Several men in black, each with a different posture and arrangement, exuded a thick aura of menace that chilled the scorching air.
Their eyes were dark and sharp, and they made no attempt to hide their gaze as they looked at the group of people who had come from the distance.
It was clearly not a chance encounter while passing by, but rather something they had been waiting for a long time.
The leader's gaze fell directly on the silver box Chu Liyue was carrying. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and with a wave of his hand, the men in black behind him rushed towards them without hesitation.
They had clearly planned this all along. A small number of people were sent to hold off Lin Qingyi, Leng Ruxue, and Shi Feng, while two-thirds of the force surrounded Chu Liyue.
Chu Liyue stood slender and aloof, her gaze clear and sharp, her beautiful face showing no sign of panic.
"Watch out for the sword in her hand!"
As the deep, hoarse voice fell, a group of men in black moved nimbly and in a well-organized manner, rushing towards Chu Liyue.
Chu Liyue's cold eyes flashed with a chilling light as she abruptly threw away the silver box in her hand.
All the men in black were unconsciously drawn to the flying silver box.
The sword rang out with a clang, and pale blue light blades swept out in a devastating barrage.
The men in black scattered immediately, but in that instant of dodging, blood splattered and screams rang out from the crowd.
Chu Liyue's hair was blown by the wind, and her cold eyes below were so sharp that people dared not look directly at her.
Her movements were so fast that only afterimages could be seen. In the blink of an eye, the few men in black closest to her had already fallen.
A dark shadow swept above her, and several men in black leaped up, reaching out to grab the flying silver box.
Chu Liyue flipped her arm, and the sword blade drew an arc, scattering light blades in all directions, deterring the black-clad men who tried to approach her.
With a quick movement of her feet, she leaped high into the air and reached for the silver box as well.
Upon seeing this, the two men in black immediately flipped over and kicked her in the waist.
Chu Liyue's eyes flashed suddenly, and she moved her waist to duck.
"Boss! The box!" Leng Ruxue's voice rang out from afar.
Chu Liyue forced back the people around her, and when she looked up, she saw a silver box containing the test solution being held firmly in the hand of a man in black.
With a sharp glint in her eye, Chu Liyue snorted coldly and moved her feet to rush towards the man in black who was grabbing the box.
At that moment, all the men in black moved at the same time, gathering together in the blink of an eye to firmly protect the man in black who had taken the box.
Chu Liyue showed no fear and was about to step forward with her sword drawn, her cold gaze sending chills down the spines of the men in black.
Suddenly, the leader of the men in black stepped forward and took out a small crystal ball that emitted a faint purple light from his pocket.
He gripped the crystal ball, and with a sudden burst of force from his large knuckles, the crystal ball shattered with a "crash."
Amidst the flying fragments, a thick purple light emanated from them, swirling around the group of men in black before seemingly disappearing into the desert beneath their feet.
The next instant, the sand, which had been as calm as a mirror, suddenly began to writhe restlessly, as if touched by an invisible hand.
At first, there was only a slight tremor, but soon, the tiny grains of sand began to spin wildly, like startled ants.
Then, instead of rolling one grain of sand at a time, the sand began to gather in large swathes, forming a gradually expanding vortex.
The center of the vortex was deep and dark, like an entrance to hell, exuding a chilling aura.
As the vortex accelerated, a powerful traction surged from underground, attempting to pull everything around it in.
The surrounding air seemed to be distorted by this force, becoming thick and heavy, making it difficult to breathe.
The group of men in black were surrounded by purple light, and the changes under their feet seemed to have no effect on them. However, Chu Liyue, Lin Qingyi and the others were uncontrollably pulled towards the center of the vortex.
"withdraw!"
The leader of the men in black shouted, and the men in black behind him followed him, retreating like a tide and disappearing in the blink of an eye.
...
It's been raining all over the capital for the past two days, with the wind and rain blowing into every corner of the city.
The fine, silky rain blurred the vision, and the refreshing air of the rain suppressed the strong smell of blood.
A tall figure emerged from the darkness beyond the reach of the streetlights.
His hair was wet and disheveled, falling across his forehead. Rough fingers dug into the messy strands of hair, which he then swept back, revealing a resolute yet unruly face.
He reached into his suit pocket, pulled out a cigarette and a lighter, put the cigarette in his mouth, and held the butt in front of it with his large hand. With a "snap," the flame ignited, he took a puff, and comfortably exhaled the smoke.
With his hands in his pockets, just as he was about to take a step forward, raindrops fell, instantly extinguishing the embers of his cigarette.
"Damn it, I forgot, it's raining." Lu Zhufeng stopped in his tracks and cursed.
"Damn it, they're running around like rats, keeping me busy like an idiot."
He cursed again, then seemed to remember something, turned around and went back into the alley behind him.
When he came out, he had a dark black umbrella over his head, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, smoke billowing out.
"He's acting all high-class as a 'loser killer,' even carrying an umbrella."
He spat lightly and walked towards the hospital in the distance.
The hospital was brightly lit, with VIP wards on the top floor.
Bai Jingxuan sat sideways by the hospital bed, reached out to pull the blanket up for Xiao Wujie, and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Baby, are you feeling better?"
Xiao Wujie lay on the hospital bed, his face deathly pale, almost transparent, with an oxygen tube inserted into his nose. His sickly and haggard appearance was unbearable to look at.
"Much better, Aunt Jing." His voice was hoarse and weak as he spoke, "Aunt Jing, you've been watching over me all day, go back and rest for a while."
Before Bai Jingxuan could refuse, he spoke with difficulty again: "Lu Zhufeng will accompany me, Aunt Jing. You rest for a while, and bring me some medicine while you're at it. I forgot to bring the special medicine that Sister Qingyi made for me."
"Silly child, if you want me to rest, just say so. Who can't deliver the medicine if I didn't bring it? Why do I have to go back myself?" Bai Jingxuan touched his face tenderly.
“Aunt Jing, I’ll listen to you. Go and rest for a while. I’ll be in the next room. Call me if you need anything. I won’t leave tonight. Your Uncle Chu and Chu Nanfeng will be coming over. Don’t worry.”
Xiao Wujie's pale lips moved slightly, but upon hearing that Chu Mingcheng and Chu Nanfeng were coming, he said nothing more.
Tonight is destined to be anything but peaceful.
However, with Chu Mingcheng and Chu Nanfeng around, Bai Jingxuan's safety can be guaranteed.
With Bai Jingxuan gone, Xiao Wujie was left alone in the large ward.
He leaned weakly against the headboard, his hospital gown hanging loosely on his body, his lower body as thin as paper.
Under the covers, he pressed his hand against his aching abdomen and slightly curled up.
Even though he was covered with a blanket and the air conditioning was on in the ward, he still felt cold.
His old abdominal injury flared up, causing him to fall ill. He was in excruciating pain and vomiting blood continuously. During his illness, he even sensed a hint of death.
As he turned his head, the overhead light cast a pale shadow on his sickly face. He gazed out the window, his deep eyes filled with loneliness and vulnerability.
Sister, I think I'm really about to die.
When are you coming back?
Although it was only a two-day trip, every minute and second was unbearable without you.
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