When Ling Xiao frowned, his deep eyes shuttled through the complex situation, trying to think of a way to solve the dilemma in front of him, the whole space seemed to be still because of this solemnity. At this time, Jiang Lianheng slowly turned around, his eyes

As sharp as an eagle, it shot straight at Jiang Xiruo, who was silent at the side.

His tone was mixed with a bit of disdain and ridicule, as if everything was under control: "Jiang Xiruo, at this moment, have you ever been touched in the slightest? If you could have obeyed the family arrangements and married into the Ji family peacefully

How could that powerful young master end up in such a situation today, with his family torn apart and the lives of his relatives hanging by a thread?"

"Your sister is going to die, your son is going to die, and you will suffer for the rest of your life... Do you have any regrets now?"

His words were like the cold wind in winter, biting and cold, and every word struck Jiang Xiruo's heart accurately.

But she did not flinch, and instead met Jiang Lianheng's gaze. Those originally gentle eyes were shining with unprecedented determination and unyielding.

She took a gentle breath, as if to calm the turmoil in her heart, and then slowly said: "Regret? You are wrong. I, Jiang Xiruo, never regret my choices, even if they are wrong. The only thing I regret is,

It was because I was too naive and believed the lies and dreams you spun, that I stepped into your carefully designed trap step by step, and was used and hurt by you."

Speaking of this, Jiang Xiruo's tone contained a hint of unnoticeable sadness, but it was more of a decisive farewell to the past and a firm belief in the future.

She continued: "As for now, nothing can help. I will take full responsibility for my sister's safety, my son's future, and even my own destiny. You don't need to say any more, let Ling Xiao and Xiqing leave.

, this is my only condition. And I am willing to stay here and face all the consequences that arise from me."

Her voice was not high, but her words were clear. Each word seemed to burst out from the bottom of her heart, carrying unquestionable power.

"Haha, what an innocent statement!" Jiang Lianheng chuckled, but there was no joy in the laughter. Instead, it was full of sarcasm and disdain. He shook his head gently and looked at it with a bit of pity in his eyes.

Jiang Xiruo seemed to be looking at a child who had not yet grown up.

"My good cousin," he said slowly, with both reproach and helplessness in his tone, "Time flies, but you seem to be still stuck in the innocence of the past, and have never seen the dangers of this world. The Ji family's

If you really meant to torture you, how could I stand by and watch?"

"As your brother and an ally of the Ji family, I naturally want to help him. Therefore, I will personally, in front of you, make your son and your sister lose their lives one by one. In such a scene,

That kind of pain will be a lesson you will never forget, and it is also the best response to your naive thoughts."

Jiang Lianheng's words were like sharp icy blades, piercing into Jiang Xiruo's heart word by word. Her face turned extremely cold in an instant, and her eyes that were once full of tenderness seemed to have condensed into thousands of years of ice.

, revealing a kind of determination and firmness.

She bit her lower lip tightly to prevent her emotions from being revealed at all, but her hands clenched into fists revealed her inner anger and unwillingness. At this moment, she seemed to have made some unshakable determination.

, prepare for the coming storm.

Jiang Lianheng's eyes lightly passed over Jiang Xiruo's complicated expression, as if it had nothing to do with him, and his attention was completely focused on Ling Xiao. A faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

There was both confidence and threat in his smile, as if he had everything under control.

"Boy," he spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful, and every word struck Ling Xiao's heart like a heavy hammer.

"Hand over your treasures, and I will let this innocent little fox go. I believe that you are a smart person and should understand that in this world of the jungle, sometimes compromise is the best way to protect yourself and others.

The best way. I don’t need to explain the consequences of not handing over the treasure. You naturally know it better than anyone else."

When Ling Xiao heard this, his eyes became even colder. He looked directly at Jiang Lianheng without any fear or flinching.

He shook his head slightly, with a hint of sarcasm and determination in his tone: "Do you think I'm stupid? Jiang Lianheng, this kind of low-level threat has no effect on me."

"I gave you the treasure, and you will turn your back and be ruthless in the blink of an eye, killing people and silencing them. At that time, the little fox's life will be like a candle in the wind, which may be extinguished at any time. Do you think I will make such a stupid choice?

Your own life and death and the future of your companions depend on the faith of a betrayer?"

Jiang Lianheng smiled even more when he heard this, but there was a deep chill hidden behind that smile. "You don't really think that you can prevent us from getting the treasure by yourself, do you?"

There was unquestionable confidence in his words, "Boy, you may have some abilities, but in the face of absolute strength, all struggles are in vain. Don't you think that if you don't give, there is no way we can take it from you?"

Do you have a treasure? In this world, if you want to get something, there are always more ways than difficulties."

There was an irresistible majesty in his eyes, as if to declare that no matter how Ling Xiao resisted, the final result would be doomed.

"You really can't help it." Ling Xiao shook his head gently, and an indifferent smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. That smile contained both confidence in the current situation and calmness about the future.

He continued: "Nowadays, the situation in the East China Sea is unpredictable. In addition to the intertwined forces of your seven major families, the two major forces of the East China Sea Temple and the Empress Palace cannot be underestimated. And I, as the holder of this treasure,

The person, naturally became the focus of everyone’s attention.”

"Both the East China Sea Cathedral and the Empress Palace already know that I hold the treasure. If you really dare to take it by force, I, Ling Xiao, will not sit still and wait for death. At that time, I will not hesitate to dedicate this treasure to the Empress Palace in order to

Protect yourself. By then, not only will your Jiang family not be able to get the treasure, but they will also be at odds with the Empress’ Palace because of it, and the gain will outweigh the loss."

When Jiang Lianheng heard this, his face instantly darkened, but the gloominess was fleeting, and then he laughed loudly, revealing an inexplicable open-mindedness and uninhibitedness in his laughter.

"Hahahaha, Ling Xiao, Ling Xiao, you are indeed a smart person and know how to make use of all available resources. However, you seem to have underestimated my mind and resourcefulness, Jiang Lianheng. Treasures are nothing more than things outside the body. I am lucky to get them and to lose them.

It’s my life.”

"As long as it is not in your hands, whether it falls into the hands of the East China Sea Cathedral or the Empress' Palace, there is no big difference to our Jiang family. After all, our Jiang family has been in decline for a long time, and we are well aware of the sin of carrying a jade."
Chapter completed!