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"Hiss."
Xu Nuan inhaled sharply, her fingers that had been exploring her left leg came to a halt. The intense pain caused a mist to cloud her eyes, lightly veiling her emotions.
Food and medicine were what Xu Nuan lacked the most at the moment.
She endured it and resolutely rejected Zhang Xiao.
She would not accept the insincere help of an enemy; that was her bottom line, something she must adhere to even if it seemed stubborn and inflexible. If one lives in this world without one or two things to stand by, it would be no different from being a walking corpse.
Xu Nuan allowed herself to be slightly weak for a moment, reminiscing about Gu Ze. Just as she relaxed, Zhang Xiao suddenly lunged at her.
Though she was a beat slow, she had been wary of Zhang Xiao, who was inherently suspicious and unpredictable. Rolling to the side, she narrowly avoided Zhang Xiao's attack.
"Hah."
Xu Nuan let out a familiar cold laugh that Zhang Xiao recognized. She stood up despite the pain, her gaze sweeping over the bloodshot eyes and dark circles under Zhang Xiao's eyes, smiling defiantly.
An impatient hunter would become the prey.
She lacked the ability to deal with Zhang Xiao; others could handle him.
"We've already come this far. Are you really going to just watch us reach the end and return to the starting point?"
Zhang Xiao was oblivious to how convoluted his words sounded. He continued to stare coldly at Xu Nuan with his narrow, unapproachable eyes, irritation and anger flickering across his face.
He liked to have everything under control, and when he felt a lack of control over people or things, the impact on him was far greater than that on ordinary individuals.
This flaw revealed itself in daily life; once someone exploited it, they could send him spiraling into an abyss from which there was no return.
The coldness in Xu Nuan's eyes is not inferior to that of Zhang Xiao. She dares to bet that Zhang Xiao's nominal brother will not let Zhang Xiao go easily. Most of Designers have been given hints, even if Zhang Xiao does not belong to this category, there is no way to escape. Flaws, loopholes, wins and losses. Xu Nuan is far more calm than Zhang Xiao at this time. This is a competition of patience. When both sides are unable to defeat the other, whoever persists to the end will win. "What else should I do?" Xu Nuan was relaxed and casual. In fact, her body was extremely weak, but she was physically weak and the other party was mentally weak, so she still had the upper hand. "Go back to the starting point, either enter the game again, or compete with the people in the control room. It depends on your choice." Xu Nuan took a little more effort to explain, which seemed to be well-intentioned, but Zhang Xiao More irritable. At this moment, Zhang Xiao is like a horse that has no grass to eat. It keeps raising its hooves, and its whole body has the aura of keeping away from strangers. It seems that it will bump into someone in the next second, and it will not stop. Xu Nuan is judging the limit of Zhang Xiao in his heart, waiting for the words he most wants to hear. "Let's make a deal." After a long silence, Zhang Xiao finally said these words. Xu Nuan smiled slightly but said nothing, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes. At this moment, the two of them were still in the secret passage. The lights that were turned on along the way did not add any warmth. The cold air kept attacking Xu Nuan's legs. She was a little unsteady, but she still held on. With. When the person in her heart has not fallen, and when Zhang Xiao has not compromised, she should not fall. The desire to defeat that person and defeat fate has never been so strong.
Xu Nuan's silence made Zhang Xiao's breath quicken. He impatiently took a few steps away, then returned, his gaze darting back and forth along the sides of the secret passage before he lowered his eyes to the ground.
Xu Nuan observed everything without revealing her anxiety. It had been a long time since she felt this close to victory, and while she was anxious, she had to conceal it to avoid jeopardizing everything. All her actions were merely a performance, all waiting for this moment to arrive.
She had been looking forward to this moment for a long time and hoped that nothing unexpected would occur as it had in the past. She had no way to leave this passage, but that didn’t mean those outside couldn’t force their way in. The person she had arranged to meet wouldn’t be coming in just yet, and no one else would know the path to the secret passage to cause any disruption.
She clenched her fists; the sweat in her palms was sticky and uncomfortable, but entirely bearable.
In fact, this time luck had not favored her.
As Zhang Xiao hesitated and wavered, a loud crash shattered his indecision. In that moment, an ecstatic expression surged onto his usually grim face, while Xu Nuan’s countenance darkened ominously.
The loud noise came from not far behind them; the ground shook with a strong tremor, yet it didn’t evoke any sense of danger.
As Zhang Xiao rushed past Xu Nuan in his excitement, she gritted her teeth and charged at him, reaching directly for his waist to attempt to draw out the short knife.
She couldn’t leave danger for Gu Ze; that was Xu Nuan's thought at that moment. Disappointment, helplessness, and resentment were all replaced by concern for Gu Ze. This was their agreement: she would make him wait while he wouldn’t push her. If she couldn’t deal with Zhang Xiao in the secret passage, Gu Ze would use this time to set up a trap at Game Base, leading Zhang Xiao step by step into a deadly situation.
Yet, in that instant, Xu Nuan still managed to bend her eyes into a tearful smile. Just as Gu Ze bore all the dangers himself, how could she bear to send her beloved into hell?
In this regard, they shared an unspoken understanding.
Zhang Xiao was trained as well; his reflexes were quick enough to evade her attack just in time, preventing Xu Nuan from seizing his knife. However, he also failed to draw it himself.
Xu Nuan didn’t give up. As Zhang Xiao stumbled slightly after missing her body, she quickly closed the distance and seized the opportunity to execute a shoulder throw. This move caught Zhang Xiao off guard as he crashed hard against the ground.
Seizing the momentum, she pounced on him again, preparing to draw the short knife from his waist for a fatal strike.
Indeed, Zhang Xiao knew many things about that person; it was extremely important information. Otherwise, she wouldn't have pondered for so long, nor would Xu Nuan have taken so much time to wear down Zhang Xiao's patience. However, she ultimately understood that compared to Gu Ze's safety, these concerns were trivial.
Since Gu Ze could destroy everything for her and willingly put himself in danger, there was nothing she couldn't do.
This time, Xu Nuan and Zhang Xiao moved at the same speed. After the anxiety and ecstasy faded, Zhang Xiao regained her composure and quickly reached out to block Xu Nuan's hand. The final result was that Zhang Xiao grasped the hilt of the knife while Xu Nuan held onto the blade.
Xu Nuan was the one injured, but Zhang Xiao couldn't fully pull the knife out.
Blood dripped onto Zhang Xiao's clothes, and the metallic scent filled the corridor. This smell was too stimulating, causing both of their negative emotions to surge dramatically, nearing a breaking point.
"What a lunatic!"
Zhang Xiao growled, rudely grabbing Xu Nuan by the shoulder and thrusting the short knife toward her abdomen. After hearing the noise, he had roughly guessed what had happened and understood that Xu Nuan had lost some of her value. Thus, letting Xu Nuan get hurt was no longer a concern.
Zhang Xiao acted ruthlessly, and Xu Nuan found herself at a disadvantage—severely injured, weak, and facing a significant gap between her and Zhang Xiao. All these factors became her weaknesses at this moment, nearly leading her to submission.
This was not the development she had anticipated. Gritting her teeth, she held on as her body was pushed forward. In a desperate move, she slammed her head forward to collide with Zhang Xiao's.
The force was mutual; the pain Xu Nuan felt was no less than Zhang Xiao's. Yet in that fleeting moment of advantage, she seized the opportunity while Zhang Xiao was momentarily stunned. She snatched the short knife from him and quickly changed direction to stab down fiercely.
The blade turned red with blood, splattering across Xu Nuan's face. In the next second, she was thrown away by Zhang Xiao. She had inflicted harm on him but not enough to be fatal. Driven by instinct, Zhang Xiao acted without consideration for severity in that moment.
"Cough cough."
Xu Nuan felt as if her insides were being torn apart. The worst part was that she hadn't protected her legs properly, allowing her already unhealed left leg to be injured again. A piercing pain surged through her once more, blurring her vision.
This was not a good situation; Xu Nuan slapped herself to regain clarity. In that brief moment of clear sight, she met Zhang Xiao's murderous gaze and saw another short knife in his hand.
The short knife was right in front of her, aimed at her eyes. She felt powerless to dodge it, and for a fraction of a second, her mind went blank.
"You damn woman, you deserve to learn a lesson!"
Zhang Xiao's voice was clear, but she couldn't make sense of it.
When the back of her collar was suddenly yanked up, Xu Nuan guessed that her expression must have looked foolish. At this moment, the only person who could have come to the secret passage was that man. However, this wasn't the time they had agreed upon, and he wouldn't be foolish enough to create an opportunity for Zhang Xiao to leave the secret passage; that was not their intention.
Xu Nuan was stunned. Fortunately, her feet remained on the ground. As she struggled to stand up, she anxiously turned around. In that instant, a figure rushed past her, the wind it created stinging her face.
Immediately after, the sounds of two people fighting echoed in the empty secret passage, making it impossible for Xu Nuan to ignore.
What on earth was that man doing?
Did he realize what he was destroying?
In that moment, Xu Nuan was swept by anger; her face changed dramatically as she stood on the brink of explosion. She quickly turned back, ready to shout when she saw two people locked in a fierce struggle. Neither was willing to back down; fists flew and blood glinted on the short knife. Her Rationality prevented her from interrupting the man at that moment, so she could only lower her voice and mutter.
"Liu Minghong, what are you thinking?"
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