"Who are you?" Lin Taichu asked coldly.
"Hahaha, Lin Taichu, you really came." A gloomy voice came from among the black-clothed men. "We've been waiting for you for a long time."
Lin Taichu's heart tightened. He recognized that voice—it was the person who had called him earlier.
"You kidnapped Lin Qingxue. What exactly do you want?" Lin Taichu demanded.
"Our goal is simple. We want something in your possession," the voice said with a sneer.
"What thing?" Lin Taichu frowned.
"You don't need to know that. You only need to do as we say," the voice replied.
Lin Taichu knew he could not let them have their way. He had to find a way to save Lin Qingxue while exposing their conspiracy.
"Fine, I agree. But you must release Lin Qingxue first," Lin Taichu said.
"Release her? Hahaha, that's impossible." The voice laughed. "You'd better hand over that thing obediently."
A chill flashed through Lin Taichu's eyes. He knew he had to act. He looked at Li Xiuwen and gave him a meaningful glance.
Li Xiuwen understood. The two of them suddenly launched an attack and charged at the black-clothed men.
Bang!
Li Xiuwen struck the man in the chest with his palm, but something shocking happened. The other man merely staggered back three steps before steadying himself, not even frowning.
"Who exactly are you? Why did you try to assassinate my Young Master?" Li Xiuwen asked.
The black-clothed man sneered. "Who I am is none of your business. Since you want to die, this old man will grant your wish!"
Before he had finished speaking, the black-clothed man charged at Li Xiuwen with a longsword in hand.
Li Xiuwen did not dare let his guard down and immediately met him in battle. The two fought evenly, with neither able