Ma Qianbang shook his head slightly without saying a word, took a few steps closer, and said as if to remind her, "I heard that the Living Yama has come to the capital."

"Have you seen him?" Ma Qianbang asked tentatively.

Jun Jiuge understood his meaning and naturally gave him the answer he wanted: "If he finds me, is the item still with me?"

"So, the item really is with you?" Ma Qianbang wanted to confirm with her one last time.

Although rumors were circulating that she had brought something to the capital, and he verified this through various channels, he was still somewhat uneasy.

Since we've already brought her here, if the item isn't in her possession, that's easy to handle. We can just dispose of it, as long as no one who shouldn't know finds out.

"Let them go, I'll take you to get it," Jun Jiuge coaxed him gently.

Although she had never met him, she had heard about the disgraceful things he had done, and she was just stalling for time by saying this.

Ma Qianbang pondered for a moment and said, "Tell me where it is, and I'll send someone to get it. Once it's there, you can all leave."

"I'm only telling you this." Jun Jiuge gestured for him to come forward alone.

Jin quickly stopped him, "Master Ma, you have to be careful, that bitch just tried to ambush me like that."

As the saying goes, "a fall into a pit, a gain in your wit," and Brother Jin isn't a brainless person, after all, he just went through something similar.

"His noise made me forget where I put my things," Jun Jiuge said impatiently.

Even without Brother Jin's reminder, Ma Qianbang would not have stepped forward rashly. With a wave of his hand, the bodyguards and thugs immediately turned their backs.

“Go ahead and speak, they can’t hear you,” Ma Qianbang said, looking eager to hear her story.

Without anyone stopping her, Jun Jiuge took a few steps forward. Ma Qianbang said to her in a somewhat warning tone, "Don't go any further."

"At my age, if I don't keep a close eye on things, I won't be able to enjoy my retirement."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a cold dagger was placed against his neck. The person holding the dagger was Qiao Xi.

While their attention was focused on Jun Jiuge, Qiao Xi took the opportunity to slip behind Ma Qianbang, gave Jun Jiuge a wink, and then kidnapped him.

"Then you shouldn't be doing this kind of thing at this age when you should be enjoying your retirement," Qiao Xi said sarcastically and with disgust.

Although we don't know what he did in the past, he is now involved in kidnapping and murder.

In an instant, everyone, including Brother Jin, looked at Qiao Xi with horror, because they didn't know when she had arrived or where the dagger in her hand came from.

Only Jun Jiuge probably knows that Qiao Xi picked up the dagger in the house just now, put it away after picking it up, and now it has come in very handy.

But the current situation is still very unfavorable to them. The driver is still in their hands, and if they take a tougher stance, they will have no choice but to release him.

Ma Qianbang's solemn expression gradually eased, and he chuckled to himself, "Heh, it was my oversight that I didn't guard against our Madam Qi?"

He knew her identity.

The reason I said that was simply to pretend I didn't know, and then kill him to silence him.

Qiao Xi simply exposed him, saying, "Since you know my identity, you still dare to treat us like this. You probably didn't intend for us to go back alive, did you?"

Ma Qianbang chuckled and said, "Madam Qi is joking. In the capital, who would dare to touch Mr. Qi's people?"

"I don't know who you are or what you want, but you definitely won't get that thing today," Qiao Xi said with certainty.

She would not only prevent him from getting the items, but she would also not allow him to harm Jun Jiuge.

Although Qiao Xi is now even more curious about Jun Jiuge's identity, mutual trust has been important since the moment they became friends.

Qiao Xi held a dagger to Ma Qianbang's neck and slowly walked towards Jun Jiuge, then threatened Ma Qianbang's men, "Release them."

Xiao Li naturally knew that the lady wanted to save him!

He was already deeply moved that his wife thought of him at this moment, so he dared not ask her to save him. He shouted to Qiao Xi with a heroic air, "Madam, you don't need to worry about me, you go first."

Qiao Xi had no intention of giving him that chance. Seeing that Ma Qianbang remained silent, she pushed the dagger a few inches closer to his neck, and instantly a clear bloodstain appeared on the dagger.

Seeing this, Brother Jin quickly waved to his men, signaling them to release the people.

Ma Qianbang, however, fearlessly declared, "Don't let them go."

"Master Ma..." Jin Ge didn't know what to do, so he could only ask Ma Qianbang for instructions.

Ma Qianbang looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at trash, what an idiot!

Jin Ge knew he had just made a mistake, which gave Qiao Xi this opportunity. He smiled apologetically at Ma Qianbang, feeling guilty and ashamed.

Qiao Xi also noticed something fishy and jokingly teased Brother Jin, "Brother Jin, it seems your master is quite dissatisfied with you."

These words truly expressed the sentiments of everyone present, including their subordinates, who likely shared the same thought.

Before Jin could object, Qiao Xi said to him sincerely, "How about this, I'll kill him for you, then you can rightfully take his place."

Upon hearing this, Brother Jin became anxious, "You...you're talking nonsense."

"Release Master Ma, and we'll release him."

“When did it become your place to give orders!” Ma Qianbang warned him fiercely.

"Master Ma," Brother Jin said, looking aggrieved.

Ma Qianbang slowly suppressed his anger and said to Qiao Xi in a conciliatory tone, "Madam Qi, I think it's best to let him go with you to get the things. Once we get them, I'll release him."

The implication is that they want Jin Ge to replace him and become their hostage.

Brother Jin wasn't stupid; he immediately understood what he meant and pleaded with him with a mournful face, "Master Ma, I...I'm not capable enough, otherwise..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ma Qianbang glared at him with a warning look.

Qiao Xi was utterly impressed by Ma Qianbang's shamelessness, but at least she could see that he was still afraid. However, this stalemate couldn't continue indefinitely.

"What do we do now, Ninth Master?" Qiao Xi asked Jun Jiuge in a low voice, seeking his opinion.

Jun Jiuge looked behind her, then glanced at the direction of the gate, and whispered to Qiao Xi, "Go forward."

Qiao Xi nodded and took a step forward.

But before they could take a few steps, they suddenly heard Xiao Li shout, "Madam, be careful!"

A figure appeared silently behind them, giving them no time to react. Even Jun Jiuge didn't react in time. When she saw the other person swing a knife at her, she couldn't dodge and her arm was slashed with a bloody gash.