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The hotel was nothing more than Five Stories, yet at the front lines where the battle was at a stalemate, it was considered top-notch. Chen Tan Hua had retreated all the way to the fifth floor, facing the starry sky.
As soon as he stepped onto the rooftop, he heard footsteps approaching. Chen Tan Hua quickly rolled to the side and pointed his gun forward.
Opposite him was another dark muzzle aimed right back at him. Fortunately, neither of them fired, as they were friends. The starlight illuminated their faces, revealing Tian Feng and Wen Yun.
Chen Tan Hua let out a long breath, then raised an eyebrow and said somewhat indignantly, "I haven't seen you around; turns out you've been enjoying this beautiful scenery with a lovely companion."
As Chen Tan Hua spoke, Sisi and two soldiers from the Dragon Breaker Army confirmed their safety and joined him on the rooftop.
Seeing Wen Yun safe and sound, Sisi relaxed her tense nerves. Under the Starry Battle sky, Wen Yun's graceful figure still radiated charm.
"I'm just glad to see Sister Wen is okay. I was worried sick not seeing you around," Sisi said.
Sisi was a likable girl, and Wen Yun was no exception. She approached Sisi and helped wipe the dust off her face, smiling to show that she was unharmed.
Tian Feng paid no mind to Chen Tan Hua's casual remark; they were familiar enough not to misunderstand each other so foolishly.
Tian Feng took two quick steps forward, glanced downstairs, then quickly pulled back just in time to avoid two bullets flying past.
Without aiming deliberately, he fired back with two shots. Moments later, there were two loud thuds from below—the unmistakable sound of Heavy Objects falling—indicating he had hit his targets.
Chen Tan Hua, Sisi, and the two surviving soldiers from the Dragon Breaker Army gathered at the stairway entrance, dodging gunfire while temporarily suppressing the enemy's advance.
However, the ammunition on the upper floor was limited, making it difficult to maintain this situation for long. If it dragged on too long, they would be the ones overwhelmed.
Tian Feng looked at Chen Tan Hua and Sisi with a serious expression. "It's been five minutes since the captain sent out a distress signal, but reinforcements from the front lines have yet to arrive."
Earlier, when Chen Tan Hua comforted Sisi, he mentioned similar sentiments, but he still held back part of his thoughts, which is precisely what Tian Feng is referring to now.
If they had no issues and were fully committed to the rescue, five minutes would suffice. However, if they were involved in this matter, then it was no longer just a five-minute issue.
It had been established that this was a meticulously organized and planned murder operation, possibly with insiders involved. Many highly skilled military personnel were hiding among the disorganized mercenaries. Moreover, throughout the battle, not a single staff member from the hotel had been seen. Although their group had checked in and the hotel stopped accepting other guests, there should have been at least some security or cleaning staff present.
Yet now, there was nothing left here except for those murderous demons and themselves—mere lambs waiting to be slaughtered.
This was not a coincidence; it was premeditated.
Chen Tan Hua and Sisi had discussed this issue earlier. However, the pressing matter at hand was not to delve into these questions. If they could not resolve the immediate crisis, their lives might very well come to an end here. In such a case, even if the mastermind behind this was uncovered, what would be the point?
Clearing the names of the dead has always been the most meaningless endeavor.
"Having stayed up here for so long, do you have any insights?" Chen Tan Hua asked Tian Feng, believing that despite engaging in activities like Flower Snow Moon, the latter would not forget the instinct for self-preservation ingrained in him.
The stage was quite chaotic, with several tents around; he hadn’t seen what was inside them but assumed Tian Feng must have already scouted them out.
Tian Feng's gaze fell on one of the nearby tents. "There are a few Oil Drums over there; two of them contain old fuel. Across from us is a building with a drop of more than two meters; it's quite a distance."
As Tian Feng spoke his last sentence, his gaze shifted to the far end. Chen Tan Hua had not approached that edge yet and was unaware of the hole that lay there.
Understanding each other’s intentions through subtle cues can be considered a form of deep connection. While Chen Tan Hua and Tian Feng may not share such intimacy, they did have certain commonalities in some aspects—such as their instinct for escape.
So, after Tian Feng finished, Chen Tan Hua understood the meaning behind it.
"Feasible!"
With Chen Tan Hua's approval, the two elite soldiers from the Dragon Breaker Army went into the tent and brought out two oil drums. They weren't large, but they were sufficient for the upcoming operation.
They poured one drum of oil at a corner, a spot that couldn't be seen from below but was closest to the staircase, then spread the other drum of oil around it, creating a pool of oil.
Still feeling a bit uneasy, Chen Tan Hua pulled down the tent and covered half of the oil pool.
Chen Tan Hua glanced at the prepared trap and said to Tian Feng, "You take them over first; I'll cover you from behind."
Covering from behind meant facing danger. Tian Feng intended to refuse, but Chen Tan Hua's next words left him unable to voice his objections.
"Your companion doesn't want anyone else to carry her; I don't want to waste time getting stuck here."
It was indeed reasonable for Chen Tan Hua to mention that Wen Yun couldn't possibly cross the gap between those two large buildings.
Tian Feng didn't hesitate and took Wen Yun with him, leaping away from the spot. The difference in height was truly daunting, causing Wen Yun to shut her eyes tightly.
Tian Feng held Wen Yun in a princess carry and began to gather strength just two steps away. With those two steps of buildup, his military boots pressed against the edge of the platform, and his leg sprang forth like a spring.
In mid-air, a gentle breeze brushed past. With her eyes closed, Wen Yun felt quite at ease.
Under the starlight, a silvery glow enveloped both of them, as if they had stepped into another realm, adding a touch of ethereal grace to their presence.
"Bang!" The heavy sound of landing indicated that the two had safely touched down. Tian Feng let out a muffled groan, a mouthful of blood stuck in his throat.
Carrying someone and leaping such a distance was no simple feat, even for Tian Feng, who had graduated with honors from Universal Hunting.
Wen Yun sensed something was off with Tian Feng and quickly opened his eyes. Seeing the pain etched on Tian Feng's face, he asked anxiously, "Are you okay?"
Tian Feng shook his head with great effort, signaling that he was fine. Given the urgency of the situation, there was no time for sentiment; he set Wen Yun down and turned to assist the brothers coming behind them.
The second and third to land were brothers from the Dragon Breaker Army, who also touched down safely, rolling away from each other.
Sisi's condition was slightly more serious; her legs were severely scraped and bleeding profusely. However, compared to the threat to her life, it was a small mercy.
Chen Tan Hua was the last to leave. As he reached the edge, pursuers appeared in the stairwell.
A smirk crossed Chen Tan Hua's lips as a bullet struck the oil slick on the ground.
The bullet sparked against the surface, igniting upon contact with the oil.
In an instant, the stairwell transformed into a sea of flames.
The fire engulfed the Oil Drum, and the intense heat caused it to explode. Flaming fragments of the drum and scalding burning oil rolled down the stairs, ensnaring those at the forefront in a fiery inferno, their screams echoing in despair.
It was like a hell on earth.
Chen Tan Hua leaped forward, landing steadily on the ground. In those final moments, several bullets whizzed past him closely, but fortunately, he remained unharmed.
The crowd watched as the flames surged high into the sky, their hearts finally settling down, no longer tense. It could be said they had survived a harrowing ordeal.
They had lost dozens of Brothers from the Dragon Breaker Army, all inexplicably killed, many of whom likely perished in Restful Sleep.
From a painful perspective, perhaps there was some solace to be found in this. Dying in one's sleep is the least painful way to go.
But who would want to die so inexplicably?
At that moment, distant sirens began to wail, slowly approaching, arriving late.
They were supposed to have arrived five minutes ago, providing safe protection for the team that was meant to offer condolences. Yet now, they were delayed by five minutes.
Do not underestimate those five minutes; life and death hung in the balance during that time!
(To be continued)
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