Chapter 27: Besides Me, Who Else?

Chu Yunsheng still felt a lingering fear from the last incident. These people were quick to kill and plunder, showing no mercy. Now, encountering them again, he naturally dared not be careless. He immediately drew the Thousand Cleave Sword, ready for battle.

In the dark age, every corner and every minute saw incredible events, none of which were his concern.

Therefore, as long as these people did not provoke him, Chu Yunsheng did not intend to have any conflict with them. It wasn't because of these dozen or so people, who were not his match, but he was truly worried about the batch of insects ahead and the possibility of another batch chasing from behind. Once a fight broke out, these people had guns, and the gunfire could attract the insects, causing a huge problem!

After consecutively slaying five red-armored insects, his internal essence had already dropped to four units. The situation did not allow him to take risks lightly.

Chu Yunsheng remained still, and these people were also frightened by his intimidating battle armor, not daring to move. Only a thin, limping man, holding a weak flashlight, cautiously circled around to the back of the water tower.

With a thud, the thin, limping man was kicked out and rolled to one side. A tall man, while pulling up his pants, shouted at him, "Damn you, I'm trying to do something, and you come to cause trouble!"

From Chu Yunsheng's perspective, he could guess that this man was likely the leader of the group. His appearance suggested he had just been up to no good.

The man cursed and walked over, stopping a few meters away. He shone the flashlight on Chu Yunsheng, seemingly slightly stunned. He stopped cursing and cautiously approached, glancing at Chu Yunsheng and said, "Who are you, brother?"

Chu Yunsheng maintained his battle-ready stance and simply replied, "I'm just passing by."

The man hummed, his eyes flickering, seemingly sizing up Chu Yunsheng's strength. After all, Chu Yunsheng's appearance was too exaggerated.

Chu Yunsheng felt somewhat annoyed by his gaze. If not for the insects, he wouldn't care about these people at all. At most, it would waste a bit of essence, or not even that.

He coldly snorted, reminding the man not to provoke him.

The man's brows slightly furrowed, then he put on a smile and said, "Since you're just passing by, find a place to rest. We won't bother each other. I'm a friendly guy, and everything can be talked about. The brothers below are all escaped convicts. If I offended you, don't take it to heart!"

Chu Yunsheng could hear the hidden threat in his words, subtly showing off the identity of his subordinates, implying, "Don't think you're the only one who's tough!"

Chu Yunsheng, who had no intention of dealing with them, pretended not to hear and nodded, walking to a quiet spot.

He needed to rest and recover his essence. The Essence Absorption Talismans were all used up, and he could only rely on actual cultivation.

Time was now life for Chu Yunsheng. The more essence he cultivated, the more security he had.

The leader, the tall man, instructed the limping man a few words and then hurriedly went to the back of the water tower, making grunting sounds that were especially clear in the quiet rooftop.

Chu Yunsheng, for the first time, felt frustrated by the Six Directions Talisman. With its help, his senses were extremely sensitive, and every sound from the grunting man was transmitted clearly to his ears.

The gunfire in the distance gradually faded, and it was unclear whether the humans or the insects had won. The insects behind had not caught up.

Chu Yunsheng was irritated by the grunting sounds, stopping his fruitless cultivation. He lit a cigarette and slowly smoked, his thoughts drifting further and further away...

"Brother, can you give me a cigarette?" The thin, limping man smiled apologetically, slightly wary.

Chu Yunsheng, not wanting to mix with these people, waved his hand, ignoring him.

The limping man paused, slapped his head, and said softly, "Brother, wait, I'll get something to trade with you!"

Without waiting for Chu Yunsheng's reaction, he scurried back to the other side, making Chu Yunsheng inwardly curse: "Nuts!"

In no time, the limping man dragged a person over, grinning strangely at Chu Yunsheng, who was utterly confused.

The limping man dropped the person on the ground and said with a grin, "Brother, I'll trade her for some cigarettes. At least half a pack, one won't do. This girl is quite something, and I'm keeping it a secret from our leader..."

Chu Yunsheng finally understood after the limping man's rambling. He wanted to trade the woman on the ground for half a pack of cigarettes.

People have emotions and desires, but only when they are well-fed and safe. Now, with danger lurking everywhere, how could Chu Yunsheng have such thoughts?

The limping man and his group lived for the moment, one day at a time, like walking dead. But Chu Yunsheng was like starting a long march, just taking the first step, with a long road ahead!

Different paths, different thoughts. Chu Yunsheng considered himself not a lustful beast. He had fantasized about his women, but not in this way.

Just as Chu Yunsheng was about to refuse the limping man, he heard a thug kick someone and curse, "Damn, you're still hiding some cookies. You little bastard, you're not being honest!"

The person begged for mercy, and Chu Yunsheng recognized the voice. He quickly adjusted his night vision goggles and was shocked to see it was his colleague, Yu Xiaohai! He hadn't recognized him earlier!

Yu Xiaohai's hair was a mess, and his face was dirty, having not been cleaned for a long time. In the darkness, if he hadn't spoken, Chu Yunsheng would have found it hard to recognize him.

Seeing Yu Xiaohai being beaten, Chu Yunsheng's heart tightened. He sprang forward, leaping over two meters high, and in a breath, he was right in front of the thug, kicking him away and helping the still begging Yu Xiaohai to his feet.

The sudden change stunned the thugs, who then drew in sharp breaths. Chu Yunsheng had leaped over a distance of about five to six meters in a single bound!

How could they not be shocked!

Chu Yunsheng didn't care about their reactions and helped the pitiful Yu Xiaohai to the side. Yu Xiaohai, though still trembling, had calmed down somewhat.

"Thank you, thank you for saving me," Yu Xiaohai said dazedly.

Chu Yunsheng checked his injuries. Apart from being weak from hunger and some superficial wounds from the beating, there were no serious issues. With some rest, he would recover.

Chu Yunsheng patted his shoulder and said, "Thank me? You're lucky to be alive!"

Yu Xiaohai murmured, "Being alive is worse than death..."

Suddenly, as if remembering something, he looked up, staring intently at Chu Yunsheng's helmet, as if trying to pierce through it!

Chu Yunsheng felt uneasy and was about to remove his helmet when he saw Yu Xiaohai trembling, tentatively and with a hint of excitement, ask, "You! You! Are you—Brother Chu?"

He nodded, retracting his hand, and smiled, "Besides me, who else would save you? Who do you think you are!"

Chu Yunsheng didn't expect Yu Xiaohai to suddenly grab his battle armor with both hands and burst into tears after a moment!

He was even more surprised that a man who had never shed a tear could cry so intensely!

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