Chapter 403 "Oh my, it's been... so long!"
Is he actually dead? Xiao Guo was horrified.
Then everyone held their breath and focused their attention on the corpse on the ground.
A moment later, they saw another body not wearing a uniform, with wounds caused by gunshot wounds.
At this moment, the man looked terrified, as if he did not expect that he would die.
After seeing the other party's body, Xiao Guo and others were the ones who breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, fortunately, the people on the other side also suffered casualties.
Xiao Jin was quite surprised, and Cen Nian beside him was probably the same.
They didn't expect that the players on the ground were so weak. Even with props in their hands, they were still killed by the natives.
You can tell by the surprised expression on his face.
No matter who the person is, the arrow is on the string and has to be shot.
The crowd continued to move upstairs along the winding corridor, with Professor Chen and his group closely protected behind them.
Xiao Jin and Cen Nian also quietly circled around Professor Chen in order to prevent possible unexpected accidents.
Although the players upstairs most likely have the same mission as them, nothing is impossible.
It's better to be safe than sorry. Who knows if Professor Chen will be unlucky enough to be injured by mistake.
Therefore, Xiao Jin and the others could not be too cautious.
As the floors went up, the air seemed to become heavier, almost suffocating.
Soon, everyone arrived at the 10th floor of the skyscraper.
It was still a long distance from here to the top terrace. It was not that they did not want to keep walking, but they really could not walk any further.
Considering that there might be ambushes and traps ahead, even though the building's power system was still functioning normally, they resolutely chose the more difficult but safer path - climbing up the stairs.
It was fine for the rest of the people, especially for Xiao Jin and others, climbing ten floors was still very easy.
After the psychic activated his superpowers, his physical fitness changed. Although climbing ten floors was a bit tiring, he was able to persist.
But for the five researchers, this was undoubtedly too difficult.
Shi Lei and the other three young men were panting and seeing stars, not to mention Professor Chen. Professor Chen climbed the first few floors by himself, and carried him on his back for the last few floors.
But this is not an option. The building has thirty floors in total. We can only stop and rest.
In the fire stairwell, the dim emergency lights barely illuminated the way ahead, but it was already dark outside.
Through the window, the once bustling metropolis with bright lights turned into deathly silence.
Shi Lei panted and looked a little desperate: "Do you think they have already driven the helicopter away?"
The others' faces froze, but Xiao Guo shook his head: "No, the helicopter takes off with a loud noise, we can definitely hear it downstairs."
"Yes, there was no sound at all. Maybe the people who tried to steal the plane have been killed!" someone said gritting his teeth.
Xiao Jin sat on the steps with his back against the wall, but he didn't look anxious at all.
Why are you in such a hurry? You haven't got your 'pass' yet, how can you go?
After a good rest and regaining their strength, everyone climbed up again.
However, as the altitude gradually increased, everyone felt as if they were carrying a heavy burden with every step.
In the later stages, Shi Lei and his companions were almost half-dragged and half-pulled upwards by other members of the team.
The legs of several people had long lost sensation and were limp, as if they had turned into cooked noodles.
"It's almost there. We'll be there soon." Pan Lizhi's voice echoed in the narrow stairwell with a barely perceptible tremor.
He held the handrail tightly with one hand and supported Lu Jiawei with the other.
The latter hung limply on him, like a dead dog that had lost its vitality, with lifeless eyes and a few drops of sweat at the corners of his mouth due to physical exhaustion.
Who knew that at this moment, a sudden change broke the tranquility around.
An extremely sharp wind suddenly cut through the air, bringing with it a heart-pounding chill, and went straight to Pan Lizhi's neck.
Pan Lizhi didn't feel the movement behind him at all. Looking at the astonished eyes of Wan Sha and others, it was too late when he wanted to withdraw.
At the critical moment, Xiao Jin's figure was like a ghost, and he teleported directly in front of Pan Lizhi. The long sword in his hand roared like a dragon unsheathed, and it spanned over the heads of the two men.
Immediately afterwards, a bloody bone whip like hellfire, carrying endless resentment and murderous intent, suddenly wrapped around Xiao Jin's long sword.
When the two touched, sparks popped instantly and a low roar echoed in the corridor.
Before everyone could catch their breath, the smoke of gunpowder filled the battlefield again. The bone whip, like a netherworld snake emerging from the abyss, tightly wrapped around the long sword in Xiao Jin's hand, flashing a cold light. Runes appeared on the whip, as if containing an ancient and evil power. And the tail of the whip did not pause for a moment. It was like a poisonous scorpion lurking in the desert, with a sharp and deadly stinger, drawing a strange arc in the air, making a heart-pounding circle, and finally hitting Xiao Jin's face like lightning.
Xiao Jin's pupils shrank suddenly, but he did not show any panic. At this critical moment, he relied on his extraordinary sensitivity and calmness to decisively turn his head to the side. The tail of the whip almost brushed past his cheek, bringing a gust of frightening cold wind. The air seemed to be filled with a faint smell of burning, which was the trace left by the heat generated by the friction between the whip and the air.
In the blink of an eye, Pan Lizhi's face was as pale as paper, and beads of sweat slid down his cheeks. He turned around without hesitation and used all his strength to drag Lu Jiawei beside him to retreat. However, Lu Jiawei seemed to be bound by invisible chains, and his steps were as heavy as if he was carrying a heavy burden. He almost dragged Pan Lizhi to the ground several times. Pan Lizhi was extremely anxious, but he had no choice but to grit his teeth and use up the last bit of strength to stagger away with Lu Jiawei.
On the other side, Xiao Jin gently raised his hand to wipe away the beads of sweat on his forehead, and looked up at the bone whip that was trembling slightly in the air, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He had fought with this whip countless times in his dreams, and each time it made him feel frightened. At this moment, it appeared in front of him again, and he couldn't help but think in his heart: "It's really unlucky, why does it always haunt me."
Just as his thoughts were flying, the air around him suddenly solidified, and then a series of hurried and heavy footsteps approached from afar, as if stepping on everyone's heart, making people feel cold. Those were the footsteps of the enemy, carrying threats and oppression that could not be ignored, foreshadowing the coming of a new round of storms. Xiao Jin took a deep breath, his eyes became firm and sharp, he knew that the real battle had just begun. In this land shrouded in the shadow of death, every breath may be the last gasp, and every choice will determine life and death. And he must stand up, in order to survive, and to protect his companions behind him.
"Oh my, it's been... so long!"
Everyone was on high alert. Xiao Jin looked up and saw Lu Jing's annoying face. The last time they saw him was in the Linhai High School dungeon. He pretended to be innocent in front of Xiao Jin, but was exposed by Xiao Jin. The dungeon boss was killing people, and this guy ran away so fast. I didn't expect to meet him again this time.
Seeing Xiao Jin's gaze, Lu Jing's mouth curled up into an almost crazy smile, which was playful and provocative, as if announcing the beginning of an unknown adventure. He was wearing a well-cut black long windbreaker, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind, revealing an unruly atmosphere. Under the windbreaker was a tight tactical vest, which was a protective suit he specially prepared, and cleverly integrated into this seemingly ordinary but undercurrent party. His hair was bleached and dyed a light pink, and a few strands of hair fell unruly in front of his forehead, adding a bit of unruly and playful to his slightly cold face. When he smiled, the innocence and cunning intertwined look was like a big dog wagging its tail but hiding sharp claws, which made people want to get close to it but also fear it. However, Xiao Jin knew that under this guy's appearance, he had a heart deeper and colder than anyone else.
"Hey, Xiao Jin, I've been waiting impatiently here. Your efficiency is so fast that it can drive me crazy." Lu Jing's voice was somewhat teasing, but also full of real complaints. His eyes wandered among the bustling crowd, like a cheetah searching for prey on the grassland. Every time his eyes touched someone, the person being stared at shuddered involuntarily, as if some invisible force had touched the uneasiness deep in their soul. Those who were swept by his eyes, even the calmest ones, would feel an inexplicable chill climbing up their spines, and their hair would stand on end, as if being gently touched by an invisible hand.
After a moment, Lu Jing's eyes finally settled on an elderly scholar - Professor Chen. Professor Chen was wearing a slightly old woolen coat, and his eyes behind his glasses sparkled with wisdom. His presence was like the mainstay of this gathering, calm and majestic. Lu Jing's eyes became extremely focused, with a complex mixture of scrutiny and expectation. In Lu Jing's world, Professor Chen was not only a leader in the academic world, but also a key figure in his operation. The corners of his mouth curled up into a deeper smile, which showed both a desire for challenges and excitement for unknown results.
"Professor Chen, I finally see you. It seems that tonight's game is destined to be extraordinary." Lu Jing's words were provocative, but also revealed that he was full of expectations for everything that was about to unfold. The people around seemed to feel this unusual atmosphere, and they all cast curious and speculative eyes, while Xiao Jin secretly clenched his fists. He knew that with Lu Jing's intervention, this originally peaceful gathering was about to set off an unprecedented storm.
This tall and stern-looking young man stood at the door of a slightly old laboratory under the dim light, his eyes fixed on an old man who was over fifty years old, with a tired look in his eyes but still shining with wisdom. "This must be the famous Professor Chen!" His voice was low and magnetic, but with a hint of unquestionable toughness, "If I say that I came here specifically to meet you, I am afraid that even if I say gentle words, it will be difficult for you to be easily convinced."
Professor Chen's mouth twitched imperceptibly, and he was obviously wary of this sudden "response". At the same time, Lu Jing, who was standing beside him, was as agile as a cheetah. With a slight flick of his wrist, a bone whip made of unknown material slipped quietly from his fingertips as if the air condensed, making a subtle but crisp sound. On the side, Xiao Jin quickly restrained his fighting posture when he saw this. The sharp blade gently touched the ground, making a "clang" sound, as if warning, and as if waiting for the development of the situation.
A playful smile appeared on the corner of Lu Jing's mouth, and a complex light flashed in his deep eyes. "Professor Chen, your ideas are nothing but clouds to me and are insignificant. The important thing is that you just need to follow me and embark on the predetermined journey." His tone was full of majesty that could not be refused, and seemed to contain some unspeakable deep meaning.
As soon as these words came out, the other people in the lab could no longer sit still. Xiao Guo, a young and energetic research assistant, blushed and almost roared from his throat: "You are crazy! This is an expert that the official security zone has specifically designated to be protected, our think tank core! If you dare to disrespect Teacher Chen in the slightest, I swear to fight you to the death!"
Hearing this, Lu Jing's lips curled up into an arc that seemed like a smile, a smile that contained both sarcasm and a subtle warmth. "Oh? Fight to the death? When did I ever say I would harm Professor Chen? Don't worry, although I, Lu Jing, walk in the dark night, my promise is heavier than Mount Tai. I will take Professor Chen to his destination safely, where he may find the answer he has been pursuing all his life."
As Lu Jing finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire laboratory froze to the extreme, and everyone's breathing seemed to become heavy. The lights seemed particularly dim at this moment, reflecting everyone's expressions both vague and real, as if they were making a choice. His life might usher in an unprecedented turning point in this sudden invitation.
Listening to the man's cold and resolute words, his intention was obvious - he just wanted to take Professor Chen away from this dangerous situation alone. As soon as the words fell, it was like a cold wind piercing the heart, making everyone present feel like they were falling into an ice cellar, and an incredible chill rose in their hearts. Their eyes were intertwined with shock, anger and despair, as if they had witnessed the world order about to collapse.
Xiao Guo's voice suddenly sounded in the dead silence, with a hint of uncontrollable trembling and questioning. Every word was like a heavy hammer hitting everyone's heart: "Impossible! You...you actually killed all those people who were originally arranged to pick us up?"