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Tao'er stared intently at the third leader not far in front of her, her heart filled with boundless hatred.

She suppressed her hatred; now that Ayan was in his hands, they were in a very passive position.

We can only let him be arrogant for now.

She glanced at Ayan.

The child didn't cry today. His little face was tense and his lips were tightly closed, but the fear in his eyes was undeniable. After all, he was only five years old; it was impossible for him not to be afraid.

Xiao Yi stood beside Tao'er, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, veins bulging.

He stared intently at Ma Jiakang, wishing he could tear him to pieces right now.

This despicable, shameless, and arrogant scoundrel is already getting a huge advantage by being made the leader of Tiger Head Stronghold, yet he still dares to make demands.

Wait a minute, he'll make him suffer a terrible death.

Now, we can only let him be smug for a quarter of an hour.

"My conditions are very simple."

Ma Jiakang dragged out his words, a sinister smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"You wretched servant, dying right here in front of me is the price you pay for scheming against me."

"If you do that, I'll release this little brat."

He patted Ayan's face with the back of his knife. Ayan flinched back but didn't cry out.

Xiao Yi's temper flared up instantly, and he took a step forward: "Ma Jiakang, you're asking for death!"

"Dare you take Tao'er's life?"

"You bastard, what are you yelling about?"

Ma Jiakang stiffened his neck and pressed the blade a little closer to Ayan's neck. "Who do you think you are?"

Now I am the leader of this stronghold, and I call the shots!

"That wretched woman caused me so much trouble before, now that she's only dying, that's already letting her off easy!"

He got more and more excited as he spoke, and the malice in his eyes almost overflowed: "Since you, you dog, care about her so much and can't bear to see her die!"

I'm determined to kill her today!

I not only want her dead, I want you to kill her with your own hands!

He roared out the last few words, spitting as he spoke, his eyes filled with malice.

"You're pushing your luck, you hyperesthesia!"

The First Madam could no longer contain herself, so she stepped forward and pointed at the Third Master, cursing him.

"I've already agreed to let you be the leader of Tiger Head Stronghold, and you're still making such an excessive request?"

When did Xiaotao ever harm you?

It was clearly you and the second wife having an affair, and the head of the household caught you red-handed.

"It was the head of the gang who punished you two. What does it have to do with Tao'er and the others?"

She was so angry that she was trembling all over.

These three leaders usually act all respectable, but who would have thought they were even more ruthless than the leader?

I thought he only wanted the position of chieftain, but I never expected that he wanted not only the chieftain but also Tao'er's life.

"Madam, shut your mouth!"

Second Madam Liu jumped out in a shrill voice, "Come here!"

Who do you think you are?

How dare you insult Brother Ma?

Do you still think it's the time when the big boss is in charge?

Don't forget, the leader is dead!

It was those two people you were protecting who killed them!

"It's one thing if you don't avenge the leader, but why are you speaking up for them?"

She glared at the First Madam, her lips practically pursed to her ears: "Do you believe that if you say another word, Brother Ma will sell you and your daughter to a brothel once he becomes the chieftain?"

That first wife is such a fool; she actually offended Brother Ma for those two people.

She could have easily become the chieftain's wife, but now that she's offended Brother Ma, she's probably in big trouble.

Even if she doesn't think about herself, she should at least think about her worthless daughter.

Madam Liu sneered inwardly. This First Madam is usually quite composed; has she lost her mind today?

"Liu, do you even have the right to speak here?"

The First Madam snorted coldly, her gaze sharp.

"I'm talking to hypertrophic esophageal syndrome right now!"

Besides, he's not the leader of Tiger Head Stronghold yet, so you don't need to act like a bully here.

Don't they know their place? Coming from a humble background, they'll always have this petty, stingy attitude!

She looked Liu up and down, her eyes full of disdain: "It's one thing to be petty, but she can't even see the situation clearly. Her heart is blacker than charcoal!"

Those who aid and abet evil will meet a terrible end!

"you……"

Liu was so angry that she stomped her feet.

He turned around and tugged at Ma Jiakang's sleeve, "Brother Ma, look at how that woman talks!"

You have to help me get revenge!

"Alright! Shut up!"

No one will think you're mute if you don't speak!

Ma Jiakang flung her hand away and roared impatiently.

He still preferred the First Madam, a lady from a prominent family. This Lady Liu was good for nothing except knowing how to be charming and pleasing men in bed!

The second wife snorted, pursed her lips, and ultimately shut her mouth and remained silent.

Ma Jiakang turned to look at Tao'er and Xiao Yi, then brandished the knife against A Yan's neck again: "Feed..."

Are you going to kill this vile servant girl or not?

If you don't kill me, I'll...

The blade pressed down, and a red mark immediately appeared on Ayan's delicate neck.

Ayan winced in pain, but gritted his teeth and didn't cry. Instead, he shouted, "Uncle Shi Qi, don't kill Sister Tao'er!"

"If you dare to touch Sister Tao'er, I will never forgive you for the rest of my life!"

"Shut up!

Are you looking for death?

"You little brat!"

Ma Jiakang cursed viciously.

Tao'er and Xiao Yi quickly exchanged a glance.

Their years of tacit understanding allowed them to instantly grasp each other's meaning.

Tao'er took a deep breath and took a step forward: "Don't yell at the child, I'll give you my life."

She approached Xiao Yi and said quickly in a voice only the two of them could hear, "The knife has a spring button. When you press it, the blade comes out, and when you release it, the blade retracts."

Let's fool that bastard, Ma Jiakang, first.

As she spoke, she had already slipped the switchblade hidden in her sleeve into Xiao Yi's hand.

Xiao Yi gripped the small knife, his face immediately contorted with pain and struggle: "Tao'er..."

For Ayan's sake, I have no other choice but to do this...

sorry!"

His voice trembled, and his eyes were red. He portrayed a man forced to kill his wife to save his child with remarkable depth and realism.

Ma Jiakang threw his head back and laughed loudly, the sound particularly jarring in the mountain wind, "Hahaha..."

You little brat, did you see that?

In crucial moments, you're still unimportant!

Tao turned around and scolded sharply, "Ma Jiakang, don't be so smug, I did it voluntarily!"

Remember what you just said, and keep your word!

Otherwise, even if I become a ghost in the underworld, I won't let you off the hook!

This is the moment.

"Ouch!"

Ma Jiakang suddenly screamed in pain, his hand loosened, and the knife almost fell to the ground.

It turned out that Ayan had taken advantage of his smugness and bit his wrist hard.

The child bit down very hard, as if he was using all his strength.

"You little bastard!" Ma Jiakang winced in pain and reflexively flung his hand away.

Ayan's small body was flung out by him, flying directly towards the cliff behind him.

"Ayan..."

Tao'er and Xiao Yi both let out heart-wrenching screams at the same time.

No one expected this unexpected turn of events.

The two rushed toward the edge of the cliff at the same time.

Xiao Yi was originally faster, but Ma Jiakang and the Second Madam, who had reacted, held him tightly on either side.

He roared and punched Ma Jiakang in the face, then kicked the second wife away.

At the critical moment, Tao'er rushed to the edge of the cliff and grabbed Ayan's wrist.

The immense force of the fall pulled her halfway off the cliff, leaving half of her body dangling over the edge.

She gripped Ayan tightly, her knuckles turning white, and the veins on her arms bulging.

"Ayan, don't be afraid!" she said through gritted teeth, her voice surprisingly steady.

"With your older sister here, nothing will happen to you!"

Hold on tight to your sister, don't let go!

Ayan looked up at her with his little face, and tears finally fell: "Tao'er... Sister..."

Let go...

You'll die too...

Ayan's sobbing voice rang out.

"Don't cry! Hold on tight!"

Tao'er tried her best to pull upwards, but the weight of a five-year-old child plus the inertia of falling meant that her strength alone was not enough.

Her body slid outwards little by little, and pebbles rolled down the cliff beneath her.

Xiao Yi punched Ma Jiakang away and was about to rush over to help.

Tao'er was about to give up and was about to slip into her spatial dimension when she realized she couldn't worry about anything else right now.

Even if her secret is exposed, there's nothing she can do.

"Little Peach, be careful!"

Dongkui, who had just woken up, stumbled over and screamed.

Hearing Dongkui's shout, Tao'er was overjoyed. Dongkui was not dead, she was still alive, that's wonderful!

She can hold on a little longer, so let her hold on a little longer.

With Dongkui here, she no longer needs to expose her secret in front of so many people.

After all, she understood the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime.

But no one expected...

Liu rushed out from the side and shoved Tao'er hard with all her might.

"ah………"

Tao'er lost her balance instantly, and together with Ayan, whom she was tightly holding, they fell into the abyss.