Zhang Xun and the others walked to the ancestral hall at the entrance of the village, only to see more than a dozen villagers tied to the ground, with several corpses lying horizontally and vertically next to them, and four other government soldiers guarding on the side.

Zhang Xun was furious, and stepped forward with his sword without saying anything, and Gong Wanran just wanted to stop it, but before he could speak, Zhang Xun had already fought with the four government soldiers. Seeing that Zhang Xun had fewer enemies and more enemies, it was obviously difficult to parry, Gong Hui Ran had to step forward to help, although Gong Hui Ran couldn't bear to hurt people's lives, but with his help, Zhang Xun immediately gained the upper hand, at this time Zhang Xun had already killed the red eyes, and the move was fatal, and it didn't take long for the four people to die.

And at this moment, there was a burst of laughter from behind, Gong Wan turned around and looked at it, and immediately regretted it, it turned out that when the two of them were fighting, Mr. Yan, Purple Kite, and Shuang Di happened to be captured by Li Shi, who came with the troops.

"Brother Gonghui ......"

"Don't be afraid! We will save you! Gong Wanran looked at the frost who was strangled by the government soldiers, and was anxious.

"Hmm...... Well! Frost's face was red, but her gaze was steadfast.

Li Shi put the knife on Mr. Yan's neck, pointed at Zhang Xun and shouted, "Zhang Xun! Hurry up and take it, then I can spare you from dying!" ”

"Damn! I didn't think you were all in this together! You officials colluded with bandits and killed the people! I will kill you to avenge the people!" ”

Li Shi laughed wildly: "Haha, haha, don't talk big, your brother Ji also keeps saying that he wants to kill me, but guess what?" I'm fine, but he's dead! Ha ha! ”

Zhang Xun was shocked and said tremblingly: "You! You! What did you do to Ji Zheng! ”

"Kill it, cut off your head and throw it into the forest to feed the wild wolves, haha."

Li Shi's playful tone made Zhang Xun question, he pretended to be angry and scolded: "Dongya is still a child, you actually killed a child?!" ”

"Hmph, of course! Do I care if he's a kid or not? Whoever spoils our good deeds will die! ”

"You bastard!" Zhang Xun was angry on the surface, but he was much more relaxed in his heart, it seemed that Li Shi didn't know about Dongya's return to report the news, so it was inferred that Ji Zheng should not be able to die.

Just when the two sides were confronting, Changjiao led the Yin soldiers over, Changjiao said a few words to Li Shi, Li Shi nodded, stepped forward and said to Zhang Xun: "The matter has come to this point, I have nothing to hide, you took our things, you have to return them to us." ”

"A pig iron box, right?" Zhang Xun said contemptuously.

"Yes, yes, that's right, return the box to me, and I, Li Shi, will protect you from death."

"Yes, anyway, that broken box is heavy and sturdy, and it can't be opened at all, so it's okay to give it to you, hehe, it's ridiculous, I originally planned to hand it over to the government."

"That's right! Uncle Ben is a member of the government! Li Shi said arrogantly.

"However, how do I know if I gave you the box and you will let us live?"

"In this case, I would like to express a little sincerity first." Li Shi pointed to the purple kite and motioned for his subordinates to release them.

The soldiers let go of the purple kite and pushed her forward, but she hugged Frost Tu tightly and refused to leave.

"Hey, I said you're an old thing, how can you be embarrassed! Let you go, don't get out of here! Li Shi said that, and kicked the purple kite to the ground.

Seeing this, Gong Wan was angry, but he immediately calmed down, he stuck to Zhang Xun's side and whispered softly: "Xiao Xun, don't believe him, he will definitely not let us go." ”

Zhang Xun nodded slightly, then took out an iron key from his bosom and said to Changjiao, "Brother, do you know this?" ”

Changjiao was stunned for a while, then suddenly reacted, pointed at Zhang Xun and scolded angrily: "You! You! You bunny! You're lying to me again! ”

"Hahaha, that's right, I lied to you again, who made you stupid?

"You! You! I'll kill you sooner or later! ”

Zhang Xun shook his head with a smile, and then said to Li Shi: "Okay, since you are sincere, then I will also tell the truth, I know what you do, and I also know what is in the box, but now I am the only one who knows where the box is, if I die, you will never want to find that box!" ”

Li Shi showed a fierce face, grabbed Shuangdi's hair, and said viciously: "Hmph! Then you're not afraid that I'll torture them? ”

Frost struggled to stand on her tiptoes and pull up, but it still hurt terribly, she tilted her head, gritted her teeth, and stoiced not to make a sound.

"Let go! You bastard! Zhang Xun suddenly became angry, and he raised his sword and was about to step forward.

Gong Wanran pressed Zhang Xun's shoulder, endured his anger and said, "Xiao Xun, don't be impulsive!" ”

"Haha! Distressed? Li Shi let go of his hand triumphantly, patted the top of Shuangdi's head, and said with a smile: "If you are distressed, tell me where the box is hidden, hehe, don't worry, Uncle Ben will definitely ensure that you are okay." ”

"You...... You...... If you dare to touch her hair again, I will definitely break you to pieces! ”

"Hahaha, okay, I want to see when you can kill me, hahaha."

Zhang Xun took a deep breath, tried to stabilize his emotions, and said: "Li Shi, listen, there is no point in you hurting them, I don't think it's better like this, you let the three of them go, let my brother take them away, and I will be a hostage, how about it?" ”

Gong Wanran was taken aback when he heard this, he grabbed Zhang Xun's arm and shook his head slightly.

Zhang Xun did not respond to Gongyanran, but said to himself: "Your hook is very clear to me, why killing people is self-evident, in fact, I understand very well that this box of things alone is not enough to save our lives." ”

Li Shi was taken aback and said, "Yoh? You're such a smart man! Yeah! You're right, I don't want this box of goods, but I can't keep it! ”

"Actually, it's not necessary, I'm the only one who knows the inside story now, and the others don't know the truth at all, so it's enough for me to keep the hostages, and the others can be spared."

"Hehe, that's not going to work! I'm not afraid of 10,000, just in case. Originally, we tried our best to come up with this drama by the Yin Soldiers, just to hide people's eyes and ears and save your lives. But it's good that you have to cause trouble, so that I have to kill people! ”

"According to you, it's our fault?"

"Isn't it? Asking for trouble! ”

"Then what are you kidnapping villagers to do as coolies!"

"What's wrong with the kidnapping of a few villagers? All the coolies who can be done tonight will be taken away, and none of the ones that can't be done will be left! So don't bother talking! Tell me where the box is, maybe I'll keep you alive. ”

Zhang Xun smiled contemptuously, seemingly unflustered, but he was quickly calculating in his heart. He knew that he was already in a dead position at this time, and there was no bargaining chip to win, and if he wanted to get out successfully, the only possibility was sophistry.

"Hehe, do you really think I'm so capable?"

"Oh? What else do you have to do? Listen to it, hehe, you don't have much to say anyway. ”

"On that day I got the key and opened the box, and I knew what you were doing. In the next few days, I sent someone to investigate, and I found out the matter clearly, even where your lair is. Although I didn't expect the government to be in league with it, I still made some preparations. ”

"Oh? Get ready? ”

Zhang Xun said calmly: "I wrote a letter to the seal, the truth of the matter and the location of your nest into it, sealed it and sent someone to send it to a friend of mine, and attached a message, if you receive my reply within a month, the letter will be burned directly, if you do not receive it, immediately open the letter and go to the post houses of various countries to spread the news to the world." Oh, by then, your secrets will be known. ”

"You! Good for you! Li Shi was angry, but after thinking about it, he was puzzled, he squinted his eyes and smiled: "You said lightly, how do I know if what you said is true?" ”

"Then you try, I'm just worried that you can't afford this responsibility!"

"This ...... That...... No matter how much it goes! I'm going to kill the three of them and then capture you alive!" Hum! I don't believe it! When the time comes, you will be able to withstand the torture! Li Shi said, lifting the knife and stabbing it across Frost's neck.

Frost glared at Li Shi, without the slightest intention of giving in.

Zhang Xun's eyes were like fire, he raised his sword and pointed directly at Li Shi, and said: "If you dare to do it, we will die!" With the hard work of the two of us, how can we take your head! ”

Zhang Xun and Li Shi looked at each other and were speechless for a while.

After a long time, Zhang Xun put down his sword and said, "Li Shi, there is a stalemate right now. Actually, you should be able to accept the condition of letting them go and replacing me as a hostage. ”

Li Shi thought for a while, pouted and said, "Okay, okay, then you two throw the sword over, and I'll let them go." ”

"Good!" Zhang Xun said that, threw the sword forward a few steps away, and he glanced at Gong Wanran, so Gong Huiran did the same and threw the sword away.

"Let them go!" Zhang Xun slowly moved forward.

"Let go." Li Shiyi waved his hand and ordered his subordinates to release people, but when people were not paying attention, he secretly glanced at Changjiao, who understood and quietly retreated into the shadows.

Shuang Di walked in the front, and the two government soldiers escorted Mr. Yan and Purple Kite to follow closely behind, and every time they took a step forward, Zhang Xun took a step closer.

Li Shi looked at Zhang Xun, but he glanced at the long horn in the shadows, Li Shi knew in his heart that as long as Zhang Xun was captured alive, others could be killed unscrupulously.

Zhang Xun also knew Li Shi's thoughts, but for Zhang Xun, if he wanted to save them and leave with Gong Wanran, then he must not make any mistakes, after all, his sophistry is the only check and balance at this time.

Zhang Xun and Shuang Di were getting closer step by step, and soon, there was only one step left between them......