"We didn't! That was an accident just now!" we explained.
"Don't talk nonsense, we're going to kill you!" Those teachers and students advanced with their guns, but without pulling the trigger. It was clear they intended to capture us alive. At this moment, I really wished my sister and her master would appear, but I had no idea where they were.
I had no choice but to nod at Liu Yuning. Don't always rely on others!
Just as we simultaneously lunged out, fighting these thugs desperately, those people didn't fire but instead engaged us in a bare-handed brawl. I discovered Liu Yuning's speed and strength were incredibly astonishing. She alone took down over a dozen criminals stronger than her. As for me, I wasn't weak either. A knee strike, fast as lightning, sent one person flying, followed by a punch as fierce as a killing blow that landed on a teacher's face, completely deforming it!
Liu Yuning circled around them with astonishing speed. When she found an opening, she twisted her hands, and a student's neck was snapped. Then, she seized another opportunity, grabbed someone's shoulder, and executed a flawless suplex, sending the guy flying. With a loud thud, everyone around us was left groaning on the ground, their teeth scattered.
As we regrouped, I couldn't help but ask, "Why didn't you reveal yourself earlier?"
"There are things I can't tell you, at least not yet. If I had revealed myself earlier, I'd probably be hunted down by now, you know, He Sheng!"
"This..."
"Mm, when the time is right, I'll tell you who I really am."
"Okay!"
"Actually, you've gotten much stronger too, hehe, did you learn from your sister!"
"Of course. With such a powerful sister, wouldn't it be a waste not to learn from her?"
"Alright, let's tie up these prisoners first!"
Since there weren't enough ropes, we had to gather everyone together and tie them all up with what we had.
Watching us wipe our hands, looking relaxed, the few teachers who could still speak said in terror, "Can the professor handle these two?"
"I think we're really in trouble this time. What do we do, we've been caught!"
"What else can we do? The professor should be able to think of something, we can only pin our hopes on the professor now!"
The professor they mentioned was likely that scientist. I ignored them, found a staircase, exchanged a look with Liu Yuning, and pressed forward!
There was no more hesitation. Arresting that scientist was the most important thing. We ran with all our might, without looking back or faltering. Soon, we reached what seemed to be the fourth floor of the ancient castle. It felt empty here, and I wondered if there would be any danger.
On the surface, it appeared empty, but maintaining a distance, one could see that it was actually filled with various boxes stacked layer upon layer. The scene was as if stairs were built from boxes around us. Upon closer inspection, we realized they were blocking a stairwell. I never expected a scientist to resort to such childish tricks.
But I felt that guy wouldn't let us pass so easily. There would probably be more danger ahead. Neither of us advanced immediately but instead scouted around the boxes. Fortunately, our flashlights helped. We indeed discovered something unusual behind the boxes: many cracks and a very familiar scent!
How could this be? Could there be traces of them here too?
Just as this thought arose in my mind, a booming sound echoed from the cracks. We were familiar with this sound, and it wasn't the first time we'd heard it. It was countless rats breaking through the cages of boxes, about to surge out!
Fortunately, we had strong flashlights. Otherwise, if we had been that close to the boxes when the rats emerged, we would have been in trouble.
"Back off! Back off!" I shouted first, and Liu Yuning and I quickly retreated. But the rats surged out from the boxes like a tide. It turned out these boxes were used to store them. Judging by the volume and number of these boxes, hundreds of thousands of them could fit!
Being completely surrounded like this was no simple matter. To be precise, we were doomed!
There was no possibility of returning to the lower levels now, as we discovered even more rats sweeping down from the stairs behind us. Additionally, they were emerging from the castle walls. Never mind how others were faring; we were likely to be bitten to death. At this moment, Liu Yuning and I were almost pressed together, surrounded by countless rats. Although they dared not cross the strong light for a while, I knew they had undergone several evolutions and were becoming less afraid of light.
We had already witnessed it once in Lester. This time, they began using the bodies of their companions as obstacles, slowly pushing their companions' bodies to stack layer upon layer, advancing towards us. Just as they were about to reach our feet, an iron ladder fell from the ceiling. The despicable scientist, wherever he was, roared, "Aren't you good at climbing? You dared to climb that terrifying tall tower before. Let's see if you can escape from this pile of rats this time! Starting the countdown!"
As soon as his voice faded, we witnessed even more rats smashing through the walls and ceiling like a tsunami, surging towards us. At that moment, Liu Yuning also shouted, "Go!"
She and I climbed upwards together, grabbing the iron ladder and desperately ascending like madmen. However, the rats below us chased relentlessly, their mouths constantly gnawing at the ladder, causing it to shake violently. Both of us almost lost our balance. Fortunately, thanks to our countless difficult training, we could still manage. As we climbed to a railing at the top, we simultaneously extended our grappling hooks, latching onto the wall on the other side. Soon, we reached a platform and stood firm. Looking at the rats still chasing behind us, the only way forward was a turret in the ancient castle. Perhaps the scientist was right; we had to climb again, or the rats would catch up quickly!
Liu Yuning and I exchanged a look, then activated our grappling hooks, securing them to a stable point on the turret's wall. We stepped onto a concrete platform and began climbing upwards!
There were even more rats above now. Initially concentrated around the ancient castle, they had later covered the surrounding forests and mountains. These rats wouldn't think of running outwards, would they?