Bu Shenghan took advantage of Qi Wu's inability to move while fighting Bu Ying with his abilities, and attacked him sinisterly from behind.
To his surprise, he found himself decapitated for some unknown reason, which greatly alarmed Bu Ying, who was facing him.
Unlike Qi Wu, who had his back to Bu Shenghan, Bu Ying could see everything that happened from his perspective.
When Bu Shenghan, holding an ice cone, lunged at Qi Wu, Bu Ying secretly rejoiced.
He then increased his power output, restraining Qi Wu and creating an opportunity for Bu Shenghan.
But just as he was about to succeed, Bu Shenghan's neck suddenly spurted blood, and he fell to the ground, his head severed from his body.
Bu Ying's heart tightened. Based on his experience, there must be an invisible helper of Qi Wu nearby.
What he feared was whether this invisible person would attack him secretly, just like Bu Shenghan.
Bu Ying's mind became chaotic, and his power output was disrupted. The flood in the air faltered and was immediately evaporated by Qi Wu's raging fire.
"I win."
Qi Wu tilted his head back and said coldly to Bu Ying, who was engulfed in flames, unable to resist looking back.
Seeing Bu Shenghan's corpse on the ground, Qi Wu was full of confusion, wondering who had secretly helped him.
Bu Ying, surrounded by flames, felt indignant. Seeing Qi Wu turn back, he immediately condensed a water arrow, intending to shoot and kill Qi Wu while he was distracted.
But before the water arrow could be released, he felt a chill on his neck. A sharp dagger was pressed against his carotid artery.
"If you don't want to die, retract the water arrow, or you'll end up like Bu Shenghan."
As the voice fell, a hand as white as jade appeared on the hilt of the dagger, followed by an arm, and finally a body.
Just like that, a charming woman appeared beside Bu Ying, as if she had walked out of thin air.
"Qingying!"
Qi Wu heard the voice, turned around, and ran over with surprise. Seeing the water arrow in Bu Ying's hand, he understood everything.
"I'll burn you to death!"
Enraged by Bu Ying's treachery, Qi Wu was about to activate his abilities to burn the dishonorable Bu Ying to death.
They had agreed to a fair fight of abilities, relying on their true skills. Qi Wu had overlooked Bu Ying's covert cooperation when Bu Shenghan made his underhanded move.
He couldn't tolerate Bu Ying trying to sneak attack him after losing.
"Brother Qi, retract your flames and let me talk to Mr. Bu."
Qi Wu was surprised that Qingying would stop him, but he was overjoyed that Qingying was alive.
Now, he would agree to any request Qingying made, so he obediently retracted his flames and stood aside.
However, he didn't move far, his eyes fixed on Bu Ying, fearing that this treacherous man, who disregarded principles, might harm Qingying.
"Bu Ying, you arrived when they were pointing guns at me, didn't you?
I won't introduce myself. Can we talk?"
Qingying smiled, but she didn't let down her guard. The dagger in her hand did not leave his neck.
She had noticed someone lurking in the shadows when she was being held at gunpoint by people from the Vermillion Bird Base.
Moreover, their ability level was very high. She was puzzled, wondering who it could be, and her distraction caused He Shi to shoot her in the shoulder.
If she hadn't been distracted, she wouldn't have been hit, even if her cultivation hadn't recovered.
Because with her space, she could enter it with just a thought.
After being injured, she learned her lesson. When the gunshots rang out, she directly teleported into her space.
Gunshots were physical attacks, the easiest for her to heal.
This was because the spiritual medicine in her space had miraculous effects on external wounds.
By the time she had treated her wound and put on her clothes, the shoulder injured by the bullet had already recovered completely.
Looking out of her space again, she saw Qi Wu pursuing Bu Shenghan and the woman who had injured her.
Then Bu Ying appeared and saved the two. Qingying deduced that Bu Ying was the one hiding in the shadows.
Qingying did not immediately go out to help because her cultivation had not yet recovered, and she wouldn't be of much help.
At present, she didn't want Qi Wu to know her strength. Also, she could see that Bu Ying's ability level was slightly lower than Qi Wu's, and he was not Qi Wu's match.
But seeing Bu Shenghan about to take advantage of Qi Wu's momentary lapse and kill him, Qingying intervened.
Using the cover of her space, she appeared beside Bu Shenghan and, at the critical moment, severed Bu Shenghan's neck with her dagger.
Then, when Bu Ying tried to sneak attack, she directly pressed her dagger to his neck, making him hesitate to act.
"Beautiful Miss Qingying, your ability is invisibility, isn't it?
Since you want to talk, this atmosphere isn't very good, is it? It's too abrupt for a lady."
With the dagger at his throat, Bu Ying showed no fear. He grinned playfully, like a carefree young master, and spoke with a flippant tone.
"You've seen my ability, haven't you? Since you don't like this atmosphere, I'll put away my dagger.
As the esteemed leader of a base, I'm sure you wouldn't play any tricks on a weak woman like me, would you?"
Qingying did not directly answer the question about her abilities. She retracted her dagger.
She had an impression of Bu Ying. In her previous life, he had founded Cloud City Base.
But later, he was usurped by Yin Qing and her followers, driven out of the base, and eventually died in the mouth of zombies.
Since they had a common enemy, and her goal was also Cloud City Base, there was no need to become enemies.
Therefore, Qingying wanted to have a good talk with Bu Ying, resolve their hostility, and ideally form an alliance.
"Speak, what do you want to talk about?"
Bu Ying rubbed his neck, still with that roguish smile. He was also very curious about what Qingying wanted to discuss.
"Bu Ying, you lost the match just now. Aren't you going to fulfill your promise?"
Qingying smiled, not directly stating that she wanted to join Cloud City Base.
Doing so would make her lose the initiative, making Bu Ying think she was begging him. Instead, she brought up the outcome of the match.
Her words made He Shi, who was kneeling on the ground beside them, tremble.
Bu Ying had lost, Bu Shenghan was dead, and Qingying brought up the result of the match. Her intention was clear: she wanted He Shi's life.
Bu Ying was Bu Shenghan's cousin, but he had no relation to her. She knew he wouldn't stand up for her. It seemed she was destined to die today.
"Qingying, we're probably around the same age, so I'll call you by your name.
Logically, I lost the match and should keep my promise.
These two were at your disposal. Now that Bu Shenghan is dead, only she remains.
But I can assure you, I will absolutely not let you harm her, not even a little.
Yes, she shot you. She owes you. But you've already killed so many people, so it should be even.
If you still want to pursue this, I will pay for her. Bring any methods you have against me."
The roguish smile was gone from Bu Ying's face, replaced by a serious expression. He didn't seem to be joking.
His words confused the other three present. They didn't understand why Bu Ying was protecting her so fiercely.
He Shi had never met him before today, and they hadn't exchanged a single word. Why was he protecting her so much?
"Why?"
He Shi, on the ground, was also surprised. She looked at Bu Ying's handsome face, trying hard to recall.
She confirmed whether she had known Bu Ying before or had any connection with him.
"Tang Shi, don't you recognize me? I'm Xiao Pang."
Seeing He Shi's bewildered expression, Bu Ying said gently.