Xiaofan wasn't experiencing Black Scorpion's poison for the first time. The numbness spreading from his arm was all too familiar. Others might be frightened, but he didn't take it to heart at all.

"What? Black Scorpion?" Xiaofan wasn't afraid, but Bai Xue almost fell apart upon hearing the news: "Captain, you..."

With no time to think, Bai Xue immediately took out her phone and dialed home. Wu Hu and the others thought they had already won; no matter who came now, they wouldn't be able to save Black Mantis. However, they soon heard something incredible.

"Leng Yue, come quickly, the captain is poisoned by Black Scorpion, bring the antidote fast..."

Antidote? That girl actually has the antidote for Black Scorpion? Not only was Wu Hu shocked, but even Xiaofan was somewhat surprised.

Wu Hu had been with Red Butterfly for quite some time and knew well that Black Scorpion's poison wasn't something anyone could easily obtain, let alone the precious antidote.

With Wu Hu's current capabilities, obtaining Black Scorpion's venom wasn't difficult, but every time before using it, he had to take an antidote pill. Its effects could last for five days, serving to prevent accidentally poisoning himself. Therefore, no surplus antidote would be left.

But Bai Xue actually had it? Is that even possible?

"What are we waiting for? While he's poisoned, kill him..."

Regardless of its truth, Wu Hu couldn't wait any longer; killing Black Mantis was essential, antidote or not.

Bai Xue immediately blocked Xiaofan, determined to protect the captain who moments ago had saved her.

"Move aside. You're blocking me."

Suddenly, a cold sensation spread behind them, and the Killing Qi enveloped the surroundings, causing Wu Hu and the four charging forward to freeze involuntarily.

'Whoosh.'

Bai Xue wanted to turn and check on Xiaofan but saw a shadow dart rapidly past her.

'Whoosh.'

'Whoosh.'

'Whoosh.'

What just happened?

Bai Xue was stunned, Wu Hu was stunned—the man just moments away from death suddenly killed three people.

Looking at the three captains sprawled on the ground, Wu Hu was too shocked to move an inch.

Meanwhile, the Killing Qi surrounding Xiaofan vanished in an instant, and his steps suddenly slowed down.

Indeed, Black Scorpion should not be underestimated. Even as he unleashed his Inner Strength, the terrifying poison began to spread along his veins, threatening to infiltrate his organs. Xiaofan quickly withdrew his Inner Strength, suppressing the poison's advance.

His entire right arm had grown numb, but to kill these people, one left hand was sufficient.

"Who are you really? How are you so powerful? It's impossible; there are few in this world who can withstand Black Scorpion." Wu Hu said, staring at Xiaofan in shock.

"..." Xiaofan didn't reply, instead moving step by step toward Wu Hu.

"And Bai Xue, how could you have the antidote? What exactly is your team? Explain..." Black Tiger continued asking, not realizing Xiaofan was growing weak.

"Captain, don't move; the antidote will be here soon."

"Quick, hold him off; don't let him escape if you don't want your identity exposed." Xiaofan said softly.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xue suddenly realized that since the other side was already so suspicious, action had to be taken, but her strength couldn't win against them.

However, if she stalled him, until Leng Yue and the others arrived, there would be a chance.

Before Bai Xue could act first, Wu Hu suddenly understood and started to run back. Though Xiaofan could have chased him, it involved too great a risk. But now was no time to hesitate.

'Whoosh.'

Just as Xiaofan stepped forward, a figure swiftly flashed past; light as a Swallow, it instantly caught up with the fleeing Wu Hu.

"Kill."

Xiaofan coldly uttered the word.

Then, with a swift motion, Wu Hu didn't even have the chance to react before he fell beneath Li San's blade. Dying with his eyes wide open, not accepting that he died like this. Who were these people really? How could they be so formidable?

As consciousness faded, unanswered questions plagued Wu Hu, dying without ever knowing why.

"Damn." Seeing Wu Hu dead, Xiaofan cursed, then slumped to the ground in a sweat, focusing his Inner Strength to purge the poison.

Leng Yue and Ruyu were running toward him.

"Captain."

"Leng Yue, hurry, the antidote..."

"Here."

Leng Yue quickly took out a pill and handed it to Bai Xue, who gave it to Xiaofan without hesitation.

"Quick, swallow it, hurry up."

Antidote? Xiaofan looked at the yellow pill doubtfully, sniffed it without finding anything suspicious, then chewed and swallowed it.

"Ugh, this thing is bitter."

Right after speaking, Xiaofan felt a warm current rapidly spreading from his stomach into his bloodstream, restoring sensation in his right hand within seconds, as the darkened blood in the injured arm began to circulate again.

In this world, something counteracts something else: where there's a dreadful poison, there's surely something to counteract it.

Feeling untroubled, Xiaofan immediately pulled out his phone, informing Uncle Zhong about Wu Hu's surprise attack. Reinforcements had to be dispatched promptly here.

Zhu Fan, upon hearing Wu Hu and the rest were killed by Xiaofan, instantly flew into a rage, but after learning the details, he couldn't entirely blame Xiaofan. No, in fact, it wasn't his fault whatsoever.

However, losing four beloved officers at once was grievous to Zhu Fan, Wu Hu's loyalty wasn't something anyone could easily exceed. But alas, such an incident had to occur at this critical moment.

Four captains perished by Black Mantis' hand; was his skill truly that formidable?

The autopsy results revealed each was killed in one strike; Wu Hu and the others possessed notable skills—how could they die so easily? Moreover, with just one move?

He initially wanted to confront Black Mantis that night for answers. But Xiaofan, citing injury, postponed it.

At this point, Xiaofan and his group had returned home. After briefly recounting the incident, Xiaofan went back to his room. He couldn't predict Zhu Fan's reaction, truth be told, he was already worried about refusing the North Gate assignment, and now had yet another concern.

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