Ambush

Zhou Daogan grew even more curious. He had no idea what this fellow was relying on. Did he think that catching his breath and recovering from his injuries would be enough to escape alive?

No, that's not it. This fellow must have guessed that I'm eager to get the Boundary Tokens. Yes, with him holding me up, I really can't get them anytime soon. Right, that must be what he's counting on.

His thoughts raced, and Zhou Daogan thought he had figured out Xu Yi's intentions. In a gentle voice, he said, "You want the Boundary Tokens, don't you? I don't know whether you managed to get any before we arrived, but if you want them, just say so. There are three here. How about I take two and you take one?"

"I want all three!"

Xu Yi said with a smile.

"On what grounds?"

Zhou Daogan couldn't imagine what else this man could be counting on.

"On the grounds that your precious son's life is in my hands."

Xu Yi pointed west. Two indistinct figures were slowly approaching.

When they drew near, Xue Zihan had one hand on Zhou Shirong's Dazhui Acupoint and held the Tide Listening Sword against his neck with the other.

"Father, don't worry about me. Kill this bitch and avenge me!"

Zhou Shirong shouted urgently, without a trace of fear. Then he cursed, "Bitch, you only managed to scheme against me through underhanded tricks. If you've got the guts, let me go and fight me fair and square!"

"Shut up! One more word and I'll kill you!"

Xue Zihan pressed the sword in her hand slightly against his neck, drawing a thin line of blood at once.

"No, stop!"

Zhou Daogan's square face, calm until now, finally changed.

"Do you still think I'm asking for