Chapter 752: Slit Throat
Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
As everyone entered, the walls rotated back to their original position, and Chu Qingzhi, after a glance, followed them.
The man in black, accompanied by the greasy man, proceeded down a dimly lit corridor to a descending staircase.
They lined up and descended, with the leader briefing, “There’s a pretty girl in the dungeon, a treat for you. Make sure to exert some effort and be loud, let the person in the next cell hear, got it?”
The greasy man leered, “Understood, big brother.”
Chu Qingzhi immediately understood what they meant. Her clear eyes were cold. Damn it!
At the same time, she heard Ling Yanjiang’s voice again. His hoarse roar was accompanied by the sound of metal chains rubbing against each other as he struggled. It sounded a little desperate.
Extending her divine sense to assess the situation, she confirmed Ling Yanjiang wasn’t in immediate danger and prioritized finding Ge Lihua.
Following the men while expanding her search, she soon located Ge Lihua.
Ge Lihua lay unconscious on the hay inside a stone cell, her body marked with numerous sword wounds bleeding but not fatally.
Spotting Ge Lihua’s location, Chu Qingzhi acted without hesitation.
With her spiritual energy not fully restored, she opted for a cautious approach to eliminate the threats.
Pulling out a dagger from her sleeve, she swiftly approached from behind one of the men in black, covered his mouth, and with a quick motion, slit his throat —a clean, efficient kill.
The greasy man, equally despicable, met the same fate at her hands.
She then made her way to the cell holding Ge Lihua, dissolving the lock into iron sand with a flick of her hand, and entered. After administering a healing pill to Ge Lihua and lightly touching her brow, Ge Lihua woke up, “Qingzhi.” “I’ll dress your wounds first.” Chu Qingzhi quickly took out bandages and other supplies from her bag, tending to Ge Lihua’s deeper injuries.
Ge Lihua, feeling remorseful, apologized, “Qingzhi, I’m sorry for troubling
you.”
“As long as you’re safe,” Chu Qingzhi helped her up. “Lihua, I’ll get you out of here first, then go save your Senior Brother.”
Injured and aware she’d only be a burden, Ge Lihua immediately agreed,
“Qingzhi, thankyou.”
“We can talk thanks later,” Chu Qingzhi said, leading Ge Lihua out.
On Ling Yanjiang’s side, his struggles had scraped the skin on his wrist. Blood seeped out and dyed the chains red. “Qi Donghao, you’ll die a horrible death!!”
One of the subordinates walked towards Ling Yanjiang and said sinisterly, “They went to look for four strong men. They’ll be arriving at the stone room where your junior sister is imprisoned soon. Are you just going to watch her be defiled?”
“You’re really ruthless. You’re actually willing to give up your entire family for a small ledger. Now, you’ve even lost a beautiful junior sister.”
“Your junior sister is so beautiful. How can you bear to do that?”
“Actually, you’re not much use alive. Killing you means no one will know where the ledger is.”
“Why won’t you just tell us where the ledger is?” the subordinate pressed.
Ling Yanjiang, seething with rage and defiance, dared them to kill him, “Then kill me!”
His subordinate grabbed Ling Yanjiang’s collar fiercely. “Do you think I don’t dare to kill you?”
Ling Yanjiang roared at the top of his lungs, “Come on, kill me if you can.
What’s the point of making things difficult for a girl?”
The subordinate looked at Ling Yanjiang contemptuously. “No one is competing with you over bravery. We just need to achieve our goal!”
Ling Yanjiang roared crazily, “I’ll fight it out with you all!”
The subordinate took two steps back and gestured to the people behind him.
“Tell them to be careful and not hurt Miss Ge!”
“Yes.”
“No, no!!” The sound of chains scraping intensified as Ling Yanjiang shouted in desperation, “Junior sister, my junior sister…” His voice trailed off into a plea of despair, “I’ll tell you the location of the ledger, I’ll tell you!”
“You should’ve just said so earlier.” The previously speaking subordinate stepped forward, “Tell us, where is it?”
“I’ll tell you where it is!” Chu Qingzhi entered, swiftly dispatching the men in black with her embroidered needles, targeting their foreheads with deadly accuracy, killing them instantly.
Ling Yanjiang, seeing Chu Qingzhi, urgently said, “Miss, please save my junior sister; she’s nearby.”
“She’s already in a safe place with me,” Chu Qingzhi approached and cut the chains binding him with her dagger, freeing him.
Ling Yanjiang was stunned, having heard no noise of her rescue operation.
With everyone in the dungeon eliminated by Chu Qingzhi, their exit was unobstructed. She transported Ling Yanjiang to where Ge Lihua was, then turned back to the dungeon.
Weeds must be pulled out by the roots to prevent future troubles.
Soon, Qi Donghao discovered Ge Lihua and Ling Yanjiang had been rescued. Shocked and furious at the carnage in the dungeon, he ordered, “Go after them immediately, capture that person!”
“No need, I’m back,” Chu Qingzhi closed the dungeon door, her voice enhanced by spiritual power echoing inside before she entered.
Qi Donghao and his men, now trapped with her, recognized Chu Qingzhi. How did you get here?”
Chu Qingzhi replied coolly, “You kidnapped my future sister-in-law. Why wouldn’t I be here?”
Qi Donghao felt a sinking feeling, puzzled how Chu Qingzhi found them without leaving any trace. It was said she was even more formidable than Tang Jinghong, and now he believed it.
“We only wanted Ling Yanjiang, not your future sister-in-law.”
“And those strong men you sent for, what were you planning with them?” Chu Qingzhi’s eyes held a killing intent.
Qi Donghao was at a loss for words.
Chu Qingzhi did not have the patience to talk to her enemies. She immediately started to attack. She held the dagger and moved, immediately dealing with two of them.
Before anyone could grasp her actions, they were already dead. Qi Donghao, overwhelmed by fear for the first time, ordered an attack.
Chu Qingzhi moved through the dungeon like a specter, leaving a trail of death with each flash of movement.
Qi Donghao looked at this scene. After experiencing countless death experiences, he actually felt a trace of fear at this moment, but there was no way out.
He pulled out his sword and rushed towards Chu Qingzhi.
Chu Qingzhi happened to kill the last man in black. When she saw the tip of Qi Donghao’s sword approaching, she turned around and flashed behind him. She raised her leg and kicked him.
Qi Donghao flew out and hit the wall. With a crack, his neck was fractured.
Chu Qingzhi went forward and cut his legs. The speed of the knife was too fast, and there was no blood.
Then, she slashed his waist, back, and shoulder blades.
Enjoying torture as he did, it was only fair he experienced it himself.