Guo Qixing nodded and said, "Brother Zhuzi, I'll follow your lead."
The two finalized their plan, and then over a hundred people split into two teams, slowly circling around toward the back of the bamboo grove.
Inside the bamboo grove, Jiang Tianliang led eighty Ming family elites, lurking on the right side of the path.
"Everyone, stay sharp. No one is to kill Liu Tiezhu when the time comes."
Jiang Tianliang's old face darkened, his tone icy cold.
Eighty men, ambushing Liu Tiezhu alone.
In his eyes, Liu Tiezhu was already a fish on the chopping block.
"Brother Jiang, are you planning to catch Liu Tiezhu and give him a good torturing?" Li Xiaorong, the action team leader beside him, leaned in and said.
"That kid took out several of my operations. I won't let him die so easily."
"Once we catch him, I'll make sure he tastes the agony of wishing he were dead."
Jiang Tianliang's face was grim, with a look that could devour someone.
As the two plotted how to torment Liu Tiezhu, they had no idea they were already surrounded.
"Jiang Tianliang, this old dog still won't give up?" Behind them, Liu Tiezhu finished counting his men and couldn't help but sneer coldly.
"Brother Zhuzi, no need to waste words on these people," Guo Qixing said.
Liu Tiezhu nodded and said, "Keep Jiang Tianliang alive. Send the rest to meet their ancestors."
Guo Qixing waved his hand at that, and over a hundred men quietly gathered around.
"Kill everyone except that old dog in the middle."
With that, Guo Qixing drew his pistol first and aimed at Jiang Tianliang's right leg.
The other men lined up, each targeting their designated kill.
Meanwhile, Jiang Tianliang's side remained completely unaware.
Their eyes were fixed on the path, terrified of missing Liu Tiezhu's figure.
"Fire!"
Guo Qixing shouted, firing a shot that hit Jiang Tianliang's right leg.
The others were stunned and quickly turned their guns around.
But as soon as they moved, countless bullets flew toward them.
Bang, bang, bang...
Gunfire rang out continuously, the bamboo grove filled with dazzling sparks.
Sixty of the eighty men died on the spot.
The remaining twenty knew the tide had turned, so they leaped from the bamboo grove onto the path, trying to escape.
But the moment they jumped down, a second round of bullets rained on them, turning them into sieves.
In less than five minutes, all of Jiang Tianliang's men were wiped out.
The remaining Jiang Tianliang was completely numb, shouting frantically, "Who are you people? How dare you kill the Ming family's men!"
"Old dog, take a look at who I am."
Liu Tiezhu strode out from behind, a smile on his face as he spoke to Jiang Tianliang.
"You... impossible..."
"How did you know we were lying in ambush here?"
Jiang Tianliang's eyes were bloodshot, screaming like a madman.
Slap...
Liu Tiezhu raised his hand and slapped Jiang Tianliang across the face.
"Old dog, if you want a quick death, answer my questions obediently."
Jiang Tianliang covered his face and laughed hysterically, "Hahaha, Liu Tiezhu, beg me!"
"If you kneel and beg me, I'll tell you everything you want to know."
He knew his life was over. Even if he made it back alive, Ming Tianfeng wouldn't let him off.
So before dying, he might as well humiliate Liu Tiezhu and fulfill one last wish.
Liu Tiezhu frowned, then turned his gaze to Guo Qixing.
"Got a dagger?"
"Yeah."
Guo Qixing didn't hesitate, pulling out a dagger and handing it to Liu Tiezhu.
Seeing this, Jiang Tianliang laughed again.
"Think you can scare me? I didn't get where I am by being soft."
"Go ahead and kill me if you've got the guts. You won't learn a thing about Ming Tianfeng's affairs."
This was his biggest leverage. He was confident Liu Tiezhu wouldn't dare kill him easily, or he'd lose those secrets.
"Kill you?" Liu Tiezhu sneered. "Who said I'm going to kill you?"
"You old dog have wronged me so many times. Killing you would be letting you off easy."
As he spoke, Liu Tiezhu's dagger swiftly plunged into Jiang Tianliang's left leg.
Ah... ah... ah...
Jiang Tianliang clutched his thigh tightly, letting out screams like a pig being slaughtered.
His features twisted into a knot, cold sweat the size of beans pouring from his forehead.
"You can't take this from the start? How disappointing."
Liu Tiezhu stared coldly at Jiang Tianliang, slowly twisting the dagger embedded in his flesh.
"Ah... damn it..."
"Liu Tiezhu, damn your ancestors..."
Jiang Tianliang convulsed wildly, cursing Liu Tiezhu at the top of his lungs.
Liu Tiezhu's expression didn't change, but he twisted the dagger faster.
Soon, a bloody piece of flesh was cut off, blood spurting out.
Liu Tiezhu didn't stop, tossing the flesh in front of Jiang Tianliang.
Dealing with a seasoned scoundrel like Jiang Tianliang required ruthlessness.
Only by making him taste unbearable agony would he spill the secrets later.
Before Jiang Tianliang could catch his breath, the dagger plunged in again.
Ahhh...
Jiang Tianliang's eyes bulged, bloodshot, his head thrashing like a madman's.
Crack, crack, crack...
The sound of the dagger scraping against bone.
Even Guo Qixing, watching from the side, broke out in a cold sweat.
Jiang Tianliang convulsed for a moment, then passed out.
Soon, he was jolted awake by the searing pain.
"I'll talk. I'll tell you whatever you want to know."
Jiang Tianliang was utterly terrified now.
Liu Tiezhu pulled out the dagger and stabbed it into Jiang Tianliang's right leg again, twisting it.
Even Guo Qixing was baffled.
Jiang Tianliang had already given in, so why was Liu Tiezhu still torturing him? Wasn't he afraid of killing him?
Liu Tiezhu was indeed afraid of killing Jiang Tianliang—that would cost him valuable leads.
But judging by Jiang Tianliang's reaction, he wouldn't die anytime soon.
This last stab wasn't about venting anger either.
It was to break Jiang Tianliang completely.
Only when a person is broken do they speak the truth.
"Damn it, damn it..."
Jiang Tianliang's face was like a vengeful ghost, clutching his leg and cursing Liu Tiezhu wildly.
Liu Tiezhu acted as if he hadn't heard, slowly twisting the dagger.
Ah...
"Liu Tiezhu, if you're a real man, give me a quick death!"
Jiang Tianliang was completely shattered, screaming frantically.
This time, he just wanted to die quickly, unable to endure this agony any longer.
"Looks like I haven't stabbed deep enough."
Liu Tiezhu smiled faintly, pulled out the dagger, and plunged it in again.
This time, it severed an artery, the tip scraping against bone.
Gurgle, gurgle...
Blood gushed out, soaking Jiang Tianliang's pants.
His face pale, Jiang Tianliang opened his mouth, gasping heavily.
It took a long moment before a piercing scream escaped his lips.
After Jiang Tianliang screamed for a few minutes, Liu Tiezhu began slowly twisting the dagger again.
"Big... big brother, I was wrong..."
"Please, just give me a quick death."
Jiang Tianliang was in tears, staring at Liu Tiezhu with desperate pleading.
Liu Tiezhu said calmly, "If you want it quick, tell me Ming Tianfeng's secret hideout."