“It’s you.”
Huo Rou pinched herself, trying her best to conceal the pain in her body. The words were spoken lightly, as if she had expected this.
Shen Yuanshu, wearing a mask in the car, had deep, panicked eyes.
Even with eyes like these, Huo Rou recognized him.
Shen Yuanshu looked at the few strands of hair stuck to her forehead and the bloodstains on her face, his gaze deepening.
He looked at the thug who had just raised the stick. “I told you, don’t hurt her!”
His gaze was like looking at a dead man.
He opened the car door and stepped out. The people in the car followed him.
“Boss…”
Shen Yuanshu looked at the thug whose hand he had injured. “Deal with him.”
The thug, clutching his bleeding hand, crawled over upon hearing this, repeatedly kowtowing and begging for mercy.
“Mr. Shen, Mr. Shen, I was wrong, please spare me!”
The thug hadn’t expected Huo Rou to be unable to dodge even that blow!
She was clearly so strong. Subduing her was already difficult enough, how could he have known it would actually hit?
Shen Yuanshu ignored his pleas and walked directly towards Huo Rou.
Huo Rou took a step back, her eyes full of wariness. Due to the pain in her body, she was already nearing exhaustion. If the fight continued, she would have no chance of winning.
Since he could silently deal with those protecting them, Shen Yuanshu’s abilities were surely not to be underestimated.
“Are you… not injured?”
Shen Yuanshu reached out to wipe the blood from Huo Rou’s face. Huo Rou slapped his hand away and spun, putting more distance between them.
“You’re still so formidable.”
Shen Yuanshu was unfazed, looking at his reddened wrist, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
Huo Rou had no energy to spare for his strange gaze. Her internal organs felt as if they were being twisted, countless small knives spinning inside.
The pain pierced her to the bone.
Even the leader in prison before had rolled on the ground in agony. Now, with enemies on all sides, she absolutely refused to show any sign of weakness or vulnerability.
She gritted her teeth, refusing to make a sound. Glancing around, she drew another dagger from her waist and held it in front of her.
“Your men have all been dealt with by me. Don’t resist pointlessly.”
Shen Yuanshu put his hands in his pockets. His voice, muffled by the mask, sounded exceptionally hazy. “Qin Ningyi is also in no position to help himself.”
“He can’t save you.”
Huo Rou felt the poison in her body growing stronger. She was about to collapse.
No, she had to end this quickly!
Holding the dagger, she charged forward with a cold expression. She had always trusted herself the most.
As long as she could reach the more alley-filled areas of the shops ahead, she was confident she could save herself.
While she was still conscious.
Shen Yuanshu was prepared. He waved his hand.
The crowd surged forward. Huo Rou’s dagger cut a path.
She was like a god of slaughter, her pale face smudged with blood, beautiful and dangerous.
Her pupils were as black as the night, carrying a hint of ruthlessness.
Due to the pain within her, a thin layer of sweat broke out on her forehead. This appearance of being drenched in sweat only made Shen Yuanshu more captivated.
As another person’s fist was about to land on Huo Rou’s cheek, killing intent flared in Shen Yuanshu’s eyes.
He sharply instructed, “Don’t actually hurt her.”
This command, carried by the wind, made everyone hesitate when they attacked.
After all, they had all seen Shen Yuanshu’s ruthlessness towards the thug just moments ago.
No one dared to truly strike Huo Rou with their weapons. This, in turn, made it much easier for Huo Rou to deal with them.
About to break through the encirclement, Huo Rou tightly gripped the dagger in her hand, oblivious to the cuts on her palm.
Just a little longer.
Just endure a bit more.
With bloodthirsty eyes, she glared at the people in front of her, about to charge.
Before she could move, she suddenly heard a faint sound. The people in front of her suddenly lost their strength.
Someone was helping her!
Huo Rou realized this and quickly accelerated her steps forward.
Something was wrong. Shen Yuanshu pulled a small syringe from his bag.
He didn’t want to use the drug on her unless it was absolutely necessary.
Shen Yuanshu moved swiftly, trying to inject Huo Rou.
A whistling sound echoed again.
The bodyguard who had been standing by his side immediately blocked it with his body.
Seeing the bodyguard in front of him hit, his eyes heavy, losing all strength.
Shen Yuanshu no longer hesitated. He ordered his men to swarm and trap Huo Rou.
The drug in the syringe was not much, and it was quickly absorbed into her body.
Huo Rou slumped down limply.
“Mom!” An An’s voice sounded from the darkness.
Zou Xiaoxiao had brought him around, just in time to help Huo Rou deal with the person in front of her.
She had intended to provide support from the front, but unexpectedly, the enemy still had backup.
An An, being a child, panicked seeing Huo Rou collapse and kept trying to break free from Zou Xiaoxiao’s embrace to run forward.
However, their position had been exposed, and retreating was the most advantageous option.
Zou Xiaoxiao looked at An An in her arms. This was Huo Rou’s trust in her, and she couldn’t fail to protect this last line.
“Go!”
Zou Xiaoxiao took a deep look at the car and the man with the mask. She covered An An’s mouth and quickly retreated into the deeper darkness.
Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted on the street, which had been devoid of people. A convoy arrived grandly.
The lights converged, illuminating a part of the area.
“Boss, someone’s coming!” the driver shouted to Shen Yuanshu, looking in the rearview mirror at the lights.
They had already controlled this street, so it was impossible for so many cars to enter.
Whoever was coming was definitely not ordinary.
The men who were about to investigate the darkness immediately turned back to protect Shen Yuanshu.
Shen Yuanshu cast a furious glance in the direction of the streetlights, then looked at Huo Rou, who had collapsed in his arms.
He gritted his teeth and said, “Go!”
With that, he carried Huo Rou into the car, and the driver pushed the speed to the maximum.
The others quickly set up obstacles and also left in their cars.
Fortunately, he had been thorough and made several contingency plans.
Even if Qin Ningyi came, he wouldn’t be able to catch them.
Only…
Shen Yuanshu took off his mask and murmured, “This Qin Ningyi is indeed not simple.”
He hadn’t expected that this operation would not only fail to kill Qin Ningyi but also lead him to their location.
Thinking of this, he lowered his head to look at Huo Rou, who was unconscious in his arms.
Fortunately, he had obtained what he wanted.
“This is a special effect tranquilizer I made myself. How is it? Isn’t it very good?”
He stared foolishly at Huo Rou’s face, a brilliant smile spreading across his lips.
“Don’t worry, it’s completely harmless to the human body.”
“I can’t bear to.”
He gently wiped the blood from Huo Rou’s face, his gaze unwavering.
Huo Rou, unconscious, frowned tightly.
Shen Yuanshu’s slender fingers brushed her brow. “Don’t frown.”
As he touched her, he realized Huo Rou’s forehead was as cold as ice.
This was not the temperature of a normal person.
“Huo Rou?”