Zhou Xuening, 7th Dan in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing)

"Your arm is badly injured; it needs disinfecting."

Zhang Wanyue lowered her voice and took a bottle of disinfectant out of the Public Backpack.

This was part of the haul from the supermarket.

"I'm fine."

Zhou Xuening took the disinfectant, her gaze sharp as she looked at Zhang Wanyue. "Are you from Haicheng Film Academy? Were the two who just ran away your companions?"

Zhang Wanyue nodded. "Yes."

"Jiangda University, sports scholarship student, 7th Dan Sanda."

Zhou Xuening continued, "My talent is the S-rank Agility talent [Short Track Star]. It allows me to burst with five times my normal speed instantly, but against Wang Yongbin, who can throw fire, it's useless."

"His flames are too hot and cover too wide an area; I can't get close."

"And even if I did get close, I don't have enough strength to kill him in one hit."

"In short... if that companion you mentioned doesn't come to save you, we're all going to die here."

Zhang Wanyue's heart sank... An S-rank Agility talent was actually being completely suppressed by that Brother Bin—Wang Yongbin!

From this, it was clear that the guy's talent was far too monstrous!

She shook her head. "The person I mentioned is also very strong, but I can't say for sure if he'll come."

Zhou Xuening shook her head. "Men just can't be relied on. To think he'd abandon a companion as beautiful as you..."

Suddenly, messy footsteps echoed from downstairs.

"Dammit, that Treasure Chest only had some crappy building materials. What a waste of time!"

"Brother Bin, this building looks like there's not a ghost in sight. Should we pull out?"

"Pull out?"

Wang Yongbin sounded angry. "That girl in the leather jacket, and that slut from the film academy..."

"We're not letting a single one of them go!"

"In this hellhole, we live one day at a time! When we run into women who wouldn't even look at us normally, if I don't get a taste, I won't be able to close my eyes even in death!"

Yang Ting's hand shook in fear, spilling some water.

Zhou Xuening made a "shh" gesture, her left hand instinctively reaching for the crowbar nearby.

However, Zhang Wanyue gently pressed her hand down. "Xuening, fire counters you, and you're injured. There's no chance if you go out and fight head-on now. We need to stall for as long as we can!"

"How do we stall?"

Zhou Xuening asked bluntly.

Zhang Wanyue's mind raced until... she saw the short sword inside the Public Backpack?!

And the shifted position of the bottled water!

She was instantly certain that Chen Yu would definitely come to save her!

"Wait a moment. I'll lure them away. After you two get downstairs, if you see a man and a woman nearby, lead the way for them. I'll try to survive until then."

As she spoke.

A short sword had already appeared in her hand.

Yang Ting was stunned. "You..."

Zhang Wanyue spoke slowly, "You saved me once, I'm returning the favor."

Zhou Xuening hadn't expected the reward for saving someone to come so quickly.

But before she could speak, the voices in the corridor were already very, very close:

"That's the Haicheng Film Academy! A future superstar!"

"Hahaha, isn't that the truth? Who knows, she's probably been through who knows how many directors already!"

"Wait! This floor looks a bit too clean?"

"Look over there!"

"Behind that cabinet!"

Zhang Wanyue knew they couldn't hide anymore. Before the other party could reach out to push aside the wooden boards, she stood up of her own accord.

She held the short sword across her chest, her back against the wall.

Five men appeared before her, their average age at least forty or older.

Every one of them was visibly weathered, and their clothes were filthy.

They were all holding weapons like iron bars and wooden planks.

Leading them was a man with a buzz cut wearing a black tank top.

He must be that Wang Yongbin!

This guy had a solid build with bulging muscles!

He sized Zhang Wanyue up from head to toe, a sinister smile on his face. "Heh, as expected of the film academy. A face like this, a body like this—you really don't see this at the construction sites."

Zhang Wanyue's voice was steady. "I don't want any trouble. It's best if we go our separate ways."

"Separate ways?"

Wang Yongbin sneered. "Hand over the supplies in your backpack—both the ones in the Public Backpack and your personal one—then come with us quietly!"

Zhang Wanyue gritted her teeth, gripping the short sword tightly. "I can give you the supplies, just let me go!"

Wang Yongbin shook his head. "You seem to be misunderstanding the situation..."

As he spoke, he reached out his hand, palm up.

With a sudden "whoosh."

A fist-sized ball of orange-red flame ignited out of thin air, flickering unsteadily.

Zhang Wanyue could feel the terrifying heat radiating from it.

The fire reflected off Wang Yongbin's grim face. "If you don't behave, I'll burn that pretty face of yours to charcoal. I've already burned more people than I can count out there."

The men around him broke into lewd laughter.

Cold sweat broke out on Zhang Wanyue's back, her mind working at high speed. "I have inside information. Do you want to hear it?"

Wang Yongbin frowned, the flame in his palm wavering slightly. "What information?"

Zhang Wanyue spoke urgently, "I heard a voice this morning. It wasn't that cold one, but a gentle one. She said this survival trial will only last for three days!"

Seeing her serious expression.

The men were stunned for a moment, and even Wang Yongbin narrowed his eyes.

"After three days, all Vehicles will return to reality!"

Zhang Wanyue spoke with great conviction, "That's right! Killing too many people will result in punishment!"

"Bullshit!"

A middle-aged man cursed loudly. "Do you really think we're stupid?"

Wang Yongbin sneered. "That's an interesting story you've made up. You really are from the film academy. But even if it's true, I'm going to have my fun first!"

Zhang Wanyue's expression changed. She knew she couldn't stall any longer!

She suddenly slashed out with the short sword while darting to the side, charging toward the depths of the corridor!

"Dammit! Catch her!"

"Where do you think you're going!"

"Dammit, you dare slash me with a knife!"

Roars of anger came from behind her!

Zhang Wanyue sprinted desperately along the building's corridor!

"I gave you a chance, and you threw it back in my face!"

Wang Yongbin's angry shout rang out!

Immediately after, Zhang Wanyue felt a scorching current of air brush past her side!

Boom!

A streak of orange-red flame swept by. Zhang Wanyue was pushed by the airwave, stumbling as her ears rang!

She looked back!

Only to see Wang Yongbin's palm condensing fire once again, his eyes filled with cruelty!

"Run again and I'll turn you into a roasted chicken!"

Wang Yongbin spoke coldly, looking down at her from above.

The other men also caught up, surrounding her.

Zhang Wanyue leaned against the wall, her chest heaving violently. Her retreat was completely cut off.

Wang Yongbin approached slowly, the flame in his hand flickering.

Zhang Wanyue's lips were dry... Just then, a cold female voice came from behind the crowd:

"Let her go. If you have the guts, come at me!"

Zhang Wanyue was stunned. She looked up in disbelief... Zhou Xuening had somehow rushed forward!

Her left hand gripped the iron crowbar tightly, while her right arm hung limply at her side. Her face was deathly pale!

Even Yang Ting, who had been shivering in fear, had followed her!

"Heh, so you guys were here after all."

Wang Yongbin turned around, looking somewhat excited. "I have a deep impression of you. You're quite the fighter..."

Zhou Xuening snorted. "Of course. The kind that can beat you to death."

The corner of Wang Yongbin's mouth curled up. "If I remember correctly, you guys don't even know each other, do you? Planning to team up?"

Zhang Wanyue shouted urgently, "Xuening! Yang Ting! Don't come over!"

But it was too late!

Zhou Xuening had already moved!

Her steps seemed unsteady, yet she was incredibly fast!

Before the apocalypse, she could run the 100-meter dash in under 12.5 seconds!

Now, with a fivefold speed boost!

In almost the blink of an eye, she was right in front of Wang Yongbin!

Clang!