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Three days later, Lin Lang, along with Liang Ming and the others, went to the sinkhole camp to discuss matters with Chen Mo.

On the surface, he appeared to be well-behaved, but in reality, he was carefully observing every corner of the camp and quickly figured out Xiao Yunling's location.

Why did Chen Mo keep this ruthless female military commander, who killed countless people, locked up instead of killing her?

Lin Lang knew that Chen Mo wanted to use the female general to negotiate with the government troops, but if Xiao Yunling was released later, it would be the remnants of Qingfeng Village who would suffer.

I've heard that the government has already issued very high bounties on the leaders of Qingfeng Village. If Xiao Yunling returns to the government army, Lin Lang will definitely be the next target.

The reason is simple: Lin Lang's men killed Huang Chengyue, and they would inevitably face retaliation from the government.

Since that's the case, we might as well strike first.

While Chen Mo and Liang Ming were discussing something, Lin Lang, along with two trusted men, took the opportunity to leave the group and head towards the small house.

Outside, it was the changing of the guard.

Lin Lang and his group wore the same clothes as the villagers, and they had been trying to build closer relationships with the villagers in recent days, so they did not arouse suspicion from others.

Before long, they arrived outside and deftly opened the door.

The room was dimly lit. Xiao Yunling was at the table when she heard the noise. She looked up and saw three people dressed as villagers, but didn't think much of it.

These days, meals are delivered at this time every day.

Chen Mo had outwardly allowed Xiao Yunling to move freely within the camp, but she remained somewhat wary of the place and had no desire to leave.

Looking at the slightly serious woman in front of him, Lin Lang felt a surge of murderous intent.

It really was that female general.

He turned his head and gave a wink to his two trusted confidants.

A moment later, Lin Lang strode forward, pulled a short knife from his waist, and stabbed at Xiao Yunling.

Xiao Yunling was startled and immediately stood up to dodge.

"Is that traitor Chen Mo finally going to strike?!"

She cursed inwardly, but faced with the three men's attack, she could only retreat step by step.

At this moment, she had no weapons and could only rely on her years of martial arts training to fight back using tables and chairs.

Gradually, she was cornered, with nowhere left to retreat.

"Kill her, avenge our brothers in Qingfeng Village!"

Lin Lang shouted sharply, brandishing his knife and preparing to charge forward.

Qingfeng Village?

Xiao Yunling's eyes narrowed as she watched the other person's knife hurtling towards her.

Just when she thought she was going to die, two of the bandits in front of her were suddenly kicked away and fell heavily into the corner.

At the same time, a figure flashed by and blocked the knife in Lin Lang's hand.

Xiao Yunling's eyes widened as she recognized the person blocking her way.

It was Chen Mo...

Lin Lang gripped the knife tightly, glaring at Chen Mo, and said, "I'm going to kill this woman, and you're not going to stop me."

"But this is my place, and you cannot act so recklessly."

Chen Mo said in a deep voice, standing in front of Xiao Yunling.

The two of Lin Lang's confidants stood up and looked at Chen Mo with murderous intent.

Chen Mo had to protect Xiao Yunling behind him while also facing attacks from three sides, making it difficult to manage everything at once.

With a soft "thud," the short knife sliced ​​straight through Chen Mo's left arm.

Moments later, blood instantly stained his arm.

Chen Mo did not back down at all and continued to deal with the three men.

Xiao Yunling was stunned for a moment.

The man she regarded as a traitor was willing to get injured to protect her, his prisoner, at this critical moment.

Could this be a self-inflicted injury plot staged by Chen Mo?

But those three bandits who claimed to be from Qingfeng Village just now, every time they stabbed Chen Mo in a vital spot, their self-inflicted injury was a bit too much.

At this moment, facing the attack of three people, Chen Mo slashed them back with a single blow.

"I took you in so you would behave, not so you would use knives."

Chen Mo said with an icy look in his eyes.

"Chen Mo, what are you pretending to be a good person for? This female demon killed hundreds of my Qingfeng Village brothers, and you still have the nerve to side with her? Aren't you afraid that she'll bring the government troops and wipe you out too?"

Lin Lang, panting, stared intently at Chen Mo.

"This is none of your business. If you dare to lay a hand on me again, don't blame me for being impolite."

Chen Mo's eyes remained sharp.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside.

The others in the camp had already heard the commotion and stood in front of the entrance.

Liang Ming and the others also rushed over, and saw the scene inside the house as soon as they entered.

"Lin Lang! Are you crazy?!"

Xu Yuan immediately rebuked him angrily.

"Brother, what are you saying? Now that we from Qingfeng Village are here, do you still want to be subservient to others? I see there's plenty of money and provisions here, why don't we let the brothers from Qingfeng Village replace this man? Why put up with this humiliation?"

Lin Lang had lost his mind.

"Lin Lang, you idiot, you haven't changed your ways!"

Cai Sheng cursed loudly, saying that they hadn't expected Lin Lang to use a knife here.

Liang Ming's face turned ashen. "Lin Lang, put down your knife! Someone kindly took you in, and you're going to repay kindness with enmity?"

Seeing that everyone was standing against him, Lin Lang's face grew increasingly grim. He roared, "Have you all forgotten who you are? Don't forget we are from Qingfeng Village, not Chen Mo's men! Today, either kill this woman, or we'll all be killed by the government troops sooner or later!"

Looking at Lin Lang's ferocious expression, Chen Mo knew in his heart that this man's ambition had been exposed without any room for redemption.

He was allowed into the camp earlier just to test the waters; I never expected this guy would actually try to take advantage of Xiao Yunling.

"Since that's the case, then I'm going to have a showdown with you today."

Chen Mo's eyes turned cold, and he charged forward, long sword in hand.

Liang Ming and Xu Yuan exchanged a glance, both understanding each other's meaning.

They had long been dissatisfied with Lin Lang, and now that he was openly causing trouble, if he wasn't eliminated today, he would surely become a major threat in the future.

They also drew their swords and confronted Lin Lang and the others.

Enraged, Cai Sheng drew his sword and joined the fray.

The room erupted into chaos.

With the addition of Liang Ming and the others, Lin Lang and his two companions were no match for them, and soon they all collapsed to the ground.

Lin Lang gritted his teeth and charged madly at Xiao Yunling, wanting to take her down with him before he died.

But Chen Mo gave him no chance, kicking him to the ground and holding a long knife to his neck.

"A treacherous and despicable person like you doesn't deserve to stay here."

Chen Mo said coldly.

"Big brother, save me! I know I was wrong!"

Lin Lang finally regained his senses just before he died.

Xu Yuan and the others had gloomy expressions and completely ignored Lin Lang.

Chen Mo swiftly brought down his knife, ending the man's life.

The room finally fell silent, with only the lingering smell of blood.

"Carry them all out."

Chen Mo said calmly.

Xu Yuan and the others all sighed and worked together to carry the three corpses out.

Now that Lin Lang is dead, the camp can finally settle down.

Are you alright?

Chen Mo turned his head and looked at Xiao Yunling beside him.

Xiao Yunling remained rooted to the spot, staring at the wound on Chen Mo's arm, her heart filled with inexplicable complex emotions.