Blood gushed from the severed arm, accompanied by a piercing scream that left everyone present in shock.
The sudden attack by Cao Youcai had already taken them by surprise, and both Liu Shaoqiang and the martial arts enthusiast Chen Long were prepared to intervene.
However, what happened next left them utterly stunned!
If Yang Xiaoyou had been the one to have her hand severed by Cao Youcai's weapon, they could have somewhat accepted it. Even if it had been Yang Xiaoyou who had done the severing, they wouldn't have been this shocked.
But now, Feng Lin was staggering down from Yang Xiaoyou's back, casually wielding a sharp blade that had made a clean and precise cut. It seemed almost effortless, as if she had acted on a whim.
It was only after Cao Youcai collided with Yang Xiaoyou that he felt the pain.
The visual impact and stark contrast of the scene were overwhelming.
"Quick, stop the bleeding!" Liu Shaoqiang reacted quickly, tearing off his shirt and rushing over to tightly bind Cao Youcai's arm.
"You! What did you give her?!" Chen Long exclaimed in a mix of shock and anger. Seeing Feng Lin swaying slightly with a hint of redness on her cheeks made him feel a pang of sorrow. Witnessing someone's downfall was deeply unsettling for him.
However, before he could finish his sentence directed at Yang Xiaoyou, he felt a chill at his neck. The sharp weapon that had just severed Cao Youcai's wrist was now pressed against his throat, its cold edge sending a shiver down his spine, silencing him completely.
A sense of impending death enveloped him; he felt utterly powerless to resist, like a chicken awaiting slaughter. His fate rested entirely in the hands of the one holding the knife.
Chen Long, who had dedicated himself to being an action star, had put in countless efforts that others couldn’t see. Although his moves were flashy, his physical prowess was undeniable. Yet this feeling of being so close to death was something he had never experienced before.
"Alright... wait? What kind of drug is this?" Yang Xiaoyou said beside him, her face revealing a bitter smile. Compared to the severed hand, it was clear that Feng Lin's current state worried her far more.
From Dream Butterfly's tone and her attitude towards Yang Xiaoyou, it was evident that she didn't want to escalate things or damage their relationship too severely. Even though Feng Lin had entangled herself with her for so long, it seemed unlikely she would take actions that would completely infuriate her.
The potion initially appeared to Yang Xiaoyou as something akin to an evolution serum.
However, Feng Lin seemed somewhat unstable at the moment, a bit too excited and agitated.
As she tried to stop the dazed girl’s movements, Yang Xiaoyou gently wrapped her arms around her from behind, pressing her hand against the girl’s slightly feverish forehead, unsure of how to proceed.
Taking in the faint fragrance that wafted from her, he managed to calm down for a moment, temporarily forgetting about the fellow who was howling and bleeding nearby.
The others were equally shocked after witnessing Chen Long being subdued in an instant. This seemingly fragile girl was surprisingly powerful.
They had always thought she was someone who needed protection, but now it seemed she could easily sweep through everyone present without breaking a sweat.
No one had seen her speed, nor did anyone truly understand how strong she was.
Moreover, her indifferent attitude towards life and her complete disregard for her actions sent chills down their spines.
“Pick up my hand!? My hand!” Cao Youcai, struggling to staunch his bleeding, displayed his own resilience. He wasn’t unconscious; instead, he spoke with a tone of desperate rage.
Meanwhile, Skinny Geek, who had rushed over in a fluster, felt nauseated at the thought of retrieving the severed limb.
But before he could reach out, a foot came down and crushed it completely.
“What are you picking it up for? Just consider it a punishment,” Yang Xiaoyou said lightly while soothing the somewhat dazed and bloodthirsty Feng Lin.
The shock that Feng Lin had given them was too great; Yang Xiaoyou didn’t want her to bear it all alone. At that moment, she stepped forward as well.
Although it seemed that Cao Youcai wanted to attack Yang Xiaoyou, his actions at that moment still drew the dissatisfaction of others.
"Come on, he just wanted to throw a punch at you. The punishment of losing an arm is already severe enough, and now you've even erased his chance to retaliate."
Liu Shaoqiang, who usually spoke very little, couldn't help but voice his thoughts.
"Oh? I didn't know that a fellow who digs graves has become a righteous person. You must know what would happen if that punch were thrown at an ordinary person. As for the ridiculous accusations he made against me, there's no need to explain further. Problems that can be solved with a fist don't require me to argue with you." Since things had escalated, Yang Xiaoyou's words became sharp and incisive.
This sudden change left everyone feeling somewhat unsettled.
Upon hearing Yang Xiaoyou's words, Liu Shaoqiang's expression changed drastically, as if he had been struck by something, and he fell silent.
"You're just relying on a woman for support! You coward!" Cao Youcai, having witnessed his wrist being crushed, could no longer remain calm. He began to lose control, his face twisted in rage.
His features were contorted with fury, as if he wished to devour Yang Xiaoyou alive, his eyes bloodshot.
Listening to him, a cruel glint flashed in Yang Xiaoyou's eyes. Just as he was about to do something, he suddenly paused and then a smile appeared on his face.
"Heh heh, I didn't expect you to be so bold. It seems you are indeed a brave man. Now the next problem is yours to handle."
With that, Yang Xiaoyou turned and delivered a kick directly to the fellow's backside. He used just enough force so as not to inflict serious injury but relied on the momentum of the kick to send him flying seven or eight meters away.
As he made his move, Liu Shaoqiang and Chen Long seemed ready to intervene, but they quickly realized that while the kick appeared slow, it was executed perfectly before either of them could intercept it.
They could only watch helplessly as the violence unfolded!
The seemingly casual kick sent the person flying, creating an illusion as if one were watching a movie.
Although the kick appeared to control the force, the impact upon landing caused Cao Youcai's wound to burst open again, eliciting a tremendous wail from him.
Wang Xincheng, the good-natured man, was about to rush over to help him up.
However, he suddenly halted his movements, his legs trembling uncontrollably.
It wasn't that Yang Xiaoyou had frightened him; rather, at the moment Cao Youcai hit the ground, a Silver Giant Wolf, as large as an adult water buffalo, silently emerged from the shadows of a tree just two or three meters away from him!
The visual shock stunned everyone except Yang Xiaoyou and Feng Lin!
The violent aura filled with a murderous intent instilled fear in their hearts.
At that moment, it became clear why Cao Youcai had spoken as he did; hearing it a hundred times was no match for witnessing it once.
As everyone was paralyzed by shock, Fang Jinke, the chubby fellow, took advantage of his position at the back and made a run for it.
His movement acted like a trigger, waking everyone from their stupor, and another girl hurriedly followed suit.
"Be careful! Wolves have an instinct to chase fleeing prey!"
However, this warning did not stop the two; meanwhile, the wolf seemed uninterested in these two potential targets. It was fixated solely on the fallen Cao Youcai.
At this moment, others who wanted to flee hesitated due to this phenomenon. They feared that any movement might attract the giant wolf's attention and secretly regretted missing their best chance to escape.
"Actually, you weren't wrong just now. I did indeed chase after it."
While taking out the last two talismans and placing them on Feng Lin's forehead to help calm her down, Yang Xiaoyou spoke somewhat absentmindedly.
"I was wrong, Brother Yang! Save me! Please save me! I really made a mistake! I shouldn't have accused you!"
On the other side, Cao Youcai was completely breaking down as he caught the familiar stench in the air, desperately pleading for help as if he had grasped a lifeline. He began to confess everything he had done, seemingly hoping that this honesty would win Yang Xiaoyou's favor.
His words finally made everyone present realize that they had completely misjudged Yang Xiaoyou. Even with the giant wolf looming before them, an inexplicable sense of guilt began to surface.
The Silver Giant Wolf seemed in no hurry to attack; instead, it ignored everyone else and continued to circle around Cao Youcai, allowing him to finish his confession.
"Tch, it seems this fellow is quite adaptable. No wonder it has been sticking around without being killed," Yang Xiaoyou remarked, having already grasped the giant wolf's behavioral patterns. She understood what was happening.
To be honest, if Dream Butterfly were to confront her directly, she certainly wouldn't be a match for her as a perfect being. However, this fellow's high realm made it difficult to predict its moves. The most troublesome aspect was those obedient toys in her hands.
Setting aside Tyrant, this giant wolf was indeed quite a handful, especially since Feng Lin was in such an unstable mental state and needed assistance in controlling herself. There was truly no way for Yang Xiaoyou to spare any attention!
Her strongest asset remained her individual combat ability; she felt utterly drained.
At least Cao Youcai could buy some time, which was something he contributed by sharing the burden. Even though he kept praising himself and trying to clear his name, Yang Xiaoyou had no intention of stepping in to save him.
The people beside them also dared not make any rash moves.
However, at that moment, the two talismans that Yang Xiaoyou had placed on Feng Lin's forehead suddenly cracked simultaneously, causing Yang Xiaoyou's heart to skip a beat.
Just as the thought of "not good" flashed by, it completely disintegrated into powder and scattered away. Feng Lin, who had been quietly held, seemed to struggle a bit at that moment.
After turning around in confusion to glance at Yang Xiaoyou, the mysterious aura surrounding Feng Lin gradually cleared from her eyes, and she tilted her head in apparent puzzlement.
"Yōu?"
Yang Xiaoyou, who had been somewhat anxious and unsure of what Dream Butterfly had done to her, felt a wave of relief wash over her when she realized that Feng Lin could still recognize her normally.
However, Feng Lin's next action made Yang Xiaoyou feel as if she might bleed from her nose.
Feng Lin rummaged through her pockets, seemingly trying to find something but coming up empty. Then she looked up and stated in a tone that was both strange and somewhat familiar, "Marriage."
As soon as she finished speaking, she reached out and grabbed Yang Xiaoyou's arm, as if wanting to drag her away.
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