Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 621 - 619

Chapter 621: Chapter 619

"Where’s Manager Li? Have him come see me!" Li Mingjun ordered, his mood agitated.

The old man better not be hiding because he knew I was coming.

A soldier responded, "Manager Li...he, he’s been buried underneath too!"

Li Mingjun was taken aback, "He got buried too? What was he doing going down there? Did he think he was immortal?"

"Manager Li went down to supervise the miners. He thought they were slacking off."

Li Mingjun: ...

Dad said Manager Li was loyal and diligent, and he certainly didn’t deceive me. Manager Li was truly dedicated!

If only Bat Island hadn’t been sunk, if only we still had the weapons that were hidden on the island, he wouldn’t have to work so hard. Manager Li wouldn’t be dead.

It’s all Shangguan Xuanyi and Shen Xiao’er’s fault! Manager Li, rest assured, I will avenge you!

The Li family lacks talent, especially the loyal and skilled ones.

Sixth Prince, Lady of Rui’an County, our feud has greatly deepened!

"Where’s my master? Didn’t he rush here early this morning?" Li Mingjun put his thoughts aside and started looking for his master.

This morning he was late because he had to escort his mother and grandmother out of the Imperial Capital to the northwest.

"Your master has gone to check on the iron-smelting process," a soldier replied with a prepared response.

My master went to check on the iron smelting process?! He absolutely hates going there, it’s hot and stinks of sweat! He swore never to go there again after just one visit.

With this, Li Mingjun took a proper look at the soldier before him. The man was avoiding eye contact, visibly shaking.

This man is clearly lying!

Li Mingjun had originally thought the soldier was simply afraid of him, but the more he observed him, the more it seemed like the man was feeling guilty!

A terrible premonition was beginning to grow inside him. He shouted sternly, "Speak! Where is my master?"

Don’t tell me my master is also buried underneath!

The soldier was so scared by Li Mingjun’s fierce command that he began shaking even harder, unable to utter a word.

Unable to bear it any longer, Li Mingjun drew his sword.

"Li Mingjun, your master is here!" Xiao’er’s voice rang out from behind Li Mingjun’ right then.

Li Mingjun quickly turned around, only to find Xiao’er and Shangguan Xuanyi had unknowingly appeared behind him.

Li Mingjun was startled, and a murderous intent erupted within him. Now that they had discovered him, these two could only die here!

They know the secret path to heaven, yet chose to break into hell!

Illegally mining iron and manufacturing weapons, these crimes are even more severe than illegally mining gold. They are as serious as the crime of treason!

He isn’t afraid of treason because he is already plotting treason. The problem is that he has been discovered too early, and his plans aren’t ready. This is unacceptable!

His plot can only be revealed when he wants them to know.

"Kill those two! There will be a generous reward!" Li Mingjun shouted.

Just as the dozens of men brought by Li Mingjun were about to make their move, they were surrounded by a group of tigers that leapt out from various hiding spots!

The soldiers were shocked: Where did these tigers come from? This is a mine, not a tiger mountain!

The Tiger King that Di Shaowei eyed was instantly pouncing towards Li Mingjun.

Although Li Mingjun had lost an arm, he had grown accustomed to it over time, and his moves had been fine-tuned accordingly. He even made improvements!

He swiftly dodged, then drew his sword to thrust at the tiger.

As the tigers fought with Li Mingjun’s men, Li Mingjun saw the soldiers of the mining area standing idly by, merely spectating. Enraged, Li Mingjun, while dealing with the two tigers, shouted at those soldiers, "Are you dead? Fight! Kill them all! Don’t leave anyone alive!"

But the soldiers remained immobile.

Only then did Li Mingjun realize that something was off with these soldiers. He hadn’t seen any of these soldiers before!

A chill crept up from the bottom of his heart. A voice echoed in his mind: I’m done for this time!

The soldiers in the mining area have been replaced!

This won’t do. I can’t stay here. I need to escape! I absolutely can’t die here, and I can’t get caught!

Originally, he planned to dispatch the last batch of weapons and then head northwest to meet with his father!

Everything is now at the final stage, so I mustn’t falter now!

As Li Mingjun dealt with the two tigers, he quickly thought of an escape plan.

He glanced at a certain direction, then subtly directed the two tigers towards that way.

The Lady of Rui’an County is the Sixth Prince’s precious gem. If I can take her hostage, then I’m sure to escape!

After that, I’ll kill the Lady of Rui’an County! This damned woman, always ruining my plans!

My sister’s death is also linked to her.

Shangguan Xuanyi saw through his intentions and directly engaged him in a fight

The two instantly locked in combat, with flashes of swords and knives so swift it was dizzying!

Li Mingjun was very skilled in martial arts, but having lost an arm was ultimately his weak point. In contrast, Shangguan Xuanyi had greatly advanced in his martial arts over the years. After a dozen rounds, Shangguan Xuanyi’s sword was held to Li Mingjun’s throat.

Li Mingjun looked shocked. Although he had lost an arm, he dedicated more effort into martial arts training, improving even faster than before. He knew the Sixth Prince had been excellent in martial arts since childhood, but even if his own skills weren’t on par, he didn’t expect to be bested so quickly!

He thought that even if they engaged in hundreds of rounds, he would still lose, and then he could seize the opportunity to take the Lady of Rui’an County hostage.

Unexpectedly, he was easily defeated by Shangguan Xuanyi! Just how high-level were his martial arts skills, to have improved so quickly!

Li Mingjun’s face bore a look of disbelief. He closed his eyes, showing an attitude of resignation to fate. "Do what you want, kill or carve me up, I’ll accept all of it as it comes. Everything was all my doing, my parents knew nothing! I hope you won’t implicate the innocent!"

Shangguan Xuanyi looked at him, "Do you think you’re in a position to negotiate terms with me? Alone bearing the crime of treason? Do you think your life is that grand?!"

"The Li family has been loyal for generations, and this kingdom wouldn’t be what it is today without my grandfather’s contribution. So do you plan to forget past favors and slaughter us once we’re no longer of use? Are you not afraid that the execution of my entire family will dishearten all the soldiers in the kingdom?!"

"Then let’s see how disheartened the soldiers will be when I execute your entire Li family!" Shangguan Xuanyi struck Li Mingjun’s acupoints, leaving him unable to move or speak.

Li Mingjun was nearly enraged to death by Shangguan Xuanyi’s words!

But he couldn’t retort anymore.

At that moment, his heart was truly in turmoil! Shangguan Xuanyi must be planning to use him as a bargaining chip against his father!

Fortunately, his mother and grandmother had already been sent out of the city by him!

Otherwise, what if Shangguan Xuanyi threatened his father using their lives?