As Chen Linlin spoke, she appeared genuinely angry. Suddenly, she stretched out her slender hand and viciously grabbed at Zhou Ziwei's lower abdomen...
Damn, she's resorting to such ruthless tactics! Is this really my former idol? Is this still the pure and innocent actress on screen? Damn... she's clearly a sex symbol...
Zhou Ziwei was startled by Chen Linlin's action. How could she dare to actually let her reach down there? If she really did find a bunch of extra stuff down there, then... she would definitely scream her lungs out immediately...
In a panic, Zhou Ziwei quickly grabbed Chen Linlin's small hand, then lowered his head again and kissed Chen Linlin's lips hard to distract her.
Sure enough... after being kissed, Chen Linlin's body went even weaker. Her little hand, which had been trying to sneak up on Zhou Ziwei's vitals, no longer had the strength to struggle, and she immediately collapsed into Zhou Ziwei's arms again, letting Zhou Ziwei's lips kiss her tightly.
Moreover... she seemed to feel a little unsatisfied, so she simply stuck out her delicate tongue and resolutely ventured into Zhou Ziwei's mouth, where it immediately became entangled with his tongue...
God... save me!
Zhou Ziwei broke down again. Just as he felt himself about to lose himself in this gentle abyss, he suddenly received a warning from the ladybug. He felt a slight chill in his heart, and all his lustful thoughts vanished in an instant. He quickly pushed Chen Linlin up and then whispered in the assistant's half-rough, half-soft voice, "Stop messing around... It seems like someone is coming."
"Ah..." Chen Linlin was startled upon hearing this. Her little hand, which was about to touch Zhou Ziwei, immediately withdrew. She hurriedly ran to the dressing mirror, straightened her clothes, and tidied her slightly messy hair.
"It's all my bad sister's fault for getting intimate with someone at a time like this... Look... your clothes are all wrinkled... Oh dear... if someone notices something's wrong, I... where will I put my face!"
As Chen Linlin spoke, she rolled her eyes at Zhou Ziwei in the mirror, then exclaimed, "Why are you wearing my hat... Don't you hate wearing hats the most? Tsk... Look at you, all dressed up like a man, but wearing a woman's hat. You... you're really something else. Give me back my hat." As she spoke, Chen Linlin turned around and reached for Zhou Ziwei's head, trying to snatch the hat back.
Zhou Ziwei was unwilling to take off his hat at this moment, so he quickly dodged to the doorway and said, "You stingy guy, I like your hat, can't I borrow it for a bit... Oh... wait a minute, someone's really coming..."
As they were talking, they heard soft footsteps outside the door, followed by a gentle knock on the door...
“Ms. Chen, Director Yang asked me to come and greet you. He said the concert troupe will be leaving soon... Are you... ready? We're here to help you with your things..."
"Oh...okay, okay...almost done...please wait a moment..." Chen Linlin responded quickly, then stuck out her tongue at Zhou Ziwei, and then casually stuffed the clothes she had just changed out of into a box at her feet. She then asked Zhou Ziwei to help her put away the makeup box on the dressing table before letting Zhou Ziwei open the door.
Although Zhou Ziwei and Chen Linlin were in the dressing room, he had already had Ladybug guard outside, so he could see the two people outside very clearly... The two were wearing security guard uniforms and were not actually from the concert group.
Is there no one in the concert group? Why would they send two local security guards to help carry things?
And how can security guards move around freely here? He just remembered that all the security guards were scattered at various entrances and exits backstage, and there wasn't even a single bodyguard that the celebrities brought with them near the dressing rooms and makeup rooms where they were located.
It's obvious... there's something fishy about these two!
Zhou Ziwei had a suspicion in his heart, so he immediately used his soul power to carefully search the two people, but he did not find any suspicious items on them. However, Zhou Ziwei did not let his guard down.
If these two are indeed Night Elf assassins, then it's not impossible that they wouldn't be carrying any weapons.
After all, the bodyguards of the concert group's stars weren't idiots; they would allow these local security guards to enter the core area backstage with weapons.
If these two really intended to murder Chen Linlin, they wouldn't need any weapons at all. They were just dealing with a defenseless big star and rich girl. Any well-trained assassin could easily strangle Chen Linlin with just one hand. So why would they carry a weapon that might arouse suspicion?
However, before finding concrete evidence to prove that the two were the killers, Zhou Ziwei really couldn't do anything. To be honest, although he wasn't a soft-hearted person, he had always disliked killing innocent people indiscriminately.
Therefore, although Zhou Ziwei felt that the two security guards might be problematic, under Chen Linlin's urging, he still walked over and opened the door without making a sound.
"Huh...you guys...who let you in? Aren't you supposed to be allowed to come and go as you please? How did you two get in?"
Just as Zhou Ziwei had predicted, even Chen Linlin's expression changed slightly when she saw that the two security guards standing outside the door were actually local Tonghai residents. She immediately put on a stern face and questioned them.
The two security guards acted as if they hadn't heard a word. They rushed into the dressing room in one swift motion. One of them slammed the door shut behind him and reached for Zhou Ziwei's clothes, while the other pounced on Chen Linlin with lightning speed...
Volume 1, Rebirth of a Prodigy, Chapter 223: The Assassination Begins
I'm really going to do it!
Zhou Ziwei couldn't believe that the Night Elf assassins would appear so easily. After all, they should still have many real assassination methods that hadn't worked. If they could kill Chen Linlin by accident, why would they want to expose the assassins' identities and enrage the authorities?
But the facts were right in front of him, leaving Zhou Ziwei no choice but to believe them.
Both of them moved very quickly, especially the security guard who pounced on Chen Linlin, who seemed like a vicious wolf. But for some reason, Zhou Ziwei suddenly felt that there was not much murderous intent about them.
The assassins didn't exude any killing intent. Could it be that their ability to conceal their presence has become so strong?
Although Zhou Ziwei was very puzzled, he didn't hesitate at all. Just as the security guard's hand was about to grab his collar, he suddenly raised his hand, grabbed the hand, and twisted it gently. At the same time, he stepped forward and bent his elbow... There was a soft "crack" sound, and the security guard's arm broke. But before the security guard could let out a painful cry, Zhou Ziwei struck him on the temple with his elbow. He only let out a soft groan before immediately passing out.
Wait a minute, how could this assassin be so bad? Even a trainee assassin who's still in training shouldn't be this weak!
Zhou Ziwei believed that even a highly skilled assassin might not be able to dodge such an attack. However, even if he couldn't dodge, he could at least put up a fight! But this guy in front of him was like an idiot offering himself up for torture. Under Zhou Ziwei's counterattack, he didn't even have time to react before collapsing. This guy's skill level? Could he even be an assassin? When did the bar for assassins become so low?
Zhou Ziwei was slightly taken aback, then glanced suspiciously at the other security guard who was rushing towards Chen Linlin. He didn't immediately make a move. He wanted to see what this person was up to. He really didn't believe that an assassin with such skills would dare to assassinate a celebrity as famous as Chen Linlin. Was there really no one left among the Dark Elves?
"Chen Linlin, I love you... I love you so much... Today you belong to us two brothers... Even if we die today, we two brothers will definitely fuck you..."
The security guard who pounced on Chen Linlin was indeed like a crazed wolf. Before he even reached Chen Linlin, he started to take off his shirt, revealing a pictographic image of Chen Linlin stuck to his chest.
Zhou Ziwei was stunned for a moment upon seeing this, and then felt a bit dumbfounded.
It turns out they weren't real killers, but just two sex maniacs whose minds were clouded by lust!
Now that he understood the situation, Zhou Ziwei naturally wouldn't hold back anymore. He immediately took a step forward and, before the lewd guy could even grab Chen Linlin's breasts with his "Dragon Claw Hand," he grabbed his hair and delivered a knee strike, instantly silencing the entire world...
"Ah—" It was only at this moment that Chen Linlin seemed to just react, covering her mouth and exclaiming in surprise. Then she turned her gaze to Zhou Ziwei and said in disbelief, "Sister Xiao Ai, you...you can actually fight the heavens...do you know how cool your moves were just now...God, I think I really love you so much that I can't help myself."
Zhou Ziwei felt dizzy for a moment, then quickly waved his hand and said, "Let's hurry up and meet up with the others! Although they're just two ordinary perverts, I have a feeling something's not right... Could it be that someone really wants to harm you?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Linlin's expression turned serious, and she immediately nodded nervously, saying, "Yes... It's unbelievable that they would let these two lunatics in... Let's go! Then I'll trouble Sister Xiao Ai to help me carry these things."
Zhou Ziwei frowned as he looked at the two boxes in front of Chen Linlin. It wasn't that he thought it was shameful to help Chen Linlin move things, but he felt that if an assassin attacked at close range, it would be terrible for him to be carrying two large boxes. Even if he could easily dodge the attack, if it slowed him down even slightly, he might not be able to save Chen Linlin in time.
Therefore, after only a slight hesitation, Zhou Ziwei decisively shook his head and said, "Forget it... let's leave the things here for now and have someone else come and pick them up later! Let's hurry up and leave... let's not stay here."
"Oh... well... okay then!" Chen Linlin hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. She then walked over naturally and gently kissed Zhou Ziwei on the cheek, saying shyly, "Thank you... Sister Xiao Ai... you're so cool."
Zhou Ziwei touched the spot where Chen Linlin had just kissed him with a wry smile, secretly regretting that it was the kiss of one of the most famous actresses in the Chinese-speaking world... but unfortunately, it was stolen by the amoeba. With the little bug covering his face, Zhou Ziwei could barely feel anything...
The two were about to walk out of the dressing room one after the other when suddenly the fluorescent lights above their heads flickered a few times and then went out with a "whoosh".
The backstage area where the performance troupe rested and put on makeup was built under the audience stands. None of the buildings in this area had a single window, and since it was nighttime, once the lights were turned off, it was pitch black all around, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
"Oh no... why did the power suddenly go out... this is really weird."
Chen Linlin was startled when she saw this, but with Zhou Ziwei beside her, she didn't feel too scared. She simply grabbed Zhou Ziwei's arm and leaned against him.
Once again, with a soft, fragrant body in his arms, Zhou Ziwei dared not entertain any further wild thoughts.
Only he knew in his heart that this could not possibly be a natural power outage; it was clearly... the Night Elves were really going to make their move this time!
However, if the Night Elf really intended to harm Chen Linlin in the darkness, then they were destined to be disappointed. This darkness might be quite troublesome for others, but for Zhou Ziwei, who possessed the power of his soul, the area within a radius of about twenty meters was like daytime to him, and would not cause him any trouble at all.
However, leaving Chen Linlin in the cramped dressing room like this was unwise. After all, the Dark Elves must have already located the dressing room. If their assassins were to infiltrate, they would surround the room first. The space was too narrow, limiting their ability to react. If several assassins attacked Chen Linlin at the same time, Zhou Ziwei might find himself overwhelmed.
"Let's go quickly..." So Zhou Ziwei immediately grabbed Chen Linlin's hand without hesitation and led her quietly through the small door of the dressing room, slipping into the equally dark corridor...
There wasn't a single light to be seen anywhere. Even the emergency lights that should have been on the walls were all dead. Zhou Ziwei immediately realized that this power outage must have been a pre-planned move by the Dark Elves, who had deliberately sent people to break all the emergency lights beforehand. Otherwise, even if the emergency lights hadn't been inspected for years, they should still be working perfectly.
Because of the darkness, even the ladybugs dared not fly around anymore. They flew over and landed on Zhou Ziwei to prevent them from flying around aimlessly and crashing into the wall.
The scene was in complete chaos. Most of the performers were still packing up to leave when the entire backstage suddenly plunged into absolute darkness. The timid female stars naturally screamed, while some staff members with ulterior motives took advantage of the darkness, identifying the direction of the screaming women and groping them, further exacerbating the chaos.
Fortunately, Zhou Ziwei still remembered the way to the garage, and with the exploration of his soul power, he didn't need to be too nervous. He quickly figured out the direction and didn't plan to meet up with the troupe anymore. The troupe was too chaotic now, and there might be assassins mixed in. So, if he wanted to escape, the best thing to do was to head straight for the garage.
Moreover, Zhou Ziwei's goal was not simply to protect Chen Linlin, but to lure out the Night Elf assassins as much as possible. Therefore, it would be best to take Chen Linlin to a relatively secluded place first, so that the assassins could show themselves more brazenly.
"Miss Chen... Miss Chen, where are you?"
Just as the two had walked a short distance, they saw a faint light flash in the corridor ahead. Two tall men in black suits were running towards them from the other side of the corridor corner, shouting as they did so.
But before Chen Linlin could respond, the light at the corner of the corridor suddenly trembled violently. However, the tremor lasted for less than two seconds before stabilizing again. Then, the light began to flicker and move toward them again, and it was about to appear at the corner.
Chen Linlin, of course, did not notice this detail. Just as she opened her mouth to call them over, she suddenly felt her mouth being firmly covered by a large hand.
"Don't make a sound... those two seem suspicious." Zhou Ziwei sensed Chen Linlin's struggle and whispered in her ear, "Hide in the corner and don't move, okay? And don't make any noise... I suspect this is a murder plot against you... You must not be careless."
How could those two people have a problem?
Chen Linlin couldn't speak because Zhou Ziwei covered her mouth, but she was filled with suspicion. From the way the two men greeted her, she could tell that they were her father's private bodyguards who had been sent to protect her. They had been with her father for many years and were absolutely reliable. Otherwise, why would her father send two people with unknown backgrounds to her side?
Little did Chen Linlin know that just after the two bodyguards gave a shout, they were suddenly tied around the necks by two ropes hanging from the ceiling. These two bodyguards were quite skilled, and normally they shouldn't have lost their ability to resist so quickly even with ropes around their necks.
Unfortunately, they had already become the hunters' target. The two ropes were specially prepared for them by the night elves. The ropes were interspersed with small, sharp steel spikes. Once they were tied around the neck, the small steel spikes would immediately pierce the skin, and then a large amount of anesthetic would rush into the bloodstream along the steel spikes. In almost a fraction of a second, the person would immediately lose the ability to move, and even if they wanted to shout, they would not be able to make a sound.
Just as they were losing their grip on the flashlights due to numbness, someone quickly scrambled down from the roof and snatched their belongings. Then, others pulled on ropes to lift the two bodyguards, who were hanging in mid-air, back up to the roof.
Four at once... Haha... Looks like this big star is still valuable... Back then, the Night Elves sent people to kill me, and they were all picked off one by one. It's nothing like today. I guess the Night Elves have almost all come out in force!
Because the incident occurred less than 20 meters from Zhou Ziwei's location, when the two bodyguards called out, Zhou Ziwei immediately turned a blind eye to carefully observe the scene, and just then "witnessed" this spectacular moment.
It seems these assassins are far more professional than the bodyguards... Those two bodyguards don't look like complete idiots either, but under the combined scheme of these assassins, they didn't even have a chance to fight back!
However powerful these four assassins were no match for Zhou Ziwei. Not to mention the terrifying destructive power of the Soul Roar, even if Zhou Ziwei only sent Ladybug to attack, it is estimated that these four people would hardly survive.
Alternatively, Zhou Ziwei could simply throw out the three new-style cross-shaped darts he carried, which would also silently take the lives of these people.
However, this is only the beginning of his contest with the Dark Elf. Zhou Ziwei doesn't want to reveal all his cards at once. Otherwise, if he frightens the Dark Elf who is in charge of the assassination plan and cancels the operation, where will Zhou Ziwei find these guys then?
Therefore, Zhou Ziwei decided to conceal his strength and use some seemingly normal methods to deal with the four assassins.
He immediately pressed Chen Linlin down next to the fire hydrant at the corner, whispered to her to stay hidden there and not move, and then secretly sent a ladybug to guard Chen Linlin's safety before quietly walking towards the two assassins.
Within twenty meters, the two had already approached each other in just a few steps. The faint beam of light from the flashlight on the other side immediately fell on Zhou Ziwei's face and body, but Zhou Ziwei remained calm and continued to walk forward slowly.
The two assassins were hidden behind the beam of the flashlight, so Zhou Ziwei couldn't see their expressions. However, under his soul power scan, their sinister and cold expressions, as well as the poisoned daggers they carried, were directly presented in Zhou Ziwei's mind.
Zhou Ziwei sneered and continued to approach slowly and stealthily. Although he had not yet shown any hostility, his calmness and composure made the two assassins opposite him feel anything but relaxed.
Their identities have been exposed!
The two tactilely sensitive assassins exchanged a glance. Then, when the one holding the flashlight was three meters in front of Zhou Ziwei, he suddenly switched it off. At the same time, the two assassins moved silently to Zhou Ziwei's left and right sides like two leaves. Their jet-black daggers were like two venomous snakes emerging from their holes, one aimed at Zhou Ziwei's chest and the other at his neck. Clearly, these two had worked together frequently before, and their coordination was almost seamless!
However, for them now, they can only judge Zhou Ziwei's position and movements by the location they saw just before the flashlight was turned off and the subtle sounds he made as he moved. Although this judgment is accurate by more than 90% most of the time.
Unfortunately, they never imagined that even in absolute darkness, Zhou Ziwei could clearly sense their every move through the scanning power of his soul, which was much faster and more intuitive than their ability to discern shapes by sound.
So when Zhou Ziwei discovered the two men's attack, he didn't even use his most proficient Niu-style Tai Chi. Instead, he simply reached out his hands in the darkness, swiftly and accurately grabbing the wrists of the two assassins. Then, with a sudden twist, the sound of their wrists breaking rang out...
Throughout this ordeal, Zhou Ziwei didn't employ any techniques of borrowing strength; he relied entirely on his speed and power to forcefully confront the attackers. The two men, completely unprepared for Zhou Ziwei's precise movements in the darkness, were stunned. Before they could react, they felt their daggers being snatched from their hands. Then… they felt a sharp pain in their throats, and then… they completely lost consciousness…
Volume 1, Rebirth of a Prodigy, Chapter 224: I'm Your Fan
It's lethal upon contact with blood!
Zhou Ziwei snatched the daggers from the two assassins and then slit their throats. The whole process took less than a second. The daggers in the assassins' hands were obviously coated with poison. In just an instant, the blood gushing from their throats turned black.
Despite the complete darkness, Zhou Ziwei's soul power scan could still detect the inherent colors of all objects, and thus he could clearly sense the aura of death emanating from the two strands of blood...
Almost at the same moment those two streams of blood spurted out, two faint, almost imperceptible souls slowly rose from the two corpses that were about to collapse.