With a whoosh, a bullet tore through the air and struck the Mosquito Corpse Brother right in the head.
The few of them looked closely.
Beneath the rolling shutter door, a Security Guard had accurately pierced the Mosquito Corpse Brother's skull with a single shot.
The Mosquito Corpse Brother's wings instantly stopped vibrating, and it fell down from right above Lulu's head.
Still shaken, Lulu had a pale face and her body was trembling slightly.
Xiaohui and Yu Xiaojia hurried over, pulling Lulu into a tight embrace and whispering words of comfort.
Bai Xiaofei looked at the Security Guard, his eyes filled with gratitude.
He stepped forward and said solemnly to the Security Guard, "Thank you for your help. With Corpse Brothers running rampant and danger everywhere right now, we desperately need brave people like you. Would you be willing to join us? We can look out for each other and fight these terrifying Corpse Brothers together."
The Security Guard hesitated for a moment, a flash of memory crossing his eyes.
He remembered his original aspiration when he wanted to become a soldier—to protect the people and guard his homeland. In the end, he had been rejected due to failing the height requirement and other conditions. Although he could not become a soldier, that sense of responsibility and duty still remained in his heart.
Looking at Bai Xiaofei's resolute gaze, he nodded decisively. "Alright. In these chaotic times, people should help each other out. I also want to do my part, for survival, for hope."
The two of them took the rear guard, their footsteps hurrying up the stairs without pause.
Bai Xiaofei and the Security Guard traveled together, cautiously making their way through the ruins while remaining vigilant against any Corpse Brothers that might appear around them. Every step was filled with caution, for fear of drawing the attention of those terrifying monsters.
They hadn't gone far when a huge Gecko Corpse Brother suddenly appeared before them.
That Gecko Corpse Brother was massive, resembling a small hill, its scales gleaming with an eerie light in the sunlight. Its tail whipped about like a steel whip, shattering walls wherever it passed, and it let out roars that made one's blood run cold.
Facing such a terrifying enemy, Bai Xiaofei and the Security Guard immediately braced themselves.
Bai Xiaofei gripped his Blood Saber tightly, his eyes filled with grim determination. He knew this would be a battle of life and death, where the slightest carelessness would cost him his life.
The Security Guard raised his gun to aim at the Gecko Corpse Brother, his finger tightly hooked on the trigger. His breathing grew rapid, and fine beads of sweat broke out on his forehead.
The Gecko Corpse Brother lunged at them fiercely, moving at incredible speed and kicking up a violent gust of wind.
The Security Guard fired without hesitation, bullets raining down upon the Gecko Corpse Brother. However, those bullets seemed to have no effect on it at all, merely hindering its advance slightly. The Gecko Corpse Brother's scales were incomparably hard; the bullets struck them and left only shallow marks.
Bai Xiaofei let out a roar, the Blood Saber in his hand moving with lightning speed as he lunged fiercely toward the Gecko Corpse Brother. His gaze was firm and resolute, filled with the determination and courage to fight.
As the Blood Saber slashed through the air, trailing streaks of cold light, Bai Xiaofei's attacks fell upon the Gecko Corpse Brother as fiercely as a storm. Every strike carried his anger and strength, attempting to slay this terrifying monster.
However, the Gecko Corpse Brother displayed astonishing power. Its claws were razor-sharp, and with just a light swipe, they left deep gouges in the hard ground. Bai Xiaofei's attacks didn't seem to pose much of a threat to it.
As time passed, Bai Xiaofei gradually fell into a difficult situation. His stamina was constantly depleting and his breathing grew ragged, but the Gecko Corpse Brother remained as ferocious as ever, seeming tireless.
"Get back!" Hearing the shout, Bai Xiaofei retreated rapidly.
Just then, the Security Guard decided to use his last resort—grenades! He pulled the pins from several grenades without hesitation and threw them hard toward the Gecko Corpse Brother.
After a few loud explosions, the shockwave and shrapnel from the grenades flew in all directions. Although the Gecko Corpse Brother's body was injured by the explosions, it still stood stubbornly and continued its attack on Bai Xiaofei.
By this time, Bai Xiaofei was utterly exhausted. He knew he had to find a way to defeat this powerful Gecko Corpse Brother as soon as possible, or the consequences would be unimaginable...
Several grenades went off. Although they caused some damage, the gecko's injuries healed rapidly.
The two of them decided to shake off this Corpse Brother, but just after running out the door, the Security Guard made an unexpected move.
He turned back and said, "Take care, I'll hold the rear... I still have weapons, I might not necessarily die yet."
Bai Xiaofei was shocked and shouted, "Brother! Don't do something stupid!"
The Security Guard wore a resolute expression. "You go! I can't let you get dragged into danger too. This is my choice, just like when I chose to be a security guard to protect the peace of a region. Now, I cannot betray my original aspiration."
Bai Xiaofei's eyes instantly turned red, tears swirling in his sockets. He knew deeply that he could not let emotions cloud his judgment now, or both of them would fall into a desperate plight. Gritting his teeth tightly, he said with a trembling voice, "Brother, I'll remember this favor. If I manage to get out alive, I will never forget you."
With that, he turned and sprinted toward the direction of the others.
Every step felt like treading on the edge of a blade, Bai Xiaofei's heart bleeding. How he wished he could fight side by side with the Security Guard, but he understood that this was the Security Guard's choice—a sacrifice made to protect him.
In this moment of life and death, the Security Guard's firmness and bravery made Bai Xiaofei truly feel the depth of friendship tested in adversity. This bond was like the warm winter sun, warming his heart and granting him endless strength and courage.
Bai Xiaofei silently swore in his heart that he must survive—for the Security Guard, and for this precious bond.
Bai Xiaofei's mindset gradually changed; it was no longer just for Xiaohui, or even for more people like her. He would carry the Security Guard's hope and belief, bravely facing all the difficulties and challenges ahead.
Left alone to face the steadily approaching Gecko Corpse Brother, the Security Guard felt fear in his heart, but his gaze was incomparably firm.
The Gecko Corpse Brother bared its claws and lunged at him. He gripped his gun tightly and kept firing, trying to buy time.
However, the Gecko Corpse Brother was extremely fast and closed in on him instantly.
The Security Guard took a deep breath, making his final preparations.
Just as the Gecko Corpse Brother was about to pounce on the Security Guard, a mysterious light suddenly flashed.
The Security Guard looked in astonishment at the scene before him, seeing a figure appear like lightning and block his way.
This person was none other than Lin Xia, who had been observing from the shadows.
Lin Xia held a bone sword, exuding a powerful aura. She looked coldly at the Gecko Corpse Brother and said, "Your opponent is me."
The Gecko Corpse Brother was intimidated by Lin Xia's aura and dared not make any rash moves for a moment.
Taking advantage of the opening, Lin Xia said to the Security Guard, "Go quickly, leave this to me. Go join your companions."
The Security Guard was stunned for a moment, sensing the newcomer's immense power, then nodded and turned to run in the direction Bai Xiaofei and the others had gone.