Standing on the rooftop, Lu Luo also felt amazed by Yang Liya's strike!

Super high-speed movement, breaking the sound barrier, and delivering multiple combined attacks with kinetic force—what a genius idea!

I was originally peeping at a Seventh Tier, but instead, I got schooled by Yang Liya, a Sixth Tier. If that strike had hit me, I probably would have been killed too! Observer, did you learn anything?

Learn my ass! You're the one who should be learning!

"Yes, indeed, such moves are worth learning. However, the power of the fist is still somewhat limited. If it could be replaced with a sword blade, it would be even better!"

「On the ground.」

Yang Liya's final punch directly exploded Luo Feng's head.

POP!

Like a smashed watermelon, a large amount of red and white matter splattered out, flying towards Zhang Jina on the other side.

A top Sixth Tier Transcendent from the Inner Ring was just killed by Yang Liya with her own hands.

This left Zhang Jina with a feeling of unreality.

Luo Feng's strength was similar to hers. Although she was faster than Luo Feng, his defensive capabilities were something she couldn't overcome.

Zhang Jina was dazed, but Yang Liya was not.

The moment she killed Luo Feng, there was no pause. In the instant she drew back her fist, she had already turned around and charged back at Zhang Jina.

Yang Liya's slender body carried a terrifying force and a murderous intent that made Zhang Jina feel panicked!

This kind of ability, this kind of speed, was definitely not that of an ordinary Sixth Tier.

"Your speed..."

Zhang Jina was fast, but Yang Liya was faster!

DONG!

Zhang Jina's thin blade was shattered by a punch from Yang Liya.

Then came the second punch, still smeared with Luo Feng's blood, traveling at high speed and breaking the sound barrier. It directly hit Zhang Jina's chest.

POP! The sound of the air bursting was as loud as a sudden firecracker.

Zhang Jina was sent flying backward, her blood and strength draining continuously from her body.

And the direction she flew in was right towards Wang Jie, who was already primed to pounce.

At this moment, there was no way Wang Jie would pass up such an excellent opportunity.

He grabbed Zhang Jina by the legs and began to spin her around madly.

"Die, Inner Ring scum!"

Wang Jie didn't have the slightest compassion, treating Zhang Jina's body in his hands like a club, smashing it around.

The explosive force of a Sixth Tier bruiser and the vibrations of Qi He wreaked havoc on Zhang Jina's body.

She was not a Transcendent known for a tough Constitution to begin with, and even the body of a Sixth Tier Transcendent couldn't withstand such brutal beatings.

Zhang Jina's protective Dark Energy gradually faded away and dissipated.

The fear of death and a life of pampering from a young age made her unwilling to continue to endure the physical pain.

She did not have the will of Luo Feng, so she surrendered right away.

"Don't kill me!"

As soon as she spoke.

SNAP!

One of Zhang Jina's bones was broken by Wang Jie, and before she could plead for mercy again, Wang Jie didn't give her any chance.

He just kept smashing her, as if venting his own resentment and fury.

"Inner Ring bastards, Inner Ring bastards, I finally killed one of you! This feels amazing! I endured for so long for this day. Did you all really think I was just a simpleton? If it weren't for Yang Liya, I would have killed that idiot Li Kaizhe a long time ago."

Wang Jie's outburst of aggression and frenzy silenced many Hunters.

Indeed, over the years, the Hunters had been following the rules of the Inner Ring, the rules of the Hunters themselves. But not all of these rules made sense; a significant portion of them were biased toward the Inner Ring. Especially in terms of strength, they simply couldn't recognize the people sent by the Inner Ring.

How could trash like Li Kaizhe, a mere Fourth Tier, lord it over the Hunters? Such a good-for-nothing, a lecher who only knew how to enjoy women and fine food, a waste without any function. How could he become the director of the security bureau, the boss of them all? Was it just because his family had some connections?

Normally, everyone kept quiet because all the Hunters knew about the might of the Inner Ring. Because the Inner Ring was powerful, Yang Liya kept them in check. This restraint was seen as a protective measure by the Hunters; they understood that. But now, Yang Liya was no longer restraining them, so the Hunters were no longer hiding their true natures.

BOOM!

Wang Jie suddenly threw Zhang Jina down, covering her in blood.

He pointed to Zhang Jina on the ground!

"Let her die thoroughly!"

In Zhang Jina's desperate eyes, the other Hunters had already rushed up.

Qi He, Dark Energy blasts, bullets, swords, knives, fists!

The Hunters kept hitting Zhang Jina with their most powerful attacks.

This Sixth Tier envoy from the Inner Ring was soon overwhelmed by the attacks of the Hunter captains, turning into indescribable dust.

Standing on the rooftop, Qi Xinzhu silently watched the scene unfold before her, unsure what kind of emotion she should show.

Because she was from the Inner Ring, as were Ji Shaoran, Luo Feng, and Zhang Jina.

The conflict between the people of the Inner Ring and the Fourth Ring was truly a tough choice!

"Lu Luo, between the Fourth Ring and Inner Ring, will there never be peace again?"

"Maybe there will be, but right now, it's clearly impossible. A Seventh Tier from the Inner Ring has died; they definitely won't let the development of the Fourth Ring continue unchecked. The future is all unknown."

Regarding the current situation of the Fourth Ring, especially the Eastern Fourth Ring area, Lu Luo still maintained a rational attitude. Although the Fourth Ring had withstood the first wave of the Inner Ring's attack, with Nightmare Demon Lu Xiaotian killing a Seventh Tier, the Inner Ring definitely didn't have only one Seventh Tier. And the real dominators, the Church, hadn't yet made a move.

The game between the Inner Ring and Fourth Ring has just begun.

"Lu Luo, will we still go to the Inner Ring later?"

Qi Xinzhu was worried that Lu Luo would give up on going to the Inner Ring because of this incident. If the Inner Ring and Fourth Ring totally fell out, and Lu Luo really gave up on the Inner Ring, then her chances of returning to the Inner Ring were also slim. By that time, seeing her parents again in this lifetime would be difficult. The Inner Ring wouldn't allow the Fourth Ring to become independent, so they would definitely send people to attack. It was uncertain whether they could survive the Inner Ring's attacks.

Lu Luo could sense Qi Xinzhu's worries, but he seemed quite optimistic.

"Xinzhu, what are you talking about? They're at war with the Fourth Ring, what does that have to do with me? We are good citizens of the Fourth Ring, part of the Alliance, cogs in society's machine. The revolution is the Hunters' business, not ours. Why worry about this?"

Qi Xinzhu looked at Lu Luo with a strange expression. How could he still say such things at this time?

"Lu Luo, weren't you on good terms with Captain Ludie? You..."

"Yes, but Ludie is already dead! Stop with the 'you' and 'me'. If there's nothing else, let's go. Pack up, I still need to go outside the wall to hunt."

Lu Luo's calmness surprised Qi Xinzhu.

"Lu Luo, are there really no ties between you and the Hunters?"

"Wife, you can't talk nonsense. How could a good citizen like me be associated with rebels like the Hunters? A few days ago, not only did I help the Lords from the Inner Ring solve the case of the Security Bureau director's murder, I also rescued Yuan Mian, an Inner Ring investigator, from the hands of rebel leaders Yang Liya and Wang Jie. Miss Yuan Mian has now been properly settled by me, and soon, I will escort her back to the Inner Ring to report the current situation in the Fourth Ring. Having made such great contributions to the Inner Ring, if the Inner Ring still goes against me, it will truly dishearten the people."

Impressive! Did you think up all these things when you met that Tinder Girl? Well done, loyal servant of the Inner Ring!

At this moment, Qi Xinzhu cocked her head, as if assessing the truth of Lu Luo's words.

Solve the case of the Security Bureau director's murder? Rescue an investigator from the hands of rebel leaders Yang Liya and Wang Jie? Escort an investigator back to the Inner Ring? Report on the current situation in the Fourth Ring?

Looking at Lu Luo's expression, he really didn't seem to be joking. But what Lu Luo was doing now was not much different from the actions of a rebel leader. How could a rebel leader transform himself into a faithful servant of the Inner Ring?

Okay, being called "Wife" still felt very comforting; everything else didn't matter.

"Lu Luo, are you serious?"

"Seriously. We are very weak now. Keep a low profile, develop, don't take risks."

Hearing Lu Luo say this, Qi Xinzhu finally smiled, indicating that Lu Luo really didn't intend to fight the Inner Ring to the death. That was good; as long as Lu Luo didn't harbor such thoughts of complete rebellion. Even if he got into trouble, or the entire Circular got into trouble, she could find a way to save him. Because standing by Lu Luo's side wasn't just her, but Bai Yuetong as well. This was also why Qi Xinzhu was willing to accept the existence of Bai Yuetong.

From the Inner Ring's perspective, what Lu Luo did was criminal. For Lu Luo's safety, she couldn't be jealous. As long as both she and Bai Yuetong stood by Lu Luo's side, even if one day he committed a great sin, relying on their backgrounds and power, they should be able to save Lu Luo, right?

Qi Xinzhu's gaze seems a bit off! She's feeling very insecure!

"Qi Xinzhu, what's wrong?"

"Ah, it's nothing. I just think that going to the Inner Ring with Lu Luo is something to be happy about!"

Lu Luo frowned slightly, unaware of Qi Xinzhu's worries. However, he was also clear that he was currently walking a tightrope. He had to go to the Inner Ring, as not going meant most likely being labeled as a traitor. Whether the Inner Ring or the Nightmare Demon would win in their struggle, Lu Luo wasn't sure. Perhaps one day, he too would stand up in rebellion like the Nightmare Demon, but not yet!

He needed to quietly grow stronger and then, at the right opportunity, completely blow everyone away!

"Qi Xinzhu!"

"Hmm?"

"Shall we go home?"

Lu Luo suddenly took Qi Xinzhu's hand and held her in his arms.

Though they were like an old married couple by now, Qi Xinzhu still blushed in these moments. She rested her forehead against Lu Luo's chest.

"If we go back now, don't we have to wait for Gu Fangyi? He hasn't returned yet."

Mentioning Gu Fangyi, Lu Luo naturally curled his lips.

Lu Luo was well aware of the look in Tong Meng's eyes back then. Catching Gu Fangyi this time, wouldn't she directly drain Brother Gu? The constitution of an Exotic Species isn't like a human's; they don't get exhausted so easily. The situation is the same for him as it is for Brother Gu. There's not much difference. Although Brother Gu has undergone several enhancements and even acquired some characteristics of Exotic Species, his attribute development has always been centered around agility and strength. When it comes to constitution, frankly, he's not up to par. Facing a Lord-class Exotic Species like Tong Meng, it's uncertain whether he can hold his ground. This time, Brother Gu is probably going to be drained dry.

"Brother Gu has some important matters to attend to right now, and he has to do them himself. So he doesn't have the time to bother with us anymore. Let's go!"

"Important matters?"

Qi Xinzhu looked puzzled, and as Lu Luo watched her, he suddenly felt a playful urge.

"It's what you love doing the most."

Qi Xinzhu first smiled sweetly because what she loved most was being together with Lu Luo. But she quickly sensed something was off. What she loved most was being with Lu Luo, but Gu Fangyi was not Lu Luo!

Lu Luo's description just now...

Qi Xinzhu punched Lu Luo hard, and then the two of them finally left the rooftop.

After Lu Luo left, Gu Fangyi, in another building, silently watched the rooftop where Lu Luo had just been.

The departure of Lu Luo and Qi Xinzhu led Gu Fangyi to start imagining things on his own.

Did Brother Luo mean for me to deal with Tong Meng? I get it, I must take Tong Meng down before tonight!

In fact, Lu Luo had asked him to stay back just so Gu Fangyi could relive the taste of a woman. He really hadn't thought that much into it. After all, the entire entertainment district had closed down, and in the current social climate, 'seafood girls' were genuinely hard to find. It was a rare opportunity; he'd better seize it.

But a straightforward guy like Gu Fangyi always tended to misinterpret Lu Luo's good intentions. It was meant to be a time for him to intimately savor the moment with a girl, but all that was going through Gu Fangyi's head was one phrase...

Take her down, I must take her down!

He looked towards Tong Meng at his side, his eyes sharp as a hawk's.

And this powerful Lord-class Exotic Species, Tong Meng, was curled up in the blankets like a demure woman, and from time to time licking him with her tongue.

This woman will only hinder my resolve. It's time... Mmph! Hiss!

Gu Fangyi used his willpower to suppress his desires. Hmm, stay calm.

He always found it strange; with strength like Tong Meng's, she shouldn't be displaying this kind of submissive behavior in front of him. A Lord-class Exotic Species should act like a Lord-class Exotic Species. In the Wasteland, the strong reign supreme. There's no reason for Tong Meng to act this way. She can't—at least, she shouldn't.

Looking down at Tong Meng's green hair, Gu Fangyi slowly pressed his hand on her head.

No matter what, he decided to have a heart-to-heart with Tong Meng today.

Right now, Nightmare Demon and Lu Luo were not exactly friends. Their relationship was ambiguous but filled with a sense of hostility. This was something Gu Fangyi had felt from Lu Luo's contact with the former San Tong.

Circular's former employees had been killed by minions of the Nightmare Demon, especially Qin Wanyu. However, Qin Wanyu could also be considered to have helped Lu Luo, and he had watched over her for a night.

Moreover, there was the relationship between Nightmare Demon and Lu Luo: both enemy and friend. Nightmare Demon indirectly gave Lu Luo Netherflame, helped Lu Luo get together with Qi Xinzhu, along with some other subtle assistance. While Lu Luo could be said to have earned his rewards through his own strength, it also required the Nightmare Demon to give him the opportunity. Not to mention, the Nightmare Demon is Ludie's daughter, and Lu Luo is Ludie's disciple.

The relationship was complex and convoluted, certainly not something that could be clarified in a short period of time.

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