Chapter 2594: Chapter 2594: Locked from the Outside
They weren’t afraid of Jian Yufei and the others overhearing their discussion.
Because they had stationed someone upstairs to keep an eye on them at all times.
After discussing several plans, they chose one and intended to act soon.
If they failed, they would have time for alternative plans.
But they were met with opposition from Nangong Yi.
"I think it’s best we don’t provoke Ruan Tianling. All of us together are no match for him," Nangong Yi said in a low voice.
"While we may not be a match for him, Jian Yufei is not a match for us. We only need to kill Jian Yufei!" someone said.
The others nodded in agreement.
These were all well-educated, high-status individuals.
But at this moment, discussing murder didn’t cause them to bat an eye.
"With Ruan Tianling around, dealing with Jian Yufei is impossible."
"Ayi, why do you build others up and put yourself down?"
"Nangong Yi, do you have a better idea?"
Nangong Yi pursed his lips: "Actually, I believe even if we kill them, Nangong Xu won’t let us go."
"He won’t! Nangong Xu isn’t afraid of us now; he might even need us to work for him. As long as there’s hope, we won’t give up!"
"But..."
Nangong Wenhua coldly interrupted him.
"Nangong Yi, you’re too young, too merciful! If you can’t bear it, you don’t need to participate in this task."
Nangong Yi lowered his eyes slightly and said nothing more.
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Jian Yufei focused intently for two hours and appeared a bit tired.
But she couldn’t relax; now was not the time to loosen up.
She rubbed her temples and continued to maintain her focus.
Suddenly, she saw a shadow appear under the door again—
Jian Yufei frowned and leaned down to the floor.
It seemed there was something blocking the door slit; she couldn’t see the outside.
Jian Yufei quickly got up and pressed her ear against the door to listen.
There were faint rustling sounds outside.
Jian Yufei didn’t dare to be careless and turned to gently nudge Ruan Tianling.
Ruan Tianling woke up instantly—
"What’s wrong?" he asked in a low voice.
Jian Yufei pointed outside, "They seem to be up to something."
Ruan Tianling flipped off the bed, walked to the door, and pressed his ear against it.
There was no noise outside, and Ruan Tianling was puzzled.
He heard Jian Yufei’s low exclamation: "Ruan Tianling, look!"
She pointed to the bottom of the door slit.
White smoke was drifting in through the door slit—
Ruan Tianling’s expression turned grim; he turned his head, "Come here, stand behind me!"
"Oh." Jian Yufei quickly moved behind him.
Ruan Tianling gripped a dining knife in his right hand and twisted the doorknob with his left, pulling forcefully.
The door had been locked from the outside!
Ruan Tianling silently cursed himself for his carelessness.
The Nangong Family people were not ordinary; they probably knew some tricks for locking and unlocking doors.
More and more smoke was drifting in, stinging the eyes.
The extent of the fire outside was still unknown.
But they couldn’t just sit and wait for death.
The window was fitted with a security grid, leaving no escape route through it.
Staying in the room meant waiting to be choked or burned to death.
Their only way out now was to open the door and see if they could escape.
The fire surely wasn’t big yet, but if they delayed any longer, it would be too late.
Ruan Tianling stepped back a few paces, "Step aside!"
Jian Yufei moved to the side.
