F*ck! (Chapter 122)
Ye Sheng wasn't sure who had struck first, but by the time she snapped out of her daze, several groups in the venue were already brawling.
Amidst the flashing blades and clashing weapons, chairs were violently overturned and destroyed, while the number of corpses littering the ground steadily increased.
An endless flow of blood, thick with the stench of iron, permeated the building, lingering in the air.
o(╥﹏╥)o
As a mere cannon fodder character, Ye Sheng naturally wasn’t foolish enough to wait around to be killed.
But recalling Gu Luoyu’s words before she left, she gritted her teeth and pulled Mo Lin down to crouch beside her.
In this dire situation where escape was impossible, danger lurked everywhere.
Running around recklessly would only make them easy targets.
So, it was better to stay put and avoid stirring up trouble.
Though Ye Sheng had the cheat-like "Lottery Space" system, capable of solving any danger with double points, she was still within the safe zone, surrounded by many people.
Who knew if someone might notice? If word got out, she’d have the "thrilling" experience of being hunted by the entire base.
Everyone coveted a golden cheat like hers.
Thus, Ye Sheng decided to avoid using it unless absolutely necessary. For now, she’d rely on herself to evade danger.
Fortunately, both she and Mo Lin were small in stature, allowing them to hide well among the seats. It was a bit cramped, but still bearable.
Now, she could only hope that the fighters would focus on each other and not notice the two of them.
"Ye… Sister Ye, are we really safe hiding here? I’m scared," Mo Lin whispered, his lips trembling, his entire body shaking with fear.
As an information broker who operated within the safe zone, Mo Lin had joined a few convoy missions before.
But those were always carefully assessed beforehand, ensuring high safety before he dared leave the safe zone.
The only time things went wrong was when he joined Ye Sheng’s mining convoy, they had almost not made it back.
Since then, Mo Lin had decided that no amount of prior assessment could prevent accidents.
So, he devoted himself fully to his information brokering business, indefinitely suspending any plans to venture outside.
Who would’ve thought that attending this black-market auction would once again put his life at risk?
Sniffle... He was still just a kid! He wanted to live long enough to reach adulthood!
Hearing his question, Ye Sheng shook her head firmly. "Relax, we won’t die. Don’t forget, Gu Luoyu is still around!"
"Gu, "
But the moment Mo Lin heard Gu Luoyu’s name, his fearful expression froze, his eyes glazing over as if under some kind of control.
However, it lasted less than a second before he snapped back to normal, seamlessly switching to a tearful look.
"Sister Ye, don’t you remember? Only the two of us came to the auction. Sister Gu was busy and told us to go ahead first. She said she’d join us later after finishing her work."
"..."
Ye Sheng turned to stare at Mo Lin in surprise. Their eyes met, and the clarity in his gaze confirmed her suspicion, he had been mentally manipulated.
Tsk tsk, having a psychic ability was so convenient. Memories could be altered however one pleased!
But Ye Sheng didn’t find Gu Luoyu terrifying. Not because she was particularly brave, but because people were often hypocritical.
If someone else had done this, she would’ve found them horrifying and fled as far as possible.
But when it was Gu Luoyu… well, it was a well-intentioned move to avoid exposure and subsequent pursuit by the black market.
It was also for Mo Lin’s own good, keeping him from getting dragged into unnecessary trouble.
So, Ye Sheng patted Mo Lin’s shoulder encouragingly. "The strongest always make their last. Don’t worry, let’s see how the fight plays out first."
While the two were talking, the robbers attempting to betray their own allies had already escalated their battle into a fierce melee. In the heat of combat, everyone was injured.
Even Sen Lan and Chen Yuan hadn’t escaped unscathed.
In fact, after the first person disrupted the balance, more than half of the subsequent attackers had targeted Sen Lan and Chen Yuan first, clearly identifying them as the masterminds behind the shadow killings.
These two had to be eliminated early.
Otherwise, no matter how much they fought among themselves, these two would just swoop in and take everything in the end.
However, Sen Lan’s ability wasn’t offensive, instead, he could erect a protective barrier, briefly nullifying incoming attacks.
But the excessive energy drain left his face deathly pale.
The battle had now reached a stalemate.
Still, not everyone was severely injured. Some were merely putting on an act, fighting fiercely on the surface while secretly observing their surroundings, their bodies tense, ready to counter any sudden attacks.
Compared to these ordinary fighters, the Espers were the ones to truly fear.
And these concerns weren’t unfounded.
Just as the robbers were locked in their life-and-death struggle, the Espers lurking in the shadows finally made their move.
Though they didn’t use their psychic powers just yet, their enhanced physical abilities alone were terrifying.
Without even wielding weapons, a single punch sent people flying dozens of meters, coughing up mouthfuls of blood before crashing into walls and collapsing to the ground.
Their speed was so overwhelming that those who tried to flee stood no chance.
The situation immediately became one-sided.
However, while the black market had hired Espers, the robbers also had their own hidden among them.
Suddenly, these concealed Espers struck, launching fierce attacks that entangled three of the black market’s psychics.
The bystanders watching silently were stunned.
No one had expected the battle to take so many twists and turns!!!
It was impossible to predict the final outcome now.
But…
Ye Sheng stole a glance at the black case near the auction stage, thinking to herself that this was the perfect moment to take advantage of the chaos!
Too bad she didn’t dare!!!
Sigh, she wondered when Gu Luoyu would return?
Before leaving, Gu Luoyu had mentioned devising a plan to deceive everyone and avoid retaliation from the black market. But she hadn’t elaborated on the specifics.
Now, the thought made Ye Sheng’s heart itch with curiosity.
No matter how much she speculated, she couldn’t figure it out.
Suppressing her thoughts, she forced herself to focus on the battle, whispering to Mo Lin, "Mo Lin, I think the black market’s side will win. They sent seven Espers!"
"Not necessarily. Espers vary in strength. The ones hired by the black market don’t seem that powerful. The robbers’ Espers, on the other hand, are brutal."
Fear was fleeting, or perhaps Ye Sheng’s calm demeanor was contagious, because Mo Lin had regained his composure and now dared to join the discussion.
Compared to the other unlucky souls who hadn’t escaped and were still trembling in fear, these two chatting away stood out like sore thumbs!
However, in the end, both Ye Sheng and Mo Lin’s predictions were wrong.
The black market’s Espers and the robbers’ Espers suffered a crushing defeat.
Because a new force had joined the fray.
"Holy shit, holy shit, holy shit! Sister Ye, am I seeing things?! Is that really Erensu, who’s been missing for ages?!"
Mo Lin was so shocked he nearly split his eyelids wide open, unable to believe what he was seeing.