“Clear the area!”
At the sound of the commanding voice, a well-organized team of soldiers, each supporting the other by the shoulder, entered the area. The old man leading them still held the pull ring of a stun grenade in one hand, while the other gripped a revolver.
Looking at the bodies of his comrades scattered around, the old man called out toward a blood-stained barricade, “I presume you’ve been sent here by someone as well. Though I don’t know who you are, anyone capable of wiping out our entire reconnaissance squad is a rare force to be reckoned with. But I don’t think it’s worth sacrificing your life over a little girl. I urge you to reconsider.”
Despite his words, the old man had already signaled his team with a glance to flank the barricade from both sides, determined to encircle Ye Feng.
After a long silence with no response, the old man sensed something was amiss and shouted again, hoping to pinpoint Ye Feng’s location.
“You must know that our mercenary group has never failed a mission. We show no mercy in our tasks. If you value your life, step out now, and we’ll guarantee your safe passage.”
“......”
Still, there was only silence. This slighted the old man, and as he led his team forward, he suddenly noticed something unusual. A grenade rolled out from behind the barricade toward one of his men. Before the mercenary could pick it up and throw it back, it exploded on the spot. The blast shook the entire area, reducing it to near ruins.
“Ah! My hand!”
“Help me! Help me!”
The cries of agony and screams echoed in the ears of those nearby. Reacting swiftly, the old man drew his pistol and ended the lives of several incapacitated mercenaries who were wailing in pain. He then barked at the others, “Anyone who disrupts morale will meet the same fate. We won’t survive unless we root out that bastard!”
......
The thick scent of blood mixed with the acrid smell of gunpowder weighed heavily on everyone’s minds. They had never encountered a situation where they lost so many men without even seeing their enemy. Despite their high combat skills, how could they aim at someone they couldn’t see? This was a one-sided slaughter, and they were the lambs trapped in the slaughterhouse.
Even the old man, with his vast combat experience, realized something was wrong. Their adversary knew the terrain intimately and had delivered a devastating blow, as if he were a frequent visitor to the estate. Yet, according to Mei'er’s intelligence, no one in the estate matched the profile of this monster. Could it be Li Jing’s secret weapon? Regardless, with the enemy in the shadows, it was foolish to charge blindly. He immediately ordered a retreat, confident that if the enemy pursued, he had a plan to trap them.
“Fall back! Retreat to the nest!”
The old man issued the command, and the remaining soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, cautiously stepping backward toward the exit. Just as the last man was about to leave, a gunshot rang out from the flank, and a bullet struck his shoulder. The man groaned in pain, clutching his wound as he stumbled out.
“Huff... huff... huff...”
Ye Feng, hiding in a dark corner, finally had a chance to lean against the wall and catch his breath after watching the mercenaries retreat. The prolonged movement and intense focus had left him physically and mentally exhausted. If this continued, his stamina would run out. He needed to find Li Mucheng quickly, but searching for her in this vast estate was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Just as he was at a loss, a thought struck him: since they hadn’t captured Li Mucheng yet, she must still be hiding somewhere. If not in the estate, the only place that could delay their pursuit was... the forest on the back mountain!
“Boss! Bihu has found her. The young lady of the Li family is in the forest on the back mountain.”
Mei'er relayed the message from Bihu to the mercenary leader as soon as she received it. The leader narrowed his eyes, slightly puzzled as he glanced toward the estate.
Why hasn’t the old man returned yet? Is it really that hard to deal with one person? Never mind, focus on the girl first.
“Mei'er, take the elite guard and assist Bihu. I want to see the Li family’s daughter within ten minutes.”
“Understood.”
Mei'er removed her headset, shook her flowing hair, picked up a submachine gun, and led her team toward the forest.
Ye Feng had just lifted his foot to step out of the estate gate when he froze mid-air. Slowly, he pulled his foot back, noticing a tripwire connected to a grenade right beneath him. If he had taken that step, he would have been done for.
As Ye Feng considered another route, he heard the sound of a bullet being chambered behind him, followed by a hoarse voice.
“Hello there, first time meeting you.”
Ye Feng stood still and replied calmly, “I’m not a fan of greetings like this.”
“Oh? And do you think I enjoyed you nearly wiping out my entire squad?”
The old man pressed the barrel of his gun against the back of Ye Feng’s head, clearly relishing the situation.
“You know what? I love crushing arrogant people like you under my heel. No matter how skilled you are, you’re just another casualty. I’m the real powerhouse here.”
The old man chuckled disdainfully. Clearly, he had killed many capable individuals like Ye Feng, and it seemed to be his pleasure to prove how easily he could end their lives.
“Turn around. I’ll make sure you remember the face of the man who kills you.”
Taking a deep breath, Ye Feng slowly turned to face the old man.
“Huh? You’re...”
In the moment of the old man’s confusion, Ye Feng seized the opportunity. He grabbed the gun barrel and pushed it upward. A shot rang out, hitting the ceiling. Ye Feng then maneuvered behind the old man, using his other arm to lock the old man’s neck in a chokehold, aiming to render him unconscious.
“Cough... cough...”
The old man struggled, clutching his pistol tightly, but Ye Feng’s strength far surpassed his. Ye Feng’s combat techniques were fluid and precise, countering every move the old man made. Just as the old man broke free and tried to fire, Ye Feng tangled him up again. Slowly, the old man’s consciousness began to fade.
“Kid... you’ve still got a lot to learn.”
Unexpectedly, the old man laughed. With his free hand, he reached for a dagger strapped to his thigh, pulled it out, and stabbed it into Ye Feng’s abdomen.
“Sssshhk”
......
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
