"Are you sure it's okay?" Xiao Feng pulled Tie Niu aside and asked seriously.
Tie Wa had a bewildered look on his face and replied, "I'm healthy as a horse, eat well, nothing's wrong at all."
"I an, have you really thought it through?"
Xiao Feng was indeed worried, thinking that Tie Wa might not have completely co to terms with things. If that's the case, any more pressure might lead to complications.
Tie Wa paused, then promptly realized what Xiao Feng was asking about. He nodded and said, "I've figured it out, just..."
"Just what?"
"Just feel sorry for that sister. I was a bit too heavy-handed that day."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xue Nuofu, looking like he was on adrenaline, ran over in two steps and interjected, "Since you feel guilty, why not invite her for a al, apologize, offer a drink at the table, and beco friends afterwards?"
"You an be your girlfriend?" Xiao Feng rubbed his brow and mocked, "Old Xue, at a ti like this, you're still thinking about your little romantic affairs?
Learn from ; I always prioritize business, leaving won aside, not dwelling on them."
After saying this, he turned and whispered to Du Qingyue, "Keep an eye on things, and if you sense anything wrong, run imdiately."
"Okay." Du Qingyue nodded in agreent and reminded him, "You be careful too."
Xue Nuofu looked at Xiao Feng and then at Du Qingyue, feeling upset inside.
Damn it!
How do you have the nerve to lecture ?
"Hurry and help!"
On the box, Pang Tong, who was "out of beans to spill," yelled out sullenly.
His anger was such that he almost wanted to spit out a mouthful of blood.
We've got Gu Shi pinned down completely; if you don't hurry up and act, fine. But you're still in the mood to chat?
The two groups yet to join the battle both looked at Xiao Feng and Hua Ling, waiting for them to issue commands.
And Hua Ling looked at Xiao Feng, showing a reliance on his leadership.
"Help out with a round first, aim to push Gu Shi into the pit." Xiao Feng said quickly.
"Bang bang bang bang!"
The Demon Suppression Action Team mbers each snapped the rope around their wrists and moved closer to the door, blocking Gu Shi's retreat.
Gong Kaishan cast a glare at Tie Wa, "Kid, just you wait, we're not finished yet!"
"Who's afraid of you?" Tie Wa glared back, not yielding an inch in spirit.
At this mont, Gu Shi struggled to get up from the ground.
His hands were already bloody and mutilated, with so places showing white bone, making anyone who saw it feel a sharp pain.
His face was full of lumps and bumps, swelling here and there, making it look nerve-wracking.
"Is this all you've got?" Gu Shi shook his head, speaking in a disappointed tone, "So boring, not even enough to scratch an itch."
"First squad, go!" Li Ying ordered.
Ten people holding riot shields moved quickly and in unison, charging towards Gu Shi's back.
"Clang!"
A crisp sound rang out; Gu Shi stood firmly in place, while the person who collided with him, shield and all, was bounced three ters away.
"First squad, retreat; second squad, take over!" Li Ying gave the second command.
The shield bearers imdiately scattered to the sides, giving way to their teammates who were set to move in.
Soon, a five-ter-long, three-ter-wide two-wheel crossbow cart was pushed out by the second squad.
The cart held massive crossbow bolts, roughly the thickness of an adult's forearm, with a length of one-and-a-half ters.
Simply from its appearance, its intimidation factor far surpassed a handgun.
"Fire the bolt!" Li Ying ordered with a strong voice.
The people stationed by the crossbow cart pulled back the bowstring with combined effort, showing expressions of imnse exertion.
"With weapons like this in such tis?" Xiao Feng wondered, "Was this issued by the higher-ups?"
Hua Ling shook her head and explained, "We made the crossbow cart ourselves with the principle of avoiding gunfire if possible.
Also, don't underestimate this cart; during the Warring States, it was used for siege warfare."
As she spoke, the bowstring was fully drawn, and the massive bolt flew forward, heading straight for Gu Shi.
"Clang!"
A loud and grating sound echoed through the workshop; Gu Shi was hit by the bolt, his feet leaving the ground as he fell five ters away.
However...
The distance from the trap's center was still less than two ters.
"If during the Warring States you used this for a siege, I'm guessing the defenders would die laughing." The little girl rcilessly mocked.
Hua Ling was instantly annoyed, "The issue isn't with the weapon, okay?
If you're not convinced, why not stand still and take a bolt to see? If you survive, I'll do whatever you want!"
"Kid, this kind of provocation is just childish. Why don't you stand still and take a bolt yourself?" The little girl shrugged off the challenge.
After two consecutive failures by the squads, Li Ying looked displeased but decisively ordered, "Second squad, retreat; third squad, take over."
This ti, it was finally the turn of those holding automatic rifles, their imposing stance making Hui Yi and others look terrified and weak in the knees.
Ever since the confrontation with Liao Qianying in the back hills of Anping Temple, the word "gun" had beco a psychological shadow for the eighteen disciples.
Previously, Xiao Feng had promised to take them for shooting practice to help overco their fear of guns, but he'd never found the ti.
"Rat-a-tat-tat-tat!"
Flas spewed from ten muzzles almost simultaneously, striking Gu Shi and creating a chain of sparks, "ding ding ding," ringing endlessly.
The shooters were each wide-eyed and stunned.
Though Hua Ling had briefed them beforehand on the terror of the Dry Bone Stake, seeing bullets unable to kill it firsthand was still emotionally overwhelming.
Fortunately, even though Gu Shi couldn't be killed, he was still forced to retreat.
Those familiar with the terrain, including Xiao Feng, began counting down in their hearts.
Three steps!
Two steps!
One...
Why the heck isn't he retreating anymore?
At this mont, the gunfire ceased, and the third squad quickly reloaded.
But Gu Shi seed enraged, already charging towards them.
During the gunfire, Pang Tong and eight others were busy setting up small tables in front of them, placing incense burners with three sticks of incense inside.
Once they finished preparing and saw Gu Shi about to counterattack, they were so anxious they almost fell off the box.
Just one step away!
One step!
The little girl focused her gaze, unzipped her outer jacket, and reached towards her waist with both hands.
Hua Ling stepped back in shock and demanded, "You wouldn't be trying to take your pants off, right?"
The little girl gave her a glare without explaining, instead throwing out the Flower Vine modified by Tiebushan.
"Whoosh... snap!"
The Flower Vine accurately wrapped around Gu Shi's neck as the little girl clenched her teeth and pulled hard backward.
Gu Shi's feet, suspended mid-air, couldn't touch the ground; he leaned back.
In an instant, head down, feet up, he fell into the pit dug in the center.
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