Seeing Ye Lin's slightly absent-minded expression, Han Zhiruo quickly gave him instructions in secret.

The person who received a response quietly took over the place.

Tiger Soul seized the opportunity and prepared to launch a surprise attack.

Ye Lin saw it all, but he didn't do anything.

Just when everyone felt it was about time to rush forward.

Ye Lin suddenly pulled Xu Fei backward.

In a short while, they arrived at Fang Xue and Cai Jingya's side.

"Ye Lin, what are you doing!"

Han Zhiruo was startled and immediately shouted.

"What am I doing? I'd like to ask you what you're doing."

Do you really think he didn't notice?

"Ye Lin, I advise you not to do anything foolish..."

"Otherwise, we'll have to resort to force, right?" Ye Lin interrupted Han Zhiruo.

"..."

Han Zhiruo remained silent, while subtly implying that they should not act rashly.

Everyone understood that they couldn't rush forward now, as Ye Lin still had two hostages with him.

If you push him too far, who knows what foolish things he might do.

Fang Xue and Cai Jingya remained silent, as the situation was developing too rapidly, and Ye Lin was now showing signs of turning to the dark side.

Neither of them made any rash moves.

"Ye Lin, what exactly do you want? State your conditions, and I can agree to them, but on the condition that you hand them over to me."

Han Zhiruo didn't want to go to such lengths, but if she didn't appease Ye Lin, Cai Jingya and Fang Xue would definitely be in danger.

Ye Lin pondered for a moment, then looked at Fang Xue.

Fang Xue turned her head away and looked away.

Ye Lin frowned, his face darkening.

"You want me to release the two of them? Fine, then call Luo Chen here."

"Why call him?"

Ye Lin didn't answer Han Zhiruo's question. Instead, he said to Fang Xue, "Didn't you say you like Luo Chen? Now I'm going to take him hostage and show you just how despicable the person you like really is."

"Ye Lin, are you crazy? What does this have to do with Luo Chen? You want a hostage? I'll be your hostage."

"no."

Ye Lin shook his head: "I want Luo Chen as a hostage. Only with him will I agree to the conditions."

Ye Lin's attitude was firm, and Han Zhiruo and the others didn't know what to say.

It's impossible to send Luo Chen here as a hostage.

Given Ye Lin's hatred for Luo Chen, it's likely that Luo Chen would be killed by Ye Lin as soon as he became a hostage.

But if they don't agree, Cai Jingya and Fang Xue will be in danger.

Just when everyone was at a loss.

Footsteps echoed in the stairwell.

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

There were several other people behind him.

"Luo Chen, what brings you here!"

Upon seeing that the person who came was Luo Chen, Han Zhiruo quickly went over to him.

But her surprise hadn't stopped when she looked at the people behind Luo Chen.

Han Zhiqing, Zhao Meng'er, Ye Xiaoli, and even Ling Qingyi came.

What's going on?

Luo Chen nodded to Han Zhiruo, then stepped forward.

Han Zhiqing, holding Han Zhiruo's hand, said, "We just happened to run into them on the road. We heard that Fang Xue had been kidnapped by Ye Lin, so we rushed over."

“I was worried that Ye Lin might harm Luo Chen, so I came too,” Ling Qingyi added.

"Isn't this ridiculous?"

Han Zhiruo hurriedly said, "You should stop him."

"What's wrong?"

Han Zhiruo quickly explained.

The group fell silent.

Ye Lin's demand for Luo Chen as a hostage is extremely dangerous.

If I had known beforehand, I would have definitely stopped Luo Chen.

But now, it seems it's too late.

Luo Chen walked forward, and Hu Po quickly stood beside him.

"Young Master, I'm sorry. I failed to complete your mission and even put those two in danger."

"You did a great job."

When Ye Lin escaped, Hu Po called him.

Although he had enjoyed some incredible things before the phone call, Luo Chen still came after hearing about this.

Did he set any conditions?

"have."

Tiger Soul nodded: "He wants you, young master, as a hostage, but I don't mind."

"Okay, I understand."

Luo Chen waved his hand to interrupt Hu Po, then took a few steps forward.

"Ye Lin, I'm here. Release them."

Fang Xue: "Luo Chen, leave quickly. I don't need you as a hostage."

Cai Jingya: "That's right. At worst, we'll just jump off here with him. I don't need you to be a hostage."

"Luo Chen, you actually dared to come."

Ye Lin said coldly.

Luo Chen helplessly shrugged: "Why wouldn't I dare to come? Didn't you really want to see me?"

"Now that you've seen me, shouldn't you release them?"

"I will release you, but you have to agree to one condition."

"What are the conditions?"

"Kneel down, then crawl towards me, and I'll let them go."

Ye Lin naturally wouldn't let Luo Chen off so easily. He wanted to humiliate him and let Fang Xue see just how pathetic the man she liked was.

Fang Xue was stunned when she heard this.

Ye Lin is retaliating.

"Luo Chen, don't listen to him. I don't need you as a hostage. I have nothing to do with you. Why should you be a hostage?"

In order to prevent Luo Chen from being humiliated, Fang Xue disobeyed the Dao.

Luo Chen tilted his head slightly, glanced at Fang Xue, and then looked at Ye Lin.

"Ye Lin, are you an idiot...?"

"What?" Ye Lin was taken aback.

"I originally thought that when I saw you again, it would be a fair and square duel. If I lost to you then, I would let it go. But look at you now, where is the protagonist's demeanor?"

"What's the meaning?"

"Don't you understand? Without your halo, you're not much different. If pushed to the limit, you'll do the same thing. I thought you'd be tougher, but you're just like a fool."

Luo Chen sighed and said, "Choosing to be your opponent was the biggest mistake I've ever made in my life."

"Luo Chen, you're asking for death!"

Ye Lin's face turned red with anger.

In the current situation, Luo Chen still has the courage to say such things. Doesn't he see the situation before him?

"If you have the guts, release them both. I'll be your opponent. Whether you die or not depends on your skills."

Upon hearing this, Hu Po immediately calmed down. Ye Lin's strength was only about equal to his own; even he couldn't defeat Luo Chen, let alone Ye Lin.

If Ye Lin chooses this option, not only will the crisis be resolved, but Ye Lin will also be defeated.

"hehe……"

Upon hearing this, Ye Lin laughed instead.

"I almost fell for your trap."

"Um?"

"You just want to provoke me and then save them when I'm not paying attention? How could a piece of trash like you possibly be a match for me? But I have to admit, I almost fell for your trick."

"I'm fucking serious."

Luo Chen looked at Tiger Soul speechlessly.

Tiger Soul shrugged helplessly.

"Do you think I'd believe your nonsense?!"

Ye Lin grabbed Fang Xue and choked her throat. Fang Xue's face immediately contorted in pain, and she couldn't even breathe.

"Don't you like Fang Xue? Now she's in my hands. Do as I say, or else..."