Chapter 371: Chapter 371 Mutual Scheming (Seeking Subscription)
"Yes, of course! Release her and I’ll enter the Jiezhi Space with you to battle. If you can capture me, that’s your skill, otherwise, I will turn and escape. You should be well aware of my escape abilities." Faced with Bai Ze’s threat, Du Guang was unwavering and sneered.
Bai Ze turned his head to look at Lawrence beside him. Seeing Lawrence nod at him, he spread his hands with a look of regret and said, "That is truly unfortunate!" After saying this, he squinted slightly and shouted sharply, "Bals, kill her!"
Bals, having received the order, didn’t hesitate at all, he laughed sinisterly and raised his left hand, striking fiercely towards Zhu Yuping’s belly. Suddenly, the situation changed drastically, and the space beside Zhu Yuping twisted as a figure appeared out of thin air. The figure wrapped arms around Zhu Yuping while countless electric sparks erupted from its body, blasting towards the surrounding crowd.
Bang! A flash of lightning passed briefly, and Zhao Yuanhu, who had been lurking for a long time, picked up Zhu Yuping and darted out like an arrow. The warehouse wasn’t too big, nor too small, and there were only a few dozen steps between Bai Ze and Du Guangyuan. Even carrying Zhu Yuping, with Zhao Yuanhu’s speed, the distance could be covered in an instant. But at this moment, the situation changed once more.
A sudden increase in a sense of crisis and a surge of murderous intent came towards Zhao Yuanhu. It wasn’t from behind? It was from the Zhu Yuping in her arms! Discovering this, she couldn’t care less and directly threw Zhu Yuping far away. However, it was too late, as a short blade wrapped in inner source pierced through her chest.
Splurt! Two streams of blood spurted out. Although "Zhu Yuping" had successfully ambushed Zhao Yuanhu, there was no real gain. Just as the two were about to separate, countless black eels surged from the sleeves of Zhao Yuanhu, entangling "Zhu Yuping," tightening and releasing high-voltage electricity, frantically tearing the clothes apart and burrowing into the skin.
Despite being anxious about Zhao Yuanhu’s injuries, Du Guangyuan knew this wasn’t the immediate priority. Seeing the negotiation break down, he took out the Jiezhi Space and threw it over Bai Ze and the others.
"Don’t enter the Jiezhi Space, the opponent isn’t Du Guangyuan; he’s from the Investigation Bureau!" Bai Ze shouted, and the people around him retreated. Before they could steady their steps, he sneered, "Let loose and fight, wreak havoc without constraint. We no longer need to conceal the truth of this world from the Investigation Bureau."
Indeed, had the other side not been revealed to be Du Guangyuan, he would have been willing to drag the battle into the Jiezhi Space, be it to prevent escape or avoid more trouble. But since they were from the Investigation Bureau, there was no need. Both sides had long been at a kill-or-be-killed standoff. Since they had come disguised as Du Guangyuan, it indicated a definite linkage between them. Facing the forthcoming full-scale assault from the Investigation Bureau, only by making things as huge as possible could they escape.
Seeing the Jiezhi Space miss, Pei Yan, disguised as Du Guangyuan, cursed, wiped his face, and tore off the unbearably uncomfortable human skin mask. Turning off the voice changer created by Suzi, he shouted loudly, "Yuan Hu, how are you doing!"
Lying on the ground, Zhao Yuanhu didn’t answer but painfully extended a hand and made an ’OK’ gesture towards him. Seeing this, Pei Yan’s heart eased a little; it seemed Zhao Yuanhu was quite injured but not life-threatening. Nevertheless, anger filled his heart as he turned to face the "Zhu Yuping" who stabbed Zhao Yuanhu.
At this moment, "Zhu Yuping" had already broken free from Zhao Yuanhu’s entanglement, rubbing her sore shoulder as her appearance started to change. Pei Yan watched as her female face twisted and transformed into a masculine appearance. This wasn’t a disguise seal or makeup, it should be a self-ability transformation, truly lifelike. Not only Zhao Yuanhu, but even Pei Yan himself hadn’t noticed any flaws.
Obviously deceiving the enemy successfully and ambushing, this man was very proud. He opened his arms and taunted loudly, "The Investigation Bureau is just like this, hum, a mob, I..."
This Indian with wheat-colored skin, speaking English, did not manage to say his name, as his waving hands suddenly froze in the air. He felt a sight fixing on his back, causing his inner source to stagnate.
Behind? When did someone get behind him?
It was the corpse Du Guangyuan brought in! Thinking quickly, he desperately tried to break free from the restraint, when a loud explosion was heard from the surroundings. Crumbling bricks scattered onto his back, and then his entire body was heavily pressed directly onto the ground.
An iron rod descended from the sky, smashed through the ceiling, and accurately struck the back of the head of this once arrogant Indian. From Ye Jiumu launching control, Xia Yu suddenly attacked, overpowering and restraining the opponent, to Shangxing’s downward attack with a rod ending the enemy, the entire operation was seamless, giving the opponent absolutely no chance to breathe.
When the dust settled, the corpse curled up in the corner swayed its hunched body, slowly stood up, rubbed its slightly sore eyes, and tore off the mask on its face. Heaving a long sigh, it complained, "Damn, it suffocated me!"
At the same time, Zhao Yuanhu also climbed up from the ground, a dagger clattering down as he rubbed the healing wound on his chest, walking over to the others.
"How is it?" Xia Yu supported the other with concern.
"It didn’t pierce deep, but the dagger had toxin causing paralysis. Sorry, I might not be much use once the battle starts, neutralizing the toxin will take some time!" Zhao Yuanhu, with pale lips, apologized.
Having completed the mechanization, Pei Yan joined the conversation with a smile, "No worries, if there’s a problem, state it in time, otherwise it will be harder to deal with once the battle starts. You take a rest, leave the rest to us for now!"
"I told you that Summit was useless, didn’t expect to be killed in seconds upon meeting!" Looking at the corpse on the ground with a bloomed head, Bals spat disdainfully.
"He was careless for a moment, ganged up by others. If it were any of us, it wouldn’t be much different." Lawrence said, gaze falling on Ye Jiumu who stood up from the corner, warning cautiously in English, "He’s the one Shitang suspected can control time. Be careful, if a fight breaks out, prioritize taking him out!"
"Hey, Jiumu, did you hear that? You’re famous in Shen Yu, they want you taken out first!" Pei Yan raised his chin, teasing.
Ye Jiumu chuckled smugly, "I’m truly flattered!"
The two sides entered into a standoff; watching the Investigation Bureau members advancing step by step, Bai Ze, who had a stern expression moments ago, burst into laughter, "Du Guangyuan really played a good move, trapping us all in this Beast Fighting Arena. This time, our presence in your country is just to capture two traitors, not to cause major trouble. If you let us go now, both sides will make peace, which is good for you, us, and all these innocent people in your eyes. What do you think, won’t you consider it? Moreover, it seems we have the advantage in numbers now!"
"Not necessarily!"