About fifty meters to the left of the milk tea shop.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Two people were fiercely attacking each other, the battle extremely intense.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    One was older, probably in his forties.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His appearance was rugged, with a fierce look and a chin covered in stubble.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He had good skills and was also a strength-based ability user.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The other was very young, probably twenty-three or twenty-four.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He wore all ck, his tall figure exuding extreme coldness, his eyes as dark as an abyss concealing a sharp chill.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His whole being emanated an unapproachable aloofness.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yet it was this icy detachment that made Yun Xiaoxiao feel incredibly familiar!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Her bright ck eyes instantly sparkled with joy.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Big brother, I''ve finally found you!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    ...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "I never imagined that the number one ranked assassin on the hitman list, the Lone Wolf, would be Lu Haijiang''s son. What a pity that you managed to escape when we killed your whole family!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The scumbag Hu''s eyes shed dangerously, his mouth twisting into a strange smile.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "I remember, you were only eight years old at the time. I''m very curious, where were you hiding when your parents and sister were brutally murdered?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    You hid so well...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    I couldn''t find you at all!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But... they''re all dead, and you''re the only one left alive. Don''t you have nightmares every night when you sleep?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Seeing his advantage slipping, scumbag Hu kept trying to provoke Lu Chen with his words.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He hoped to disturb his state of mind and turn the tide of battle.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But to his surprise, Lu Chen waspletely unmoved by his words.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Instead, he fought even more fiercely.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yun Xiaoxiao, watching from the side, heard scumbag Hu''s words and her eyes flickered slightly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    So, the person big brother had been looking for all this time was this scumbag Hu.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    In her previous life, they seemed to have never encountered this man.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It appears that in this life, some things have indeed changed.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Was it because of what he experienced before that big brother became so silent and aloof, giving off an aura that kept people at a thousand-mile distance?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    And his deceased sister was also five years old.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Could it be that this was the reason why big brother saved her in her previous life?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A hint of sadness shed in Yun Xiaoxiao''s eyes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But she quickly let it go.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    No matter what big brother''s initial motivation was, the fact that he saved her, taught her martial arts and survival skills for the apocalypse, as well as all the care he showed her, and ultimately sacrificing himself to save her - these were all undeniable facts.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Without him, there would be no her as she is now.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She had nothing to be conflicted about.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She knew better than anyone how sincere others were towards her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    That was enough.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Just as she was thinking this, suddenly, a pale blue bolt of lightning crashed with a ''boom'', striking towards scumbag Hu.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Scumbag Hu was instantly knocked back, crashing into a nearby wrecked car and spitting out a mouthful of blood.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His hair and clothes werepletely disheveled, his whole appearance in disarray.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As soon as he stood up, Lu Chen was already closing in on him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    With a raise of his hand, he directly snapped scumbag Hu''s neck.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lu Chen''s eyes were ice-cold, his expression unchanging throughout.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As if he hadn''t just killed a person, but rather an insignificant animal.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Scumbag Hu died with his eyes wide open, filled with terror even in death.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lu Chen only gave him a cold nce before pulling out a knife and stabbing it into scumbag Hu''s head.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Decisive and ruthless.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After finishing all this, he slowly stood up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But as he turned around, he saw a little girl, probably only reaching his waist in height, standing opposite him, gazing at him from afar.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His cold expression faltered for a moment.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It was as if he saw his deceased sister standing before him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But he quickly came back to his senses.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He knew this was impossible.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His sister was dead.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She died right in front of him, there was no way she could still be alive.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He gave Yun Xiaoxiao a dispassionate look and turned to leave.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But after just a few steps, he sensed a little tail following behind him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He stopped, and she stopped.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He didn''t turn around or speak, just stood for a few seconds before stepping forward again.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But the little tail behind him followed once more.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Don''t follow me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lu Chen stopped, his voice low and filled with coldness.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After saying this, he paused for a moment, about to continue walking forward when he heard a suppressed sob from behind.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He frowned and turned back, only to see the little girl looking at him with big, grieving eyes. They were red and brimming with tears, on the verge of crying but holding back, like a poor little abandoned thing.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His heart seemed to be scratched by something.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But as an assassin, he knew not to underestimate anyone.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Especially children!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    In their assassin organization, children this young might not be able to match adults in martial arts, but their minds could sometimes be more vicious than ordinary adults.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The girl''s clothes were clean and tidy, her little face and hands spotless, and she didn''t look thin from hunger.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This appearance didn''t seem like someone who had suffered much in the post-apocalyptic world.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He frowned slightly, "Why are you following me?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Big brother, my parents are dead, nobody wants me, and there are so many monsters out there that eat people. Xiaoxiao is scared, can you take me with you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yun Xiaoxiao sniffled, tears constantly welling up in her eyes.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But she seemed to be trying hard not to cry, appearing strong in a way that tugged at one''s heartstrings.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lu Chen''s gaze trembled slightly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After a long moment, he replied with one word.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Fine."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He wanted to see what this little girl was really up to.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After saying this, he stepped forward.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Keep up."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He added another sentence.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Still as concise as ever.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The moment he turned around, Yun Xiaoxiao, who had just been crying, instantly changed her expression.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A hint of cunning shed in her eyes, and she raised a smile of sessful scheming.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She knew that big brother was cautious and definitely wouldn''t believe her words about being scared.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But it didn''t matter, as long as she could stay by his side.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She had said it before, in this life, she would protect him!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Standing at the entrance of the milk tea shop, Nie Yizhou, who had been secretly observing the situation, was dumbfounded.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Was that little devil still the somewhat fierce little girl he knew?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It seemed like her personality hadpletely changed!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The way she cried and pretended to be pitiful just now waspletely different from her image in front of him before!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Thinking of this, he felt a bit sad.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The little devil had always avoided him, yet tried every means to follow that guy in ck.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This differential treatment was really something else.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Wuwuwu, it seems his charm was still not enough.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    However, these two were so capable and so intriguing to him, if he didn''t follow them now, he''d be a fool!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Nie Yizhou chuckled a couple of times and quietly followed behind the two.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Besides teleportation, he actually had another special ability, which was an exceptionally keen sense of smell.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This morning, he had woken up right after Yun Xiaoxiao left.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After that, he had been following her scent, always keeping a moderate distance behind her.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The spots he chose to observe from were all very discreet, so Yun Xiaoxiao never discovered him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0