Chapter 1: Blood Droplets (1)
The lecherous man let out a cry of pain, yet did not stop his fleeing steps
A crisp sound rang out, and the woman had barely taken a few steps before her beautiful high heels met their demise
If even the flying zombies cannot be avoided, how can one escape from humans
Then why be so fierce? I'm not going to become a police officer
As Xié Làng pushed through the crowd, the fashionable woman had already ceased her abuse of the thief and had put on her broken-heeled shoes. At that moment, one of her shoes was resting on the chest of the lewd man
These two women are not only striking in appearance, but also fashionable and exuding a unique charm, unlike the women from the mountains who are completely wrapped up, leaving no room for air. Therefore, Xie Lang could not help but glance at these two women a few more times, completely unaware that he was obstructing their path forward.
Xie Lang heard someone speaking softly behind him. Although the voice was gentle, it was remarkably refreshing, resonating in his ears like having just sipped from a cool mountain spring
This is Chengdu, Sichuan. Due to its location in a basin, the humidity is quite heavy, and in summer it becomes a natural steamer. Additionally, the large number of vehicles in Chengdu results in significant emissions of exhaust gases, which not only contribute to rising temperatures but also cause severe air pollution. This kind of weather may not be a concern for the locals who are accustomed to it, but for visiting travelers, it can be an indescribable torment
At that moment, a hat-like object suddenly flew out from the crowd, spiraling rapidly, and then, like a golden eagle swooping down on its prey, it landed steadily on the head of the lewd man
The train station is teeming with people, and the noise is overwhelming
Oh, why does the sweat have a bit of a fragrant smell?
A commotion arose in the crowd ahead, as a lewd man in a white T-shirt slithered through the throng like an eel
"What are you doing standing here for no reason? Don't you know you're blocking our way?" The fashionable woman said to Xie Lang, meeting his gaze. She suddenly thrust out her chest and asked, "What, have you never seen a beautiful woman before?"
Cousin, why are you being so fierce with the books
As for the other woman, well, she should be a girl. Approximately seventeen or eighteen years old, petite and delicate, she is endearing. She is about 1.6 meters tall, wearing a knee-length light blue suit, simple and elegant. Without any makeup, she still radiates beauty, especially with her flawless white face adorned with a pair of bright, large eyes that sparkle like stars, resembling a character from a comic book, and she is extremely cute.
The fashionable woman had already given up, but at that moment, she saw the situation suddenly change and rushed forward, delivering a flurry of punches to the lewd man
Stifling, exceedingly stifling
In fact, many people have not only never seen the blood dropper, but they have not even heard of it. The reason this woman finds the term "blood dropper" somewhat familiar is that she enjoys reading martial arts novels, where she has encountered such a thing. However, she is unaware that such a thing truly exists in the world
The so-called blood dropper, as described in the ancient texts of the Xie family, serves the following purpose: "Within a hundred paces, it can take a person's head as easily as reaching into a bag. It was a lethal weapon used by the court's secret agents during the Yongzheng period. This device was originally forged by a craftsman from the Sword Pavilion in Western Shu, intended to combat the zombie plague of that era. When this object is thrown, it ensnares the zombie's neck, and with a snap, the zombie's head is severed from its body; even the most formidable flying zombies cannot escape the pursuit of the blood dropper"
Let go of our big brother, you foul women
"Mumu, let me tell you, when you are out in the world, you have to be a bit fierce. If you are fierce, others will be afraid of you, understand? Kind people are often taken advantage of, especially girls, so you need to be even fiercer and bolder. That way, no one will dare to bully you," the woman lectured her cousin.
"Fujiang," refers to skilled artisans employed by the ancient government and military, who were funded for their expertise. Although Fujiang are also craftsmen, they differ from other artisans in that their employers are government authorities. They designed and manufactured various siege and defense weapons for the military, while also providing the government with the production of some lethal and terrifying weapons, as well as books.
Oh dear, my GUCCI bag... that scoundrel, stand still for me!
It is not for the sake of joining the fun, but that hat-like object was released by him, and at this moment, it naturally needs to be retrieved.
Xie Lang walked ahead of the two sisters, clearly hearing their words. However, he could not agree with the arguments of that "fierce" woman. At the very least, he believed that women should be gentle and lovely, much like the little girl next to that fashionable fierce woman
Amitabha! Xie Lang silently recited this several times in his heart. If a girl from the mountains dared to dress like this, she would surely be scolded as a seductress, let alone make such a bold provocative gesture.
The emotions that had just been desperately squeezing me from behind were indeed those two. No wonder there was a hint of fragrance in the sweat of their clothes... Xie Lang thought to himself, suddenly realizing that this kind of crowding at the train station exit was, in fact, a different kind of enjoyment
Blood Dripper... Why does that name sound somewhat familiar? The fashionable woman murmured to herself, and upon seeing the rope in Xie Lang's hand, she immediately understood that this birdcage-like object was released by Xie Lang to help her catch the thief
Suddenly, a sharp scream and a roar came from behind Xie Lang, the volume comparable to the roar of a wild beast in the mountains
Cousin, are you alright
It is uncertain whether it is luck or the woman's shoe-throwing technique that is particularly precise, but the shoe flew over a distance of at least 20 meters and accurately struck the head of that lewd man amidst the crowd
The lewd man lying on the ground suddenly regained some of his bravado and shouted at the two little thieves: "You two useless fools only show up now, waiting until the police arrive... Ah!"
This woman not only has a beautiful face, but her chest is also very full; the two round shapes are almost bursting out of her clothes. Her sultry movement undoubtedly startled Xie Lang, who blushed and quickly turned around, saying: "www.hetushu.com.com, sorry... I will leave right away"
The lewd man suddenly fell to the ground, emitting a series of screams akin to that of a slaughtered pig
During this season, at least half of the crowd consists of students from various places, dragging their large and small bags, rushing out of the station amidst the flying sweat and dust, and then attempting to leave this hellish place as quickly as possible
Xie Lang quickly followed along, dragging his suitcase
The young girl felt that this person must come from a poor family, especially with his messy curly hair and slightly dark skin, which made her even more certain that he was a country person. What surprised her was that although Xie Lang's eyes were not large, they were bright and seemed to exude confidence, lacking the timid demeanor typical of a rural person coming to the city. Additionally, Xie Lang had a pair of very special hands, which could even be described as beautiful: his fingers were long and somewhat reminiscent of a pianist's, with skin that was fair and clean, resembling white jade, and showing no signs of calluses. What surprised her was that although Xie Lang's eyes were not large, they were bright and seemed to exude confidence, lacking the timid demeanor typical of a rural person coming to the city. Additionally, Xie Lang had a pair of very special hands, which could even be described as beautiful: his fingers were long and somewhat reminiscent of a pianist's, with skin that was fair and clean, resembling white jade, and showing no signs of calluses.
Of course, foul sweat does not simply turn fragrant. Xie Lang carefully sniffed and then realized that the scent was coming from behind him. Turning his head, he saw two women following closely behind, and the fragrance was emanating from one of them. The woman appeared to be around twenty-two or twenty-three years old, dressed in a very trendy and fashionable manner, resembling a star from television. She was adorned with sparkling necklaces and bracelets, making her quite dazzling. Poor Xie Lang, having grown up in the mountains, naturally did not recognize that the woman was wearing a Versace outfit, carrying a GUCCI handbag, and her jewelry was also of considerable value. The woman appeared to be around twenty-two or twenty-three years old, dressed in a very trendy and fashionable manner, resembling a star from television. She was adorned with sparkling necklaces and bracelets, making her quite dazzling. Poor Xie Lang, having grown up in the mountains, naturally did not recognize that the woman was wearing a Versace outfit, carrying a GUCCI handbag, and her jewelry was also of considerable value.
The lewd man had been surrounded by the crowd, and it seemed there was no hope of escape. However, he had already given up on fleeing, as the object above his head, resembling a birdcage, was tightly constricting his throat. The lewd man had struggled, but when he attempted to pull at the birdcage on his head, a pair of fist-sized wooden figures sprang out from within, equipped with some mechanism that he could not discern. The wooden figures swung their fists with great force, relentlessly striking the lewd man's head, leaving him bruised and in tears. When he ceased to struggle, the pair of wooden figures would retreat back into the cage.
Bang! Clap!
Snap
Oh dear
At this moment, the young girl finally caught up, panting, and then she curiously gazed at Xie Lang, who was preparing to retrieve the birdcage
Once again, there were several cries of anguish. As the lewd man struggled, he received a few more blows to his nose and eyes, and his chest was also kicked.
Two small thieves wielding daggers approached the fashionable girl menacingly
A faint, delicate fragrance mingled with sweat wafted into Xie Lang's nose
The crowd instinctively stepped back a little, clearly indicating that the dagger held some deterrent power over the unarmed masses
Xie Lang stands approximately 1.75 meters tall, with a well-proportioned figure. He is dressed in a coarse cloth shirt, gray trousers, and black cloth shoes, holding a worn wooden box in his hand, exuding an aura of the wilderness.
Damn! That woman spat out a curse word, swiftly bent down to pick up the broken shoe, and mindlessly threw it at the lewd man.
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The midday sun in September is exceedingly harsh, its rays striking the body as if one were covered in Sichuan chili powder, causing not only a profuse sweat but also a burning sting. There is not a breath of wind; the particles floating in the air are suffocating dust, mingling with the irritating honks of cars and the clamor of pedestrians.
Can a country person's palms be free of calluses? The young girl felt some confusion regarding Xie Lang's identity
Xie Lang was swept away by the crowd. At the first moment, he looked at the suitcase he was dragging; fortunately, his "treasure chest" was safe and sound. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't some high-end, password-protected leather case, but rather a very ordinary, old wooden box, a style so antiquated that it could probably only be seen in antique markets today
Ah! Ah!
I retract my blood drop weapon... oh, no, I only retract my birdcage. Xie Lang raised the green thin rope in his hand, one end in his grasp and the other end attached to the birdcage above.
Seeing Xie Lang continuously approaching the thief who was groaning on the ground, the fashionable woman said warily: "Is it necessary to get so close to watch the commotion? You aren't in cahoots with him, are you?"
As for the birdcage in Xie Lang's hands, it is not as terrifying as the legendary blood-dripping device, because the edges of the blood-dripping device originally had two extremely sharp flying blades, which were used to take people's heads. However, Xie Lang replaced them with a pair of mechanical wooden figures. These wooden figures cannot take heads; at most, they can only deliver a set of Luohan punches to a person's face, turning them into a pig's head. Xie Lang created this device merely to capture birds and beasts. He felt that the name "blood-dripping device" sounded better than "birdcage" or "beast cage," so he continued to use this name.
Xie Lang was about to shout for help, "Catch the thief!" when suddenly he stumbled, and a snow-white, delicate hand pushed him aside. Then he saw the fashionable woman from earlier quickly darting out.
The provincial capital is indeed the provincial capital; just the number of people at the train station is comparable to the crowds in the countryside during market days!" Xie Lang silently sighed, then adjusted the collar of his shirt. This piece of coarse cloth shirt was his only decent shirt, and seeing it wrinkled and worn from sweat and the throngs of people, Xie Lang felt a twinge of regret in his heart
Two small thieves brandished daggers and charged at the fashionable woman and Xie Lang. Their demeanor did not suggest an intent to kill; rather, it seemed they were merely putting on a show to intimidate Xie Lang and that wicked woman into retreating.
At this moment, although the fashionable woman had already chased after him, it was evident that it was too late to turn the tide. The thief was clearly a seasoned criminal, and committing crimes in this area was as easy as a fish in water; the crowd not only did not pose an obstacle for him, but rather served as a protective shield.