Chapter 009: Escape (Three)

Li Li smiled with satisfaction, said no more, and focused on driving the tricycle towards Longhu Bridge at full speed

This time, the bat beast collided violently with the electric tricycle. Unlike the last time, the tricycle was not as fortunate; it was directly knocked away and then overturned on the ground under the immense impact of the bat beast.

This throw sent him at least ten meters away. Li Liqiang endured the excruciating pain in his left arm, using his right hand to support himself as he slowly crawled up. The blood stained the left side of his body and also the mysterious pendant on his chest.

Dear Mom and Dad, you have raised me for over twenty years, working hard to see me through university. I had hoped that you could enjoy a peaceful retirement, but unexpectedly, after graduation, I still need to rely on your connections to find a job that barely allows me to support myself. I have no way to repay you, so I can only shield you from misfortune with my own body, which can be considered a way to repay your nurturing kindness. " Li Li glanced back at his parents' figures, sighing inwardly.

Li Li glanced at the Gao brothers, Gao Hao understood and nodded to Li Li. He then called Gao Yang, and together they rushed towards Longhu Bridge while carrying Li Zhiguo. Subsequently, Li Li handed the backpack filled with food to Gao Ying, who then pulled Liu Qun and followed closely behind towards Longhu Bridge

Indeed, as Li Li had anticipated, many bat beasts were attracted to the densely populated main road, and a large number of bat beasts swooped down towards the fleeing crowd. In contrast, the old city ring road chosen by Li Li, due to the very few pedestrians, did not draw the attention of the bat beasts.

Ah! He gripped the steel bar with both hands and let out a loud roar, charging towards the bat beast without showing any signs of weakness. This roar was quite imposing, completely contrasting with Li Li's usual submissive character. Such a momentum was not something that he, who typically acted with moderation, could unleash. However, in the desperate situation of needing to block the bat beast to save his parents, he erupted with a terrifying force.

At the moment the electric tricycle overturned, Li Li instinctively protected his head with both hands. Fortunately, the speed of the electric vehicle was not fast. Although everyone was thrown into disarray, none sustained serious injuries, only some superficial wounds. Only Li Zhiguo, who was driving in front, suffered more severely, with a fractured right foot.

Li Li turned around, took a deep breath, and silently calculated how to respond next, as he had clearly seen through the binoculars that numerous bat-like monsters were flying over the forbidden gate towards the urban area, which was not a good omen

Li Li nodded and said: "Now we are brothers in the same boat. Whatever difficulties we face, we will tackle them together, so that we can safely leave the city"

Li Li turned to look at his father, who was covering his left foot with both hands, and then glanced at the Longhu Bridge, which was not far away. He sighed softly, quickly nocked an arrow, raised his crossbow with his right hand, and aimed at the bat beast that was crawling up from the ground. With his left hand, he gripped the sharpened steel stake and slowly turned to the others, saying: "Gao Hao, Gao Yang, you two support my dad. Gao Ying, Mom, you should also go ahead together."

Li Li finally had the opportunity to see the appearance of this monster clearly. Its entire body was grayish-black, with a very strange shape, resembling a bizarre creature that was a fusion of a human and a bat. The chest muscles were very developed and prominently bulging, while the abdomen was covered with cilia. The lower limbs were strong and powerful, and the forelimbs had long black claws that looked extremely sharp. The head was conical, with a pointed skull, a flat nose, and elongated, piercing eyes. Particularly, the mouth was pointed like that of a rat, filled with sharp teeth.

The chest of the bat beast is the softest part, deeply pierced by a steel rod, a sharp pain spreads through its abdomen. The bat beast, in agony, roars and fiercely throws Li Li by grabbing his shoulder with its claws. With a "crack," Li Li's scapula shatters, and his body flies out at an angle like a kite with a broken string

The arrow just now struck the chest of the bat beast, yet it did not cause the ferocious bat beast to halt in the slightest; instead, it charged forward even more frantically.

The bat beast saw its prey about to flee and roared at Li Li, who was blocking its path. It opened its large mouth and charged towards Li Li. With a heart full of determination to face death, Li Li took a deep breath and shouted loudly, aiming at the charging bat beast as he shot the crossbow bolt. After releasing the arrow, he swiftly discarded the crossbow, as there was no time left to draw it again.

Hello, Brother Li, my name is Gao Hao. One of the slightly overweight high school students responded first, and then pointed to the short-haired, somewhat shy high school student beside him, saying: This is my cousin, Gao Yang

"Shot through the neck by a crossbow and yet still alive." Li Li watched as the bat beast got back up, silently lamenting in his heart

Everyone was taken aback, their expressions changing one by one, as a sense of fear immediately spread. The two high school students sitting by the car instinctively prepared to lean their heads out to take a look

Dad, you drive the electric car," Li Li said to Li Zhiguo behind him, and then the two began to switch positions

A loud roar echoed through the Spring City, interrupting Li Li's contemplation. Following that, a violent explosion was heard from the direction of the Forbidden Gate. Li Li turned around and picked up the telescope hanging around his neck to look towards the Forbidden Gate. He saw countless large creatures resembling bats swirling densely above the entrance of the Forbidden Gate; these were the Bat Beasts.

"Let me go, let me go..." An angry shout from Li Zhiguo came from behind Li Li, but Gao Yang and Gao Hao ignored it, pulling him along as they rushed towards Longhu Bridge

Utilizing the inertia from the collision of both parties, Li Li successfully drove the steel rod into the abdomen of the bat beast; however, at the same moment, the bat beast's sharp claws fiercely grasped Li Li's left shoulder

Although Liu Qun was unwilling, he was still forcibly pulled by Gao Ying to closely follow her as they ran towards Longhu Bridge

After a brief deceleration, the electric vehicle quickly accelerated again under Li Zhiguo's driving. Li Li held onto the handrail inside the vehicle with one hand, half of his body extended out of the car, while the other hand aimed a crossbow at the relentless pursuing bat beast behind the electric vehicle.

Bats-like beasts continuously swoop down, seizing a soldier and flying into the sky, where, with the assistance of their companions, they tear the soldier apart mid-air. Vivid red blood and severed limbs rain down onto the ground. Anti-aircraft machine guns and artillery positioned around the gate also roar angrily towards the sky, and from time to time, numerous bat-like monsters are shredded in the air by the anti-aircraft machine guns, creating bursts of blood mist.

After aiming, Li Li did not rush to shoot the crossbow bolt. As long as the bat beast did not attack him, he would not take the initiative to provoke it. What he needed most now was time, to reach Longhu Bridge as quickly as possible. If they continued to be in a stalemate, that would also be a good option.

Li Li hurriedly took out a bow and arrow, "loading the bullet," gripping the handrail of the vehicle with one hand, extending half of his body out, aiming the crossbow at the monster in the sky, ready to attack.

A roar suddenly erupted, interrupting Li Li's musings. The bat beast quickly rose from the ground, its powerful hind legs pushing off forcefully from the earth, and it spread its enormous wings to take flight, continuing its pursuit of the tricycle.

His statement was merely a precautionary measure for them, after all, they are both individuals with potential combat capabilities.

In the blink of an eye, Li Li was already less than two meters away from the bat beast. At this distance, he could even see the sticky saliva dripping from the bat beast's mouth. However, just as he was gathering all his strength to prepare for battle, it seemed that his body underwent some changes. Unfortunately, before he could observe closely, he collided with the bat beast.

Everyone pay attention, there is a winged monster above us, possibly looking for an opportunity to swoop down. Li Li saw the enormous creature in the sky behind him through the side mirrors of the tricycle.

Li Li saw in the rearview mirror that the arrow had just struck the monster in the abdomen, causing it to lose its balance and crash into the electric vehicle. The monster's formidable defense was shocked; it is worth noting that he spent 3,000 dollars to purchase this crossbow, which can penetrate a one-millimeter thick steel plate at a distance of thirty meters

The bat beast was not in a good condition either. This time, Li Li's arrow struck the right side of the bat beast's neck, the arrow deeply embedded in its neck. However, the bat beast slowly managed to rise, its eyes glinting with a bloodthirsty ferocity.

Originally intending to confront like this, unfortunately, the bat beast did not follow Li Li's plan. With a sharp cry, the bat beast swooped down towards the electric tricycle. Li Li, whose nerves were highly concentrated, pulled the crossbow trigger the moment the bat beast charged down, then quickly retracted his head back into the electric vehicle. A whooshing sound pierced the air, followed by a loud crash. The entire electric vehicle nearly tipped over but, fortunately, after a few shakes, the electric tricycle continued to move forward.

"Of course, if there is anything, Brother Li can just say it." Gao Hao, being quite experienced, nodded quickly.

The recent attack did not deter the bat beast; instead, it provoked its ferocity. This time, the bat beast flew into the air and, without any hesitation, dove down directly. Li Li also shot the crossbow bolt without any hesitation.

"Do not stick your head out to look," Li Li shouted urgently. At this moment, extending one's head to observe could easily provoke the circling monster, prompting it to launch an attack prematurely. The two high school students quickly retracted their heads, which had been half-extended.

Hello, we are called Li Li," Li Li said while driving the tricycle, turning his head to introduce himself to the two high school students who looked relieved.

As more and more bat beasts flew into the urban area, the attack range of the bat beasts continued to expand, and the good fortune of Li Li and his companions soon came to an end. Their blue electric tricycle was quickly targeted by a bat beast, which began to circle above the tricycle, ready to swoop down at any moment

All the way, Li Li rushed towards Longhu Bridge at the fastest speed. Li Li understood that as long as he left Quancheng and reached Anshi, he could be temporarily safe. After all, Anshi had previously stationed a division of troops, and now even more military forces were stationed there, along with many permanent military defense facilities.

"No, what will you do if we leave?" Li Zhiguo firmly refused, his tone resolute. Although he had never caused any trouble in his life and was accustomed to enduring hardships, he found it utterly impossible to abandon his son in order to survive.