bookcurios Chapter 226: Again? Is it ever going to end?
Chapter 226: Again? Is it ever going to end?
Looking at the disheveled group, Song Qianyi was filled with gratitude. "Thank you all. We owe you all so much this time."
Although she was quite skilled, those burly men were clearly desperate criminals and could not be easily subdued by force.
Ah Qiang waved his hand, "Miss Song, this is what we should do, but this town is too dangerous, we have to leave quickly."
After saying that, they quickly returned to the parking area, got into the car, and drove towards the mine.
The car sped along the winding road, the atmosphere inside heavy and oppressive.
The thrilling encounter just now left everyone with lingering fear.
Song Qianyi leaned back in her chair, her eyes slightly closed, her mind replaying the scenes from the restaurant.
We've barely stepped into this town and already encountered such a ferocious local thug.
Who knows what we might encounter on the way to the mine.
Song Qianyi sighed once again, "Our motherland is the best."
Ah Qiang glanced at Song Qianyi's furrowed brows through the rearview mirror and offered words of comfort.
“Miss Song, don’t worry too much. After this town, there’s a desolate area ahead. Those thugs won’t easily catch up to us there.”
Song Qianyi nodded gently, opened her eyes, and glanced at her companions in the car.
Xi Er was carefully wiping the blood off the dagger, her eyes focused and cold.
At this moment, Song Qianyi felt that the second student seemed to have real emotions.
The dagger in her hand seemed like a living weapon; it had just darted and weaved through the enemy ranks, leaving countless enemies with a profound "lesson."
Hu Xiyu gripped the hem of her clothes tightly, her fingers turning white from the force.
Her face still bore the lingering fear, but her eyes held a hint of stubbornness. When she saw Song Qianyi looking at her, she forced a slightly strained smile.
The car bumped along the way, and the scenery outside the window became increasingly desolate.
The withered yellow grass swayed in the wind, and occasionally a few abandoned houses could be seen, their crumbling walls telling tales of the vicissitudes of time.
Suddenly, a cloud of dust billowed up from the road ahead. Ah Qiang slammed on the brakes, gripped the steering wheel warily, and cursed under his breath.
"Damn it, I hope they're not up to something again!"
Looking through the car windows, everyone saw a group of ragged people carrying sticks emerge from behind the bushes by the roadside.
A rough count revealed that there were as many as twenty or thirty people surrounding the car.
These people had fanatical and fierce eyes, and they were shouting in an unintelligible local dialect as they approached step by step.
Looking at the people in front of me.
Song Qianyi frowned.
Not again? When will this ever end?!
Ah Qiang's face was gloomy. He quickly pulled out his gun and addressed the crowd.
"Don't panic, everyone. I'll go out and take a look first. Try not to fight. Unless absolutely necessary, do not take any lives, so as not to cause even bigger trouble."
Song Qianyi sat up straight and calmly replied, "Qiang, be careful, we're here to support you."
Ah-Qiang pushed open the car door and shouted loudly in the local language, trying to communicate with the other party to show that they were just passing by and had no malicious intent.
But the group remained unmoved. The tall, thin man in the lead brandished a wooden stick, as if about to smash it against the front of the car.
Ah Qiang dodged to the side and fired a shot.
The bullet whistled past the man's ear.
The man was startled and stopped moving, but was quickly pushed forward again by the crowd behind him.
Inside the car, Xi Er had already gripped his dagger, ready to strike.
"Miss, we can't wait any longer, they're about to make their move."
Song Qianyi's eyes sharpened, and she decisively ordered, "Get out of the car, defend yourself and fight back, but don't linger in battle, find an opportunity to break through!"
The group quickly opened the car doors and formed a defensive formation.
Security guards brandished batons, clashing with the approaching crowd, the sound of batons colliding instantly echoing all around.
Xi Er moved through the crowd like a ghost, his dagger flashing coldly, and wherever he went, enemies screamed and ran away.
Without hesitation, Hu Xiyu picked up a stone and threw it at the person at the front.
Although its power was limited, it still served as a deterrent.
Song Qianyi used both fists and feet. Her movements were agile, and every punch and kick she threw carried a sharp gust of wind. She specifically targeted the enemy's joints and vital points, making it impossible for them to get close to her for a time.
However, the enemy had too many people, and wave after wave surged up, gradually overwhelming the group.
Seeing that things were not going well, Ah Qiang fired his gun while shouting at Song Qianyi.
"Retreat to the valley by the roadside. The terrain there is complex and will make it easier to take cover!"
Upon hearing this, Song Qianyi looked around and noticed that there were relatively few enemies in the direction of the valley, so she immediately shouted.
"Listen to Ah Qiang, let's retreat!"
The group fought their way back, heading towards the valley.