Qiao Tianba and Xu Bo, one a seven-star martial artist and the other an eight-star martial artist, attempting to engage a War God-level martial artist would be no different than seeking death!
As for Liu Yidao, while he was confident that he was nearly invincible in the Martial Dao Grandmaster realm, he wasn't so arrogant as to believe he could contend with a War God. That would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!
“You… you really are the Ghost Masked War God?”
Seeing that Liu Yidao, Qiao Tianba, and Xu Bo not only dared not make a move but were trembling, Qiao Lin sobered up considerably. He also sensed that the aura emanating from Jiang Wuming was far more powerful and terrifying than Liu Yidao's. He couldn't help but recall Qin Xiaozhi's earlier words.
*Thump!*
*Thump!*
The only response Qiao Lin received were two muffled thuds.
At the entrance of the villa hall, Qiao Tianba and Xu Bo collapsed onto the ground almost simultaneously.
A reputation precedes a person.
They were both terrified by the title "Ghost Masked War God"!
Not just them, even Liu Yidao's face instantly turned as pale as paper, and he stood there trembling, like a blade of grass in the wind, liable to be blown over at any moment!
Originally, he had secretly decided to find an opportunity to escape. Although he knew he was no match for a War God, he thought that Jiang Wuming was so young, even if he was a War God, he must have only recently become one. If he made a desperate escape, he might have a chance!
However—
The title "Ghost Masked War God" was like a basin of ice-cold river water poured over him, directly extinguishing the flame of hope in his heart!
This was because he had heard of the legendary stories of the War Dragon Hall and the Ghost Masked War God – eliminating nine underground forces and killing three War Gods!
The most recent one was the Blood Hell, just a few days ago!
Thinking of escaping from under the Ghost Masked War God's nose was no different than a fool's daydream!
“Do you still remember what you said when I told you my boss was the Ghost Masked War God?”
Just as Qiao Tianba, Xu Bo, and Liu Yidao were being stunned by the title "Ghost Masked War God," Qin Xiaozhi asked Qiao Lin with a cold smile.
Qiao Lin's face was filled with terror as his earlier words echoed in his ears.
“Hahaha… why don’t you say your boss is Marshal Qi Wufu of the Dragon Country Martial Department?”
*Swish!*
Just as Qiao Lin recalled what he had said earlier, Qin Xiaozhi stopped talking nonsense. He grabbed Qiao Lin by the neck, his internal energy surging.
*Crack!*
Accompanied by a crisp snap, Qiao Lin's neck broke instantly, and he died on the spot.
Witnessing his son's death with his own eyes, Qiao Tianba's heart ached, but his lips were clamped shut as tight as a virgin's legs. He didn't dare utter a word, his face still filled with fear!
This was because his reason told him that he would soon follow in his son's footsteps and head to the Yellow Springs Road!
“Why did you target the Su family?”
Just then, Jiang Wuming spoke, his tone calm, but it sent a shiver down the spines of Liu Yidao, Qiao Tianba, and Xu Bo.
“I didn’t target the Su family!”
Immediately, Liu Yidao and Xu Bo responded almost in unison.
“No need to rush, I will give each of you a chance to speak.” Jiang Wuming spoke again, his gaze sweeping over Liu Yidao and Xu Bo.
“Although I worked for Qiao Tianba, it was a cooperative arrangement. I handled some troubles for him, and he paid me and my disciples a monthly fee and provided the necessary medicinal herbs for cultivation.”
Xu Bo spoke first.
Even though he knew this would displease Liu Yidao, he couldn't even save his own life now, so how could he care about that?
“I am from the Liu family. You should know that the Liu family is a martial arts family and rarely interferes in worldly affairs. I did not target the Su family, and before this, I didn’t even know there was a Su family in Jiangnan. I only came to Sujiang after receiving a commission.”
Liu Yidao also spoke. While answering Jiang Wuming's question, he was also smart enough to state his identity and show his reverence for Jiang Wuming, “If I had known you were here, I wouldn’t have dared to come even with ten times the courage of a dog!”
“Qiao Tianba, do you want to speak yourself, or should I help you?”
After hearing the replies from Xu Bo and Liu Yidao consecutively, Jiang Wuming did not comment. Instead, he turned to look at Qiao Tianba.
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
*Bang!*
Upon hearing this, Qiao Tianba prostrated himself on the ground, as if performing ancestral worship, and kowtowed enthusiastically to Jiang Wuming, begging for mercy, “Master, Qiao has ignorantly offended you. I beg you to show mercy and spare this humble one’s life!”
“If begging for mercy worked, then there would be no revenge in this world.”
Jiang Wuming spoke coldly, his face devoid of any mercy.
If he hadn’t arranged for Qin Xiaozhi to stay in Sujiang to protect Su Shiyun, Su Shiyun would have undoubtedly fallen into Qiao Lin’s clutches and suffered torment.
Moreover, if he hadn't arrived in time, Qin Xiaozhi would have died tragically at Qiao Lin's hands!
Under such circumstances, how could he let Qiao Tianba go?
The only reason he hadn't killed the three of them immediately was that he felt there was something fishy about the matter and wanted to understand the specific inside story!
“Please… please spare my life…”
Hearing Jiang Wuming's words, Qiao Tianba paused, then continued to kowtow and beg for mercy. He dared not reveal the powerful figure behind him.
“Who among you will take the initiative to chop off one of his arms?”
Jiang Wuming shifted his gaze and looked at Liu Yidao and Xu Bo again.
*Swish!*
As soon as Jiang Wuming's voice fell, a whistling sound suddenly cut through the air.
Liu Yidao suddenly drew the precious saber at his waist and slashed at Qiao Tianba, as if a streak of white light flashed by.
He had heard a chance to survive from Jiang Wuming's words and decisively attacked Qiao Tianba!
*Pfft!*
A bloody light flashed, and Qiao Tianba's right arm was instantly severed, falling to the ground stained with blood.
“Ah—”
Qiao Tianba let out a painful cry. His left hand instinctively covered the bleeding wound, and his whole body twitched uncontrollably, almost passing out.
“I’ll say… I’ll say it!”
Three seconds later, Qiao Tianba recovered some consciousness from the intense pain and said in terror, “It was Yuan Hao of the Yuan family in Jiangnan who instructed me to do this! Liu Yidao was also instructed by Yuan Hao to help me!”
*Swish!*
Upon hearing the name Yuan Hao, Qin Xiaozhi instantly thought of the events of the past, and his expression changed!
“Why did Yuan Hao have you do this?”
Jiang Wuming noticed Qin Xiaozhi's change in expression but felt that Yuan Hao shouldn't have been targeting Qin Xiaozhi.
At least, not at first!
After all, Yuan Hao had instructed Qiao Tianba to target the Su family before Jiang Wuming and Qin Xiaozhi returned to the Qin family!
“No… I don’t know.”
Qiao Tianba shook his head, and then, as if fearing Jiang Wuming wouldn't believe him, he met Jiang Wuming's gaze, “I really don’t know why he did this.”
“Do you know?”
Jiang Wuming, seeing that Qiao Tianba wasn't lying this time, turned his gaze to Liu Yidao.
“I don’t know.”
Liu Yidao shook his head and said, “As I said before, I was only commissioned by Yuan Hao. And before that, I had been in seclusion, trying to break through to the War God realm.” Da Feng Novel Network
“Since you have already made a move, continue to finish them off!”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuming pondered for a few seconds and said to Liu Yidao again.