Top-notch Little Horseman

After thinking about it, Brother Biao realized that if they were really surrounded, they would likely be exposed.

If we get exposed here, that would be a real problem.

But these two are not simple. Their skills may not be great, but the weapons they wield are not to be underestimated.

He thought for a moment and realized that if he rushed out now, he could definitely get out, but his men would definitely get hurt.

We can't force our way in; we have to outsmart them.

"Um...brother, we just wanted to find something to eat. It seems you guys aren't well-off either. Let's look somewhere else."

Brother Biao twisted his neck and walked outside.

"We're all strong men, and if it really comes down to it, the two of you can't stop us."

He's said both good and bad things; it would be best if things could pass peacefully, which would be good for everyone.

If these two persist in their accusations, then even if it means getting injured, they will have no choice but to resort to violence.

Seeing Brother Biao leave, the refugees all followed suit.

Ah-Qiang and Ah-Fei exchanged a glance, took a step forward, and stopped them.

These people are clearly problematic, so naturally they won't let them leave easily.

"If you take another step, I'm going to shoot you!" Afei tightened his grip on the crossbow bolt, aiming it at Biao Ge, who was about to leave.

Just then, Brother Biao suddenly moved, rushing towards Ah Qiang like a sharp sword.

The curved knife in Ah Qiang's hand was wrong, but his reaction speed and skill were far inferior to Brother Biao's.

Upon seeing that Brother Biao had moved, Ah Qiang immediately tried to swing his knife and cut down the villain who dared to rush towards him.

Yes, Ye Chen told them that none of those who dared to venture into the Desolate Dust Pass were good people, and those who dared to draw their knives against their own people were villains.

We must never be lenient with villains, otherwise we will harm ourselves and the brothers of Huangchen Pass!

However, as soon as A-Qiang made a move, his raised curved knife was stopped by Brother Biao.

Before he knew what was happening, a scimitar was pressed against his neck.

Brother Biao grabbed his hand and then held him hostage with his curved knife.

"We're not bad people. We don't want to clash with you. If you don't want him to get hurt, let us leave," Brother Biao said, staring intently at Ah Fei.

Just as Afei was about to shoot an arrow, he saw that Aqiang had been taken hostage, so he quickly steadied his hand, gripped it tightly, and did not shoot.

"Let him go, and I'll let you leave!" Afei stared intently at Biao Ge, ready to shoot him through the head the moment he dared to make a move.

"Let's go, get out of here right now!" Brother Biao shouted to his other nine brothers.

Without the slightest hesitation, the nine people immediately rushed outside.

However, as soon as they rushed out of the pass, they were surrounded by Ye Chen and his group who had returned.

The nine men were convinced that they could escape safely by taking hostages, but when they saw more than a dozen people surrounding them, all of them froze in place, a bone-chilling coldness spreading from the soles of their feet throughout their bodies.

These people all had weapons, and they looked quite unusual, especially the weapon in the hand of the person at the front, which looked like a gun.

But that gun was different from ordinary guns, which made them even more hesitant to move.

"Those who don't want to die, squat on the ground!" Ye Chen shouted, pointing his shotgun at their heads.

With just a slight pull of the trigger, the resulting lead bullets would riddle the nine of them with holes.

Upon hearing the sound, Biao Ge's heart skipped a beat. Had he slowed down again?

When Brother Biao saw the smoke array arranged like a beacon fire, he knew that the border troops stationed here were no ordinary troops.

So he thought he would find something to eat first and then leave with his men, but he didn't expect that he was still a step too late.

Brother Biao held onto A-Qiang tightly and dragged him outside.

"Let my brother leave, or I'll kill him!" Brother Biao lowered his head slightly, his curved knife pressed against Brother Qiang's neck.

When Brother Biao's brothers saw a glimmer of hope, they immediately perked up and wanted to stand up.

However, just as they were about to move, Ye Chen slightly lowered the shotgun in his hand.

"Don't move, or you'll die!"

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, they immediately froze in place.

Ye Chen slightly raised his eyes and looked at Brother Biao, saying, "I'll give you three breaths. Release them, or die!"

Meeting Ye Chen's icy gaze, Biao Ge felt a chill run down his spine, and his hands trembled involuntarily.

His eyes were cold; he sensed killing intent emanating from Ye Chen. Ye Chen really dared to make a move.

"3, 2..." Ye Chen said coldly.

Just as Ye Chen was about to count to 1, Brother Biao let go of his hand and took two steps back.

He dared not gamble; he saw a resolute determination in Ye Chen's eyes.

If Ye Chen were to actually count to 1, then Ye Chen would indeed kill his brothers.

Ah Qiang, who was being held hostage by Brother Biao, felt the threat to his neck disappear and immediately retreated, quickly putting distance between himself and Brother Biao.

"Tie them all up!"

Ye Chen put away the shotgun and strode towards the main room.

"Yaoyao, are you alright?"

Upon hearing Ye Chen's voice, Qin Mengyao hurriedly stood up, dragged the table away from behind the door, and then opened the door.

A ray of sunlight shone through the crack in the door, making her squint. Then she saw Ye Chen's imposing figure.

"No, it's nothing... It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back..."

Qin Mengyao was really frightened this time. When she saw Ye Chen return, she immediately threw herself into his arms.

"It's alright, it's alright." Ye Chen breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Qin Mengyao was alright.

Ye Chen helped Qin Mengyao up, then turned to his brothers behind him and said, "Keep an eye on her."

He helped Qin Mengyao into the house, and it took him a while before he came out.

......

In the middle of the courtyard, 10 people were kneeling.

The horsemen, armed with various weapons, surrounded them.

Ye Chen had a side room prepared to serve as an interrogation room. He then waved his hand lightly to the monkey on the right and said, "Monkey, bring the leader over here."

"Yes," the monkey replied, turning and walking out.

Ye Chen turned to look at the smoker beside him and said softly, "Do you really think they're refugees?"

"Doesn't seem like it. It's probably not simple." Smoker thought for a moment, then shook his head.

Brother Biao was quickly escorted in by the monkeys.

"Speak! Who are you? Where are you from? What do you want here?"

Brother Biao didn't even glance at Ye Chen, just kept his head down and didn't say a word.

"Not going to talk?" Ye Chen chuckled, and with a wave of his right hand, a small knife appeared.

The knife twirled between his fingers as he coldly said, "Do you want me to do it?"

As the knife spun, the light fell on Brother Biao's face, momentarily blinding him.

If he didn't speak, he knew that the knife would fall on him next.

"I'll talk, I'll talk! I'll talk..."

Ye Chen's eyes darkened, and he said coldly, "Stop talking nonsense! Otherwise, if the knife slips from my hand, don't blame me for not holding it properly."