Chapter 368 Kombia’s Secret (1/2)

GOR Chapter 368 Kombia’s Secret

When the intense sounds of gunfire erupted from the depths of the forest, Lin Leyan’s face became extremely anxious.

The sounds of the gunfire swiftly became even more intense. Then, it abruptly turned sporadic before fading away completely.

Una who was handcuffed to the truck strained her ears to listen to the incoming sounds. However, she dared not move – there was a Four-eyed War Cat right beside her.

After a while, Chen Xiaolian walked out from the forest.

His body was drenched in blood and his clothes were all dyed red. Behind him were around two volunteers.

Seeing Hans who was being supported by Chen Xiaolian, Lin Leyan grew emotional and she rushed forward to meet up with them.

But when she saw that there were only so few volunteers behind Chen Xiaolian, Lin Leyan seemed as though she had just been struck by an iron hammer and she shuddered fiercely.

She looked at Chen Xiaolian only to see him shake his head.

Glistening tears trickled down Lin Leyan’s eyes.

The number of volunteers Chen Xiaolian saved, Hans included, amount to a total of only three people.

All of them were injured and Hans was suffering from the heaviest injury.

Chen Xiaolian had everyone enter the truck, even Lin Leyan. They all went up to the cargo area at the back of the truck.

The one remaining spot beside the driver seat was reserved for Una.

Una did not resist. Lin Leyan did not say anything as well… as for the Four-eyed War Cat, it had prowled back into the forest. However, the two of them had a faint feeling that things weren’t that simple.

It would appear that this Chen Xiaolian really could use magic.

The road that the truck was travelling on was rugged and bumpy. Chen Xiaolian chose not to drive forward at full speed. Instead, he drove forward at a steady speed.

Lin Leyan who was at the cargo area at the back took care of the injured volunteers. Thankfully, these volunteers were only suffering from external injuries. After having some food, they showed signs of recovery.

Una who was in the front fell into a state of fear and silence.

Chen Xiaolian drove the truck to the south for around 20 minutes before speaking up.

His silence earlier had caused Una’s heart to grow increasingly restless. Only when Chen Xiaolian finally opened his mouth did this African woman breathe a sigh of relief.

She understood that the real interrogation process had begun.

“Why would they relentlessly chase after you?” Chen Xiaolian asked. “As far as I know, Zayad has a lot of children. So, why would the rebel army expend so much effort to pursue you?”

Una considered her reply for a moment before slowly saying, “I…”

“I would like to remind you beforehand to carefully consider your answer before opening your mouth.” Chen Xiaolian’s eyes continued looking forward and he spoke with a calm voice. “If you lie, I will know.”

Una sighed and she spoke in a very serious tone. “Father does have a lot of children. But the ones that could gain his trust are far and few. That brother of mine is father’s eldest son. Father gave him authority over the military and trusts him a great deal when it comes to military affairs. But in other matters… he trusts me more.”

“Why?”

“I had studied abroad before. Naturally, I had used a fake name when doing so. In the civilized countries of the West, I learned the ways of Europe and America.” Una said carefully. “Thus, I would usually help my father deal with some… financial related stuff.”

Only then did Chen Xiaolian turn his head to look at Una. He said, “Continue.”

Una exhaled and continued in a whisper, “Father had kept some money abroad in an overseas bank account. That money… I can withdraw it.”

Chen Xiaolian revealed something of a smile and said, “So, they were doing it just for money?”

“The rebel army is very poor,” said Una in a very disdainful voice. “No, more accurately, all of Kombia is piss poor. That money father have would prove very useful for the rebel army – it is a very huge sum of money.”

“How much?”

Una bit her lips heavily and answered, “40 million… US dollars.”

Chen Xiaolian nodded his head a little.

Taking Kombia’s circumstances into account, that was indeed a sizeable amount even for a member of the very wealthy in Kombia.

“If this money is to fall into the hands of the rebel army, they would be able to use it to buy weapons and completely sweep across all of Kombia. They can also use it to hire other forces, recruit even more troops and build a new government… at any rate, they are in serious need of this money.”

Chen Xiaolian was silent.

Una looked at Chen Xiaolian and whispered, “I can give you this money… but in exchange, you must let me go.”

Chen Xiaolian remained silent.

Seconds and minutes ticked by and the truck continued moving forward through the bumpy road. But the atmosphere of silence only caused Una to grow tense.

“I can determine that what you said just now is the truth,” Chen Xiaolian finally opened up his mouth. His words caused Una to breathe a sigh of relief. However, Chen Xiaolian’s next words caused her heart to pound. “Yet, I could also sense that you are hiding something.”

Chen Xiaolian suddenly turned his head and sneered at Una. “So, what should I do? Even though what you told me is the truth, you deliberately hid something from me. Is that considered a lie?”

Una’s body shuddered.

As she was close to him, she could feel the bloody atmosphere coming off Chen Xiaolian’s body and also the intense smell of blood.