Ren Yuanhao coughed twice, as if squeezing out his last words from his throat (the kind that makes you think he's about to kick the bucket and ascend to immortality), and said, "Not too early, not too late, just right..."
After saying this, as if having settled his affairs, Ren Yuanhao indeed fainted, his breath weak.
With Liu Yu's arrival, the momentum immediately shifted back to Ren Yuanhao's side.
"Everyone, the car is ready. Don't mind those scoundrels, get in the car quickly!"
Liu Yu didn't stand on ceremony. With a flash, he landed in front of everyone, urging them to leave. After most of the others had left, Liu Yu unleashed his full power and instantly vanished from everyone's sight. His enemies were struck with terror and immediately pursued him madly. To their surprise, they suddenly heard a whistling sound like a rocket launch, and a bad premonition instantly hit them!
In a blur of motion, before everyone could reach the door, they saw a blazing red rocket projectile directly aimed at the massive crystal chandelier at the top of the hall. The crystal chandelier was arguably the weakest point in the entire hall; once destroyed, the ceiling was bound to collapse!
"Since Brother Ren said not to hurt anyone, I'll grant you all a 'Mount Tai's Pressure,' wishing you good luck. See you later!"
Liu Yu flashed out through the front door, and behind him, a series of earth-shattering explosions and collapses were immediately heard, accompanied by cries of agony.
He got into the car at the first opportunity, started it, and sped away.
In the rearview mirror, the Lionheart Building, symbolizing the power and wealth of Love City, was now engulfed in dust and leaping flames. This sight stirred the hearts of everyone, as if they had finally vented a significant grievance.
However, Ren Yuanhao's condition seemed dire. During the ride, he would intermittently mumble nonsensical words while dazed, or vomit blood incessantly, or feel as if he were in a fiery inferno. The two women watched with both heartache and helplessness, their tears falling like pearls, soaking a large portion of Ren Yuanhao's collar.
Liu Yu dared not stop. After driving for about an hour, the car continued southwest. They were already over 50 kilometers out of the city, but Liu Yu showed no intention of slowing down or stopping.
"Brother, where are we going?" Shen Lannni had knocked out Ye Lan, who had been poisoned, before she could catch her breath. But seeing Ren Yuanhao's pained expression instantly tore at her heart.
"After doing something this big, of course, we need to lie low. 400 kilometers from here is my wife's hometown, Yun Jin City. Although it's not as prosperous as Love City, it's a rare place to recuperate."
After Liu Yu's wife and child were killed by the Lionheart Group, he had not returned to that place. If not for the major trouble he had stirred up this time, he would not have wanted to go back to that painful memory.
"Yun Jin City is said to be a mountain city, a strategic location in ancient times, easy to defend and difficult to attack. It even retains ancient city walls to ward off foreign enemies. In recent years, it hasn't changed much. The people are simple and honest; it truly is a good place."
Qi Da Xian said, and like the other psychics, he practically stretched his head out the window.
At that moment, the mountain wind was chilling. In the moonless night, the silence was like water. Tree shadows retreated rapidly. The night drive startled countless birds, their wingbeats rising and falling in succession. The sound of cicadas filled the air, and the mountain wind was serene, lively and vibrant, making one feel as if they were in an unreal,幽 dream.
"I never thought I'd be able to escape from there in this lifetime. It feels like a dream," murmured one of the tall, slender women sitting in the back.
She could barely remember her own name. She only knew that the perverts in the Lionheart Building called her Yu Nu.
As the name implied, her ability was rain; the stronger her inner energy, the wider the range.
Recalling her time working as a cashier in a supermarket, though her life was somewhat bleak, watching people come and go, picking goods from the shelves with happiness filling their faces, she felt it too. That happiness, that little bit of joy, was snatched away by the Lionheart Group, and this deprivation had taken nearly half of her youth.
"Hey, what are everyone's plans for the future?" The short, stout man, nicknamed Tu Xing Sun, got a cigarette from Liu Yu, but he just held it in his mouth without lighting it. His eyes reflected the dim night scene outside the window, and he stared blankly.
"Can we, people who have seen hell, return to society?" Yu Nu sounded uncertain.
"Why not? However, I don't recommend everyone staying too far away. After all, we've all experienced the painful lessons of the Lionheart Group capturing people. Once bitten, twice shy," said the man, fiddling with a water bubble that had formed from the dew, as if lost in some painful memory.
Qi Da Xian interjected, "Everyone, don't forget who saved us from hell. Our benefactor is now unconscious. It wouldn't be right for you all to think about going your separate ways, would it?"
Everyone responded in unison. Yang Ling Xue, however, said, "Don't worry, everyone. Yuan Hao isn't the kind of narrow-minded person. If you go your separate ways, he won't say a word."
Shen Lannni slowly walked to the side of Xiao Chong, who was severely injured, and stood still. If not for the effect of the Six Qi Blood-Nourishing Pill, he would probably be in the same unconscious state as Ren Yuanhao.
"Xiao Chong, we had some grievances before, but since Yuan Hao risked his life to save you, he has acknowledged you. However, if you dare to harbor any ill intentions towards him, I will pay the price with my life!"
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chong just laughed, laughing so hard he almost fell backward, which greatly displeased the people in the car.
"What are you laughing at?"
Shen Lannni's temper flared. Disregarding Xiao Chong's injuries, she grabbed his collar, raised her fist, her red hair blazing like fire, and was about to strike his annoying face.
"Wait a moment. I'm laughing because I've done so many things that you all found annoying in the past, yet that Ren Yuanhao saved me again and again. I think I finally understand why you three beautiful women are so infatuated with him. Even a scoundrel like me has to admire his chivalrous demeanor."
Shen Lannni stopped her punch, her expression finally softening. "Kid, this is the most sensible and correct thing you've said since I met you."
"I wonder if the guys who secretly admire you three would spit blood when they hear this."
"You brat, stop being so glib."
The atmosphere in the car immediately became slightly more lively due to their conversation. After all, they had narrowly escaped death and had a good reason to celebrate. Everyone was chatting and laughing, and unknowingly, the eastern sky began to show a pale white.
The morning mist shrouded the land, and the vehicle's speed gradually decreased. However, they were not worried about the Lionheart Group pursuing them. After traveling a short distance, Qi Da Xian spoke first, "Look, what is that?"