Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 269

Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui had just arrived at Tianri City, but they were nearly scared away by the scorching temperature. However, unwilling to waste Ye Tian Xie’s 『kindness』, they forced themselves to stay, listlessly observing their surroundings.

“I can’t take it anymore… How can people live in such a hot place!!” Zuo Po Jun fanned himself with his hands, feeling like even the air he exhaled was burning.

“Fatty is always afraid of heat… Oh, compared to the discomfort this temperature brings to my sense of touch, I’m more concerned about whether my flawless skin will be damaged… Even the slightest blemish is unforgivable,” Murong Qiu Shui said, shading his head with his hand, his voice tinged with panic. In reality, the heat here didn’t come from sunlight but from the fire element spirits of the Southern Lava Prison.

“I’m not fat! I’m strong… strong! Do you understand!?” Zuo Po Jun flexed his arms as he spoke.

“Oh oh, dear Third Brother, don’t get agitated. Your 『false obesity』is your most beautiful trait. Don’t you think that with you by my side, I can act as delicate as a Little Bird clinging to its master? Every time those villains who covet my beauty see your tall and robust figure, they all show expressions of hesitation and regret. Oh… hesitation because of fear, but why the regret?”

Zuo Po Jun: +_+…

Zuo Po Jun wisely chose not to respond, knowing that engaging with him would lead to an endless cycle of nonsense. Murong Qiu Shui’s bizarre logic was always unpredictable. Not only did he look different from an average man, but even his brain seemed to be structured differently.

At that moment, Zuo Po Jun’s communicator buzzed with Ye Tian Xie’s calm yet slightly urgent voice: “Po Jun, Qiu Shui… log off immediately… Po Jun, get to my place as fast as possible… as fast as you can! Then head to the northern part of the city!”

The call ended. Exchanging glances, Zuo Po Jun and Murong Qiu Shui logged off without hesitation. Ye Tian Xie rarely used such a tone with them, and his demand was for the『shortest time possible』.

Shortest time possible…

In the 23rd century, maglev vehicles had gradually become widespread due to their low noise, high speed, low energy consumption, and comfort. However, despite their advantages over ground vehicles, the high population density in Huaxia Nation restricted their full potential. In Jinghua City, the maximum speed limit remained at about 50 miles per hour, similar to a century ago.

Yet, there was a mode of transportation that was not bound by such speed limits.

In less than five minutes, just as Ye Tian Xie stepped out of his house after answering the call, a military helicopter descended before his doorstep, kicking up a storm of dust. Ye Tian Xie paused his steps and muttered, “This is too much… No wonder you got here so fast, you even brought this thing out.”

“Second Brother, get in!!”

Zuo Po Jun waved from above, and Ye Tian Xie swiftly jumped aboard, fastening his seatbelt in the rear. Immediately, the helicopter took off with only mild turbulence.

“Second Brother, where to…? This model isn’t great, but a speed over 500 miles per hour is no issue.” Zuo Po Jun skillfully stabilized the aircraft, eyes fixed ahead.

“Head north…Po Jun, you actually pulled out a helicopter…” Ye Tian Xie couldn’t help but comment.

“If I drove here at this time of day, I’d spend three-quarters of the time stuck at traffic lights and in congestion. It’d take at least two to three hours to get there.” Zuo Po Jun pulled the controls, and the helicopter accelerated northward. Since Ye Tian Xie said『shortest time possible』, a helicopter was the only logical choice.

Jinghua City’s outskirts—the forgotten and ignored slums.

Today, a conspicuous, luxurious black sports car had appeared in the area, drawing suspicious stares from the local residents. Five thuggish-looking men stepped out of the vehicle, their gazes sweeping over the houses and the people with disdain. Soon, their expressions turned into uniform looks of disgust… as if the dilapidated streets, rundown houses, and barren land had tainted their noble bodies and sullied their eyes.

“Huang Shao, is the person you mentioned really here?” A man dressed in a black suit and sunglasses, with a white scarf wrapped around his neck, asked. His attire screamed 『underworld thug』, as if he was afraid others wouldn’t recognize him as one. And in the scorching heat of July, his outfit only made people think of one word and one symbol—『idiot』 or perhaps a word and a number—『poser 13』.

[Huang Shao=Master Huang]

“Yes, right here. Don’t be so quick to doubt. You’ll understand once you see for yourself.” The man called Huang Shao nodded, then pointed at a slightly leaning shack where Ran Chenxin lived. It was clearly a dangerous, nearly collapsed structure. Unless one was utterly destitute and desperate, no one would willingly live in such a place.

Huang Shao, whose full name was Huang Quan, had been turned away multiple times and even chased off by the residents with makeshift weapons. His limited patience had finally run dry, so he brought a few cronies from different backgrounds. Since neither persuasion nor coercion worked, he decided to use force. A woman living in such a place surely had no power, no backing, and no one to rely on—there was no pressure or risk in taking her by force.

The act of 『forcibly seizing women』was not just a dark stain on ancient bureaucratic societies. Even in modern Huaxia and the world’s darker corners, such atrocities continued. In the face of the strong, the weak had no dignity and no means to resist… If Ran Chenxin truly had no one to rely on, then today, she and her younger sister would have no second fate.

“Huang Quan! You despicable brat, what are you doing back here again?! Don’t think that just because you have a bit of dirty money, you’re anything special! No matter how many people you bring, this old lady will beat you up every time I see you! Sisters, that damn toad is back! Grab your weapons!”

An elderly woman, who had been washing clothes, rolled up her sleeves and picked up her washboard as soon as she saw Huang Quan arrive with people. Ran Chenxin had a gentle and soft temperament, always polite and well-mannered to everyone. She also had a natural aura that made people want to protect and cherish her, so everyone here adored her. The moment they saw her being harassed, they didn’t hesitate to rush forward.

At her rallying cry, seven or eight elderly women immediately ran out, some wielding stools, others gripping door bars… and one even brandished a cleaver still adorned with vegetable leaves. They charged forward, howling like wolves, with an imposing aura strong enough to send any pampered rich kids fleeing in terror.

Huang Quan was clearly terrified of these people, instinctively retreating several steps. The bruise on his leg, which had nearly healed, began throbbing again… Not only was his body still bearing their marks, but his beloved car was also covered in traces of their previous encounters.

The man dressed in sunglasses and a scarf—despite the sweltering heat—shot a disdainful glance at Huang Quan before suddenly raising his hand from his coat pocket and pointing it skyward.

BANG!!

A single gunshot echoed, stopping the elderly women in their tracks. They stood frozen, their eyes shrinking in fear as they stared at the smoking gun in his hand. To people who had never seen the real world outside their neighborhood, who only knew firearms from television, this lethal weapon held an unimaginable power. A weapon capable of taking a life in an instant—it was a deterrent like no other. Their initial aggressive momentum was instantly shattered, replaced with pale faces filled with dread, none daring to step forward anymore.

They wanted to protect Chenxin and Chenxue, but at a time like this, who would gamble their own life? They all had families, husbands, and children. No matter how much they liked the two sisters, they couldn’t possibly sacrifice their lives for them.

“Go about your business. We’re only here to take someone. Anyone who tries to meddle, I won’t mind sending them straight to the afterlife.” The man with the sunglasses lowered his hand, coolly blowing on the gun’s barrel, his voice carrying the arrogant tone of someone who believed he ruled the world.

“You… You’re breaking the law! If you dare to act recklessly, I’ll call the police and have you arrested!” The elderly woman who had first spoken tried to stand firm, but her voice wavered. The men in this area were out working during the day, leaving only women behind. Facing a situation they had never encountered before, many of them were already turning pale.

“The police? Hahahahaha…” The sunglasses-wearing man laughed wildly as if he had just heard the world’s funniest joke. At the same time, a man in a floral shirt, who looked to be in his thirties, stepped forward and sneered, “Dear madam, I’m actually the captain of the First Division of the Northern District Police Department. Here, take a look… This is my law enforcement ID. Now, who was it you wanted me to arrest?”

“Hahahaha… Hahahahaha…” Amid the group’s uproarious laughter, the elderly women’s faces turned even paler. Two of them instinctively stepped back, then quickly turned and fled. Seeing them leave, the rest dared not linger either, scurrying back to their homes and shutting their doors tightly. They were not righteous warriors—they were simply ordinary women. Instinctively, they feared the presence of guns… because those were weapons that could end a life in an instant.

When the gunshot rang out, Ran Chenxue woke up. She struggled to open her eyes, her ears ringing with the men’s arrogant, gleeful laughter. Her pale face showed deep panic.

She didn’t care about herself. Even if she died right now, she wouldn’t be afraid. But… she had been holding on for so long for the sake of her sister. Only when her sister found happiness and continued living happily would she be able to leave with peace of mind… How could she allow her sister to be harmed?

At that moment, a deep fear gripped her heart.

“Sis! Sis!” She cried out in panic, her weak and pale hand using all its strength to push against her sister, who was still inside the game world.

Ran Chenxin logged off at the same time every day, checking on her sister every so often. When she had nothing else to do, she would always stay by her side. Ran Chenxue rarely called her out of the game because, every time she entered the virtual world, her face would be free of any pressure or burdens—just pure happiness.

So, when she heard Ran Chenxue’s panicked voice, Ran Chenxin, in the game world, was suddenly overwhelmed by fear. Without even having time to explain to Ye Tian Xie, she hurriedly logged out.