After a moment of silence, Xiao Li suddenly questioned sharply, "Bamboo Leaf Green, how do you have my father's Tian Ce Tiger Tally? Did you steal it?"
Li Ziqing sneered. "Stolen? Do you think too little of your father? Who in this world can steal anything from Xiao Tian Ce?"
"To tell you the truth, this Tian Ce Tiger Tally was given to me by your father himself!"
To be precise, this Tian Ce Tiger Tally was given to the Li family by Xiao Tian Ce. When Xiao Zhan had not yet risen, he was being pursued by enemies, and it was the Li family who saved his life. This Tian Ce Tiger Tally was a token of appreciation that Xiao Zhan gifted to the Li family to repay their kindness. It was also the result of Xiao Zhan's covert assistance that Li Ziqing was able to escape unscathed from the combined forces of the five great families back then.
Of course, these secrets were known to very few. If it weren't for the need to protect Chen Xiao, Li Ziqing would not have been willing to reveal this trump card.
"To see the Tian Ce Tiger Tally is to see Tian Ce himself!"
"Xiao Li, heed my command. You are forbidden from harming Chen Xiao today, not even a single hair!" Li Ziqing raised the Tian Ce Tiger Tally with her delicate jade hand, chanting the words.
Xiao Li's eyes flickered uncertainly. His sickly pale face was now shrouded in a dark cloud. He did not doubt the authenticity of the tiger tally, but why would Li Ziqing possess it? Could it be that his father had some unspeakable secret with this notorious slut? Looking at the strange glances from the surrounding crowd, it was clear they were thinking the same thing as Xiao Li.
At this thought, Xiao Li's dark and cloudy face turned red with shame and indignation. He clenched his fists, staring intently at Bamboo Leaf Green. Regardless of her relationship with his father, this woman could not leave here alive today. As the son of the God of War, he would purge the court for his father today!
Li Ziqing, sensing Xiao Li's intent with just a glance, realized something was amiss. "Xiao Li, what are you doing? Are you disrespecting the God of War?" Li Ziqing involuntarily took half a step back.
Xiao Li's expression was blank, and he said coldly, "A general outside the command of the emperor is not bound by orders. Old Xu, make your move. I don't want any rumors of what just happened to get out!" As he spoke, his gaze swept over the faces of everyone present. Everyone was struck dumb with fear, wishing they could sew their lips shut and lock them.
Old Ghost Xu stepped forward, licking his lips, his eyes filled with regret as he looked at Li Ziqing. He was a lecherous fiend, and Li Ziqing was a peerless beauty. If it weren't for the young master's orders, he would have definitely sought a more intimate encounter with this Bamboo Leaf Green. But now, he could only destroy the flower with a heavy hand!
Old Ghost Xu took step after step. With each stride he took, Li Ziqing's heart contracted. The distance between them grew shorter, and Li Ziqing was like prey, already within Old Ghost Xu's hunting range.
Just then, the crisp sound of high heels echoed. It was Song Anran, who had run over and positioned herself in front of Li Ziqing. "Xiao Li, what's happening today has nothing to do with anyone else. If you want to kill, kill me!" Song Anran said with utmost determination. The matter had started because of her, so how could she hide behind while others charged forward! Moreover, Li Ziqing was willing to go this far for Chen Xiao, so she was even more unwilling to be outdone!
However, upon seeing this, Li Ziqing frowned slightly. She had already learned through her intelligence network that Xiao Li would be coming to find Song Anran tonight. She had also guessed that given Chen Xiao's temperament, he would definitely not stand by and do nothing. Therefore, she had strongly advised Chen Xiao against attending this banquet earlier. After failing to dissuade him, she immediately returned to her residence to retrieve the Tian Ce Tiger Tally, intending to use it to save Chen Xiao's life. Although the Tian Ce Tiger Tally had not stopped Xiao Li, she had made her intentions clear: for Chen Xiao, she was willing to pay any price!
And now, Song Anran had stepped in front of her. Could she tolerate this? The jealousy between women flared up, and Li Ziqing's fear vanished instantly. She directly stepped forward, standing in front of Song Anran again. "Xiao Li, if you dare, kill me. I want to see how you will explain yourself to your God of War after you kill me!" Li Ziqing said, her brows furrowed, hands on her hips, regaining some of Bamboo Leaf Green's former demeanor.
The surrounding guests were stunned. What was the situation with these two women? Did they want to die so badly that they were rushing to do so! Xiao Li squinted his eyes and said with a sinister grin, "Good, good, good! Since you seek death, I shall grant it!"
Old Ghost Xu looked at the two women before him, his reluctance growing. He resisted the urge to swallow his saliva. These two young women each had their own unique charm, both being top-tier beauties. Yet, they were willing to die for a mere doctor. He truly wondered what kind of magic that doctor possessed. However, no matter what magic it was, it would vanish from this day forward. He cackled sinisterly. "Heh heh heh, excellent, excellent! I shall kill you two young ladies first, then kill that brat. May the three of you be companions on the road to the underworld, and Old Ghost Xu will have done you a favor!"
Watching this scene, everyone felt as if they were witnessing a comical farce. But they knew very well that this was no joke, for the oppressive aura was so real that some could already smell death. In a corner, Wei Ranqiu's eyes were bloodshot as he cried out in his heart, "Take them down, take them down..."
On the other side, Jiang Zhenlin felt his heart settle like a mountain. Although his experience today was not glorious, he was, in any case, satisfied with the outcome. Those who dared to oppose him, Young Master Jiang, could only expect death! Not far away, Qi Tianhu sighed repeatedly. Although they had not known each other for long, he had come to appreciate Chen Xiao. It was a pity that he was born at the wrong time. After today, they would likely be separated by death. But faced with the current situation, he was helpless, and could only burn more joss paper for Chen Xiao on holidays in the future...
As Qi Tianhu was sighing, Qi Qingfei, without paying attention, darted out. By the time he reacted, it was too late to stop her. Qi Qingfei had also run to Song Anran and Li Ziqing's side, puffing out her chest and declaring boldly, "Hey, old man, if you're going to kill people today, kill me too!"
A flicker of surprise flashed in Old Ghost Xu's eyes, followed by a cold laugh. "So it's the young lady from the Qi family. Do you think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"
Li Ziqing was very confused. This matter had nothing to do with Qi Qingfei, so why was she coming to court death? She couldn't help but ask, "What are you joining in for?" Qi Qingfei smiled faintly, "I don't know either, maybe it was a spur of the moment decision. If you must ask for a reason, perhaps it's the same as yours, for the same person!" As she spoke, three gazes turned uniformly towards Chen Xiao.