"Hmm, you go ahead, Iâll stay here for a bit longer to experience the rain, then Iâll head back."
Qi Xiaojin took a deep breath.
It was the smell of peace.
Ever since the apocalypse descended, rainy days represented bad weather, represented being hunted, represented the spread of toxic fog, represented so much more... but none of which were pleasant words.
Only that rainy night, when two severely injured people had to huddle together in a dark corner to keep warm due to their thin clothing, that scene remained forever in Qi Xiaojinâs heart.
That rainy day really washed away all the disgust towards the rainy days of the apocalypse.
Qi Xiaojin took out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and inhaled deeply.
"Sister Jin, the wind is a bit strong, be careful not to catch a cold."
Suddenly, Fang Yuâs voice sounded, bringing Qi Xiaojinâs consciousness back to the present.
She tilted her head to see that Fang Yu was still at the door, hadnât gone in yet.
"No worries, this little breeze... By the way, Fang Yu, do you like rainy days?"
"Rainy days..."
Memories flashed through Fang Yuâs mind of when he lived at his grandmotherâs house during childhood. In that old-style courtyard house, an atrocious man barged in, wrestled his grandmother to the ground, mixing his cries and his grandmotherâs pleas for help with the manâs curses, and the sound of the furious, unforgiving rain together.
"...Not fond of them."
"Is that so..."
Qi Xiaojin looked back at the rain droplets falling in front of her and spoke softly.
"I actually... quite like them."
Bam.
The door closed.
Qi Xiaojin smiled faintly, extinguished her cigarette, and prepared to head back.
Fang Yuâs unusual behavior made Qi Xiaojin feel a bit anxious.
She was a bit worried that the annihilation event of Tianyuan Town might erupt ahead of schedule.
"Time to set off!"
Determination flashed in Qi Xiaojinâs eyes.
As for Fang Yuâs neighbor Chen Ya, that person had considerable combat strength in the previous life, but whether this personâs life path would change due to her involvement, she couldnât be sure, it was merely an attempt...
When the world drastically changes, Qi Xiaojin hoped that at least around her, she could gather some capable people, ensuring they can confront some forces after the apocalypse.
...
In the game.
Boom!!
Lightning flashed!
Fang Yu slowly opened his eyes.
The first sensation was... his leg, a bit numb.
"Second Sister?"
No wonder, a living humanâs head pressing down on your leg continuously, could it not be numb?
Being called by Fang Yu, Diao Ruru slowly turned around, directly sat on the ground not minding it dirty, her head leaned against Fang Yuâs thigh, that was her current posture.
"..."
Diao Ruru realized her own stance, and with a swoosh, stood up.
"I-Iâll go check if the food has gone cold!"
Having said that, Second Sister turned and left, leaving Fang Yu feeling a bit baffled, completely ignoring the blush behind Diao Ruruâs ears.
"Whewâ"
Fang Yu stood up, took a deep breath.
Tianyuan Townâs undercurrents were surging, it was already a place of strife, not suitable for him to muddy the waters further.
A spy between two sides, when they draw swords at each other, itâs tough to blend in.
Having decided to run away, necessary things need to be prepared.
Fang Yu was no longer the little henchman of the past.
In the Foolish Underworld, he was the high-ranking Captain of Yangshen Hall.
On the demon side, he was also the esteemed Demon Foot leader commanding numerous demons.
Getting out safely from both forces would require some effort.
While Fang Yu was contemplating how to proceed, a servant quickly approached from the side and whispered.
"Master, Che Linfang requests to see you."
Che Linfang...
Fang Yu paused slightly.
Almost forgot about this person.
"Let her in."
Without her help, the demons outside the town might have been punished to stand indefinitely.
Figuring out how to shake off these demons and safely escort Second Sister and others out of Tianyuan Town was also a challenge.
"Diao Deyi!"
Che Linfang as usual lacked a sense of propriety, but the excitement and joy on her face werenât faked.
This genuine concern, Fang Yu could perceive, so he smiled.
"While I was away, anyone causing trouble?"
"Yes." Che Linfangâs emotions slightly froze.
"Bie Huzi is dead."
What?!
Fang Yu frowned.
"What happened? Who killed him?"
Taking advantage of my absence, messing with my men??
Donât say Iâm about to leave, and wonât care anymore!
Even without this thought, not just anyone can mess with my people!
"A woman named Bo Wei killed him. Iâve inquired; sheâs from Thunder City, collaborating with the Foolish Underworld, unexpectedly killed Bie Huzi and his people!"
Che Linfang clenched her fist.
Since Diao Deyi became Demon Foot, these little demon leaders hadnât suffered fatalities for a long time.
This woman named Bo Wei must die!
"Bo Wei?"
Fang Yu frowned tightly, he had seen this woman, she came to investigate the Six Ghost Path Ratsâ case.
Unexpectedly already found out about Bie Huzi and even killed him, could it be Iâm already been...
No way!
Iâm clearly one of Hall Masterâs men, how can an outsider directly investigate me.
At most, it stops at the title Blood Demon.
However, this woman indeed crossed the line.
Fang Yuâs gaze turned cold.
Since leaving, some grievances could be settled before going.
Fang Yu remembered Bo Weiâs strength being around three thousand blood.
With that strength, sheâs just at Deputy Captain level, with my current strength, I can crush her easily.
When leaving Tianyuan Town, casually taking her life along the way.