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Suddenly, I was pulled up by someone,
held tightly in his arms, my body stiff. I wanted to turn my head to see him, but he turned it back.
He leaned close to my ear and whispered a warning, "Don't get distracted, keep your eyes forward."
"Okay,"
I focused my gaze on the second animal, a creature that was only half the size of the wild boar.
My waist was wrapped in the embrace of the Island Master, while his other hand rested on mine, which held the gun. It was easy to guess that his marksmanship must be precise because the calluses on his hand made mine ache.
"Unite your mind and body; let your eyes move, and your body will follow. Don't just think; no matter what lies ahead, as long as you know it's a target, that's enough."
His deep voice floated into my ears like an enchantment. Although my eyes were fixed straight ahead, his words echoed continuously in my mind.
"Fire."
At his command, I pulled the trigger.
This time, the bullet successfully struck the animal's brain.
"Not bad, keep going."
With that praise-like remark, he returned to his beach chair to enjoy his leisurely life.
I was required to continue practicing; I couldn't come down until I hit ten animals in the head.
One shot—fearful.
Two guns, trembling,
...
After countless shots, I had become numb—my heart was numb, my hands were numb. Following the method taught by Island Master, I kept shooting.
Now only the last Elder remained. Just as I aimed for its head, it suddenly ran away.
I hurriedly turned around to seek help from Island Master.
"What should I do? The Elder has run away."
What I received in return was a cold laugh from Island Master, his disdain evident in his eyes.
It felt as if I had been played for a fool, and I was furious inside. I shouted at Island Master, "What do you mean by this?"
He slowly stood up and approached me, lifting my chin.
His pitch-black eyes, with a captivating gaze, fixed on me, filled with mockery.
"What do I mean? What about you? Remember, the target isn't just sitting there waiting for you to shoot. If it runs away, won't you chase it? It can fight back too. Should I step in to help you? You might as well ask me to help you take revenge."
With that, he shot me a sidelong glance and threw me to the ground before walking away alone.
I stood there dazed, barely managing to get back on my feet.
It wasn't because Island Master scolded me; on the contrary, I felt he was particularly right.
I had always been too fortunate to withstand even the slightest setback.
Born with my grandfather supporting me, later it was Liu Qingfeng, and after that, it was Mingyue and my master. I constantly encountered benefactors, and without significant obstacles in my path, I had grown accustomed to seeking help from others at the first sign of trouble, forgetting about myself.
After coming to this realization, I stood up and walked toward the animals.
It was I who had killed them; I hoped to guide their souls to peace, as a form of penance for myself, to lighten my burdens and relieve some psychological pressure.
When I reached the stump, I discovered that aside from the last Elder being real, the rest were all fake—crafted from animal skins filled with blood. It was obvious that this was the handiwork of a great man.
For the first time, I felt I should thank the Island Master for his thoughtful intentions.
Just because the Island Master was not present did not mean I could relax. I practiced with my gun until dark before returning to the wooden cabin.
He Zhi Yong had returned to the dungeon; it seemed he had grown accustomed to living there and was no longer suited for the outside world.
The great man had already prepared a feast waiting for me.
Upon seeing me, he waved eagerly, his face brimming with excitement. "Yan Xi, hurry over! I've made your favorite rabbit meat. You have to eat two bowls of rice tonight, do you understand?"
Looking around, I realized that the person I wanted to see was nowhere in sight, leaving me feeling somewhat disappointed.
Tentatively, I asked the great man, "Where's the Island Master?"
"Master? He has left," he replied.
"Where did he go?" I never expected that the person who was supposed to teach me revenge in the afternoon would leave so suddenly.
"I don't know, he just went off the island. Why do you want to see the Master? Is there something you need?"
Feeling a bit awkward, I lowered my head and told a lie, "Nothing. The Island Master was teaching me marksmanship this afternoon. Since he left, should I continue practicing or what?"
"Hehe, the Master did mention something."
Upon hearing that the Island Master had given instructions, I became a bit anxious. "What did he say?"
"The Master told you to practice hard. Once you can hit a target from a hundred paces, he should be back."
...
Time on the island passed particularly quickly. Besides practicing shooting, I spent my time learning strategies from He Zhi Yong.
I didn't expect He Zhi Yong to actually have some skills; he was a master at setting and breaking formations. Previously, I thought Bai Qiling was impressive, but after seeing He Zhi Yong, I realized there were always people more capable.
Now, my shooting accuracy had improved significantly; I could hit moving targets within a hundred paces. My speed in setting up formations also improved from around ten minutes to just one or two minutes.
During this time, Mingyue called me once, wanting to come see me.
But I couldn't bring myself to tell her; I didn't even have the courage to face her now.
Shangguan Zili's death was because of me; I killed her younger sister. If I were in her shoes, I wouldn't be able to bear it either.
Another major issue was that my senior brother had gone missing.
Mingyue did not explain the specific reasons clearly over the phone, only mentioning that the Senior Brother lost contact after being sent on a mission by the Master. The Master instructed all the Disciples of Xuanzong to search for him, but they could not find any trace of him.
Mingyue hoped I could return to Xuanzong as soon as possible, but the child growing inside me would inevitably become an obstacle.
"Yan Xi, we've almost run out of supplies on the island. I'm going to the shore to get some goods. Do you want to come with me?"
It was the big man, who ran excitedly to the beach to find me. He was like a child without any scheming, dropping all his guard.
Thinking that I had been here for almost a month without going out, I agreed.
Before leaving, I made sure to bring my gun along.
I had practiced my shooting enough by now; it was a means of self-defense. I didn’t know when the Island Master would return.
Sitting in the speedboat, the big man drove quite well. This silly giant might not be very clever, but he excelled in skills.
My belly had grown a bit larger. Every time I touched it, I couldn't help but think of him.
Half a month should be enough time for him to find what he needed.
Perhaps at some moment while I was practicing shooting, he was sweet-talking with Jin Ping.
Whenever I practiced shooting, I forced myself to think about these things, steeling my heart as I pulled the trigger, imagining each target as Jin Ping.
I had consulted He Zhi Yong; he said that coating bullets with Black Dog Blood could deter ghosts.
As I was lost in thought, the boat had already reached the shore. "Yan Xi, we’ve arrived."
The big man carefully helped me down, and there were already people waiting on the shore to assist us.
Once on land, the big man transformed completely, appearing shrewd and businesslike. He began to lecture his subordinates with a well-rehearsed manner. He took them to handle the goods, leaving me at the clubhouse.
Upon returning to the clubhouse, everyone’s attitude had changed entirely. When I first arrived, I couldn't even enter through the main door. Now, every person who saw me greeted me respectfully as "Sister Gu." I knew they were all influenced by the big man's attitude towards me, which had shifted their behavior.
I stayed silent about it and didn’t correct them.
This clubhouse was different from others; while other establishments operated only at night, this one conducted business throughout the day. It served as an elegant tea house for business travelers to meet and discuss.
The clubhouse was large, and I spent quite some time wandering through its rooms, admiring the architecture.
Since the big man had given his greetings, I felt free to roam around without any reservations.
As I walked to a level reserved for VIPs, I spotted a familiar white figure in the corridor that struck me as particularly recognizable.
Feeling strange about it, I couldn’t help but chase after it.
To my surprise, just around the corner, I was caught by someone.
I never expected it would be her.
She seemed to notice my curiosity as well. "Gu Yanxi, how could it be you?"
I smiled at her, feeling a mix of emotions upon seeing her again, mostly the joy of reuniting with an old friend.
"I didn't expect to see you here. How have you been?"
She looked a bit flustered, her brow furrowed.
I asked, "Ruo Qing, what's wrong?"
"Yan Xi, this isn't the place to talk. I have something to do; I need to leave first."
Remembering something, I handed her my access card and said, "Ruo Qing, this is my access card. You can come find me; don't worry, no one will know. I have something to tell you, so if you have time, you must come."
She hurriedly took it and then left.
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