Chapter 9: To Die Rather Than Abandon

Dian Wei stopped, breathing heavily.

The injury has worsened once again

However, being an injured body, coupled with excessive physical exertion and continuous running, along with the significant loss of blood, Dian Wei's complexion grew increasingly pale, and his body became exceedingly weak. His running speed slowed down, yet the shouts and cries of pursuit from behind gradually drew closer, forcing both Dian Wei and Wang Lei to continue running forward

Dian Wei gritted his teeth and continued to run with Wang Lei's support

Dian Wei nodded and said in a deep voice: "If I die, I will still wait for your return"

Cold sweat was pouring down his face, and his lips had turned a shade of bluish-purple

Thud ! ! ''

Adult, I have made a discovery here

Dian Wei hid in the grass and heard the hurried footsteps passing by, realizing that Zhao Lan and the others had already left. He silently prayed in his heart, hoping that Wang Lei would return safely. Zhao Lan led his men in pursuit, and after about a quarter of an hour, they arrived at a spacious area in the mountain forest. The trees here were not as dense, being relatively sparse, but the weeds were exceedingly lush, towering over half a person in height.

A glint of murderous intent flashed in Wang Lei's eyes as he listened intently to the approaching footsteps. There were not many footsteps; he deduced that there were no more than three individuals, which eased his mind.

Three groups of black-clad warriors nodded and proceeded to act separately

The breath became unsteady

At your command

Zhao Lan, accompanied by six black-clad warriors, pursued urgently, following the bloodstains on the ground like a mad dog refusing to let go. Zhang Rang was the godfather of Zhang Cheng, and although Zhang Rang had many godsons, Zhang Cheng was the most favored among them. If he failed to protect Zhang Cheng, he would undoubtedly face severe punishment upon his return. If the murderer was not caught, all of Zhang Rang's anger would be directed at him, but capturing the murderer would at least allow him to redeem himself.

After the two men fled into the mountains, they paused briefly along the way. Wang Lei helped Dian Wei to bandage and treat the wounds on his right shoulder and right thigh. However, after a prolonged run, Dian Wei's wounds worsened, and the cloth wrapped around him was already soaked in blood. Dian Wei bent over, leaning on his iron halberds with both hands, gritting his teeth, his face contorted in pain, with visible veins bulging on his forehead.

Zhao Lan furrowed his brows and immediately followed. He, along with all the black-clad warriors, carefully inspected three locations and discovered bloodstains in all three directions. Zhao Lan thought to himself that the situation was tricky, as this fleeing brat had actually set up a false trail. Zhao Lan could not afford to give up and commanded, "You six will track the bloodstains in different directions. Remember, if you encounter the enemy, shout out immediately."

Wang Lei continued to run forward with Dian Wei on his back, contemplating a solution as he ran

Dian Wei, feeling a pang of sorrow in his heart, took a deep breath and said: "Brother, put me down. You must go alone. If you do not let me down, I will immediately take my own life. To have known you is the greatest fortune of my three lifetimes."

Adult, I have discovered something here again

A faint sound came from beside the ear

In early summer, the sun hangs high in the sky, and golden sunlight filters through layers of leaves into the forest, embellishing the woods with a dreamlike quality. Wang Lei and Dian Wei rush through the mountains and forests, too preoccupied to admire the surrounding beauty, and before they know it, they have entered the depths of Yanlai Peak. Both are severely injured; Wang Lei's wounds are somewhat lighter, while Dian Wei is gravely wounded, making it difficult for him to continue running.

Zhao Lan continuously spoke, instructing the soldiers to pursue.

Wang Lei supported Dian Wei and said, "The pursuers are still behind us; we cannot stop. Let us endure a little longer"

Silk! Silk! ! ''

Wang Lei shouted, "Shut up, as long as there is still a breath left in me, I will not abandon you."

Wang Lei, in a fit of anger, shouted without hesitation

Wang Lei hid silently in the grass, concealing himself. He left bloodstains in three different places, intending to disperse the black-clad warriors brought by Zhao Lan. Once the personnel were scattered, he would be in the shadows while Zhao Lan's people were in the open, making things much easier. He quietly concealed himself in the grass, regulated his breathing, and prepared himself, waiting for the prey to take the bait

Shut up

Accelerate the pace; we cannot allow the murderer to escape

Zhao's expression was stern as he quickened his pace once again to catch up.

Zhao Lan observed this scene and frowned, saying: "The bloodstains disappear here, and Wang Lei and the injured person are nearby. Search for them, in pairs. If you encounter the enemy, shout loudly."

Zhao Lan followed the trail of blood and the clues left behind, soon arriving at the place where Wang Lei was hiding Dian Wei

Wang Lei waited for a while and, seeing no movement, turned around and shouted, "You pigs, the people are almost catching up, hurry up."

Rustling ! ! ''

Wang Lei turned around and saw a non-venomous king rat snake (also known as the flower snake) swimming towards him. This king rat snake was about one meter long, flicking its tongue and exuding a sense of coldness. A flash of inspiration crossed Wang Lei's mind, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He carefully tucked the steel knife into his waist and swiftly reached out to catch the cautious king rat snake.

He no longer hesitated and leaned down onto Wang Lei's back

Wang Lei shouted angrily: "If we are to live, let us live together; if we are to die, let us die together; I would rather die than abandon you"

At this moment, it is akin to herding ducks.

Wang Lei cautiously emerged, ensuring that no traces were left behind. He then returned to the road, squeezing the cloth in his hand, causing blood to drip down and stain the ground. As he created the bloodstains, he continued to run forward.

Wang Lei gritted his teeth and continued to run forward

The three groups of black-clad warriors had not gone far when they shouted in succession

It is not acceptable; we must find a solution

He has always made a living on the edge of a knife, and this time he came to assassinate Zhang Cheng for the sake of money. A man like him, who lives by killing, has seen too many brothers turn against each other over wealth and flee when faced with great peril. The fact that this young man can remain loyal even in times of danger instantly elevated his opinion of Wang Lei.

Adult, I have discovered something here again

Stop talking nonsense! Hand me the knife

Dian Wei hesitated for a moment, his heart in turmoil.

Wang Lei mustered all his strength, lifted Dian Wei onto his back, and continued to run into the forest.

Go!

Dian Wei sensed that Wang Lei's breath was unstable and said in a deep voice: "Put me down, you go alone. At this rate, we will both be caught sooner or later, and then neither of us will escape."

At that moment, he could no longer bear it and decided to take a break. Dian Wei watched this unfold, his heart aching like a knife. Wang Lei scanned the surrounding environment and noticed the tall weeds all around. An idea struck him, and he said: "Dian Heizi, quickly, enter the grass thicket and take off the bandages from your body; I have a use for them. I will draw away the pursuers and take them down one by one while you hide inside and wait for my return"

As he saw the distance gradually closing, Zhao Lan felt a surge of joy in his heart. However, in the next moment, the opponent increased their speed, and the distance began to widen again, leaving Zhao Lan in a state of anxious frustration. Wang Lei was running with Dian Wei on his back; he too had sustained injuries and was not made of iron. Moreover, with Dian Wei being robust and tall, after a while, it felt as though he was carrying not a person, but a massive boulder, which could crush him at any moment.

Hurry, hurry, hurry

Hurry, hurry, I saw a shadow darting ahead, it can't be too far from us

Dian Wei glared fiercely and stubbornly said: "At that time, I was in front, and you were behind. I was responsible for your safety in front, and you were responsible for my safety behind. We each had our tasks, and my injury has nothing to do with you and the books. You may escape; I will not blame you."

Wang Lei's gaze was resolute as he declared, "Your injury was caused by me, and I will not stand idly by. As the old saying goes, if we are to live, we shall live together; if we are to die, we shall die together. I will never abandon you."

Dian Wei smiled foolishly, his blood-stained face full of joy

Zhao Lan shouted, "The bloodstains are just ahead; we will soon catch up."

Dian Wei did not hesitate and entered directly

Wang Lei hurriedly helped Dian Wei to his feet. Dian Wei took a deep breath, his face resolute, and said in a deep voice: "Kid, I am seriously injured and truly cannot run. You should go, so as not to be dragged down and die with me"

After running for less than a quarter of an hour, Dian Wei experienced a spasm in his right leg, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground

Shut your mouth!

Wang Lei hurriedly removed the traces left by the blood, covering it up. After completing this, he cautiously slipped into the bushes to help Dian Wei take off the blood-soaked cloth from his thigh and right shoulder. He then took the gleaming steel knife and said earnestly: "Don't make a sound, wait for me to return, I will definitely come back"

Wang Lei handed the steel knife in his hand to Dian Wei, walked in front of Dian Wei, crouched down, and said: "Come, I will carry you."

No, it won't do, I can't run anymore

Six black-clad warriors divided into three groups, carefully searching the surroundings

Dian Wei said: "With me, you will undoubtedly die"

The sound of footsteps approaches, coming from afar.

Dian Wei followed his words and closed his mouth, yet he felt anxious in his heart

Zhao Lan did not go in, standing outside, cautiously observing the surroundings