In the street!
Two stone figures were patrolling mechanically.
They seemed a bit desolate, and even the "thump-thump" sound they made while walking was much lighter!
A stone house had a gap opened, and five mercenaries were peeking out.
"There are only two stone figures left, what do you think we should do?"
"These stone figures could actually unleash such powerful strength. I think there must be something inside them driving them. That should be the resource we are looking for, right?"
"Perhaps that thing is useless to us, but it would definitely sell for a sky-high price if we take it out!"
A strong desire appeared on all of their faces.
One of them frowned, "However, even with just two stone figures, we might not be able to defeat them."
"What are you afraid of? Later, I'll attract one stone figure, and you guys team up to deal with the other one. Then we'll gang up on the remaining one. Just give me a yes or no!"
"Well, I think that's doable!"
"Then let's do it! They've already passed, so we'll act as soon as we go out."
The few nodded and pushed open the door.
However, in the next moment, they saw a scene that rendered them speechless.
From a stone house not far away, two people suddenly emerged and, like lightning, forcibly dragged one of the walking stone figures into the house.
Their movements were incredibly skilled, as if they had done this many times before.
The five mercenaries stood there stunned, and after a long while, one finally swore, "Damn it!"
They finally understood why the number of these stone figure patrol teams had significantly decreased. Could it be that these two had secretly eliminated them all?
Of course, two people couldn't possibly eliminate so many stone figures. Perhaps many other forces and organizations were secretly doing this.
The five looked at each other, feeling as if they had missed out on immense wealth.
...
All the surrounding streets were now devoid of any stone figures.
However, a "thump-thump" sound still echoed. Compared to the heavy footsteps before, this one sounded so solitary.
Before long.
A stone figure appeared in the plaza, crossing it and heading towards a street on the opposite side.
Unbeknownst to it, countless pairs of eyes were watching this last stone figure from the cracks of various empty houses.
Clearly, many people were well aware that a solitary stone figure posed no danger anymore. Even if it could withstand a lot of damage, it could still be shattered to pieces under a group attack!
The stone figure, unaware of the impending danger, walked towards the street.
It was getting closer and closer!
Many people secretly held their breath, ready to act at any moment.
However, at this very moment.
Someone entered the city and arrived at the plaza.
It was two young and beautiful girls, carrying bulging backpacks and eating unknown but delicious-looking fruits, standing in the plaza in amazement.
"This place is so vast!"
"Yes, yes, so many houses. I wonder if there's any good food inside. Yanran, what are you doing squatting on the ground?"
"I'm scraping off some debris to study. These buildings have been preserved for so many years, they must have something unique about them."
...
From various houses, many people peeking through the cracks saw this scene in the plaza and couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration.
Where did these two girls come from?
Were they here for an adventure or a vacation?
And if they were coming, they were coming! Why were they making so much noise? Didn't they see that the stone figure heard them and was now heading our way?
At this moment, the patrolling stone figure had indeed stopped.
It then turned its head to look towards the plaza. Upon seeing the two outsiders, it instantly emitted a fighting spirit and, as expected, charged towards them.
Shangguan Yanran was scraping debris from the ground and, at the same time, opened her backpack to take out a glass tube, preparing to put the samples inside for research.
But at this moment, she saw a giant stone moving towards them from a distance and frowned, "Baobao, what's that over there?"
Yao Baobao took a look and her eyes lit up, "Wow, Terracotta Army, and they're alive!"
Shangguan Yanran looked closely, realizing that this stone-like human could actually run.
Immediately after, her expression changed, and she urgently shouted, "Not good, run quickly!"
Yao Baobao was still amazed, but Shangguan Yanran forcefully pulled her to the side. By then, she had also realized that this stone-like creature seemed intent on killing them.
The two fled in a hurry, but how could two delicate girls outrun a stone figure?
In just two breaths, they were caught up.
A hard stone spear swung horizontally towards the two. Yao Baobao stumbled, pulling Shangguan Yanran down with her, but they happened to dodge the spear's attack.
"Baobao, where's your mosquito repellent!"
Shangguan Yanran quickly reminded her. Yao Baobao took out her ever-reliable mosquito repellent and a drug that could instantly cause unconsciousness, throwing them all at the stone figure.
But the stone figure was completely unaffected and continued to chase the two.
Anxious, Yao Baobao cried out, "This stuff doesn't work on it!"
The two instantly panicked. Seeing themselves cornered, the stone figure also caught up and raised its large spear, about to smash down on them.
Yao Baobao covered her ears and screamed.
Shangguan Yanran's face also turned pale, and she closed her eyes in fear, already knowing that she would probably not escape death this time.
Yao Baobao's screams still echoed in her ears. Shangguan Yanran felt a bit suspicious. Hadn't the spear fallen?
She couldn't help but open her eyes and saw that the spear was only a few centimeters away from her head.
And above it, a strong and powerful hand was firmly grasping the spear. Shangguan Yanran continued to look up and immediately saw a familiar figure.
"Brother Ye!" Shangguan Yanran exclaimed in surprise.
"Are you alright?"
Ye Cangtian smiled helplessly. He hadn't expected these two girls to be together, let alone come to the center of the ruins.
However, seeing that they were safe and sound, he was somewhat relieved.
Shangguan Yanran shook her head. Then she saw Ye Cangtian holding the spear and kicking the ferocious stone figure to the ground, snatching the spear away.
The stone figure quickly got up and tried to pounce again.
At this moment, Ye Cangtian, like a handsome ancient general, holding the spear, thrust it directly, instantly piercing the stone figure's chest.
Then, with a sweep, his immense strength smashed into the stone figure's body, causing it to collapse and shatter along with the spear.
Only a pile of stone debris remained on the ground!
At this moment, Shangguan Yun arrived, and seeing that his sister was unharmed, he patted his chest, "Thank goodness you're okay, I was scared to death!"
Shangguan Yanran was currently staring blankly at Ye Cangtian. The stone figure that had brought her to the brink of despair was so easily defeated by Brother Ye.
In an instant, the grievances and pressure she had endured over the past two days surged into her heart.
She quickly ran over.
Seeing his sister running towards him, Shangguan Yun instinctively opened his arms, only to find his sister embracing Ye Cangtian directly.
"Brother Ye!"
"Boss, sob sob sob..." Yao Baobao, huddled in the corner, also rushed into Ye Cangtian's arms like a wronged baby.
Shangguan Yun awkwardly retracted his hands, pretended to rub his arm as if nothing had happened, and coughed a couple of times.
Ye Cangtian, being hugged tightly by the two girls, felt quite good but also somewhat awkward.
"Well, that's enough. Miss Shangguan, your brother is right here! Baobao, don't wipe your snot on my clothes..."
Shangguan Yanran then realized what she was doing and quickly broke free from Ye Cangtian's embrace. She looked up at Shangguan Yun, who was also looking up at the sky, and her pretty face blushed as she turned her head away.
"Brother!"
"..."
Shangguan Yun was speechless. We're biological siblings, and you don't give me an excited hug?
He looked at his sister, who was blushing and lowering her head, then at Ye Cangtian, and after a long while, he couldn't help but cover his forehead, groaning inwardly.
What a disaster!