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Xu Nuan and Gu Ze exchanged a glance, instantly understanding the role Yu Le Yu was playing in this situation.
Before entering the game, Yu Le Yu was a beautician, appearing delicate and fragile, but her words were sharp and her heart was ruthless.
However, Xu Hang would definitely be able to handle her.
"Did Hang leave any marks?"
Gu Ze, who initially planned to take his time before addressing this matter, didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Chi Xiaoming nodded.
"I'll lead the way."
Chi Xiaoming turned and walked ahead. Gu Ze helped He Min up, intending to follow. Before leaving, Gu Ze spoke to Liu Minghong.
"You stay here with her; we'll be back soon."
Liu Minghong simply nodded and casually found a spot to sit down. He was still wrapped in black clothing, blending seamlessly into the night. Deng Yinyin, who had been too tired to move and was quite content to stay put, glanced at him and suddenly found Liu Minghong quite intimidating. Feeling conflicted, she directly grabbed Xu Nuan's arm and asked,
"What about He Min? If she doesn't come back, should we send more people out to look for her?"
She didn't want to exert herself and didn't want Liu Minghong to stay there either; she only hinted at Xu Nuan with her eyes.
Little did she know that Xu Nuan had already locked eyes with her from the start. The voice that answered her was low and somber.
"She won't be coming back."
With that, Xu Nuan broke free from Deng Yinyin's grasp and walked forward. Her silhouette appeared somewhat desolate.
Gu Ze glanced at the departing Xu Nuan before turning back to remind Deng Yinyin.
"Stay here; he has explosives on him."
It was unclear whether this was meant to reassure Deng Yinyin that being near Liu Minghong was safe or to threaten her not to provoke Liu Minghong.
Deng Yinyin froze, and just as she stood there in shock, the figures of the three had already vanished, leaving only the cool afterglow quietly spilling onto the ground.
Suddenly, she shivered and chose a spot farther away from Liu Minghong to sit, looking around nervously without daring to meet his gaze.
The trio, Xu Nuan included, spoke little during their journey. Time was pressing as they prepared for a plan akin to a mantis stalking a cicada while a yellow bird lay in wait; no one had the heart to dwell on anything else.
Xu Nuan had anticipated such a moment but allowed Gu Ze to help her navigate her complex emotions. She just hadn't expected it to arrive so soon.
Her face was a mixture of emotions, but only Gu Ze, who was closest, could see it.
Chi Xiaoming, leading the way, remained silent and did not inquire why these individuals suddenly focused on Yu Le Yu. However, they all understood that gathering a team was essential for the Supply Station to appear; finding Xu Hang was one of their primary tasks.
Time flowed silently, and the moonlight cascaded down from the treetops to the ground, dancing with the wind in an ethereal manner. Unfortunately, no one was there to appreciate such beauty.
The forest felt slightly cold, yet due to their excitement and tension, they began to sweat. The perspiration barely had time to trickle down before being blown by the wind, sticking uncomfortably to their faces and backs. Still, no one bothered to complain.
Chi Xiaoming was a person who pursued efficiency and perfection. With his guidance, they caught up with Xu Hang ahead of schedule.
However, upon reaching Xu Hang, they stumbled into chaos.
This particular challenge had an astonishing number of traps; just in the area of trees before Xu Nuan, there were about twenty that had been triggered and ultimately destroyed. The Greedy Forest was vast and filled with countless places where devices could be set up, making ambushes entirely possible.
Yu Le Yu had been ordered to encircle He Min and caught Xu Hang's attention. In turn, Xu Hang pursued Yu Le Yu, leading to an unexpected chain reaction that triggered all the traps in the area. Suddenly, large sections of ground collapsed, revealing numerous openings while many trees fell over as weapons and barriers. Additionally, hidden projectiles flew in from various directions.
Meanwhile, the remaining trees continued to shift and change formations, activating more mechanisms with a strong desire to keep the three individuals there.
The appearance of Xu Nuan and her companions did not break the stalemate of Xu Hang and his group. Once they actively entered the mechanism, they would undoubtedly place themselves in danger.
At this moment, Xu Hangming could clearly leave safely on his own, but Yu Le Yu and He Min were not so fortunate.
When two women fought, it was always a spectacle, often filled with unexpected twists that could evoke a sense of sorrow.
He Min was clearly at a disadvantage; after all, she had already been injured by Xu Nuan and ambushed by Yu Le Yu.
What she did not expect was that Yu Le Yu would harbor the same intentions as her, coveting those few Tail Rings and lying in wait along her path.
She also never anticipated that Xu Hang would notice Yu Le Yu.
However, now that she had been exposed, Xu Hang would not help her; he might even take advantage of the situation. She felt unwilling and anger flashed across her face.
As Yu Le Yu charged forward triumphantly once again, He Min suddenly lunged forward. When Yu Le Yu nimbly dodged to the side, He Min bit down hard on Yu Le Yu's ear and yanked it down fiercely.
"Ah!"
Yu Le Yu cried out in agony, clutching her bleeding ear as she staggered backward. In a moment of carelessness, she was scraped by a fallen tree, putting her at a disadvantage.
Yu Le Yu was ruthless; in the beauty industry, one could not succeed without a hard heart. It was like how merchants rarely made big profits without deceiving others. She merely adapted to the trends of the times and had been forced into the game when she found herself cornered.
She was more than willing to showcase her skills within the game. With a quick thought, Yu Le Yu pretended to be overwhelmed by He Min and ran toward a trap. Along the way, she spotted Xu Nuan and her companions watching from the sidelines, causing her heart to tremble before she steeled herself again.
As expected, He Min fell into the trap without any warning or hint from anyone. The tides had turned; as she was pinned down by the large tree, she felt as if her insides were being crushed.
As she coughed up blood, she caught sight of Xu Nuan standing outside the mechanism circle, alongside Gu Ze.
They were a pair of enviable lovers, and they accelerated her determination to push herself.
She hated these two people, even though not long ago Xu Nuan was still her friend, and she once thought she would be friends with Xu Nuan for a lifetime.
She wanted to live, and for that, she could abandon anything. What was face? She needed to exploit the weaknesses of the human heart; she understood Xu Nuan's vulnerabilities all too well.
"Nuan, help me!"
"Nuan, I know I was wrong. I won't fight for anything!"
She cried out in anguish, feeling the pain spreading throughout her body. With an expression of extreme suffering, she tried to evoke Xu Nuan's sympathy. She knew this woman, who spoke one way but felt another; she wanted to live and couldn't bear to see others happy or alive.
If she couldn't save herself, at least it would be enough to drag Xu Nuan into this dangerous zone, making her experience the pain of standing alongside death.
What she didn't realize was how wronged her expression appeared. The immense pain blurred her vision, and the blood flowing from her forehead obstructed her sight. This prevented her from seeing that Gu Ze had already taken action against Xu Hang and had knocked Xu Nuan unconscious first.
Once Xu Nuan made a decision, no one could change it. Gu Ze understood this clearly and knew that Xu Nuan would not allow He Min to return to that person. But that didn't mean he could bear to watch Xu Nuan endure such pain and accept immense psychological pressure.
His woman was precious to him; as for He Min? She had long ceased to be his concern. It wasn't about being unkind, but if harm came to his home, what did it matter?
He Min's miserable state even moved Chi Xiaoming a little, but only slightly. He had good judgment and knew what he wanted; He Min wasn't worth the risk for him.
Yu Le Yu had long been eyeing this opportunity and excitedly rushed forward to snatch the Tail Ring from He Min's hand, only to be one step too late as Xu Hang beat her to it.
Oh no, I forgot this person was also in the mechanism! Yu Le Yu felt a pang of regret, but more than losing the Tail Ring, she cared about her own life. She looked around and chose a seemingly more dangerous path to run away.
Xu Hang didn't pursue her; Yu Le Yu was a character they could deal with later. Their true enemy lay behind the scenes, and there would be plenty of opportunities in the future to resolve things with her. It wasn't worth risking his life at this moment.
He tore the Tail Ring from He Min's hand without even glancing at her as she continued to wail softly. Using his excellent skills, he slowly made his way out of the trap.
A person who has long betrayed their team and even spread their information to outsiders does not deserve sympathy.
Everyone has moments of hard-heartedness, especially before a major crisis. In times of extreme tension, people force themselves to think rationally. Unfortunately, He Min's tactics were misapplied at the wrong moment. In a different environment or at another time, her strategies might have helped her once again.
But there are no "ifs." He Min's gaming career was destined to end at this juncture, and at the moment of her demise, the only person who felt sorrow for her death was already lost in sleep.
She truly had nothing left, and all of this was of her own making.
Once, she was a nurse at a tertiary hospital. Although it was tiring, the pay was decent. She had a stable job and a boyfriend who loved her dearly. She had caring parents and future in-laws who adored her. She had many friends and possessed enviable beauty and temperament.
At first, she was not satisfied; she wanted money and a better life. This desire was understandable, but she sacrificed her entire life for it, even dragging her boyfriend down with her in the name of love.
In the end, what awaited her was nothing but a desolate death, and in the future, no one would even remember her. The joys and sorrows she once felt, her compromises, her cunning malice—all would dissipate with her passing. She had lost everything because she chose this path.
The night was deep, and the sounds of the forest had quieted down. The mechanisms had stopped, and a heavy scent of blood began to waft through the air, stirring the beasts lurking in the shadows.
By morning, no one would remain in this greedy forest.
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