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Chapter 513: Logical Deduction
Chapter 513: Logical Deduction
The visitor was none other than Xiao Di, the son of Xie Xiaofeng and Murong Qiudi. No one knew why he had suddenly appeared here, daring to intrude upon the Hongqi Escort Agency's convoy and break their flagpole, snapping the flag that symbolized the agency's authority.
This flag might not have been the Silver Sword and Arrow Flag representing the Grand Escort Leader, but it was still adorned with eighteen stars, signifying the eighteen branches of the Hongqi Escort Agency and the lives of the over two thousand members.
No one could break the Hongqi flag without consequences. Even the bandits who dared to rob their convoys understood the principle of "leaving room for reconciliation in the future." They might rob the cargo, but they would never desecrate the flag.
So, when Xiao Di snapped the flagpole, the five escort masters and over thirty escorts present froze in their tracks.
Then their expressions changed, their faces turning ashen, and the next moment, the fury in their eyes could almost burn through the sky, scorching souls.
Breaking the Hongqi Escort Agency's flag was tantamount to trampling upon their dignity. This insult could only be washed away with blood—either that of the flag breaker or the entire Hongqi Escort Agency.
Clang, clang, clang...
A series of weapons being unsheathed rang out, and dozens of swords and knives were instantly pointed at Xiao Di. Everyone glared at him as if he were already dead. They surrounded him, ready to chop him into mincemeat at any moment.
However, they did not make a move, even though they knew they had made a mistake. The Grand Escort Leader, Tie Kaicheng, was present, and they naturally awaited his command.
Xiao Di, who was at the center of the circle, had initially paled under the killing intent of the crowd, but he soon relaxed and broke into a maniacal laugh. "If your blades are already drawn, why don't you come and kill me?"
"Because they're waiting for my order," Tie Kaicheng replied as he stood up and leaned against the railing on the second floor of the Zhuangyuan Tower, overlooking the street. "They're just waiting for me to give the word, and they'll tear you to shreds."
Xiao Di glanced at Tie Kaicheng and laughed, "Then why haven't you given the order yet?"
"Because I don't want them to be humiliated," Tie Kaicheng said calmly.
As soon as Tie Kaicheng finished speaking, the faces of the escort masters and escorts showed their humiliation. What could be more humiliating than their leader not trusting them?
Xiao Di sneered, "Do you also know that they are no match for me?"
"One-on-one, they are indeed not your match," Tie Kaicheng admitted. "But your martial arts are not yet at the pinnacle. If they all attack together, you will surely perish."
"I won't run," Xiao Di said coldly.
"You won't be able to escape," Tie Kaicheng stated.
"Then why don't you let them do it?" Xiao Di laughed fearlessly, almost as if he wanted the escorts to hack him to death.
"Because I don't want them to be humiliated," Tie Kaicheng repeated the same words.
He Bing couldn't stand it anymore. He drew his waist knife and said, "Grand Escort Leader, we are not afraid of humiliation, nor are we afraid of death!"
Wang Boss pressed down on He Bing's shoulder, "The Grand Escort Leader has his own considerations. It's not your place to speak!"
At the same time, Zhang Boss stepped forward, pushing through the crowd to the outskirts of the escort team, facing Tie Kaicheng. Then he knelt straight in front of Tie Kaicheng.
"Zhang Shi failed to protect the escort flag. I should apologize with my death. But please give me a chance to redeem myself. I am willing to die on the battlefield and will never live in shame!"
In the original story, Xiao Di had taken the Silver Sword and Arrow Flag of the Hongqi Escort Agency from Zhang Shi's hands. As a result, Zhang Shi committed suicide to atone for his failure, following the original owner's rules.
Tie Kaicheng was different from the original owner. While he also valued rules, he wouldn't go as far as ordering someone to take their own life, especially since Zhang Shi was a loyal and veteran escort master in the original story.
"You turned around because of me, and there was a reason for it," Tie Kaicheng waved his hand. "But in the end, you were distracted during the escort mission. You can avoid the death penalty, but you must be punished. The reward for this escort mission is gone. When we return to the escort agency, you will be punished according to the rules. Do you admit your guilt?"
Zhang Shi immediately knocked his head on the ground, "Zhang Shi admits his guilt!"
The next moment, he got up, turned around, long knife in hand, his eyes fixed on Xiao Di, ready to be the first to rush forward and fight to the death.
Tie Kaicheng didn't give them the order to attack. Instead, he looked at Xiao Di and sneered, "You're seeking death."
Xiao Di sneered but remained silent.
Tie Kaicheng continued, "You seem to be seeking death, but in fact, you know you can't die."
Xiao Di's smile faded, and he glared at Tie Kaicheng.
Tie Kaicheng went on, "You're torturing yourself with this suicidal behavior, and at the same time, you're torturing Xie Xiaofeng. This is a common problem in your family, and it's your freedom to do so. As long as you don't harm others, you can do whatever you want.
Because of the twisted relationship between you and your father, you want to take revenge on him. If you want to commit suicide or kill him, that's your choice. But why involve others and trample on their dignity?"
Xiao Di could no longer laugh, and his eyes burned with anger.
"Selfish and self-interested, only thinking of yourself, and implicating others." Tie Kaicheng finally said, "Not only does Xie Xiaofeng have a problem in his brain, but Mo Dai Xian Sheng and you also have problems in your brains!"
"Do you know how to treat a brain problem?" Tie Kaicheng asked.
Xiao Di's mouth twitched, and he coldly said, "Cut off the head, and the disease will be cured."
"You're absolutely right," Tie Kaicheng nodded and placed his right hand on the sword hilt.
The next moment, a figure suddenly appeared on the roof of the carriage behind Xiao Di.
Reasonably, dozens of escorts and escorts had already surrounded Xiao Di, making it difficult for even a bird to fly through, let alone a person. It would be extremely difficult for anyone to enter or leave, let alone escape the eyes of the crowd.
But this person appeared on the roof of the carriage without warning, unseen by at least five escorts and over thirty escorts.
So, they looked at him with caution in their eyes.
At the same time, the conversation between Tie Kaicheng and Xiao Di just now echoed in their ears, and they suddenly realized something. They looked at this person with incredulity in their eyes.
Wang Boss's eyes flickered, and he gritted his teeth, "Are you surnamed Xie?"
The visitor was, of course, Xie Xiaofeng.
But Xie Xiaofeng ignored Wang Boss and looked at Tie Kaicheng, "I finally understand why you have been hostile towards me."
"Why?" Tie Kaicheng asked.
"Because of your father, Tie Zhongqi," Xie Xiaofeng sighed.
Tian Zun had assassinated Tie Zhongqi, and Tian Zun was Murong Qiudi. Xie Xiaofeng was Murong Qiudi's man, and they also had a son together.
So, it was only natural for Tie Kaicheng to target Xie Xiaofeng. He had every right to do so.
Logical!
(End of Chapter)
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