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The night was slightly cool, the most vibrant time of the evening, with bright lights and lively crowds everywhere. The weary people who had worked hard during the day finally shed their fatigue and began their free night lives.
On a commercial street, Jun Qianqian slowed her pace, a tired expression on her face. A day of shopping had already worn her out. She looked at Mo Ming, who was carrying numerous shopping bags in both hands, and nodded, saying, "You slowpoke Mo Ming, can you even walk?"
After just a day of shopping, Mo Ming felt as if he had returned to a mission, experiencing a chaotic battle that left him utterly exhausted. His hands were so full of bags that he could hardly carry them anymore.
The worst part was that these items were not even all of today's haul. Some things were too heavy, forcing Mo Ming to leave them in the car; otherwise, he would have been completely overwhelmed by the end of the day.
"Miss Jun, your stamina is impressive; I truly admire you. By the way, could you help me carry some things?" Mo Ming rolled his eyes dramatically and quickened his pace. He had strength, but his mind was becoming increasingly irritated.
Jun Qianqian smiled lightly and shook her head gently, as if the words floated out of her mouth: "No way."
"Then don't say anything sarcastic," Mo Ming sighed helplessly. "Have we bought everything we need? It's getting late; if there's nothing left to buy, let's head back."
"What's the rush!"
Mo Ming was taken aback and inwardly groaned. They had been shopping all day; the car was already packed to the brim. Did Jun Qianqian really want to bring back everything from the commercial district?
Indeed, having money meant being willful.
"Just let me go!" Mo Ming said with a bitter smile. "At this rate, remember to come here every year on this day to pay respects to me; I’ll be dying without peace!"
"You idiot," Jun Qianqian couldn't help but chuckle. "I know you're exhausted and barely hanging on. I've bought everything I needed, but don't you plan to eat something before we head back?"
Mo Ming felt relieved and nodded excitedly. "That sounds good; let's find a place to fill our stomachs and regain some energy. Otherwise, driving later will be like drunk driving."
"Just a moment ago, you looked like you were about to die, and now hearing about food has brought you back to life. You bastard, Mo Ming, I really suspect you're a reincarnated pig demon," Jun Qianqian said, looking at Mo Ming with a foolish expression. Though her words were harsh, she felt quite pleased inside. The fact that Mo Ming could spend an entire day with her as her protector was already enough to satisfy her.
"Have you ever seen such a handsome pig demon?" Mo Ming shamelessly smiled.
Jun Qianqian's lips curled in disdain as she turned and continued walking ahead.
"Hmph, my handsomeness is something you wouldn't understand," Mo Ming shrugged nonchalantly and followed her.
The two found a hot pot restaurant called "Unmatched Delight" on the pedestrian street and ordered a huge amount of dishes. As expected, Jun Qianqian only ate a little, while the rest all went into Mo Ming's stomach. After finishing their meal, Mo Ming drove Jun Qianqian back.
Seductive and the others were naturally overjoyed. After protecting her for a whole day, they needed to boost their energy to the fullest; they were definitely exhausted. Now that they could go back, there was no reason for them to be unhappy, so they quickly followed behind Mo Ming's car.
This time, Seductive and the others closely followed Mo Ming's vehicle without dispersing again. Even though there had been no sign of the Four-Faced Buddha all day, it didn't mean the danger had passed. If there was an ambush from the Four-Faced Buddha on the road, having more people around would make it easier to respond.
"Don't you think today has been too calm?" Demon Slayer frowned, peering out of the car window but failing to spot anything suspicious. Yet he felt an uneasy sense of foreboding.
This wasn't because Demon Slayer had any precognitive ability regarding danger; rather, Seductive was just being cautious and didn't feel anything was amiss. Even Mo Ming, who had experienced countless killings, showed no signs of concern and continued chatting calmly with Jun Qianqian.
Demon Slayer's situation was just like that; he wasn't sure if it had become a habit. When things that should have happened didn't occur, he felt uncomfortable all over. That was exactly how he felt now—slightly paranoid.
However, many past experiences had proven that Demon Slayer often overthought things.
"I don't understand why today feels bland; anyway, I think you and Starfall acted too early today. It's very possible that because of you two, the other side has become aware," Seductive scoffed and said, "Come on, Demon Slayer, don't think so much. Isn't it better that nothing happened?"
Starfall shook his head with a bitter smile and remained silent. Indeed, as Seductive said, he had been overly worried about Mo Ming's safety at that time and acted too early; it might have truly startled the enemy. Therefore, he didn't want to argue about it.
"I really feel like today is too dull; I have a sense that something is about to happen. Hey, what do your expressions mean?" Demon Slayer raised an eyebrow, looking at Seductive, Starfall, and Afterimage, who all wore skeptical looks, feeling a bit annoyed inside.
Seductive and the others continued to maintain their doubtful expressions without saying a word.
Demon Slayer felt even more irritated and said, "Can't you just trust me this once?"
"Absolutely not!" the three replied in unison.
"Demon Slayer, it's not that we don't believe you; it's that we believed you too much, and now we're numb to it, you know?" Seductive recounted, "Remember the last time we tried to assassinate the Russian Arms Dealer? The night before the operation, you said you had a premonition that they would come after us. What happened? We stood guard all night and didn't see a single ghost!"
What Seductive said was true, and Demon Slayer could only smile awkwardly, unsure of what else to say.
"Demon Slayer, you finally got something right this time..." Afterimage's expression turned serious as he said calmly, "We've been ambushed. Everyone brace yourselves; I'm about to step on the gas."
Afterimage was the driver and was the first to notice something was off. He saw Mo Ming's car safely pass by when suddenly a thick spiked barricade rolled out beside them. If their car drove over it, they would definitely get a flat tire.
Just as their car was about to drive over it, Afterimage reacted quickly, slamming on the brakes and swerving the vehicle. As he drove past, the headlights illuminated several figures nearby.
"These bastards actually dared to play dirty! Let's see how your grandpa teaches you a lesson, you little punks!" Afterimage shouted angrily as he recklessly drove toward them. However, those figures reacted swiftly and hurriedly dodged aside.
In this situation, Afterimage wasn't going to waste time with them. Since they let Mo Ming pass through while blocking their path, there were surely more ambushes ahead. Afterimage knew that protecting Mo Ming was the priority. After breaking through those few people, he steered the car back onto the road and chased after Mo Ming.
The people assigned to protect Mo Ming were caught off guard by the barricade blocking their path. In the front vehicle, someone attempted to get out and remove the barricade, but many shadows appeared around them.
"Damn it! Brothers, get out and take them down!"
A group of people fearlessly got out of their vehicles.
...
Jun Qianqian turned to look at the dark road behind them. With no cars following, she furrowed her brows in worry and said, "Mo Ming, what just happened? Why is there no one behind us?"
It was Mo Ming, not the usual arrogant Mo Ming; even the way he was addressed lacked his usual domineering tone, which showed how anxious Jun Qianqian was feeling.
"Nothing's wrong." Mo Ming didn’t want Jun Qianqian to worry so much. He smiled at her and said, "You've been out all day. Are you tired? If you feel tired, you can close your eyes and listen to some music with these headphones."
He casually took the headphones from the car and handed them to Jun Qianqian. With a calm expression, he said, "Put on the headphones. Listening to music can help you relax a bit. Don't be nervous; no matter what happens, I'm here with you. Everything will be fine!"
"No." Jun Qianqian shook her head and pushed away Mo Ming's hand holding the headphones. "I trust you, but I don’t want you to face this alone. Let me say this: no matter what happens, I will stand by your side."
Jun Qianqian was not foolish; she understood that the convoy behind them was there to protect both her and Mo Ming. Now that they had all disappeared, she knew something must have gone wrong, no matter how calm Mo Ming appeared.
Faced with danger, this young lady who had never seen bloodshed felt a twinge of fear in her heart. Yet even so, she still wanted to stand by Mo Ming’s side. Even in death, she did not want to be the one left behind as a survivor.
"If we live, we live together; if we die, we die together." This was the only thought in Jun Qianqian's mind now.
Upon hearing this, Mo Ming was slightly taken aback. He turned to glance at Jun Qianqian and realized that no amount of persuasion would work; her resolute expression gave him the answer. Even when faced with danger, she would not choose to escape alone.
This woman, the one who loved him, chose to face this crisis together with him. Even someone with a heart of stone would feel moved by such loyalty; let alone Mo Ming, who was not heartless.
"Well, Jun Qianqian, I’m really happy. I didn’t expect anyone would be willing to face death with me," Mo Ming said with a slight smile at the corners of his mouth. "However, this time it won't happen. I won’t let anything happen to you."
Jun Qianqian felt a surge of emotion that nearly brought her to tears as she nodded silently.
"Sit tight," Mo Ming said, showing no signs of nervousness. At that moment, he was Jun Qianqian's support; if he became anxious, she would surely feel even more tense.
They were now approaching the headquarters of the Dragon Soul Gang, which was located in a remote area. The road was deserted, with no barriers in sight, and it sloped downwards into a rugged terrain.
Mo Ming's mind was clear; he knew there must be an ambush ahead, and danger awaited them. They couldn't proceed straight ahead. The only relatively safe option was to veer off the road and take a detour.
Just as Jun Qianqian gripped the handle beside her tightly, Mo Ming turned the steering wheel sharply and pressed down hard on the accelerator. The car roared with a heavy engine sound as it sped off the road.
"Ah..." Jun Qianqian screamed.
A faint smile crept onto Mo Ming's lips as he said, "If you don't want them to know our location, it's best not to scream. If you're scared, just close your eyes. Trust in the driving skills of the Panlong Road Car God; I promise we'll be fine!"
The terrifying speed on the uneven ground made the car bounce like it had springs installed, causing Jun Qianqian to feel as if it might fall apart at any moment. The road was hard to see, and sometimes they would only notice a rock just before crashing into it. How could she not be afraid?
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