His companion said irritably, "What are you yelling about?! Did you see God?" As he spoke, he looked in the direction Hu Zheng was pointing, and suddenly, an even louder exclamation burst from his mouth: "My God, what is that?"
On the sea, a boy and a girl were seen rapidly approaching the shore, stepping on the waves. At first, they were just small black dots, but in the blink of an eye, they became two figures whose faces could be clearly seen. The boy looked quite ordinary, but the girl was extremely beautiful. Both of them had flowing clothes and their movements had a unique and otherworldly air. Since they were walking on the sea, they looked like gods descending to earth.
Hu Zheng and his companion were dumbfounded. The muscles in their faces twitched uncontrollably, and their pupils dilated instantly, filling their entire eyeballs. An incredulous thought arose in their minds: We've really seen a god today! We've seen a god! If it's not a god, how could someone walk on the sea? And at such a speed?
Ling Yun's expression was somewhat strange. He hadn't expected that even on this treacherous shoal, there would be sentries guarding it. In order to avoid being discovered, he and Xiao Rou had deliberately taken a long detour, landing on the shoal behind Hong Kong Island, so that they would be completely undetected. He hadn't expected that there would be sentries here, and two of them at that. It seemed that the country's defense work was quite good. However, it was too late to hide now. Judging from the expressions of the two sentries, they had obviously already discovered him.
"Let's become invisible!" Xiaorou whispered.
Ling Yun nodded. He had been careless for a moment, and he and Gu Xiaorou had started racing on a whim. They thought there was no one on the beach, so they didn't use their concealment techniques. Although invisibility only concealed the form, it couldn't hide the aura at all. It would be exposed as soon as other ability users scanned it with their mental energy fields. However, it was perfect for dealing with these ordinary people.
Suddenly, several faint, chaotic auras emanated from high above. The two men were startled and couldn't help but look behind the two sentries. Beyond the flat beach, besides a winding path paved with blue bricks, lay craggy rocks, overgrown bushes, and dense forest. On either side were small cliffs nearly twenty meters high. Although they occupied a very small area and were very low, the terrain was extremely treacherous, resembling the rugged terrain of a deep mountain forest.
Hu Zheng and his companion seemed to realize something was wrong. A dangerous atmosphere was coming. The two looked at each other and immediately drew their carbines, which were fully loaded, from their backs.
Their reactions were incredibly swift and practiced, showing no signs of awkwardness; it was clear they were rigorously trained reconnaissance soldiers. After a moment's hesitation, they simultaneously pointed their guns at Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou, who were approaching on the waves. The appearance of this couple was too strange. Both were highly trained soldiers in modern times and naturally didn't believe in absurd things like ghosts or gods. The inexplicable unknown is often extremely dangerous, and both human instinct and the duty of sentries prompted them to react immediately.
Ling Yun sighed. The two sentries' reactions were undeniably quick and correct, but they had completely misjudged the situation. The danger didn't come from him and Gu Xiaorou, but from the people lurking at the top of the cliff. However, this was impossible to explain now, and even if he did, the sentries wouldn't listen. His pointless actions would only provoke the already tense sentries to quickly retaliate and open fire.
Da da da...
Dozens of people suddenly stood up from the cliff tops on both sides. At least a dozen of them were carrying various types of submachine guns, but most of them were AK47s, which are known for their power and long range. They were firing wildly at the two panicked and bewildered sentries on the beach. The chaotic and loud gunfire instantly spread throughout the entire beach. This place was at least tens of kilometers away from the suburbs. Even if it were artillery shells, the sound would not reach the city. Therefore, the people on the cliff had no worries at all.
Two sentries swayed wildly amidst the hail of bullets. Every second, columns of blood gushed from their bodies. Countless bullets had riddled them with holes. There was no cover on the beach, and even highly trained special forces soldiers could not survive such overwhelming attacks.
After a long while, the gunfire on the cliff finally stopped. The two sentries lay dead on the ground, and gushing blood was flowing from under their bodies, instantly turning the pale yellow beach a bright red.
Dozens of dark gun barrels were pointed at Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou, who had stopped in their tracks. Strangely, this time the people on the cliff did not fire and kill them. The leader on the left cliff was a fat man in his forties, wearing a floral shirt and a thick beard, with light brown glasses. He was looking at Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou through military binoculars. Upon seeing Gu Xiaorou's stunning beauty, the bearded man's eyes lit up, and he chuckled in a thick dialect, saying, "This chick's hot. Don't kill her yet. After we finish our deal with Sixth Master, I'll have some fun with her too."
"You two go down first and ask that boy and that girl what they do. It's not surprising there are sentries here, but why are there two kids? That seems a bit strange." The bearded man thought for a moment, then frowned and instructed.
Upon hearing this, several burly men with guns turned and left. A short, weasel-faced man approached and said, "Brother Hao, are they two students? They look quite young. They probably got lost while surfing and accidentally washed ashore on this beach."
"Doesn't seem like it!" Hao shook his head, then held the binoculars up to his eyes again. "Didn't you see they weren't wearing swimsuits or swim trunks? They weren't carrying life rings either. How could they be surfing like that?"
The short man's eyes darted around: "Brother Hao, could this be Sixth Master's doing? Only the two of us know the time and place of today's transaction. How could two kids suddenly appear out of nowhere?"
Hao put down his binoculars, squinted his eyes, and said sinisterly, "If he dares to play tricks, we dare to double-cross him. Anyway, we've brought our big equipment with us, so we're not afraid of him. Let's go down and ask Sixth Master what's going on."
The group descended the cliff. Although the cliff was steep, there was a gentle slope behind it, and it wasn't very high. Hao Ge and his group quickly arrived at the beach. After glancing at several of his men who were interrogating Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou with guns pointed at them, Hao Ge secretly felt relieved and walked towards an elderly man with a livid face and gray hair who was walking towards them.
Before he could speak, the gray-haired old man snapped, "Ah Hao, what do you mean? We've been cooperating for so many years, why are you stirring up trouble for no reason and bringing those two people here? What exactly are you trying to do? Or has someone given you some other benefit? Let me tell you, I'm not afraid of you!"
Hao Ge was taken aback, took off his brown glasses and put them in his shirt pocket: "Sixth Master, isn't that the person you hired?"
The old man became even angrier: "Bullshit, do you think there aren't enough people? I even brought two kids to see the scenery. Didn't you see they came from the seaside? What's going on here?" His eyes suddenly narrowed. "Ah Hao, don't try to fool me. I may be almost sixty, but my mind isn't senile."
Hao Ge said with a wry smile, "Sixth Master, you are still vigorous in your old age. How could I dare to deceive you? To be honest, I don't know those two people either. It seems to be a misunderstanding!"
A glint flashed in Sixth Master's eyes as he looked him over with suspicion: "Really not one of yours?"
Hao patted his thick chest and said, "It's really not mine, Sixth Master. If you don't believe me, I'll have someone bring them over so you can ask them. But that girl is pretty. After we finish the transaction, Sixth Master, would you like to have some fun with her?" He then chuckled lewdly.
Sixth Master waved his hand: "I'm no match for you young people. You can play if you want. Ah Hao, if this man and woman aren't yours, why are they in this godforsaken place? I think something's fishy. We drug dealers are always risking our lives. We have to be careful. I think we should kill them quickly. Our deal is more important!"
Hao glanced at Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou who were walking towards him. Although it was just a fleeting glimpse through the binoculars, Gu Xiaorou's unparalleled beauty still left a deep impression on him. He had seen countless beauties in his life, but even the top beauties he considered were nothing compared to Gu Xiaorou, like withered flowers in the market, not worth mentioning.
He said with considerable reluctance, "Sixth Master, it's alright to kill that kid, but that girl is a real stunner. You didn't see her, but if you had, hehe, I guarantee you'd be tempted."
Sixth Master waved his hand helplessly and said, "Ah Hao, I'm not trying to be mean, but when are you going to change your lecherous and womanizing ways? As the saying goes, lust is a double-edged sword, and women are like water, but also a source of trouble. Sooner or later, you'll be taken advantage of by a woman. Sigh, never mind, I'm getting old and a bit long-winded. These words may not be pleasant to hear, so don't take them to heart. I misunderstood you earlier. Time is of the essence, Ah Hao, let's get the deal done quickly. I have other things to do. Once the deal is done last night, I need to see you leave. As for those two children, you can do whatever you want with them."
Hao nodded, turned around and beckoned to his two men carrying suitcases. The two burly men quickly came up, held the suitcases with both hands, and opened the lid. Inside were dozens of neatly arranged plastic bags containing white powder.
Sixth Master glanced at it, then stretched out a finger and tore open a bag of heroin, dipped a little in and tasted it. A satisfied smile finally appeared on his aged face: "Not bad, not bad, Ah Hao, this batch of heroin is of better quality than the last batch." As he spoke, he waved his hand behind him, and two burly men came up carrying suitcases. After opening the lids, they revealed a full package of neatly packaged banknotes, which turned out to be US dollars.
Hao Ge laughed and said, "Sixth Master is known for being picky. How could Ah Hao dare to pass off inferior goods as superior ones and deceive you, sir? Besides, I want to make more money from you, sir." As he spoke, the two of them burst into laughter.
"Brother Hao, what should we do with these two?" As he spoke, several of Brother Hao's men walked over with guns pointed at Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou. Seeing that the two sides were making a transaction, they asked in a low voice.
Everyone turned their attention to Ling Yun and Gu Xiaorou, their eyes lighting up. The boy was nothing special, but the girl was an absolute beauty. Moreover, her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, giving her a pitiful and endearing appearance. Everyone's desires were aroused, thinking that this girl was really hot, and their boss had hit the jackpot.
Sixth Master was also slightly startled. He thought to himself, "No wonder Ah Hao couldn't bear to kill this girl; she really is very beautiful." He wondered about the background of the young man and woman. He was old and had experienced a lot, but he had never seen anything so strange. Moreover, although the two were young, seemingly like students, they showed no panic whatsoever, treating the gun pointed at them as if it were nothing. This indicated that they were not simple people. Thinking of this, Sixth Master's heart sank slightly, and an ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.
"Who are you people? How did you get here?" Hao Ge's lecherous gaze kept sweeping over Gu Xiaorou's face. He was no ordinary person either. Although he was lecherous, he still maintained a degree of vigilance and composure. Fortunately, he had the upper hand and guns in hand. He figured that no matter how powerful these two were, they wouldn't be able to get away with it.
"Brother Hao, that kid said they were just passing by and accidentally saw your deal with Sixth Master. They apologized and asked if they could leave." One of his men couldn't help but smile sarcastically, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world.
Hao Ge and Liu Ye exchanged a glance and couldn't help but burst into laughter. Their worries and vigilance vanished instantly. Hao Ge had no interest in talking to the boring man and woman. He impatiently pointed at Ling Yun and said, "Kill this kid, then throw his and the two sentries' bodies into the sea to feed the sharks. Leave this girl here; we'll let the brothers have some fun later. Everyone's worked hard; let's have some fun."
The men cheered. Many of them had been lustful for Gu Xiaorou for a long time, and now that they heard their boss's order, some of them couldn't hold back. Several men rushed forward to drag Ling Yun aside, while the other big men leered at Gu Xiaorou.
Ling Yun sighed: "We were just passing by, so why are you forcing us and pushing yourselves to our deaths?"
Hao Ge and Sixth Master were stunned. Was this boy really stupid or crazy? Even at this point, he was still saying such things. Wouldn't he beg for mercy? That should be human nature.
A burly man who had grabbed him pointed a pistol menacingly at his head and shouted, "Damn it, I think we should send you on your way first."
Ling Yun suddenly grabbed his hand with lightning speed, twisted it gently, and then hooked his finger to pull the trigger. The big man screamed in agony. Before he could even grab his already broken wrist, a bloody hole appeared on his forehead with a thud. He immediately swayed and fell to the ground without a sound.
Everyone was stunned. They hadn't expected the boy to move so fast, killing the burly man in the blink of an eye.
Gu Xiaorou gently extended a finger, her slender, pink nail lightly slicing across the neck of a burly man behind her. Her fingertip didn't even touch the skin, yet the invisible force severed the man's throat. Although she was not yet twenty, she had killed far more people than Ling Yun. People like Brother Hao and Sixth Master had killed countless individuals over the years, truly treating human life as worthless. She watched as the burly man staggered backward, clutching his throat and falling, blood staining his hands. A sharp, cold glint flashed in her eyes.
Hao Ge and Liu Ye finally realized what was happening. They hadn't expected these two to be so powerful. Before they could even see clearly, these two had killed two of their capable subordinates with their bare hands. They were terrified and their lustful thoughts had long been forgotten. They shouted and retreated, "Kill them! Kill them!"
Ling Yun and Xiao Rou moved in unison, as if by unspoken agreement. They would throw a punch or a light kick, seemingly without using any force, but when they struck Hao Ge and Liu Ye's men, they would immediately cough up blood and collapse, or fly backward in unnatural postures. The moment their mental energy field made contact with them, it had already shattered their bones and internal organs.
Chaotic gunfire erupted on the beach as everyone raised their guns and fired wildly at the man and woman who seemed to have descended from hell. But immediately, everyone's hearts sank into the abyss of despair.