At this moment, Zhao Fanghua walked towards Yun Fan, playfully saying, "My Yun Gege, I didn't expect you to fall for a beauty's charm too!"
"Enough nonsense, if you want to fight, then fight!"
Yun Fan struggled to stay conscious.
"Is that so? Then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
In an instant, Zhao Fanghua brandished her dagger and swiftly attacked Yun Fan. This time, she was confident of victory.
As expected, Yun Fan's reaction was much slower, but he still managed to dodge Zhao Fanghua's fatal blow.
"You're asking for death!"
Zhao Fanghua was furious. Although she had the absolute advantage, she didn't let it cloud her judgment. Instead, she engaged Yun Fan in a tug-of-war.
She was waiting for an opportunity, for the effects of the drug to fully take hold before taking Yun Fan down in one decisive strike.
Yun Fan felt his mind growing increasingly muddled. He knew that if he dragged this out any longer, he would surely lose. He had to quickly kill Zhao Fanghua to change the situation.
So, while his mind was still somewhat coherent, he launched an attack.
"Oh? Still thinking of defeating me at this stage? You're too naive!"
Zhao Fanghua quickly distanced herself, refusing to engage Yun Fan head-on.
After several rounds, Yun Fan's thoughts became more and more chaotic. He looked ahead, seeing only a blur.
All he could hear was Lin Tianxin's heart-wrenching cries.
"You go quickly, don't worry about me!"
Lin Tianxin wept. Although in her eyes, Yun Fan was an undeniable scoundrel, having toyed with and humiliated her countless times.
But at this moment, all her hatred had dissipated.
"Yun Gege, your willpower is truly tenacious! But Sister advises you to give up struggling!"
Zhao Fanghua chuckled playfully. "This way, Sister will grant you a quick end. If you resist further, Sister will have to torment you!"
"You talk too much!"
Although his eyes were blurred, and he seemed to see multiple illusory figures of Zhao Fanghua, he still forced himself to shake his head, preparing for a final gamble.
Alas, the drug's effects grew increasingly severe, and finally, he couldn't help but kneel on the ground.
Zhao Fanghua was overjoyed at this. This was the perfect moment to strike. She approached Yun Fan, step by step, like the God of Death.
Though her steps were graceful, like a top model, only those who knew Shura's fearsome reputation understood that these were the steps of death.
"No!"
Lin Tianxin trembled and said, "Please don't kill him. I'll give my life for his!"
"Still trying to show affection at a time like this!"
Zhao Fanghua's playful expression instantly turned cold.
At this moment, she was in front of Yun Fan, her dagger at his neck. "It's all over!"
Then, she drew the dagger across Yun Fan's throat.
"No..."
Lin Tianxin screamed, closing her eyes tightly, unable to bear witness to this brutal scene.
However, in the next instant, the air seemed to freeze.
Yun Fan's bare hands grabbed her dagger.
"How is this possible?"
Zhao Fanghua's expression changed. She couldn't believe that Yun Fan could still maintain his consciousness.
Yun Fan said coldly, "You forced my hand!"
With that, he immediately took out three silver needles and pricked himself. He, who had been drowsy, suddenly became energetic.
"Not good!"
Zhao Fanghua sensed danger and, abandoning the opportunity for a fatal blow, retreated to a safe distance.
Yun Fan's eyes filled with murderous intent. "Your death is here!"
With that, Yun Fan attacked like a roaring tiger. That's right, although this technique of sealing acupoints with silver needles could put him into a brief peak state,
its effects were not long-lasting. If he didn't seize this opportunity to kill Zhao Fanghua, he would fall into a coma once the effect wore off.
"Bang!"
After one move, Zhao Fanghua was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing into a concrete wall.
"Pfft!"
Zhao Fanghua spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling as if her internal organs were about to shatter.
"Is this your true strength?"
Even Zhao Fanghua couldn't help but gasp in cold air. Yun Fan was definitely one of the few terrifying powerhouses she had ever seen.
"Die!"
Yun Fan didn't hesitate and struck.
Zhao Fanghua panicked. Facing Yun Fan in this state, she couldn't even last ten moves.
At this critical juncture of life and death, Zhao Fanghua decided to take a gamble.
She then braced her injured body and grabbed Lin Tianxin.
"If you dare take another step forward, she's dead!"
At this moment, her sharp dagger was at Lin Tianxin's neck. A slight movement would be enough to sever Lin Tianxin's throat.
As it turned out, her gamble paid off.
Yun Fan stood his ground, not taking another step.
"Let her go, and I'll let you go too!"
Yun Fan said calmly. It wasn't that he wanted to spare Zhao Fanghua, but he couldn't hold on any longer.
The silver needle acupoint sealing was a forbidden technique unique to the Ghost Valley, consuming power to stimulate one's potential. By now, his strength was almost depleted.
"Of course, I'll let her go, but not now!"
Zhao Fanghua sneered. "Retreat twenty paces, otherwise, I'll kill her immediately!"
Lin Tianxin trembled inwardly. She didn't know if Yun Fan would retreat twenty paces for her. After all, in her opinion, Yun Fan might be more eager to deal with the troublesome enemy, Zhao Fanghua.
"Fine!"
Yun Fan immediately retreated twenty paces.
Zhao Fanghua breathed a sigh of relief. Twenty paces was a very short distance, but for a powerhouse of her level, it was enough to escape.
"It seems your Yun Gege is willing to pay quite a price for you. If I were you, I'd marry him!"
Zhao Fanghua said enviously.
"Hmph!"
Lin Tianxin snorted and asked, "Can you fulfill your promise now?"
"My Lin Meimei, we'll meet again! Although Sister is very reluctant to part with you!"
Zhao Fanghua's lips curled into a seductive smile, and she vanished from the spot.
At this moment, Yun Fan rushed over, wanting to help Lin Tianxin untie herself. But Lin Tianxin quickly said, "Don't come here, get out quickly!"
"What's wrong?"
Yun Fan asked, confused.
"There's a bomb in this box. It will explode if it's tilted even slightly!"
Lin Tianxin warned.
"What?"
Yun Fan hadn't expected Zhao Fanghua to be so despicable, leaving a hidden trick.
So, he quickly warned, "Don't move, I'll help you disarm the bomb!"
"Can you disarm bombs?"
"No!"
Yun Fan answered directly. That's right, he was a descendant of the Ghost Valley, not a king of soldiers, so of course, he couldn't disarm bombs.
But he still wanted to try, after all, he couldn't stand by and watch someone die.
However, at this moment, the display on the box began to count down, with only one minute left.
"Not good!"
Yun Fan's face was filled with anxiety. He only hated fate for being unfair, and that someone as kind as Lin Tianxin shouldn't die a tragic death.
"There's no time!"
Lin Tianxin gave up hope, tears welling up in her eyes as she said to Yun Fan, "Can I ask you a question?"
"Ask away!"
Yun Fan didn't know what question Lin Tianxin wanted to ask, but he quickly agreed.
"In your heart, am I really, truly so worthless?"
"No! You are great in my heart, okay!"
Yun Fan vehemently denied it, not understanding why Lin Tianxin would ask such a question.
This answer exceeded Lin Tianxin's expectations, so she intended to ask Yun Fan again why he had called her, the proud daughter of the Lin family, a Yaksha at the Lin residence before.
However, before she could ask, the display reached zero.
"Ah!"
Lin Tianxin let out a scream, and even Yun Fan was startled.
However, the box did not explode. Instead, a bouquet of roses popped out.
"I guessed you must have been scared. My Lin Meimei, is this surprise exciting enough?"
The display showed these words.
Only then did they realize they had both been tricked by Zhao Fanghua.
At this moment, Yun Fan felt like he was about to faint.
"Are you alright!"
Lin Tianxin quickly supported Yun Fan.
Yun Fan struggled and said, "I'm fine, just about to faint!"
"But before I faint, can you grant me one request?"
"Mmmhmm!"
Lin Tianxin nodded shyly. In her mind, Yun Fan was about to propose to her, and she intended to let go of past grievances and accept Yun Fan's proposal.
"After I wake up, can you give me a foot massage?"
"I'll pay, no freebies!"
Lin Tianxin, who had been full of anticipation, was doused with a bucket of cold water. She didn't know why this vulgar guy wanted her, the proud daughter of the Lin family, to give him a foot massage.
She didn't know what this guy was thinking. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, and Lin Tianxin immediately cursed furiously:
"Get lost!"
Then, Yun Fan passed out in his unwillingness, ultimately failing to realize his wish.
...
Chen family villa.
"Young Master, Shura has failed!"
The messenger reported, "She asked me to tell the Young Master that she will act again after her injuries have healed!"
Chen Xuan's heart burned with rage upon hearing that even Shura had failed. Yun Fan's strength had exceeded his expectations.
"However, Young Master need not worry too much. Two elders will be sent from the family to assist. Meanwhile, Shangdao Guitou's brother, Shangdao Guitengman, has also rushed over from the island country to avenge his younger brother!"
Only then did Chen Xuan relax. That's right, according to his usual modus operandi, he certainly hadn't let Shangdao Guitou live.
After all, the Shangdao family had great influence in the island country, and this family had now transformed from his partner into his foreign aid.
"It's just..."
"Speak quickly if you have something to say!"
Chen Xuan was not satisfied with his subordinate's hesitant speech.
The subordinate quickly said, "It's just that the family is not very satisfied with the Young Master. They have only given the Young Master one last chance!"
"Hmph!"
Chen Xuan let out a cold snort. He had started with a royal flush, but now he was left with only a weak hand. However, with so many experts deployed this time, in his opinion, Yun Fan would surely die even if he had three heads and six arms.
"Furthermore, Young Master, you must consider carefully. If the involvement of people from the island country is exposed, it might be difficult to explain to the family!"
Chen Xuan was annoyed and said coldly, "I have my own decisions. Why do you need to butt in!"
"Yes!"
His subordinate dared not say more.
"Hiss!"
At this moment, Chen Xuan took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, saying, "I'm very angry right now..."
As soon as he finished speaking, his subordinate knelt before him in a coordinated manner.
Chen Xuan instantly exploded in anger and kicked his subordinate flying.
"Get out of my sight!"