Chapter 21 What are you waiting for, send her on her way

The fatty didn’t want to talk, but Yunyi’s gesturing across his neck scared him into confessing everything. "They told us to hand you over to the human traffickers." Upon hearing this, Yunyi’s face immediately darkened. So, Hua Wanqing was right. The Shen Family truly is capable of anything—utterly despicable, she thought. To think they’d actually target me, a lone orphan girl! Since that’s the case, I’m even less inclined to let the Shen Family off the hook. Just then, the other two men, who had been circling around without finding anyone, also started heading this way. Yunyi was pondering how to deal with these men when suddenly, the sound of chaotic footsteps erupted from the mouth of the alley. Before Yunyi and the others could react, they saw a tall man clutching his arm rushing over from the distance. Perhaps it was because she had drunk Spatial Well Water that Yunyi’s sense of smell was so acute. Coupled with her medical knowledge from her previous two lives, she could smell the scent of blood in the air even from some distance away. She had important matters to attend to tonight and didn’t want to get involved in others’ troubles. Just as she was turning away, the fatty beside her, acting with reckless desperation, suddenly grabbed her. "She’s here! I’ve caught her!" he yelled. This shout quickened the pace of all parties now converging on their location. Escape was now impossible. Well, since I was a step too slow, I might as well adapt to the situation, Yunyi resolved. In those few moments, the fatty’s two accomplices also arrived. At the same time, the man at the mouth of the alley, still clutching his arm, also drew nearer. Following him closely were five other men who had been chasing him. The fatty who had been grabbing Yunyi immediately let go, trying to excuse himself. "Gentlemen, it’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding! We’re leaving right now." The murderous aura exuding from the men before them made it clear they were not to be reasoned with and certainly wouldn’t let them off easily. The leader of the group raised his hand, gesturing to those behind him to attack, and ordered coldly, "Don’t let a single one escape." Upon hearing these words, Yunyi furrowed her brows. I really shouldn’t have come out today, she mused. What kind of mess is this? Before the fatty and his comrades could react, the other group had already made their move. Yunyi realized that if she didn’t act, she might very well die here. With a swift backhand, she shoved the fatty who had been grabbing her directly into the path of the attackers. Using the cover of darkness, she swiftly used her will to retrieve a cleaver from her spatial kitchen. Grasping it firmly, she wasted no time in slashing at the hand reaching for her. The man, caught off guard, was struck squarely by Yunyi’s blade. He let out a scream of ’AH!’, startling everyone. The men who were about to capture the fugitive who’d fled into the alley all turned to look. The leader’s eyes glinted coldly. "Old Four, what happened to you?" The man called Old Four announced grimly, "This wench has a knife!" Upon hearing this, a savage look contorted the leader’s face. "What are you waiting for then? Finish her off!" My brother must have been careless, he figured. Even if the little wench has a knife, she’s nothing to fear. We live our lives on the edge of a blade, after all. Yet his words only served to infuriate Yunyi. They want to kill me? I’ll show them what I’m capable of! she thought, her anger flaring. Without any further hesitation, her hand moved like lightning, delivering several slashes to the man who was about to strike her. The sheer speed of her movements stunned him; he didn’t even have time to cry out for help before collapsing to his knees. Yunyi’s slashes were precise: each one drew blood, yet none were immediately fatal. Seeing the man kneeling, she paid him no further mind and turned her attention directly to the leader. He dared to order his men to kill me? He’s truly got a death wish!