Jiang Qiao remained silent, and the man also knew when to back down. Did he not know what the situation was like outside?

Things are different now than they were back then. We should listen to advice. They know in their hearts what they did yesterday; it was dishonest and didn't follow the rules of the underworld.

However, they were helpless. Their leader's relatives had been detained, and if they didn't obey the other side's orders, those children would probably be the first to suffer.

They were almost there. The man pointed ahead and said, "There are people waiting for you up there. Go on."

Before Jiang Qiao and the others could even ask anything, the person turned and left, while Jiang Qiao observed the surroundings as she walked.

Cao Mingyuan, however, felt a surge of tension. Knowing full well what the other side was up to, they were still delivering themselves into their trap. If Song Shutian's side wasn't adequately prepared, they would be well within the other side's attack range.

Although Jiang Qiao couldn't see anyone, she could sense that there were people lying in ambush all around.

He cursed inwardly. The enemy had gone completely shameless for the sake of the little stuff they had. They even sent a large force to deal with just the two of them. They really went all out.

However, when it came to the people they were about to face, Jiang Qiao's feelings were different from Cao Mingyuan's. He was actually a little excited. After searching for so long, they had finally found one. Once they caught one, how far could the others be?

For this reason alone, she'll have to go over there and give it her all, so her opponent will know what it means to reap what you sow.

Although excited, Jiang Qiao at least knew how to hide it, huffing and puffing as she followed behind Cao Mingyuan with her basket on her back.

They didn't even need to look for anyone; someone had already attacked them directly. Jiang Qiao snorted coldly at the other party's attitude.

He took the book out of his bag, but now he also had a lighter in his hand.

"Put down everything you're holding, or I'll set this book on fire right now."

Can you smell it? It smells like oil. I soaked it all night last night. If you don't believe me, you can try it and see if your tools are faster or mine are faster.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, I also coated this book with white phosphorus. As soon as it hits the ground, it'll catch fire. I had a backup plan.

Why would the enemy go to such lengths to trade here? What are they after? It's just this book in her hands, isn't it?

Perhaps in the eyes of the enemy, their lives are not as important as this book. Cao Mingyuan also perked up, holding a lighter in his hand. "All of you, step back! You think we're unprepared? Get your leader over here right now. If you don't want to make a deal, release the person."

Jiang Qiao glared and said, "Quickly, release my father. Otherwise, even if I die, I will take this book with me. If you don't believe me, try me."

Knowing what the enemy was worried about, Jiang Qiao used those very concerns to threaten them, even before meeting them in person.

Jiang Qiao's actions were unexpected by these people, and they were all at a loss for what to do.

Suddenly, a clapping sound came from the woods. Jiang Qiao looked closely and saw that the clappers were still masked.

Even so, Jiang Qiao could tell that the other person was a woman, and that she was not young.

"I never expected that a child from an ordinary family would have such courage. I admire him greatly!"

Jiang Qiao snorted coldly, "No need for admiration, just release my father immediately."

The woman looked Jiang Qiao up and down with a suspicious gaze. "Is that your father?"

Jiang Qiao scoffed, "If he's not my father, then who is he? If you want to acknowledge him, that's fine too. It's good to have another daughter to be filial to."

Enraged by Jiang Qiao, the woman waved her hand, causing Liu Zhanyu, who was tied up behind her, to suffer a loss, as he was punched several times by the people around him.

The woman looked at Jiang Qiao triumphantly, "Are you satisfied now?"

Jiang Qiao was so angry that she lit a lighter. "Fine, you win. Try hitting my dad again and I'll burn this book. Anyway, I'm here today and I don't plan to go back."

"It seems you have no intention of letting us go back. Why not just destroy this thing? It was left to our ancestors anyway, so returning it to them is just as good as burning paper money."

Jiang Qiao didn't care about any of that and was about to light the book in her hand. The woman was so frightened that she quickly shouted, "No, no, please don't! We can talk this over."

Jiang Qiao snorted, her eyes fixed on the woman in front of her. "Let my father come over. There are only three of us. What are you afraid of? There are so many of you. Do you think you are incompetent or that your men are useless? So many people, and you are afraid of them like this? You are not even as good as a country bumpkin."

The woman was amused by Jiang Qiao's words. "Hmph, little brat, you know quite a lot. It's a pity you're not well-educated. A child without a mother's guidance is just not good enough. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?"

We are people of our word. You'd better behave yourself, or else it would be one thing if you and your father died, but don't implicate the middleman. Release them—"

After Liu Zhanyu was untied, he was pushed out. As he walked, he was worried. This woman had been surrounded by people, and it would be extremely difficult for her to leave today.

"Dad, how are you? They didn't hit you, did they?"

Liu Zhanyu actually wanted to laugh, but when he stretched his mouth out, the laugh looked even uglier than a cry.

"Dad is fine. Why did you come? You could have just had the middleman bring him over. You're such a worry."

The father and son were so engrossed in their acting that Jiang Qiao threw herself into Liu Zhanyu's arms and burst into tears. Her pitiful expression moved even those watching nearby to tears.

The woman opposite her was displeased. "Alright, hurry up and take the things out. I want to inspect the goods."

Jiang Qiao turned around angrily, "How can you be like this? I haven't seen my dad all day. Can't you let the two of us spend some time together? There's no need to rush to reincarnate."

The woman pointed the object at Jiang Qiao and said, "Stop talking nonsense and throw the thing over here."

Jiang Qiao turned around, handed the book to Liu Zhanyu, and then looked at the woman. "I can inspect the goods, but I need to see them first. Where are our gold bars, the jade pendant, and that book?"

I'll see first. You've already broken your promise, so I don't trust you. Don't try to fool me with a fake or counterfeit product later. That won't do. I'm stubborn, just like my grandfather. If I can't have a good life, no one else can either.

"Dad, make sure you hold onto the books. If they're lying to us, then today, the two of us will keep each other company on the road to the underworld. We won't be lonely then, and we'll take all our books with us—nobody else will get them."

The opponents were quite helpless against Jiang Qiao's unconventional fighting style. Wasn't everyone afraid of death? Why did this father and son seem so fearless?

However, only that woman could figure out what was going on. She was determined to fight back against them, knowing they wanted that book, and she planned to use it to threaten them.

But she had no choice. If she messed up the job, she probably wouldn't fare well either.