"Big brother, now that your injuries have healed, shouldn''t we be setting off soon?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Setting off, to strike back with vengeance!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After suffering such a heavy defeat, it would be a disservice to themselves not to exact eye for an eye.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Moreover, she had many things to aplish, and time couldn''t be wasted lingering here.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lu Chen gazed calmly into the distance, his eyes unfathomably deep.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s time."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Beside him, Xiao Feng furrowed his thick brows, "You''re leaving?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Yeah, will you miss us?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Nie Yizhou walked over and draped an arm around his shoulder.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    These past days, he was grateful to have this poor sap of a brother to keep himpany as they endured the grueling training and beatings.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Without him, this hellish demonic training would have been utterly unbearable.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xiao Feng nced back at the small house.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Initially, he had nned toe to his grandmother''s home, to stay with her and protect her, even if it meant dying here.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But now his grandmother was gone, and he had unexpectedly befriended these three individuals.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Although their personalities were all quite peculiar, he found them very much to his liking.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Suddenly hearing that they were leaving, he felt a twinge of reluctance.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    In this apocalyptic world filled with despair at every turn, staying together with such a group wouldn''t be so bad.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He turned his gaze back to the three of them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Can I leave with you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yun Xiaoxiao''s dimples appeared as she smiled sweetly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Brother Feng, you know that following us... means you could die at any moment, right?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Her smile was mischievous and slightly wicked.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xiao Feng ran a hand through his spiky red hair.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Die if we die. Who doesn''t die eventually? It''s just a matter of sooner orter. What''s the big deal? At least if I''m with you guys, someone will be around to bury me."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Haha, well said! Come on, brother Feng, let''s go conquer this apocalyptic world together!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Who are you calling ''brother''? Get lost! If anything, I should be the one calling you that!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "You?" Nie Yizhou looked him up and down. "You''re barely out of diapers, and you want to be called ''brother''?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Who are you saying is barely out of diapers? I''d say you''re the one who—"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Ahem..." Lu Chen cleared his throat lightly. "Mind yourselves, we have a minor present."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yun Xiaoxiao rubbed her nose, feigning innocence as if she hadn''t heard or understood anything.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    She was still just a child, after all...<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Nie Yizhou and Xiao Feng red at each other onest time before simultaneously shutting up.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The four of them quickly packed up their belongings from the house.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xiao Feng knelt before his grandmother''s grave and kowtowed a few times.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Let''s go."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After Xiao Feng stood up, the four of them walked out of the mud-walled courtyard together.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    On one side of the road outside the abandoned prison.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It was a slope, with farnd below and the road above.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The four of themy on the slope, raising their heads slightly so that only their eyes and above were visible.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xiao Feng didn''t understand, "Why are we hiding here?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Lu Chen''s voice was low, "We were shot at here before. The shooter was likely a highly skilled sniper. If we appear recklessly, we might fall into another trap."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "You mean they''re still out there waiting for us to show up, Chen?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Nie Yizhou nced towards the abandoned prison.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But the distance was too great; he could only see the buildings, not whether there were people on them.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "It''s very possible."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "I have an idea."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A crisp childish voice suddenly rang out.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Nie Yizhou looked at Yun Xiaoxiao, whose eyes gleamed with calction and cunning.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Kid, you''ve got another one of your sneaky ns, don''t you? But let me tell you upfront, I''m not dressing up as a woman again this time. If someone has to do it, make... Xiao Feng do it."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xiao Feng: ???<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "You''ve dressed up as a woman before?" He tried hard to suppress hisughter, his tone dripping with sarcasm, "No wonder you''re so effeminate."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Nie Yizhou red at him with murderous intent, gritting his teeth, "Who are you calling effeminate, you little brat!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Alright, settle down, you two." Lu Chen pinched the bridge of his nose.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Xiaoxiao, go ahead and tell us your idea."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Big brother, I think..."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Yun Xiaoxiao''s eyes sparkled with mischief as sheid out her thoughts and ns one by one.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    After she finished, Nie Yizhou patted her shoulder.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Not bad, kid. That little brain of yours is pretty sharp. You''ve got a bag full of tricks, don''t you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Xiao Feng agreed, "Indeed, you''re a clever little devil. Anyone who crosses you is bound to regret it."<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    On the roof of a tall building in the abandoned prison.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A young many prone on the ground, holding a rifle and carefully scanning the surroundings of the prison through the scope.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Besides him, there were two others in simr positions on lower buildings nearby.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    However, those two were clearly less professional than him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Suddenly, the young man''s brows furrowed, his expression growing serious.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He adjusted the focus on his scope, staring intently at the direction of the road.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    A head wearing a baseball cap had just poked out from the side of the road.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It was the little girl from before!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His eyes lit up as he aimed at the ''person''s'' head and pulled the trigger.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


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


    The ''person'' immediately fell down.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    At that moment, three more tall figures wearing baseball caps and keeping their heads low crawled out from the side of the road.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


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


    Three gunshots rang out in quick session.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Those three ''people'' fell to the ground without surprise, lifeless.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The young man frowned slightly.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Although he had sessfully dealt with those ''people'', he couldn''t shake the feeling that something was off.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It seemed... too easy!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His previous impression of those people was that they were quite formidable.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    At this moment, on the slope by the roadside, four figures simultaneously disappeared.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Left behind were four headless mannequins dressed in clothes, their stic heads shattered by bullets.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    These were the mannequins Yun Xiaoxiao had stored in her spatial inventory when collecting clothes from a clothing store earlier.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Just now, they had used these fake people to deceive the sniper on the other side.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    From that distance, with baseball caps on and only a small part of the body exposed, the enemy had no time to discern whether they were real people or not.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    This was exactly the effect she had aimed for.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    Otherwise, how else could they pinpoint the enemy''s exact location?<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "Hi there, how are you?"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As the young man was pondering in confusion, a light childish voice suddenly sounded from behind him.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His heart jolted, and he quickly turned around.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    In the next second, a bullet was flying straight towards the center of his forehead.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    His face filled with terror, but he had no time to dodge before the bullet pierced his skull.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    In that moment, he finally realized what had felt off earlier.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The ''people'' he had shot were stiff and unyielding, not even trying to dodge, as if... they were waiting to be shot!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    So, it had been intentional!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    It was all to locate his position!<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    But even though he had figured it out, it was far toote.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    He fell, his face a mask of shock and unwillingness.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    As Yun Xiaoxiao fired at him, Lu Chen also raised his gun, swiftly taking out the snipers on the other two lower buildings.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "They''re back! They''re back!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    "They''ve killed all three gunmen!"<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    At this moment, the guards below also spotted their figures.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0


    The scene instantly descended into chaos.<span ss="css-1gz1n0z"><span ss="bg css-i073lf"><span ss="num css-0">0