webnovelvip Chapter 307 Qin Qiong's Dark Side
Chapter 307 Qin Qiong's Dark Side
"Rather than risk being harmed by you and your daughter after defeating the Li family, I, Qin, would rather strike first!"
As he spoke, Qin Qiong drew his sword from its sheath, a flash of cold light reflecting off the blade in the candlelight.
"Shubao, do not listen to the slander of others."
The reason why Xianniang doesn't want to marry you is because she's immature and short-sighted.
"How about we join forces to defeat the Li family and then divide the land of Hebei among ourselves?"
With things having come to this point, Dou Jiande had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure, his voice filled with urgency and fear.
He took two steps back, cold sweat streaming down his face.
Since Qin Qiong dared to come, he must have made thorough preparations.
He had already decided to kill; he was not just there to bargain with him.
If we cannot offer substantial benefits, how can we survive today?
This Qin Qiong is no longer the timid and submissive Qin Qiong of the past.
"Foolish man, even if I kill you, Hebei will still be mine!"
Qin Qiong sneered, a cruel smile curving his lips, his eyes filled with mockery and disdain.
The longsword thrust out swiftly and fiercely, accompanied by a whistling sound.
With a soft "thud," the sword pierced flesh, and blood splattered everywhere.
Dou Jiande clutched his chest and staggered backward.
Blood gushed from between his fingers, staining his robes red and dripping onto the ground.
"Qin Qiong...you, you are truly a despicable person..."
Dou Jiande lay on the ground, his eyes wide open, staring intently at Qin Qiong, his gaze filled with regret and resentment.
His lips moved as if he wanted to say something more, but he could only spit out a few mouthfuls of bloody foam.
Aside from Dou Xianniang's unwillingness to marry Qin Qiong, he treated Qin Qiong with utmost sincerity and devotion.
He would give you official positions if you wanted them, and he would also give you troops if you wanted them; he was never stingy in the slightest.
I thought that with such sincerity, the ruler and his ministers would surely join hands to compete for the world in this chaotic world and create a great empire together.
But little did they expect that a wolf is still a wolf; it can never be tamed or fed enough, and sooner or later it will turn on them.
"You're right, I am a villain, and you forced me to become one!"
Qin Qiong grinned maliciously, his face twisted and ferocious, as he drew his sword, blood dripping down the blade.
That wasn't enough; he then slashed Dou Jiande more than a dozen times.
Every sword strike was delivered with all one's might, every sword strike was imbued with a heart full of hatred.
He only stopped when Dou Jiande's body was mangled and bloody.
In the past, he hated the term "petty person," and he would get angry with anyone who said that about him.
If anyone dares to mention those two words in front of him, he would be ready to draw his sword and attack them.
Today, he has figured it out, completely figured it out.
So what if he's a petty person?
Since these people call themselves villains, then they should really be villains!
From now on, anyone who dares to speak ill of him will be killed.
Dou Jiande insulted him, so Dou Jiande died.
Dou Xianniang said he was heartless and ungrateful, well then.
Upon returning to the capital, he would naturally show Dou Xianniang what it meant to be heartless and cruel, and what it meant to be worse than dead.
After glancing at Dou Jiande's gruesome death, Qin Qiong remained expressionless, then knocked over the candle, spilling oil all over the floor.
The flames spread rapidly, licking everything inside the tent.
Stepping out of the main tent, one sees that Dou Jiande's guards have been dealt with, lying scattered on the ground, their blood staining the ground red.
"Let's get started."
Qin Qiong sheathed his sword and said without turning his head.
"promise!"
The men who followed responded, took out signal arrows from their pockets, drew their bows taut, and shot them into the night sky.
A sharp sound pierced the night sky, shrill and loud.
Immediately afterwards, several more whistling arrows shot into the air and exploded above the camp.
Fires broke out in various parts of the camp, with flames shooting into the sky and thick smoke billowing out.
Shouts, screams, and the clang of metal clashing rose and fell, turning the entire camp into complete chaos.
The Li family soldiers, who had been waiting for Dou Jiande's camp to be ablaze for a long time, were ready to go.
When they saw the flames illuminating the night sky, the crowd immediately erupted in cheers. Warhorses neighed, swords were drawn, and morale soared to its peak.
"Oh ho, oh ho, it's on fire!"
The most excited person was Li Yuanji, who let out strange shouts and danced with joy, wishing he could be the first to rush forward.
"Yuanba!"
Li Shimin was also extremely excited, his eyes sparkling with excitement, but he did not lose his composure like Li Yuanji.
He sat upright on his horse, his eyes blazing, fixed on the distant, towering flames.
"Second, second brother, kill, kill whom?"
Li Yuanba, carrying his double hammers, stammered as he asked.
He didn't understand any schemes or inside-outside cooperation.
He only knew that he would hit whoever his second brother told him to.
"Those wearing headscarves will not be killed upon entering the enemy camp."
Li Shimin drew his sword from his waist, the blade reflecting a red glow in the firelight.
"Hehe, okay!"
After Li Yuanba finished speaking, he started running wildly, his speed even faster than that of a warhorse.
The golden hammer, used for drumming, swayed gently in his hand, and with each step he took, the ground trembled slightly.
When they arrived outside the camp, they saw the camp gate being opened from the inside.
Li Jiancheng looked up and saw a group of people wearing headscarves.
Just as they had agreed beforehand, it was undoubtedly someone arranged by Qin Qiong.
"hey-hey."
Seeing that they were all his own people, Li Yuanba simply walked past them and rushed into the camp like a whirlwind.
Then, the Li family soldiers filed in.
The sound of horses' hooves thundered, and the shouts of battle shook the heavens.
Shortly after the Li family stormed into the camp, Qin Qiong, along with Luo Shixin, Qin Yong, and others, left, disappearing silently into the night amidst the chaos.
What was left for the Li family was a large camp engulfed in flames, and Dou Jiande's generals, leaderless and in a state of panic.
Dou Xianniang repeatedly looked down on her, speaking coldly and saying one thing to her face and another behind her back.
He was determined to make her pay the price and show her the consequences of offending him, Qin Qiong.
After one night, Hebei was thrown into complete chaos.
Dou Jiande, who originally wielded immense power, died in battle, his death a tragic one.
When the news spread, the soldiers guarding the cities were filled with panic. Some abandoned their cities and fled, some defended their cities, and some simply surrendered to the Li family.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Qin Qiong sped back to Dou Jiande's capital and seized control of the city without bloodshed.
"Father, I have sent people to search for a long time, but we have not been able to find Dou Xianniang."
Qin came to report back, holding a hammer stained with blood.
They searched the city for a whole day, turning over every corner and asking everyone, but they still couldn't find any trace of Dou Xianniang.
"Um?"
Qin Qiong, sitting on the throne, raised his head, his eyes filled with murderous intent, terrifyingly sinister.
He had waited so long for this day, just to see Dou Xianniang kneeling before him, begging for mercy.
We cannot humiliate Dou Xianniang; how can we swallow this insult?
"Search! A city-wide search! Anyone who dares to harbor such a person, or who knows but fails to report it, will have their entire clan exterminated!"
Qin Qiong waved his hand and immediately spoke, his voice cold and stern, leaving no room for negotiation.