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After hearing Third Brother's words, Xiao Wei found himself at a loss for words. The calculating ability of Third Brother was formidable, so much so that even Little Wolf fell into his schemes. Everyone believed that Night Raccoon was the mastermind behind it all, drawing all eyes to him. But who could have imagined that the true puppet master was someone no one would ever suspect? Even Xiao Wei, with his exceptional intelligence, was outmatched by this person.
Once Third Brother finished speaking, he did not look at Xiao Wei but calmly addressed Wang Chao instead. "Have you thought it over? Even if you are at Golden Level, you might not be able to save Yiyi in an instant from such a distance. I am not like Night Raccoon; he is self-assured and thinks he has everything under control, leaving him without any worries. But I know that everything in this world is in constant flux, and variables can arise at any moment."
"Just to be safe, I fed that little girl poison. The antidote is with me, and once my plan succeeds, I will certainly release her." Third Brother's voice was soft yet carried a chilling coldness that pierced to the bone.
Shen Zhitao leaned closer to Wang Chao and whispered, "Wang Chao, don't believe him. Even if you follow his method, how can you be sure he will let Yiyi go afterward? Perhaps we all here will be silenced to ensure his plan remains undisclosed." Although Shen Zhitao spoke only to Wang Chao, everyone heard her words.
Wang Chao's mind was in turmoil. He wanted to hear Xiao Wei's opinion; after all, they had been acting according to Xiao Wei's wisdom for so long. He turned to look at Xiao Wei, who was being supported by a woman and appeared pale and numb. Wang Chao shook his head slightly and glanced at the others before looking at the silent Yiyi, unsure of what to do.
At that moment, Yiyi spoke up: "Brother Wang Chao, you don’t need to worry about me; I’m not afraid of dying." Her expression was calm, devoid of any fear—perhaps it was the fearless nature of youth. But Wang Chao knew better; Yiyi was very much like him—she tended to hide her deepest unhappiness, fears, and loneliness within herself and would never speak of them until death.
Yet Wang Chao understood that this little girl would curl up in a corner while sleeping at night and secretly shed tears. When alone, she would stare blankly at the sky and sigh repeatedly. He knew that Yiyi would tremble in fear while held in his arms, but no one else knew this.
Like Xiao Wei, Yiyi bore burdens far too heavy for her age—maturity that did not fit them. But this was the reality of their time; it was what they were expected to endure. It was a tragic aspect of their era. How could Wang Chao bear to watch Yiyi die before him?
Suddenly, Wang Chao pondered what kind of person he truly was.
Was he a good person? Many would say that Wang Chao was undoubtedly a great person—sharing his food with others, treating the sick, establishing a Safe Zone to protect everyone. Faced with hundreds of thousands of zombies attacking the city without fear of death, he led the Guards and vowed to protect the elderly and women and children at all costs. Even Wu Lu praised him as a good person in his final moments.
But was he really a good person? Many would argue that Wang Chao was a thorough villain—sacrificing others for his own survival, fighting for food with ruthless methods. When killing, he never showed mercy. Those people were not necessarily bad; they were merely struggling to survive in chaotic times. And how many innocent lives had been lost under his command? Certainly more than a thousand or eight hundred.
So what kind of person was Wang Chao?
"I say, after thinking for so long, have you made up your mind?" Third Brother said impatiently from the side. "I'll give you just three seconds. If you can't decide in that time, I'll pull the trigger, just like you did with Night Raccoon. Of course, I won't kill her with one shot; I'll take my time, shooting little holes into her soft body, and she won't die. Isn't that interesting?"
"If you dare to lay a finger on her, I will make sure you are torn to shreds!" Wang Chao glared fiercely at Third Brother, speaking each word with conviction.
"Haha!" Third Brother laughed heartily and replied, "Torn to shreds? With your skills, that's impossible. Enough chit-chat; I'll give you three seconds. I'll count to three, and if you still don't agree, there's nothing I can do. It's just a pity for this little girl. Haha, I've found out that you brought her out of the small town with you. Am I right?"
Third Brother continued, "In this chaotic world, people are like floating weeds on a lake—born and dying every day. So what if those old and weak women and children die? Even if there are millions of them, can they compare to Yiyi's life? Collaborate with me: I want the Safe Zone, and you want Yiyi. Isn't that a win-win situation? In the end, I'll let you go—no, I'll let all of you go."
"Is that so?" Shen Zhitao was not swayed by Third Brother's words; instead, he coldly replied, "You are Huangfu Yan's subordinate, and your target is Wang Chao. How could you possibly let us go? There's no need for more words. How about this: you release Yiyi, and we leave without a trace. With your Golden Level status, how could you not have control over the Safe Zone?"
"You certainly have a sharp tongue," Third Brother said. "Ling Feng, Eagle Eye, prepare."
At Third Brother's command, Eagle Eye raised his gun while Ling Feng held onto Yiyi. Wang Chao knew that although Eagle Eye was weaker in strength, he was an expert marksman. Compared to Shen Zhiying, he was equally skilled; even with a handgun, he could accurately hit a target five hundred meters away without missing. Moreover, Yiyi was only a few meters away.
"One!" Third Brother sighed as he scratched his head.
At that moment, Wang Chao had already gripped his Panlong Blade tightly.
"Two!" Third Brother called out another number.
At this point, Eagle Eye had already chambered a bullet and had his finger on the trigger; in just one second, he could fire.
"Uncle, I'm not afraid of dying; the starry sky at night is really beautiful," Yiyi suddenly said at that moment.
"Third Brother," confused, said, "That's right, but it's a pity that your uncle seems to not want you to see such beautiful scenery anymore."
"Three!"
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