amaotonovel Chapter 228 Crisis 4 lurks
Chapter 228 Crisis 4 lurks
"This symbol... I seem to have seen it somewhere!" Nan Li frowned slightly, and her mind quickly searched for memories related to this symbol.
"What is it?" Gao Xingchen asked anxiously. Xiao Hei paced back and forth restlessly, whimpering from time to time, as if he also felt the seriousness of the situation.
Nan Li closed her eyes and tried hard to recall. After a moment, she suddenly opened her eyes and exclaimed, "I remember! This is the mark of the Black Wind Village!"
"Black Wind Village?" Gao Xingchen was shocked. Black Wind Village was a notorious killer organization in the Nine Star Realm. They were ruthless and committed all kinds of evil. How could they be related to Judge Zhao and Village Master Sun?
"Yes, I have fought with them before when I was on a mission." Nan Li said in a cold tone, with a cold light flashing in his eyes. "This symbol is a secret code within the Black Wind Village, representing 'target'."
Gao Xingchen suddenly realized what was going on, and his face turned extremely ugly. "So, Judge Zhao and Village Chief Sun not only want to disqualify us from the competition, but also want to... kill us and silence us during the competition?!"
Nan Li nodded, looking solemn, "The assassins in Black Wind Village are all ruthless and good at hiding their whereabouts, making them hard to guard against. It seems that Judge Zhao and Village Chief Sun have really put a lot of effort into getting rid of you!"
Gao Xingchen clenched his fists, his eyes burning with anger. He couldn't just sit there and wait for death! "What should we do now?"
Nan Li pondered for a moment and calmly analyzed: "Wu Xianren said that Judge Zhao and Village Chief Sun have arranged people to ambush around the animal training ground, waiting for the opportunity to strike after the game starts. We now have two options. One is to give up the game and leave here, but in this way, we will be tantamount to admitting their false accusation and will never be able to turn the tables; the other is to take advantage of their tricks, prepare in advance, and catch them in the trap during the game!"
Gao Xingchen chose the latter without hesitation, "I choose the second way! I want to see what tricks they want to play!"
"Okay! In that case, we must hurry up." Nan Li's eyes flashed with admiration. He was indeed the man she liked. He was indeed courageous! "The assassins in Black Wind Village are best at assassination. We must take precautions in advance and never give them any chance to take advantage of us!"
Time passed by, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li hurriedly formulated a response strategy. They knew that this game was not only related to their honor and future, but also a life-and-death test!
"The killers in Black Wind Village are good at using the environment to hide themselves, so we must seize the initiative and set up traps before they take action." Nan Li pointed to the map of the animal training ground and analyzed calmly, "Here, here, and here are all places where they may hide. We need to take precautions in advance."
Gao Xingchen listened and carefully wrote down every detail. He knew that Nanli's experience was the key to their ability to escape danger.
"In addition, we also need to arrange a retreat." Nan Li continued, "Although the animal training ground is large, there are only a few exits. If we are trapped inside, the consequences will be disastrous. Therefore, we need to arrange manpower in advance to ensure that we can evacuate safely when necessary."
"I understand." Gao Xingchen nodded solemnly. He knew that this game was no longer a simple game, but a battle of life and death.
After formulating a defense plan, Nan Li began to set traps. She used her rich experience to cleverly turn some seemingly ordinary things into deadly weapons. Gao Xingchen focused on training Xiao Hei. He knew that Xiao Hei was their biggest trump card. Only by letting Xiao Hei exert his full strength could they win the game.
"Xiao Hei, you have to remember that this competition is unusual. Those people are likely to do something bad to you, so you must be fully alert and protect yourself, okay?" Gao Xingchen said earnestly while stroking Xiao Hei's head.
Xiao Hei seemed to understand Gao Xingchen's words. It raised its head and rubbed Gao Xingchen's palm with its wet nose, its eyes full of determination.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it is the day before the competition. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li have made all the preparations, and they believe that no matter what tricks Zhao the referee and Sun the village chief play, they can deal with them.
However, at this moment, Gao Xingchen suddenly received an anonymous letter. The letter only contained a short sentence: "Don't participate in the competition, otherwise you will bear the consequences at your own risk."
This letter was like a stone thrown into Gao Xingchen's calm heart, stirring up a thousand waves. Who sent him this letter? Why did they stop him from participating in the competition? Could it be that in addition to Judge Zhao and Village Master Sun, there were other people who wanted to kill him?
Gao Xingchen repeatedly stroked the letter in his hand. The simple words on it seemed to weigh on his heart like a huge stone. An inexplicable chill rose from the soles of his feet and quickly spread throughout his body. Who sent him this letter? Could it be that in addition to Judge Zhao and Village Master Sun, there were other forces that wanted to stop him from participating in the competition?
"What's wrong?" Nan Li keenly noticed Gao Xingchen's abnormality. She put down the map in her hand, walked to his side and asked softly.
Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, handed the letter to Nan Li, and said in a serious tone: "Look."
Nan Li took the letter and read it carefully, frowning slightly. She also felt that things were becoming more difficult. This letter was like a time bomb, and she didn't know when it would explode.
"It seems that the enemy we are facing this time is more powerful than we imagined." Nan Li said in a deep voice, "Xingchen, are you afraid?"
Gao Xingchen was silent for a moment, he looked out the window, a trace of struggle flashed in his eyes. He wanted to prove himself, wanted to stand at the top of the star field, but he didn't want to implicate Nan Li, and didn't want to lose his life because of his impulsiveness.
"To be honest, I..." Gao Xingchen gritted his teeth and finally admitted his fear, "I'm afraid. I'm afraid of losing you. I'm afraid that before we can realize our dreams,..."
"Silly boy," Nan Li stretched out her finger and gently pressed Gao Xingchen's lips to stop him from continuing, "Since we have decided to be together, we should face all difficulties and dangers together. Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will be by your side."
Nan Li's eyes were firm and gentle, like a warm current that dispelled the haze in Gao Xingchen's heart. He clenched his fists, and his eyes gradually became firm: "You are right, we can't retreat! No matter who wants to stop me, I will fight with all my strength, for myself and for you!"
Just as they were about to enter the animal training ground, a dark shadow flashed past them, leaving behind a string of sinister laughter. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li immediately became alert, and they turned around quickly, only to see an empty corridor.
Who is it? Could it be the messenger? Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and both had an ominous premonition in their hearts. This game is destined to be not peaceful...
Nan Li stared at Gao Xingchen with deep eyes and said firmly: "Xingchen, this letter is just to disturb your mind, you can't let them succeed. We have come this far, how can we give up so easily?"
Gao Xingchen looked at Nan Li's determined eyes, and a raging fire ignited in his heart. Yes, he couldn't just give up like this! He held Nan Li's hand tightly and said resolutely: "You are right, we can't back down! For my dream, for you, I will do my best!"
Suddenly, the door of the room was pushed open, and an old man in a gray robe with an immortal look walked in. It was Wu Xianren who had previously instructed Gao Xingchen. He stroked his gray beard, with a trace of worry in his eyes: "It seems that you have received the news."
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, feeling even more uneasy. Could there be some other hidden secret behind this? Gao Xingchen quickly stepped forward and asked respectfully, "Master Wu, what do you mean by this? Could it be that Judge Zhao and Village Chief Sun have planned some other conspiracy?"
Immortal Wu sighed and said in a heavy tone: "Judge Zhao and Village Chief Sun are just pawns. There are even bigger forces behind them controlling everything. Their real purpose is not just to stop you from participating in the competition, but to put you to death!"
"What?!" Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were shocked when they heard this. A chill ran from their feet to their hearts. Who on earth was so cruel that he wanted to kill Gao Xingchen? Gao Xingchen suppressed the fear in his heart and asked, "Master Wu, do you know who is behind this? Why did they do this?"
Immortal Wu shook his head and said solemnly: "This matter is too complicated, and I cannot know the whole truth. I only know that this force is very powerful. You must be careful and cautious, and never take it lightly!"
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were in a very heavy mood. They originally thought it was just a simple game, but they didn't expect that there was such a huge conspiracy behind it. They knew that this game was not only about winning or losing, but also about their survival.
"Don't worry, Master Wu, we will be careful." Gao Xingchen nodded solemnly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.
Nan Li also clenched the hilt of the sword in his hand and said in a cold tone: "Whoever wants to hurt Xingchen must get past me first!"
Immortal Wu looked at the young couple in front of him and nodded with relief. He knew that this storm was unavoidable, but he believed that Gao Xingchen and Nan Li would be able to overcome the difficulties and turn danger into safety.
Leaving the inn, Gao Xingchen and Nan Li walked side by side to the animal training ground. They both knew that what awaited them was a cruel test. Just as they were about to enter the animal training ground, a dark shadow flashed past them, leaving behind a string of sinister laughter. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li immediately became alert, and they quickly turned around, only to see an empty corridor.
Who is it? Is it the messenger? Or is it the mastermind behind the scenes as Wu Xianren mentioned? Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other, and both had an ominous premonition in their hearts. This game is destined to be not peaceful...
At this time, the animal training arena was already bustling with people, and the audience was looking forward to this much-anticipated competition. Gao Xingchen took a deep breath, suppressed his anxiety, and walked towards the entrance resolutely with Xiao Hei in hand...