Chapter 317: Stepped On His Tail
Translator: Lonelytree Editor: Millman97
Unlike Ye Shen, Xinghe really didnât care much about the energy crystal. If telling this man about its location would save her life, she would do it in a heartbeat. The issue was she had no idea where it was either.
The man studied her quietly and said with a smile, âI have to commend you on your acting ability. I canât tell whether youâre telling the truth or lying to me.â
âIf you have suspicion in your heart, every truth I say will sound like a lie,â Xinghe answered softly. This struck a chord within the manâs heart, however it was not enough to convince him.
âIf itâs not with you, then 1 no longer have any use for you!â The man suddenly pulled out a handgun and aimed it at her heart. âIâm going to send you to go accompany your husband.â
âAccompany him? He is not worthy!â Xinghe chuckled with derision.
The man thought she would be scared by the gun, but she was still unusually calm. She even had time to correct him.
In the dimly-lit room, the man had a hard time seeing her face but her pair of eyes was glowing brightly.
The man added with hint of regret in his voice, âIt is indeed a pity that an incredible woman like yourself was married to a scoundrel like Ye Shen. Alas, now youâre dead because of him as well. Itâs not worth it, donât you agree?â
âItâs not worth it.â He was surprised she agreed with him.
He was intrigued. âThen, youâd better tell me where the thing is, then you wonât need to die for him.â
âHavenât we been over this?â Xinghe complained impatiently, âI would have given you the thing if I had it, since the thing is of no value to me anyway.â
âThe thing is useless to an outsider like yourselfâŠâ The man nodded and concurred.
This sentence confirmed Xingheâs suspicion, which was that he had no clue Xia Meng also had a piece of the energy crystal. He only knew about the one in Ye Shenâs possession.
From this observation, one could deduce he had no clue about Xia Meng and Ye Shenâs fathers, and that they were related to Project Galaxy.
Xinghe groaned inwardly at Ye Shenâs stupidity. If the plan was as important as he claimed it was, why would he conduct his investigation in such an open manner that would attract the attention of some mysterious group?
Xinghe was thankful that at least the man didnât know about the previous generation because then he might suspect that Xia Xinghe had one of the energy crystals as well.
If he did, he would come after her family and most likely the entire Xi family as well.
Xinghe had thought about telling him that the energy crystal is with Xi Mubai and by sending him at Mubai, he could trace the assassin back to her, but she didnât dare take the risk.
This man and his team were capable enough to assassinate Ye Shen in jail, and kidnap her without even leaving behind any trace. Mubai might be able to fend for himself, but what about Lin Lin?
Therefore, no matter what, Xinghe couldnât raise his suspicion towards the Xi Family.
Xinghe reached this conclusion in her mind in a matter of seconds.
Of course, this didnât show on her face. Instead she asked the man before her, âHence, do you think 1 would use my life to protect a thing that is of no value to me?â
The man gave an evil smile. âWho knows, you might know that, although the thing is of no value to you, it will be of great value to some other people! It could be traded for riches that could last you multiple lifetimes so it is not surprising that youâre willing to protect it with your life.â
âYou are such a contradictory person, confident in your ability and yet paranoiac of everyone and everything.â
âWhat did you say?â Xingheâs words seemed to have struck a nerve because his eyes turned murderously cold..
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