Chapter 53: My Trump Card is Myself

Seeing Sikong Jing staring blankly, Su Xuefeng assumed he had guessed correctly.

"If Grandpa is not mistaken, you still have treasures in your hands, don't you?"

"And when you obtained these treasures, you were hiding them from General Chou Ye, right?"

"Grandpa was just thinking—if General Chou Ye finds out about this, it will surely be very troublesome. How about I keep them safe for you first? That way, even if Chou Ye comes looking, he won't find any evidence."

After speaking, Su Xuefeng stared at Sikong Jing with a smug expression, looking as if he had completely seen through him.

Using Chou Ye as a threat—he wanted to see if Sikong Jing was afraid.

Upon hearing this, Sikong Jing had a sudden realization. This old man had tied up Yuexi and her parents precisely because he believed Sikong Jing held treasures and wanted to seize them for himself.

Seeing Sikong Jing's face darken, Su Xuefeng became even more triumphant, feeling that his guess was incredibly accurate.

Narrowing his eyes, Su Xuefeng continued his threat: "I know you still have a trump card to fight to the death. Do not use it, otherwise, I cannot guarantee the safety of my precious granddaughter."

With cold eyes, Sikong Jing appeared to obediently suppress his killing intent, his expression gradually calming down.

He had faced countless major battles and had to negotiate with experts and ministers of enemy nations from time to time. The current situation was nothing to him.

As long as Su Yuexi was not in danger, Sikong Jing could remain composed.

Therefore, he asked back, "How would you know that I have a trump card to fight to the death?"

Before Su Xuefeng could speak, Su Zhengtao, standing beside him, said triumphantly, "Do you really think we are fools? You dare to kill Xiao Shan—do you think we wouldn't have a trump card against you? Hmph, we were merely tolerating you before."

"Now, hand over your trump card and all your treasures, otherwise, do not blame me for being ruthless with my blade."

Su Zhengtao was brimming with rage and deep-seated hatred.

At this moment, Mei Xiaofang and Su Yuexi, who were tied to the pillar, also realized the truth. They felt that Su Xuefeng and his son were right; when Sikong Jing said in the banquet hall that no one would die, he must have had a trump card.

What should they do?

If they handed over the trump card, the Su father and son might turn on them, leaving them with no leverage to threaten them.

"Hand it over, and I guarantee I won't kill you. I guarantee Yuexi will step onto the arena in seven days," Su Xuefeng said with a piercing gaze.

Sikong Jing stared straight at the two of them and slowly pulled three freshly engraved pieces of Green Jade Paper from his robe...

Instantly, Su Xuefeng's eyes went wide.

He roared angrily, "Fine! You claimed you wanted to reconcile with me, yet you only offer me two pieces of inferior green jade slabs!"

Su Xuefeng felt both excited and displeased.

When Sikong Jing presented his birthday gifts, he only gave the jade slabs; he had withheld the three superior pieces of Green Jade Paper. This was simply outrageous.

Fortunately, he was wise and had guessed everything correctly.

At this moment, Sikong Jing did not answer. Instead, he gripped the Green Jade Paper and stepped forward.

However, Su Zhengtao's large blade pressed against Su Yuexi at that moment, and he shouted again, "Criminal! Stand there and don't move! Put the Green Jade Paper on the ground, and then bring out your trump card!"

They did not dare let Sikong Jing get close; they had to eliminate his trump card first.

Sikong Jing stopped in his tracks and, as instructed, placed the Green Jade Paper on the ground, but he remained standing still.

"Hurry up, put down the trump card... No, strip off all your clothes!"

Su Zhengtao barked repeatedly, his face distorted and hideous.

He did not trust Sikong Jing; he had to ensure the man was stripped naked to guarantee there were no hidden items that could threaten him.

Right at that moment, Sikong Jing's gaze suddenly shifted toward Su Zhenglong, who was lying on the ground. His expression flickered slightly, and then he suddenly looked up, stating word by word, "My trump card is... myself!"

As soon as the words fell, his figure flashed out eerily... *Slap!*

He actually slapped Su Zhengtao across the face.

Although Su Zhengtao was holding Su Yuexi hostage, in Sikong Jing's eyes, the man was full of openings. He had rescued hostages before, and this was a hundred or a thousand times easier than those.

After the slap, Sikong Jing used one hand to tear away the ropes on Su Yuexi and pulled her into his arms.

All the movements were completed in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Su Xuefeng's eyes bulged, and he roared in fury, "Criminal! Do you no longer want your mother-in-law's life?"

Su Xuefeng was shocked; he had not expected Sikong Jing to be capable of rescuing someone.

Fortunately, he had been on guard; he still held hostages, and he was an expert in the Human Realm. No matter how heaven-defying this criminal was, it was impossible for him to rescue someone across two major realms.

Just as Su Xuefeng was about to strike Mei Xiaofang in a rage, Sikong Jing's voice rang out again: "Father-in-law, you may move now."

*Hum!*

Su Zhenglong snapped his eyes open. A violent surge of true qi exploded from his body, and he delivered a flying kick to Su Xuefeng's chest.

Caught off guard, Su Xuefeng flew backward with a cry.

In the next instant, Su Zhenglong also quickly untied Mei Xiaofang's ropes and pulled her into his arms, saying with a face full of anger, "Father, it seems you have mistaken me for a dead man once again?"

"Old... Old Master..." Mei Xiaofang stared at Su Zhenglong in disbelief.

"Daddy!" Su Yuexi was also overjoyed and excited.

On the opposite side, Su Xuefeng was stunned, and Su Zhengtao was equally bewildered. What was happening? Weren't they saying Su Zhenglong was dying?

Why did he seem even more vigorous and spirited than before?

"Su Zhenglong, weren't you dying?"

"Damn it, did you intentionally let Doctor Sun's apprentice talk nonsense? Were you playing me?"

Su Xuefeng's chest felt like it was about to explode with rage. The main reason for this operation was the absence of the great threat that was Su Zhenglong.

However, Su Zhenglong frowned, not knowing what nonsense Su Xuefeng was talking about. He only said, "Thanks to your blessings, I don't know why I have come back to life. Perhaps it is the protection of my mother's spirit in heaven."

"Now, get out of here..."

His voice rose toward the sky, extremely powerful, his true qi more solid and terrifying than ever before.

For a moment, Su Zhenglong seemed to have returned to his former state as a heavenly genius.

Su Xuefeng gritted his teeth, his gaze instinctively shifting to the three pieces of Green Jade Paper on the ground... But before he could move, Sikong Jing picked the Green Jade Paper back up right in front of him.

"Su Xuefeng, why don't we try to fight it out?" Sikong Jing asked with a smile, waving the Green Jade Paper in his hand.

With a heavy heart, Su Xuefeng did not dare to fight to the death; he had not yet seen Sikong Jing's actual trump card.

Furthermore, he had absolutely no certainty regarding the suddenly revitalized Su Zhenglong.

In the end, Su Xuefeng could only threaten hatefully, "Fine, fine, fine... you are ruthless..."

"Before Su Yuexi participates in the Yunye City selection, if I do not obtain a piece of Green Jade Paper, I will certainly report your secret hoarding of the Fierce Beast Raider Group's treasures to Chou Ye."

"Zhengtao, let's go!"

And so, Su Xuefeng had arrived with great momentum only to slink away in disgrace. For the time being, he did not want to report to Chou Ye; he was determined to get the Green Jade Paper in Sikong Jing's hands and would not give up unless absolutely necessary.

In the courtyard, peace was restored once again.

At this time, Su Yuexi broke free from Sikong Jing's embrace and rushed toward Su Zhenglong: "Daddy, are you alright?"