Chapter Twenty-Two: The Four Tigers of Guanzhong
"Haha, what a clever boy, he noticed us so quickly!"
"Not just clever, but bold too—he actually dared to sneak off alone and eat carp. When he grows up, he'll surely be a lawless troublemaker."
"Too bad he'll never grow up. This time next year will be his memorial day!"
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Four burly men emerged from the woods, each with a fierce countenance and a short knife in hand, their words dripping with murderous intent.
Li Zhao realized he was in deep trouble. These men were clearly here for him, yet he didn't know them at all. Could they be robbers after his money? But something felt off. He decided to probe their intentions with words.
"Gentlemen, we've never had any quarrel in the past nor any grievance recently. Why do you seek my life? Is there perhaps some misunderstanding? If it's money you want, I have some silver on me—all yours if you wish."
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"Haha, we don't do things in the dark. We brothers run the greenwood, and people call us the Four Tigers of Guanzhong. We have no old grudges or new feuds with you; but someone paid a hefty price for your life. We're simply doing a job for money. Once you become a wandering ghost, don't come looking for us—go find the one who paid for your death!"
"I see."
Li Zhao didn't need to think hard; even with his little toe, he could figure out who secretly hired these four killers—it must be Li De and Zheng, that shameless pair!
He had expected retaliation, just not so fierce and vicious—hiring killers was truly ruthless!
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