After eating and drinking their fill, Qin Tian and the others left the tavern. Quan Hui City was very cold at night, with temperatures dropping to minus ten degrees Celsius, but for Spiritual Energy Users, this level of cold was nothing."Boss, I heard the hot springs here are quite good. Should we go experience them?"Poison Widow's eyes swirled, a faint blush on her cheeks.Hehe, this woman still had ulterior motives.Qin Tian suddenly stopped, looking at the dark alley ahead, and said with a faint smile, "Deal with these flies around us, and perhaps I can consider it."Hearing this, Poison Widow and Bear's eyes sharpened simultaneously, and they vigilantly looked around.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—Seven dark figures appeared like ghosts, instantly sealing off all exits of the alley. They were completely enveloped in custom-made black combat suits, their faces covered by expressionless metal masks, revealing only a pair of cold eyes.The air suddenly solidified.The man leading them held a chain wrapped with dark red patterns, ancient forbidden runes carved into its links, emitting a subtle hum with his movements.The other six took advantageous positions: two held high-frequency combat blades, three wielded supernatural pulse guns, and one wore special metal gauntlets on both hands, with crimson energy crystals embedded in the knuckles."Someone's already targeted me on the first day. Whose people are they?"Qin Tian's eyes were deep. There weren't many people or forces he had grudges with; the most deeply involved were the Blood Demon Sect and the group of evil god cultists."Leave two alive," Qin Tian instructed Bear and Poison Widow through soul transmission.Almost at the same instant, the seven assassins struck!The chain-wielding man flicked his wrist, and the dark red chain shot out like a living thing, splitting into dozens of blood-colored streaks in the air, instantly coiling around Bear's limbs. The forbidden runes glowed crimson, actually temporarily suppressing Bear's terrifying strength!"Roar—!"Bear roared in fury, muscles bulging, the chains groaning under the tension, but he couldn't break free for a moment.The other six ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) seized the opportunity to attack.Two assassins with high-frequency combat blades charged directly at Poison Widow, their blades cutting fine cracks even in the air; the other three raised their supernatural pulse guns, their eerie blue energy bullets locking onto Qin Tian; and finally, the gauntlet-wearing assassin ambushed from the side, crimson crystals erupting with dazzling light as he punched towards Qin Tian's back!Poison Widow snorted coldly, raising her delicate hand: "Poison Mist: Thousand Threads!"In an instant, countless purple threads emanated from her fingertips, weaving into a massive poisonous net in the air.The two blade-wielding assassins had just rushed into the range of the poison mist when their movements suddenly slowed, and eerie purple spots quickly appeared on their skin; the energy bullets fired by the three gunmen traveled through the poison mist, only to be corroded smaller and smaller, eventually dissipating in front of Qin Tian; and the gauntlet-wearing assassin screamed and retreated, his metal gauntlets actually beginning to melt, the dripping liquid metal burning charred pits into the ground!Just as the battle was about to enter its climax— "Bang!"A figure charged into the alley entrance like a cannonball, punching two of the gunmen, sending them flying back, spitting blood!The person landed steadily, chestnut hair fluttering in the night wind. It was the young man from the holographic projection earlier today—Allen.Only now, his cowboy hat was gone, but his amber eyes were exceptionally bright even in the darkness."Hurry and go!" Allen shouted to Qin Tian and the other two, "They are from Black Cloud Commerce!"Seeing this, the chain-wielding man said coldly, "Allen, you finally showed up."Before he finished speaking, Bear finally broke free from the chains, his massive fist, accompanied by a whistling wind, smashed towards the chain-wielding man.The chain-wielding man's face changed slightly. He hurriedly crossed his arms to block, simultaneously activating the forbidden runes on his chain, attempting to restrain Bear's movements again.However, Bear's immense strength far exceeded his imagination— "Boom!"That punch shattered his defense like dry leaves, the chains snapping link by link, the runes extinguishing one after another. The terrifying impact directly sent him flying, like a rag doll, crashing through the brick wall behind him.Bricks collapsed, dust rose, and the chain-wielding man's body was deeply embedded in the wall, completely buried by the falling debris.Allen seized the opportunity to rush to Qin Tian's side, speaking rapidly, "Black Cloud Commerce is capturing people everywhere to send them into the mines to search for underground spiritual springs. You three have been targeted by them. Quickly, follow me, Black Cloud Commerce's main force will be here soon."At this moment, Bear and Poison Widow turned to look at Qin Tian.In fact, with their strength, dealing with these people in front of them would only take a few moves. As for the young man who suddenly appeared, it was unclear whether he was good or bad, so they were waiting for Qin Tian to make a decision.Qin Tian glanced at Allen, then nodded, "Alright, you lead the way!""Follow me."Allen scaled the wall and sprinted into the distance. Qin Tian and the other two followed closely behind. The six black-clad figures watched as they disappeared into the darkness, not daring to pursue.Clang, clang, clang! The chain-wielding man crawled out of the brick and tile rubble, his clothes torn, and his mask knocked off, revealing a sinister face."Damn it."The chain-wielding man spat out a mouthful of blood, then opened his communicator and quickly said, "I failed here, but I found Allen."Arriving at an uninhabited area in the southeastern corner of the city, Allen stopped and looked at Qin Tian, saying, "It's safe here. You can hide for a bit and try to leave Quan Hui City as soon as possible tomorrow morning. I have something else to do, so I won't accompany you."After speaking, Allen was about to leave.At this moment, Qin Tian suddenly spoke, "You're going to rescue your companions, aren't you, Allen?"Allen stopped, turned, and looked at Qin Tian. In the moonlight, his chestnut hair swayed slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "You recognize me? You also saw that bounty?""Yes," Qin Tian nodded slightly, a playful glint in his eyes. "A bounty of tens of millions, that number is indeed tempting."Unexpectedly, Allen not only showed no wariness but instead earnestly advised, "Black Cloud Commerce has always been untrustworthy. Even if you catch me, they'll likely find excuses to renege on the payment."He paused, then added, "Many people have lost their lives by easily trusting Black Cloud Commerce."Poison Widow couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, her red lips pursed. This young man's reaction was truly strange—facing someone who might capture him, he wasn't wary at all; instead, he was giving heartfelt advice like an old friend.Qin Tian smiled slightly: "You're right, I never deal with untrustworthy people. What's more, after that exchange just now, I've already made an enemy of Black Cloud Commerce."Upon hearing this, Allen's slightly tense shoulders visibly relaxed. He scratched his head, revealing his characteristic sunny smile: "That's good. I still need to go rescue my companions. If all goes well, perhaps we'll have a chance to meet again."With that, he was about to leave."Wait," Qin Tian suddenly called out to him, "How do you plan to rescue your companions?"Allen's footsteps halted. After a moment of silence, he replied in a low voice, "Originally... I intended to trade for some healing herbs with other commerce guilds."His fingers unconsciously rubbed the corner of his clothes, "But now, Black Cloud Commerce's bounty makes it impossible for me to move..."In the moonlight, the young man's tall back seemed a little desolate. He took a deep breath, his voice filled with determination: "If there's truly no other way... then I'll just have to steal."He said this very softly, yet it seemed to take all his strength. From a young age, Allen had never imagined he would one day do such a thing—betraying his long-held moral principles to steal others' property. But at this moment, thinking of his severely injured companions waiting for him to save their lives, his eyes regained their resolve."I can help you."Qin Tian said, "My ability is related to healing."Hearing this, Allen's eyes immediately burst with surprised joy:"Really? You're not lying to me?"Qin Tian smiled and waved a wisp of life force over Allen.Feeling the warm energy flowing within his body, Allen trembled. Days of fatigue and hidden injuries rapidly faded under the nourishment of this energy.He wasn't lying to me; he really could heal injuries.Allen grabbed Qin Tian's hand, his voice trembling slightly with urgency:"My companions are severely injured. Please, save them.""No problem. You helped me just now, now it's my turn to help you. It's fair, but—"Qin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, "Aren't you worried that this is a trick by me and Black Cloud Commerce, deliberately luring you in?""No worries."Allen said resolutely, "I trust my judgment."Not just his judgment, he trusted his choices and his luck even more.From a young age, Allen had found that his luck was always exceptionally good. When he was seven, he fell into a deep well while playing in an abandoned mining area, but unexpectedly discovered a rare ore vein, which not only saved his life but also revived the entire mine; at twelve, he saved a severely injured old man in the slums, only to find out the man was a reclusive Spiritual Energy User expert who not only cured his congenital deficiencies but also guided him to awaken his supernatural talent and embark on the path of a Spiritual Energy User; at fifteen, he accidentally ingested a highly poisonous fruit, and after struggling on the brink of death for three days, he not only survived but also unexpectedly activated the bloodline that had been dormant in his family for generations.After that, good luck had always accompanied him. Most situations were smooth sailing, and occasionally he encountered some setbacks and difficulties, but the final outcome was always good.Just like his father always said: "As long as you give your all and follow your heart, the god of luck will always favor you."When he saw Qin Tian and the other two being besieged by Black Cloud Commerce, his first reaction was to save them.And now, he was also willing to trust Qin Tian, to trust his own luck.Looking at the resolute gleam in Allen's eyes, Qin Tian nodded:"Alright, then lead the way. The faster, the better. I can keep up.""Mhm!"Allen took a deep breath, and a faint cyan glow suddenly emanated from his body. His tiptoes gently lifted off the ground, and he floated slowly in the air as if being held up by an invisible wind spirit. The night wind swirled happily around him, gradually transforming into a rotating airflow that gently encircled his body.The next second, his figure suddenly blurred—not an explosive burst of speed, but rather a natural integration into the night wind, like a dandelion scattered by the wind.His chestnut hair spread out in the airflow, his clothes fluttering, and his entire being seemed to transform into a part of the wind, soaring forward at an astonishing speed, tracing a graceful cyan light trail in the moonlight.After flying several hundred meters, Allen couldn't help but look back. This glance, however, made him gasp—he saw a pair of massive black wings unfurl behind Qin Tian, with a wingspan of four or five meters, gleaming with a metallic luster in the moonlight.Even more astonishing was that he effortlessly carried the giant man and the woman, one in each hand, as if holding two feathers, with casual ease.What shocked Allen the most was Qin Tian's flight style—each beat of those black wings carried a mysterious rhythm, as if he wasn't resisting the air but resonating with the entire night sky. Though his movements appeared smooth and elegant, his speed was incredibly fast, always maintaining a perfect distance from him."Focus," Qin Tian's voice suddenly sounded in his ear, startling Allen so much he almost disrupted his wind flow.Allen quickly composed himself, and the cyan glow around him intensified.He no longer deliberately controlled his speed, but completely let go of his mind, allowing himself to fully merge with the flow of the night wind.At this moment, he truly seemed to have transformed into an invisible wind, his speed suddenly increasing, yet he was even lighter and more agile than before.Crossing the city limits, Allen stopped near a desolate mountain in the suburbs.His figure landed as gently as a falling leaf, and the cyan glow around him gradually dissipated.Looking back, Qin Tian and the other two had already landed silently beside him, the black wings elegantly folding, finally transforming into specks of black light that vanished into the night."Is this it?"Qin Tian surveyed the desolate mountain beneath them, a flicker of surprise in his eyes."It's here."Allen nodded and said,"My companions are hidden in a cave below. I'll take you."With that, Allen started to walk.Just then, a sharp whoosh of clothes tearing through the air suddenly came from the surrounding shadows. More than twenty figures, like ghosts emerging from the ground, instantly formed an impenetrable encirclement.As the moonlight was momentarily obscured by clouds, the foremost figure took half a step forward, and a violent surge of supernatural energy spread out like a tsunami, causing the air to subtly tremble.This person was over two meters tall, with muscles knotted like rocks. His exposed arms were covered in crisscrossing scars, one of which, extending from his brow bone to his jaw, was particularly hideous, as if torn by the claws of some wild beast. His hair was a dull crimson, bristling like steel needles, and his eyes were fixed on Allen, gleaming with a predator's fierce light.Most striking was the massive axe slung diagonally across his back—its blade was half a person's height, its edge glowing with a magma-like dark red luster, and its handle was wrapped in black animal hide."Allen, you've finally returned."The red-haired man sneered, "This time, let's see where you can run!"After speaking, he looked at Qin Tian and the other two behind Allen, his gaze lingering for a moment on Bear's mountain-like physique, then glancing at Poison Widow, licking his lips with a greedy expression. As for Qin Tian, he was ruthlessly ignored.Someone who was both handsome and young was, in all likelihood, a good-for-nothing.After capturing Allen, the first one he would deal with would be this guy.In his life, he hated handsome people the most.

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