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Chapter 497: Iron Tiger Returns
Chapter 497: Iron Tiger Returns
Xue Keran and Jin Lanhua sat facing each other.
Tie Kaicheng asked Jin Lanhua, "Did you sleep with Xie Xiaofeng yesterday?"
Jin Lanhua raised an eyebrow at Xue Keran, "Of course. Although we haven't seen each other for several years, he is still very vigorous."
Xue Keran smiled slightly, not angry at all, "But you almost got captured by the Big Boss's men."
Jin Lanhua replied calmly, "Even if I die, I will never betray him."
Xue Keran and Jin Lanhua locked eyes, and invisible sparks seemed to burst in the air between them once again.
Sun Xingyu, who was beside them, was filled with curiosity.
She wondered how Tie Kaicheng knew about Jin Lanhua and Xie Xiaofeng's relationship and why she would be captured by the Big Boss because of Xie Xiaofeng. She was also intrigued by the fact that Tie Kaicheng had anticipated this and sent Rong Zhengjie and Li Cheng to rescue her.
Tie Kaicheng questioned Jin Lanhua, "But Xie Xiaofeng might not care about your life or death."
Jin Lanhua remained silent for a moment before replying with a casual laugh, "I'm willing to accept that."
At that moment, Jin Lanhua's expression held not a trace of her usual coquettishness. Instead, it was filled with a sense of unwavering devotion and purity, causing even Xue Keran to lean back in surprise.
It was indeed a pity for Jin Lanhua. The matter concerning Ajie and Xie Xiaofeng was not some kind of secret that couldn't be spoken of. Whether she told others or not, it wouldn't have affected Xie Xiaofeng's killing spree. Moreover, not long after her death, Xie Xiaofeng's true identity was revealed.
Her death could be described as utterly worthless. She didn't even earn a sliver of remembrance from Xie Xiaofeng. From now on, her name could be changed to Jin 'Truly' White-Death Lanhua.
Now that Tie Kaicheng had taken the initiative to lend her a helping hand, he wouldn't just stand by and let her die.
"By the way, there's one more thing," Rong Zhengjie suddenly spoke up.
"What is it?" Tie Kaicheng asked.
"Iron Tiger is back," Rong Zhengjie said, "I saw him leading three people who were tied together into the Dongcheng Gate."
Xue Keran frowned slightly, "I could have made sure Iron Tiger couldn't find you here, but now that Bamboo Leaf Green has discovered this place, I can't keep the secret any longer."
Tie Kaicheng nodded and instructed Rong Zhengjie and Li Cheng, "Go to the street outside the eastern gate of the compound. There are two carriages there. Knock them out and bring the carriages here."
"There's no need for that. I've already brought them here," a calm voice said.
As the voice echoed, a tall figure appeared at the door of the side courtyard.
Iron Tiger had returned, and he was staring at them coldly.
Tie Kaicheng blinked, stroking his chin as he asked in confusion, "Shouldn't you be looking for that useless Ajie?"
In the original story, after Iron Tiger went to report to the Big Boss, he first went to see Ajie at Han the Great Grandmother's brothel, only to find out that Ajie had already passed away.
Upon hearing that Iron Tiger was back, Tie Kaicheng had planned to quickly send these people away and then go watch the spectacle. But now, Iron Tiger had returned.
Iron Tiger let out a cold laugh and glanced at Tie Kaicheng before turning to Xue Keran, "But before I look for him, I want to deal with a treacherous and unfaithful person."
However, Xue Keran was not intimidated by him at all. She smiled gracefully, "I enjoy your strength, and you enjoy my gentleness. I don't ask about your true identity, and you don't question my background."
Xue Keran continued in a soft voice, "I'm not your person, so how can I be accused of being treacherous?"
Iron Tiger remained unmoved, his voice cold, "Even if you don't ask about my identity, you should be aware of my martial arts skills."
Xue Keran nodded, "I know."
"Then, knowing that, how dare you shelter the Big Boss's enemy? Aren't you afraid that I'll crush you with one palm strike?"
Iron Tiger's pupils contracted sharply as he finally asked the real question that had brought him here, "Who is he?"
Iron Tiger considered himself a top-notch expert, but from Iron Fist Ayong's injuries, he could tell that Ajie was also an incredibly skilled martial artist.
A confrontation between top experts was never a one-sided affair.
So Iron Tiger was cautious; he needed to know Ajie's true identity to devise a targeted strategy and even use words and actions to lower his opponent's confidence before the battle, increasing his own chances of victory.
The reason he had returned to Xue Keran's place was not to harm her, as he had claimed.
As an experienced man of the world, how could he truly be angry at a woman who didn't belong to him? His real intention was to find out Ajie's identity from Xue Keran!
Xue Keran, of course, understood this logic. "Why should I tell you?"
Jin Lanhua let out a cold laugh and interjected, "He's the Grim Reaper who will take your lives!"
Iron Tiger looked at Xue Keran, then at Jin Lanhua, and finally at Old Miaozi's family, who were watching him warily. He finally smiled, "You probably don't understand one thing."
"What is it?" Xue Keran asked.
Iron Tiger said leisurely, "If you tell me, I might not do anything to you. But if you don't tell me..."
Jin Lanhua remained calm and collected, clearly having prepared herself for this moment. "What can you do?"
"I can take you to find him," Iron Tiger said with a casual smile. "The two carriages at the door are prepared for you."
Wa's pupils contracted sharply as she finally understood why Iron Tiger had mentioned bringing the carriages earlier.
So this was his true intention—to use them as hostages!
Old Miaozi's eyes widened, but before he could say anything, Xue Keran sighed, "Do you think you can threaten him with us?"
"You betrayed the Big Boss for him, which is already a capital offense. Do you think he would care about your lives?" Iron Tiger asked.
Xue Keran replied indifferently, "That's because you don't understand him."
Jin Lanhua didn't know Xie Xiaofeng, and neither did she understand Iron Tiger. However, she would never allow Xie Xiaofeng to be threatened, so she glanced at a large tree not far away.
Old Miaozi abruptly stood up, ready to fight to the death.
But as soon as he rose, a hand appeared on his shoulder, pushing him back down into his seat.
Tie Kaicheng looked at Iron Tiger and said, "Hello."
"Head Iron Escort," Iron Tiger acknowledged with a neutral tone. "Do you have something to say?"
"Why don't you ask me if I know Ajie's identity?" Tie Kaicheng questioned.
Iron Tiger's eyes flickered, "You know?"
He had heard about Old Miaozi's family and had assumed that Tie Kaicheng had gotten involved out of a sense of justice. That was why he had previously ignored Tie Kaicheng.
He thought he had given Tie Kaicheng enough face, and Tie Kaicheng should have known better than to get involved. Yet, here he was, interrupting the conversation.
And it seemed like he knew Ajie's true identity?
"Yes," Tie Kaicheng casually waved his hand and then didn't bother to hide the information. "He's the third young master of the Shenjian Manor, Xie Xiaofeng, who faked his death and disappeared for seven or eight years!"
Iron Tiger, "...'
Jin Lanhua, "...'
Xue Keran couldn't help but roll her eyes. She knew Tie Kaicheng's heart was as dark as they came.
(End of Chapter)
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