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I was jolted awake from my dreams, rubbing my sleepy eyes and looking utterly confused. "Brother Xia, it's time to sleep... what’s going on?"
"We're in a dangerous situation right now!"
"Oh!" She yawned several times, grabbed Furball, and stretched. One hand clutched my sleeve as if she were still half-asleep, following me outside.
At that moment, it felt like stepping into a paint bucket; everything was unclear. A cool breeze occasionally swept through, but the entire courtyard was shrouded in darkness. Forgive my obliviousness; I stepped into the yard and saw nothing. Yet, an uneasy feeling surged within me.
The bowl, who had been just as confused as I was, suddenly snapped awake. She stopped in her tracks and tugged at my sleeve. I could clearly sense something was off and couldn't help but ask, "Bowl, what's wrong?"
"Don't move! There's a Rune Bullet!"
Rune Bullet?
I was instantly drenched in cold sweat. Rune Bullets were something we understood well in our line of work, but for others, they were completely foreign concepts. The term had only emerged in recent years, similar to Ancient Talisman Techniques. The difference was that these bullets were inscribed with runes. Although the markings were minimal, for someone with Daoist Practice, they could be fatal! Moreover, when combined with certain techniques, there was no room for evasion.
Looking back now, coming out might not have been the best choice, but surrendering was definitely the ideal option. As long as we were alive, we could continue; if we died, everything would be over.
A chill crept down my spine. In just an instant, I was practically soaked in sweat. I grimaced and whispered to Bowl, "Is there any chance to resist?"
"Absolutely none! We can only surrender; life and death are fated..."
For some reason, hearing her say that made me want to laugh. The usually scatterbrained girl suddenly became so serious; I wasn't used to it at all. I couldn't help but chuckle, and she pouted before pinching my arm!
Just as her words fell, a large group of sharply dressed individuals burst out from all sides, each holding K Assault Rifles. Dozens of gun barrels extended ominously toward my head.
In the yard, a Golden Formation was laid out using thirty-six Yellow Flags, arranged according to the positions of the seventy-two celestial stars. Once someone knowledgeable in Daoist Arts stepped inside, the flags aligned with the house's energy would stir and resonate. The rising energy would serve to delay any enemies' entry.
This group of people entered silently, indicating that their skilled leader was quite formidable. Li Gen was no ordinary person; appearances could be deceiving. To break the Golden Formation, one must first remove the Banner at the position of the celestial star, disrupting the energy flow. Then, they would need to quickly move to the dark star position and disrupt the six sets of Banner energy exchanges. Finally, by removing the Sword Star, all residual energy would leak out, allowing for a stealthy entrance into the Golden Formation. It seemed we were in serious trouble!
If they opened fire...
Being shot to pieces would be the least of my worries; I could easily end up as a pile of mangled flesh!
Cold sweat poured down my back like rain, and my vision blurred from the sweat dripping from my forehead. However, I couldn't help but feel puzzled—was it really necessary? Did this family possess such immense power? Besides, I hadn't even taken down Dong Tong; why such a grand display?
Time passed slowly, each second making me feel increasingly uneasy.
"Bind them all! Move out!"
As the vehicle started moving, I couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seemed this time we were truly done for. I had no idea where these people intended to take us, but since we were already in this situation, I could only take it one step at a time. For some reason, several other vehicles that had been following us suddenly disappeared, leaving only our vehicle to continue onward.
"Damn it! How did we end up escorting such a powerful character?"
"Hey, less complaining!"
"Bah! We had four or five vehicles escorting us before; why are we down to just us now? What the hell is going on with that thick fog ahead?" The driver seemed quite reluctant and cursed non-stop along the way.
After driving for about half an hour or so, I suddenly heard the driver shout, "Damn it! Which idiot scattered all these stones everywhere!"
With a creak, the car came to a stop.
I heard someone get out of the passenger seat. Not long after, that person jumped back into the car.
Even with a black cloth covering my head, I could feel the unevenness of the road. It was amusing to think that there were such roads even in the city of Rongcheng. The sounds of passing cars were rare, and I could even hear a faint sound of waves, though I couldn't understand why the car was bumping along so unsteadily.
My unease grew stronger; it felt like something was about to happen!
What was going on?
Could it be that they had come to rescue me? Using this rescue as a way to initiate me into their group? That seemed unlikely, as the car continued to drive on. Ordinary people would never be able to approach this easily; it was absolutely impossible.
As I pondered these thoughts, I suddenly heard snoring from inside the car. That guy had actually fallen asleep in the vehicle, completely lacking any semblance of decorum.
The car continued to jolt along, almost as if it were racing down the road.
Then there was a loud bang, and the vehicle shook violently as if it had been struck by something heavy. It felt like a large rock had slammed into the side of the car.
The car finally stopped without any sign of a struggle. The burly men responsible for escorting us seemed to have been caught off guard. It was unbelievable—what kind of person had such power?
I heard a rush of wind behind me, and I realized that the ropes binding my hands had been cut. Then there was another clang, and the cloth covering my face was also severed. It appeared that someone was hijacking the vehicle; we were being rescued!
I broke free from my bindings and yanked off the black cloth bag that had been over my head!
Before me lay a wilderness, close to the coast. The sound of crashing waves filled the air, and an unusual silence surrounded me; not a single voice could be heard. The vehicle was empty, and the guards were nowhere to be seen.
Tick-tock, my text message chimed!
"The vessel and luggage are all arranged. Cross through the bush, follow the white marking symbols I've left, and you'll reach the beach where someone will be waiting for you. There’s no turning back now; trust me! This is my promise to you! If someone shouts about what fish to catch in June, just reply 'Yellow Croaker'!"
This text message came from an unknown number, shrouded in mystery. I could guess it was from that enigmatic person I encountered earlier. How did they know my every move so precisely, even predicting what would happen next? It was terrifying. What was the difference between being completely exposed to danger and laying bare before unfamiliar eyes? The thought sent chills down my spine—what kind of organization was this?
As I pushed through the bush, I indeed found some white symbols carved into the tree bark. Wan clapped her hands and laughed, "Brother Xia, I get it! These markings seem intentionally left behind to guide us to safety!" I hadn’t shared the content of the text message with her, so it seemed her mind was still clear enough.
We followed the symbols into a dense forest. A nagging feeling told me something was off about this place. In Feng Shui, houses represent Yang while plants represent Yin. According to their distribution characteristics, a Feng Shui forest can be categorized into Windbreak Forest, Dragon Seat Forest, and Understory Forest. The Windbreak Forest serves to protect against sandstorms and is generally found in the northwest. The Dragon Seat Forest provides support and shelter for buildings. The Understory Forest signifies auspiciousness with its lush greenery.
Clearly, this man-made forest lacked any of those qualities. It was filled with Sophora trees that barely varied in shape; once inside, it felt like a maze. Following the symbols for about seven or eight minutes, I caught sight of a white dot flitting through the trees. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a Thousand Paper Cranes.
The Thousand Paper Cranes danced gracefully before us, fluttering quickly in our direction. With a slight tremor in my body, it changed course. "Brother Xia, this is the Guide Spirit showing me the way!" Wan exclaimed excitedly as she bounced along after the Thousand Paper Cranes.
At that moment, everything clicked into place for me. This forest was known in Feng Shui as Five Tigers Capturing a Sheep; both tigers and sheep are symbols of pure Yang energy. It could temporarily suppress our presence, causing the Dong Family to lose track of us for a while—granting us precious time to escape!
(To be continued)
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