Chapter 12996 How about making peace?

Chapter 12996 How about making peace?
Such a tactical arrangement not only enhances their flexibility, but also provides each other with a life guarantee invisibly - in the crisis-ridden Jiang family territory, once one of them encounters an accident, the other can respond quickly and carry out rescue, thus avoiding the desperate situation of both falling into a trap.

As the two of them split up again, the Jiang family's defense system seemed to be torn open by an invisible hand. Each of their attacks seemed so precise and deadly, as if they had known the Jiang family's layout beforehand.

The tacit cooperation between Ling Xiao and Jin Yan made their actions more unpredictable and more difficult to be contained. They were like two sharp blades, cutting at the Jiang family's defenses wantonly, and every time they fought, they tried to make a quick decision, leaving no chance for the enemy to counterattack.

This time, their methods were more decisive and left no room for maneuver. After completing an assassination, the two would quickly evacuate the scene and look for the next target, never lingering on.

They used their familiarity with the terrain and their superb body movements to constantly change positions, so that even if the Jiang family's strong men wanted to organize an effective encirclement, they would always come up empty-handed and could only watch them disappear from their sight.

At this time, the atmosphere inside the Jiang family was extremely tense. Jiang Zhan, Jiang Lianheng, and those Tongtian Realm masters gathered in the family's meeting hall. Their faces were solemn, and their brows revealed an indescribable anxiety and uneasiness.

They knew that Ling Xiao and Jin Yan's attack was not accidental, but had a clear purpose and plan. How to effectively deal with these two powerful enemies while protecting the family's safety became their most difficult problem.

Everyone sat in a circle and offered suggestions, but every plan seemed to have loopholes that were difficult to make up for. They knew that in order to completely get rid of the current predicament, they had to find the weaknesses of Ling Xiao and Jin Yan, or develop a more thorough defense strategy.

However, all this takes time, and time is so precious and scarce for the Jiang family at this moment.

"How hateful! If it weren't for the sneak attack by the cunning Ling Xiao, who pierced their hearts with a knife, I would have taken up the sword myself and cut those two little bastards into pieces to relieve my hatred!" Jiang Zhan's voice trembled with anger. His eyes were wide open, as if they could spit fire. The muscles on his face were twisted with excessive anger, and he looked hideous and terrifying.

He clenched his fists, his nails dug deep into his palms, blood dripped slowly through his fingers, but it seemed to do nothing to ease his inner resentment and unwillingness.

Jiang Lianheng stood aside, looking at his second uncle in such a state, feeling mixed emotions.

He sighed, his tone full of helplessness and frustration: "Second Uncle, you should rest and recover. The Jiang family is in a precarious situation now, and we still need you to hold the overall situation. My father's death has made the entire Jiang family seem to have lost its backbone. People are scattered and rumors are everywhere. I heard that many members of the family have chosen to flee the family and find their own way out for fear of being implicated."

Speaking of this, a trace of pain and sadness flashed in Jiang Lianheng's eyes.

He knew very well that most of the tribesmen who chose to leave did so because they lacked sufficient strength and confidence. Facing the coming storm, they chose to protect themselves rather than share the hardships with their family. This reality made him feel angry and powerless.

"In just one hour, the family was deserted. The only people left were the secret guards and a few loyal friends who swore allegiance to them. It was almost empty." Jiang Lianheng continued, his voice low and heavy, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of his heart.

He looked out the window, with a complex emotion in his eyes. He was depressed because his family was facing an unprecedented crisis; he was angry because of the ruthlessness and selfishness of those who betrayed him; but more importantly, he was helpless.

He understood that no matter how hard they tried, they could not change the status quo, because the gap in strength was there, like an insurmountable chasm.

"One Ling Xiao and one Jin Yan are enough to put our Jiang family into such a predicament. This is not only a shame for us, but also a mockery of the entire Jiang family." Jiang Lianheng's words were full of bitterness and self-mockery. He knew very well that the only way to change all this was to become stronger, but reality told him that this would not be achieved overnight.

At this moment, the Jiang family was like a small boat drifting in a storm, which could be swallowed by the huge waves at any time. As the only remaining strong men in the family, Jiang Lianheng and Jiang Zhan could only grit their teeth and hold on, waiting for the glimmer of hope to come.

"What did the Ji family say? Are they unwilling to lend a helping hand?" Jiang Zhan stared at Jiang Lianheng with a sharp gaze, his tone revealing a hint of anxiety and uneasiness. His eyes showed both worry about the family's future and deep confusion about the Ji family's reaction.

Jiang Lianheng heard this and shook his head helplessly. He sighed and said, "It's not that the Ji family is unwilling to help, but the conditions they proposed are really unacceptable. Each of those terms is like a sharp blade cutting the lifeblood of the Jiang family, making it difficult for me to nod easily. Therefore, after careful consideration, I decided to refuse their assistance. At least, under such harsh conditions, we cannot easily compromise."

"You are confused!" Jiang Zhan became agitated upon hearing this. He slammed the table, stood up and glared at Jiang Lianheng.

"It has come to this critical moment of life and death, what else can we not give up? The Jiang family and the Ji family have always been inextricably linked, and we have long been under their command. Now, although their demands are excessive, how excessive can they be? As long as we can save the Jiang family, what's wrong with temporary sacrifices? Agree to them, this is the only way out at the moment!"

Jiang Zhan's words were full of determination and helplessness. He knew that his decision might not be wise, but in the face of the family's survival, he had no choice. His eyes flashed with determination and resoluteness, as if he was declaring war on fate.

At this moment, an old and steady voice suddenly sounded, interrupting the argument between the two: "Can't we try to make peace with Ling Xiao? From what I've seen, although Ling Xiao is decisive, he is not an unreasonable person. Perhaps, we can find a way out that both sides can accept through negotiation."

The old man who was speaking had a kind face, and his eyes revealed the wisdom and indifference that came from having experienced many vicissitudes of life.

He slowly stood up, looked around, and continued, "War and killing are never the best way to solve problems. In the face of life and death, what we should learn more is communication and understanding. Although the Ji family's assistance is important, wouldn't it be better if we could resolve this crisis in a peaceful way?"