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Chapter83
Ye Lipai also stepped back a few paces, snatched up a gun, and opened fire at them, barking orders: "Kill them!"
Chapter 053: Punishment
Zhou You had surveyed the surroundings earlier; this courtyard of Hu Shien was right in the center of the Heavy Sword Sect. It had exits on all sides except the rear, where a building had collapsed. The other three sides were now encircled by people.
Quickly backing away with the two people, Zhou You moved through the gaps between walls, seeking cover. Seeing this, Ye Lipai let go of his weapon and grabbed a rocket launcher. With a resounding "boom," the rocket hit the half-collapsed wall behind Zhou You, turning the surrounding wood and stone into rubble and revealing the entrance to an underground chamber.
Taking advantage of the moment when everyone was stunned, Zhou You carried the people and vaulted over the wall, running outward.
"Quick, chase them!" With an order from Ye Lipai, some moved, while others hesitated. The second senior brother held Ye Lipai back and asked, "Senior Brother, I... I saw Master's body."
Hu Shien had fallen by the entrance of the secret chamber, his bathrobe in tatters. So, he lay naked on the ground. Coupled with Zhou You carrying a woman and those unsettling words from Cheng Suran, a sense of discomfort started to creep into the hearts of some disciples.
Ye Lipai commanded some disciples to collect the body of their master. He himself led others to chase Zhou You, rallying them with the banner of avenging their master. This indeed mobilized quite a few people.
Zhou You had already led the people out of the Heavy Sword Sect. Numerous cars were parked outside the gate. He shattered a car's window, opened the door, shoved the two people inside, then sat in the driver's seat. Only then did he realize that he couldn't start the car without the key.
Li Yunxi crawled over and said, "Let me do it!"
Zhou You gave her space, and saw her fiddling for a moment before the car roared to life. She then cautioned, "Hold on tight!" The car sped away.
Disciples from the Heavy Sword Sect were in close pursuit, occasionally firing shots in their direction. In the early morning, many were sound asleep, only to be awakened by the sound of gunfire.
Miao Miao and the others were perched on the rooftop of a tall building, eating. Naturally, they heard the commotion below. "How exciting! Who stirred up the hornet's nest?"
Qin Lifen, holding binoculars, took a look and recognized the flags on the cars—they belonged to the Heavy Sword Sect. Then, he noticed the leading car also belonged to the Heavy Sword Sect. "An internal conflict? But is there anyone within the Heavy Sword Sect daring enough?"
Miao Miao snatched the binoculars and, through the rearview mirror, saw a woman driving the car. She spat out the bone she was gnawing on and said to the other two, "I'm going down to help. Are you coming along, or just watching?"
Qin Lifen disagreed, "Without even understanding the situation, whose side are you helping?"
"Nonsense! Women help women, that's only natural. Besides, I've long been irritated by the damned Heavy Sword Sect." Miao Miao unfurled her glider and swooped down from the rooftop.
Inside the car, Zhou You watched as the pursuers closed in. They were undoubtedly more familiar with the city's layout. Occasionally, they nearly cut them off. Zhou You had a handgun that Shao Qi had given him, so he shot and burst the pursuers' tires whenever their cars drew close. They barely escaped being cornered several times.
Zhou You regretted not buying the electronic map. His internal energy was depleting, and at this moment, he didn't dare to use his psychic power extensively to explore the route. Fortunately, Li Yunxi was skilled at driving. Hopefully, they wouldn't be caught up with in a short while.
"Try to head towards the outskirts of the city, and if possible, the military district."
Li Yunxi broke out in a cold sweat. "I'd love to, but I don't know the way."
"Cough, cough..." The only one in the car who knew the way was struggling. The car swayed back and forth, and he felt like he might die in that car. "The military district is to the east. Keep heading east."
Li Yunxi drifted through an intersection and then saw two large trucks blocking the road ahead. It was clear they had been arranged there in advance.
She hit the brakes, and the screeching sound of tires grinding against the road pierced the air. When the pursuing car behind them saw them stop, it immediately surrounded them from all sides.
Just then, Miao Miao landed on the roof of Zhou You's car, wielding a laser gun to fire at the obstructing trucks. The laser swept across, quickly carving a path. Li Yunxi didn't have time to glance at who had landed on the roof and pressed the accelerator to surge forward.
Climbing out of the car window and onto the roof, Zhou You recognized the female instructor from yesterday's training. With a smile, he said, "Beautiful instructor, thanks for the rescue."
Miao Miao asked in surprise, "Why are you here? Aren't you with Shao... Shao Gong?"
"No, there were some unexpected events."
With no time for many questions, Miao Miao saw the gun in his hand and was surprised again. She then cleared the pursuers behind them, all the while contacting her two colleagues through an earpiece.
If it were anyone else, she might not have cared, but this was the person who Marshal Shao wouldn't let leave—definitely important.
The car continued to speed toward the city's outskirts, nearly reaching the security checkpoint at the city's entrance. Li Yunxi had to slow down.
With all the commotion, the city defense team had caught up. They trailed behind the Heavy Sword Sect, unable to match their speed.
The guards at the security checkpoint had received the message and were prepared. They had not only closed the city gate but also set up barricades ahead. Heavy weapons were aimed at Zhou You's car.
"Listen up, everyone in the car. Stop for inspection immediately. Disobedience will result in lethal force. Repeat..."
Miao Miao raised her hand in a gesture, then said to the people in the car, "It's better for you to abandon the car. The three of us can each take one person and fly you over."
However, Zhou You pointed toward the area above the city gate. "There are several laser cannons up there. I'm afraid your gliders won't make it. If the defense of this base can't even hold off a few humans like us, it's quite pathetic."
"So, what do we do?"
"I'll divert their attention. You guys fly out. Head to the military district and get help. It's quite close to here."
Miao Miao shook her head. "No need to make it complicated. My colleagues must have already notified Marshal Shao. But they might not arrive in time."
Zhou You's eyes lit up. "That's good. We just need to buy time."