Chapter 1002 - 999: Hostage
"Heh heh..." Shrek chuckled, saying, "Of course I won't kill her."
Shrek squinted his eyes, and an evil smile flashed in them. His dark face bore a killing intent that contrasted with his expression. A strange smile crept up on Shrek's lips. Lin Chuan stood there coldly.
Opposite, dozens of armed American soldiers were pointing their black muzzles at Lin Chuan, ready to shoot him through the moment he dared to act recklessly.
Clatter...
Lin Chuan dropped the weapon in his hand to the ground, then said, "Let her go, the one you want is me!"
"Alright." Shrek nodded.
Just as Lin Chuan was walking slowly forward, Shrek quietly raised the pistol in his hand, its barrel slowly aiming at Silver Fox. Silver Fox had already been released and was walking slowly towards Lin Chuan. She looked annoyed, "Lin Chuan, you bastard, why didn't you leave? Didn't I tell you not to care about my life or death? Who told you to meddle with my life or death?"
"How can I, Lin Chuan, let my woman suffer any harm?" Lin Chuan said with a cold smile.
At that moment, Lin Chuan's eyes instantly locked on Shrek's gun.
Whoosh...
Lin Chuan reacted immediately, rushing forward swiftly and suddenly grabbing Silver Fox, quickly spinning around.
Bang!
A crisp sound rang out.
Lin Chuan immediately felt a searing pain on his back. However, he hesitated not in the slightest. He quickly pulled out a dagger as thin as a cicada's wing from his calf. In that instant, he practically threw the dagger from his hand with great speed.
Thud...
The dagger hit with incredible precision, piercing directly through Shrek's throat. Shrek hurriedly clutched his throat, his face turning red, a dark purple shade spreading.
Thud...
After a bout of struggling, Shrek fell heavily to the ground, his body convulsing and writhing ceaselessly.
"Colonel, Colonel!" A soldier nearby rushed over urgently.
Lin Chuan wasted no time, enduring severe pain, he seized Silver Fox's hand, leaping directly from the rooftop of the fifth floor under the cover of darkness.
Bang!
Below was a tin roofed awning which buffered their fall.
Even so, Lin Chuan spat out a mouthful of blood, because during the fall he was holding Silver Fox, fully serving as a human cushion when they landed. Although Silver Fox wasn't heavy, she accumulated significant momentum during the fall, and the weight upon landing increased sharply.
"Lin Chuan, are you alright?" Silver Fox asked anxiously.
"I'm fine." Lin Chuan shook his head, saying, "Don't worry about me, I'm fine. Hurry up, don't hesitate."
With Shrek dead, a large number of American soldiers rushed out frantically.
"Don't let them escape." The colonel was dead; the lieutenant colonel immediately stepped up. He was an American white man, clad in a crisp military uniform, standing at the command room's door. By now, the entire camp was in chaos, and the entire area lit up, illuminating every corner thoroughly.
Lin Chuan and Silver Fox hid amidst the ruins, in the same cramped space.
Despite the tight space, the two were almost pressed against each other.
Though Silver Fox had a fiery figure, her seductive curves almost pressed against Lin Chuan's chest, Lin Chuan felt no temptation whatsoever. He didn't know if the shot in his back had hit his organs; he just felt as if a branding iron was pressed against his flesh, burning with excruciating pain.
Silver Fox was very worried, with concern filling her gaze as she looked at Lin Chuan. His face appeared pale, and cold sweat continuously dripped from his forehead.
"Lin Chuan, are you alright?" Silver Fox asked nervously.
"I'm fine." Lin Chuan shook his head, stating, "I... I think I've been shot."
"Let me see." Silver Fox quickly said.
"Don't move!" Lin Chuan shook his head, saying, "Now's not the time to tend to a gunshot wound. We must find a way to leave here, or we might die here."
"Then... then what should we do?" Silver Fox was anxious, unsure of what to do.
Lin Chuan took a deep breath, then said, "Let's leave while they're not paying attention."
"Okay!" Silver Fox nodded.
At this moment, the Americans' attention was entirely focused in the direction of the entrance. Lin Chuan and Silver Fox quickly crawled out from the ruins, covered in dust like mechanics, their bodies pitch-black. Clambering among the ruins, they collected sweat, further dirtying themselves. However, at this moment, neither cared about their appearance as they were desperately fleeing for their lives.
"Over here!" A group of people shouted urgently.
Just as they were about to escape, they were discovered once again.
"Silver Fox, you must leave quickly!" Lin Chuan shouted urgently.
"No!" Silver Fox shook her head, and said firmly, "This time, I won't leave, no matter what you say. I won't leave, I want to be with you..."
"Shut up!" Lin Chuan suddenly roared hysterically, then said, "Listen to me carefully, you're nothing but a burden by my side. If you don't leave, I can't escape. If it weren't for you failing to escape, I wouldn't be in this predicament. If it weren't for you, I would have gotten away already."
"I..." Silver Fox hesitated for a moment.
"Hurry, or it'll be too late." Lin Chuan harshly pushed her.
Silver Fox staggered a few steps, and finally, gritted her teeth and quickly left the scene. Her speed was fast, swiftly climbing over the military camp wall. Lin Chuan endured the intense pain, running in another direction.
Lin Chuan knew Silver Fox was shot, couldn't outrun them, and was no match for these American soldiers. Therefore, Lin Chuan had to find a way to assist Lin Chuan in escaping. If he could attract these people's attention, it would create hope for Silver Fox's escape.
Once Silver Fox left the camp, the Fire Fox warriors outside would escort her away. And he could be rescued from here.
Lin Chuan felt his steps were heavy, like they were filled with lead. He glanced back, clearly seeing the blood he had spilled along the way under the glaring lights. Lin Chuan immediately realized his blood vessel had burst. If he didn't stop the bleeding in time, it would definitely be life-threatening. So, Lin Chuan felt extremely painful. Should he continue running or stay to save his life?
Without hesitation, Lin Chuan chose to rush forward, Dark Soldier, only stands to die, never kneels to live.
He gritted his teeth, and dashed forward quickly.
"Here!" Suddenly, the soldier on the watchtower noticed Lin Chuan's presence.
Da-da-da...
Suddenly, the American soldiers opened fire. The bullets exploded around Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan swiftly dodged and ran into a nearby building.
Soon, a large number of American soldiers surrounded the building. More than a hundred people blocked several entrances, and there were watchtowers and fortress monitoring from above. If Lin Chuan showed himself, he would be immediately shot by the soldiers on the watchtower and the snipers in the fortress.
Lin Chuan hid behind a wall, panting heavily, sweat soaking him.
He reached back and touched the gun barrel, which was wet. At the moment his hand touched it, Lin Chuan felt a sharp prick in his back.
Ssss...
Lin Chuan took a deep breath.
At this moment, footsteps sounded outside. The Americans were coming. Lin Chuan drew another dagger. This was his only weapon; he didn't even have a gun. Lin Chuan had to find a way to seize a gun from them, or he wouldn't be able to contend with them.
Lin Chuan quickly moved towards the door.
Waiting at the door like a hunter, ready to strike as soon as the opponent entered and immediately eliminate them.
Lin Chuan clung to the wall, his right hand gripping the dagger, prepared to kill instantly. As soon as the opponent came in, he would take them down.
Footsteps grew quieter. Lin Chuan knew they were about to come in.
A dark barrel of a gun poked in.
The two on the other side coordinated, preparing to cover each other. But they had no idea Lin Chuan was incredibly bold, reaching out and grabbing the barrel. He suddenly yanked hard.
Thud...
The American soldier was caught off guard, stumbled, and knelt on the ground.
Whoosh!
Lin Chuan's hand moved, the dagger stabbing into the back of the soldier's neck. Blood sprayed from the soldier's throat. In that instant, the American soldier had no chance to struggle. Lin Chuan directly disrupted his central nervous system, rendering him immobile, leaving him to gradually suffocate to death.
"Damn it!" Behind him, the American soldier hadn't recovered, but his comrade was dead.
Da-da-da...
He raised his gun, unleashing a frantic burst of fire.
Lin Chuan swiftly grabbed the dead soldier's rifle, rolled and hid aside. Though over a dozen American soldiers joined, none dared enter the room. This was simply laughable.
Lin Chuan adeptly held the rifle, aiming at the entrance. If they dared come in, Lin Chuan would shoot instantly.
The Americans at the door were hesitant. They leaned against the corridor wall, whispering about how to rush in.
"We absolutely cannot let him escape; he killed our colonel!"
"Right, we must capture him and take him back to the United States for trial!"
A group of angry American soldiers.
However, deciding who would lead the charge was problematic. They all knew Lin Chuan had a rifle. He was in the dark while they were exposed, making a direct confrontation impossible.