Chapter 1256: Chapter 1256

Tang Ming raised his hand and pressed on the necks of the two girls, knocking them out directly.

Tang Ming supported Li Xiaoli and Liu Mengting, then handed them over to Chu Batian: "Their safety is in your hands now. If I don’t return this time after leaving, you must protect them until they graduate from college, and then they can find their own way."

"Boss Poison, do you really have to go?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Batian’s eyes reddened, and memories of interacting with Tang Ming flashed through his mind.

"A man must know what to do and what not to do, you should understand this, right?"

Tang Ming looked at Chu Batian firmly.

Chu Batian moved his lips; he knew Tang Ming was doing what a man should do.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to say. After a brief silence, Chu Batian gritted his teeth and said, "Since Boss Poison is determined to go, I’ll go with you. Even if it costs me my life, I will ensure your safety."

Tang Ming shook his head firmly and said, "First, you and Xin Badao already exposed your strength during the last attack. With the means of those behind it, they surely have prepared for this. Even if you go with me, it won’t help. Second, the enemy is very familiar with my whereabouts. It’s likely they’ve already set up plenty of spies in the vicinity. If they discover you’re tailing me, I fear Wu Xiaoyu’s fate will be dire."

Chu Batian was still uneasy, as it was apparent Tang Ming was ready to sacrifice himself, which was too worrying.

Tang Ming handed the two women to Chu Batian and said with a smile, "After I leave, quickly get Chen Cang back. Let Chen Cang accompany Liu Mengting and Li Xiaoli to school. After all, they are good sisters. I believe that even if I’m gone, Chen Cang will definitely protect their safety."

Chu Batian supported the two girls, nodding helplessly, wondering if he should knock Tang Ming out.

"Don’t act recklessly."

Tang Ming’s expression changed slightly as he seriously warned, "If you use cultivation, I’ll sense it. If you knock me out now, it will only worsen Wu Xiaoyu’s plight. After all, I’m the one the enemy is targeting. As long as I don’t show up, they won’t kill Wu Xiaoyu, but there are many ways to make her life miserable."

Chu Batian sighed; his martial arts resonate with Tang Ming’s body, and even if Tang Ming doesn’t have cultivation, he can sense it.

"Alright, take care."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Ming swiftly left. There were more than fifty minutes left until the designated time, and he couldn’t delay any longer.

Tang Ming casually got into a black sedan under the laboratory building and then hurriedly drove to Mount Lao Jiu.

Just as Tang Ming set off, Nangong Tianyue, sitting in a business car without a license plate and sipping red wine, received a call immediately.

"Young master, Tang Xin has departed, but before leaving, he lingered at the Martial Arts Inspection Team’s branch for fifty minutes. Besides, Liu Mengting and Li Xiaoli, along with the master secretly protecting them, also visited the branch. I’m not sure what they discussed?"

"No worries, continue to monitor closely, mobilize the entire intelligence network of Songlan City, and monitor Tang Ming and those around him thoroughly. Check if there are any experts secretly following them."

Nangong Tianyue coldly issued the order.

The intelligence officer hung up.

"Tang Xin, I’m openly setting a trap for you this time; let’s see if you can remain ruthless and emotionless."

Nangong Tianyue took a sip of red wine and chuckled coldly with amusement.

He had already set up personnel at Mount Lao Jiu, and if Tang Xin comes alone, there will be no escape.

If Tang Xin brings others, he’s sorry, for he won’t confront directly, but then Wu Xiaoyu’s future will be quite miserable.

Nangong Tianyue had already made up his mind that if Tang Ming doesn’t keep his promise this time, he would then deliver Wu Xiaoyu’s body parts to the Wu Family, forcing them to pressure Tang Xin.

At that time, it would be better if Tang Xin came to save people. If not, the Wu Family’s wrath alone would be enough to destroy Tang Xin. It’s even possible the Wu Family might personally capture Tang Xin to exchange for Wu Xiaoyu.

Half an hour later, Nangong Tianyue received another message: Tang Ming had already left the city and was driving on the road to Mount Lao Jiu, with only one person in the car and no one following behind.

"Very good, this guy did come alone, so it looks like the plan can finally be wrapped up."

Nangong Tianyue smiled coldly and looked at the driver in the seat: "Drive to Mount Lao Jiu, let’s meet our stormy Group Leader Tang."

Tang Ming drove with a heavy expression, filled with worry.

He was well aware of the danger that awaited ahead, but for Wu Xiaoyu, he could only grit his teeth and rush forward.

He wondered whether, with his current abilities, he could save Wu Xiaoyu. If he couldn’t rescue Wu Xiaoyu and ended up losing himself as well, then it would be a huge loss.

Another twenty minutes passed, and Tang Ming reached the foot of Mount Lao Jiu. As soon as he parked the car, his phone rang.

"Hello, I’m here now. Where are you?"

Tang Ming answered the call, asking coldly.

"Hehe, Group Leader Tang is quite punctual, and indeed came alone without bringing anyone."

The eerie doll-like voice sounded again.

"Cut the crap, where are you?"

Tang Ming shouted impatiently: "I’m here now, you can kill or cut as you wish but don’t go back on your word."

"Rest assured, the person you’re looking for is at the location where your brother Tang Ming was first attacked by Jack and his people. You know the place, right?"

The eerie voice coldly said.

"Alright, I’m heading over there now."

Tang Ming nodded, and as he ran up the mountain, he lamented in his heart.

The enemy this time really did their homework, even investigating the place where he was severely injured by Yang Wei and Shi Tou. Truly not simple.

Tang Ming rushed at full speed to the depths of Sacrifice Gorge, near the cave where Li Xiaoli and Liu Mengting were previously held.

Looking at the familiar yet dilapidated scene before him, Tang Ming felt a mix of emotions. Back then, Yang Wei and the Yang Family had set an ambush here, leaving him gravely wounded.

"Sacrifice Gorge, the name seems to be meant just for me."

Tang Ming sighed in frustration. He had been crippled here once before to save someone, and today history might repeat itself, perhaps not just being crippled but even killed—a case of getting worse each time.

"I’m here now, you sneaky guys, aren’t you coming out to meet me?"

Tang Ming shouted towards the gorge’s mouth, determinedly resolving that if he survived this crisis, he would find a way to blow up Sacrifice Gorge.