Chapter Seven, Fire and Sword

Blood flowed continuously down her arm

Wu Xiaode finished speaking and bound the thug's hands, feet, and body completely to the chair

If I were to die in a sea of fire, with my entire body reduced to ashes, naturally no one would know how I died

"Embarrassing? How come I remember that it was you who wanted to stab me with that fruit knife?" said Wu Xiaode

If it were in the past, Wu Xiaode might not have reacted in time, but now

The ruffian's expression changed as he waved his machete and shouted sternly: "Come on, if you have the guts, take out your knife and let's see who is truly stronger!"

Ahead

This is money I saved up over an entire semester

From the phone came the sound of sobbing, followed closely by the voice of Xia Huilan

You, young man, are relying on your meat cleaver and fish knife, which forces me to retreat

Wu Xiaode's eyes were filled with anger

Wu Xiaode darted out like lightning, and in just a few breaths, he crossed the long street, climbed over the courtyard wall, and arrived at the base of the residential building.

Wait a moment, I can tell you!" the ruffian couldn't help but shout out.

A bullet grazed past the thug's side and struck the wall

The thug glanced and exclaimed: "A gun!"

The delinquents were like those soaked in water, with sweat continuously streaming down their bodies

"Elder brother, spare my life," he pleaded

Bang

That thug leader

With a gentle lift using one hand, he raised the thug along with the chair, returning to the living room and placing it opposite the female corpse

Bang

Moreover, the great fire is about to come down!

He also survived safely and obtained the inheritance of the Iron Wire Flow Fist technique

Xiao Wu, run quickly, do not come back

Wu Xiaode raised his eyebrows and said, "The benefit of fighting here is the fire"

"You little brat, you made me look foolish during the day," said the thug

Wu Xiaode looked at the balance displayed on his phone screen and couldn't help but sigh

Xia Huilan is trapped upstairs

The surging red glow filtered through the glass window, mingling with the clamorous shouts and cries from outside, casting reflections on Wu Xiaode's expressionless face

Thick smoke seeped into the room, and the flames grew increasingly fierce

He grasped the thug by the neck, pinning him to the ground, and shouted, "What on earth is going on? Why do you have to kill me?"

This is her treasure, yet she no longer cares for it

The ruffian's entire body trembled, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face

When we were in the alley, it was merely a fight, yet you insisted on stabbing me with a knife. At that moment, I sensed something was amiss. Now you appear here again—are you waiting for my return, only to kill me?

His movements are decisive and agile, and his speed is quite remarkable, as if he were a professional fighter

Doo

Wu Xiaode nodded silently, dragging the thug into the room, tearing the sheets off the bed, and binding the thug to a chair.

Be content

Wu Xiaode pondered for a moment and shook his head, saying: "No, that's not right. If you truly wish to take revenge, you could simply wait downstairs. If I were to be burned to death, wouldn't that be even better?"

She was harassed by several thugs, and unfortunately, those thugs were also armed with knives

At almost the same moment, the phone in my pocket vibrated and rang

The location of the fire is on the ninth floor. Although the flames are continuously spreading, there is still a considerable distance to the fifth floor where Xia Huilan resides

He crouched down to closely examine the woman's features

You want to kill me, yet you do not tell me why—this is fine, I only need to leave you here

Immediately afterwards, a message appeared on the phone screen

Wu Xiaode quickly turned around and saw a person standing at the door, playfully sizing him up.

Wu Xiaode rushed forward and hurriedly tried to save the woman, but suddenly realized that something was wrong.

The temperature begins to rise.

Why is there a stranger, dead in Xia Huilan's house?

In other words

You are actually here to kill me

Wu Xiaode pulled the trigger

Perhaps this fire is not simple

This is a gun, why does he have a gun

His body sank and he charged towards Wu Xiaode.

Xia Huilan lives on the fifth floor.

"Should I say you are foolish, or should I say you are quite infatuated?" that person said

The thug obediently put down the machete, raised both hands, and knelt on the ground

Since that ancestral spirit is so powerful, why does it not personally go to save Zhao Junyu, but instead entrusts the task to me

Thick smoke billowed from the old residential building in the community, with flames soaring into the sky

Scenes flashed through his mind, leading Wu Xiaode to suddenly realize something

What are the benefits

He arrived at the fifth floor in almost less than a minute

In six and a half days, I will once again be transported to the Death Abyss.

The call has been disconnected

In this narrow indoor environment, escaping from the muzzle of a gun is almost an impossible task

You risked the danger of being engulfed in flames to come upstairs and fight me, unless there is some benefit to doing so

The thug looked at the female corpse across from him, struggling desperately with his hands and feet for a few moments, only to realize that he was completely unable to break free from the restraints of the chair

This building is already on fire; it is human instinct to seek good and avoid harm. You would run away at the sight of my fish filleting knife, let alone such a large fire

Wu Xiaode delivered a backhand punch, directly sending the thug flying against the wall, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood

No pulse

Wu Xiaode rushed into the entrance, shouting, "Lan Jie, where are you?"

Furthermore, no spirit can interfere with the fate of the real world; only by relying on the abilities or tools of certain practitioners can they accomplish many things

Both the dead and the spirits are unable to communicate with the living, and only the extremely rare abilities of certain professionals can facilitate communication with them, such as in this book

Wu Xiaode paused briefly

Wu Xiaode was momentarily taken aback and reached out to check the woman's pulse

Wu Xiaode inquired, "How did you come here?"

"We are not clear about the matter of Xia Huilan. We accepted the bounty to kill you," said the thug.

With a sharp sound, the dagger in Hunhun's hand was knocked away.

It seems to know what he is thinking

However, it must be said that the entrusted tasks on the wall have been completed along with the books

I ... ...

The thug waved his shiny machete and proudly said, "Take a look, this is not a fruit knife. This time, I'm going to take back our territory."

Little brother, I lost when we faced off this afternoon, and I even turned and ran in front of the brothers, which made everyone lose respect for me. I would like to spar with you again, and since I happened to see you coming upstairs, I followed you up.

New icy crystal characters emerged on the Book of the Dead

Wu Xiaode took out an object from behind and raised it, pointing it at the thug.

Wu Xiaode murmured softly and directly rushed into the corridor of the apartment building

It is now time to go home and take a rest, to think about how to secure a source of living expenses, and to consider what actions to take in the coming days to become stronger.

In a little while, as the fire spreads downwards, she will have no way to survive

"Sister Lan, where are you?" he asked nervously

that USB flash drive

Wu Xiaode suddenly recalled many things

In the living room

He shouted loudly

After he finished all of this, he walked out without looking back

No response

He turned back to glance at the corpse of the unfamiliar woman

"Say it," Wu Xiaode replied without turning his head.

I see

Thick smoke billowed outside the window

The person was drenched in cold sweat, and their voice trembled slightly as they spoke

Xia Huilan stated that she wishes to resign

Only the numerous certificates that Xia Huilan has received from childhood to adulthood are stuck on the wall, now blackened by smoke, seemingly ruined

A woman was tightly bound to a chair, her head hanging down, as if she had fallen into a coma

Wu Xiaode kicked the door open and looked inside

Wu Xiaode pointed the gun barrel at the ground

It is not Xia Huilan

A sudden noise came from the entrance

Fortunately ... ...

A question suddenly arose in his mind

Wu Xiaode's expression changed suddenly, and he hurriedly said: "Sister Lan? What happened to you? What is going on?"

Sister Lan

The thug's lips twitched slightly, and suddenly he tilted his head to the side, avoiding the gun's muzzle, drawing out a fruit knife from his pocket, and thrusting it towards Wu Xiaode's chest

The balance is running low

Wu Xiaode turned the corner and suddenly felt a sense of awareness, slowly raising his head

Wu Xiaode walked while gazing at the black book that floated uncertainly before him

Bang!

He took it out and immediately connected it

Sister Lan

Wu Xiaode approached and pressed the gun against his head, coldly stating: "Am I right?"

Temperature burns | Heat

Isn't that ... ... just one's own home

Looking up, the flames are continuously engulfing the entire building

After all, half a day has already passed

The ruffian merely gasps, yet remains silent

The fire has already spread here

The body feels incredibly light, with an abundance of strength in the legs, allowing one to effortlessly push off the ground and leap an entire flight of stairs.

and her final instructions

The ruffian was immobilized

He was wearing a floral shirt, and the fruit knife in his hand had transformed into a half-arm-length cleaver, as he tilted his head to scrutinize Wu Xiaode

Wu Xiaode stood up and said in a deep voice, "What is going on? Why are you here?"

She has died

A large-scale fire broke out in the old district at No. 361, South City