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Chixia found herself in a state of weakness because she had not actively sought blood. Ever since arriving at the Shipyard, Xiao Qiang had momentarily forgotten that she needed blood to maintain her bodily functions and energy.
It was precisely for this reason that Chixia was unable to fend off the attacker. Overwhelmed with guilt, Xiao Qiang rushed into the cave without having time to explain anything to the city lord.
As he entered the cave, darkness enveloped him; this was due to the photochemical effect. He had just been outside in bright light, and upon suddenly retreating into the cave, the illumination diminished drastically. Despite having unusually keen eyesight, he still needed a moment to adjust.
The events had unfolded so suddenly, and Chixia had vanished without making a sound. Anxious, he hurried through the cave, following the lingering scent in search of her. In his haste, he accidentally wandered into another cavern—looking around in confusion, there was no sign of Chixia anywhere.
“Chixia!” he shouted. His deep, resonant voice echoed through the cave, and a fleeting shadow of worry crossed his dark eyes. As he called out, a swift figure darted past him from the left tunnel exit.
Xiao Qiang looked up; a chill settled over his handsome face as a heavy killing intent flickered in his gaze. His fingers tightened around his dagger, and he shot forward at high speed.
It seemed that the vampire passing by on the left had not noticed Xiao Qiang; it merely heard his shout and leaped out, wary of the light streaming in from the entrance. It waited in the shadows until Xiao Qiang approached before lunging at him with a claw aimed to knock him down.
At that moment when he fell to the ground, he thought he saw Chixia being dragged away by something into another tunnel. Rolling quickly, Xiao Qiang used his momentum to kick at the vampire attacking him. However, it felt as if he had kicked a rubber ball; his foot rebounded painfully.
Desperate to save Chixia, he aimed to dispatch this seemingly ordinary vampire swiftly. The creature hunched over, its fangs curving like hooks and dripping with saliva as it let out a hissing roar from its thick throat, its eyes glowing with an eerie green-red light that sent chills down one’s spine.
Holding his dagger tightly, Xiao Qiang's jaw clenched as he remained vigilant against any attacks. A chilling bloodlust lingered at the corners of his lips, and an uncontrollable murderous aura radiated from him.
The vampire sensed this overwhelming killing intent and hesitated to make a move.
In an instant of standoff, without warning, Xiao Qiang surged forward like lightning, launching himself directly at the vampire.
The vampire simultaneously let out a wild scream, foul breath spewing from its mouth as it swung its heavy arms down toward him.
As Xiao Qiang brushed past, he had already crossed over the vampire—standing quietly in place, a string of blood droplets rolling off the tip of the dagger he gripped tightly.
Thud! The ground shook as the struck vampire fell to the ground. Xiao Qiang had already dashed into the spot where he had seen Chixia, but unfortunately, he was just a moment too late.
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After being ambushed, Chixia could hear Xiao Qiang's shouts, but she was powerless to respond. She was seized by the Fallen One and forcibly dragged into a dark abyss-like hole, thrown down into its depths—
Inside the dark hole lay the true Abyss, a cradle for vampires. As soon as someone fell in, they were immediately beset by dozens of mouths tearing at them. Chixia found herself unable to move, her body being ripped apart by the vampires—her face was also subjected to their bites.
The pain from the bites made her wish for death; the saliva of the vampires contained anesthetic toxins, and before long, she could no longer feel pain. Yet she could clearly sense that Xiao Qiang was still searching for her… They had once been one, sharing a strange tacit understanding and connection. However, all of that seemed to have become a thing of the past; memories drifted away like withered leaves in the wind… Numbness took over, and as her consciousness faded, her eyelids finally closed…
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Chixia was gone, and Xiao Qiang was frantic. He roared in desperation, pounding his fists against the cave walls to no avail.
In an instant, both the vampires and Chixia vanished into the labyrinthine caves. Based on his later speculation, perhaps there was a wise figure lurking in the shadows orchestrating a conspiracy, deliberately staging a diversion to keep him occupied so he couldn’t rescue Chixia in time.
“Could she have fallen into an endless pit?” The lord said this but dared not go back to search for Chixia. Despite having developed some fondness for her in those last few hours.
Xiao Qiang cast a cold glance at the cave entrance and looked down at three Rocket Launcher rounds that Chixia had dropped. With a heavy sigh, he said, “Let’s go.”
Their next destination was the mysterious forest to investigate the source of the Muffled Train.
A dark forest loomed ahead, its ancient presence exuding an eerie aura. It connected with several towering mountains, forming a natural barrier that shielded sunlight while also protecting its ecological environment. Yet it concealed some unspeakable secrets; they found no trace of the railway's origin but only saw two tracks emerging from a cave leading toward the small town they intended to visit.
The cave seemed to be connected to the one that swallowed Chixia. A careful look would confirm this connection. This mountain range stretched across the middle of the cave they had just exited, leaving them to ponder what it all meant.
Gazing at the iron tracks extending into the cave, an ominous feeling began to grow in Xiao Qiang's mind. His heart suddenly felt heavy, and stepping back, he decisively said, "Let's go to the town."
Before reaching the town, they passed through a mountain village. The village had a small population; those who had migrated here from various places had never left. It was quiet, far from the hustle and bustle of big cities and away from severely polluted areas and environments. This was where they sought the fundamental meaning of living in harmony with nature.
The mountain village was primitive yet beautiful, with houses nestled harmoniously against the mountains and rivers. It was the most beautiful village Xiao Qiang had seen since emerging from Stratum, and the people there were innocent and hospitable.
Strangely, when he inquired if anyone had seen a Muffled Train or Locomotive appear on the abandoned tracks to the north of the village, everyone shook their heads in unison, indicating they had not seen anything.
However, one thing surprised Xiao Qiang: the villagers mentioned Jianjian. They said that a few hours earlier, a vehicle had passed through with a girl inside who seemed injured and barely conscious. An elderly woman in the village, known for gathering herbs and being the only barefoot doctor there, personally treated the girl’s wounds and made her a bowl of porridge to eat.
This indicated that those who took Jianjian were not bad people. They must have gone to that big city, the ancient city!
Xiao Qiang lamented that wherever there are humans, there is war; wars are fought over resources. But now it was not a conflict between humans over resources; it was the Fallen Organization's Vampire Squad preparing to challenge humanity and eradicate them. This small town was in imminent danger! The Muffled Train must be hiding somewhere, waiting for nightfall when they would emerge en masse to prey upon these defenseless people.
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