TNIBFT -Chapter 105 Then You’d Better Hurry

“A lowly bastard like you dares to speak rudely to this general?”

Ji Zhengping looked at Ye Shuangxue with a half-smile and waved to his men. “Take her as well.”

“General Ji!”

Xiao Xun’er was furious. She stepped forward, blocking the space between Ji Zhengping and Ye Tian.

She refused to believe that, as the city lord’s own daughter—the young lady of Sifang City—her words carried no weight in front of Ji Zhengping.

Crack! A sharp sound rang out.

Xiao Xun’er flicked out the nine-section whip at her waist. Her eyes turned cold as she looked at the guards preparing to charge. “Let’s see who dares step forward.”

The guards hesitated, exchanging glances before looking toward Ji Zhengping.

Unfazed, Ji Zhengping shouted, “Seize them!”

His voice boomed like a bell.

Neither side was willing to back down.

The guards looked from Xiao Xun’er to Ji Zhengping. After all, she was just the young lady—never involved in the major affairs of Sifang City. Ji Zhengping, on the other hand, was the city lord’s right-hand man. After a brief hesitation, someone rushed forward, attempting to capture Ye Tian and his two children.

Once one person moved, others quickly followed.

Just as Xiao Xun’er’s whip lashed out, Ji Zhengping immediately intervened, restraining her.

Each of them grabbed one end of the whip, locking each other in place.

Seeing the guards charging toward him, Ye Tian grabbed pillows and blankets from the bed and hurled them wildly, urging his children, “Run! Go home and wait for me!”

“The faster, the better!”

Bang!

A blade came crashing down, splintering the wooden bed frame into pieces.

Ye Tian’s eyes widened as he stared at the bed, now split cleanly in two. His heart pounded wildly.

Damn it, who said ancient cold weapons weren’t powerful? Come out and take a hit if you dare!

“I’m not leaving! If you don’t go, we’re not going anywhere either!” Ye Shuangxue said stubbornly, her small face set with determination as she stared at Ye Tian.

Another group of guards rushed forward. Ye Shuangxue’s anger flared—were they really treating her like someone easy to bully just because she hadn’t fought back?

“Ah!”

The fierce little “tiger” let out a roar.

Ye Tian instantly felt something was wrong—she was about to act recklessly again. He bent down, about to pick her up—

But before he could, the girl’s bangs suddenly lifted, and she leapt into the air, delivering a flying kick toward the incoming guards. Her movements were fluid and effortless.

Boom!

With a loud crash, the guard in front was sent flying over a meter backward. The group behind him stared wide-eyed, shock written all over their faces.

They couldn’t stop her at all!

Ye Tian stood there dumbfounded. Even he was stunned by his daughter’s strength. How long had she been training? And she was already this powerful?

No wonder that old man Sun Wuji hovered around her all day.

She really was someone heaven itself was feeding.

Watching her small figure dart through the crowd, Ye Shuangxue grew more valiant with every strike. Seven or eight guards were no match for her. Meanwhile, Ye Tian could only stand aside with Ye Yunting, acting like a cheer squad.

“Watch your back!”

“Yes, that’s it—hit him! Hit him!”

“Knock them all down, you lackeys!”

Ye Tian shouted excitedly, bursting with pride for his daughter. Suddenly, a chill ran down his spine—a bad premonition surged in his heart.

Behind him, someone shouted loudly:

“Ye Shuangxue, if you don’t come over right now, I’ll kill Ye Tian!”

The voice rang out clearly.

In the midst of battle, Ye Shuangxue abruptly turned her head. She saw a blade pressed against Ye Tian’s neck—its gleaming edge ready to take his life at any moment.

She glanced around, then lifted her chin and said, “Let go of my father.”

“You’re not in a position to bargain. Come over now, or I’ll kill Ye Tian immediately!”

The fat man behind him was breathing heavily, clearly just as nervous.

With his trembling hands, Ye Tian could feel the cold, sharp blade wavering against his skin—drawing closer and farther away with every shake.

“Big brother, be careful…” Ye Tian said, on the verge of tears.

“Shut up!”

The fat man barked coldly, pressing the blade even closer. Ye Tian’s whole body went numb with fear.

Meanwhile, Ye Shuangxue had been captured. Several guards immediately stepped forward to tie up Ye Tian and Ye Yunting. With a satisfied look, Ji Zhengping put away his nine-section whip and said, “I still have military duties to attend to, so I won’t keep the young lady company any longer.”

“You—!”

Xiao Xun’er clenched her teeth in fury. Ji Zhengping, still wearing a sly grin, continued, “Oh, right. Lately, spies from Great Zhou have been rampant. I’ll also take Ye Tian back for a proper investigation. Farewell.”

With a wave of his hand, the entire group left in a rush.

Unwilling to give up, Xiao Xun’er followed behind Ye Tian and the others. She called out to him, “Don’t worry. You were dragged into this because of me. I’ll take responsibility and get you out.”

Hearing this, Ye Tian turned around from within the crowd and said, “Then you’d better hurry.”

His expression was one of eager anticipation.

Xiao Xun’er was speechless. Couldn’t this guy at least pretend to be a little reserved?

Ji Shaobai was dead.

According to Yuan Heipang’s testimony, the one who sealed the doors and windows of the hotpot shop was most likely Ji Shaobai. He had eaten at the shop at noon, and the fire broke out that afternoon. Xiao Xun’er was certain—one hundred percent—that Ji Shaobai had set the fire, intending to burn Ye Tian alive.

Recently, rumors had spread throughout the city about her close relationship with Ye Tian and their joint hotpot business.

Based on what she knew of Ji Shaobai, he must have been jealous of Ye Tian. This wasn’t the first time he had done something like this.

Thinking of this gave Xiao Xun’er a headache. The only thing she could do now was rush back to the City Lord’s Mansion—only her father, the City Lord, could save Ye Tian.

…

Sifang City, on the streets.

Ye Tian’s hands were shackled with heavy iron chains. With every step he took, the chains clanged loudly.

Pedestrians on the street hurriedly stepped aside in fear.

Recognizing Ye Tian and the two children, some familiar customers whispered among themselves. Ye Tian even found the mood to greet a few acquaintances.

“Hurry up! Stop dragging your feet!”

A guard kicked Ye Tian in the backside. Since he already had an injury there, the pain made him nearly jump on the spot.

Ye Shuangxue and Ye Yunting looked completely bewildered.

The children didn’t yet understand fear. Their curious eyes darted around as they followed the group forward.

Ji Zhengping turned his head slightly, sneering at Ye Tian. “Don’t think that just because you’ve latched onto the young lady, you can do whatever you want in Sifang City.”

“Crushing lowly people like you is as easy as crushing an ant. What, still waiting for the young lady to save you?”

Ji Zhengping laughed mockingly.

Ye Tian rolled his eyes and said, “Your son is dead—I sympathize with you. But that doesn’t mean you can go insane and can’t stand seeing other families together.”

“I didn’t even know your son.”

“I know!”

Ji Zhengping’s voice turned cold, his gaze dark as he stared at Ye Tian. “I know you don’t have the ability—or the guts—to kill my son. But he died because of you. So you all must die!”

Damn it!

Ye Tian was furious. If he had any internal energy, he would have slapped this scumbag to death right then and there.

Just as Ji Zhengping finished speaking, something suddenly rushed toward them from behind at high speed.

A seasoned veteran, Ji Zhengping reacted instinctively and tried to dodge—

Bang!

Something struck his head.

Grimacing in pain, Ji Zhengping spun around to look behind him. The street was bustling as usual, nothing out of the ordinary.

Several civilians stared at him in terror.

Ji Zhengping suddenly felt warmth in his palm. Looking down, he saw it was covered in bright red blood.

“Who was it?!”