Chapter 130 Behave Yourself
Xiao Qing felt a chill run down her spine.
Zhao Youchen could not have killed Jiang Tianba's son using such methods.
Therefore, one can imagine the cruelty and brutality of the people who do such things.
This person was very likely the one who gave Jiang Tianba the painting and continued to influence him.
All the things he did were for this result, three years later.
But how could they have known that she would definitely appear in that narrow alley today?
Xiao Qing became increasingly horrified as she thought about it. Everything seemed like a meticulously planned coincidence, with the people who appeared and the events that occurred leading to this point step by step.
Where are the bodyguards? Where is Mr. Wu?
Xiao Qing told herself to stay calm.
She has another trump card.
But her first priority was to ensure Qiao Bai's safety.
This is an innocent person, now they are a hostage in their hands.
"Please accept my condolences, senior. But how can you be so certain that Zhao Youchen was the one who did these things?"
Recalling those past events, Jiang Tianba only wanted to pour out his heart. He had suppressed his feelings for too long, waited for too long, and now his great revenge was about to be fulfilled.
After doing all this, he took his confidants and fled far away, crossing the Xiao River or heading to the western border. In short, the sky was high and the land was far, and no one in Nanding could do anything to him then!
So what if he's an official? He's served the government for so many years, engaging in countless shady dealings, but not all for his own benefit. Those people are even more hypocritical and cruel than us.
But he wasn't afraid.
At this point, there's really nothing to be afraid of.
He has leverage over them; if he takes his revenge, the worst outcome will be nothing more than mutual destruction!
The only son they had kept hidden for so many years had suffered such a calamity. What else could the Jiang family not afford to lose after this ordeal?
"Hmph, I've been in the martial world for so many years, I naturally won't believe everything others say. So, you don't need to say so much now."
This is a gesture of refusing to communicate.
Xiao Qing nodded, "Alright, since you say so, senior, I won't say anything more. However, regardless of whether I am innocent or not, this child is indeed innocent. If you cannot let him go, then let him keep me company."
Jiang Tianba considered it for a moment.
One of the most important reasons why he was able to build up his business and influence in Nanhua City for so many years was that he was loyal and righteous.
Despite having done many bad things, he always took good care of those around him. That's why everyone was willing to follow him.
He had to admit that the teenagers he was seeing were not annoying.
His son is a disappointment.
In his early years, he focused on building his business empire and neglected to mentor his son. Later, for safety reasons, he sent him far away, hiding him among his brothers after his return and never meeting him alone. By the time he realized his son couldn't live up to his expectations, it was too late.
At least he still has a life left. Even if he manages to get by in this life, he can still protect him.
But three years ago...
Even if his son is a complete scoundrel, he's still his son. If he were still alive...
Jiang Tianba felt a chill run through him, then his heart hardened. Finally, he glanced at Qiao Bai to the side.
It was remarkable that this frail scholar, despite his wide-eyed stare and inner fear, never uttered a sound.
If it were his son...
He turned around and waved his hand after a long while.
"Big brother?" The burly man seemed somewhat disapproving.
"Throw them over. The two kids can't do anything fancy. If we don't make it to the top of the mountain soon, we can take care of them on the way."
Xiao Qing understood; they wanted to take her to the mountaintop because they thought Qiao Bai was a burden and would be a hindrance...
She instantly understood that they must have other plans after doing all this; perhaps—they wanted to run away, to escape Nanhua City.
Yes, they knew Zhao Youchen's identity perfectly well, but they still did it. And if this were investigated, they would have no chance of escaping, so they definitely had to run.
“Fine, if he can’t get up there, I’ll take care of him myself,” Xiao Qing said decisively.
Jiang Tianba snorted coldly and glanced at the burly man again.
The burly man had no choice but to coldly toss Qiao Bai away like a ball.
Okay.
Xiao Qing grabbed Qiao Bai, but was knocked back two steps by the force of the impact.
Jiang Tianba's willingness to be so lenient and to say so much must mean he had other plans before killing her.
This is a plain. Although there are fewer than ten of them in the distance, who knows how many more are hidden in the shadows.
Xiao Qing was considering whether to launch an attack now, spurring his horse to gallop, or to first submit to them and go up the mountain.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Plains are easy to attack but difficult to defend; once they get on their wagons and flee, they become easy targets. Mountains are easy to defend and attack, but if their people hide in the mountains or guard the foothills, it will be difficult for them to escape.
Moreover, she had a vague feeling that if she ran away now, she would miss out on the real show.
She glanced at Qiao Bai, feeling a little regretful.
If she hadn't been with him, she could have gone up the mountain with them without any burden.
Her hidden weapons are quite effective even in the mountains. Moreover, Mr. Wu takes her out periodically to practice her escape and enemy control skills—although her only opponent is Mr. Wu, he alone is truly worth more than a dozen people!
Qiao Bai had just breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xiao Qing's eyes, and his heart jumped again.
What does this mean? I feel so insecure!
Xiao Qing silently withdrew his gaze and decided to go up the mountain anyway.
So they stopped talking and let Jiang Tianba and his men surround them as they went up the mountain.
As the carriage sped away, Jiang Tianba looked at her and said, "Please."
From beginning to end, Jiang Tianba showed no intention of tying them up. Was he planning something else or did he disdain doing so?
This is a desolate mountain with winding paths, clearly a place rarely visited by humans.
However, Jiang Tianba and his group seemed to know the way very well, and several times they went uphill from places where there was no path.
Xiao Qing suspected that this was to prevent them from remembering the way, since they hadn't been blindfolded the whole way.
This doesn't make sense. Normally, kidnapping shouldn't be like this. Aren't they afraid the hostage will escape?
The more they acted this way, the more cautious Xiao Qing became. She obediently followed them uphill, thinking that even if she made a wrong judgment, she would accept it.
After walking for half a day along the mountain path, and with darkness approaching, just when Xiao Qing thought she would have to wait until the summit, a clear and melodious bell sound suddenly rang out from the mountains.
Jiang Tianba stopped and listened for a while, then burst into laughter.
Xiao Qing's heart tightened, sensing that Qiao Bai seemed to be closer to her.
"What is he laughing at?" Qiao Bai asked, her heart pounding.
Just as Xiao Qing was about to say that she didn't know either, she heard Jiang Tianba shout, "Okay!"
He paused for a moment, then said, "Brothers, get ready!"
The surrounding trees swayed and rustled.
Xiao Qing was startled, but thankful that she hadn't thought of counterattacking.
There are definitely more than ten people around here!
Jiang Tianba said without any hesitation, "My brothers have followed me for decades. Today, I, Jiang Tianba, salute you! Your families are my family, and your names..."
He pounded his chest, "Forever in my heart, Jiang Tianba!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Tianba bowed deeply.
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