"Don't worry, everything is under control," Jin Zhihuan said. "Rest assured, I will definitely get you out of here, but you have to protect yourself before I do."
"I understand." Jin Xiang's voice trembled slightly.
Obviously, some things can't be said directly over the phone. From Jin Zhihuan's tone, he could roughly guess that Jin Luocheng must have encountered some problem.
So much so that Jin Zhihuan has no time to worry about himself now, so at this critical juncture, self-preservation is the most important thing.
After hanging up the phone, Jin Xiang didn't waste any more words. He picked up a pen and wrote down all the questions the police wanted to ask.
Of course, some parts are blank; he couldn't possibly explain all the issues.
"Why didn't you finish writing?" Ye Xingchen glanced at the thing in his hand.
"Heh, do you think I'm stupid?" Jin Xiang sneered. "These things are my means of survival. If I wrote them all down, I wouldn't even be alive."
"Not bad, quite clever." Ye Xingchen nodded slightly: "As expected of a descendant of the late Qing dynasty, it would be great if you could use that intelligence for the right purpose."
"I've cooperated. Now, tell me, what are you planning to do?" Jin Xiang slammed his pen heavily on the table.
"Do you think you can leave Prison Mountain alive this time?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"Heh, you wouldn't really dare to do anything to me, would you?" Jin Xiang sneered. "My status speaks for itself; no one dares to touch me."
"Oh, so that's how you've always seen yourself?" Ye Xingchen glanced at him. "I can tell you with certainty that whether you live or die depends on your father's attitude."
"His attitude?" Jin Xiang looked up at Ye Xingchen with some doubt.
“I don’t want to interfere in the affairs of your Jinluo City, but my father disappeared in Jinluo City twenty years ago. Some people say he is dead, but my family and I have never seen his body.”
"Jinluo City publicly announced that Ye Jinyu, the God of War of China, died in Jinluo City and his body was burned to ashes and hung on the city wall for public display. But I have never known whether the ashes hanging on that city wall are actually his."
"Now I'm giving your father two choices. First, he can bring the other two city lords and offer up the heads of the three of them."
"Don't even think about it." Jin Xiang's temper flared up instantly: "Ye Xingchen, who do you think you are? What do you think Jinluo City is?"
"My father and my two uncles were already celestial experts twenty years ago. Do you really think you alone can bring all three of them to their deaths?"
“If they don’t comply, then it just means you’re not as valuable as I thought.” Ye Xingchen smiled. “If that’s the case, then I’ll have to take the second path.”
"What is the second path?" Jin Xiang asked.
"The second option is for me to take your body back to Jinluo City and declare war on Jinluo City."
"Heh, are you fucking serious?" Jin Xiang laughed in extreme anger.
"Do I look like I'm joking?" Ye Xingchen retorted.
"You alone, declaring war on Jinluo City?" Jin Xiang retorted.
"Yes, I'm declaring war on Jinluo City all by myself. Believe it or not, I'm making my point right here." Ye Xingchen sneered and leaned closer to Jin Xiang: "As for you, no matter the outcome, you're destined to be a sacrifice."
“You…” Jin Xiang’s face turned ashen, and his hands trembled.
He wasn't angry, he was afraid.
Ye Xingchen's words struck him to the very core of his soul.
Indeed, if it comes down to huge interests or power struggles, he cannot escape the fate of becoming a victim.
Although he is the only bloodline of the Jin family, his father had already castrated himself and lost his fertility due to practicing the Rootless Sutra.
But if he were to truly compare himself to the vast future of Jinluo City, he believed his father would not hesitate to sacrifice him.
"Cherish the days you have left, your time may be running out." Ye Xingchen patted his face, then laughed and left.
Li Wei and the others had been waiting outside. As soon as Ye Xingchen came out, they rushed in, put the handcuffs back on Jin Xiang, and then carefully checked the paper that Jin Xiang had signed.
"Ye Xingchen." Bai Zilin quickened her pace and caught up with Ye Xingchen.
"What? I've already found out what you need for you." Ye Xingchen turned to look at Bai Zilin.
"Um... thank you." Bai Zilin caught up with Ye Xingchen and solemnly uttered the three words.
"Haha, you've said these words more than once, haven't you? This time it seems different, carrying more weight than before," Ye Xingchen said with a smile.
“Yes, this time it’s more important,” Bai Zilin said solemnly. “Because after this, my mission will be complete.”
"Then you have to go back to Yanjing," Ye Xingchen said. "Take Jiu Li back with you, and we'll talk about it after I get back to Yanjing."
“Yes, but I don’t rule out other missions.” Bai Zilin nodded.
"Do you have any other tasks?" Ye Xingchen asked in surprise.
“Where there is light, there is darkness,” Bai Zilin said. “And the darkness that is presented to us is just the tip of the iceberg, so I have many tasks to do.”
"Alright, stop doing such dangerous missions. Your family will be very worried about you," Ye Xingchen said.
"Are you worried about me?" Bai Zilin smiled.
"Yes, I am concerned about you. Actually... thank you very much. Your mission in Suspended City was actually for my sake as well," Ye Xingchen said.
"It's a pity I couldn't help you much," Bai Zilin said somewhat embarrassed.
"No, you've helped me a lot. At least I truly felt your kindness," Ye Xingchen said with a smile.
"Would you be moved?" Bai Zilin looked up at Ye Xingchen.
"I'll be moved," Ye Xingchen said. "Go back to Yanjing. Don't put yourself in danger anymore. There are many things in this world that you shouldn't touch lightly."
“I should go back, but I’m the kind of person who can’t stay idle, especially after this incident in Suspended City. I feel that I have an even greater responsibility on my shoulders,” Bai Zilin said with a smile.
"Remember, this isn't just your responsibility. Don't do anything foolish." Ye Xingchen looked at Bai Zilin helplessly. This silly woman, her sense of justice was just too strong.
"Can I hug you?" Bai Zilin looked up at Ye Xingchen. "Or you could give me a hug."
“We’ve been intimate more than once, so this request isn’t unreasonable.” Ye Xingchen stepped forward and gave Bai Zilin a hug.
“This time is different.” Bai Zilin closed her eyes, inhaling Ye Xingchen’s scent. “This time it was my own request. Consider it a reward for me before we part.”
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