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Chapter 58: Swift and Decisive
Chapter 58: Swift and Decisive
In a narrow alley, Yang Yao led Ji Jingqiu towards an abandoned house deep within.
Yang Yao halted his steps, "As we discussed earlier, I'll go first to draw their fire. You enter from the side to rescue the person. Remember, don't hold back! Holding back only endangers yourself!"
Ji Jingqiu nodded, already dressed in protective gear.
This was his first real combat experience, and he took several deep breaths, visualizing the Flame Prison in his mind. His slightly agitated heart was covered with a thin layer of calm, shutting out the external chaos and disturbances. His mind regained tranquility and depth.
Using the shadows cast by the wall, Yang Yao moved silently, almost blending with the pulse of the surrounding environment. Strength began to condense in every inch of his muscles, like a hunting tiger, poised and ready to strike.
Suddenly, a shadow of an armed person appeared on the ground ahead.
Ji Jingqiu witnessed his senior brother pounce like an arrow, gently crushing the opponent's neck, and then silently landing, catching the limp body as it fell.
"Who's there?!"
Yang Yao's hunting was almost silent, but the people inside still noticed. A furious voice shouted from within.
Yang Yao remained silent, dropping the body in his hand. His figure burst into action, charging like a bulldozer, smashing through the wall and rushing towards the source of the sound.
This action instantly stirred up a hornet's nest.
The pre-positioned heat weapons roared with gunfire.
Ji Jingqiu sidestepped, sneaked into the backyard from behind, and leaped, grabbing the window sill of the third floor and jumping in.
The room inside was empty.
He stood at the doorway, listening intently as several people hurriedly ran downstairs, and then quickly left the house to search for Lou Qinglan.
Soon, he found Lou Qinglan sleeping in the inner room.
Before he could approach, a figure in the corner burst into action! Ji Jingqiu sidestepped just in time, a thin layer of sweat appearing on his forehead.
Upon the first clash, Ji Jingqiu realized that the opponent's physical qualities surpassed his own, but it was not overwhelming. It seemed like a True Seed who had not yet forged an essence body.
Hiding inside the room was a man with a scar on his face, his body sturdy and robust.
"Body Forging?" The man snarled, his body's center of gravity sinking. He aimed straight for Ji Jingqiu's shoulder and neck, vital points.
Ji Jingqiu noticed thick calluses on the man's fingertips, indicating that he had practiced fist techniques for a long time.
He used the terrain to his advantage and circled the man several times, his core framework both offensive and defensive.
The scarred man seized an opportunity, grabbing Ji Jingqiu's wrist with one hand and using the momentum to lock his joints with the other. He didn't use fist techniques but unexpectedly employed grappling techniques.
Ji Jingqiu remained calm, using the man's wrist-locking strength to twist and spin his body, freeing himself from the restraints and twisting the man's arm behind his back, thus transforming defense into offense.
Among the Divine Tiger Techniques, there were also basic grappling and counter-grappling techniques.
The scarred man roared, leaning forward, breaking free from the restraints. He exhaled heavily, turning to deliver a cannon punch.
From grappling to cannon punch, this punch was extremely abrupt and powerful, with deep and heavy force. The momentum was like a whirlwind, as if the air itself was being torn apart!
In this narrow space, the punch gave Ji Jingqiu an unavoidable feeling.
Fortunately, he had prepared for the man's fist techniques. His inner strength burst forth, forcefully turning his body, dodging the punch, and using the twisting force to grasp the moment the scarred man inhaled, the moment of breath exchange. He ruthlessly smashed his palm into the man's temple!
The blow truly struck, and the scarred man's body almost collapsed, his mind filled with shock.
Seizing the opportunity, Ji Jingqiu launched an offensive, forcing the scarred man, who was now on the defensive, into the corner.
At that moment, a man with a gun suddenly rushed in from the side, aiming and firing without hesitation, disregarding the unconscious girl inside the room.
Ji Jingqiu's eyes flashed with determination. He channeled his inner strength throughout his body, and with the protection of his gear, he withstood two gunshots, then moved in close to smash the man's throat.
However, this brief respite gave the scarred man a chance to catch his breath. He quickly adjusted his state, charging like a giant bear.
Ji Jingqiu stabilized his core framework, circling and engaging the scarred man.
Soon, the enraged scarred man realized the situation was turning unfavorable.
Ji Jingqiu's agility and speed were not far behind, but his strength was clearly inferior. In this confined space, the scarred man held the advantage.
However, the opponent's offense and defense were perfectly coordinated, especially in their seamless transitions, leaving almost no openings. Instead, they often seized the initiative, even when he deliberately led Ji Qiu into attacking to expose a weakness. The latter was quick to retreat and defend.
This made it difficult for Scarface to fight.
Suddenly, the ground beneath them tilted, and the entire house began to collapse.
Scarface's body swayed, his eyes widened in anger. Indeed, the young man who had never shown any weakness took a step forward and punched straight into his temple! Under this punch, Scarface's life hung in the balance as he fell to the ground.
Ji Jingqiu stepped forward to deliver another punch, then took a deep breath. He quickly lifted the unconscious girl from the bed and jumped out of the window, sending a message to Zhang Xingyi at the same time.
When he had run a dozen meters away, he turned back to see the house collapse under the clash of two inhuman figures. Amidst the swirling dust, a brutal and direct hand-to-hand combat ensued.
The dull sound of flesh colliding made the onlookers feel as if they were experiencing it themselves, their bodies resonating in sympathy, leaving them weak and uncomfortable.
As the dust settled, Ji Jingqiu witnessed his senior brother's muscles bulging, his bones creaking, and his tendons straining like a taut bowstring. He crossed his steps, twisted his body, and punched with a roar like a tiger's cry. The opponent showed no sign of retreat, and their fists collided like battering rams.
In an instant, two forces surged like dragons and snakes, neither yielding to the other. The vigorous waves of energy rolled like spring thunder, causing bricks and mud to fly and explode, flattening everything in their path for dozens of meters.
(End of Chapter)
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