They're trying to kill our entire team... Long Xiwén's heart filled with terror as she watched the brutish man charge toward her like a raging bull. How powerful must they be to harbor such ruthless and malicious intentions?

Unfortunately, Qi Xuan had been killed on the spot during the arrest, and no identification was found on him. The origins of Qi Xuan and the two assassins now before her remained a complete mystery.

"Freeze, or I'll shoot!" Long Xiwén's reaction was swift and decisive. When the man was four meters away, she reached for her waist and drew her pistol.

In the past, this gun was just an ordinary firearm to her. But in that haunted villa, Su Xuan had taken a bullet for her, giving the gun immense sentimental value. It was precisely because he had risked his life to shield her that her fondness for him had deepened so profoundly. Just moments ago, watching Su Xuan enter the restroom, she had almost blurted out the words she'd been holding back.

"I wonder if the bullets from that gun killed my brother."

The icy woman in a white t-shirt and blue jeans leaning against the wall lifted her head. Her gaze locked onto the gun in Long Xiwén's hand, her eyes seething with hatred.

"Stop right there!"

Seeing the man advance another two meters, now only two meters away, Long Xiwén's slender finger pressed hard on the trigger. A single thought was all it would take to send a bullet flying and end the man's life. This was her second and final warning.

"Go ahead, shoot me if you dare!" the man taunted. Stomping his left foot hard against the ground, he slid toward Long Xiwén with shocking speed, raising a fist as large and solid as a clay pot.

BANG!

Long Xiwén swung her arm, aimed, and pulled the trigger. A muzzle flash erupted from the barrel.

The man stomped his right foot, his body instantly shifting to the left. He dodged the bullet with the agility of a monkey.

BANG!

The gunshot pierced the air as Long Xiwén fired again.

Unfortunately, she missed again. It wasn't that her marksmanship was terrible; she simply didn't want to kill him, so she had only been aiming for his legs.

"Die!"

The man showed no pity for the beautiful woman. Unmoved by her restraint, his huge fist whistled through the air, smashing toward her face.

Long Xiwén tilted her head, dodging the fatal blow. At the same time, she raised her gun to aim at the opening under his arm.

BANG!

The gun roared again.

With a subtle twist of his waist, the man avoided the bullet and swept his fist horizontally toward Long Xiwén's temple.

Long Xiwén's brows knitted together. She arched backward, planting one hand on the floor to launch herself into a stunningly elegant backflip.

"Huh?"

The man let out a sound of astonishment, seemingly surprised that he had missed.

But he had no idea. Long Xiwén, often mocked for her timidity, possessed an incredibly tough spirit. She had honed the combat skills she learned at the police academy to perfection. Ordinary martial artists were no match for her, and in that moment, her training saved her life.

"Senior Brother, are you just playing with her?" Seeing that her senior brother had failed to kill Long Xiwén in a single blow, the icy woman leaning against the wall spoke, her lips barely parting.

The man's expression darkened. He threw both fists at once, unleashing two bolts of Shocking Thunder that blasted toward the seemingly fragile Long Xiwén.

Still unsteady from her backflip, Long Xiwén had no time to raise her gun, let alone dodge completely. She managed to twist her waist to evade one of the thunderous fists, but the other struck her squarely.

Long Xiwén's body bent at an unnatural angle as she was sent flying backward. The sturdy wall of the restaurant was right behind her. If she slammed into it, her chances of survival were slim.

"Friend, that's going too far."

Just at that critical moment, a figure emerged from the restaurant's entrance. In a single stride, he moved like a shooting star, catching the airborne Long Xiwén in his arms.

Hearing the familiar voice, Long Xiwén's eyes instantly welled with tears. The one who had arrived was none other than Su Xuan.

"Hmph!"

The brutish man snorted, convinced Su Xuan would not only fail to catch her but would also be half-dead from the impact. He was certain the force propelling Long Xiwén was enough to knock down a bull.

The icy woman knew exactly how terrifying her Senior Brother's strength was and sneered at Su Xuan's attempt.

But then, something happened that made both of them stare in disbelief.

When Su Xuan caught Long Xiwén, his expression flickered for a moment before he composed himself. He took a single step back with his right leg, completely neutralizing the force and safely steadying her in his arms.

The brutish man and the icy woman had no idea that Su Xuan's Ruyi Tai Chi was perfectly suited for such a situation. Redirecting the force was a simple matter for him.

"Su..."

Held in Su Xuan's arms, Long Xiwén couldn't even manage to call out his full name before a mouthful of scarlet blood gushed from her lips. If before she was a beautiful white rose, now she was a tragic, blood-red one.

"Don't talk."

Su Xuan gently wiped the blood from Long Xiwén's lips, then carefully laid her on the ground. He glanced at the brutish man before looking back down at her. "I'll get even for you," he said softly.

It was such a simple sentence. But when she heard this, Long Xiwén's tears began to flow uncontrollably. She knew she would never forget what this man had just said for the rest of her life.

"Su Xuan, the gun!" Long Xiwén gasped for air like a fish out of water, but she still managed to raise her right hand and pass the gun, which she had never let go of, to Su Xuan.

"Okay."

Su Xuan, who had never fired a gun before, took it and immediately pulled the trigger, aiming at the brutish man.

Does this count as lawful use of a firearm? If I kill this villain, will I get another medal for it?

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Su Xuan's face was impassive as he fired shot after shot.

The brutish man, for once showing a flicker of panic, scrambled back and forth, pushing off his left and then right foot to dodge. Damn it, this kid is so ruthless!

It was no wonder the man thought so. Su Xuan's demeanor at that moment was that of a seasoned killer, projecting a fierce, cold aura—the impression of someone who could kill without batting an eye.

Two seconds later, the gunfire stopped. Assuming Su Xuan had emptied the clip, the large man froze, frantically checking his body for bullet holes. Finding none, he breathed a sigh of relief and spat two words at Su Xuan, "Your mom!"

Su Xuan blew on the gun's muzzle, then gently placed it back in Long Xiwén's hand. "I'm not very good with guns," he said softly. "Now, I'll just return the favor for how he treated you."

Long Xiwén rasped, "Be careful. His fighting style is overpowering!"

Su Xuan turned his gaze back to the brutish man.

"Yo!"

"Pretty impressive!"

"Dodging bullets, huh?"

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