Chapter 1024: Chapter 1025: The Cicada Sheds Its Shell

Chapter 1025

Wang Huai now somewhat understood that his greatest value was to serve as a hostage for Cheng Dalei. But if the troops at the foot of the mountain retreated, he would lose his value as a hostage. Cheng Dalei might not necessarily have to kill him; perhaps if he pleaded with him a few times, Cheng might let him go.

In this world, living was not an easy feat, and living well was even harder. And for Wang Huai to rise above others, he naturally had to be clever. A clever person knows when to advance, when to retreat, when to be arrogant, and when to act submissive.

Therefore, he was hoping Zhu Gang and his gang would leave sooner so that he could find an opportunity to escape.

However, the current thoughts of Sun Xin apparently misconstrued Wang Huai's intentions and thought to himself, "Big brother is really righteous, we as his brothers can't lose face either."

"Don't worry, big brother, we will definitely rescue you."