"Don't run." The assassin in black had a clear target: Ye Shikai and Su Ziqing. If it were just Ye Shikai alone, he wouldn't be afraid at all. Even if he had to escape, he could use the Netherworld King's Helmet to vanish. But... Su Ziqing couldn't vanish.

"Do you think I'm an idiot? I'm not staying to let you hack me up." Ye Shikai retorted, quickening his pace to shake them off as best as he could.

"Stop." At that moment, a figure suddenly dashed out. Ye Shikai hurriedly raised his arm to block, taking a palm strike to his arm. Whoa, he thought he could block it easily, but the impact almost numbed his arm. Before he could recover, the opponent threw a whip-like kick. Protecting Su Ziqing, Ye Shikai lowered his body, and the kick grazed his back. The fierce breeze from the leg almost tore his clothes, and it hit a nearby tree as thick as a bowl, snapping it clean in two.

"What a domineering martial skill," Ye Shikai couldn't help but exclaim. In the darkness, he couldn't make out the opponent's figure or even their face.

"Who are you, and why do you want to kill me?" Ye Shikai shouted loudly. The opponent didn't answer—no, they answered with their fist.

"Fire Element." Ye Shikai summoned the Fire Element. In the darkness, it hovered like a fireball in the palm of his hand. Channeling his Inner Strength, Ye Shikai directed the Fire Element at the black-clad person, a burst of flames lighting up the night.

Ye Shikai was worried that using fire might start a forest fire. But now, it seemed like he couldn't even save his own life, so why worry? In reality, the recent heavy rain had drenched the branches and trunks with water, making it impossible to ignite.

The black-clad person seemed afraid of the flames, dodging quickly and exchanging a glance with Ye Shikai. At this moment, a group of black-clad men appeared nearby. It was unclear if they were with the previous attackers, but it didn't matter. One thing was certain: they were here to eliminate him.

"Brother-in-law, who are these people?" Su Ziqing had never seen such a scene and was understandably terrified.

"Qingqing, don't worry. I will definitely protect you." Ye Shikai wasn't one to be easily bullied. Whoever wanted to kill him, their numbers fell short.

"Wait a minute." Ye Shikai suddenly shouted. The people who were about to make their move suddenly paused.

"Who are you, and why do you want to kill us?" Ye Shikai asked deliberately, hoping to gather some information and, second, to stall for time, to recover his Inner Strength.

Unexpectedly, the people in front of him remained silent, much like mutes, choosing to speak with the weapons in their hands.

"Damn it." Ye Shikai swung powerfully, forcing the crowd back. No good, there were too many of them. At this rate, both of them would likely get hurt.

"Blade spirit, you better help me out here, or I'll get beaten to death."

"Put the woman down."

"What? That's impossible." Ye Shikai said firmly; abandoning Su Ziqing was like abandoning family. No way.

"Then what do you intend to do now?"

"I'm going to do something big." Ye Shikai suddenly had a flash of inspiration, drawing something from the Storage Ring that nobody anticipated.

Grenades.

If people don't mess with me, I won't mess with them. But if they mess with me, I'll retaliate with everything I've got. Aren't you here to kill me? Fine, if you won't leave me an option, I'll just blow you to pieces.

"Blow you to bits." With Su Ziqing at his side, Ye Shikai charged ahead, pulling the safety pins out of a string of grenades and tossing them behind.

"Qingqing, cover your ears, close your eyes." Ye Shikai increased his speed, quickly taking cover behind a rock.

Bang, bang, bang.

Several loud explosions echoed from behind. Using grenades was a last resort, but right now, it was the only way to survive.

"Qingqing, let's go." Taking advantage of the chaos among the black-clad assassins, Ye Shikai quickly fled to the side.

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"Brother-in-law, who exactly are those people?" Inside a mountain cave, Su Ziqing asked, still shaken, with tears on her rosy cheeks, evidently scared to tears earlier. It seemed she'd been through too much danger in one day.

"Qingqing, don't be afraid. They can't find us now. We just need to wait for rescue." Ye Shikai comforted her gently. A group is still outside hunting them, but the priority was to ensure Su Ziqing's safety. Ye Shikai could have otherwise fought back.

"Everyone, search inside, and be cautious." At that moment, the voice of a black-clad man came from outside. Ye Shikai's heart skipped a beat. They had run at least four or five kilometers; how did they catch up so quickly? This was not looking good.

"Qingqing, stay here and don't make a sound or try to run." Ye Shikai whispered in her ear.

"Brother-in-law, what are you going to do?"

"I'm going to divert them." Ye Shikai abruptly dashed out, drawing a metal sword, striking down an opponent on the spot.

"Come and catch me!" Ye Shikai shouted loudly.

"There he is, get him!" A black-clad man shouted, chasing after Ye Shikai's direction.

Bam.

Not good.

Ye Shikai took a punch, a figure flashing from the side. Wasn't this the person who almost numbed his arm with a single palm earlier? Such strength, no way Ye Shikai could fail to recognize it.

"Damn." Ye Shikai drew his metal sword. The man also drew a retractable sword. The two fought for dozens of rounds, neither gaining the upper hand. Just then, the other black-clad men arrived as well.

"Brother-in-law, save me." At this moment, Su Ziqing was being led out with a knife against her neck by two black-clad men. Ye Shikai's heart sank—damn, those bastards had caught Su Ziqing. What should he do now?

"Let her go, and you can have me," Ye Shikai quickly offered.

"If I let her go, your life is mine." The black-clad man in front of him spoke coldly, but the voice came out of a voice changer, sounding mechanic.

"Fine, I agree." The black-clad man nodded, walked slowly toward Ye Shikai, and then suddenly took out a syringe, plunging it into Ye Shikai's neck. He instantly felt his Inner Strength dissipate, and with Su Ziqing in their grip, Ye Shikai couldn't risk any harm to her.

Ye Shikai fell to the ground, seemingly from a nerve control drug. He couldn't feel his Inner Strength and was utterly weak. The black-clad man slowly drew a blade, intending to finish Ye Shikai.

"Brother-in-law, run!" Su Ziqing shouted, trying to break free, but those people held her tightly.

"Die."

"Let me see who dares to touch him." At that moment, a delicate but fierce voice rang out from behind the crowd.

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