Zhang Xiaofei, who was about to retreat, stopped.

He couldn't just give up like that.

The Great Demon King, Ye Fan, was in this courtyard. It was an opportunity won by the sacrifice of his companions.

He took out the two Desert Eagles from his waist.

These two guns came from the Wangbei Army, supposedly acquired from the Rakshasa, given to him by the Zhang Brothers.

Originally, he was almost selected for the national shooting team; now, as an Evolver with heightened senses, he had absolute confidence in his marksmanship.

The only fear was not seeing Ye Fan, but as long as he did, he was sure of a kill.

He moved along the shadow of the wall towards the courtyard.

A patrol passed in front, but they didn't seem very alert.

Zhang Xiaofei, who had prepared for a fierce battle, unexpectedly managed to sneak in.

"It seems that the core of danger is actually safe."

He stealthily slipped into the courtyard and suddenly saw a figure heading towards the side door.

"Ye Fan!"

The lights in the courtyard weren't bright, but Ye Fan was too conspicuous, wearing a white cape.

Walking boldly ahead, dressed like that in the middle of the night, who was he trying to impress?

Zhang Xiaofei's eyes lit up.

Indeed, fortune favors the prepared mind. Ye Fan, the Great Demon King, was alone.

After looking around to ensure no one noticed, he quietly followed.

Exiting the side door, he saw a pond.

The pond was formed by the first drop in the Star River after it flowed out of the Xing'an Mountain Range, spanning over 2,000 square meters.

The sound of rushing water filled the air as Ye Fan approached the pond's edge.

He shook his white cape, and the Dawn emblem on it seemed to have a luminescent quality.

The sight made Zhang Xiaofei nauseous; Ye Fan's mannerisms made him want to rush over and punch him in the face.

"Show off while you can; your time is up soon."

He pulled out one of his guns, ready to strike.

At that moment, Ye Fan suddenly spoke.

"You all are really slow."

Zhang Xiaofei, hidden behind a tree, was stunned.

Ye Fan had discovered him?

How could that be?

He didn't act immediately. Although he had a good shot, he still needed to consider how to retreat after dealing with Ye Fan.

After all, life is precious; no one wants to die.

He also wanted to see if Ye Fan was speaking to him.

Ye Fan spoke again.

"Stop pretending. I noticed you the moment you entered my base. I've instructed my subordinates to hold back and not kill all of you easily. You're the last one left."

Zhang Xiaofei held his breath, worried.

If what Ye Fan said was true, how had he done it?

With no modern communication like before, what did he mean by "play"?

Ye Fan didn't turn around, standing with his hands behind him by the pond.

"Seems like you won't cry until you see the coffin. Fine, let's play a game."

"From now on, we'll draw our guns and shoot at each other. Whoever gets knocked down first surrenders. How about that?"

"Hehe! Still silent, you sneaky guy hiding under the tree, thinking I can't see you? If you don't speak, I guarantee you'll have no place to be buried!"

Zhang Xiaofei couldn't stay hidden any longer.

He emerged from behind the tree, his face puzzled.

"How did you find me?"

"No need to worry about that. This is your only chance. I'll give you five seconds; after that, we'll both open fire. Starting the countdown now."

"Five....."

Ye Fan began counting, and Zhang Xiaofei was about to fire.

But unexpectedly, Ye Fan was even faster.

While speaking, he turned and fired a shot!

biu~~!

A shot hit Zhang Xiaofei's right leg.

Zhang Xiaofei, truly an Evolver, reacted quickly despite Ye Fan's underhanded early shot.

Ignoring the pain in his right leg, he raised his gun and fired multiple shots!

Bang bang bang~~~!

Such a big target, if he missed, he might as well commit suicide.

But Ye Fan was quicker.

After firing at Zhang Xiaofei, he squatted on the ground, his cape wrapped tightly around him, leaving no gaps.

All three shots hit, yet Ye Fan seemed unscathed.

Then Zhang Xiaofei saw the cape slightly open, and a gun barrel poked out, firing another shot at him.

Another biu, hitting his left leg.

With his right leg already injured and now the left, he couldn't stand anymore, collapsing to the ground.

Zhang Xiaofei knew he was finished. With both legs wounded, he couldn't even run.

The cape must be bulletproof, explaining Ye Fan's boldness in challenging him.

He still looked for opportunities, seeking a shooting angle.

But Ye Fan removed the cape, holding it up like a magician, giving him no shooting angle, approaching step by step.

Once in front of Zhang Xiaofei, he kicked his weapons aside.

Then collecting his gun, Ye Fan donned the cape again and smiled at Zhang Xiaofei.

"You've lost!"

"Yes, I've lost, but I'm not convinced! Ye Fan, save your words. Since I've fallen into your hands, I haven't planned on living. End it for me."

Ye Fan chuckled: "Everyone wants an easy end, but how can all get their wish? Agree to one condition, and I'll let you live."

Zhang Xiaofei gave him a disdainful look: "Ye Fan, you're just relying on your subordinates to throw your weight around. What strength do you have to negotiate with me? Do you think I'm afraid of death? Then you're mistaken."

Ye Fan snorted: "Look down on me? I just don't want to show my power in front of ordinary people like you."

Zhang Xiaofei scoffed, clearly thinking Ye Fan's words were nonsense.

Seeing Zhang Xiaofei's expression, Ye Fan said no more and stood up.

He slowly returned to the pond's edge, spreading his arms wide.

"Playing tricks....."

Zhang Xiaofei's words were cut off by Ye Fan's sudden incantation.

"Cursed creatures awaken from the deep sea....."

"Following the footsteps of fate to the Demon King's side....."

"Come forth, my Summoned Beast No. 390!"

With a splash, a massive shadow surged from the water!

Immense tentacles danced in the air, blotting out the sky!

A head larger than a house, eyes bigger than lanterns, glowed ominously green in the darkness.

Mist rose, demonic energy permeating the air!

It felt like the Caribbean winds had swept inland, changing the landscape.

A scene from myths, enough to break anyone's nerves!

The creature came ashore, standing behind Ye Fan.

Man and beast together stared down at the terrified Zhang Xiaofei.

A massive tentacle reached out, covering his face with a suction cup the size of a basin.

The suction cup directly snatched Zhang Xiaofei from the ground, lifting him up.

He couldn't breathe.

Struggling desperately, but the cold, slippery hand was so massive and sturdy, he couldn't budge it.

Ye Fan's voice, near and far, came to his ears: "Can we talk now?"

Claiming to be fearless, Zhang Xiaofei nodded like a pecking chick.

********

Wang Dashan endured the most anxious night of his life.

The Dawn Army took the weapons from the bathtubs, but then nothing happened.

No immediate retaliation as he imagined, nor did anyone come to question him.

The four-man operation team he sent out was also silent.

Gunfire and even artillery were heard from the core district, but it was eerily quiet afterward, without the chaos expected from an assassination.

All this left him uneasy, wanting to leave but unable to immediately.

These days, Ye Fan continued to publicize their partnership with the Dawn Army in city defense.

The contract had been announced across Huacheng.

If they abandoned the city, they would owe the Dawn Army 500 kilograms of Gold.

Such a large amount of Gold would be difficult even for the Alliance to gather; he couldn't risk taking such responsibility.

He waited until dawn, only to see someone arriving from the outer city.

Zhang Xiaofei!

Why was Zhang Xiaofei, supposed to be in the Inner City District, outside now?

Zhang Xiaofei hurried over, looking pale.

"Dashan! We must retreat!"

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