenaries, aren’t we? How long has it been since we took a mission? Haha, we’ve plunged into a whirlpool, now is the time to pull out; otherwise, we’ll be shattered.” Number Thirteen said in a low voice, “Then what about Grand Ivan’s affairs?” Gao Yang shook his head and said softly, “Attend to it. It’s not completely time to let go yet. When I return from America, I’ll stay in Kiev, changing places daily, remote commanding by phone will suffice.” Number Thirteen laughed coldly and shook his head, “You still can’t directly let go.” Gao Yang rubbed his head, chuckling, “I can’t help it. Just letting Grand Ivan’s empire collapse like that feels too wasteful to me. Besides, what if Grand Ivan returns? What if he might return? Yet here I am, losing all the fundamentals, then we would have nothing, so let’s not forget.” Gao Yang spread his hands, with a face full of resignation, “Don’t forget, I borrowed a billion from Morgan for Andre. Okay, Morgan can be negotiated with, but I also borrowed a billion from Justin. If I walk away now, I won’t be able to repay this money. How can that be.” Number Thirteen waved his hand angrily, “Shut up. Your actions are just sidelining Satan, taking all the risks onto yourself. Saying you’re backing down! I spit!” Gao Yang wagged his finger with a smile, “No, don’t say it like that. I’m not planning to resist all the way. I’m prepared to drop it as soon as things seem unfavorable. We’ve done so much now, can’t allow it to be wasted after watching a video.” Number Thirteen replied with a face full of helplessness, “I think Grand Ivan is already dead. If he were still alive, he should have appeared by now. He knows the current situation. If he doesn’t show up, everything will end. Even if he can’t show himself, can’t he make a phone call?” Gao Yang shook his head and said softly, “No, I think Grand Ivan isn’t dead.” Number Thirteen said with a face full of sorrow, “You’re insane, really, you’re insane. Don’t forget one thing, Grand Ivan, no matter how brilliant, is just an arms dealer. In front of America, we’re just tiny bugs, easily crushed by someone’s hand. And what about Grand Ivan? Could he really be capable of defying America? He’s merely a bigger bug than us, even if he’s not dead, what then? Can he continue to withstand America? So even if he’s alive and shows up again, what’s the difference?” Gao Yang shook his head, smiling, “It’s not the same!” Number Thirteen gritted his teeth, “Ultimately, it’s all doomed, what’s the difference!” Gao Yang said seriously, “I promised Andre I would return power to Grand Ivan. This empire is Grand Ivan’s. If it were destroyed in his hands, it’s his business, but it can’t be destroyed in mine!” After finishing his words, Gao Yang smiled a bit and loudly said, “Of course, this is under the condition I can help maintain it. If I really can’t bear it with my modest strength, naturally I won’t bear it for him. After all, Grand Ivan owes me now, not the other way around. I’ve done enough and done well enough, no need to invest my life for him. Even if I sacrificed my life, it would be useless.” Number Thirteen impatiently waved his hand, softly said, “You speak lightly, but I hope you understand what you’re doing and remember your words.” Gao Yang shrugged, “Of course I can remember my own words. What do you think I’m going to America for? Of course, it’s to pave a way home for us and find a support, solving our aftermath together.” (To be continued. If you work, you are welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com for reading.)