Xia Che only realized this belatedly.

Why would a killer who was so relentlessly pursuing him in the game let him go so easily?

This wasn't the first time they'd attacked him. Xia Che knew that behind the assassins, there must be an organization or force.

Although he didn't know the size or number of the other party, Xia Che had already sensed one thing.

—The means to achieve the goal.

Like vultures that have spotted a carcass, they won't give up until they actually get a bite of the rotting flesh.

You have no choice but to kill them, or you'll end up in their stomachs.

It is truly unfortunate to be targeted by such a disgusting and cruel thing.

But it's clear that Xia Che and Yu Shiyue both underestimated them.

It wasn't a decision to give up, but rather to find a place where none of them could escape, and then wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

Attacking Xia Che on the field is risky, and since they can't outrun him, it's practically impossible.

In racing, once a car is ahead, it's very difficult for the cars behind to catch up, unless the leading car makes a stupid mistake.

Not to mention, Xia Che didn't just lead by one body length, but left them far behind.

As hunters, they certainly lived up to their reputation.

Because they are patient enough.

The results are obvious.

Apart from a few trees, there is basically no obstruction around the bus stop; the only way to get around is uphill or downhill.

Without racing cars, relying solely on two legs?

There's no way to escape.

Even Xia Che, whose physical abilities far surpass those of ordinary people, did not believe that he could outrun a well-trained top assassin.

Not to mention, there was also Yu Shiyue, whose physical condition wasn't very good, by his side.

They were like prey that walked into a hunter's trap, jumping into the pit the hunter had dug.

That sounds a bit silly.

But it is the truth.

"What……"

Upon hearing this, Yu Shiyue froze instantly. She blinked, and a wave of bitterness suddenly welled up in her heart.

That was deep regret.

"So, does that mean we can't escape?"

Yu Shiyue felt as if the world had fallen into darkness in an instant, making it difficult to breathe, and even the breeze had turned cold.

"At present... yes."

Xia Che gave a wry smile, but his eyes remained wary as he looked around.

Did the assassin choose not to reveal himself to give them time to give their last words?

They're quite perceptive...

"If we had known this earlier, we wouldn't have come down the mountain. Wouldn't it have been better to wait until tomorrow to have the law enforcement officers come and take us down?"

Yu Shiyue slapped her forehead in regret, "I should have thought of that sooner!"

There's no need to rush down the mountain. Anyway, there's plenty of place to rest at the competition venue. Given Xia Che's close relationship with Ning Zheyuan, it doesn't matter how long he stays there, let alone just one night.

and……

Or we could have Ning Zheyuan send someone to pick them up and bring them down the mountain.

Yu Shiyue had heard of the Yan Yun Gang's reputation. With such ruthless thugs around, even assassins might not dare to lay a hand on them.

Why didn't I think of that before...?

Yu Shiyue pursed her lips, a deep sense of regret welling up inside her.

Her body then turned cold.

It's all my fault for not realizing this, which has led to the fact that we're both going to die here now.

I could have noticed it if I had just been a little more attentive...

I'm usually very meticulous; I can think about even the smallest things over and over again. Why didn't I realize it this time?

It shouldn't be something I wasn't aware of...

Yu Shiyue bit her lip tightly, her eyebrows furrowed, and her eyes glistened with tears.

Even though she had changed her mindset because she was forced into a desperate situation, at this moment it felt like she was on an elevator plummeting from a great height, causing her heart to quickly fall to the bottom.

"Don't blame yourself, it's not your fault, strictly speaking... it's mine."

Suddenly, a voice as warm as the sun melting snow rang out. Yu Shiyue felt her hand being gripped even tighter, and the warmth from the other person's palm dispelled the chill that surged through her body.

Yu Shiyue raised her head and stared blankly at the boy in front of her.

That person who was clearly younger than me, who should have been the older sister in times of crisis, was like a younger brother to me.

Only in such an emergency could Yu Shiyue remember that she was older than Xia Che.

Most of the time, Xia Che's qualities made Yu Shiyue overlook the age difference between them.

He was more like a peer, or perhaps someone older than him, like an older brother.

But he always manages to step up when he's in trouble.

Every time is the same, and this time is no exception.

“Sometimes, self-blame is not a virtue. You are not a robot, much less Ultron. You cannot predict every special situation. Since an accident has occurred, the first thing to do is to resolve the accident, not to blame yourself meaninglessly. That is of no use.”

Xia Che let out a deep breath, squeezed Yu Shiyue's soft little hand, and forced out a smile that was no different from before: "Believe me, the situation is not too bad."

"……Um!"

Yu Shiyue came to her senses, and perhaps because Xia Che gave her a sense of security, the icy coldness from the bottom of her heart slowly dissipated.

Even in dire straits, Yu Shiyue still chose to believe in Xia Che.

As has happened countless times before, Xia Che is definitely a trustworthy person.

Yu Shiyue had great faith in him, but as the one being trusted...

At this moment, however, he couldn't help but feel a bitter smile.

Oh shit……

Xia Che really wanted to swear. If Yu Shiyue hadn't been there and he hadn't lost his temper, he really would have cursed.

way?

Should we leave everything to him?

Are you kidding me...?

What other options are there in this situation?

To break this deadlock, Xia Che would need to be the Hulk, able to grow to over three meters tall when angry and deliver a punch with the force of thirty tons, capable of withstanding even a bullet from an assassin and safely escaping with Yu Shiyue.

Besides this, Xia Che couldn't think of any other way to break the deadlock.

"Come out, there's no need to hide anymore. Or... do you really enjoy toying with your prey?"

Xia Che gently patted Yu Shiyue's small hand, and she obediently let go, but remained standing behind Xia Che, keeping a very close distance from him.

No matter what method Xia Che uses, Yu Shiyue will stand with him through thick and thin.

—Since things are already this bad, how much worse can they get?

As Xia Che finished speaking, two people suddenly emerged from behind the previously quiet and deserted bus stop.

"As expected of the only young master of the Xia family... His composure is truly impressive."