Chapter 131 Chaos
Soon, dozens of people around Jiang Tianba surrounded Xiao Qing and Qiao Bai.
"Brother Zhao Qing, I'm sorry."
Well, Jiang Tianba decided that her surname was Zhao and that she was a member of the Zhao family, so he changed her name directly this time.
"Tie them all up!"
Xiao Qing calmly observed those people, pondering what to do next.
Mr. Wu has already taught us how to tie our hands; if the posture is correct, we can untie them ourselves.
Qiao Bai, standing to the side, was extremely anxious and could no longer remain calm and silent.
Why hasn't Xiao Qing made a move?
They were complete strangers, and now it was a matter of life and death. Did he really intend to be killed by them like this?
No, he can't die!
We can't wait any longer!
"What are you doing? Don't tie me up! Get away!"
"Behave yourself! Or I'll stab you!"
Xiao Qing came to her senses and realized that Qiao Bai was truly frightened and was showing signs of nervous breakdown.
It seems this child has been enduring a lot of hardship along the way, and now, provoked by Jiang Tianba and the others, his emotions have finally erupted.
"Qiao Bai," she called his name softly.
Qiao Bai was still struggling.
Xiao Qing raised her voice. "Qiao Bai."
Qiao Bai.
Qiao Bai's nerves, which were already taut to the point of breaking, trembled as if they had been gently pressed by a finger at that moment, and his emotions, which were on the verge of collapse, began to calm down.
He paused for a moment, looking at Xiao Qing with some hesitation in his eyes.
The people next to him took the opportunity to tie him up tightly.
Xiao Qing never looked away.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Tianba instructed, "Tie this up tighter."
It was clear that Xiao Qing's calmness made him wary.
Xiao Qing lowered her head and obediently allowed herself to be tied up.
She thought to herself, "This way of tying me up really takes some effort."
Soon someone rushed up to Jiang Tianba and said, "There are twenty people in total, and they are going up the mountain."
"Who's in charge?"
"There were two people: Zhao Youchen and Ying Ziye, who escaped."
Jiang Tianba frowned. "He actually got away."
"Big brother, I'm sorry, those two didn't make it..."
Jiang Tianba sneered, "With this, we're not afraid that Zhao the traitor won't come. That one... is just a bit of a pity."
"Proceed as planned and lead them up the mountain."
As Jiang Tianba spoke, he gave a wink to those around him.
Two people tied Qiao Bai and Xiao Qing together with a rope and roughly dragged them to the side.
Jiang Tianba's eyes seemed to hold both ice and fire.
Soon, Xiao Qing knew what they were going to do.
The two were pulled to the front of a tall tree, and Jiang Tianba's cold voice came: "Since you've been somewhat obedient, let's just leave it at that."
As soon as he finished speaking, they felt their feet lighten and their bodies tighten, and they were instantly pulled into the air.
Qiao Bai cried out in surprise, but it did nothing to help except startle the birds.
Someone in the shadows made a movement, but was stopped by someone nearby.
The two exchanged glances and ultimately compromised.
"They're coming this way."
Jiang Tianba nodded and waved his hand. Everyone around him, except for the burly man, stepped back and hid in the bushes or on the branches.
Xiao Qing knew that he wanted to capture and kill Zhao Youchen.
She couldn't care less about anything else; she was thinking about how to break free and save herself and others.
Jiang Tianba will surely regret his kindness and underestimation of his enemy.
"Zhao Youchen!" Jiang Tianba shouted.
"If you want your brother to live, bring that guy surnamed Ying up here alone!"
Xiao Qing moved her wrists slightly, trying for a long time before finally getting a feel for it.
"Will they...will they kill us?"
Xiao Qing didn't have time to pay him any attention.
“You didn’t seem this scared when you stood out in the alley.”
Qiao Bai felt ashamed after hearing what she said. "Back then...back then..."
He finally realized, "Didn't you say to do what you can? Now that you've taught me that, I'll naturally be afraid."
Xiao Qing was both amused and exasperated. "Fine, then I'll teach you another one?"
"What?"
Do you think I'm scared?
"I don't think you're afraid."
Xiao Qing nodded and whispered, "Trust me."
Okay, she found the solution.
Thank you, Mr. Wu, and thank you, Little Bamboo Tube.
However, Jiang Tianba never mentioned Mr. Wu or the Dark Guards, which gave her a strange feeling.
Just as she was pondering, Zhao Youchen indeed led Ying Ziye up the mountain.
“Jiang Tianba,” Zhao Youchen replied in a deep voice.
Jiang Tianba snorted, "So you still came."
Zhao Youchen looked up at the two people who were hanging up, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.
“I’ll stand right here. Release them, and I’ll let you do whatever you want with me.”
Jiang Tianba smiled cruelly, "Fine, cut yourself first, then I'll believe your sincerity."
I... I'm doing this cheesy thing again!
Xiao Qing rolled her eyes, but she heard Zhao Youchen draw his sword.
"General Zhao!" she called out quickly.
Zhao Youchen's face was cold, but his heart softened.
Three years have passed.
His Majesty was strictly disciplined by the Grand Tutor every day to study various courses, and she became more and more composed and mature in court. However, he could always see her childlike side and that the goodness in her heart had not been extinguished.
This made him even more convinced that he had made the right choice.
Your Majesty, please bear with me a little longer. I will surely kill the murderer for you and show no mercy!
Zhao Youchen slashed his own arm with his sword.
“Not enough,” Jiang Tianba said coldly.
Xiao Qing felt her heart pounding.
"I'm sorry to trouble you." Xiao Qing felt she couldn't wait any longer.
Before Qiao Bai could understand what was going on, Xiao Qing kicked him hard from behind.
Immediately afterwards, he turned upside down and circled the tree trunk.
Ouch, my back...
wrong!
ah--
Qiao Bai finally couldn't hold back and screamed as he circled the tree for the second time.
Jiang Tianba's face darkened, and he turned around to look.
Xiao Qing had jumped down from the tree at some point and nimbly darted over.
wrong!
Jiang Tianba realized in an instant that something was wrong.
Zhao Youchen acted swiftly, joining Ying Ziye in attacking Jiang Tianba and the people beside him.
Jiang Tianba quickly made a gesture.
Surprisingly, not a single person came out.
"Brother!" the burly man next to him cried out in grief and indignation.
Jiang Tianba was startled and turned around to look, only to see his brother, who had been with him for decades, extend his palm towards him, a cold glint flashing in his hand.
On his other two sides, on one side was Zhao Youchen, who was coming up with a sword, and on the other side was Xiao Qing, who was throwing flying needles.
None of his men came out.
His heart skipped a beat again, "You..."
Even though he didn't want to think the worst, his body's instincts kicked in, and he unconsciously took a step back.
The burly man in front of him turned ferocious.
But to his surprise, Zhao Youchen suddenly turned around and thrust his sword at the person opposite him.
Jiang Tianba was somewhat dazed.
Those who had followed him for decades turned against him with knives and palms; his brothers betrayed him and abandoned him; his enemies, who could have taken the opportunity to kill him, turned their attention to the very person who wanted to kill him, and even the seemingly harmless, gentle young man who came under his command...
Everything seemed to be moving in slow motion before his eyes.
Everything is in chaos.
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