Xia Qingtian frowned, her face filled with disgust as she repeatedly backed away. Song Junhan's expression changed drastically.
A Long had clearly told him that the smell had been masked, and as long as he followed his instructions, normal people wouldn't be able to detect it.
So how did Xia Qingtian smell it?
Seeing Xia Qingtian's expression, Song Junhan felt his face burn and his scalp tighten. He wished he could disappear into the earth.
Recalling that his current predicament was not unrelated to Xia Qingtian, he felt even more resentment. He shot Xia Qingtian a fierce glare before leaving in a flurry, half embarrassed and half hateful.
"Hey! Leaving already? I haven't finished talking to you!" Xia Qingtian had come to find Song Junhan for a serious matter.
She still needed to figure out what was going on between Song Junhan and that A Long, whether Da Ya's troubles had anything to do with this scoundrel Song Junhan, and also...
Xia Qingtian had a whole list of things she wanted to know. The more she tried to catch up to Song Junhan, the faster the scoundrel ran.
"Hey! Song Junhan!" Xia Qingtian shouted, annoyed, "Stop!"
Song Junhan's mind was in chaos. Fearing that Xia Qingtian would say something more humiliating, he had no intention of stopping.
He also knew that Xia Qingtian was dangerous and was worried that people secretly placed by Xia Qingtian would harm him.
So, he walked away quickly while dialing A Long's number, asking him to come and provide backup.
A Long was in his car, reviewing the timed main street surveillance that Song Junhan had found for him, trying to locate the Tang family's Ming Zhu. He had been looking at this for days with no success.
A Long was feeling frustrated when he received Song Junhan's call. His tone was a bit displeased, but upon hearing Song Junhan describe the current situation as "a matter of life and death," he didn't hesitate and rushed over.
Although Song Junhan's survival had nothing to do with him, he was currently in Z City, with enemies in front and pursuers behind. When he couldn't find his Ming Zhu, it was good to have someone like Song Junhan to use.
At least, Song Junhan couldn't die before he found the Tang family's Ming Zhu.
So, A Long promptly made his move, telling the driver to drive to the designated location. As soon as he spotted Song Junhan, he flung open the car door.
Song Junhan's eyes lit up when he saw A Long.
Before Song Junhan could say anything, A Long reached out and shoved him into the car. He stood outside the car, looking at Xia Qingtian with animosity, "Miao family?"
He smelled the scent of the Miao family on Xia Qingtian. Although it wasn't strong, he could smell it clearly.
Xia Qingtian's gaze also turned cold upon seeing A Long. She didn't deny being mistaken for a member of the Miao family by A Long, but instead snorted and deliberately provoked him, "The Tang family's Ming Zhu's body is barely cold, and the dog by her side has already changed masters?"
"How dare you curse my Ming Zhu! You deserve to die!" Upon hearing Xia Qingtian say that the Tang family's Ming Zhu was dead, A Long's eyes filled with infinite murderous intent, and he charged directly at Xia Qingtian.
Seeing A Long rush towards her, Xia Qingtian immediately prepared to use the Martial God experience card from her inventory.
If not now, then when?
When she provoked A Long to test him, she had already anticipated this.
So, Xia Qingtian immediately opened the system interface in her mind, looking at the SSS-level mysterious gift package that was still locked and the prophecy coupon.
Xia Qingtian took a deep breath, her lips moved, and she let out a long, single syllable: "Damn..."
Another day of wanting to strangle the damn system with her bare hands.
She was truly going to be screwed to death by that damned system!
Xia Qingtian only managed to retreat two steps before it was too late to turn and run.
First, her shoulder was grabbed, then the hand turned and gripped her throat. Suffocation followed, and Xia Qingtian's toes left the ground due to the pressure.
"This... is... the city... If you hurt me even a little... you'll never escape!" Xia Qingtian said with a hoarse voice, using all her strength to issue a warning.
If she really died this time, it would all be the fault of that damned system.
"..." A Long did not reply. He simply scanned his surroundings with his eyes and indeed saw passersby looking back. Some were even reaching for their phones to take pictures as evidence.
A Long immediately moved around Xia Qingtian's side and instead grabbed her by the back of the neck, lifting her like a dead rabbit. He intended to get her into Song Junhan's car before making further plans.
Seeing A Long suddenly grip Xia Qingtian's neck, seemingly able to end her life at any moment, Song Junhan's eyes gleamed with infinite satisfaction, yet he also felt a hint of disappointment.
Xia Qingtian deserved to die, but not so easily!
When he saw A Long turn to lift Xia Qingtian into the car, Song Junhan's eyes lit up, and a perverse smile gradually spread across his lips.
Excellent. As long as Xia Qingtian fell into his hands, he would have a thousand ways to torment her.
He would repay the humiliation he suffered in prison a hundredfold!
If anyone asked later, it would be A Long's doing, and it would have nothing to do with him.
It would be best if he could detoxify himself, and A Long was killed by his pursuers, then no one would know about his humiliation.
That would be perfect.
Song Junhan smiled eerily in the car, and Xia Qingtian saw it clearly.
She knew that if she really got into that car, she would be in danger. So, her beautiful eyes turned, and she immediately spoke, "If not for your cooperation, the Tang family's Ming Zhu would not have died so obscurely. What? You can do such dirty deeds, but you're afraid of people talking?"
"Shut up!" A Long's tone was sinister. "Don't force me to break your neck right here! I can still escape even if I kill you!"
After issuing this warning, A Long did not forget to say coldly, "How dare a Miao dog like you mention my Ming Zhu? You damnable thing!"
"Who told you I'm from the Miao family?" Xia Qingtian already had a general idea when she heard A Long say that. "I am a good friend of the Tang family's Ming Zhu and Yin Zhu!"
"Heh! You can't even lie properly! The Tang family's Yin Zhu's identity is classified! Only..." A Long was amused by Xia Qingtian's words. Before he could finish his mockery, he heard Xia Qingtian interrupt him.
"Only the Tang family's Ming Zhu knows. But the Tang family's Yin Zhu and Ming Zhu are twin sisters, so their appearances are similar. I've met the Tang family's Ming Zhu, so the Tang family's Yin Zhu recognized me at a glance!" Xia Qingtian continued, speaking so only he and she could hear, "The name Tang Youli was told to me by her in person!"
"You! What did you say!" A Long stopped in his tracks, unable to believe his ears. He had been by the Tang family's Ming Zhu's side for so many years and only knew that the Tang family's Yin Zhu's name had a 'li' sound. How could Xia Qingtian know it so clearly?
"How much did you and A Hu get? You actually betrayed Ming Zhu!" Xia Qingtian questioned coldly.
"I didn't!" A Long immediately retorted, "A Hu has already sacrificed himself. You are not worthy to mention his name! You! You've revealed yourself! If you were Ming Zhu's friend, how could you not know that A Hu was killed in an explosion while protecting our escape! You truly are a cunning Miao!"