The gates of the secret base opened.
Jiang Xiaohu emerged alone, draped in a cloak with the Precious Saber hanging at his waist.
Across from him stood Rabbit Head alone as well, holding Lu Chengwen hostage.
Jiang Xiaohu's expression was cold. "Let him go."
Rabbit Head smiled faintly. "Why should I?"
"To save your own worthless life," Jiang Xiaohu said.
Rabbit Head laughed heartily. "Tiger Highness certainly has presence. But I heard you and this guy are sworn brothers. You two share such deep brotherhood—surely you wouldn't disregard whether he lives or dies?"
"I came here precisely because I care whether he lives."
"Good. Straightforward!" Rabbit Head said. "One life for one life. Hand over Tiger Head, and I'll return him to you."
Jiang Xiaohu glanced at Lu Chengwen. "Impossible."
Rabbit Head nodded. "In that case, I'll kill him first, then charge inside and rescue my man."
Jiang Xiaohu gave a disdainful smile. "If you had the ability to get in and save him, you wouldn't need to hold him hostage. Go ahead and kill him."
Rabbit Head froze, utterly unprepared for Jiang Xiaohu to be completely unmoved by the threat.
Then why did you tell me to let him go? So it was fine if I did, and it didn't matter if I didn't!?
Lu Chengwen panicked. "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! Wait, wait!"
"Bro, can't you see he's holding a knife to my neck? What do you mean, 'Go ahead and kill him'? Hurry up and let that little tiger out! I'm worth way more than he is!"
Jiang Xiaohu said, "Rabbit, let him go."
Rabbit Head got agitated.
"You think just saying it makes it happen!? What am I, voice-controlled!? You let Tiger Head go, and I'll let Lu Chengwen go!"
"Impossible," Jiang Xiaohu said. "I don't