A direct injection near the heart, a massive amount of supernatural energy… Mu Xue's mind raced; she knew all too well what this meant. The heart is one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body; the slightest mistake can be fatal. Moreover, Ning Yu's body was extremely weak at the moment, and the massive infusion of supernatural energy was also a huge burden on the rescuer. If not controlled properly, it could lead to irreversible consequences.
"Is there no other way?" Mu Xue's voice trembled slightly, and she could feel her fingers gripping the medic's shoulder turning white from the force.
The medic shook his head. "This is our only hope right now, but the risks are extremely high. Captain, you must be careful!"
Time seemed to stand still, with only heavy breathing and the echo of a distant explosion remaining in the warehouse. Mu Xue looked at Ning Yu, who was lying on a stretcher, barely alive. His face was as pale as paper, his lips were bloodless, and the rise and fall of his chest was so weak that it was almost invisible.
"There's no time to hesitate!" Mu Xue took a deep breath, her eyes gradually hardening. "I'll give him the injection, you all protect me!"
"Captain, this is too dangerous!"
"This is an order!" Ignoring her teammates' attempts to dissuade her, Mu Xue took the syringe from the medic and walked resolutely toward Ning Yu.
With trembling hands, she unbuttoned Ning Yu's shirt, revealing his strong chest, his heart beating weakly beneath his ribs. Mu Xue closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and aimed the needle at Ning Yu's heart.
"Ning Yu, you must hold on!" Mu Xue murmured softly, as if speaking to him, yet also to herself.
The needle pierced his skin, and the medicine was slowly injected into Ning Yu's body. Almost at the same time, Ning Yu's body began to tremble violently. His face turned from pale to flushed, his veins bulged, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
"Captain, his vital signs are fluctuating!" The medic's voice was tense and urgent.
"Stay calm, keep channeling your powers!" Mu Xue gritted her teeth and channeled her powers into Ning Yu's body without reservation.
The atmosphere in the warehouse was extremely tense. Everyone held their breath, staring intently at Ning Yu, praying for a miracle. Ning Yu's body trembled violently at times, then returned to calm, as if struggling between life and death.
"Ah—" Ning Yu suddenly let out a painful roar, and opened his eyes abruptly, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins.
"Captain Ning, how are you?"
"how are you feeling?"
His teammates anxiously surrounded him, but he pushed them away. He struggled to sit up, but collapsed again due to weakness.
"Ning Yu!" Mu Xue supported him, asking anxiously, "How are you feeling? Where does it hurt?"
Ning Yu did not answer. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared intently at his hands, as if he had seen something terrifying.
"No...this isn't real..." Ning Yu's voice was hoarse and low, filled with fear and despair, "How could this be..."
"Ning Yu, what's wrong? What's wrong with you?" Mu Xue's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition surged into her heart.
"boom--"
A loud bang interrupted Mu Xue's questioning. The entire warehouse shook violently, and the steel and concrete overhead began to peel off, sending dust flying everywhere.
"Oh no! The warehouse is about to collapse!"
The aftershocks of the explosion hadn't yet dissipated; the warehouse's frame seemed to be violently shaken by an invisible giant hand, emitting a groan that made one's teeth ache. Dust filled the air like a thick fog, choking people and making it hard to breathe. Mu Xue's heart was in her throat. Ning Yu's condition had already exhausted her, and now the warehouse was about to collapse—this was simply adding insult to injury!
"Captain, the warehouse is collapsing! We have to get out of here right now!" a team member shouted, his voice half-drunk by the sound of falling debris hitting the ground.
“Team Leader Ning…” Another team member looked anxiously at the unconscious Ning Yu, his worry evident in his words.
Mu Xue bit her lower lip tightly, a resolute glint in her beautiful eyes. She was now caught in a dilemma: if she took Ning Yu away, he might not be able to hold out until they reached a safe place; if she stayed, they would all be buried here.
"What are you standing there for! Help me up!" Ning Yu suddenly struggled to get up, his hoarse voice standing out clearly amidst the chaos.
"Captain Ning, you're awake!"
"How are you feeling? Can you keep going?"
The team members rushed over and helped Ning Yu up.
Ning Yu's face was still frighteningly pale, but his eyes were unusually determined, revealing a strong will to survive. He grabbed Mu Xue's arm and said urgently, "Don't waste any more time, this warehouse won't last much longer, we have to get out of here immediately!"
Having said that, he forced himself to stand up despite his weakened state. However, before they could take more than a few steps, a chilling cracking sound came from above—a larger chunk of concrete began to loosen.
"Run!" Ning Yu shoved Mu Xue aside and pointed towards the warehouse door. "I'll cover you!"
"Ning Yu, you..." Mu Xue opened her eyes wide in horror, wanting to say something, but was stopped by Ning Yu's sharp gaze.
"This is an order!" Ning Yu's voice left no room for doubt. He resolutely turned around, facing the collapsing warehouse roof, and ignited his hands with raging flames, as if he wanted to fight against the impending disaster to the very end.
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