The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 308 An Ominous Premonition (2)_1

Chapter 308: Chapter 308 An Ominous Premonition (2)_1

Xiao Yongxin looked at Old Master Xiao and then at Xiao Muli, a sudden idea sparking in his mind. One of his hands slowly slid into his pocket, and his body gradually edged toward Old Master Xiao.

At this time, everyone’s thoughts were focused on condemning Xiao Yongxin. Before Xiao Muli could get a response from Xiao Yongxin, he prepared himself and ordered his subordinates that if Xiao Yongxin did not back down, they would resort to their final plan.

However, before Xiao Muli could finish giving instructions, a woman’s scream was heard. When he turned his head, he saw a scene that made him desperately want to rush forward and kill Xiao Yongxin. At that moment, Xiao Yongxin had one arm around Old Master Xiao’s neck and the other hand holding a gun to Old Master Xiao’s head.

It should be said that Old Master Xiao’s skills, honed along with Old Master Situ, were not bad. If it were a fair fight, Xiao Yongxin might not have certainly won against Old Master Xiao. But this time, Xiao Yongxin had launched a surprise attack, subduing Old Master Xiao when he was off guard.

"Xiao Yongxin, release my grandfather," demanded Xiao Muli, his usually expressionless face filled with urgency. His eyes bristled with murderous intent as he looked at Xiao Yongxin. Xiao Muli had never imagined that Xiao Yongxin would carry a gun, much less take his grandfather hostage.

"You think I’ll just let him go because you tell me to? Xiao Muli, aren’t you too naïve?" Xiao Yongxin mocked Xiao Muli’s simplicity.

"Xiao Yongxin, name your terms. What will it take for you to release my grandfather?" At this point, Xiao Muli could no longer care about anything else. In his eyes, his grandfather was all that mattered. He knew that other things, like the position of Family Head of the Xiao Family, could be pursued later. But if something happened to his grandfather today, he would be inconsolable.

"First, you have to destroy all those documents and evidence. The originals must be destroyed too," Xiao Yongxin said excitedly to Xiao Muli.

"Agreed," Xiao Muli turned and instructed his subordinates, "Bring out those documents."

While the Xiao Family Ancestral House was in a tense standoff, Situ Xin was carrying Baibai and holding the address provided by the fifth person, checking against the street and muttering, "Get to this intersection, then turn right. Ah, it’s this way."

Baibai lay in Situ Xin’s arms, rotating its head along with Situ Xin’s. "Hey, Baibai, isn’t the address written above right over there?" Situ Xin pointed at a large ancient mansion ahead and asked Baibai.

Baibai followed where Situ Xin pointed and when it saw the old mansion, it said excitedly, "Master, that’s it, that’s the Xiao Family Ancestral House."

"Let’s hurry then. I’m so tired from walking, and I’m hungry too." Because she hadn’t had breakfast and then walked such a long way, Situ Xin was both tired and hungry. Seeing the Xiao Family Ancestral House, she was thrilled.

However, as she neared the Xiao Family Ancestral House, she heard Xiao Muli’s voice: "These, and these as well, are the originals. Take them. Now you can release my grandfather, right?"

Situ Xin heard Xiao Muli’s anxious and worried voice and immediately thought something was wrong, "Baibai, let’s hurry, Xiao Muli has encountered some trouble." As she spoke, Situ Xin held Baibai and ran toward the Xiao Family Ancestral House.

Luckily, at this time, the Xiao family was in chaos, and there were no guards outside. Situ Xin managed to hold Baibai and smoothly entered through the Xiao family’s main gate.

But when Situ Xin followed the sound and found her way there, she saw Xiao Yongxin with one hand around Old Master Xiao’s neck and the other holding a gun to his temple. Seeing this scene, Situ Xin’s face immediately darkened. Old Master Xiao usually cherished her dearly, treated her like his own granddaughter. Naturally, Situ Xin also considered Old Master Xiao as her own family.

Seeing her family member being held hostage like this, it was no wonder that Situ Xin’s expression was far from pleasant. But she didn’t act rashly. Holding Baibai, she stood behind the crowd, watching how things unfolded.

Xiao Yongxin directed his bodyguards to retrieve the documents from Xiao Muli’s hands. When the bodyguard brought the items over, he did not release Old Master Xiao, instead he made the bodyguard flip through the documents for him to see.

Upon seeing that they were all originals, Xiao Yongxin breathed a sigh of relief. "Now you can let my grandfather go," Xiao Muli yelled at Xiao Yongxin.

However, at that moment, Xiao Yongxin laughed. "Xiao Muli, do you think I’m so foolish as to easily let your grandfather go? To allow you to continue competing with me for the position of Family Head of the Xiao family?"

"Then what do you want me to do?" Xiao Muli calmed down instead, but his voice grew colder.

"If you want me to release your grandfather, fine, you’ll have to cripple yourself." With that, Xiao Yongxin signaled one of his bodyguards to throw a military knife to Xiao Muli. "You should know what to do," he said.

According to the Xiao family’s rules, the Family Head must not have any physical impairments, meaning if Xiao Muli were crippled, he would completely lose the right to compete for the position. This was precisely the effect Xiao Yongxin wanted.

At Xiao Yongxin’s words, the mercenaries hiding in the shadows couldn’t sit still any longer. They aimed their guns at Xiao Yongxin’s head, preparing to shoot. But Xiao Muli shook his hand at them. At this moment, he couldn’t gamble with his grandfather’s life. He was afraid that if the mercenaries opened fire, it would kill Xiao Yongxin. But he feared Xiao Yongxin, in his dying breath, would take his grandfather down with him, or that one of his subordinates might miss slightly and injure his grandfather. It wasn’t that he didn’t trust his men, but bullets are indiscriminate. He couldn’t take the risk; he simply couldn’t afford to.

Xiao Muli crouched down to pick up the knife. Old Master Xiao anxiously shouted, "Muli, put that knife down. I’d rather die today than watch you maim yourself." Old Master Xiao struggled emotionally.

"Uncle, you better keep quiet. This gun in my hand isn’t very discerning," said Xiao Yongxin, clearly displeased with Old Master Xiao’s reaction, fearing it would ruin his plans.

"Xiao Yongxin, you beast. I am your uncle, and he is your nephew. How can you do such a thing?" Old Master Xiao cursed vehemently. His eyes caught Elder Master Xiao’s, "Brother, persuade your son, we’re all family, how can he do this?"