Chapter 774 - The Helpless Joanna

Translator: Thyaeria

In order to capture Su Tao, it restricted the mercenaries from using lethal weapons. Furthermore, the mercenary organisation was based in Italy, and they did not want to ruin their relationship with the government. If a terrorist attack occurred in Milan, it would definitely cause negative influences, and Italy’s government would definitely not take it lying down.

The woman had a slim figure and wore leather boots. Her eyes were flickering with a cold light while Su Tao protected Joanna and dodged the mercenary’s attack.

In the process, Su Tao was shocked by the female mercenary’s speed. If it wasn’t for his outstanding reaction speed, he would have probably been hurt by her dagger. As a foul stench drifted in the air, he instantly figured out that the dagger was laced with poison.

Generally speaking, the user must be confident when using laced weapons. Otherwise, the gains would not make up for the loss if they had accidentally cut themselves.

Behind him, a robust man charged over. He was also masked, and he had a towering figure with a height of at least 6’5”. He was akin to an iron pagoda, but his movements weren't at all clumsy. He was swift, and he had charged over to Su Tao in the blink of an eye. Raising his leg, he kicked Su Tao in the chest.

They were given orders to capture Su Tao alive. Even if they couldn’t kill Su Tao, heavily injuring him wasn’t a problem.

While sensing the horrifying aura coming from the robust man, Su Tao saw that there weren't any tricks in his movements. If he suffered a blow, even he would be incapatitated for at least ten days to half a month, despite his physique.

“Mhm?” The man was somewhat surprised when Su Tao instantly took two steps back, since it was against physics.

Behind Su Tao, Joanna exclaimed when she was squeezed against the tent. Shortly after, she sensed a force coming from her waist and she was tossed to the right.

At this moment, she felt as if she had become a toy since she lost control of her body from Su Tao’s movements.

With a muffled booming that resounded, the robust man left a deep footprint on the ground.

The woman had already charged over and her dagger was akin to a poisonous viper that flashed past Su Tao’s face. Her movement was agile, like a hunting leopard.

Caru had sent out his two best mercenaries for this mission, one flexible and the other ferocious, matching each other well. Furthermore, they have also built up a strong rapport due to the fact that they have been working together for a long time.

As Su Tao dodged the woman’s attack once more, the man threw his fist out, which Su Tao took it on his back. It felt as if he was shot with a cannonball on his back as he flew out. With a chuckle, the man followed up with his attack and dashed towards Su Tao. There wasn’t any hesitation in his movements, showing no mercy as he unleashed more attacks towards Su Tao.

They had done their research, and they knew that Su Tao was a fighter as well. Hence, they couldn’t afford to give Su Tao any moment to recover in this battlefield.

Hence, they knew that they wouldn't be able to capture Su Tao and complete their mission if they did not completely beat him down.

Under this situation, showing Su Tao any kindness would mean being cruel to themselves.

As the robust man soared into the sky, his figure shot out like a bullet and he brandished a jab at Su Tao.

Sitting to the side, Joanna was terrified by this scene to the point that she was emitting cold sweat. She had no idea where those two people came from, but she knew that they must’ve considered her as Su Tao’s companion. That also meant that her outcome would be terrible if Su Tao was captured.

She subconsciously wanted to cry out, but she suddenly felt a cold blade on her neck. Instantly, her sweat pores erected. With the female mercenary’s skills, it’s no trouble for her to capture Joanna.

Meanwhile, the robust man was, once again, shocked. He initially thought that his jab would definitely connect, but he had missed once again. His punch landed on the ground, creating a crater in the process, while Su Tao had already ducked to the side, cautiously looking at the two of them.

“If you don’t want this gorgeous lady to be hurt, then surrender yourself.” The female mercenary threatened in English.

However, Su Tao had no reaction, leaving the woman surprised.

“He doesn’t understand English!” Joanna grew anxious, worried that she would be killed by mistake, and at that time, it would be unfortunate for her. Hence, she immediately said, “I’m not familiar with him, so please release me. It’s futile for you to use me as a bargaining chip to threaten him.”

Joanna was on the verge of collapse. Strictly speaking, her relationship with Su Tao could even be considered as enemies.

“Do you think that we’re stupid?” The woman ran her blade down Joanna’s cheeks and continued with an eerie smile, “If the two of you do not have any relationship, why would the two of you meet here by yourself?”

At this moment, Joanna only wanted to cry since Su Tao had purposely come close to her earlier to mislead the two mercenaries, thinking that they had something going on between them.

“I’m only discussing business with him.” Joanna composed herself after a short adjustment. After all, she came from a prominent family, so she had already calmed her emotions down.

“Don’t try to lie to us.” The woman coldly said, before she added, “Didn’t you say that he doesn’t understand English? Since you know Mandarin, then act as the translator for us. If he still refuses to cooperate, then I will claim your life.”

When she finished her words, she sank the blade into Joanna’s skin. Joanna instantly felt a stinging pain before her neck was immediately numbed. Although the blade had also sunk into a thin layer of her skin, the poison that was laced on the dagger was domineering, making Joanna feel a sense of death.

“They say that if you continue to resist, they will kill me.” Joanna looked at Su Tao with despair in her eyes.

“What do you think that I will do?” Su Tao straightened his body and asked while maintaining his distance with the robust man.

“I don’t want to die!” Joanna bitterly said before she continued, “But I know that you will definitely not forsake your safety for me.”

This scene before Su Tao was truly filled with irony. If he had guessed it right, the mercenaries should be hired by the Tosca Pharmaceutical Conglomerate to kidnap him, but judging from Joanna’s expression, she didn’t seem to know the origin of these two mercenaries.

“Right now, I’m curious if you’re trying to trick me!” Su Tao probed as he asked, “Weren’t they sent here by you?”

“By me?” Joanna instantly figured it out and helplessly replied, “I only know that my mother is involved with a plan to exchange hostages, but I didn’t agree to her plans.”

“Now that you’re putting it in this way, then there’s no need for me to be concerned about your safety anymore.” Su Tao bitterly smiled.

Immediately, Joanna was somewhat panicky as she said to the two mercenaries in English, “Are you guys sent here by Tosca Pharmaceutical Conglomerate? I’m from the Tosca Pharmaceutical Conglomerate, so you guys can’t hurt me.”

Normally speaking, a mercenary mission was strictly kept a secret, so there’s no way for them to communicate about this matter. Furthermore, there’s also an international lawyer, Mike, involved in this matter. Hence, the two mercenaries had no idea of Joanna’s relationship with their employer.

“We don’t know about Tosca Pharmaceutical Conglomerate, so you can stop talking to us about it. Get him to stop resisting immediately and surrender. We won’t harm his life, and if he’s obedient enough, we can spare him the suffering!” The woman replied in an annoyed tone.

“Then you guys can just kill me!” At this moment, Joanna felt the bitterness from the irony of the situation. For her to die in the plan directed by her mother, how hilarious would it be if a bystander witnessed it?

“This woman doesn’t seem to by lying.” The robust man started to feel compassion after witnessing Joanna’s beauty.

After all, any man would be captivated by Joanna’s appearance and temperament. It’s a pity for such a beauty to be killed by her companion.

“We’re in a mission!” The female mercenary reminded her companion and continued, “After the mission is done, I can find you a whole lot of women to vent yourself on.”

“That’s a promise, then!” The robust man chuckled as he gulped down his saliva.

When he finished his conversation, he diverted his attention to Su Tao once more.

At this moment, Joanna had already closed her eyes with beads of tears rolling down her cheeks. She had never imagined that she would leave this world in such a ridiculous manner.

There were many more dreams waiting for her, so how could she leave the world in this manner?

All of a sudden, she abruptly opened her eyes and used all the strength she could exert to charge in the embrace of the woman. Under despair, she had brought out all her inner potential.

However, the female mercenary was well experienced, and she dodged Joanna’s sudden charge by instinct. At the same time, she easily grabbed a hold of Joanna’s arm and pinned her down, causing Joanna to feel a heavy blow on her chest as she spat out a mouthful of blood.

Mercenaries have gone through professional training, so their movements were extremely lethal, which wasn’t something an ordinary person could take.

Looking at this scene, Su Tao’s eyes lit up since he had been waiting for an opportunity to retaliate. Looking at Joanna’s resistance, he subconsciously grabbed a hold of this opportunity and lowered his center of gravity before charging at the robust man like a sharp blade.

𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

The robust man was stunned when he saw Su Tao’s movements before a disdainful smile rose on his lips. Was Su Tao trying to engage him in close combat?

His muscles were developed, and it’s hard for ordinary cold weapons to even harm his natural ‘armour’ formed by his muscles.

However, his confidence was soon overthrown since Su Tao’s fist was simply too swift. In that moment, when the robust man was struck in his abdomen, his mouth subconsciously widened as an unusual force drilled into his abdomen. It was like a drilling machine that inflicted unprecedented pain on him.

Out of fear that it might not be enough, Su Tao had practically given his all in this punch. Along with his arm completely stretched, the robust man flew out several meters from the punch before he heavily landed at a corner in the tent.

At this moment, the female mercenary had no choice but to give up on Joanna and held onto the dagger, cautiously staring at Su Tao.

“Am I finally saved?” Joanna subconsciously muttered before she raised her head and looked at Su Tao’s direction.

At this moment, Su Tao had already engaged in a fight with the female mercenary!