Chapter 410 A Deafening Roar
Chapter 410 A Deafening Roar
Before Tao Akun could finish speaking, several guards suddenly rushed in from outside the door and surrounded Qiu Ziyue and Su Ertuan.
Qiu Ziyue's eyes were sharp as she looked around, searching for an opportunity to break through.
However, the guards were well-trained and had clearly laid a trap.
A person stepped out from the group of guards.
This man was none other than Qin Feng, the most famous assassin in the martial arts world.
Qin Feng was smug:
"Qiu Ziyue, Su Er, you're both doomed today. Surrender now!"
"Qin Feng, how long are you going to aid and abet evil?"
Su Er roared.
"Su Er, everyone has their own ambitions. Now we each serve our own masters, and you have no right to interfere with me. Prepare to die!"
As Qin Feng spoke, he picked up his twin swords and prepared to attack.
"Wait a minute,"
Qiu Ziyue waved her hand to stop her.
"Girl, will you surrender? If you surrender, I will release those girls immediately."
Tao Akun said.
"No, I sense something's off about this atmosphere. You're seriously underestimating my IQ."
Qiu Ziyue smiled.
"What, girl, what trick are you up to now?"
Tao Akun was puzzled.
"No, Senior Tao, I didn't come here to die. Do you think I'd be so stupid as to fight you?"
After saying that, Qiu Ziyue took out a hand grenade from her waist.
"What is that?"
Tao Akun was astonished.
"This is called a hand grenade. It's extremely powerful. If you don't believe me, you can stand there and try it."
"Qiu Ziyue, don't try to trick us, we don't believe you,"
Qin Feng had learned his lesson after being taken advantage of several times, and he knew that Qiu Ziyue liked to use underhanded tactics.
"Okay, let's play a game. If I lose, I'll surrender, okay?"
Qiu Ziyue blinked.
Upon hearing that Qiu Ziyue might surrender, Tao Akun readily agreed.
Qiu Ziyue said:
"How about this, the house is too small and not fun, let's play in the yard."
I'm going to throw this grenade, and you're not allowed to touch it. If you don't think it's powerful, then I'll admit defeat.
"Okay, you guys stand there and don't move. I guess this girl is just trying to scare you."
"Yes, Senior Tao."
Qin Feng and his guards agreed.
After saying this, everyone went to the garden outside the palace.
Night fell, and the surroundings were shrouded in deep darkness, with only the occasional chirping of cicadas breaking the silence.
It added a touch of life to the quiet night.
Qiu Ziyue stood in the moonlight, her smile carrying a hint of cunning and mystery.
She gently pulled the fuse of the grenade in her hand.
"click"
A crisp sound rang out, particularly jarring in the deathly silence of the night.
Then, without hesitation, she threw the grenade at Qin Feng's feet on the other side.
A wisp of smoke rose from the fuse, like a slender snake winding its way through the air, emitting a suffocating aura.
Qiu Ziyue quickly turned around and whispered to Su Er beside her, "Let's run!"
"It's not that easy to run away,"
Tao Akun stood in front of the window inside the house, his gaze sweeping over everyone in the courtyard.
Seeing Qiu Ziyue and Su Er escape, he immediately leaped out of the window to chase after them.
Qin Feng and his guards stood motionless, as if time had frozen at that moment.
Tension and unease filled the air; everyone held their breath, awaiting the unknown outcome.
"Three, two, one, Su Er, lie down quickly!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the two fell to the ground, covering their ears tightly with their hands and holding their breath.
"boom!"
A deafening explosion ripped through the night sky, and flames shot into the heavens, illuminating half the horizon.
A powerful shockwave swept through the entire garden, causing the plants to sway and dust to fly.
Qin Feng and his guards were instantly engulfed in intense flames.
Before it could even scream, it turned to dust.
Before the aftershocks had subsided, Qiu Ziyue slowly stood up from the ground.
She dusted herself off, a victor's smile on her face.
She turned to look at Su Er and asked softly:
"How are you? Are you alright?"
Su Er nodded.
Qiu Ziyue turned her head, her gaze sweeping over every corner of the garden.
Yet, Tao Akun's figure was spotted amidst the chaos.
He lay on the ground, blood gushing from his chest and arms.
It was clearly hit by shrapnel from the grenade that had just exploded.
His face was deathly pale, his breathing weak, but his eyes still revealed a fierce and cunning glint.
"Su Er!"
Qiu Ziyue gave a low shout, her voice tinged with anxiety.
"Come with me quickly!"
The two quickly approached Tao Akun and dragged him to a secluded spot.
Qiu Ziyue drew a dagger from her waist, the sharp blade reflecting her cold and stern face.
Su Er, meanwhile, looked around warily, ready to deal with any potential dangers.
"Tao Akun, you bastard, tell me where the other girls are!"
Qiu Ziyue said through gritted teeth, her tone filled with anger and disgust.
"If you have even a shred of conscience, release those virgins immediately! Otherwise..."
With a light slash, the sharp tip of her dagger was already pressed against Tao Akun's Adam's apple.
"Don't blame me for being impolite!"
Tao Akun managed a weak smile, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
"Heh... Qiu Ziyue, do you think you can leave here alive? Zhu Wen's men will be here soon, and then none of you will escape!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than hurried footsteps and shouts of battle came from afar, clearly indicating that Zhu Wen's army had arrived upon hearing the news.
They quickly surrounded the garden, trapping Qiu Ziyue, Su Er, and the seriously injured Tao Akun in the center.
"Qiu Ziyue, you've delivered yourself right to my doorstep!"
Zhu Wen's voice came from behind the crowd, cold and authoritative.
He slowly walked into view, followed by dozens of fully armed soldiers.
Each person held a spear or bow and arrow, staring at Qiu Ziyue and the others as if facing a formidable enemy.
Qiu Ziyue did not back down; instead, she gripped the dagger even more firmly and looked at him coldly.
"Zhu Wen, I'm warning you, if you dare lay a finger on us today, I'll kill Tao Akun on the spot!"
Upon hearing this, Tao Akun's eyes suddenly turned fierce. He struggled to sit up, but Qiu Ziyue kicked him back to the ground.
Don't think you can threaten me!
He was panting heavily when he said fiercely,
"The girls are all in the basement. I can tell you without worry. My men have been lying in ambush for a long time. As soon as I give the signal, they will make their move immediately!"
Qiu Ziyue frowned, silently weighing the situation in her mind.
She knew that what Tao Akun said was true, and if she angered him, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Meanwhile, time was slipping away, and rescuing the girl was an urgent matter.
"Su Er, hurry to the basement to rescue the virgin."
Qiu Ziyue gave the instructions in a low voice.
Then, she raised her head and looked directly into Zhu Wen's eyes. "Zhu Wen, as long as you withdraw your troops now, I can guarantee Tao Akun's safety."
Zhu Wen sneered:
"Qiu Ziyue, you're too naive. Tao Akun is just a pawn in my game."
As for you… Hmph, since you've chosen this path, you should be prepared to pay the price!
At Zhu Wen's command, the surrounding soldiers drew their bows and aimed their arrows at Qiu Ziyue and Su Er.
The air froze instantly, the tense atmosphere almost suffocating.
At this critical moment, Qiu Ziyue took out another grenade from her waist and said:
"That guy just killed Qin Feng and the others, but now, I'd rather be wiped out along with you all!"
Zhu Wen narrowed his eyes, seemingly considering whether Qiu Ziyue's words were credible.
However, Tao Akun took the opportunity to secretly reach for something in his arms, his movements extremely discreet.
Qiu Ziyue keenly sensed his unusual movement, immediately stepped on his wrist, and questioned him sharply:
What do you want to do?
Tao Akun gritted his teeth, but the excruciating pain prevented him from moving. He glared fiercely at Qiu Ziyue, his eyes filled with resentment.
"It seems you're determined to oppose us."
Qiu Ziyue said in a deep voice,
"Since that's the case, then don't blame me for being ruthless! Su Er, proceed according to plan!"
Su Er nodded, then turned and rushed into the depths of the garden, trying to find a secret passage leading to the basement—
All the captured virgins were imprisoned there.
Qiu Ziyue, on the other hand, held Tao Akun firmly in place to prevent him from causing further damage.
At the same time, Zhu Wen finally made a decision:
"Qiu Ziyue, I know you. You won't die with us so easily."
So, threatening me with Tao Akun won't work today!
Qiu Ziyue took a deep breath, staring at Tao Akun as she quickly thought of a solution.
This is the moment for masters to compete.
To be continued in the next chapter!
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