Chapter 154: Just Wait to Collect the Body!

"Search thoroughly. That little bitch has a quick mind and is no ordinary person."

His companion believed that Lu Yao wouldn't be foolish enough to risk her life by jumping into the sea.

In the torrential downpour, the ocean waves were rolling furiously; even an immortal would undoubtedly die upon jumping down.

Let alone Lu Yao, who was unarmed.

The two kidnappers conducted a blanket search of the vicinity, but found nothing.

The moment Xiang Biao thought of the ten million that was almost within his grasp slipping away, he punched a puddle in a fit of rage. The dirty water splashed across his face as he glared through gritted teeth at the boundless sea, letting out a furious roar.

Bang, bang, bang!

Suddenly, gunshots rang out from behind.

Terrified, Xiang Biao dropped to the ground, his gaze sweeping frantically around to locate the source of the gunfire.

His companion hit the dirt on the other side and asked in a trembling whisper, "Could it be that Ye Zehong has caught up to us?"

The words had barely left his mouth when dazzling high-beam headlights illuminated the gloomy surroundings.

The glare shone directly on Xiang Biao.

Before Xiang Biao could attempt to flee, a sharp pain shot through his leg as fresh blood gushed out.

His companion was too terrified to make a rash move, suffering through agonizing psychological torture.

A modified off-road vehicle drove toward them. Its exceptionally bright headlights made it impossible for Xiang Biao and his companion to keep their eyes open.

Xiang Biao raised a hand to block the blinding glare and caught sight of a tall figure stepping out of the vehicle, holding a black long-handled umbrella as he walked in their direction.

Xiang Biao wiped the rainwater from his face. As the figure drew closer, his features became increasingly clear.

The companion recognized him first, turning deathly pale and trembling uncontrollably all over.

"Where is Lu Yao?!"

Ye Zehong raised the black umbrella higher, revealing a pair of deep, dark eyes. His gaze was as cold and sharp as a honed blade, plunging deep into the two kidnappers.

Xiang Biao knew that being caught by Ye Zehong meant certain death.

Feigning composure, his pupils contracted as he lowered his voice. "We've hidden her in a place nobody knows. If you want to save her, you must promise to spare our lives, and then I'll tell you her exact location."

At these words, his companion stared at Xiang Biao in astonishment, instantly grasping his intention and chiming in eagerly, "Yes, yes, yes... That wretched woman is hidden away. If you let us go, we'll tell you where she is. Otherwise, you can just wait to collect her corpse!"

The phrase "wretched woman" caused Ye Zehong's expression to sink further, the depths of his eyes radiating a chilling frost.

*Bang.*

The companion's shoulder was struck, and fresh blood mixed with rainwater began to stream down continuously.

Ye Zehong's cold lips curved into a sinister smile. "If the wound on your arm isn't cleaned and bandaged in time within the hour, it will fester and become infected, and the blood vessels will necrose. Naturally, the doctor will suggest amputation to save your life."

The kidnapper was so terrified that he tightly clutched his bleeding wound with his hand. An inexplicable chill shook his body, and his face drained of all color.

Ye Zehong shifted his chilling gaze to Xiang Biao, his eyes like razor-sharp daggers. "Same goes for you. He loses an arm, you lose a leg."

The frigid words spilled from Ye Zehong's unyielding lips, carrying a deeply terrifying chill.

Xiang Biao and his companion trembled violently, dropping to their knees and kowtowing to beg Ye Zehong for mercy.

Unwilling to spend the rest of his life as a cripple, Xiang Biao pleaded frantically, "Second Master Ye, please, spare us! We were only hired by the Song family to abduct your girlfriend."

His companion quickly echoed, "That's right! What we said just now was actually a lie. We didn't hide your girlfriend at all. We chased her all the way to this spot, and then she simply vanished."

Bang, bang, bang!

Three bullets landed with pinpoint precision right in front of Xiang Biao and his companion.