Cold.

A bone-chilling cold, like icy claws, slowly climbing up the backs of the three Yun You.

Xie Kang himself is just an old man past his prime, his strength is genuinely not strong, not even better than ordinary people in a fight, in Nest City, he is considered a "disadvantaged group".

His expression is also very amiable, always showing a harmless smile, making it difficult for people to harbor much hostility.

But this smile combined with his actions, gives an extremely eerie feeling.

Aside from the Apprentice Death God, Yun You really hasn't seen someone so careless with human life.

Evidently also from the lower class, yet towards his fellow humans, he adopts a purely exploitative approach.

Manipulation, deception, murder, massacre...

During the 30 years he served as a researcher, at least 5,000 innocent civilians directly or indirectly died by his hands.

Among these people were not only the lower class populace, but also excellent apprentices and diligent workers.

The blood debt he owes is heavier than any so-called "serial killer".

And what's most unimaginable is that Xie Kang considers people's wrongful deaths as justified.

Unlike those inherently twisted Apprentice Death Gods, his killings are not to satisfy a certain desire for slaughter but purely for his goals, without any hesitation.

This kind of person is even more frightening.

Because the Apprentice Death Gods still need to find some dignified reasons to kill, and once they satisfy their short-term desires, they won't randomly slaughter anymore.

But Xie Kang is different, to achieve his goals, he can keep on killing... until satisfied, without any psychological burden.

Anger.

An uncontrollable anger brewing in everyone's hearts.

To be so unaware while treating human life as nothing, considering the results of slaughter as achievements... even among the most vile of beasts, he stands out.

"So what exactly did you discover?!"

Jack gritted his teeth, suppressing the anger in his heart, and asked, "What was it that made you murder your own students? Even resorting to fake death tactics?"

"Of course it's all because of the Taisui."

Xie Kang didn't have any intention of hiding it.

He seems to enjoy this moment of victory, when all his plans have succeeded, to reveal his secret long held in his heart along with a sense of boasting, it is his greatest hobby... as if by doing so, he can cleanse the fact of his lower-class origin and become a "upper-class" person directing the whole scene.

"Taisui, it possesses immortality..."

Thud—!

Just as Xie Kang was about to explain, the long-silent Yun You suddenly moved.

The little girl did not hesitate at all, she swiftly dashed forward like a shooting star, aiming at Xie Kang.

Seeing this, Jack Frost Moon couldn't help but freeze, but soon understood Yun You's intent.

Dealing with someone like Xie Kang, calmly conversing is utterly unnecessary.

First capture him, then beat him to near death, and interrogate him bit by bit to extract information, and finally kill him to make amends for all the victims here, is the only right thing to do!

Thus, Yun You acted.

The Apprentice Death God's speed is extremely fast, in an instant, she had crossed several dozens of meters and reached Xie Kang.

Meanwhile, Jack and Frost Moon also rushed towards Xie Kang to prevent the scientist from having any backup...

Yun You raised her fist, mercilessly aiming at Xie Kang's face, like a rainbow, even with flames dancing on her fist.

She did not hold back.

A direct hit with this punch would be enough to blow away Xie Kang's jaw.

But Yun You felt it wasn't enough.

Under the premise of not directly killing Xie Kang, she felt any means could be used.

A man disregarding human life to this extent deserves to be beaten to death.

...

The little girl's punch was swift, Xie Kang hadn't reacted, but the fist wind had already stirred his hair.

Everyone watched from the side, anticipating this beast's jaw to be shattered.

Bang!!

The sound of a massive explosion erupted, as expected.

However, the envisioned scene of Xie Kang being struck down did not occur.

The one kicked out instead was Yun You!

"...!"

Everyone's pupils shrunk, only to see behind Xie Kang, a person had appeared unnoticed.

A man in a blue air force officer uniform, draped in a cape, with a wide-brimmed hat, and red hair.

His face was quite young, not yet 30, the features were sharp, and his face even bore a rather amiable smile, looking like a very tough guy... but a soldier caring for the country and the people, which generated a strange sense of goodwill.

But all goodwill dissipated into nothing the moment he stood behind Xie Kang.

Jack and Frost Moon still hadn't realized what had just happened, nor understood why Yun You flew ten meters away.

But Yun You herself was clear.

Earlier, as her fist was about to land, that red-haired man suddenly appeared.

He must have been here long ago, but because his aura was too well-hidden, no one had noticed at all.

His speed was also very fast, at least nearly five times faster than Yun You, reaching 700 meters per second, surpassing small caliber bullets.

As for power... it was also exaggerated, could even be described as "profound and unfathomable".

He only slightly raised his hand, using one palm, blocked Yun You's fist, then leveraging the shockwave and smoke cover, threw a whip leg within less than a tenth of a second, kicking Yun You flying.

Saving lives, repelling enemies... all actions were seamless, without any extraneous moves.

This is a master, and one who has been battle-tested!

Yun You immediately realized this, not caring for her embarrassment, quickly got up, looking at that man, wanting to observe his weaknesses.

But upon looking, she froze, her breath and heart stopped.

The man carried no concealment tools over his face, so his face was clearly displayed in front of Yun You...

This face, she recognized...

No, not just recognized.

She had etched this visage firmly in her mind, engraved on her soul with a memory-made knife.

Will not forget.

Will never forget...

Past events are like smoke, yet transformed into spikes, piercing Yun You's heart.

Anger made her stand up forcibly, disregarding the injuries in her abdomen.

She would not bow her head before this person, she had sworn an oath...

"..."

The red-haired man did not notice the girl's actions.

He merely glanced at the crowd casually, and then, looked at Xie Kang.

"Oh..."

Xie Kang raised his eyes, took a glance at his messy hair, only then realizing what had just happened.

"I was attacked huh."

"Haha... you guys, why so impatient? Not even listening to me finish."

"This isn't very polite, huh."

"Didn't I tell you? I have a partner, I control everything."

"Without complete assurance, why would I appear before you?"

"Alright..."

He stepped aside a bit, smilingly spoke to the red-haired man beside him: "Partner, introduce yourself please."

"Hmm."

The red-haired man nodded, then took a step forward, performing a simple gesture to the crowd.

"Hello everyone, very glad to see you here."

"I am, Civil Protection Officer of G District Nest City No.3, chairman of Tiger Head Heavy Industry Group."

"Black Tiger."

"You may also address me as--- Yang Lie."

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