《Learning About My Time Of Death For An Insane Life》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios [Valiant Life System Initialize!] [Binding Successful!] [Warning! Warning!] [System detected host will die in 24 hours time!] Chen Yeliang suddenly woke up from his dream and looked at the lecturer who was lecturing seriously at the lectern. He pinched his face hard. Strange, what was that noise? Chen Yeliang rubbed his eyes vigorously. The transparent blue display panel in front of him made him feel like he was seeing things. Having read countless novels, Chen Yeliang naturally understood what this noise meant. But¡­ why was there a death notice for me? Chen Yeliang felt a chill down his spine. He anxiously called out to the system in his mind, ¡°Hey! System!¡± [Greetings, Honorable Host! The Valiant Life System is at your service!] ¡°You said I will die soon? What¡¯s going on?¡± [No errors detected in test. Host Chen Yeliang will die after 23 hours and 58 minutes.] F*ck! Chen Yeliang gritted his teeth and held back from cursing out loud. The countdown was quite accurate! He could feel his entire body beginning to go numb. Raising his head, Chen Yeliang looked around at the bright and clean classroom. He had only been in university for a week, why did he have to say goodbye to the beautiful world so suddenly? [Ding! Valiant Life upgrade complete.] [Congratulations, Host. You have received your palliative care boost. Before your expiry, you will not die no matter what you do!] ??? Chen Yeliang took a deep breath and slowly exhaled to calm himself down. What was the use of this useless palliative care boost? At first he wanted to wait and see if the system would announce any self-rescue missions. In the end, he stared blankly in the air for ten minutes. The system seemed to have gone into sleep mode. At this moment, the lecturer at the lectern caught him not paying attention, and the bespectacled eyes revealed his obvious displeasure. He threw the book in his hand on the table and bellowed with displeasure, ¡°Student sitting in the last row, have you understood everything? If so, why don¡¯t you come up front and solve this problem!¡± At the lecturer¡¯s outburst, all eyes in the lecture hall turned to Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang gave an icy glance at an opportune time and caught sight of vegetables stuck on his lecturer¡¯s teeth. Feeling humiliated, he thought, ¡°I¡¯m already in university and yet still get treated like a high schooler. I am on the verge of death, and you are still asking me to solve problems?¡± ¡°Sir, there¡¯s veggie on your teeth,¡± Chen Yeliang said casually. A gasp rippled across the lecture hall at the end of his sentence. The gawking students could not help thinking, School had barely started and a merciless rascal had already shown up! Trying hard not to laugh, the curious onlookers stared at the lecturer then back at the student. They wished they had a pair of eyes on the back of their heads. ¡°You!¡± The lecturer covered his mouth, face red with mortification. He was speechless with fury. Chen Yeliang had heard of this lecturer before. He did not tolerate students skipping classes, his attendance roll call felt like authorities checking on household occupants. Everything in the textbooks were important for year end exams. He was notoriously unforgiving. If he caught hold of any students¡¯ shortcoming, he would fail them without a second thought. But Chen Yeliang did not care anymore. He did not even know if he could stay alive till graduation. He felt as if his soul had left his body. Dragging his weary body, he walked unsteadily out of the hall. All the students in the hall were dumbfounded! This unbelievably fearless student embarrassed the lecturer and walked off so casually. They could not help but be curious about his motive. But when they realized the price of being fearless was failing the subject, the students looked at Chen Yeliang with some sympathy in their eyes. Afraid of being penalized by the lecturer, they then kept their heads low and pretended not to see this farce. Chen Yeliang walked aimlessly along the corridor. When he thought about the clock ticking down on his life, he no longer had the strength to continue walking. He came to a bay window nearby and flopped down on it, sighing endlessly. At this moment, he caught a glimpse of a small figure standing at the top of the adjacent laboratory block. The strong winds at the top of the building caused that person to sway unsteadily. Her long black hair fluttered in the wind. It looked like a girl. Chen Yeliang narrowed his eyes and watched as that person slowly climbed over the chest-high boundary wall. She walked to the concrete ledge outside and stood still there. Suicide? Chen Yeliang immediately realized what was going on. His first thought was that he did not expect to find someone taking the same path as him? Suddenly, the system prompt sounded again! [Ding! Mission Announcement!] [Rookie¡¯s Mission: Please save the person at the top of the laboratory block.] [Rookie¡¯s Gift Bag: Divine Grasping Hand!] [Reward for completing the mission: 1. Life extension for 72 hours; 2. Sprinting champion!] Chen Yeliang¡¯s eyes lit up. He knew that the system could not be so f*cked up! As expected, there was still a mission drop! Although the reward was only 72 hours, there were unlimited possibilities as long as he remained alive! As for being a sprinting champion, Chen Yeliang did not care about that for now. He rubbed his palms together and jumped on the spot twice as warm up. Then, he placed his hands on the ground, stretched one leg behind and bent down in a running crouch start posture. Chen Yeliang then dashed towards the laboratory block. Luckily, the laboratory block was connected to the lecture block, and his physical fitness level was above average. From the second floor of the lecture block, it only took him four to five minutes to reach the roof of the laboratory block. The door was ajar. A beam of white light streamed out from it. A rusty lock hung on the door, twisted and broken. Chen Yeliang stood outside the door to catch his breath. He knew he could not simply barge in. Although the system had given him some sort of skill, he was still a student after all. If he did not manage to grab hold of her, it would be all over. After thinking for a moment, Chen Yeliang felt that it would be better to call the police! ¡°Hello, this is the Huashang University. Someone is attempting to jump off the laboratory building¡¯s south-eastern side. Please send help!¡± Without waiting for the other party to reply, Chen Yeliang quickly hung up the phone and dialed another number for help. When everything was settled, Chen Yeliang took a deep breath, pushed open the door and went upstairs. The wind at the top of the building was very strong. He could hear soft crying coming from the concrete ledge outside the boundary wall. ¡°Who is it? Who¡¯s there?¡± Chen Yeliang pretended that he stumbled upon that place by accident, and tried to find out the other party¡¯s identity. The crying stopped as if someone had pressed the pause button. A small head poked out from behind the boundary wall. The girl was fair-skinned and pretty. Her long black hair was tossed around by the wind like seaweed. Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, but it couldn¡¯t hide her beauty. Chen Yeliang recognized her. She was the school belle of Huashang University¡ªLan Sixi! He also heard that Lan Sixi¡¯s father was a deputy director. A school belle with a good family background, good looks, good grades, and a good figure. Chen Yeliang could not understand what could have caused her to be so depressed. ¡°What do you want!¡± Lan Sixi glared at him tearfully. ¡°Haha, playing truant and meeting friends. My friend, what are you doing outside? It¡¯s very dangerous. Come back here and let¡¯s talk.¡± Chen Yeliang smiled and took out a crumpled tissue from his pocket before walking over to Lan Sixi. Suddenly without warning, she screamed like a terrified cat, ¡°Don¡¯t come over! Or I¡¯ll jump down!¡± ¡°No, no, no!¡± Chen Yeliang stopped in his tracks, then took two steps back. Then, with an ingratiating smile, he ventured, ¡°Lan Sixi? My heart is weak, please don¡¯t frighten me. What problems are you facing?¡± Lan Sixi was not surprised that the person in front of her knew her name. From a young age she had been the epitome of excellence. Wherever she went, she was always the center of attention. During the school term opening ceremony, she was the representative of the freshmen, and gave a speech in front of the whole school. She felt even more aggrieved at the thought of her past excellence. She muttered softly, ¡°There¡¯s no point in telling you! I¡¯m better off jumping down!¡± Chen Yeliang broke out in a cold sweat on hearing this. He pinched his thigh and repeatedly reminded himself to stay calm. ¡°Wait!¡± Chen Yeliang sat down on the ground. ¡°If you want to jump, just go ahead. I won¡¯t stop you.¡± ¡°But at least tell me the reason.¡± ¡°I¡¯m all alone here. Other people who are not aware of the situation might mistakenly think that I bullied you!¡± He sounded rather heartless. Lan Sixi turned around and glared at him angrily. ¡°How can you be so mean! I¡¯m about to die and you are still¡­¡± Chen Yeliang smiled and said, ¡°Since you are going to die anyway, no harm in telling me the reason, right?¡± Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios If a person truly wanted to die, he would leave quietly in the dead of night. Lan Sixi cried on the roof for almost ten minutes but still didn¡¯t jump down. Something must be weighing on her mind. Chen Yeliang knew that as long as she was willing to talk about it, this matter would be resolved by half. ¡°You¡¯re going to die anyway, so there¡¯s no harm in telling me, right?¡± Chen Yeliang patiently coaxed her. Lan Sixi rubbed her swollen eyes and looked at the stranger through her tears. Although this guy said some heartless words, Lan Sixi could see the sincerity in his eyes¡ªhe really didn¡¯t want her to die! Lan Sixi clutched at her heart and lowered her head. There was an indescribable feeling in her heart. It was their first time meeting, yet she felt that the other party was very dependable ¡­ She suddenly looked up, eyes filled with determination. That¡¯s right! I can¡¯t die under such dubious circumstances! ¡°I¡­¡± Lan Sixi bit her lip.¡± I think there¡¯s no point in living! ¡± ¡°How so?¡± ¡°When I went to the washroom just now, someone¡­ someone secretly took photos of me. They even threatened¡­ threatened me.¡± Lan Sixi¡¯s face flushed with embarrassment, unable to speak anymore. She kept consoling herself in her heart, Since I¡¯m going to die soon, might as well spill everything and let that scoundrel get his just desserts! Chen Yeliang continued asking, ¡°What did he threaten you with?¡± ¡°Threatened me to be his girlfriend!¡± Lan Sixi bellowed out with all her might. When he heard that, Chen Yeliang did not know what to say anymore. What kind of a pervert was this guy? Secretly taking photos of a girl and still threatened her to be his girlfriend, this scoundrel was simply too shameless! However, compared to death, Chen Yeliang felt that it was not a big deal. Hence, he gestured towards Lan Sixi. ¡°You¡¯re going to die because of this? You¡¯re not the one at fault, it¡¯s that b*stard who took photos of you!¡± ¡°If you¡¯re afraid, I¡¯ll beat him up for you! Make him delete every single photo he took!¡± He hoped his display of fake indignation could convince Lan Sixi to change her mind. Upon hearing this, Lan Sixi glanced at Chen Yeliang timidly and whispered, ¡°He¡¯s not to be trifled with. You can¡¯t beat him.¡± Chen Yeliang frowned slightly. Although he was by no means a brawny guy, at 1.8 meters tall, he was nonetheless among the top-notch batch. What kind of herculean character could that scoundrel be, for Lan Sixi to be so convinced of his superiority? Moreover, even a school belle like Lan Sixi was somewhat in awe of his strength. Could he be some kind of extraordinary character? Chen Yeliang shrugged nonchalantly and said, ¡°How would we know if we don¡¯t try?¡± ¡°If I lose, I¡¯ll take revenge for you again after I recover!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid!¡± ¡°It¡¯s not worth it to kill yourself over such a trivial matter! The one who should be punished is that pervert, not you.¡± Lan Sixi knew that Chen Yeliang was trying to comfort her. Watching the attractive spirited guy in front of her making so much effort to convince her, a warm fuzzy feeling welled up in her heart. It had been so long time since she felt appreciated! It had been so long time since someone had listened to her seriously! It had been so long time since someone cared so much about her! At the thought of this, Lan Sixi turned to look at the other side of the city. Her thoughts drifted to her family. She thought of her father, who was such an influential man in such a high position, carrying so much clout and authority. He was never at home, often ignoring her. In the past, Lan Sixi comforted herself that it was because her father was too busy. As his daughter, she should show more understanding towards him. However, who would have thought that after her stepmother gave birth to her younger brother, her father, although still busy, would always stay by the crib to play with her younger brother whenever he was free. Lan Sixi felt very upset. The tears that had stopped started flowing freely again. Seeing this, Chen Yeliang frantically thought, Why is this Madam crying again? At this point, Chen Yeliang heard the police siren coming from the direction of the school gate. Heaving a sigh of relief, he thought, Thank God, help has finally arrived! ¡°Lan Sixi, don¡¯t cry! If you have any problems, just let me know. I¡¯ll definitely help you!¡± Chen Yeliang quickly tried to ameliorate the situation. But the more he tried, the more aggrieved Lan Sixi felt, and the louder she cried. The sound of crying coupled with the sound of the wind made Chen Yeliang¡¯s ears numb. Chen Yeliang thought bitterly, A woman¡¯s heart was unfathomable like a needle at the bottom of the sea. For almost 20 years he had never been romantically involved with anyone. He had absolutely no idea what to say in order to break through into the girl¡¯s heart. He wracked his brain in frustration. Then he dusted off the dust on his pants, stood up and walked briskly to the boundary wall. At this moment, Lan Sixi was exhausted from crying. She slid down to the ground and curled up into a ball, sobbing. Chen Yeliang adroitly leaped over the boundary wall and grabbed Lan Sixi¡¯s slim arm firmly. Lan Sixi¡¯s body trembled as she stared at this school mate who was just inches away from her. Her bright eyes pored over Chen Yeliang from head to toe. She did not expect this stranger to jump over here. If she were to struggle and cause him to get injured now, she would never forgive herself for the rest of her life. At the thought of this, Lan Sixi lowered her head and quieted down, allowing Chen Yeliang to hold on to her. ¡°Too much cold wind can cause stomach upset, let¡¯s go somewhere else to cry!¡± Chen Yeliang said with a sigh of relief. Lan Sixi sniffed twice. She kept her head lowered and did not answer. ¡°Don¡¯t cry anymore,¡± Chen Yeliang finally had the chance to pass the crumpled tissue to Lan Sixi. Following that, he helped Lan Sixi up. The laboratory building was not very high, but the wind at the top of the building was strong. It was easy for people to get blown away. Chen Yeliang unwittingly looked down. Unbeknownst to him, a crowd had gathered downstairs. Gawking students and teaching staff were standing outside the cordoned-off zone. Police officers were maintaining order at the scene, and firefighters were laying out a life-saving air-mattress. But there was a problem. A small fig tree was growing luxuriously in the middle, obstructing the most optimum location. But Chen Yeliang did not think much of it. He thought to himself, ¡°It¡¯s alright, I¡¯ve already saved her.¡± He said softly to Lan Sixi, ¡°Can you still climb over?¡± Lan Sixi shook her head weakly and leaned limply in Chen Yeliang¡¯s arms. The sweet scent of her hair wafted into Chen Yeliang¡¯s nose. Even the wind could not disperse it. But right now this was a moment of life and death. Chen Yeliang was not in the mood to think so much. The most important thing now was to complete the mission! He apologized, then crouched down to grab hold of Lan Sixi¡¯s slender waist. He lifted her up and with one leg over the wall, he sat her down on top of the wall. After he himself had clambered over, he then helped her down. ¡°Hey! I was wondering why you didn¡¯t want to be my girlfriend! So you¡¯re dating a gigolo!¡± At this moment, a piercing sound of mockery interrupted the congenial atmosphere. A skinny man with protruding lips and cheeks like a monkey stood at the doorway of the rooftop. A centipede-like scar crawled across his chin as he leered at Lan Sixi¡¯s exposed fair thighs. This man was called Li Tan. He was an unemployed vagrant who often loitered in the school premises to harass female students. On the second day after Chen Yeliang started university classes, he saw him being chased out of the school campus by the security guards. He wondered how he had sneaked into the school again today. By his own words, it would appear that Li Tan was the one who had threatened Lan Sixi! Students without any experience in society could easily be intimidated by shady scoundrels. It was natural for Lan Sixi to feel afraid. ¡°It¡¯s you!¡± Lan Sixi¡¯s eyes widened suddenly, and she inadvertently fell back outside the wall. Chen Yeliang swiftly grabbed hold of Lan Sixi¡¯s sleeve. ¡°I¡¯ve completely seen the little beauty¡¯s panties!¡± Li Tan leaped towards the wall and leaned on it, laughing maniacally. ¡°I have even seen what¡¯s¡¯ inside the panties!¡± For an innocent obedient girl with a noble background, Li Tan¡¯s humiliation felt worse than getting killed. Lan Sixi cowered in fear. Flushed with humiliation, she covered her reddened face with both hands and sobbed in despair. ¡°B*stard!¡± Chen Yeliang was furious. He grabbed Li Tan by the collar over the wall and said, ¡°Hand over the photos that you took, or else!¡± Li Tan looked up at Chen Yeliang and said disdainfully, ¡°Kid, do you know who my Big Bro is? How dare you grab my clothes?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t give a sh*t who you are. You can¡¯t bully Lan Sixi!¡± Li Tan was the type who feared the strong but bullied the weak. Seeing how tall Chen Yeliang was, he knew he would definitely be at a disadvantage in a fight. He turned around to goad Lan Sixi instead. ¡°Little beauty, your boyfriend is quite protective of you. What do you think will happen if I show him your photos?¡± ¡°No!¡± Lan Sixi covered her face, her hoarse voice filled with despair. Right after that, Lan Sixi jumped off the building without hesitation under everyone¡¯s stunned gazes! Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Fire chief, Qi Lixue, received a report that a student wanted to commit suicide at Huashang University. After hanging up, he rushed to the scene with his crew. As soon as the fire engine entered the university campus, they saw a young girl squatting on the roof of the laboratory block. Qi Lixue immediately gestured to the accompanying police cars to turn off the siren so as not to alarm the rescue target. The police swiftly swung into action maintaining order and preventing the onlookers from making provocative gestures to further agitate the suicidal subject. As Qi Lixue and his men were setting up the safety air-mattress, they were startled to see a small fig tree right in the middle of the road! In this critical life-or-death situation, they did not have time to chop down the tree. The firefighters tried ways and means to place the air mattress, but to no avail. In the end, they settled on laying mattresses on both sides of the tree. The leafy canopy of the tree might even serve as a buffer to cushion the fall. After the rescue equipment was in place, the firefighters hastily prepared themselves to go upstairs to talk to the suicidal subject. At this precise moment, a black shadow rapidly bore down on them overhead. The onlookers covered their eyes and started screaming! ¡°She has jumped down!¡± ¡°Ah! Somebody save her!¡± Qi Lixue looked up, squinting his eyes. Horrified, he thought, She really jumped! This is not good! The falling shadow loomed bigger and bigger in Qi Lixue¡¯s eyes. Before he could swallow his breath, an even bigger shadow followed right behind! Qi Lixue gasped. Why was there another imitator?! Before he could react, the bigger shadow grabbed the falling girl with one hand, and with the other, grabbed hold of the edge of the building! A collective roar of astonishment erupted from the onlookers as they watched the couple swaying in the air! ¡°That guy caught her!¡± ¡°Damn, he¡¯s quite cute! Which class is he from?¡± At this moment, Chen Yeliang, who was hanging outside the building like a piece of laundry, was still in a state of shock. Fortunately, he reacted quickly. Otherwise, he would really be dead! He raised his arm with all his might and tried to pull Lan Sixi up. However, at the slightest movement, Lan Sixi would scream and struggle violently, twisting Chen Yeliang¡¯s arm until it hurt. ¡°Lan Sixi, stop struggling! Otherwise, both of us will be finished!¡± Chen Yeliang shouted. Unfortunately, no words could penetrate the mind of a person in a state of crisis. Lan Sixi¡¯s shoulder was beginning to hurt. With her free hand she covered half her face and cried, ¡°Sob sob sob! Daddy save me. Daddy save me!¡± The wind at the top of the building caused the two of them to sway precariously. Their combined weight fell on Chen Yeliang¡¯s single arm, and the constant scraping against the rough concrete ledge caused painful abrasions. The cement dust seeped into the wounds, causing Chen Yeliang to grimace in pain. He shouted with all his might, ¡°I can¡¯t hold on anymore, come and save us!¡± No doubt these words were directed to the firefighters below. Qi Lixue then came to his senses, cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted back, ¡°Hang in there, kid! We¡¯ll be right up!¡± Without further delay, Qi Lixue swung into action! With three crew, he rushed upstairs. Chen Yeliang did not know if he would be able to hold on until the backup arrived. The palliative care boost provided by the system ensured he would not die, but it did not indicate if he would be paralyzed if he fell down. Moreover, the wind was so strong up there. He couldn¡¯t be sure if Lan Sixi would land squarely on the air mattress. If she were to die, he would really be left with nothing! Chen Yeliang screamed silently, I can¡¯t just sit around and wait for death! He shouted towards the rooftop, ¡°Li Tan, are you there? Hurry up and pull us up! If we die, you won¡¯t be able to escape responsibility! Do you hear me!?¡± Another gust of wind blew past. There was no sign of anyone up there. Chen Yeliang gritted his teeth, livid with rage. Damn it! That son of a b*tch ran off! But right now, he did not have the strength to scold anymore. Chen Yeliang could feel his fingers trembling violently. He could not hold on any longer! He lowered his head and glanced down. The dizzying height made his scalp tingle and his heart thumped so hard it felt as if it was going to burst out of his chest. He then looked at Lan Sixi. She, too, was at her limit. Like a lonely wind chime dangling in the air, her forlorn appearance suspended in the air was unbearable to watch. Chen Yeliang steeled himself, bit the tip of his tongue to calm himself down and thought, I¡¯m going for it! Being paralyzed is better than death! Under everyone¡¯s shocked gaze, he suddenly let go of the concrete ledge and the two of them plummeted down! Downstairs, another wave of screams erupted! ¡°Ah! They fell down!¡± ¡°The firefighters have not reached the roof! They can¡¯t make it!¡± ¡°Somebody save them!¡± The crowd was in an uproar. The onlookers stepped back instinctively. Some of the more timid ones covered their eyes and ran away before turning back for a peek. What¡¯s worse, the strong winds threatened to blow their trajectory off course. The two of them were about to fall outside the safety air mattress! Chen Yeliang held his breath and summoned the system to activate his skill! Divine Grasping Hand! Upon activation, immense strength gushed through the hand that was holding onto Lan Sixi! ¡°Go!¡± With one mighty swing, Chen Yeliang flung the petrified Lan Sixi towards the center of the safety air mattress. The exertion caused an opposite reaction that sent Chen Yeliang flying in the other direction! He consoled himself silently as he watched Lan Sixi land safely. It¡¯s fine. I won¡¯t die since I have the palliative care boost! If I¡¯m paralyzed, I¡¯m sure Lan Sixi will be willing to push my wheelchair for me. Just as he was indulging in his flights of fancy, Chen Yeliang felt the world turn dark. He could hear the sound of rustling and the sound of fabric tearing. He could feel his falling speed slow down. The leafy branches of the small fig tree slowed down his descent. Even though the ensuing small abrasions burned with pain, it was still better than not feeling anything. It was the first time that Chen Yeliang felt so affectionate towards the sensation of pain. It was solid proof that he was still alive! Gradually, the discomfort from the weightlessness dissipated. Chen Ye closed his eyes and knew that he had stopped falling. ¡°That boy fell into the tree canopy!¡± ¡°Quick, save him!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s the emergency medic? How about campus medic? Campus medic, come over quickly!¡± ¡°Is the person on the tree dead? What should we do? I don¡¯t dare to go over.¡± ¡°Everyone, stay back. Leave this to the police and the firefighters!¡± Chen Yeliang turned his head. Through the gap between the branches, he could see the crowd in a chaotic mess. Most of the people had thrown themselves onto the air mattress. Probably worried that the fallen body would have been cut into pieces by the tree branches, regular folks did not dare to approach the potentially bloody scene. Only two policemen came towards him. ¡°Mr. Policeman,¡± Chen Yeliang waved tiredly. ¡°I¡¯m here.¡± The young officer did not expect Chen Yeliang to still be alive. With a joyful look, he immediately shouted over his shoulder, ¡°Quick! Quick! Bring the garden shears. He¡¯s still alive!¡± The young officer¡¯s voice was almost as loud as a public broadcast. It attracted everyone¡¯s attention. Chen Yeliang gestured with a smile. ¡°No need to trouble yourself. I can lower myself down.¡± He extracted his right hand and felt around behind his waist. After breaking a few big branches, he freed himself and landed lightly on the ground. Chen Yeliang massaged his arms in disbelief. It was unbelievable! He did not die or become paralyzed despite falling from such a great height! Other than the stinging pain from his many abrasions, there was nothing else amiss! As the dumbfounded onlookers watched this scene unfold, their jaws practically dropped to the ground. This guy standing before them fell from the top of the building without breaking any arms or legs. He even broke off the tree branches to free himself and calmly leaped down. It had certainly saved the police officer a lot of trouble! The concerned onlookers immediately morphed into rubbernecking gawking spectators. The students broke through the police¡¯s barricade and surrounded Chen Yeliang, bombarding him with a barrage of questions. Chen Yeliang instantly became the most attention-grabbing celebrity! Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang was surrounded by the crowd. Everyone was ogling him as though they were looking at some rare creature. They cast their eyes up and down his body. Unnerved by the stares, he took two steps back to hide behind the police officers. The two police officers were tall and well-built. They stood up like a block of wall, completely segregating Chen Yeliang from the crowd. But even if the onlookers could not see Chen Yeliang, it did not stop them from expressing their feelings. ¡°Buddy, you were so awesome just now. Which year are you from? Which major?¡± ¡°That¡¯s so amazing! I thought that you guys were making a kung-fu film!¡± ¡°Buddy, do you feel any pain? Any discomfort?¡± Questions poured in like a tidal wave, threatening to drown out the police officers. They tried their best to impress upon the onlookers that the person behind them needed to rest, but no one paid them any attention. It was as if Chen Yeliang was Spiderman whose identity had been exposed. Everyone came over hoping to see his real appearance. Some even took out their cell phones. The sound of the camera shutters going off was like a machine gun rapidly firing at Chen Yeliang. The clamorous environment eased his anxiety and tense muscles from the earlier life-threatening situation. Chen Yeliang relaxed and smiled. At this moment, a familiar voice rang out in Chen Yeliang¡¯s mind! [Congratulations to the Host for completing the rescue mission!] [Mission Reward: 1. Extension of life for 72 hours.] 1 [With this achievement, the Host¡¯s running speed can reach a hundred meters in nine seconds. His level is comparable to a world champion!] When he heard the system¡¯s mechanical voice congratulating him, Chen Yeliang was overjoyed! His efforts had paid off! In the midst of his euphoria, the police officer struggling to hold back the crowd turned around and said to him, ¡°Buddy, there are too many people here. We can¡¯t hold them back much longer. Go into the police car and I¡¯ll send you to the hospital immediately.¡± ¡°My injuries are not serious, I¡¯ll just go to the campus doctor¡¯s office for a check-up.¡± Chen Yeliang politely declined his offer, turned around and ran towards the campus doctor¡¯s office. Before he could take two steps, he saw, away from the crowd, a figure making his faltering way towards him. Chen Yeliang took a closer look and realized that it was the lecturer from today¡¯s lecture. He vaguely remembered that the lecturer¡¯s name was He Ming. With nearly ten years of teaching experience, he probably would have seen all kinds of school incidents. Yet right now, He Ming was being supported by someone, looking like an old lady crossing the street. The moment he saw Chen Yeliang, he started crying tears of joy! He Ming stumbled over, grabbed Chen Yeliang and scrutinized him left and right. After a while, he gave a long sigh and an ugly smile spread across his face. He shook his head and muttered, ¡°You are fine, that¡¯s good! That¡¯s good!¡± Chen Yeliang did not know how to comfort him and just kept smiling at him. After the awkward interlude played out for a while, the crowd started to close in around them again, fighting over each other to talk to Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Why were these people like paparazzi? He could not get rid of them at all. At this moment, he caught a glimpse of a familiar face at the back of the crowd. That guy hid at the back, surreptitiously raising his head every now and then. One moment, he was straining his neck to look at Chen Yeliang, the next moment, he was staring towards Lan Sixi. In less than a minute, his head turned back and forth more than ten times like a rattle drum. That was Li Tan! A sudden upwelling of rage made Chen Yeliang roared out, ¡°Li Tan, stop right there!¡± Following his earth-shattering exclamation, everyone followed his gaze and looked back. Li Tan was stunned momentarily, but almost immediately started running! ¡°He¡¯s a bad guy! Quick! Catch him!¡± Chen Yeliang said angrily. The two police officers near him were the first to react! They immediately went in hot pursuit of Li Tan¡¯s vanishing figure. But that Li Tan seemed to have the advantage of low air resistance. He was small and thin, but could run very fast. Within seconds, he pulled away from the pursuing police officers. Chen Yeliang knew that things were not looking good. Li Tan still had those offensive voyeuristic photos of Lan Sixi. He could not let him escape! He bent his knees slightly, and could feel the muscle strength of his legs welling up reaching a critical point! With a whoosh, the onlookers felt a blast of cold air over their heads, as if a big gale of wind had blown past! Before anyone could react, Chen Yeliang was heading straight for Li Tan like a cannonball! The two police officers watched as a shadow flashed past them. In the blink of an eye, he had caught up to their target! Chen Yeliang¡¯s legs moved as though they were flying. His explosive power was on par with a world champion. In a breath¡¯s time, Li Tan was already within reach! Chen Yeliang¡¯s lips curled up into a smug smile. He reached out and grabbed Li Tan by the neck like he was grabbing a chicken. ¡°So what if you run fast? Let go of me!¡± Li Tan shouted like he had seen a ghost, ¡°Do you f*cking know who my big bro is?¡± Chen Yeliang said disdainfully, ¡°Who gives a f*ck! Hurry up and hand over those things!¡± Li Tan struggled a little and realized that he could not break free. He sneered at Chen Yeliang and said, ¡°Pooh!¡± Chen Yeliang¡¯s reaction was very fast and he dexterously avoided Li Tan¡¯s filthy spittle. The thick spittle flew in a parabolic arc and landed on the fast approaching police officer¡¯s shoes. The police officer¡¯s face darkened. He suppressed his disgust and glared at Li Tan in fury! ¡°Buddy, you ran too fast! Why are you chasing this person?¡± The other police officer asked, huffing and panting on bent knees. He pretended not to have seen the comical scene. ¡°It¡¯s him!¡± Chen Yeliang pointed at Li Tan and said, ¡°He secretly took photos and threatened Lan Sixi, causing her to take things too hard!¡± Upon hearing that, the two police officers¡¯ eyes lit up as they said in unison, ¡°Really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true,¡± Chen Yeliang nodded. ¡°You can ask Lan Sixi about the details.¡± Thus saying, Chen Yeliang handed the hunched over Li Tan over to the two police officers. Li Tan knew that he was in big trouble and was so scared that his eyeballs were trembling. He did not dare to say anything and kept stealing furious side glances at Chen Yeliang, as if wanting to engrave his appearance into his mind! Even as he was conveyed to the police car, he still bared his teeth and sneered at Chen Yeliang. It was obvious that he was threatening revenge. But Chen Yeliang did not give a damn. After all, he only had 72 hours of life left. It was not known if revenge would happen within this period. He watched the police car leave and turned around to go to the campus doctor¡¯s office to seek help for his own injuries. At this moment, a hand suddenly held on to his shoulder. The remaining police officer said, ¡°Buddy, since you arrested him, please follow us to the police station to record a statement.¡± Chen Yeliang turned around to reject him, but before he could say anything, he felt a burning gaze from not too far away. The blazing gaze of the gawking lecturers and students bore into Chen Yeliang. The shocking flying sprint had aroused their curiosity again. Their eyes were wide open with a hint of admiration! They were only waiting for the police to leave before crowding around Chen Yeliang again, hoping to have a few more words with their hero. Chen Yeliang had accurately deciphered their intentions. However he did not want to be treated like an animal exhibit in a zoo. He immediately agreed to the police¡¯s request. ¡°No problem, I¡¯ll go right away!¡± Upon hearing this, the policeman revealed a friendly smile. ¡°You can do the statement anytime. I¡¯ll send you to the hospital first.¡± Chen Yeliang nodded. Other than the university, he was willing to go anywhere. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang was taken to the hospital in a police car. Due to the special nature of police work, the police typically dropped by the hospital every few days, so the hospital created an exclusive passage for them. As a life-saving hero, Chen Yeliang could naturally enjoy the one-on-one medical attention of a specialist without having to queue. ¡°What did you say happened to him?¡± The slightly balding doctor pushed his presbyopic glasses up his nose and stared at Chen Yeliang gravely. ¡°I said that he just fell from a 5-storey high building and landed on a tree,¡± the police officer explained. The old doctor widened his eyes in disbelief as he sized up Chen Yeliang several times. Finally, he picked up his pen and wrote down a long list of tests on the diagnosis sheet. Then, he called the nurse over and instructed, ¡°Arrange for him to be hospitalized first. He would have suffered a major impact when he fell off the building. Outwardly, he may look fine, but he may be suffering from internal hemorrhaging. Send him for a CT scan first.¡± The nurse efficiently took the documents and led them to the Medical Imaging Department. Chen Yeliang scratched his face and said, ¡°Actually, I don¡¯t think there¡¯s any problem with me. I don¡¯t need to go for CT scans or stay in the hospital.¡± ¡°That won¡¯t do!¡± the policeman said sternly. ¡°Don¡¯t take advantage of the fact that you¡¯re young and healthy. You still have to listen to the doctor.¡± After hearing what the police officer said, Chen Yeliang did not protest anymore and could only follow the nurse to go through all the tests. It was almost evening by the time all the tests assigned by the doctor were done. The nurse brought them to the designated hospital bed. ¡°I¡¯ll send the results to the doctor later. If there¡¯s any problem, he¡¯ll come and see you,¡± the nurse said without looking up as she scribbled busily on the medical record. ¡°Thank you, nurse,¡± the police officer said politely. While undergoing the tests, Chen Yeliang chatted with this police officer who had been accompanying him, and found out that his surname was Zhao. Now, Officer Zhao had effectively become Chen Yeliang¡¯s guardian. He listened to the nurse¡¯s instructions and nodded from time to time. The nurse spoke for two minutes before looking up and said to Chen Yeliang, ¡°There are no other matters for the time being. Have a good rest.¡± Seeing that she was about to leave, Chen Yeliang called out to her, ¡°Excuse me, may I ask how the girl with the surname Lan is doing?¡± ¡°She¡¯s still undergoing a checkup. If all goes well, she¡¯ll be transferred to your ward.¡± With that, the nurse closed the door and left. Only Chen Yeliang and Officer Zhao were left in the silent ward. After spending half of the afternoon together, the two of them were already familiar with each other, so Chen Yeliang did not feel awkward. He laid down on the bed and covered himself with a blanket. Officer Zhao took out a pen and dragged a chair to sit down, preparing to ask questions. He started off by chatting casually. ¡°You said that the girl you saved has the surname Lan?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Chen Yeliang nodded. ¡°What happened to her?¡± Officer Zhao smiled. ¡°Oh, nothing. Just thought what a coincidence. How are you feeling? Are you able to answer questions?¡± ¡°Sure.¡± Chen Yeliang nodded again. He really felt that he was fine. After all, the system was in operation here. Before the 72 hours expired, he would still be alive and well. Officer Zhao cleared his throat. ¡°Let¡¯s start then. Is the man you arrested today connected in anyway to the suicide attempt?¡± Chen Yeliang answered, ¡°Yes, he took obscene voyeuristic photos of that girl and even threatened her to be his girlfriend. My school mate was very upset and headed for the rooftop.¡± ¡°How did you know? Are you acquainted with the girl?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know her. I had an argument with the lecturer in class today and happened to see her on the roof when I was skipping class.¡± Speaking of this, Chen Yeliang felt a little remorseful. If he had known that he could continue living, he wouldn¡¯t have mocked lecturer He Ming. Hearing Chen Yeliang¡¯s answer, Officer Zhao was stunned for a moment. He asked in surprise, ¡°You don¡¯t know each other?¡± At that time, when Officer Zhao stood below watching Chen Yeliang jump down without a care for himself, even in the midst of panic he silently extolled the heroism ensuing from the passionate love between young people. But what he did not expect was that these two people did not know each other at all! In that case Chen Yeliang¡¯s selfless act was true courage! Officer Zhao looked at Chen Yeliang with respect in his eyes, and involuntarily straightened his back. Just as he was about to continue asking, a man pushed a wheelchair into the room. Lan Sixi was sitting in that wheelchair with a soft blanket covering her lap. Although she still had not recovered from the ordeal, her complexion was much rosier than when she was on the rooftop. Lan Sixi did not expect to see anyone in the ward. When she saw Chen Yeliang, she was moved to tears once more. Seeing this, the man behind her tenderly squatted down beside her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, my dear Sixi? Why are you crying again?¡± the man asked gently. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Tell Daddy.¡± Chen Yeliang got up, wanting to check on her, but the police officer beside him suddenly shot up and stood at attention. Officer Zhao clicked his heels in a salute and barked out, ¡°Good evening, Deputy Chief!¡± At this moment, Chen Yeliang finally noticed the police uniform hanging on the wheelchair. His heart skipped a beat. He had only heard that Lan Sixi¡¯s father was a deputy chief. He did not expect him to be the Deputy Chief of Police¡ªLan Penghao! Lan Penghao thought his daughter was alarmed by the people in the room when he saw her crying. Although public hospitals did not strictly segregate male and female patients in different wards, as a father he was still displeased when he saw his daughter would be warded together with a boy around the same age as her. He asked Officer Zhao gruffly, ¡°Officer Zhao, why are you here?¡± ¡°I¡­¡± Officer Zhao turned to look at Chen Yeliang, not knowing how to introduce him to the Deputy Chief. Chen Yeliang lifted the blanket and stood up. He smiled and said, ¡°Hello Deputy Chief Lan, I¡¯m Lan Sixi¡¯s school mate.¡± ¡°School mate?¡± Lan Penghao raised his eyebrows and looked down at his weeping daughter. He had rushed over when he heard that his daughter had fallen off a building with a male classmate. Lan Sixi had not been in good spirits, so he had not had the time to ask her for details. However, based on Lan Sixi¡¯s past experience of getting harassed, Lan Penghao¡¯s first thought was that his daughter falling off the building had something to do with this man! His face then darkened and he snorted. ¡°You¡¯re the one who hurt my dear Sixi?¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Chen Yeliang was caught off guard. He had heard that Deputy Chief Lan was swift and decisive, but he didn¡¯t expect him to be so direct. If he didn¡¯t explain it well, the consequences would be unthinkable! Chen Yeliang waved his hands frantically. ¡°No, you¡¯ve misunderstood¡­¡± ¡°Misunderstanding!¡± Lan Penghao stepped forward ominously. ¡°Then why does my dear Sixi cry the moment she sees you!¡± So saying, he started rolling up his sleeves. He did not want to hear Chen Yeliang¡¯s explanation at all. Lan Penghao might be the deputy police chief, but he was also a father. Seeing his daughter bullied by a bad guy, all the blood in his body rushed to his head. Even though he was in an eminent position of authority, he still wanted to thrash this scoundrel personally! Officer Zhao saw that the situation was escalating out of control and quickly stepped in front of Chen Yeliang. ¡°Deputy Chief, this is the hospital, please don¡¯t¡­¡± ¡°Get out of the way!¡± Lan Penghao glared at Chen Yeliang like an enraged lion that couldn¡¯t wait to gobble him up. He wouldn¡¯t listen to anyone¡¯s explanation. His own guilt towards Lan Sixi transformed into rage. He could no longer suppress his emotions. What he wanted to do now was to seek justice for his daughter! Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Seeing the situation in the ward getting increasingly complicated, Chen Yeliang groaned silently. Lan Penghao was furious and did not give him a chance to explain. And the only person who could talk some sense to Lan Penghao was Lan Sixi. Chen Yeliang looked past Officer Zhao and Lan Penghao. He kept blinking at Lan Sixi, hoping that she would step up to help. Lan Sixi called out softly, ¡°Dad¡­ Daddy¡­¡± However, Lan Penghao was so overwhelmed with rage that he could not hear her soft voice. Lan Sixi took a deep breath, clenched her fists, and shouted with all her strength, ¡°Daddy! Stop!¡± Hearing his daughter¡¯s voice, Lan Penghao¡¯s anger instantly subsided. He forgot about Chen Yeliang and quickly squatted down beside the wheelchair. He said gently, ¡°My dear Sixi, Daddy is here, don¡¯t be afraid!¡± Lan Sixi pouted with a pained expression. ¡°Daddy, he saved my life. Please don¡¯t be rash.¡± On hearing this, Lan Penghao eyed Chen Yeliang suspiciously and asked Lan Sixi doubtfully, ¡°What¡¯s going on? My dear Sixi, don¡¯t be afraid. Daddy is here. No one will bully you!¡± Faced with the prospect of bringing up the past, Lan Sixi lowered her head and bit her lip in shame. She had spoken barely 2 sentences before withdrawing into herself again. Lan Penghao noticed this and became anxious. Officer Zhao couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. He stepped forward and explained, ¡°Deputy Chief, I was at the scene when the incident happened.¡± ¡°Then tell me!¡± Lan Penghao stood up angrily. It had been a long time since Lan Penghao had a proper conversation with Lan Sixi. Lan Sixi felt somewhat conflicted towards him. The more agitated he was, the more Lan Sixi could not speak. He became even more agitated as a result. Thus father and daughter fell into an endless cycle of suffocating silence and anxiety. Chen Yeliang stood by the side and took in everything. He said, ¡°Deputy Chief Lan, let¡¯s go out and talk. Let Lan Sixi have a good rest.¡± Lan Penghao looked at Lan Sixi and hesitated before saying, ¡°Okay, wait for me in the corridor.¡± Officer Zhao and Chen Yeliang walked out of the ward one after another and looked through the vision panel on the door. They saw Lan Penghao carefully carry Lan Sixi to the bed and tenderly tuck her in. He gave her a few reminders before walking over. ¡°Speak.¡± Lan Penghao¡¯s tone softened. Officer Zhao said, ¡°Deputy Chief, I¡¯ve already understood the whole situation from Student Chen¡­¡± Chen Yeliang stood at the side and quietly listened to Officer Zhao recount everything. From Li Tan secretly taking photos and threatening Lan Sixi to Lan Sixi seeking death. Lan Penghao¡¯s expression changed several times as he listened. He was gnashing his teeth and he wanted so badly to skin Li Tan alive! Towards the end, Officer Zhao mentioned that Chen Yeliang jumped down to save his daughter. ¡°Deputy Chief, when Miss Lan jumped down, it was fortunate that Student Chen caught her!¡± When he heard that his daughter had jumped off a building, Lan Penghao felt as if his heart was being squeezed. He asked in anguish, ¡°And then?¡± ¡°The firefighters needed time to run upstairs. At that time, the wind was very strong and blew the two of them down! We were all scared out of our wits, but Student Chen was calm and collected! He flung Miss Lan onto the safety air mattress from the air! He himself fell into a tree.¡± As Officer Zhao said that, he grabbed Chen Yeliang¡¯s arms and showed Lan Penghao the dense web of wounds. ¡°Deputy Chief, look, these are all fresh injuries. Student Chen is honestly not the one who bullied Miss Lan.¡± ¡°What about the b*stard who bullied my dear Sixi?¡± Lan Penghao asked. ¡°That guy was identified by Student Chen when he was watching amongst the onlookers. That scoundrel ran so fast that we almost couldn¡¯t catch up. In the end it was Student Chen who caught him.¡± When the truth was finally brought to light, Lan Penghao had mixed feelings. This seemingly ordinary young man in front of him had not only saved his daughter, but also caught the scoundrel who had bullied Lan Sixi! On the other hand, he had wanted to brutally teach him a lesson without any hesitation, almost causing his daughter¡¯s savior a second round of injuries. Lan Penghao felt extremely guilty. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Chen. I was too impulsive just now. I apologize to you!¡± Chen Yeliang smiled magnanimously and said, ¡°It¡¯s alright, Deputy Chief Lan. I can understand how you feel.¡± The more magnanimous he was, the more embarrassed Lan Penghao felt. At a loss for a remedy, Lan Penghao hurriedly said, ¡°Chen, you must be starving after being so busy for the whole day.¡± Without further explanation, Officer Zhao immediately understood his intentions and took the initiative to say, ¡°Deputy Chief, Student Chen, what do you want to eat? I¡¯ll go buy it!¡± ¡°Wanhao Hotel is not far from here. Their restaurant is not bad. You can buy from there.¡± Wanhao Hotel was one of the top five-star hotels in the city. Three or four dishes might be equivalent to a regular person¡¯s monthly salary. Lan Penghao had only been there once or twice. Although the food was expensive, it was really good. It was unforgettable after tasting it once. Although he was not very rich, in order to thank Chen Yeliang, he decided to spare no expense this time! ¡°Ah? Wanhao¡­¡± Officer Zhao hesitated. He was out on official duty and realized that he did not bring much money with him. Now that he had to fork out a big sum of money, he could not help feeling fainthearted.. Chen Yeliang did not want him to spend so much money too. He was about to object but was interrupted by Lan Penghao. Lan Penghao took out a credit card from his inner pocket and flicked it to Officer Zhao with two fingers. ¡°Come back quickly.¡± ¡°Yes, Sir!!¡± Officer Zhao took the card and dashed off. Both men never once gave Chen Yeliang a chance to say anything throughout the whole process. Chen Yeliang shook his head with a wry smile. No wonder he was the Deputy Chief of Police. Even his way of expressing his gratitude was so unyielding. He smiled and said to Lan Penghao, ¡°Deputy Chief Lan, there is no need to go to such expense.¡± ¡°Chen, you don¡¯t have to stand on ceremony.¡± Lan Penghao smiled and said, ¡°This is my way of apologizing to you. Don¡¯t turn it down. Come, let¡¯s talk inside!¡± He pushed the door open carefully for Chen Yeliang and walked briskly to Lan Sixi¡¯s bedside. He held her hand and said, ¡°Daddy knows everything that had happened now. Don¡¯t be afraid. Daddy get justice for you!¡± Lan Sixi shook her head and turned to look at Chen Yeliang. She felt ashamed. This guy had saved her, but she did not even know his name. Lan Sixi pursed her glistening lips and said softly, ¡°Thank you for saving me. I¡¯m sorry, I still don¡¯t know your name.¡± ¡°Freshman Chen Yeliang.¡± ¡°Thank you, Student Chen.¡± Lan Sixi lowered her head shyly and repeated Chen Yeliang¡¯s name in her mind. She could feel the wrist that Chen Yeliang had held burning hot. Although her memory was very chaotic, the image of Chen Yeliang saving her was still fresh in her mind. Lan Sixi¡¯s face unknowingly blushed and a layer of reddishness overlaid her pale complexion. ¡°Hahaha, my dear Sixi, Chen is your savior. There¡¯s no need to be so courteous. You are all classmates, so no need to be so reserved,¡± Lan Penghao said with a smile. Lan Sixi frowned slightly. ¡°But, Daddy, you almost hit¡­ Student Ye Liang.¡± ¡°It¡¯s Daddy¡¯s fault! Daddy will apologize to Chen! Is that all right?¡± Lan Penghao immediately effected submissiveness, short of groveling. Chen Yeliang silently watched the father and daughter pair and realized that their relationship was not as bad as Lan Sixi had described. He felt that it was rude to keep staring at others, so he turned on the television. A familiar scene unexpectedly appeared! Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios On the television screen, the scene of Chen Yeliang flinging Lan Sixi onto the air mattress was playing out. Judging from the angle of the camera, it could be seen that one of the onlookers who was gawking at that time had recorded this valuable footage. Because the entire video only lasted for ten odd seconds, it was being shown on loop endlessly. Before the TV host opened her mouth, the footage had already been replayed 8 times! Chen Yeliang watched his most heroic moment being replayed continuously. He rubbed his nose in embarrassment and switched to the sports channel. The sound of the television interrupted the conversation between Lan Sixi and her father. They too watched the video several times. Although Lan Penghao had already heard what happened, he was still shocked to see it with his own eyes! He did not expect that this student in front of him would actually risk his life to save Lan Sixi. The decisiveness, swiftness, and quick-wittedness in that act of rescue was something that he himself, a police officer for twenty years, could not measure up to! Lan Penghao sized up Chen Yeliang again, his eyes full of admirable respect! He turned to face Chen Yeliang. ¡°Chen, your agility is really amazing! Many of our colleagues at the police station cannot hold a candle to you!¡± ¡°Deputy¡­ Uncle Lan, that would be an exaggeration!¡± Chen Yeliang said humbly. ¡°The young should proudly show off their abilities. There¡¯s no need to conceal!¡± Lan Penghao no longer treated Chen Yeliang as an outsider. He lowered his voice and asked, ¡°You¡¯re so skillful. Are you really just an ordinary undergraduate?¡± It was perhaps a habit grown from years of police work, Lan Penghao¡¯s words were filled with curiosity and probing. Chen Yeliang laughed uneasily. ¡°It¡¯s just an amateur¡¯s hobby¡­¡± He was slightly startled. As one would expect from the deputy chief of the police department, his perceptiveness was different from ordinary people. The lecturers and students in the university would focus on praising him for being amazing, but Lan Penghao immediately sensed that there was something abnormal about Chen Yeliang! He looked around awkwardly, not sure what slip of the tongue had drawn Lan Penghao into an interrogation mode. Chen Yeliang held onto the bedsheets and racked his brain for a suitable reason to explain everything. He raised his head to look at the television screen. Incidentally, the sports channel was showing highlights of the city parkour activity. Chen Yeliang blurted out, ¡°I¡¯m a fan of parkour!¡± At that moment, the System¡¯s voice rang out in his head! [Ding! Mission Announcement!] [Mission Details: Skyscraper Parkour, enter the City¡¯s Parkour Competition, and win!] [Mission Reward: Date of death will be delayed by one week!] [Support Skill: Divine Motor Skills.] [Support tool: Two Dark Technology unmanned drones.] ¡°Wow!¡± Chen Yeliang exclaimed silently. ¡°This system even issues support tools. Not bad at all!¡± Lan Penghao saw him staring at the television with a silly smile and a satisfied look on his face. He looked towards the television with curiosity. The sports action on television was breathtaking. Lan Penghao thought to himself, ¡°Chen is smiling so happily. He must really like this kind of sport.¡± Although in Lan Penghao¡¯s view, parkour was synonymous with danger, he respected other people¡¯s preferences. ¡°This hobby is quite niche, but it¡¯s not bad if you can use it to save people at critical moments,¡± Lan Penghao said. ¡°It¡¯s not niche.¡± Chen Yeliang pointed to the small caption on the television screen and said, ¡°The day after tomorrow, our city is holding a parkour competition!¡± The row of words was so small that Lan Penghao had to squint to read. ¡°Xilin City¡¯s third City Parkour Competition. Anyone aged 18 and above can participate in the City Parkour Competition. In order to give the contestants the greatest freedom to show off their skills, this competition will be broadcast live on television. The audience will vote to determine the champion¡­¡± Lan Penghao read aloud softly as he scrutinized the text. After reading two more lines, he roughly understood the rules of this competition. ¡°It¡¯s good to participate in the competition, but will your injuries affect your performance?¡± Lan Penghao asked worriedly. Chen Yeliang shook his head and said with a smile, ¡°It¡¯s just some superficial wounds. They will heal in less than two days, so it¡¯s not a big deal.¡± It was perhaps due to the protection afforded by the system. When Chen Yeliang, who weighed just over 50kg, fell from such a harrowing height onto the tree, the longest wound on his body was only about 3-4cm long. Most of the wounds on his body were just superficial skin abrasions. They might look horrifying, but most had already scabbed over and would not affect his performance. Before Lan Penghao had seen the rescue video, he felt it was no big deal for the man to be covered with scratches. But after having seen the live video footage, he was so shocked that he wondered whether Chen Yeliang was made of steel. He took hold of Chen Yeliang¡¯s arms and checked them over and over again worriedly. After confirming that they were all superficial wounds, he began to relax. Nonetheless, Chen Yeliang was injured because of Lan Sixi. Lan Penghao still wanted to help him. He smiled and said to Chen Yeliang, ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re fine. Speaking of which, which station will be airing this competition? I will help you to canvass for votes!¡± Xilin was a first-tier city. There were at least 20,000 staff in the city police station. With the deputy chief¡¯s promise, Chen Yeliang¡¯s guaranteed votes had already far exceeded that of others! Chen Yeliang said gratefully, ¡°Thank you, Uncle Lan. It should be on the sports channel.¡± ¡°No problem. It just so happens that the competition falls on a Saturday. I¡¯ll definitely tune in on time!¡± All this time, the two men chatted happily about the competition, but never once heard Lan Sixi say anything. Concerned, Chen Yeliang drew the curtains aside and realized that Lan Sixi had fallen asleep. She was very pretty to begin with. Right now she was curled up in a ball, smacking her lips from time to time as if she was having a good dream. Her vulnerable sleeping face only added to her cuteness. Lan Penghao stroked his daughter¡¯s hair lovingly and said guiltily, ¡°I¡¯m really not a good father. I didn¡¯t notice the changes in my dear Sixi.¡± ¡°She used to love talking to me about school. I don¡¯t know when she stopped talking to me completely.¡± He let out a long sigh and looked up at Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang blinked and said gravely, ¡°Uncle Lan, I am in no position to comment on such matters. There are some things that I shouldn¡¯t say, but I still wish to highlight to you.¡± ¡°Sixi really needs you.¡± ¡°To tell you the truth, she jumped off very decisively today. A large part of it was because she was too considerate. She didn¡¯t want to cause you any trouble or make you worry.¡± ¡°I think you should take more time to show that you care for her and let her know that she¡¯s very important to you¡­¡± Lan Sixi had mentioned about her family problems before jumping off the building. Chen Yeliang still remembered. When she met a scoundrel, not only did she not turn to her father for help, she hid on the rooftop and cried quietly. This meant that she was beginning to feel that she was an unnecessary burden. This was the knot in Lan Sixi¡¯s heart that could only be undone by someone close to her. Chen Yeliang thought that since he had already saved her once, he might as well go all the way and say what was needed. Lan Penghao did not show any discernible reaction. He just stared silently at Lan Sixi¡¯s face and tucked her in again. After a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, ¡°Thank you, Chen. Thank you for telling me all this.¡± Then, Lan Penghao lifted his head and gave Chen Yeliang an apologetic smile. The atmosphere in the room had become a little gloomy.. Lan Penghao felt uncomfortable and joked, ¡°How can you see things so clearly? Don¡¯t tell me your other hobby involves psychological analysis?¡± Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang finally understood. Lan Penghao was accustomed to searching for answers with a probing mindset. As for why he understood so well, it was all because Lan Sixi told him before she jumped off the building. However, it would be too far-fetched to say that he was well-acquainted with Lan Penghao¡¯s family. Chen Yeliang could only smile at him and say, ¡°There are some things that we know naturally.¡± The corners of his eyes curved slightly, like an unfathomable expert. Lan Penghao was a smart man. He knew that there was no point in asking further. He shook his head in relief and did not pursue further. However, in his heart he understood with mirror-like clarity. This seemingly pathetic youth in front of him was actually a slumbering dormant lion. The ability that Chen Yeliang had displayed so far was merely the snoring of a dozing lion. The real show would have to wait until he was fully awakened! He had a strange premonition that this youth would excel in some field! Unconsciously, his interest in parkour competitions increased. Chen Yeliang couldn¡¯t tell what was in Lan Penghao¡¯s mind as the elder gentleman stared at the television in a daze. In order to extend his life, he had to secure the parkour competition championship! He silently opened the system in his mind and ran through his inventory. Name: Chen Yeliang. Age: 19 Time of death: 66 hours 52 seconds later. Skill: 1. Divine Grasping Hand; 2. Sprinting Champion; 3. Divine Motor Skills; 4. Two Dark Technology drones. Seeing the last item, Chen Yeliang glanced at Lan Penghao surreptitiously. He was itching to take out the two drones for a look when the other man was not paying attention. He hoped fervently that Lan Penghao had a lot of work to clear and would leave the ward for a moment. However, after waiting for ten minutes, Lan Penghao still did not move. He sat next to Lan Sixi, like a Buddha statue that could prevail till the end of time. Chen Yeliang couldn¡¯t wait anymore. He smiled at Lan Penghao and said, ¡°Uncle Lan, I¡¯m going to the washroom.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Lan Penghao thought that Chen Yeliang was very polite to inform his seniors before leaving the room. His admiration for this young man went up another notch. There was a separate bathroom in the ward. Chen Yeliang entered and locked the door. ¡°System, mobilize the drones.¡± [Understood!] At the sound of a ¡°ding¡±, two black drones materialized in front of Chen Yeliang. They were only the size of a palm and could be easily be picked up with two fingers. Other than the main body, the two drones did not come with remote controls. When they landed on Chen Yeliang¡¯s palms, instructions for their operation simultaneously entered his mind. Due to its advanced technology, the drones were solar-powered. They could concurrently recharge their batteries while in operation. There was no need to worry about cloudy weather as they could self-amass stand-by energy. There was practically no possibility of a power outage. The best part was that a human operator was not required. They could automatically capture the highlights of the footage by themselves. It was impossible to produce such a user-friendly gadget with the current technology! The more Chen Yeliang looked at the two little gadgets, the more he liked them. He simply couldn¡¯t bear to part with them! As for the parkour competition the day after tomorrow, he had already finalized his strategy. He would put all his energy on the audience¡¯s votes. These two drones would come in very useful for that purpose! At this moment, Lan Penghao gave two knocks outside the bathroom door. ¡°Chen, the food is here. Come out and eat.¡± At the mention of ¡°food¡± Chen Yeliang¡¯s stomach started rumbling and growling in protest. Close to ten dishes of food were waiting for him outside the door! Chen Yeliang quickly put the drones away. He pushed open the door and the aroma of food immediately assaulted his senses! Back from his errand, Officer Zhao had even thoughtfully borrowed a table and placed it in front of the hospital bed. There were seven to eight exquisite dishes on it! Although the food was placed in a simple takeaway box and did not have the magnificence of a hotel¡¯s extravagant plate, the attractive presentation did not change at all. Just one look at this artistically-crafted cuisine was enough to make people drool! ¡°Chen, this Lustrous Glazed Sturgeon Head is Wanhao Hotel¡¯s signature dish!¡± Lan Penghao handed him a pair of chopsticks and gestured for him to sit down. Officer Zhao, who did all the legwork for this errand, stayed on as well. He sat down opposite Lan Penghao cautiously. ¡°Should we wake Sixi up?¡± Chen Yeliang asked. ¡°No need,¡± Lan Penghao said, shaking his head. ¡°I¡¯ll put aside some food for her. She can eat when she wakes up.¡± Both men took him at his word and proceeded to eat without reservation. After a long day, they were ravenous. Now that the delicious and exquisite food was right in front of them, no one could hold back. ¡°This steamed egg custard is not bad. You¡¯re injured, you should eat more protein!¡± ¡°Have some steamed food too. You should eat lightly when you¡¯re recuperating. Your wounds will heal faster.¡± In order to express his apology and gratitude, Lan Penghao kept piling food into Chen Yeliang¡¯s bowl until it resembled a small hill. Officer Zhao, who was sitting at the side gnawing on his chopsticks, pursed his lips in envy as he watched the scene play out. From his perspective, it would be a miracle to have his superior pick food for him! However, he then recalled that Chen Yeliang did risk his life to save Lan Sixi. He was indeed worthy of Deputy Chief Lan¡¯s attention. At the thought of this, he joined in and followed in his superior¡¯s footsteps to pile food on Chen Yeliang¡¯s bowl. Within half an hour, all the dishes on the table were swept clean. As Officer Zhao cleared the table, he said to Chen Yeliang, ¡°On my way back from buying food, I bumped into your attending physician.¡± Chen Yeliang asked, ¡°What did the doctor say?¡± ¡°He said that you¡¯re fine. You¡¯re stronger than a bull. You can rest here tonight and be discharged tomorrow.¡± Chen Yeliang nodded and laid in bed staring at the television for a while. He suddenly remembered a very important detail and sat up again. ¡°Officer Zhao, what happened to Li Tan? He¡¯s the guy we caught today.¡± At the mention of the offender Li Tan¡¯s name, Lan Penghao also turned serious and stared at Officer Zhao ominously. Officer Zhao swallowed nervously and said, ¡°My colleague found a large number of offensive voyeuristic photos in his phone. Basically, they were all photos of body parts without revealing any faces.¡± ¡°After gathering all the evidence from his cell phone, we found that he took some of the photos secretly himself while others were downloaded from websites.¡± ¡°Based on such circumstances, he might not receive a severe punishment¡­¡± ¡°As for pressuring Miss Lan until she committed suicide, it stands to reason that Li Tan should be fully responsible. But from the legal point of view¡­¡± Officer Zhao¡¯s voice became softer and softer as he spoke. Although Li Tan¡¯s despicable acts were shameful, he would not receive too severe a punishment. He would get five days disciplinary detention at the maximum and then get released. Considering the severity of his actions, the punishment was really too light. The facial muscles tightened on Lan Penghao¡¯s ashen face until it resembled a mask. He said icily, ¡°I¡¯m the victim¡¯s family member. It¡¯s not convenient for me to say anything. You know what to do.¡± Officer Zhao didn¡¯t dare to relax and said seriously, ¡°Understood. We will definitely carry out the law impartially and investigate thoroughly.¡± At the side, Chen Yeliang was gloating and laughing. Lan Penghao¡¯s instruction to Officer Zhao was not about bending the law in their favor, but rather to investigate Li Tan¡¯s past misdeeds thoroughly and settle the score with him! Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After instructing Officer Zhao on the matter of Li Tan, Lan Penghao¡¯s phone suddenly rang. He cupped his hand over the phone and quickly walked to the corridor outside. Officer Zhao watched as his superior left. He smiled and said to Chen Yeliang, ¡°He is still getting calls at this hour. The deputy chief is really busy.¡± Chen Yeliang piped in. ¡°Indeed, no wonder he neglected Lan Sixi.¡± After ten minutes, Lan Penghao re-entered the ward. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Chen. I have something to attend to at the station. I have to go back.¡± He walked over to Lan Sixi¡¯s side and took a long look at the girl sleeping soundly. His feet wavered between staying put and leaving. ¡°Uncle Lan, don¡¯t worry. When Sixi wakes up, I will let her know.¡± Chen Yeliang said considerately. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you then, Chen. Remember to get my dear Sixi to finish her meal.¡± With that, he nodded to Officer Zhao, picked up his police uniform, and left in a flourish. When his superior had finally left, Officer Zhao heaved a long sigh of relief. He pulled up the guest chairs between the two beds and built a simple bed. He laid down and removed his coat to cover himself. ¡°Officer Zhao, are you staying back to accompany us?¡± Chen Yeliang asked, puzzled. Officer Zhao placed his hands behind his head. ¡°Yes, I am staying back to protect you guys.¡± ¡°Protect?¡± This word sounded a little too serious. Was someone planning to take revenge on them? When Officer Zhao saw Chen Yeliang¡¯s puzzled expression, he turned to lay on his side, using his elbow to prop up his head. He asked softly, ¡°You still don¡¯t know who Li Tan is, right?¡± Chen Yeliang shook his head and said, ¡°No, I don¡¯t. Is he such a big deal?¡± At the mention of Li Tan¡¯s name, Officer Zhao became secretive. He turned around to look at Lan Sixi to make sure that she was not awake. Then, he lowered his voice and said to Chen Yeliang, ¡°Brotherhood, have you heard of it?¡± Chen Yeliang found this name somewhat familiar. He seemed to have heard of it before somewhere. He had teleported here. The Host¡¯s original memories were still in this body. If he tried recalling, he would remember the information about the Brotherhood. The Brotherhood was a street gang that originated from a place called the ¡°Brotherhood Bar¡±. He had heard that the owner of the bar, Qian Shan, was a man of honor and was good at dealing with interpersonal relationships. If there was any fighting or brawling, or territorial disputes in the nearby nightlife district, they would seek him to mediate before calling the police. As time went by, he became an authoritative father figure in that district. Thereafter, many people who had heard of his reputation gathered to follow him. Qian Shan was forthright and did not reject anyone. He provided food, accommodation, and jobs. Gradually, a gang formed around him. However, the Brotherhood was different from other gangs in the usual sense. On the surface, the businesses they operate all appeared legitimate. Otherwise, Officer Zhao wouldn¡¯t be hanging around in the ward gossiping. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of it, why?¡± Chen Yeliang asked curiously. ¡°Li Tan is a member of the Brotherhood. In fact I heard that he is related to Qian Shan!¡± Officer Zhao said conspiratorially. Chen Yeliang said in all seriousness, ¡°Li Tan only has himself to blame for this! Are you telling me he really intends to get back at us?¡± Officer Zhao said, ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. Miss Lan is the daughter of the deputy police chief, they might think twice about laying a finger on her. But it¡¯s difficult to say the same for you, Student Chen¡­¡± He seemed very serious, there was perhaps even a hint of warning in his tone. Chen Yeliang did not know whether to laugh or cry. ¡°Officer Zhao, you¡¯re a police officer. You just told me that the Brotherhood might take revenge on me. Can¡¯t you put in place some preventive measures?¡± Upon hearing that, Officer Zhao patted the seat under his butt indignantly. What he meant was, ¡°I am the preventive measure!¡± Officer Zhao examined Chen Yeliang¡¯s calm demeanor. He felt that Chen Yeliang had not realized the gravity of the problem. He then got up and walked to the door of the ward. He peered out and checked that no one was in the corridors, before returning to his seat. In a stern tone, he said to Chen Yeliang, ¡°Student Chen, since you are on good terms with the Deputy Chief and you are not an outsider, I¡¯ll tell you the truth.¡± ¡°On the surface, the accounts at Qian Shan¡¯s Brotherhood Bar are all legitimate, and they are one of the city¡¯s largest taxpayers. We have only heard about their clandestine operations, but have never managed to get any evidence!¡± Chen Yeliang said in surprise, ¡°Not even you police?¡± ¡°Nope,¡± Officer Zhao shook his head furiously like a rattle-drum. Although it sounded like exaggeration, Chen Yeliang was certain that Officer Zhao would not lie just to scare him. If it was really as he said, that meant the Brotherhood could cover their tracks so well that they could even evade the police¡¯s scrutiny. Qian Shan was indeed someone not to be trifled with! Chen Yeliang thought about how he had thwarted Li Tan¡¯s¡¯ plans and even personally delivered him to the police. If Li Tan did not take revenge on him, he wouldn¡¯t be able to live up to his reputation as a gangster! When he noticed Chen Yeliang did not speak for a long time, Officer Zhao thought that his words were too disturbing and had frightened the kid. He changed the topic. ¡°But don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll stay here with you guys tonight and send you back to university tomorrow.¡± ¡°There are many people in the dormitory. He wouldn¡¯t dare to do anything to you in public.¡± ¡°After this incident, the university will definitely beef up the campus security.¡± ¡°I will come over to visit you when I am free. Li Tan will definitely not have any chance to strike!¡± Officer Zhao said a lot and analyzed all the pros and cons to Chen Yeliang in great detail, hoping to put Chen Yeliang¡¯s mind at ease. Chen Yeliang however, was not a timid person. He was not one to worry about things that have yet to happen. He smiled. ¡°I understand. Thank you, Officer Zhao.¡± Sensing his good mood, Officer Zhao then smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. I¡¯ll leave my phone number with you. If you encounter any problems in future, just look for me!¡± Chen Yeliang nodded gratefully. Just then, Lan Sixi, who was sound asleep, stirred and slowly woke up. She called out in a daze, ¡°Daddy?¡± Officer Zhao quickly got up and helped her raise the bed headrest. Chen Yeliang shuffled in his slippers over to Lan Sixi¡¯s side and said softly, ¡°Sixi, Uncle Lan has gone back. We will keep you company tonight.¡± ¡°Ye Liang?¡± Lan Sixi had just woken up and her mind was still groggy. It was a long while before Chen Yeliang¡¯s words sunk in. When she heard that her father had left, she sulked and nodded in disappointment. ¡°Well, Miss Lan, you must be hungry. I¡¯ll go find a microwave to heat up the food.¡± Officer Zhao didn¡¯t want to be a third wheel here, so he slipped out with the lunch box. Lan Sixi lowered her head. Her straggly hair covered most of her face, making her look very disconsolate. Chen Yeliang could sense her disappointment and said gently, ¡°Uncle Lan was watching over you while you were sleeping. He only left two minutes ago.¡± Lan Sixi looked up in surprise. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± Chen Yeliang smiled and said, ¡°Uncle Lan has told me a lot of things. He knows that he has neglected your feelings and feels very guilty about it. He will definitely not let anyone bully you again in the future!¡± ¡°Really?¡± Lan Sixi asked, pleasantly surprised. A smile finally appeared on her face. Chen Yeliang patted his chest and pledged, ¡°Of course! If Uncle Lan doesn¡¯t have the time, come and look for me. I will protect you!¡± His words were like a gentle arrow that shot straight into Lan Sixi¡¯s heart. Lan Sixi pursed her lips and did not answer. She simply looked at Chen Yeliang and smiled. Her rosy cheeks were filled with the radiance of a young girl in love.. Her eyes were filled with adoring admiration for Chen Yeliang! Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The next morning, when Lan Sixi opened her eyes, the first thing she did was to look at Chen Yeliang¡¯s bed. However, she realized that it was empty. Last night she kept thinking of Chen Yeliang¡¯s company and was so excited that she could not fall asleep. She only dozed after midnight. She slept so soundly that she did not even notice when Chen Yeliang had left in the morning! Lan Sixi sat by the edge of the bed and shook Officer Zhao awake. ¡°Officer Zhao, where is Chen Yeliang?¡± Officer Zhao had been keeping night vigil in the ward. Just when he thought he could catch a nap in the morning, he was rudely woken up by Lan Sixi. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and said, ¡°Student Chen said that he wants to participate in a parkour competition. Today is the deadline for registration.¡± Lan Sixi thought she might have fallen sick. Unable to catch sight of Chen Yeliang, she felt unhappy. She lifted the blanket and stood up. ¡°Officer Zhao, please send me back to university.¡± Upon hearing this request, Officer Zhao no longer felt sleepy. He stood up as well. ¡°But the deputy chief said to let you stay in the hospital for two more days for observation. The medical leave note has been sent over.¡± Both Lan Sixi and Chen Yeliang fell off the building in front of everyone. Their respective counselors had already helped to draft the leave slip and were even preparing to visit them this morning. In the end, one of them disappeared early in the morning while the other was clamoring to be discharged. Officer Zhao wanted to get the daughter of his superior to change her mind, but he didn¡¯t know how. He could only call Lan Penghao for advice. Lan Sixi was left alone in the empty ward. She walked to the side of the bed and stared dejectedly at the towering Metropolis Building 1 in the distance. Her heart was filled with thoughts of Chen Yeliang. ¡°Achoo!¡± Chen Yeliang was walking on the streets when he sneezed loudly. He rubbed his itchy nose, thinking that Li Tan might have been swearing at him. Then, he looked at his phone and followed the GPS directions to the entrance of Metropolis Building 1. This was the tallest building in Xilin City, at least 500 meters tall. A towering skyscraper that could be seen from anywhere in Xilin City! Chen Yeliang looked up at the magnificent silver building and thought that it would definitely be very exhilarating to parkour on the rooftop. He pushed the door open and entered. The first thing he saw was a large billboard opposite the door. On it was written in bold, ¡°Registration counter for the Third City Parkour Competition!¡± Next to the billboard was a table that could seat two persons. A guy in hip-hop clothes was playing with his phone, head propped up by the other hand. Chen Yeliang walked over and knocked on the table. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m here to register.¡± Without looking up, the hip-hop guy took out a registration form from under the table and gave him a capless pen. Chen Yeliang completed the form and paid up the $50 registration fee. After the registration was completed, he left the building and grabbed a cab to return to the university. Due to his limited time, and also not to affect the next day¡¯s competition, Chen Yeliang kept a low profile after he returned to university. Other than his roommates, no one else knew that he was back on campus, not even Lan Sixi. He hid in the dormitory and researched diligently various cool and awesome parkour moves to ensure that he could leave the other contenders in the dust, that he was invincible! The next day, at the venue of the third season of the competition. All the contestants were gathered at Metropolis Building 1. Taking part in parkour required a high level of physical fitness. Unlike a marathon or a table tennis competition which were fairly commonplace, there were only a dozen or so parkour participants. But Chen Yeliang still discovered quite a number of familiar faces in the midst of the crowd. A few parkour video streamers were also taking part. Many of their fans could be seen outside the door, showing their support with banners. Another streamer was holding a selfie stick and greeting his fans in the live-stream. When Chen Yeliang saw the endless rockets and yachts flashing across his screen, a sure sign of tremendous support from his ardent fans, he knew that he had met his match today. He looked around, his eyes glancing over the faces of familiar streamers. At this moment, Chen Yeliang noticed two men staring at him from three to four meters away. As their eyes met, the two men quickly looked away and pretended to chat casually. They were clearly feigning indifference! Chen Yeliang looked at them warily and was sure that he really did not recognize them. At this moment, the host with a microphone walked up to the stage. He smiled brightly at the camera at the back of the crowd. ¡°Hello, viewers and friends. Welcome to the Third City Parkour Competition. I am your host for today, Wang Chunpu!¡± Dressed in a decent suit, he stared at the contestants below the stage with a burning gaze, barely able to contain his excitement. Four drones flew out from behind the camera, followed by the staff holding the remote controls. Wang Chunpu said excitedly, ¡°I believe the viewers who had watched the previous two competitions will be puzzled as to what these drones will be used for.¡± ¡°In order to give everyone a better viewing experience, the production team had deliberately spent a big sum of money to procure these four drones, in order to bring you a thrilling parkour performance from all angles!¡± He took a card from one side. ¡°Now, I will lay out the competition rules for everyone.¡± ¡°The order of appearance in this competition will be determined by drawing lots. The performance venue will be chosen by the contestants themselves.¡± ¡°After all the contestants have completed their gigs, there will be three hours for voting.¡± ¡°We are doing a live broadcast from the television station. At any point, our program¡¯s public media account will also cut over to the contestants¡¯ personal video stream for you when available. The audience can have repeated viewing of the videos before deciding who to vote for.¡± The contestants below took a deep breath. Freedom in choosing the venue meant that the production team had been serious in giving them a lot of room to show off their abilities. As for updating in real time their public media account with contestants¡¯ personal videos, this would be more advantageous to the first few contestants since they would have more time to pull votes for themselves. Hearing this, the contestants below the stage were eager to get started. Carried away by the palpable excitement, Chen Yeliang¡¯s clenched fists started perspiring. There were a few web streamers among the contestants. They had a big fan base, definitely in excess of 20,000 fans. All of a sudden, these contestants had the upper hand. The host on stage continued to announce the rules. ¡°The champion of this competition will be rewarded with $100,000 in cash!¡± ¡°Contestants, are you raring to go?¡± The contestants could not wait any longer. All eyes were focused on the bright red lottery box. Wang Chunpu carried the box and went down the stage. The drone hovered above his head and broadcast the process of drawing lots to the audience. He walked through the crowd and walked up to Chen Yeliang first. ¡°For the lucky first round, let us wish this contestant good luck!¡± Along with the host¡¯s commentary, Chen Yeliang reached in with his hand, picked up a piece of paper at the top and unfolded it. 18! Wang Chunpu smiled. ¡°There are a total of 19 contestants. This contestant has drawn number 18. Looks like you will have a finale performance for everyone!¡± Detecting the sarcasm in his words, the other contestants laughed privately. Being the second last contestant, not only was it not easy to pull votes, the audience would also be suffering from video fatigue and wouldn¡¯t be watching the later videos anymore. An ominous feeling welled up in Chen Yeliang¡¯s heart. He stared fixedly at the lottery box and watched as the host walked straight to the two men who had been eying him. ¡°Number 1!¡± ¡°Number 2!¡± ¡°I hope the two of you can give us a good start!¡± The two guys waved their number plates in their hands smugly, their faces almost bursting with laughter. Although they were very cautious, Chen Yeliang could still sense their gaze boring into him! Those two people were targeting him! Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang was sure that he had never seen these two guys before, let alone offended them. He crumpled the lot number paper into a ball impassively and cautiously retreated to the back. Host Wang Chunpu finished drawing the lots and returned to the stage. ¡°I believe that everyone has already gotten their numbers. In half an hour¡¯s time, the first contestant will start his presentation!¡± ¡°As for the rest of the contestants, we have prepared a resting lounge on the second floor. You can watch your opponents¡¯ performance there!¡± Then, he turned to the main camera and said in conclusion, ¡°Dear viewers and friends, the excitement continues after the commercial break!¡± After wrapping up, Wang Chunpu walked down the stage and with the other staff members, led the 19 contestants upstairs. To expand the reach of the competition and entice more competitors to participate in the next competition, the production team had converted the entire second floor into a backstage for the contestants to rest. There were relaxation massage rooms, stress relieving ktv rooms, and a spacious viewing room. There were burgundy red authentic leather sofas in the room. Sparkling water droplets settled on the fruit platter. There were all kinds of beverages, and there were even waiters on hand to serve them standing by the wall. Chen Yeliang was shocked. This production team really spared no expense. They practically set up a temporary entertainment club on the second floor. The television in front of them was showing the sponsor¡¯s advertisement. Chen Yeliang chose a seat near the window towards the back to observe the other contestants¡¯ every move. At this moment, host Wang Chunpu walked over to Chen Yeliang and handed him a piece of paper and a pen. ¡°Greetings, Mr. Chen. Since the location of the parkour performance is determined by the contestants themselves, in order to allow the production team to prepare in advance, kindly indicate your chosen venue.¡± Chen Yeliang glanced sideways at all the other participants and realized that he was the first to be picked out to write. He was neither No. 1 nor No. 19, and his seat was not near the door. Why was he selected first? The sequence of unusual actions of the production team left Chen Yeliang extremely puzzled. ¡°The others will indicate their venues as well, right?¡± Chen Yeliang asked. ¡°Yes, and we will send the contestants to the venue ten minutes in advance. If the venue is too far, we will deploy helicopters.¡± Wang Chunpu¡¯s explanation was reasonable and flawless. Chen Yeliang could not find any fault with that, but he did not want to go too far away to prevent himself from being trapped in an isolated and helpless situation. He thought for a moment and decided on a fantastic venue. He picked up his pen and wrote in row 18, ¡°Rooftop of Metropolis Building 1.¡± I chose this venue! Right in this building! Let¡¯s see what other tricks you have up your sleeves! When Wang Chunpu saw what was written on the paper, he gave Chen Yeliang a suspicious glance before breaking out into his signature smile. He bowed slightly before moving on to the next contestant. Chen Yeliang leaned back on the leather sofa and stared at the advertisement on the television nonchalantly. In reality, his gaze never left Wang Chunpu. He did indeed make one round among the contestants, collected all the information, and left the room to make preparations. Twenty minutes later, Wang Chunpu re-entered the viewing room and left with Contestant Number 1. The commercial break finally ended. Information on the first contestant appeared on the television screen. The man¡¯s name was Xiong Chang and he was 24 years old. His chosen venue was the Bell Tower Village, a famous tourist attraction in Xilin City. The town had clusters of retro-styled buildings, quaint buildings of random heights. The terrain was varied and very suitable for parkour. Xiong Chang stood under the bell tower. The four drones circled above his head like vultures. He leaped onto a platform and circled around the railing, gathering strength for a run. He jumped down from the 3 meter high platform, rolled on the ground to diffuse the landing impact before charging forward! Doing parkour in the Bell Tower Village tested the competitors¡¯ adaptability to the utmost, because neither the audience nor the competitors knew what kind of terrain would appear next. If the move looked cool enough, the audience would be delighted. Chen Yeliang looked on expressionlessly as Xiong Chang completed his moves. Fifteen minutes later, Wang Chunpu came in and led Contestant Number 2 out. Number 1 and Number 2 were the two guys spying on him earlier. Chen Yeliang was particularly concerned about keeping tabs on those two. Contestant Number 2 was called Qiu Pengpai, 22 years old. He had chosen The Stairway to Heaven located at Charred Tower Hill. It consisted of 999 steps, almost 74 storeys high! There were stone benches for people to rest on, and stone sculptures for people to appreciate scattered along the stairway. Leaping from such heart-stopping heights and then overcoming all kinds of sculptural obstacles to land safely made for an exhilarating show. At this moment, the television was showing a roadside display window full of television sets. Passers-by were intrigued by the parkour competition and stopped to watch. ¡°Wow! This young man is amazing!¡± A white-haired old man could be heard exclaiming. ¡°Oh my god, I really want to watch it but I¡¯m scared!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hurry home before the show ends! I want to lie on the sofa to watch!¡± More and more people gathered around. At home, many parkour fans had already sat in front of their televisions in time for the competition to start. The program¡¯s viewership ratings were visibly increasing. The number of viewers at one stage even exceeded that of Blue Platform¡¯s celebrity variety program! The television media was finally able to hold their heads high in front of the web media! Qiu Pengpai¡¯s performance was very exciting but took slightly longer. However, the production team¡¯s time-keeping was precise. When he was about to finish, Contestant Number 3 was whisked away. Then, followed by Number 4, Number 5 ¡­ There was practically no time gap between the contestants. Within ten minutes of the next contestant¡¯s departure, the contestant before him would return to the viewing room. Although the production team did not set any strict rules about returning to the lounge after their turn, those contestants who were slightly more conscientious would return to observe their opponents¡¯ reactions. Chen Yeliang watched as Contestant Number 5 left and returned, and sat down on the sofa in front of him. He was puzzled. ¡°Why aren¡¯t Number 2 and Number 3 back yet?¡± The two strange guys were not here, but that only made him more uneasy. Chen Yeliang was not in the mood to continue watching the contestants¡¯ performances. He thought to himself, ¡°It¡¯s better to walk around.¡± Since he had chosen Metropolis Building 1 as the venue, there was no harm in looking around. Chen Yeliang then took an apple from the table and left the viewing room. The entire second floor was the territory of the Parkour Competition¡¯s production team. Every office space had been assigned a temporary function. Chen Yeliang wanted to look for an elevator to go up to the top floor for a look. After turning a corner, he inadvertently walked into a dead end. Hanging on the most well-hidden office door was a sign that said, ¡°Main Control Room, No Unauthorized Personnel¡±. He took a curious peek and was shocked! Xiong Chang and Qiu Pengpai were inside! Opposite them sat a man in a sports jacket. The man had a work pass on his chest, clearly indicating that he was the production team¡¯s manager! The main control room was at a very obscure corner. If a person had no intention of going there, he would not be able to enter. These contestants were furtively interacting with the management staff without the presence of other staff members inside! Chen Yeliang felt that something was amiss. He crouched down and pressed his ear against the door to listen.. Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the control room. Xiong Chang tapped his fingers on the coffee table rhythmically. He cast his eyes up and down the production team manager and smiled. ¡°Everything has been arranged, right?¡± Clad in a sports jacket, the production team manager nodded and gave a sinister smile. ¡°Of course, everything has been arranged in accordance to your wishes!¡± Sitting opposite the manager, Qiu Pengpai took out his cell phone and placed it on the table. On the screen was a picture of Chen Yeliang! He grinned, revealing a missing front tooth. ¡°This kid actually chose to parkour in this building. He¡¯s courting death!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that perfect? Make him lose his footing high up there, no one will get blamed!¡± Xiong Chang added. The manager said ingratiatingly, ¡°I guarantee that nothing will go wrong! I will cut off the drone¡¯s signal when you guys act.¡± ¡°Good!¡± Qiu Pengpai patted the manager¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You¡¯re very good at management!¡± The manager rubbed his hands like a primary school student who had been praised by his teacher. He continued his bootlicking. ¡°But aren¡¯t you two overestimating that kid by taking charge personally?¡± Xiong Chang snorted disdainfully. ¡°I agree it is outrageous that we had to be called upon to settle a nobody like him. I¡¯m worried about dirtying my hands!¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s also that brat¡¯s fault for having such bad luck. Of all the people he could have chosen, he chose to step on the toes of our Brother Qian¡¯s brother-in-law. Li Tan is a petty grudge-bearing person who seeks revenge for even the smallest grievance. Isn¡¯t this giving us extra work?¡± Qiu Pengpai said in agreement, ¡°Ultimately it was Li Tan¡¯s fault for being so incompetent. Imagine being caught by an undergraduate.¡± ¡°If you ask me, he is simply worthless! But Brother Qian is too indulgent with Li Tan. The moment he heard that the kid is going to participate in the parkour competition, he immediately sent us here overnight.¡± ¡°To put it bluntly, it¡¯s also a coincidence that Brother Qian has a parkour club under his management. If that kid had wanted to participate in a snow skiing competition, Brother Qian would have to spend extra on training!¡± The two of them poured out their grievances like a broken dam. Their attitude was very arrogant, completely disregarding their listener¡¯s predicament. The manager was mentally prepared and had dismissed the other staff beforehand. The main control room was well-hidden. Apart from the staff, no one would come here. The manager picked up the disposable paper cup on his table and listened to the gossip with relish. Outside, Chen Yeliang was leaning against the door and listening to their conversation. Alarm bells were going off in his head! These two mentioned Li Tan¡­ that meant they were from the Brotherhood! They even wanted to play dirty while he was competing! Chen Yeliang held his breath and bit his tongue to calm himself down. Then, he moved nimbly towards the viewing room. When he was safely out of hearing range, he opened his mouth and exhaled. Chen Yeliang clenched his fists tightly. He did not expect to gain such unbelievable information while wandering around! Although Officer Zhao had previously warned him that there might be revenge-seekers looking for him, he didn¡¯t expect it to happen so quickly! And during the all important competition no less! No wonder the competition host took special care of him right from the start. It must be at their behest! Chen Yeliang did not know how many people the Brotherhood had bribed. However, he was keenly aware that if he did not take action now, he would still die if he did not get first place! He glanced at the television in the viewing room. Contestant Number 10 was already preparing to leave. There was not much time left for him to prepare! Chen Yeliang immediately thought of the rescue equipment. Logically speaking, when the production team organized a parkour competition, they would have put in place rescue equipment as a safety measure. As long as he took safety precautions during the competition, the Brotherhood¡¯s scheme would not succeed! Chen Yeliang jogged nimbly and started searching the rooms one by one for supporting tools used in extreme sports that would ensure that he could remain in one piece. Fortunately, the crew members were busy with their own tasks and no one noticed him. Finally, Chen Yeliang found himself in a room at the other end of the corridor. A piece of A4 paper was pasted on the door, with the words ¡°Rescue Equipment¡±. Chen Yeliang stood at the door and took a few quick breaths before trying the doorknob. With a click, the room opened a crack. The door was not locked! He was overjoyed and immediately pushed the door open. The search and rescue tools in the house were very comprehensive, but they were piled up haphazardly. At this moment, Chen Yeliang heard someone calling for him from the corridor. ¡°Contestant Number 18, time to get ready! Number 18?¡± Chen Yeliang wasn¡¯t expecting to be called up so soon! He squatted down and quickened his search. In the mad rush, he found a small bundle of rescue steel cables with 2 locks attached. ¡°Number 18? Number 18! If you still don¡¯t come out, you¡¯ll be considered to have forfeited!¡± The staff member was still urging from outside. Chen Yeliang did not have the time to take a closer look as he hurriedly shoved it down his back. Then, he used his jacket to cover it, checked himself in front of the window to make sure no one could see it, before opening the door and walking out. The corridor was empty. The staff who was looking for him had left. Chen Yeliang ran towards the viewing room and happened to see Wang Chunpu and a staff standing at the door. When they saw Chen Yeliang running back, both their faces lit up at the same time. Wang Chunpu quickly pulled Chen Yeliang over. He said anxiously, ¡°Where did you go? We¡¯ve been looking for you for the last few rounds. If you still hadn¡¯t shown up, we¡¯d have let Number 19 go first! ¡°Sorry, I was in the bathroom just now.¡± Chen Yeliang used the all-mighty reason and gave Wang Chunpu two awkward looks. If he hadn¡¯t known what he knew now, he would have been very grateful to have encountered such a responsible host. But now that he knew this host was an accomplice in the conspiracy on his life. Chen Yeliang forced a smile. ¡°Stop grinning foolishly. I¡¯ll get the cameraman to follow you up to the rooftop!¡± Wang Chunpu urged. He was more concerned about the competition than Chen Yeliang. He immediately got the staff beside him to inform the cameraman while he led Chen Yeliang up to the rooftop. In the narrow elevator, neither of them spoke first. Chen Yeliang looked at the broadening view outside the elevator. He surveyed the city¡¯s border that he had never been to before and felt extremely calm. He turned his head and stared at the adjacent shorter building in a daze. There was a large billboard on the top of the building. It was so big that Chen Yeliang could clearly see the contact details on the billboard even as he was ascending. ¡°Feiyun Live Streaming Platform¡­¡± Chen Yeliang softly read out the words on the billboard. Wang Chunpu thought Chen Yeliang had said something, so he moved his ear closer to Chen Yeliang to listen. However, Chen Yeliang¡¯s mouth was clamped shut, as if Wang Chunpu had been hallucinating about hearing things. Wang Chunpu awkwardly laughed. ¡°From this angle, the city looks pretty spectacular.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Chen Yeliang answered calmly. However, his eyes were still transfixed on the billboard promoting the Feiyun Live Streaming Platform. ¡°Oh yes, do you have a pen and paper?¡± Chen Yeliang asked. Wang Chunpu was a host. Occasionally he would encounter important matters that he needed to note down, so he always carried pen and paper with him. He took them out and handed them to Chen Yeliang. ¡°What do you want this for?¡± Chen Yeliang already had a complete plan in his mind! He tore off a corner of the paper and quickly jotted down something before folding it and stuffing it in his pocket. Then, he raised his head and said to Wang Chunpu, ¡°My grandma taught me to write my nervousness down on paper and put it in my pocket so that it won¡¯t affect me.¡± This was like some kind of prayer, typical human nature. Wang Chunpu smiled and did not seem to mind. He pretended to do an analysis of the competition with Chen Yeliang. ¡°There are 19 contestants in this competition and you¡¯re the only one who chose the extremely difficult high altitude run. I think your chances of winning are the highest!¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll be counting on your blessings.¡± At this moment, the elevator door opened. The two of them walked out one after another. Before them loomed the skyscraper¡¯s lightning rod contraption. Chen Yeliang pointed at it and said, ¡°I want to go up there.¡± ¡°Good luck! You can do it!¡± Wang Chunpu heartily encouraged him. He was really very supportive of Chen Yeliang.. This was because the higher he went, the more likely he would die if he fell! Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Dear viewers and friends! Please welcome our Contestant Number 18¡ªChen Yeliang!¡± ¡°I believe all of you in front of your televisions have already noticed the steel frame behind me. That¡¯s right, this is where Contestant Number 18 will take the challenge!¡± ¡°At the top of Metropolis Building 1! There¡¯s no time to lose. Let¡¯s see what he has in store for us!¡± After Wang Chunpu finished his introductory speech to the drone, he backed away to one side and all the cameras pointed towards Chen Yeliang. The four drones surrounded Chen Yeliang and broadcast his dashing good looks to the audience. Chen Yeliang waved to the camera and greeted the viewers gathered before the television. Then, he turned around and started climbing the lightning rod steel frame. One drone followed behind him, while the other three zoomed out far enough to show the audience the full view of the lightning rod. The rooftop of Metropolis Building 1 was not very big. Apart from a small platform near the entrance, the other three sides were all building edges. If a person fell down, he would fall straight to the foot of the building. There was nothing to cushion the impact! Chen Yeliang did not expect it to be so exhilarating either. Usually when he was looking at this building from afar, the lightning rod on Metropolis Building 1 was about the same thickness as the embroidery needle at home. But on closer inspection, it was much larger than he had imagined. Just the beams on the steel frame alone were about 20 centimeters wide, enough for him to stand with both feet together. He stood on a beam in the middle and made a mental estimation of the distance. He then turned around and gave Wang Chunpu an OK sign, indicating that he was ready. Wang Chunpu cupped his hands around his mouth like a trumpet and hollered. ¡°Number 18, don¡¯t be nervous! You¡¯re the best! I¡¯ll go downstairs and wait for news of your victory!¡± After cheering, he went back to the elevator happily. Chen Yeliang rolled his eyes inwardly. This host was such a weasel. He acted as though he was on good terms with Chen Yeliang in front of the camera. When Chen Yeliang got into trouble, he would be able to feign innocence. The entire production team would be the scapegoat, and the problem had absolutely nothing to do with him, who was just the host. Chen Yeliang felt a deep sense of disgust, but since the camera was in front of him, he could not reveal his feelings. He shook his head vigorously to dispel the distracting thoughts. He raised his hands towards the camera, indicating he was ready to begin. At this moment, in front of every television. The audience, already suffering from video fatigue, suddenly became interested. For the first 17 contestants¡¯ performances, other than those from number 1 and number 2, which were fresh and exciting, the other contestants chose similar locations. No matter how impressive and thrilling the moves were, they soon became dull. The audience felt bored. They even felt that if mistakes were made, the show would be more interesting than a perfect execution. Now, the camera angle suddenly switched to the top of a tall building. Just looking at the building height of 500 meters was enough to make one dizzy. And now, someone was actually going to perform parkour without wearing safety equipment. The sleepy audience suddenly became alert again, enthusiastically expressing their thoughts on social media. ¡°At this height, even if the cute guy fails, I will still vote for him!¡± ¡°Just looking at him is enough to make my legs go weak. He still wants to parkour up there. Admirable!¡± ¡°An expert in the real world, a slip that led to the netherworld. Let¡¯s see if his legend can triumph in the mortal world.¡± ¡°There¡¯s actually such a handsome guy in the parkour fraternity? I want to be his fan!¡± ¡°Watch your behavior, rabid fans!¡± All of a sudden, discussions about the parkour program started fermenting online! ¡°Metropolis Building 1 Rooftop¡± and ¡°Xilin City Third Parkour Competition¡± began trending on the internet search ranking, becoming the two hottest discussion topics. Chen Yeliang was standing on top of the steel frame. The strong gale at the 500 meters height blew and tossed his hair wildly. The drone hovering nearby barely managed to stabilize itself and minimize shaking. He took a deep breath, spread out his arms, and calmly walked along the beam. ¡°Divine Motor Skills!¡± Chen Yeliang recited silently. The drone hovered beside him. From its bird¡¯s eye perspective view, the grand city skyline was condensed into a single camera shot. There was something oddly captivating about it. The viewers sitting in front of the television felt as if they themselves were at the venue in person. They felt as if something was tugging at their hearts, making them want to close their eyes and jump down. Chen Yeliang¡¯s expression was calm, but what he didn¡¯t know was that every breath the audience took was dictated by his actions. He took two simple steps forward. Immediately after that he bent his body slightly and suddenly leaped onto a beam near the outer edge! Chen Yeliang felt as though he was stepping on a gust of wind. His body was as steady as a javelin when he landed, spearing the ground firmly without quivering at all! Right now, he was like a piece of precision instrument, every muscle on his body completing its respective task on command from his brain. The skills provided by the system allowed him to push his physique to the limit without constraints! Chen Yeliang¡¯s lips curled up slightly: ¡°The leap earlier was just a warm up. The real show is just beginning!¡± He raised his right leg and stood like a flamingo. Standing on only one leg did not appear to affect his advancement and he took a few jumps in a row! Dong! Dong! Chen Yeliang¡¯s body was light and the sound of him landing on the beam sounded like the chimes of a clock. Though monotonous, the chime struck a chord in the heart. It was like an accompaniment to the ponderous requiem of the Grim Reaper. Chen Yeliang jumped seven or eight times without stopping. ¡°This display may not be enough.¡± He guessed in his heart. He looked down at his hands and told himself, ¡°My feet are done. It¡¯s now time for my hands!¡± He bent over and placed his hands on both sides of the beam. He then straightened his back and pointed his toes towards heaven. Chen Yeliang¡¯s entire body was upside down with all the weight of his body on his hands. The drone sensibly flew to the side of Chen Yeliang. His feet were already outside the horizon and his entire body was leaning out of the building! After maintaining this handstand for 10 seconds, Chen Yeliang still felt that it was not enough. He followed up with two push-ups in this upside-down position before he deemed his performance was perfect. He got back on his feet again and exhaled deeply. Just when the viewers thought that his performance was about to end, a perfect arc appeared in the center of the camera. They were so shocked that they cried out! The clear blue sky was like an ocean to Chen Yeliang. Like a fish leaping out of the water, he did a backflip! ¡°F*ck! F*ck! Did he just use the steel frame as a balance beam? He even dared to do a backflip!¡± ¡°What a beautiful posture. I want to give him full marks!¡± ¡°I even felt scared lying in bed, but this is so thrilling!¡± The discussion online gushed relentlessly. The hashtag for ¡°Number 18 Chen Yeliang¡± shot to second place on the trending searches, leaving the previous two top-trending programs in the dust. In the vast Xilin City, wherever there were people watching television, they would invariably be transfixed on the sports channel watching Chen Yeliang¡¯s performance. The viewership ratings for the parkour program had reached a new high! Chen Yeliang did not have his cell phone, so he was not aware of the situation outside. After completing the backflip, he stood firm like a big tree with its roots firmly wrapped around the beam. No amount of wind could dislodge his body. He estimated that his time was almost up. Then, turning to the camera Chen Yeliang took a deep bow, and flashed a brilliant smile. He said to the camera, ¡°Lastly, I shall present to our viewers and friends ¡®Suspended in the Air¡¯!¡± Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios To the audience watching the program, suspending in the air was nothing new. They had often watched the protagonist in television dramas hanging by the cliff or outside the building. Then, the villain would talk non-stop. However, the audience knew that this was all an act. The degree of danger depended entirely on the actor¡¯s acting skills and had nothing to do with the actual height. Furthermore, most television dramas operated by the rule of ¡°one will not die even if one falls¡±. If the viewers watched enough of such dramas, they would become desensitized to it. But Chen Yeliang was different! If he fell, he would really die. If he fell from a height of 500 meters, he would be smashed into meat paste. The forensic doctor would have to use tongs to pick him up! The more perilous it was, the more watchable it became! Following Chen Yeliang¡¯s introduction, all the contestants in the viewing room gasped at the same time. This was something that even professional parkour participants would only dare to attempt if they had undergone thorough mental preparation. After all, this was not simply a challenge in terms of arm or finger strength, but also a challenge to their mental fortitude! Moreover, it was best to ensure that there were other people on standby to lend the participant a hand when he was exhausted. Chen Yeliang did not have anything other than the four shaky drones beside him. To think he was actually going to perform this challenge! A contestant with lanky arms and legs sighed and said, ¡°This year¡¯s champion has already been determined. Everyone, let¡¯s meet again next year!¡± The person beside him snorted indignantly. ¡°It¡¯s still too early to give up. Let¡¯s wait for him to finish!¡± ¡°It would be terrible if he fell. We should get someone up there to help him.¡± ¡°My stamina can¡¯t make it, I won¡¯t be able to hold on to him. Are you going?¡± ¡°Nah. I will get blamed if I don¡¯t manage to pull him up. Whoever wants to go, be my guest.¡± A heated discussion broke out in the previously silent viewing room. No one noticed Xiong Chang and Qiu Pengpai sitting in the last row. The two of them looked at each other and a sinister smile appeared on their faces. They quietly left the room and took the elevator up to the top floor. ¡°This is equivalent to creating an opportunity for us. There¡¯s no way that rascal can escape the jaws of death!¡± Xiong Chang shook his head gleefully. Since Chen Yeliang had offered to take one step through the Gates of Hell, they might as well help to send him off. They couldn¡¯t believe how such a fantastic opportunity could just fall into their laps! Qiu Pengpai said excitedly, ¡°Haha, when that idiot Li Tan comes out, we will make him give us a big treat!¡± ¡°Lower your voice, watch out for the camera!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Brother Qian will take care of these trivial matters!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, the two of them turned around and looked at the camera with blinking red lights on the top right corner of the ceiling. Bolstered by the thought of their powerful backer, they laughed fearlessly at it, as if mocking the person behind the camera. That the Brotherhood dared to commit atrocities in broad daylight was partly due to the fact that they did not need to cover their own tracks. This was because Qian Shan had in place a comprehensive after-sales service for their countless misdeeds and had specially nurtured a group of people to clean up their mess. Xiong Chang was very clear about the procedures. They would take the first step to push Chen Yeliang down, someone else would follow up to scrub the surveillance footage clean. They could act faster than the police! ¡°But old pal, what if that kid puts up a fight later?¡± Qiu Pengpai asked. If the two of them climbed up the beam to push someone off, they would be endangering themselves too to a certain extent. Xiong Chang eyed him scornfully and sneered, ¡°What¡¯s there to worry? Just tell him that we¡¯re the people sent by the production team to ensure his safety!¡± ¡°When he is suspended outside, we¡¯ll just step on his hand!¡± Qiu Pengpai flashed a wicked grin and clapped his hands. ¡°Good, good! You step on one and I¡¯ll step on the other. We¡¯ll split the money evenly.¡± ¡°No problem, we¡¯ll split it equally!¡± Xiong Chang agreed readily. Ding! The chime signaled that the elevator had reached the top floor. The two of them walked side by side across the rooftop. Looking up, they saw an attractive-looking young man standing on the beam. They had seen this face countless times and could recognize it even with their eyes closed. When Chen Yeliang saw them, he smiled and nodded. ¡°Hello.¡± ¡°Hello, hello!¡± Xiong Chang greeted him as he jogged to the bottom of the shelf and clambered up with his hands and feet. Without waiting for Chen Yeliang to ask his question, Xiong Chang tossed out his answer: ¡°Brother, this act is too dangerous. The production team asked us to come up and keep watch over you. We¡¯ll lend you a hand when the need arises.¡± Chen Yeliang snickered and thought to himself, ¡°You¡¯re up here to push me off.¡± Above his head, the four drones suddenly rose higher into the sky, their thin rotor blades spinning faster and faster! When the drones reached a certain height, black smoke spewed from below the rotor blades. Immediately after that, the drones seemingly lost power and twitched twice before dropping straight down onto the roof platform, shattering into pieces! ¡°Ah, what¡¯s going on!¡± Qiu Pengpai covered his mouth and exclaimed. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s been working for too long,¡± Xiong Chang said. ¡°Precision instruments generally can¡¯t work for too long.¡± Thereupon, he looked up to see Chen Yeliang¡¯s reaction. Chen Yeliang squatted down in a panic and appeared very worried. ¡°Then what should I do now?¡± He portrayed a frail demeanor, but in his mind he was activating the system. ¡°Activate the Dark Technology Drones!¡± [Understood!] Following the system¡¯s response, two drones smaller than the size of a palm flew out from under Chen Yeliang¡¯s jacket and hid behind the rack inaudibly. Though Xiong Chang was only about a meter away from him, he did not notice this. Conversely, he was very pleased with Chen Yeliang¡¯s reaction. ¡°It¡¯s all right.¡± Xiong Chang scrambled onto the beam and crawled over to Chen Yeliang¡¯s side. ¡°I will help you record it on my cell phone and hand it over to the production team. The audience can also view it on the public media account.¡± ¡°You¡¯re so thoughtful.¡± Chen Yeliang flashed a grateful smile. Xiong Chang happily took out his cell phone and waved it in front of Chen Yeliang. ¡°Hurry up and get started. With this ¡®Suspended in the Air¡¯ act, the $100,000 reward is yours for the taking!¡± He had a broad face and flat features without any defined edges. At first glance, one would think that he was a harmless and honest person. Chen Yeliang nearly believed him. He immediately grabbed Xiong Chang¡¯s hand gratefully. ¡°We¡¯re undeniably rivals, yet you¡¯re still so helpful towards me. You¡¯re really a good person!¡± To make a show of how grateful he felt, Chen Yeliang shook his hand very vigorously, possibly even surpassing the force of the strong winds on the roof. Xiong Chang was caught off guard. He didn¡¯t hold on to his cell phone securely and it slipped from his hand. With a ¡°CRASH!¡± the phone smashed onto the beam and the screen cracked into pieces. ¡°Sorry, sorry!¡± Chen Yeliang immediately apologized. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ all¡­ right.¡± Xiong Chang was practically forcing these words out from gritted teeth. Although the veins on his head were about to burst with rage, he still pretended to be magnanimous. He knew that time was of the essence. Now that the program broadcast was cut off, the organizers would definitely try their best to salvage the situation. There was no time for them to argue about the compensation of the cell phone. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about the cell phone. Quickly warm up. It is more important to complete the competition.¡± He then turned around and shouted at Qiu Pengpai standing further below, ¡°Old pal, let¡¯s not delay Number 18 any further. Bring up your phone pronto!¡± While they were distracted and not paying attention to him, Chen Yeliang took out the note that he had written beforehand and stuffed it into his drone. Then, he pointed at the signboard of ¡°Feiyun Live Streaming¡± and whispered, ¡°Go there!¡± One drone duly complied with his command, turning around in the other direction and flying towards its target! The remaining drone was hovering behind Chen Yeliang. The camera was secretly pointing at Xiong Chang and Qiu Pengpai. Pleased with himself, Chen Yeliang thought, ¡°Since you guys cut off my transmission, I will create my own live streaming platform then!¡± Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Today was a leisurely day. At least, that was what Gan Tongtong, the operations manager of Feiyun Live Streaming platform, thought. Because the TV station was hosting a parkour competition, there were exceptionally few people watching the live streaming today. She could take a breather every now and then to play with her phone and even pinched her boss¡¯ television set to watch the competition¡¯s live broadcast. ¡°Damn! Why is transmission cut off all of a sudden!¡± Gan Tongtong jumped up from her chair in a fit of anger. She strode on her block heels towards the television set, and slapped the appliance twice with her soft tender palm! How dare these black and white static noise show up to steal the show just when it was time for Number 18 to show his amazing skills! Gan Tongtong gritted her teeth in frustration and pouted in resignation. ¡°The television signal is so unreliable. If only they had given us the broadcasting rights up front!¡± Feiyun Live Streaming platform was not considered the largest live-streaming platform in Xilin City. However, they had risen to prominence in the live streaming industry in the past two years! They were miles ahead of their compatriots from the same period! Gan Tongtong paced around the room angrily. Suddenly, an image appeared on the television. She looked towards the television set eagerly but realized that it was only an advertisement. Instantly, like a frosted eggplant, she deflated and collapsed on the table listlessly. The soundproofing in the room was not good. The audio system in the live-streaming studio next door was very loud. Singing and jumping could be heard coming from there, as if demolition work was taking place there. The aggravating music tugged at Gan Tongtong¡¯s heartstrings. She felt as if there were thousands of ants crawling around her heart, causing an unbearably itchy sensation that she couldn¡¯t scratch. Gan Tongtong held her head in distress. ¡°How is Number 18 doing now? I want to watch his ¡®Suspended in the Air¡¯ act so badly!¡± ¡°Why is the production team¡¯s efficiency so low? They still have not recovered from this breakdown yet!¡± She hugged her head and wailed. She wished she could personally go to the production team¡¯s premises to check on the situation. Suddenly, a buzzing sound could be heard from near the window. Gan Tongtong looked up and saw a small pitch black drone flying towards her from outside. She watched the little guy hover around the room curiously. Seemingly not able to find anyone else in the room, it flew back to her. Then, the drone shook twice and a small piece of paper fell from it. ¡°Prankster?¡± Perplexed, Gan Tongtong picked up the note and unfolded it. On that slip of paper about the length of a fingertip were written eight words, ¡°Live stream of death, seeking collaboration.¡± Below these words was a tiny inscription, ¡°18.¡± Those two sensitive numbers instantly caught Gan Tongtong¡¯s attention. ¡°Isn¡¯t this too much of a coincidence!¡± Just when Number 18 Chen Yeliang¡¯s live broadcast had been truncated, a death live-stream seeking collaboration coincidentally came knocking on her door, similarly inscribed with the number 18! Gan Tongtong¡¯s keen intuition told her that the owner of this drone was someone extraordinary! The drone hovering in the air seemed to be able to read her thoughts. With a ¡°Pop¡±, a USB connector popped out from the side of the drone. With a doubtful look, Gan Tongtong tried attaching the connector to the television. The screen flashed once and the advertisement was replaced by another image. The moment she saw the scene on the screen, Gan Tongtong¡¯s eyes widened in shock as she covered her mouth and took two steps back involuntarily. On the screen was Number 18 Chen Yeliang¡¯s competition venue, and it was an exclusive follow-up live stream! She saw Chen Yeliang standing upright on the beam like a pine tree. The turbulent winds did nothing to diminish his dashing good looks. Right beside him stood Number 1 and Number 2. She could not make out what they were busy with. Gan Tongtong couldn¡¯t believe that such good fortune would simply fall onto her lap. She fired up her social media app and entered the discussion forum entitled [Number 18 Chen Yeliang]. The comments section was full of complaints and even curses at the production team. Many people were asking about the follow-up to Chen Yeliang¡¯s act, and they were all as anxious as her. ¡°Oh my god!¡± Unable to contain herself, Gan Tongtong cried out excitedly. She breathlessly circled around the table twice but still felt overwhelmed by excitement. She rushed to the television set and hugged its 72-inch wide screen, planting a firm kiss on the part of the screen when Chen Yeliang was shown standing. ¡°Baby, you kept me waiting for so long!¡± Her red lipstick marks were imprinted squarely on that part of the screen showing Chen Yeliang¡¯s face. She pursed her lips shyly and looked at him lovingly. Just then, a mocking voice came from the door. ¡°Mwah, baby, you kept me waiting for so long!¡± Gan Tongtong turned around and saw a big group of people crowding at the doorway of the office, like a horde of starving students waiting for dinnertime. Furthermore, all of them had lewd smiles on their faces as they pouted their lips in mocking imitation of her! ¡°What are you guys doing!¡± Embarrassed, Gan Tongtong yelled at them in fury. ¡°You shouted so loudly that we could not help coming over for a look.¡± The technical department¡¯s Li winked at her and said, ¡°Ms. Gan, are you kissing your idol?¡± Gan Tongtong rolled her eyes at him, sweeping her beautiful eyes across the television screen. ¡°I¡¯m kissing the God of Wealth!¡± ¡°Is that so? Let us partake in the good fortune too.¡± Once Li entered, the other employees followed suit. Soon, the small office was brimming with people, jostling eagerly in front of the television set, trying to catch a glimpse of the legendary God of Wealth. A girl sporting black-framed glasses held her eyewear for a clearer look of the footage. What she saw made her jaws drop in shock. ¡°Ms. Gan, this¡­ How did you get hold of it?¡± Although they couldn¡¯t watch the live broadcast because someone else pinched the television set, the news of the Parkour Competition had gone wildly viral online! It was impossible to not know anything about it! ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that the transmission has been cut? Ms. Gan, how did you get this follow-up live stream?¡± ¡°My god, if we live stream this, we will make a killing!¡± ¡°But¡­ if the production team sues us, we will go bankrupt!¡± The employees were both shocked and worried, but when they thought about how massively popular the show was, they almost drooled. ¡°What¡¯s there to be afraid of!¡± Gan Tongtong waved her hand. ¡°I¡¯ve already made up my mind. Connect to our system immediately and live-stream the final competition!¡± Knowing that the employees would be worried, she waved the note in her hand. ¡°Although this doesn¡¯t really count as authorization, it is still requested by someone. The main responsibility still lay with the person who wrote this note!¡± Moreover, even if they were sued, with the exclusive live stream, they would have been compensated many times over. No matter how one looked at it, it was not a money-losing deal. Gan Tongtong was overjoyed. She grabbed the drone and pushed aside the staff blocking her way. She ran to the live-stream studio next door and turned off the loud annoying music. She spoke into the live-stream camera, ¡°My dear friends, all of you must be tired of watching the young ladies dance. Let¡¯s watch something exciting!¡± After that, she immediately connected the camera to the drone¡¯s transmission without any regard for her bewildered viewers! The footage of the top floor of Metropolis Building 1 appeared in everyone¡¯s view once again. The news of the live stream on the web spread like a virus. The viewers did not care why they had to change viewing channels for no reason. They only knew that they could continue watching again! Netizens quickly flooded into the live stream thread. In the short span of just ten minutes, the original 30,000 viewers online instantly skyrocketed to 500,000! The big jump in viewership almost paralyzed the server. Li from the technical department hurriedly returned to his station to provide additional support to the server that was on the verge of collapse. In the live stream, Xiong Chang did not notice the black drone in the corner. He was still waiting dumbly for Qiu Pengpai to bring his phone up. After which, he very diligently pointed the cell phone camera at Chen Yeliang. ¡°Number 18, you can begin!¡± Chen Yeliang beamed and said, ¡°I¡¯m counting on you guys then..¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The parkour production team were swarmed with work. The staff rushed around the main control room non-stop, but they could not find the reason for the interruption in transmission. The general manager was sweating profusely and grabbed the shoulders of the production manager in a panic. ¡°You go upstairs right now and get 18 to rest for a while. We¡¯ll start again when we are back on air!¡± ¡°If the finale act can be successfully broadcast, we will definitely be able to salvage this show from the broadcast disaster!¡± The manager nodded gravely and with clenched fists, said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll go right away!¡± He had barely finished speaking before darting towards the elevator as if a pair of wings had sprouted on his back. Once out of sight, he turned around, made sure that no one was watching him before turning towards the massage room at the end of the corridor. The manager thought spitefully, ¡°The money given by the Brotherhood is equivalent to ten years of my salary. Help you get hold of Number 18? Dream on!¡± It was crowded enough upstairs. He wasn¡¯t dumb enough to go up and add to the overcrowding. The manager¡¯s previously anxious expression evaporated and he traipsed sprightly into the massage room while humming a tune. Unbeknownst to the production team, what they had assumed to be a top-secret scene was currently being widely circulated online. The drone concealed in the corner was currently focused on Chen Yeliang and Xiong Chang. In the footage, Xiong Chang¡¯s cell phone showed a black screen. He was not recording for Chen Yeliang at all. Chen Yeliang did not seem to have noticed it at all. With his head lowered, he located a suitable spot to place his hands on the edge of the beam. The drone then zoomed in on Chen Yeliang¡¯s hands which were supporting his body. The beam was as smooth as new. Even the edges had been rounded off in a polished arc. Chen Yeliang¡¯s entire body was suspended in the air by the strength of his ten fingers! Just simply watching the program was enough to send the viewers¡¯ hearts racing, yet Chen Yeliang was able to keep a straight face. He even looked downwards to the foot of the building. Below his feet was a bustling commercial street. Endless stream of cars moved like ants. Just one look could make one dizzy. Xiong Chang was waiting for this moment! Looking very pleased with himself, he put the cell phone back into his pocket and squatted down in front of Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang pretended to be puzzled and asked him, ¡°Why aren¡¯t you recording anymore?¡± Xiong Chang laughed out loud on hearing his query. ¡°What do you want me to record? Record how horribly you die? There¡¯s no need for me to do that. When you drop down and turn into meat paste, someone will naturally record your tragic end and post it online!¡± While Xiong Chang was gloating, Qiu Pengpai came over to join in the ribbing. He squatted in front of Chen Yeliang and jabbed the gripping fingers. Right now, Chen Yeliang was trapped. In their eyes, he was like a thousand pound weight hanging on a thin thread. At the slightest application of pressure, the weight would smash heavily onto the ground! ¡°What are you guys trying to do? You want to kill me over a competition?¡± Chen Yeliang said in a panic stricken voice. ¡°I don¡¯t even know you guys!¡± He was thinking of luring the Brotherhood out from behind the scenes in front of the camera. However, Xiong Chang did not fall for it. He gloated over Chen Yeliang¡¯s look of despair and lightly placed his foot on Chen Yeliang¡¯s hand. ¡°Go down and ask the King of Hell! Remember this in your next life, don¡¯t show off!¡± At this moment in the live-stream studio, Gan Tongtong¡¯s expression changed drastically. Never in her wildest dreams would she have imagined that a crime would be broadcast publicly on a live stream! When Chen Yeliang was threatened with death, the barrage of comments on the live streaming channel exploded! ¡°What the hell! They really want to kill 18!¡± ¡°In broad daylight and in clear view too, they have totally no regard for the law!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already called the police. I hope Number 18 can hold on!¡± ¡°Who knows the contact details of the production team? Get them to hurry up and save him!¡± Gan Tongtong stared at the rapidly flashing comments and felt her limbs turn cold. When faced with something bad, subconsciously people¡¯s gut reaction was to avoid it as far as possible. Now that someone was passively live-streaming a potential murder, Gan Tongtong trembled as she grabbed the data cable, wanting to terminate this scene. Just as she was feeling conflicted, Xiong Chang jumped up in the scene and stamped viciously on Chen Yeliang¡¯s hand! Dong! A dull sound rang out from the steel beam. A numbing sensation spread up from his feet to the base of Xiong Chang¡¯s thigh. He raised his eyebrows in surprise. ¡°This sensation, did I miss his hand?¡± Looking down, he saw Chen Yeliang blowing on his right hand with a pained expression while hanging in the air with only one hand! Qiu Pengpai was stunned. He stood there with his eyes wide open. Xiong Chang had made a show of stamping on the hand but still missed. Overwhelmed with embarrassment, he flew into a rage and slapped Qiu Pengpai. ¡°What are you waiting for! Are you waiting for him to climb up!¡± Qiu Pengpai nodded repeatedly and raised his leg to stamp on Chen Yeliang¡¯s other hand! Chen Yeliang reacted quickly. He pulled back his left hand and changed to his right hand to grab onto the beam seamlessly. He did not fall off! ¡°I¡¯ll make you grab!¡± Xiong Chang joined in the stamping. Both of them stepped on Chen Yeliang¡¯s hands at the same time! They were determined to send him to hell with their next step! Chen Yeliang gave a slight smile. Then using his left hand as a pivot, he swiveled through the air and his right hand followed through, shifting his body to one side! This series of moves was executed in a smooth and flowing manner. The perfection was comparable to the choreography in kung fu movies! When the viewers logged into the live stream channel saw this, they were all dumbfounded! ¡°He swiveled around! He swiveled around!¡± ¡°This is too thrilling. Is Number 18 a professional stuntman?¡± ¡°The rate of his breathing did not even change. The two monkeys above have already turned red with anger!¡± ¡°He has really managed to hold on! The rescue team should hurry up!¡± The voices of worry were replaced by cheers and encouragement for Chen Yeliang¡¯s exhilarating performance. On the other hand, the police immediately mobilized their officers when they received the call. Among those who rushed to Metropolis Building 1, was Officer Zhao. Back to the top of the building. The redness on the faces of Xiong Chang and Qiu Pengpai had turned the color of pig liver as they held their waists trying to catch their breath. Chen Yeliang was like the reincarnation of Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle. Other than not being able to climb up, he was able to do anything on the beam and could dodge them faster than their stamping feet. ¡°You f*cking¡­ Just you f*cking wait! If I don¡¯t kill¡­ If I don¡¯t kill you, my surname is not Xiong!¡± ¡°Hurry up then, don¡¯t delay the competition.¡± Chen Yeliang said in a calm and composed manner. Xiong Chang was absolutely furious! He forced Qiu Pengpai down into a kneeling position on the beam. He waved his finger at Qiu Pengpai¡¯s nose and threatened. ¡°Don¡¯t let him dodge again, or else I¡¯ll kill you!¡± Using Qiu Pengpai as an obstacle, Xiong Chang reduced the length of the beam into a very short section. Then, he laid himself flat and used both hands and feet to force Chen Yeliang towards the beam-column junction. As he hammered away furiously at Chen Yeliang¡¯s hands, he cursed, ¡°Die! Die! Let¡¯s see how long you can hang on.¡± Chen Yeliang was getting less and less room to move. As Xiong Chang planned, he had been forced into a corner. Seeing that Chen Yeliang had run out of options, Xiong Chang laughed proudly. ¡°Hahahaha! You¡¯re doomed!¡± Chen Yeliang raised his attractive eyebrows and pointed to something behind them. Xiong Chang had become complacent and wasn¡¯t afraid that he would play any tricks. He turned around and immediately broke out in cold sweat. A small drone hovered behind the two men like a phantom. The intricate camera lens was continually adjusting to the different viewing angles. Xiong Chang had no time to inquire where the drone had come from, but he knew that what he had just done had all been recorded. He immediately stooped down to grab Chen Yeliang¡¯s arm and tried to pull him up. After all, murder and attempted murder were two different criminal offenses. However, Chen Yeliang gave a slight smile and the two hands that had gripped like steel pincers till now unexpectedly released their grip and he fell off! Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Life could be so unpredictable. When there were no drones around, Xiong Chang wanted to tear Chen Yeliang into pieces. Now that a drone had appeared, he was the last person on Earth to want him dead. ¡°Hey! You!¡± Xiong Chang extended half his body outwards. He hated that his arms were not long enough and could just barely brush past Chen Yeliang¡¯s fingertips as he fell. Qiu Pengpai rushed forward and held onto Xiong Chang¡¯s waist, saving him from falling. He said angrily, ¡°This rascal isn¡¯t your father, why are you trying to save him!¡± Xiong Chang turned around and gave him a slap so hard he saw stars. He pointed at the drone in the air and shouted, ¡°I am your father! Number 18 is dead. Do you think you can escape?¡± Qiu Pengpai¡¯s gaze followed Xiong Chang¡¯s outstretched finger. He felt his blood turn cold! The two of them hurriedly leaned out to see where Chen Yeliang had fallen. As Chen Yeliang was plunging rapidly, Feiyun Live Streaming¡¯s channel went silent. The barrage of comments evaporated as if someone had pressed the pause button. Notifications of new viewers popped up continuously, but no one posted any comment. The viewers watching the video now were either shielding their eyes or covering their mouths! They simply could not bear to see such a beautiful life end just like that, and due to homicide no less! Moreover, Metropolis Building 1 was located in the commercial district, which had the highest density of pedestrians and cars. If Chen Yeliang went crashing down like that, the impact could possibly crush an armored vehicle. They wondered which unlucky person would become his scapegoat and become the most innocent victim of this murder. When they thought of this, the viewers felt awful. By some perverse coincidence, the drone seemed to come with situational awareness ability. As fast as Chen Yeliang was falling, it was keeping pace with him. This was undeniably a death live stream! The viewers wanted so badly to watch but dared not! Chen Yeliang listened to the sound of the wind whooshing past his ears. The sensation of weightlessness tugged on his heart and his whole chest felt empty. He stared at the two rapidly diminishing heads above him. In the midst of everyone¡¯s shock, Chen Yeliang reached for the steel cables behind his back and his expression promptly changed! He recited in his heart, ¡°Divine Grasping Hand! Divine Motor Skills!¡± In an instant, Chen Yeliang felt a surge of power like a volcanic eruption! He moved quickly and grabbed the very slim window gap on the outside of the building. However, the downward force of the fall was too great. Before Chen Yeliang could hold on securely, the metal window frame, unable to withstand his weight, was twisted out of shape with two deep indentations. Even after smashing through three to four floors, Chen Yeliang did not stop plunging. The viewers watching the live stream realized that he was trying to save himself. They knew that it was futile, but they could not help but cheer for Chen Yeliang! ¡°A real man! Bro, you can do it! You can definitely do it!¡± ¡°Boohoo, before he fell down, he was still thinking about the votes. I will vote for him immediately!¡± ¡°Bro, don¡¯t give up. All of us support you! Survive and create a miracle!¡± ¡°Let there be a miracle!¡± However, Chen Yeliang wasn¡¯t expecting the fragile window frame to miraculously break his fall. Thanks to every damaged floor, though he did not stop falling, his falling speed was slowed down! Chen Yeliang was calm and composed. He took out the buckle behind his back and flung it into one of the rooms! Crash! Following the loud crash, the buckle that Chen Yeliang flung latched firmly onto a metal bookshelf in the building! The hefty bookshelf, which weighed hundreds of kilograms, was pulled towards the bed. In the midst of unbearable screeching and grinding noises, Chen Yeliang finally stopped falling! Even after surviving this cataclysmic plunge, Chen Yeliang did not forget to toss the other buckle across to form a stable triangle. He then sat suspended in the air, swaying in the wind as if he was on a swing. Chen Yeliang wiped off the sweat on his forehead and stared at the intact commercial street below him. He patted his chest and said, ¡°That was close. Luckily, I saw this bookshelf.¡± With that, he turned to the drone¡¯s camera and waved. His smile was like the sunshine in March, warm and gentle. This smile was like a drop of water falling into a pot of boiling oil. It startled the viewers so much that they felt as if they lost a part of their souls. ¡°He did it, he did it! Number 18 Chen Yeliang, I will always remember your name!¡± ¡°You scared me the heck out of me! Is this really not a movie stunt?¡± ¡°My legs are weak. Someone help me up. I want to go to the venue to take a look!¡± ¡°I¡¯m moved to tears, what about you guys!¡± Suspended in mid-air, Chen Yeliang did not forget to canvass for votes for himself. ¡°Dear viewers and friends, if you found that exciting, don¡¯t forget to cast your precious vote.¡± The viewers erupted in awe. ¡°Thrilling! Absolutely thrilling! It¡¯s way beyond thrilling!¡± Midway in a 500-meter tall building as Chen Yeliang sat suspended, the wind carried the distant sound of police sirens to his ears. Chen Yeliang looked up and saw that the two men who alternately tried to kill and save him moments before had already disappeared. Right at this moment, the system¡¯s voice rang out in his ears. [Congratulations to the Host for completing the mission and getting first place in the Skyscraper Parkour Competition.] [Obtained system reward: 1. Date of death delayed by one week.] 1 1 [Here¡¯s hoping the Host will work harder and wishing the Host a long life in advance!] ¡°Hmmph!¡± Chen Yeliang heaved a long sigh of relief. He had finally managed to save his life. However, he was number 18, and there was still a number 19 who had not competed. Surely the competition couldn¡¯t have ended? He unzipped his pocket and took out his phone to check the voting page. So it wasn¡¯t because the competition had ended, but because Chen Yeliang¡¯s votes had left everyone else in the dust! Among the other contestants the highest number of votes received was only 8,269, while he alone had 560,000 votes! Even if all the other 19 contestants¡¯ votes were added up, the combined figure was not even a fraction of his votes. The disparity was unbelievable. Unless Number 19 grew wings and flew around Earth twice, there was no way he could surpass his own results. Based on this statistical probability, the system had adjudged the competition concluded and Chen Yeliang was the first place winner! ¡°I see.¡± Chen Yeliang laughed. Indeed, the online platform was the right choice. Buzz! Buzz! At this moment, his phone suddenly vibrated. Chen Yeliang picked it up and saw that it was an unknown number. He hesitated for a moment before answering the call. ¡°Hello, may I know if this is Mr. Chen Yeliang?¡± A gentle female voice could be heard over the phone. ¡°That¡¯s me. May I ask who you are?¡± ¡°Good day, Mr. Chen Yeliang. The Ferrari luxury sports car you bought in our showroom has been delivered to the entrance of Metropolis Building 1. Will you be coming down to sign for it now?¡± The woman asked respectfully. Chen Yeliang looked at his situation and said with a wry smile, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, it¡¯s not convenient for me right now. Please help me park it in the carpark.¡± ¡°Sure, no problem. I will be waiting for you at parking lot number 0002 in the basement carpark.¡± ¡°Okay. Thank you.¡± Chen Yeliang hung up and stared at the cell phone screen, pleasantly surprised. This system was really too fast! In just a short while, everything had been arranged! Thinking about how he was now elevated to being a car owner, and that he was the owner of a limited edition car, Chen Yeliang was overjoyed. He had spent so much effort planning and it was not in vain. ¡°Student Chen, are you all right?¡± Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded above his head. Chen Yeliang looked up and saw Officer Zhao looking down at him, his small eyes filled with anxiety and concern. ¡°Wait a minute, I¡¯ll pull you up immediately!¡± Officer Zhao called two of his colleagues over to help pull up the steel cable and haul Chen Yeliang up bit by bit. Chen Yeliang reminded him, ¡°Officer Zhao, don¡¯t bother about me for now. Those two men trying to kill me have run away. You guys should go chase after them!¡± Right after these words, Chen Yeliang found that he had stopped rising. He looked around in confusion and then heard Officer Zhao¡¯s regretful voice, ¡°Sorry, Student Chen, those two have escaped!¡± Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Officer Zhao pulled Chen Yeliang up. He grabbed Chen Yeliang¡¯s shoulder and turned him round and round to check for injuries. ¡°Where are you hurt? Let me see!¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡± Chen Yeliang waved it off. ¡°Just some skin abrasions on my left hand.¡± When Officer Zhao saw that his fingers were merely stained with blood and that he was still alive and kicking, he heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he gave Chen Yeliang a big pat on his back. ¡°You had almost frightened me to death! If I had known earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have allowed you to get discharged!¡± Officer Zhao glared at Chen Yeliang sternly. Chen Yeliang rubbed his shoulders and said happily, ¡°Officer Zhao, you guys were watching the parkour competition too!¡± ¡°Of course!¡± Officer Zhao said angrily, ¡°The deputy chief ordered every off-duty officer to watch the competition.¡± He covered his mouth and whispered into Chen Yeliang¡¯s ear, ¡°He even allowed us to watch it while on duty. Look at how much clout you have!¡± Chen Yeliang smiled in embarrassment. ¡°Then is Sixi also watching?¡± ¡°No, Miss Lan needs to rest.¡± Officer Zhao shook his head. ¡°Thank goodness she didn¡¯t watch, otherwise, she would have fainted from shock when she saw you fall down from up there!¡± Extreme sports were indeed too exciting for Lan Sixi. Chen Yeliang brushed the glass shards off his shirt and asked more seriously now, ¡°What did you mean when you said earlier those bad guys had escaped?¡± Officer Zhao¡¯s face was filled with indignation. He punched his own palm. ¡°Those two escaped on a motorcycle. We have colleagues chasing after them, but¡­¡± However, cars were not as convenient as motorcycles. In the blink of an eye, they lost the fleeing suspects. Officer Zhao dug out a photo from his phone¡¯s photo album and said in consolation, ¡°But don¡¯t worry. We¡¯ve taken a photo of the motorcycle license plates. We¡¯ll definitely be able to catch them.¡± ¡°The most important thing now is for you to follow me to the hospital for a checkup. Don¡¯t worry about anything else!¡± He grabbed Chen Yeliang¡¯s arm and led him downstairs, soothing his ostensibly traumatized mental state. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we have already taken in the entire production team. We won¡¯t let any bad guy slip through our fingers!¡± ¡°Those two guys committed such atrocities for a mere $100,000 reward. We will definitely catch them!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, don¡¯t worry.¡± Chen Yeliang interrupted him. ¡°They¡¯re from the Brotherhood, they¡¯re here to take revenge on me.¡± Officer Zhao froze and his jaw dropped. He stuttered, ¡°How¡­ how did you know!¡± Chen Yeliang said, ¡°I was eavesdropping on their conversation. There¡¯s something fishy about the program¡¯s host and production manager. You should interrogate them.¡± After receiving the first-hand information, Officer Zhao immediately called his colleagues and directed them to interrogate these two men first. After the call, he looked at Chen Yeliang with admiration. ¡°You have certainly lived up to our expectations. To think that you survived the Brotherhood¡¯s attempt on your life!¡± At the mention of the Brotherhood, Officer Zhao¡¯s joyful demeanor clouded over. He said dejectedly, ¡°But since they are from the Brotherhood, it will be difficult to catch them.¡± The police had been keeping an eye on the Brotherhood for quite some time now. Batch after batch of undercover officers had been deployed, but they still could not locate a single strand of evidence of their misdeeds. Although they knew their identities now, they still did not have any evidence. Even though Chen Yeliang was their victim, it would not be possible to pin the crime on them with just two statements. Chen Yeliang could tell that Officer Zhao was feeling very depressed. He asked curiously, ¡°They are already murdering people in broad daylight. And you guys still can¡¯t do anything?¡± Officer Zhao said helplessly, ¡°We need evidence. If we don¡¯t catch those two, everything will be in vain.¡± He pulled Chen Yeliang along with him as they walked towards the elevator. Upon entering the elevator, he pressed the button for the first floor. Ding Ling Ling¡ªDing Ling Ling¡ª The moment they entered the elevator, Officer Zhao¡¯s phone rang. He answered the phone. Chen Yeliang couldn¡¯t hear what was being said on the other end. However he saw him nodding his head non-stop, his face getting darker and darker. Chen Yeliang knew that this was bad news. Not surprisingly, after Officer Zhao hung up the phone, he glanced apologetically at Chen Yeliang. He whispered, ¡°Those two¡­ have made a successful getaway.¡± Chen Yeliang frowned slightly. ¡°Since we know the license plate number, we should be able to trace their escape route. How did they still escape?¡± Officer Zhao explained, ¡°Even if we know the direction they are heading, we need to be able to catch up. They can rely on their motorbike¡¯s agility to keep zipping into the alleys. The police cars can¡¯t keep up.¡± ¡°Sigh, there¡¯s no point in telling you so much. It will only make you more worried. Don¡¯t think about it anymore.¡± Chen Yeliang only heard the first half of the explanation and automatically filtered out the second half. He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. ¡°This means their whereabouts can be tracked, but the police can¡¯t keep up¡­¡± Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in Chen Yeliang¡¯s mind. No matter how fast a motorcycle was, could it be faster than a sports car? Under Officer Zhao¡¯s puzzled gaze, he pressed the elevator button for the basement. ¡°Why? Did you drive here?¡± Officer Zhao asked. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about it for now. I¡¯ll drive you there.¡± Chen Yeliang wagged his finger and said, ¡°I¡¯m not going to the hospital. I¡¯m going after the bad guys. Send me the location!¡± ¡°What?¡± Officer Zhao raised his voice. Before he could open his mouth to object, the elevator had already reached the basement level. Chen Yeliang stood at the entrance of the elevator and scanned the car park, before making his way towards a red Ferrari. Officer Zhao wondered whether Chen Yeliang was out of his mind. ¡°You¡¯re just a student. Don¡¯t get involved in risky matters.¡± ¡°Student Chen, did you hear me? Hey, you¡­¡± Suddenly, Officer Zhao stopped. The flaming red sports car before his eyes had completely caught his attention. With a gorgeous unibody exterior and exquisite interior, every contour on the car body exuded the aura of big bucks. Standing beside the car was a beautiful woman in professional attire! Officer Zhao gulped. ¡°This is yours?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± Chen Yeliang took the car keys from the beautiful woman and got into the driver¡¯s seat with practiced ease. ¡°How much money for that!¡± Officer Zhao exclaimed. ¡°14 million.¡± The beautiful woman who delivered the car replied helpfully. Officer Zhao took a deep breath. He could never earn so much money even if he had several lifetimes to do it. As the saying goes, don¡¯t judge a book by its cover. Student Chen was in fact a very rich guy! Although initially distracted by the sports car, Officer Zhao came to his senses quickly. He stretched out his arms and stood in the front of the car. ¡°Student Chen, don¡¯t make things difficult for me!¡± Chen Yeliang did not have the time to waste on him. ¡°Officer Zhao, just send the location to my cell phone.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re really worried about my situation, you¡¯re welcome to follow my live stream.¡± He blinked a few times, and a black drone emerged from within his jacket. He then floored the accelerator. The turbo-charged engine belted out a breathtaking rumble, startling Officer Zhao so much that he stumbled to the side, leaving Chen Yeliang sufficient space to drive past. He breathed in the exhaust fumes and watched the Ferrari zoom off until he could no longer see the taillights. Officer Zhao stood stunned for a moment, and then took out his phone angrily and opened the live stream. The scene was locked onto Chen Yeliang¡¯s side profile, and they could clearly see him driving the luxury car as he sped along the road. Chen Yeliang¡¯s driving skills were surprisingly good! No matter how complicated the road conditions were, they posed no challenge to him. However, the other cars were in trouble. When they saw a luxury car materialize in their rear mirror, they instinctively jammed the brakes from afar and nearly rear-ended other cars. Officer Zhao knew that he couldn¡¯t let him carry on like this. He gritted his teeth and stomped his feet. ¡°Inform the traffic police department to clear the roads, locate the suspects¡¯ motorcycle, and work together with a red Ferrari to nab the suspects!¡± Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang sped down the streets in his Ferrari. With the phenomenal G-forces assaulting his whole body, and his blood pumping, he floored the accelerator! The booming sound of the exhaust echoed throughout the city. The cars in front seemed to have sprouted eyes on the rear windscreen as they all ducked to one side, avoiding the multi-million dollar luxury car in a hurry. This was because they knew that if they were to scratch the paint work, they would have to pay for the damages for the rest of their lives. Road rage was also practically non-existent. They all gave way meekly. The pedestrians stood rooted to the ground, their eyes glued to the speeding red Ferrari as it sped past. People who had no idea what was going on were cursing silently. ¡°Wonder which filthy rich family¡¯s arrogant heir is out there engaged in street racing again? We should call the police and have him arrested!¡± However, this kind of people would gradually fade off. The further Chen Yeliang went, the wider the road became. Traffic police on motorcycles with flashing red and blue lights darted out from various side streets and surrounded the Ferrari. However, they didn¡¯t caution the owner of the Ferrari, nor did they take any enforcement measures. On the contrary, because the speedy Ferrari kept leaving the attending traffic police behind, other traffic police motorcycles kept darting out and joining in along the way. ¡°The red Ferrari is about to enter Xuanwu Street. Is the road clear?¡± The traffic police officer who got left behind reported the location of the Ferrari. Someone on the walkie-talkie replied immediately, ¡°Xuanwu Street has been cleared. The red Ferrari has already gone past!¡± Not expecting the Ferrari to blaze by this soon, the traffic police officer was left speechless for a while. He recovered quickly and changed to another channel. ¡°The Ferrari has gone past Xuanwu Street, the Ferrari has gone past Xuanwu Street. Is the street ahead clear?¡± ¡°It¡¯s still being cleared¡­¡± Chen Yeliang glanced at the traffic police motorcycles that he had sped past and flashed them a two-finger salute. Buzz! Buzz! The phone¡¯s notification ringtone rang out again. Looking at the route map that Officer Zhao had sent him, Chen Yeliang stepped on the accelerator and flew past the cross-junction ahead. After that, he swung the steering wheel all the way to the right. The rear wheels made a ferocious screeching sound as the traction on the custom-made tires produced a thick plume of white smoke. Wang Yun replied, ¡°Officer Zhao, I¡¯ve entered Hanshan Avenue. Over.¡± Practically every single traffic police officer in the city had been mobilized to clear the road for the Ferrari. It was a pity that Officer Zhao did not have sufficient authority to directly track the two suspects. He could only use the most clumsy method¡ªlinking up the surveillance cameras at the various intersections in an attempt to deduce the whereabouts of the suspects. Officer Zhao held his phone and quickly sent a voice message. ¡°Student Chen, the latest surveillance footage shows that the two suspects are heading towards the second-hand furniture factory in the northwest direction. That place is full of old houses and the roads are narrow. Don¡¯t pursue them anymore!¡± His intention was to persuade Chen Yeliang to give up. After all, regardless of how good his driving skills were, with the wide body design of the Ferrari, he would not be able to squeeze through the narrow gaps no matter how hard he tried! But Chen Yeliang totally misunderstood him. ¡°I understand, Officer Zhao. There wouldn¡¯t be any surveillance cameras over there, you can just watch my live stream directly.¡± With that, he opened the car¡¯s GPS map and memorized the terrain near the furniture factory. Officer Zhao nearly went mad with anxiety. ¡°Why are you taking over and giving me orders now? Who¡¯s the police?¡± The way things were developing had gone far beyond his control. Worried that he could not shoulder the responsibility, Officer Zhao dialed Lan Penghao¡¯s number with a long face. The viewers on the live streaming channel had yet to recover from the thrilling suspense of the earlier precarious heart-stopping action, and Chen Yeliang was already acting in another ¡°Speed¡± movie. The emotions of the web viewers ebbed like the waves on the beach. Before one wave of hot-blooded ardor had subsided, the next wave had arrived! ¡°Not only did Chen Yeliang miraculously survive, he is now going after the culprits himself. He¡¯s going to solve the case himself, awesome!¡± ¡°What happened to the voting? Why did they change to street racing now?¡± ¡°Not only is Chen Yeliang street-racing, he even has the authorities clearing the way for him. Awesomeness multiplied!¡± ¡°I want to sit in his passenger seat so badly and enjoy the riches of the world with him!¡± The barrage of comments in the live stream started flashing once more. Gan Tongtong could finally breathe again. She felt weak all over and fell into the chair limply. Her eyes were glued to the screen. Judging from the camera angle closely following Chen Yeliang¡¯s every move, it was clear now that Chen Yeliang was the one seeking collaboration for his death live streaming! Gan Tongtong was too dazed by this piece of unbelievably good fortune. She stared at the handsome face on the screen with a silly grin. ¡°Hehehe, don¡¯t just stand there.¡± She said to the staff standing behind her, ¡°Go and put in extra hours of overtime work. We¡¯re going to be rich!¡± The staff did not understand what was going on, but in the absence of the boss, Gan Tongtong was next-in-command. The technical department staff immediately returned to their respective stations and did their best to support the server. Not only that, now that Chen Yeliang had left the parkour competition, there would no longer be any issues of copyright infringement on the part of Feiyun Live Streaming platforms. The publicity department immediately proceeded to whip up a feverish mania online, to attract passersby to watch the car chase live. Feiyun Live Streaming exploded in popularity. Within a brief two hours, the viewership numbers of this live stream exceeded five million, easily crushing their competitors! All of these achievements were made possible thanks to Chen Yeliang! At this moment, the sky was getting dark. The setting sun on the horizon cast a red glow on the pedestrians, as if they were wrapped in a warm shawl. Chen Yeliang turned on the headlights of the Ferrari and coasted to a stop in front of the second-hand furniture factory. Now, without Officer Zhao¡¯s guidance and GPS tracking, the viewers wondered whether Chen Yeliang had lost his quarry! But Chen Yeliang simply smiled and parked the car in front of the furniture factory. This furniture factory used to be a noodle shop 20 years ago. Since almost all the residents in the vicinity worked here, it came as no surprise that the houses the residents built on their own surrounded their workplace. Subsequently, the noodle factory moved away and the place was bought over by the business owner of a second-hand furniture company to use as a factory. However, being situated in a centralized location, any movement nearby could be heard clearly from the entranceway. Chen Yeliang sat back and relaxed in the car, listening to the sound of the motorcycle getting closer and closer. It turned out that he drove too fast. After knowing their destination, he actually overtook Xiong Chang and his partner. He propped his head up with one hand, looking in the direction of the sound of the approaching motorcycle. At this moment, a pitch black motorcycle came out from the alley and entered Chen Yeliang¡¯s line of sight. Xiong Chang and Qiu Pengpai were not wearing helmets. They were stunned when they saw the Ferrari parked outside the furniture factory. When they saw Chen Yeliang in the car, the color drained from their faces and their eyes widened as though they had seen a ghost. Chen Yeliang immediately sent a message to Officer Zhao: ¡°Officer Zhao, I have intercepted them at the entrance of the furniture factory.¡± Officer Zhao did not reply immediately. Chen Yeliang thought that he must be busy. He put down his phone and waved at the two shocked men. ¡°Hi!¡± Qiu Pengpai pointed at Chen Yeliang and stammered, ¡°Old pal It¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s¡­ it¡¯s a corpse! It¡¯s a corpse!¡± Xiong Chang spat on the ground. ¡°When the f*ck have you ever seen a corpse driving a luxury car!¡± He glared at Chen Yeliang, his bloodshot eyes filled with animosity. He leered at the Ferrari greedily and licked his lips. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to be so rich. You brought this here to show off!¡± Chen Yeliang did not respond but simply smiled and said, ¡°The police have already locked onto your location, better surrender now!¡± ¡°You and what army?¡± Xiong Chang sneered. ¡°I can kill you with just one finger!¡± His threat was as clear as daylight. Chen Yeliang was not afraid at all.. He patted the red car and said, ¡°Is that so? Then feel free to give it a try!¡± Chapter 20 - Take the Gun! Chen Yeliang Must Die! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the eyes of law-abiding citizens, if they had seen Chen Yeliang patting the body of the car, their immediate reaction would be to think, ¡°My car is very expensive. If you have the balls, come and bang it.¡± But in Xiong Chang¡¯s eyes, he felt that Chen Yeliang was not provoking him but threatening him. ¡ª See if I don¡¯t crush you guys with my Ferrari! The motorcycle definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to bang the Ferrari out of its way. With watchful eyes, Xiong Chang slid his feet backwards as he retreated back into the alley. ¡°Old pal, don¡¯t tell me you¡¯re afraid of this rascal!¡± Qiu Pengpai asked softly. ¡°What the f*ck do you know!¡± Xiong Chang scolded back. ¡°This rascal fell from such a high building and didn¡¯t die. Do you think it would be easy to deal with him?¡± Qiu Pengpai said anxiously, ¡°Then what do you think we should do? Our faces are already exposed!¡± ¡°There¡¯s only one way!¡± Xiong Chang glanced at the furniture factory not far away. He knew Qiu Pengpai who would not be keen on his idea, so he snorted. ¡°You know we¡¯ve been exposed. We can¡¯t stay in Xilin City anymore.¡± ¡°We might as well just kill this rascal and get some money from Brother Qian. Then we can lie low and ride it out!¡± ¡°Otherwise, assuming we failed to kill him and are given a sentence of less than two years, do you think Brother Qian will let us off?!¡± Although the two of them were young, they were not hot-headed rookies who had just joined the Brotherhood. They knew Qian Shan¡¯s way of doing things very well. Precisely because of this, they had no choice but to kill Chen Yeliang! ¡°Then I¡¯ll go in and get the stuff. You keep this rascal occupied!¡± Qiu Pengpai said and got off the motorcycle. ¡°Right!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Xiong Chang pressed the horn twice to attract Chen Yeliang¡¯s attention. Chen Yeliang was already getting impatient from waiting, so he directly drove over. Xiong Chang rolled the throttle, and the robust rumbling from the motorcycle grew louder. The residents nearby opened their windows and stuck their heads out to see what was causing all that racket. He waited for Chen Yeliang to come closer. When the red car appeared in his line of sight, Xiong Chang immediately turned the motorcycle around and sped off alone. The dust kicked up by the rear wheels obscured Chen Yeliang¡¯s vision, but he did not hesitate. He broke through the dust cloud and headed straight for the fast disappearing motorcycle. The red glow on the horizon gradually dimmed as the dark night slowly descended. The alleys intertwined within the old houses were barely as wide as the Ferrari. Any deviation of the steering wheel in either direction would send the car into a heart-wrenching collision with the walls. ¡°Mount Akina Driving Skills!¡± Chen Yeliang recited in his heart. With the help of this skill, Chen Yeliang felt as if the Ferrari had become a part of his body. In his hands, the Ferrari floated like a maglev train. Although the car was very close to the walls on either side, it never collided with them. The car flew past without so much as brushing the debris off the walls. ¡°This skill is not too bad!¡± In the midst of such a nail-biting situation, Chen Yeliang had one hand on the steering wheel and the other hand resting on the car window sill. The viewers roared out their admiration. ¡°I¡¯m more nervous than he is when I am just driving a bumper car!¡± Xiong Chang was still speeding forward with no regard for his own safety. ¡°Get lost! All of you get lost!¡± He yelled imperiously at the residents strolling in front of him before turning into an even narrower alley. The strolling residents were so unnerved that they pressed themselves against the wall, gasping breathlessly. When they had finally caught their breath, they screamed at the exhaust fumes in the wake of the motorcycle, ¡°Where in hell are you rushing to!¡± At this moment, a red luxury car stopped at the mouth of the alley. ¡°Driving a f*cking car in such a narrow space!¡± The residents swore and quickly scooted off. Chen Yeliang gave them an apologetic smile and looked thoughtfully into the distance where Xiong Chang had disappeared. ¡°Strange, why is Qiu Pengpai not with him?¡± The headlights of the Ferrari illuminated the road clearly, including the backseat of the motorcycle. Qiu Pengpai, who was initially riding pillion, had disappeared. Chen Yeliang¡¯s right eyelid kept twitching. He felt that it was unlikely for Xiong Chang to act as a decoy out of loyalty to his partner. He was definitely up to no good. However, this alley was honestly too narrow for the Ferrari. Chen Yeliang pondered for a moment and recalled the map that he had memorized earlier. With a flash of inspiration, he turned around and drove out of the old residential area. At this moment, Officer Zhao, who was watching the live stream, heaved a sigh of relief. He was glad that Chen Yeliang had finally come to his senses and decided to turn back. He recalled that when he reported Chen Yeliang¡¯s situation to Lan Penghao earlier on, Lan Penghao was dumbfounded for a while, but he swiftly made this decision. Initially Officer Zhao thought that he would be angry. What he did not expect was that Lan Penghao simply gave him more latitude. ¡°That child knows his limits and is intelligent. If there is no danger to his life, let him be.¡± With that, Lan Penghao threw the ball back into Officer Zhao¡¯s court. Officer Zhao didn¡¯t expect the deputy chief to be so liberal-minded as to entrust the arrest of the criminals to an undergraduate. However, now that it appeared that Chen Yeliang would be coming back, he felt that a huge weight had been lifted off his shoulders. He continued watching Chen Yeliang¡¯s live stream, smiling with a look of satisfaction. On the screen, when Chen Yeliang should be turning left, he suddenly swung to the right! Officer Zhao¡¯s heart skipped a beat and his smile froze on his face. Chen Yeliang drove the Ferrari back to the main street, not because he had given up pursuing them, but to better intercept them! Sparks and electrical flashes followed in the wake of the fleeing Yamaha RSZ all the way. Just like a wailing police siren, the sound it emitted was so loud that it was impossible to ignore. Chen Yeliang followed the source of the sound and took a detour via the main road to intercept Xiong Chang! ¡°Si¡ª¡± An all-too-familiar flash of red suddenly resurfaced like Hell¡¯s inferno in Xiong Chang¡¯s vision. He stomped his feet down on the ground and frantically brought the motorcycle to a sudden stop! Chen Yeliang slowed down before coming to a complete stop at the mouth of the alley. ¡°F*ck!¡± Xiong Chang cursed and turned around to escape back the same way. Chen Yeliang sighed helplessly: ¡°He ran away so quickly that I didn¡¯t even have time to ask him any question.¡± It was as if Xiong Chang was a mud fish, disappearing back into the hole with a whoosh. Chen Yeliang deployed the same trick again. Following the sound of the motorcycle engine, he pinpointed accurately Xiong Chang¡¯s position and blocked him again at the mouths at opposite ends of the alley three or four times in a row. Xiong Chang thought he could lead Chen Yeliang on a wild goose chase to buy some time for Qiu Pengpai. He wasn¡¯t expecting Chen Yeliang to play a cat and mouse game with him, and trapping him inside a mouse hole. He was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. His eyes were bloodshot red, and he was so angry that he felt he would explode at any moment. Thinking that it was about time, he returned to the second-hand furniture factory with resignation. Qiu Pengpai was already waiting at the door. When he saw Xiong Chang, he patted his pouch and said, ¡°I¡¯ve got it! Where¡¯s that rascal?¡± Xiong Chang¡¯s eyes were frighteningly red. He glared at Qiu Pengpai and said, ¡°Cut the crap. Get on!¡± Before Qiu Pengpai could sit down safely, he heard Xiong Chang cursed out loudly, ¡°Shoot on sight when that rascal appears, do you hear me!¡± ¡°Ah?¡± Qiu Pengpai thought that he had heard wrongly. He touched the cold shotgun in his pouch. ¡°It¡¯s so dark now and the aim of this gun is not good!¡± ¡°Useless thing!¡± Xiong Chang had no patience to listen to his reasons. He turned around and yanked the gun out roughly. With the shotgun abruptly snatched out of his hand, it finally dawned on Qiu Pengpai that Xiong Chang was not quite in the right state of mind. He was well-aware of Xiong Chang¡¯s temper. If he asked him the reason now, he would be subjected to a flood of verbal abuse. Hence, he volunteered, ¡°It¡¯s not convenient using just one hand. Let me do the driving!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Xiong Chang snorted in disdain, but swapped places with Qiu Pengpai without protest. In the distance, bright lights were barreling down towards them.. Xiong Chang gritted his teeth and disengaged the safety lock! 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Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°The natural gas production area behind Warehouse 8 is responsible for the gas supply to half of the Lin An area.¡± ¡°If there¡¯s an explosion there, it can raze the entire industrial district to the ground in seconds!¡± ¡°Not to mention all of us standing here, even the whole Hanghe River bank will suffer the consequences!¡± The engineer in white coat adjusted his glasses and described the worst possible scenario in the calmest voice possible! Chen Yeliang¡¯s live streaming was still live and Xilin TV Station¡¯s camera was also on the side recording. The engineer¡¯s words were broadcast to the entire Xilin City¡¯s audience without missing a single word! Everyone knew now how terrifying this disaster would be! Having heard the engineer¡¯s honest explanation, the entire Xilin would be unable to sleep! The city¡¯s political leaders were as anxious as ants on a hot pan. Their immaculate white shirts were soaked in perspiration and stuck to their bodies, making them look very pathetic. The chief commander of the fire department made his way to the engineer¡¯s side and said, ¡°There should be a valve in the natural gas production area. Otherwise, with the size of the blaze in the chemical plant, even if the entire fire department in the city were deployed here, we still can¡¯t guarantee the fire could be put out!¡± Moreover, even if it could be extinguished, the production area might have already exploded during the process of deploying the personnel. The chief commander looked at the few fire engines behind him with misgivings. Had he known how dire the situation was he would have brought more reinforcement here! The engineer was feeling the effects of the extreme heat. He grabbed a corner of his white coat and wiped the perspiration pouring down his face. As he wiped, he said, ¡°There is a valve, but it is located in the deepest part of the facility. I¡¯m afraid no one can reach there!¡± ¡°Can we circumvent the fire?¡± Wu Zhuo suggested, ¡°I think Warehouse 8 is at the edge of the production area!¡± Normally, he wouldn¡¯t have dared to raise an opinion when the Big Boss was speaking. But now, as one of only two persons who had been to Warehouse 8, he felt obliged to report the situation inside that building! ¡°Tm afraid¡­ this won¡¯t be possible¡­¡± The chief commander dismissed the suggestion. Not taking into account the immense size of the chemical plant, in order to go around the outer edge of the facility, passing through the burning zone was unavoidable. How long would it take to circumvent it? How long would it take if going by foot? Would the motorcycle be able to pass through? More importantly, the black smoke had already blanketed the natural gas production area. Would anyone who entered that zone be able to determine the direction? These unanswered questions made the firefighters balk at the idea of re-entering the fire site! ¡°Put out the fire first!¡± said the commander somberly. Apart from controlling the spread of the fire, he didn¡¯t know what else to do. Although the city mayor was present, he was a layman when it came to extinguishing fires. He could only stand at the side and stomp his feet anxiously. Having run out of options, the mayor helplessly took out his phone and made a call with a heavy heart. ¡°Hello, it¡¯s me. Immediately evacuate the residents on both sides of the Hanghe River! Relocate them to the center of the city!¡± ¡°In particular the residents near the facility. That¡¯s right! I want to see a bus full of evacuees cross the bridge within twenty minutes!¡± ¡°No buts. What is more important now, lives or money? For those who refused, implement forced relocation! Otherwise, what¡¯s the point of employing you guys?¡± Immediately after saying that, the mayor hung up in a huff. Holding the phone with the blank screen in his hand, he sighed heavily. Both the mayor and the fire department¡¯s chief commander were mentally prepared for the worst. Regardless of whether the facility could be salvaged or not, first and foremost they had to evacuate the population and reduce the potential loss of lives. At the moment, this was the best and the only way! Chen Yeliang was also standing beside them. He listened to their conversation impassively for a long time and watched them settle for the least viable solution. He understood the onerous burden of the lives of half the city, comprising millions of people, weighing on their shoulders, and the helplessness the various leaders felt. It was precisely because of this that he had to step forward! Chen Yeliang covered his mouth with his fist and coughed lightly. ¡°Well¡­ Chief Commander, get me a helicopter. I can infiltrate the production area.¡± Upon hearing this, the chief commander¡¯s face crumpled up. He dug his ears with his fingers for a while and looked around, pretending that he was hearing things. He continued giving instructions on follow-up procedures to Lu Ruijin, with his hand on his hips. However, Lu Ruijin was totally dumbfounded. His hands holding the map were suspended in midair as he stared blankly at Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang understood his shock and repeated patiently, ¡°I need a helicopter to take me to the production area to turn off the valve.¡± This time, the chief commander finally realized that he wasn¡¯t hearing things. Not surprisingly, his first reaction was, ¡°Are you crazy? Chen Yeliang said calmly, ¡°Right now, the chemical plant is completely surrounded by either flames or thick smoke. Only a descent from the air can penetrate deep into the facility. I know that my actions might seem crazy in your eyes, but I¡¯m not joking.¡± ¡°Just like what happened earlier on¡­ two of us went in and out of the blaze to rescue the trapped workers.¡± He turned around and looked at the ambulance personnel busy at work. The wounded workers had already been carried up onto the ambulance. Those who were conscious noticed Chen Yeliang¡¯s gaze and waved at him with tears in their eyes. ¡°What did you say? Two of you went in and out?¡± The chief commander could feel his head spinning. He glared sternly at Lu Ruijin and thought to himself, ¡°What the heck were you thinking! How can you allow a student to run amok like that!¡± Lu Ruijin knew that there was no way for him to defend himself. He lowered his head and kept mum. Chen Yeliang smiled and continued saying, ¡°Don¡¯t blame Chief Lu, I was the one who forced my way in, they couldn¡¯t stop me.¡± ¡°But if you think about it, if I hadn¡¯t been so insistent, perhaps no one would have been able to confirm the number of people trapped up till now, let alone watch them get into the ambulance one by one. Don¡¯t you think so?¡± ¡°Maybe you still think that I¡¯m crazy, but the reality is that only Wu Zhuo and I entered Warehouse 8, and only I alone have the ability to enter the fire site.¡± After Chen Yeliang said so much, the chief commander was left speechless. He could only stare at Lu Ruijun, who was repeatedly nodding his head like a chick pecking at grains. It seemed like he agreed with every word that Chen Yeliang said. ¡°Where the f*ck were you!¡± The chief commander roared out. Despite getting yelled at through no fault of his own, Lu Ruijin immediately stood at attention, with his hands flat by the side of his pants. However, he had watched Chen Yeliang dashed in and out of the scene of the fire with his own eyes. Although these actions could be construed as sheer insanity, reckless to the point of complete disregard for his own life, they did bring about a miraculous outcome! He really wanted to muster up the courage to say to the chief commander, ¡°Chen Yeliang is really awesome! He didn¡¯t even get any light burns when he went in! Let him go for i Chen Yeliang noticed Lu Ruijin¡¯s expression and knew that he was already on his side. He continued to do the thinking for the chief commander. ¡°You are the chief commander and possess the best professional qualification here. You should know the consequences of a gas explosion better than anyone else.¡± ¡°The longer we delay, the greater the danger this fire will pose to those people around us, or even the residents on the other side of the river! Do you think I¡¯m right?¡± The chief commander had no counter argument. Although his clenched fists indicated that he agreed in-principle with Chen Yeliang, he still did not want this student standing before him to undertake such risks. Chen Yeliang smiled and said, ¡°Actually, if the smoke had been a little less dense, I could have simply driven the truck in, just like before.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, the current situation has already progressed beyond that point leaving me with no choice but this measure. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Chief Commander, what are you hesitating for!?¡± Chapter 32 - The Helicopter Arrives, Mission Objectives Doubled? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang kept pressing forward little by little, with each and every one of his word striking the heart of the chief commander precisely. This was indeed the only way left. If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that he didn¡¯t know how to fly a helicopter, the chief commander would have gone in himself! ¡°No¡­ No¡­¡± The commander gritted his teeth and said,¡± I cannot afford to sacrifice one for the other. Both your life and the residents¡¯ lives are equally important. I can¡¯t let you take the risk! ¡± ¡®As the chief commander was the most experienced firefighter there, he knew how dangerous it was to fly a helicopter into the fire site! Putting aside the other considerations for the time being, small explosions in the fire site were going off continuously, and the slightest inattention could cause the helicopter to get blown off course. Even professional pilots with over ten years of flying experience might not be able to handle it. If they were lucky, they might be able to survive by parachuting from the out of control helicopter, otherwise both the helicopter and its passengers would perish! The chief commander weighed the pros and cons. He eventually decided that he would rather give up the risky but efficient air descent proposal and choose a safer method to control the blaze. Chen Yeliang did not expect the chief commander to be so stubborn. Most of the people present had already agreed that this was the best solution, yet he was still unmoved. Just as Chen Yeliang was trying to think of more convincing arguments, he became aware that someone had been standing beside him without his realization. Chen Yeliang turned around and saw that it was the mayor! At this moment, his eyes were filled with determination to stake everything on this! His gaze towards Chen Yeliang was also filled with admiration. ¡°Lagree with his proposal!¡± So saying, under everyone¡¯s stunned gazes, the mayor took out his all-mighty little phone again. ¡°Send a helicopter over to the chemical plant immediately. Be quick!¡± His voice was powerful and resounding. He wasn¡¯t trying to achieve a realistic compromise. It was because he genuinely saw hope in Chen Yeliang! But before Chen Yeliang could start preparing, the chief commander of the fire department stood in front of both of them. ¡°Please rescind your order! The danger of entering the fire site isn¡¯t something you can imagine. He¡¯s just a student!¡± The chief commander said anxiously. ¡®The mayor placed one hand on Chen Yeliang¡¯s shoulder and said, ¡°He was able to bring the trapped workers out of the fire unscathed, I¡¯m willing to believe that he has the ability to go in there again!¡± ¡°With all due respect, I cannot agree to this. This is the site of the fire disaster. As the fire department¡¯s chief commander I am in charge. I have to be responsible for everyone¡¯s lives!¡± ¡°Being in charge does not give you the right to decide and act on your own! Since you can¡¯t think of a better solution, you should trust him!¡± ¡°I said no!¡± ¡°He can do it!¡± The two highest authorities were at odds with each other. With one party agreeing with the proposal and the other party against, they were arguing non-stop! A simple decision had degenerated into a heated debate. Worse still, no one dared to separate the two of them and simply allowed them to continue. As precious time was lost, Chen Yeliang eventually stood between them and separated them. ¡°Gentlemen, please calm down,¡± he said calmly. Both men were arguing until their faces had turned red. They stood with their hands on their hips, gasping for air. Chen Yeliang turned to face the fire department¡¯s chief commander and said, ¡°Since the facility¡¯s director and engineer are here now, why don¡¯t you ask if they can reiterate what types of chemicals are in the facility!¡± ¡°Chief Commander, think about it carefully. The magnitude of this sort of explosion is enough to raze the entire facility to the ground, and the excess chemicals will all end up in the Hanghe River, a river that Xilin City depended on for its livelihood!¡± ¡°We are not the only ones suffering. There are also a few other cities downstream! Every city has millions of residents!¡± ¡°Not only that, poisonous substances will accumulate in the sky of Xilin city, at a concentration which is dozens of times stronger than what we can smell now!¡± ¡°You should be fully aware of these consequences without me telling you!¡± ¡°Putting the fire out may be the safest method, but we don¡¯t have the time now! Why don¡¯t we take the plunge and let me take the risk alone? It¡¯s better than putting the millions of residents in Xilin City at risk!¡± ¡°So I think I¡¯m your best choice!¡± After saying that, Chen Yeliang grinned and said, ¡°Even if you don¡¯t agree, it¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°T¡¯ll say it again. If I want to go in, no one can stop me!¡± Chen Yeliang looked past the chief commander at the ferocious flames in the distance. At this moment, it wasn¡¯t just the chief commander, everyone¡¯s faces were also filled with shock! ¡®They could not understand why Chen Yeliang would persevere to such an extent. He was clearly at the age where he should be protected, so why would he risk his life to protect others! The chief commander¡¯s insistence began to falter. He gritted his teeth and finally nodded twice. However, he grudgingly added, ¡°You can go, but I want to listen to your plan first!¡± Chen Yeliang didn¡¯t mind, and just took it as a rehearsal of his actions in his mind. ¡°It¡¯s not really a plan. Just fly the helicopter to the area above the production area, find a suitable location to hover while I rappel down. I will return after turning off the valve.¡± ¡°Is that all¡­ just like that¡­¡± The chief commander felt his mind go numb. He couldn¡¯t tell if it was good or not. ¡®The engineer who had been studying the topographic map suddenly interrupted them. ¡°Why are you guys still dawdling?! The fire can¡¯t be controlled. The facility will explode in a few minutes!¡± Usually, he was a man of few words. The moment he opened his mouth, it was to pronounce words of startling import! The mayor looked at his watch and said, ¡°The helicopter will arrive in one minute¡¯s time!¡± ¡°Understood.¡± Chen Yeliang nodded and turned to the engineer. ¡°Are you able to give an estimate of the time of explosion?¡± The engineer looked up, listened to the wind and looked at the fire. After a moment, he replied, ¡°In fifteen minutes time at most!¡± He had given the most optimistic estimate. It however, did not mean that the explosion would obey his rule, and explode on time fifteen minutes later. On hearing this, everyone¡¯s hearts tightened, and all eyes turned towards Chen Yeliang. Not only did he not back down, he even laughed and said, ¡°It¡¯s sufficient!¡± ¡®The engineer finally smiled, but almost immediately he added awkwardly. ¡°Actually, not only the natural gas valve, but also¡­ the valves of the wastewater and poisonous gas¡­ also need to be closed¡­¡± ¡®The mayor immediately sensed that something was wrong. ¡°I recall that the allowable storage capacity of wastewater and poisonous gas in the chemical plant is strictly regulated. Don¡¯t tell me you¡¯ve exceeded the limit!¡± He was a tall and brawny fellow, and his voice was deep and sonorous. If he spoke a little louder, it would make people tremble. The engineer instinctively took a step back and smiled apologetically. ¡°Yes, it exceeded a little, but I assure you that this is the first time!¡± Treating the wastewater and poisonous gas would increase the operating costs of the chemical plant. In order to save time and money, they would store them in excessive quantities. When the quantities reached the maximum limit, they would then treat it according to regulations. They had saved a lot of money, but the things that needed to be treated had not been done so! Now, these waster products had become another time bomb in the fire. The chief commander wanted to strangle them to death! ¡°Tl deal with you all later!¡± The mayor said menacingly. Then, he turned to Chen Yeliang and said, ¡°Now that the mission has doubled in complexity, it¡¯s not too late for you to quit. No one will blame you!¡± After all, having the courage to step forward was already a very admirable thing. Chen Yeliang shook his head and declined the mayor¡¯s good intentions. ¡°A gentleman keeps his word. I will definitely complete the mission!¡± He raised his head confidently. The helicopter that they had been waiting for so long finally flew over his head. The mission had officially begun! Chapter 33 - Crisis, Survival Acting in Consort, The Most Beautiful Renegade Appears! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios After finalizing the plan, other than the firefighters battling the blaze, everyone else assisted Chen Yeliang. He learned from the engineer the details of the natural gas production area. ¡°There¡¯s a four-storey building behind the natural gas production area. The gas valve is at the top most level and the wastewater valve is at the bottom most.¡± ¡°The building is served by one staircase only, and there are rudimentary cat ladders on the walls outside. There are no elevators!¡± ¡°The way to tum off the valve is very simple. You just need to¡­¡± He had never spoken so quickly in his life as he rapidly explained everything and then retreated discreetly to one side. The chief commander was still worried. He pulled Lu Ruijin aside and asked, ¡°Are you willing to go in with him?¡± ¡°It¡¯s my duty to protect the lives and property of the people!¡± The chief commander was both reluctant and gratified. After a moment of silence, he took a deep breath under Lu Ruijin¡¯s watchful gaze. ¡°Good! I hereby acknowledge your courage and determination! The country and the people will never forget your sacrifices! You must return safely!¡± Lu Ruijin puffed up his chest and raised his head. His words were powerful. ¡°Understood! I promise to complete the mission!¡± The engineer estimated that the chemical plant would explode in fifteen minutes at the latest. The firefighters began to clear out the site. All the team leaders directing workers on site, the television reporters, and the workers who were staying nearby were told to evacuate to a safe place. The buses crossing the Hanghe Bridge back and forth were full of people from around the vicinity of the chemical plant. The passengers by the window pressed their faces against the glass, staring at the blazing chemical plant. Everyone¡¯s eyes filled with tears of worry, for the firefighters risking their lives, and for their soon-to-be destroyed homes. ¡®The bridge was jammed with vehicles fleeing from the industrial district. The traffic police were busy directing traffic at the end of the bridge, ensuring that the evacuation routes were not blocked. Red vehicles rushed towards the fire site in the reverse direction. In response to the rallying call of their superior, they sped from various parts of the city to the hellish chemical plant. The audience in front of the screen, be it in front of the television or on the internet, couldn¡¯t help but tear up. At this moment, at the Xilin TV Station. Reporter Ni Yu stayed in the temporary safety zone with the engineers and other team leaders. She was temporarily away from the dangerous front line, but the missionary zeal of a reporter¡¯s conviction drove her to bring real-time live reporting to the public. Just a few minutes ago, she overheard a conversation between the engineer and the mayor. She¡¯d learned that the fire department had decided to use a helicopter to go deep into the facility compound in order to stop the poisonous gas leakage. And among these two heroes who were willing to put their lives on the line, one of them was the undergraduate Chen Yeliang who had turned down her interview earlier! Not only did he snatch back the lives of the trapped workers from the hands of Death, he was now returning to the death zone to create another miracle? Ni Yu could not suppress the excitement in her heart. She felt that a hero like Chen Yeliang should be remembered by everyone in Xilin City! Tonight, any viewer following the news on the fire disaster should hear the words ¡°Chen Yeliang¡±! The higher-ups had already warned her that, although news must be based on real facts, she still had to take into account the emotions of the public to avoid causing panic. However, she really could not hold back the passion in her heart. Her eyes slowly tumed to the place where the helicopter landed. She made up her mind, grabbed the cameraman and said, ¡°Bring your camera! Follow me!¡± ¡®The cameraman hesitated for a moment. ¡°The firefighters just warned us that there might be an explosion nearby. They told us not to run around!¡± Ni Yu turned a deaf ear to him and hauled the video camera onto the shoulder of the cameraman before clicking on the power button. She held the microphone tightly and said solemnly, ¡°Dear audience, some names are worth remembering forever¡­¡± ¡°Previously, our firefighters had already rescued all the people trapped in the facility. Currently, there is no casualty. Furthermore, all the city¡¯s available fire engines that can be mobilized are on their way here now!¡± ¡°We believe that the disaster¡¯s current development is within our control!¡± ¡°But just two minutes ago, we received a very important piece of news.¡± Ni Yu paused briefly. Her palms started to perspire. Despite working as a reporter for so many years, she still couldn¡¯t help feeling nervous whenever she had a daring piece of expose to reveal to the public. She took a deep breath and said in a low voice, ¡°Our viewers and friends might have heard that there is a natural gas production area behind Warehouse 8, which happens to supply household gas to half of Xilin City. But we have discovered that the valve of the natural gas has not been turned off, and the fire is already spreading there!¡± ¡°There are safety violations in the chemical plant, which involved accumulating a large amount of poisonous gas and wastewater. These similarly pose a great danger.¡± ¡°Although the fire engines near the chemical plant have arrived one after another and the firefighters are trying their best to control the fire, the situation is not satisfactory. The wind direction has changed and the situation is fast becoming a life-threatening peril!¡± Ni Yu stared at the camera lens. She knew that these words would cause a huge commotion. All the viewers who were watching the television program felt their minds go blank with a buzz. It was as if someone had emptied their hearts and they couldn¡¯t help feeling unnerved. Meanwhile, in Chen Yeliang¡¯s live streaming channel, the conversation between him and the two leaders had already been broadcast live before Reporter Ni Yu¡¯s segment. The live stream viewers immediately understood that Chen Yeliang¡¯s live stream channel was the place where they could get hold of first hand information. ¡®The number of viewers entering the live stream channel was rising in a vertical line. It was already past 2am, and the real-time online viewers had already reached 6 million! It was not just the residents of Xilin who were riveted by the blaze in Xilin, It also affected people from all over the country who entered the live stream channel one after another. For a moment, different provincial dialects appeared on the comments screen. ¡°Tjust finished telling my momma about the fire, but crikey! She flipped on me!¡± ¡°DOH! What do we do now? I just checked. The poisonous gases in the chemical plant include sulfur, benzene, and other miscellaneous components. Even scientists might not be able to figure it out! If the gases spread out, everyone along the banks of Hanghe River will be goners!¡± ¡°The natural gas explosion is probably going to create a mushroom cloud! Even if the kaboom doesn¡¯t reach the other side of the river, it can still blow up the Hanghe Bridge, and flatten the whole industrial district!¡± ¡°F*ck, Ican avoid the explosion but I can¡¯t avoid the poisonous gas. Xilin is in danger!¡± ¡°Everyone, evacuate! How horrible! I can¡¯t watch this!¡± ¡°Where¡¯s Chen Yeliang? My big bro Liang really wants to go deeper. No! It¡¯s too dangerous!¡± ¡°Homie Liang really knows how to do it. Eh? Why is the video image so crappy? I can¡¯t even appreciate Homie Liang¡¯s style.¡± ¡°Come on, buddy Liang, We¡¯re always here. We¡¯re all Xilin residents tonight.¡± At this moment, the viewers in the live stream channel were all comforting Chen Yeliang and the firefighters, as well as worrying about the future of Xilin City. At the same time, the television viewers were still watching the television screen earnestly. They watched as the female reporter¡¯s expression gradually became more solemn. Then, the camera view slowly panned to the two o¡¯clock position and locked onto an orange MH-60 rescue helicopter. Two personnel who resembled firefighters put on rescue and protective equipment and then boarded the helicopter. Ni Yu gave a running commentary throughout the proceeding off-camera, allowing the entire scene to focus on Chen Yeliang and Lu Ruijin. She said word by word, ¡°They are the renegades who are about to enter the blaze and turn off the valves!¡± Chapter 34 - An Indomitable Mission, Fearful But Not Retreating! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Behind the camera, Ni Yu¡¯s eyes were slightly red. She pursed her thin lips and looked at the back profiles of the heroes. She steadied her voice and said calmly, ¡°As a news worker, it is my duty to convey factual and effective information. It is not my intention to spread panic.¡± ¡°Lwould like to urge everyone not to be discouraged. I believe that our heroes will return victorious!¡± She did not explain the details of turning off the valve, because there was no longer any necessity. The words ¡°enter the blaze¡± were already sufficient to explain the danger that the renegades would face. The viewers had indeed understood! At this moment, be it in front of the television or in the live stream channel, everyone was stunned. Even though they were separated by the screen, the viewers could feel the burning sensation of the raging flames. The blaze was like the legendary Fire Behemoth, Surtr in Norse mythology. The leaping flames were his way of mocking the human beings, as he looked down scornfully at their insignificance. As for Chen Yeliang and his companion, they were the existence who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods! Although the viewers in Chen Yeliang¡¯s live streaming channel had already heard his plan clearly, when they saw it put into action with their own eyes, they couldn¡¯t help but gasp. ¡°Brother Liang is really tired of living!¡± A viewer posted a comment. Immediately after this, the comments on the live stream channel exploded into huge chunks of texts. ¡°The chemical plant is now a burning furnace. The air in the sky has become denser after being heated up, but the fire is unstable. When it comes into contact with the cold air, the airflow will become very turbulent.¡± ¡°We read the overseas news. We know that helicopters can¡¯t fly too low when they¡¯re trying to fight the wildfires in mountainous regions, because if they are not careful, they will be blown away by the turbulent airflow.¡± ¡°But if Brother Liang wants to descend to the inner part, the helicopter can¡¯t stop too high up. Even a pilot with 10 years experience might not dare to accept this mission. Is their assigned pilot reliable?¡± After seeing various live stream viewers¡¯ reminders, the other viewers also started to worry. ¡°F*ck, forget about landing. We should be thankful if we can reach the safe zone.¡± ¡°This is a gamble on the pilot¡¯s skills or Brother Liang and his compatriot¡¯s lives!¡± At this moment, Chen Yeliang and Lu Ruijin had already finished their preparations and were about to take off. After Ni Yu finished reporting this earth-shattering piece of news, the camera perspective had been silently focused on Chen Yeliang and the others, wordlessly sending them off. Lu Ruijin grabbed the handrail and put one foot onboard. He opened his mouth wide and took in two deep breaths. Although he had been full of hot-blooded ardor earlier when he agreed to the chief commander¡¯s request, now that he was really in the thick of things, he couldn¡¯t help feeling nervous. His tightly knitted brows simply could not relax. Chen Yeliang thought that he was having difficulties getting up and lent him a helping hand. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Lu Ruijin pushed him away. ¡°I can get up.¡± He pulled with both arms and legs at the same time and propelled himself inside, then turned around to help Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang thanked him and got into the cabin effortlessly. Lu Ruijin looked at his calm expression and suddenly laughed. ¡°Chen Yeliang, sometimes I really suspect that your heart is made of steel. You don¡¯t seem to know fear?¡± Chen Yeliang calmly adjusted his fireproof suit and put on the humongous mask over his face. He looked at the fire in the distance with a placid smile. ¡°If I¡¯m scared, who will go in and turn off the valve?¡± Lu Ruijin was startled by his answer. He shook his head in self-mockery, laughing at himself for being inferior to a student. It was a simple statement, but it made him feel much better. Lu Ruijin wiped the perspiration off his palms against his pants and nodded at the pilot. Such a light airy statement, floating like a feather brushing past, but it hit the viewers¡¯ sensibilities like a crushing blow! They watched as the helicopter¡¯s rotors gradually sped up on the screen. The surrounding grass was completely flattened by the resulting downforce. The swirling airflow also caused the camera-equipped drone to sway unsteadily and hover further away. ¡°Boohoohoohoo, my Brother Liang is carrying everything on his shoulders.¡± ¡°Tm just a neutral party, but why is this live-streamer going to such extremes to risk his life and limb?¡± ¡°Maybe Chen Yeliang felt that it was his fault that the two criminals blew up the chemical plant.¡± ¡°He drove the Ferrari and single-handedly chased down the criminals, and even helped the police find the hidden gun cache. He has already done so much. Brother Liang is not the type to blame himself. There¡¯s no need to blame yourself!¡± ¡°He¡¯s betting his life on the safety of the entire Xilin city!¡± ¡°T¡¯ve been following the live stream ever since Chen Yeliang fell off the building. I still can¡¯t understand what kind of character he is.¡± ¡°Too mysterious, too attractive!¡± In front of the screen, the live stream viewers were already tearing up. ¡®The helicopter slowly ascended into the sky. Everyone in the temporary safe zone looked up into the sky at the same time, their eyes glued to the helicopter full of hope. The chief commander, who had never believed in the supernatural and only believed in hard work, also felt tears well up in his eyes. At this moment, he was praying to all the Deities, Buddha and the Heavens, in his heart. He only wished that the two of them could return safely. He gritted his teeth and said to the city mayor, ¡°After this incident, we must thoroughly investigate the safety lapses of the chemical plant¡¯s operations! Otherwise, our brave fighters have to risk their lives every time something happens?!¡± ¡®The mayor nodded in agreement. He glanced at the director of the chemical plant beside him. The director smiled apologetically at them. His legs were trembling and he was so scared that he was about to curl into a ball. ¡°Now that an accident has occurred, you are scared of the consequences!¡± the mayor said angrily. Then, he switched his gaze to the gradually diminishing helicopter. At this moment, the helicopter was already flying above the chemical plant, passing over the fire site with its numerous small explosions. Through the window, Chen Yeliang could see that Warehouse 8 was already burning up, as well as the four-storey building behind that the engineer had mentioned. He looked at the hellish scene below. Even though the helicopter had flown high enough, he could still feel the heat waves emanating from below. Chen Yeliang¡¯s eyes were as serene as a deep pool, but in his heart emotions were surging like waves. Although his words sounded steadfast and dependable, when Chen Yeliang saw the actual situation with his own eyes, he couldn¡¯t help feeling jittery. This time round, the mission to tum off the valve was not part of the system¡¯s mission. If it was like in the past, Chen Yeliang could simply leave the dangerous zone with the rest of the team after receiving his reward. He would have gone back to enjoy his happy life. It was not because he did not fear death. In fact, with such a good physique, he could live until the end of time if he successfully completed his missions every day. Mankind¡¯s dream of everlasting life might very well happen to him. However, Chen Yeliang could not bear seeing people abandoning their homes and leaving their hometowns. He saw those people with teary eyes and the firefighters working so hard to ensure the crowd¡¯s safety. The firefighters still rushed here from all over Xilin City even though they knew that they might lose their lives here. Chen Yeliang suddenly understood the true purpose of the immortal body! He took a deep breath and said in a voice that only he could hear, ¡°If I get scared, there are groups of firefighters standing before me, guiding me to a safe place.¡± ¡°But they have families too¡­ If you guys were to sacrifice yourselves, your family would be so sad¡­ It¡¯s not possible for me to die, so there is no doubt that I am the one to carry the burden for you guys!¡± Chapter 35 - Why Are You A Firefighter? There Are Some Things One Must Face! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang was observing the situation below. The pilot was focused on navigating the helicopter through the sky, searching for a suitable hovering location. There were only three people in the cabin. The heavy silence made Lu Ruijin feel uneasy. He gripped his knees with both hands. His grip was so strong that it felt like he was going to rip his kneecaps off. His palms kept getting wet with perspiration, and he repeatedly wiped them on his pants until his pants appeared to be getting worn out. ¡°Chen Yeliang, I heard from Wu Zhuo that you are a parkour live streamer who has been live-streaming all day today?¡± Lu Ruijin broke the silence and started chatting to Chen Yeliang. Although Chen Yeliang could tell that he was trying very hard to hide his nervousness, he could still sense this implacable emotion emanating from Lu Ruijin. Although as the fire chief of the fire brigade, Lu Ruijin had been in and out of disaster sites countless times, he had never encountered such an extraordinary and dangerous situation before. It did not matter who came along, their reactions would be similar to his. Chen Yeliang smiled and said softly, ¡°It¡¯s just a hobby. I was just in time to register for the competition today, but something unexpected happened.¡± ¡°Ahaha, looks like you like exciting things. No wonder you are so bold to ride a bicycle into the fire just like that.¡± Lu Ruijin thought of that yellow silhouette leaving everyone in the dust, and involuntarily felt a shiver down his spine. Initially he wanted to chat with Chen Yeliang to relax his tense frame of mind, but the more he chatted, the more nervous he became. Lu Ruijjin licked his lips and asked awkwardly, ¡°Did you volunteer to take on this mission for the sake of thrills?¡± There was a hint of spitefulness in his insinuation. Usually, Lu Ruijin would not ask such a pointed question even if he had nothing better to do. However, this might be their final moments before they face the life or death situation. It was not an embarrassing question to ask in the name of satisfying a little curiosity. Chen Yeliang was a magnanimous person, so he probably wouldn¡¯t be so calculative over such matters. ¡°For the sake of thrills?¡± Chen Yeliang turned his head to the side in confusion and asked Lu Ruijin in return, ¡°What about you? It¡¯s quite exciting to work in the fire department too. Are you also doing it for thrills? After all, the returns versus the risks are completely disproportionate.¡± Lu Ruijin was stunned for a moment. Then he burst into laughter and said, ¡°There are all kinds of missions. Some of them are trivial matters, while others are frighteningly dangerous. It doesn¡¯t feel thrilling at all.¡± ¡°But you should know the nature of my job. If you want to hear some grandiose reasons, I can give you a whole butt load of them.¡± As the two of them spoke, the helicopter circled twice above the target building. The rising hot air waves made the helicopter swing erratically, and it was with tremendous effort that the pilot managed to steady the aircraft and brought it higher. In the face of such a perilous situation, Lu Ruijin was paradoxically much calmer. He gazed at the fire below and remained silent for a moment before slowly continuing. ¡°Those reasons are but wanton flotsam in the air. They are not suitable for this occasion. If you insist on knowing, I can only tell you that it was due to the exigencies of life.¡± Lu Ruijin stuck out his tongue and jokingly said, ¡°When I was young, I thought that fire engines were very cool. So I wanted to become a firefighter when I grew up, but I later realized that armed police officers are even more dashing. Hahahaha.¡± He had put down his serious airs as a fire chief and light-heartedly threw out a simplistic reason. He did not look like someone in his forties at all. ¡°Pett!¡± Both Chen Yeliang and the pilot burst out laughing. ¡°You don¡¯t say!¡± Lu Ruijin grew more enthusiastic. ¡°It really is cool to be a firefighter. Back then during the blind date, when your future sister-in-law heard that I was a firefighter, she immediately agreed to marry me. The following year, she gave birth to a cute girl for me!¡± ¡°It is all thanks to my job that I got such a wonderful wife.¡± He nodded emotionally. Thanks to his humorous banter, the atmosphere in the cabin became much more relaxed. Chen Yeliang smiled and said, ¡°You mean to say that your job and your wife happened by chance and you just let nature take its course?¡± Lu Ruijin¡¯s smile dimmed at the mention of his family. ¡°Of course.¡± ¡°During peaceful times, who would be so rebellious as to challenge fate? I¡¯m just trying to lead a simple life.¡± ¡°My job is to protect the peace for the people and do my best to direct everything towards a positive outcome, instead of letting people suffer from natural calamities and man-made disasters¡­ Wherever there¡¯s danger, that¡¯s where we will go. It¡¯s not merely thrill-seeking¡­.¡± Chen Yeliang nodded and said seriously, ¡°Chief Lu, I share your sentiment.¡± ¡°pursued the two criminals to this place. I didn¡¯t expect them to cause the chemical plant to explode and implicate the entire Xilin City in this catastrophe.¡± Lu Rujjin had heard a little about Chen Yeliang¡¯s parkour incident. He listened to Wu Zhuo explain how the two men wanted to push Chen Yeliang off the 500-meter tall building. He felt that things had not been easy for Chen Yeliang. He raised his hand and patted Chen Yeliang on the shoulder through the heavy protective clothing. ¡°Sorry for asking you such a question,¡± Lu Ruijin apologized. Chen Yeliang shrugged his shoulders to brush off the hand that was on his shoulder. He smiled and said, ¡°Chief Lu, you¡¯re being too polite. You just said that your wife is my sister-in-law, so we¡¯re already brothers. Such courtesy only makes us seem distant and remote.¡± ¡°speaking of which, how old is your daughter? Is she going to address me as ¡®Uncle¡¯?¡± ¡°Dream on!¡± Lu Ruijin said with disdain. ¡°My daughter is 17 years old and is only a few years younger than you.¡± ¡°Ah, seventeen¡­¡± Chen Yeliang pondered over this. ¡°The college entrance examination is in one year¡¯s time, so she must be under a lot of pressure.¡± When he heard that, Lu Ruijin let out a long sigh, and the ensuing vapor formed a white layer fogging up his protective mask. ¡°If you hadn¡¯t mentioned it, I¡¯d almost forgotten about it. She¡¯s staying at the dormitory of Zhongdian high school and only comes home on Sunday afternoons every week. I am seldom at home, and I haven¡¯t seen her for almost two months. Speaking of which, my daughter is really pretty. I even have a picture of her here!¡± He groped excitedly around his chest trying to reach for the photo in his pocket to take a look, but his hand only touched the thick protective suit. Thinking about his current situation, and thinking about how this might be the last chance for him to see the photo yet he couldn¡¯t, Lu Ruijin¡¯s eyes suddenly drooped. Chen Yeliang watched his every move and felt as though something was pricking his heart. It did not hurt, but it was awfully unbearable. He smiled and said, ¡°After the mission is completed, you can rush to your daughter¡¯s school and take a good look at her!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t look at the photos for the time being. They might turn portentous.¡± Lu Ruijin did not know what he meant, but his disappointed expression diminished and he smiled at Chen Yeliang. He was fully aware that he wouldn¡¯t be able to see her anymore. Notwithstanding whether they could successfully turn the valve off or not, they would most definitely perish if they were to enter the center of the blaze! Lu Ruijin had fought hundreds of fires, so he was well aware that he would be easily roasted by the several hundred degrees of core temperature inside the blaze. The protective suit would only last for a short time. Even if they could narrowly hold on until the valve was turned off, the flames surrounding them would not automatically extinguish themselves. Although his colleagues on the other side of the compound were trying their best to put out the fire, based on the situation, it would take at least ten hours to put out the fire completely. Lu Ruijin thought self-deprecatingly, ¡°By then, we don¡¯t even require cremation.¡± At this thought, he glanced sideways at Chen Yeliang and said in a serious tone, ¡°Chen Yeliang, later I will go down first.. After I have confirmed that it¡¯s safe, I will send you a signal and you can come down, understand?¡± Chapter 36 - Chen, You Even Know How to Pilot an Aircraft? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°You have to listen to my instructions, understand?¡± Lu Ruijin finished his sentence and waited for Chen Yeliang¡¯s reply. Chen Yeliang gave him a puzzled look and said, ¡°Chief Lu, I haven¡¯t joined the fire department, so logically speaking, I¡¯m not under your command.¡± Lu Ruijin almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Judging from Chen Yeliang¡¯s words, it seemed like he was going to act alone. Turning off the valve might not be accomplished in one go. The risk of both of them going in at the same time was too high. It was totally unnecessary. Lu Ruijin had accepted the mission with the understanding that he might not retum alive. The chief commander must have considered that since he was a senior employee, he was experienced enough and would definitely find a way to deal with unexpected situations. Therefore, Lu Ruijin did not wish for Chen Yeliang to go in. At least not before he himself had been sacrificed! ¡°Do you think this is child¡¯s play? In this kind of situation, you must listen to orders. If we both went in instead of sending one person to scout around first, we may both perish, and then what?¡± Lu Ruijin said anxiously. ¡®The emotions that had finally settled down were once again stirred up by Chen Yeliang. Chen Yeliang was very naive. He did not understand why Lu Ruijin would suddenly become anxious. He explained, ¡°I mean¡­¡± At this moment, the pilot, who had been keeping quiet all this while, suddenly spoke. ¡°Chief Lu, the airflow at the designated location is unstable and cannot be approached. I found the nearest spot for rappelling, but it¡¯s still about 300 meters away from our target landing spot.¡± ¡°Furthermore, the hovering time has been greatly reduced. It might only be ten seconds or so. Otherwise, the helicopter will be deflected by the airflow, causing it to crash.¡± ¡°Chief Lu, can you guys cover 300 meters on foot? Please advise!¡± It was only then that Chen Yeliang and Lu Ruijin noticed that they had already circled several times in the air. Half of the fifteen minutes that the engineer estimated had been wasted in the air! Lu Ruijin made a prompt decision. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the place you chose!¡± He knew very well that both his time and the time in the chemical plant was running out. There is no time to hesitate anymore! ¡°Understood!¡± The pilot immediately descended towards his chosen position. ¡®The fire was like a blooming flower, and the metal shreds and broken glass that were mixed in it exploded in all directions, smashing onto the helicopter in a barrage of clanging noises. ¡®The already turbulent airflow was made worse by this development. The impact from the blast caused the helicopter to flip up and spin uncontrollably twice in the air. ¡°Get down!¡± Chen Yeliang reacted quickly. He held onto one corner of the seat with one hand and pressed Lu Ruijin onto the ground with the other so that he would not be thrown out by the centrifugal force! The pilot held on tightly to the throttle and tried his best to stabilize the aircraft, to prevent it from being deflected by other air currents! After about 10 seconds, Chen Yeliang felt the helicopter stabilize. As he stood up, a shard of glass fragment smoldering with sparks smashed onto his visor. It was only then that Chen Yeliang saw the debris from the blast had flown into the cabin through the opened hatch. There were small flaming lumps scattered all over the floor, just like fireflies by the water. ¡°Are you okay?¡± He quickly asked the pilot. The pilot shook his head weakly. His hands, which were tightly gripping the throttle, suddenly dropped down and his body collapsed to the side. Chen Yeliang quickly held him up. As his hand touched the pilot¡¯s shoulder, a sticky red fluid flowed down his face. Not far away from the pilot, the flames on a smoldering fist-sized object gradually died out. ¡°Chief Lu, bad news! He has been injured by the flying debris from the explosion!¡± Chen Yeliang said as he removed the pilot¡¯s helmet. ¡°How did this happen?¡± Lu Ruijin hurried over and helped the pilot down from his seat. Chen Yeliang took over the job of piloting the aircraft. He regained control of the throttle and guided it upwards. ¡°How are the pilot¡¯s injuries?¡± Chen Yeliang asked. Lu Ruijin checked for a long while. It looked like a superficial wound, but blood vessels on the head were dense, so there was more bleeding. He found a clean towel in the cabin to use as a tourniquet over the pilot¡¯s wound. Then, he gave the pilot¡¯s face a few pats and called his name out twice, but the pilot only emitted a weak groan. He couldn¡¯t be sure whether it was a conscious response or a reflex action due to the pain. ¡°With the helmet protecting him, his external injuries are not serious, but there might be internal injuries. He needs to be sent to the hospital immediately!¡± Lu Ruijin said to Chen Yeliang. Then he abruptly froze on the spot. He stared at Chen Yeliang navigating the aircraft, his eyes widened in disbelief. He said in surprise, ¡°Chen, you can fly an aircraft?¡± Chapter 37 - Going All Out Yet End Up Retreating? Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Chen Yeliang piloted the plane and flew steadily in the air. It wasn¡¯t just Lu Ruijin who was shocked. The viewers in the live stream channel also erupted! ¡°E*ck, not only is Brother Liang good at driving, he can even fly an aircraft! How many more surprises does he have in store for us which I am not aware of?¡± ¡°What a close call. It really scared the heck out of me just now. The neighbors downstairs came up and asked if I had been bitten by a dog!¡± ¡°Chen Yeliang is such a divine savior! Quickly fly the helicopter back!¡± ¡°The pilot is injured. There¡¯s no time left. Brother Liang, you¡¯ve done very well. Don¡¯t let anyone get hurt again!¡± ¡°The commenter above, shut up. Let Brother Liang do whatever he wants! He will definitely do it well!¡± ¡°Everyone watching the show, you may have forgotten that Warehouse 8, which is the furthest away, has been burning for ten minutes now. In theory, the core temperature of the fire is close to 400 ¡ãC!¡± ¡°The temperature in the oven is typically only 190-200 degrees. 4,00 degrees is hot enough to melt a piece of zinc. Do you think Brother Liang, with his mortal body, can withstand more heat than metal? I¡¯m afraid there won¡¯t even be ashes left¡­¡± Popular science once again reared its ugly head, dashing the hopes of all the live stream viewers. ¡°Then aren¡¯t Brother Liang and Chief Lu doomed?¡± ¡°No! Don¡¯t go if you know you¡¯re going to die! Don¡¯t die for nothing!¡± ¡°A real man knows when to give and take. Brother Liang, you are already a hero. Don¡¯t fight against the fire anymore!¡± The live stream channel was in a state of despair. The flashing comments screen kept displaying Chen Yeliang¡¯s name, hoping that these silent words would summon him back. However, the number of viewers in the live stream channel continued to increase exponentially. Gan Tongtong, who was in control of the live-streaming, was both happy and worried. In her whole life, she had never encountered such a situation in a live streaming channel. Its popularity had far surpassed the leading live streaming platform. Feiyun Live Streaming Platform had already made a name for themselves because of Chen Yeliang. As long as they did not commit any blunders going forward, it was only a matter of time before they were listed on the stock market. After all, the boss had to support himself and live well until he retired! However, at the same time, she was also worried for Chen Yeliang. This mysterious young man who had descended from the sky was somehow connected to her in so many myriad ways. Gan Tongtong tried to control her thoughts from drifting towards a negative direction. However, she still could not stop herself from imagining the scene of Chen Yeliang perishing in the fire. She had been chewing her lips so much that her lipstick had been scraped off. ¡°Chen Yeliang, you better not die. I¡¯ll give you 80% of the live streaming earnings!¡± Gan Tongtong muttered to herself, praying for Chen Yeliang¡¯s safety. Then, Lu Ruijin¡¯s gaze too became determined. He couldn¡¯t resist adding another snarky comment. ¡°But now that you have to control the helicopter, only I can go down. This time, you have no choice but to listen to my instructions!¡± After all, it was already the end of the road. If he did not rub it in now, he wouldn¡¯t have another chance again. Chen Yeliang could not help laughing out. As his eyes focused on the cable control console, a plan formed in his mind, though he kept mum. Since he wouldn¡¯t die, he would definitely be the one to drop down into the blaze! Chief Lu, you guys had always been at the frontline. You should take a rest now. Lu Ruijin, who was unaware of his intentions, said, ¡°Chen Yeliang, I believe that we can stop the tragedy! No doubt about it! Tomorrow¡¯s sun will definitely be the most beautiful ever!¡± But Chen Yeliang simply smiled calmly and said, ¡°Of course!¡± The two men looked at each other and smiled, but in their minds, they were each furiously making preparations for the upcoming rappelling assignment. On the other side of the blaze, near the main gate of the chemical plant, the fires in Warehouse 2 and Warehouse 3 had more or less been brought under control by the firefighters who had rushed over. The high-pressure hoses gushed into the sky like geysers, forming a water curtain around the fire. ¡®Wu Zhuo¡¯s arms went limp, and the hands that were holding onto the hoses trembled. The thick smoke made his eyes water so badly that tears were streaming down his face. He had gritted his teeth and persevered until now. The engineer¡¯s voice screeched like a rooster over the radio. ¡°The operation to turn off the valve has failed. The facility will explode in five minutes! Evacuate! Evacuate!¡± But no one replied. Seeing that they were regaining control of the subsiding fire, the firefighters took another firm step forward. Outside the temporary safety zone, the two leaders who were present at the scene were speechless. In truth, the demands placed by this whole incident on their personnel had already exceeded what was humanly possible. To be able to persist until now, it was almost as though the firefighters and Chen Yeliang had exchanged their lives for it. ¡°We have exhausted all options!¡± The chief commander sighed and immediately ordered the firefighters who were still valiantly trying to put out the fire. ¡°Everyone evacuate! Take cover from the blast!¡± If they could not stop the explosion, they should at least ensure the firefighters were not needlessly sacrificed! Their faces betrayed their emotional conflicts, but also showed their determination! They had already tried their best! Chapter 38 - Leap into the Sea of Fire, Leave the Rest to Me! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Lu Rujjin looked at the direction where the sun would rise in the east. He knew that he would never see the sunrise or his family again. He looked at it longingly for a while longer and then pushed everything to the back of his mind. His gaze was filled with determination again. At the end of it all, he could only bury everything in his heart. He then stood by the cabin hatch door, fastened the rappel ring on himself, and stuck his head out to look at the raging fire below. Chen Yeliang¡¯s piloting skills were very good. The wild air turbulence did not affect him at all and the helicopter was getting closer to the target building. ¡°Tm ready!¡± Lu Ruijin gave a thumbs up with his back facing Chen Yeliang. Just like all heroes who had decided to take the final plunge, he wanted to leave behind a dashing profile. However, everything happened in the blink of an eye! Before he could react, someone suddenly grabbed his outstretched arm! Lu Ruijin felt a strong force yank him back. The lock on his waist was loosened with a loud clear click! ¡°Tm sorry, Chief Lu. You still have a daughter that you haven¡¯t seen in a long time. It¡¯s such a shame when you think about it. I honestly think it is better for me to do this!¡± Chen Yeliang¡¯s voice rang out next to Lu Ruijin¡¯s ear. He was thrown to the back of the pilot¡¯s seat by Chen Yeliang. He then saw Chen Yeliang standing at the position previously occupied by him. At some point in time, the electric winch had already started running. Chen Yeliang grabbed the rope with both hands and like an immortal warrior descending from heaven, he swiftly lowered himself into the blaze! Lu Ruijin¡¯s eyes instantly flared up with horror, and he struggled to the cabin door to look down. Chen Yeliang looked up and gave a two-finger salute. He shouted cheekily, ¡°Hurry up and stabilize the helicopter. The pilot is already awake. Chief Lu, thanks for all your hard work!¡± ¡°Damn you!¡± This temporary pilot had suddenly gone on strike. The moment he was gone, the airflow seemed to deliberately act up, causing the aircraft to become unstable again! Lu Ruijin did not even have time to scold him as he rushed over to stabilize the shaking aircraft. Just as Chen Yeliang had said, the pilot who was lying on the floor had already opened his eyes. He raised his hand towards the pilot¡¯s seat and said in a low voice, ¡°Chief Lu, lift up the throttle and fly up¡­ Hurry¡­¡± Lu Rujjin clenched his teeth and reluctantly brought the aircraft up. Tears welled up in his eyes as he cursed Chen Yeliang in his heart, ¡°You¡¯ve already f*ckin¡¯ planned this, haven¡¯t you! You have set it up so that I can¡¯t tear myself away to jump down myself! B*stard! B*stard!¡± Sixi¡¯s stepmother held onto the steering wheel. Her eyes had to look at the road and Lan Sixi at the same time. Her heart was in her mouth, but she kept talking to calm Lan Sixi down. Everyone felt that he was being dragged into the air just like Chen Yeliang was by the helicopter. At about 20 to 30 meters away from the rooftop, he suddenly did something unexpected! Chen Yeliang did not wait for the helicopter to stabilize, but with one hand released the lock. Then, he leaped! Just like raindrops falling into flames, with complete disregard for his life and the surrounding danger! Everyone who saw this was flabbergasted! The blood in their bodies seemed to have congealed and they even forgot to breathe! The swaying helicopter finally stabilized, leaving only a thin rope swinging around in mid-air. Then, it hung forlornly in the air. Lu Ruijin broke down completely at this moment, and tears gushed out like a broken dam! He grasped the throttle and stared in front of him in despair as he roared, ¡°Chen Yeliang! Chen Yeliang! Bastard!¡± Behind him, the pilot held his injured head and with every ounce of his remaining strength hauled himself onto the backrest of the pilot¡¯s seat. He said in the loudest voice he could muster, ¡°Chief Lu, calm down! You can¡¯t make any rash moves! You still need to navigate the aircraft!¡± He still felt dizzy, and the whole world was spinning before his eyes. He could only verbally guide Lu Ruijin to operate the aircraft, and let him take charge of the overall situation. Lu Ruijin had never thought that the world could be so cruel. He couldn¡¯t throw caution to the wind and follow his heart to go after Chen Yeliang. He could not even cry out loud. He had to suppress the overwhelming heartache in his chest and hold on tightly to the cold hard throttle. Chen Yeliang had fallen into a sea of fire. The camera view of the drone was covered by a blindingly white screen caused by the dazzling fiery light, so bright that it was painful to look at. But the live stream viewers could not peel their eyes away from the screen. The raging fire was still vivid in their minds. Chen Yeliang¡¯s tiny figure was swallowed by the merciless inferno and disappeared without a trace. Everyone in the temporary safe area fell silent. The two leaders pounded their chests and stamped their feet in anguish. Wave after wave of mournful sighs rose up from the facility compound. Immeasurable regret and sorrow enveloped the entire rescue team. Other than the driver, everyone buried their heads in their arms. Wu Zhuo was still stubbornly holding his phone. He used his sleeve to wipe away his tears. No one could tell whether the tears were due to the blinding light from the screen or due to sorrow. Gan Tongtong sat dejectedly in front of the computer, her hands hanging limply by her side. She looked up at the ceiling as her tears fell like rain. Her elaborate eye makeup was dissolved by her tears and she could not stop sobbing. All the viewers¡¯ eyes became blurry. Everyone in Xilin City turned silent and mourned for their lost hero.. Chapter 39 - Successfully Landing on Target Location, He is Still Alive! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Under the guidance of the pilot, Lu Ruijin gradually stabilized the aircraft and flew steadily in the air. ¡°How do you feel now? Can you come and take over? I want to go down and take a look!¡± Lu Ruijin said anxiously. His eyes were bloodshot as he craned his neck to look down. ¡®The pilot leaned weakly against the back of the seat and almost puked twice. ¡°No, you can¡¯t go down. We can¡¯t go down either!¡± ¡°Why! Chen Yeliang almost landed on the top of the building just now!¡± Lu Ruijin asked in confusion. The pilot did not know how to explain to a layman like him. Chen Yeliang¡¯s ability to control the helicopter was something that he himself could not compare to. He was bold yet careful. There was probably no other pilot in the entire Xilin City more skillful than him! ¡°There¡¯s no time left. We have to turn back.¡± The pilot held on to his giddy head. He was not optimistic about his condition. He had to get Lu Ruijin to bring the helicopter to a safe place while he was still conscious. ¡°No! Chen Yeliang is still down there, we can¡¯t leave him behind!¡± ¡°Chief Lu, don¡¯t you get it? At that height just now, coupled with the centrifugal force from the swinging rope, even the strongest person would be smashed into meat paste!¡± ¡°No! He can ride a bicycle into the fire! He must still be alive!¡± ¡°Chief Lu! I know you¡¯re feeling terrible, and so am I. Ugh!¡± The pilot tried his best to persuade him, but the more he spoke, the more dizzy he became. His body slid down the back of the chair, and he held his stomach and puked. He felt as if his organs were about to be vomited out, and saliva was flooding uncontrollably into his mouth. ¡°are you okay?¡± Lu Ruijin asked anxiously. ¡°Tm okay¡­ but we have to turn back¡­ The plan failed¡­ Chief Lu!¡± ¡°won¡¯t leave! I won¡¯t leave Chen Yeliang alone!¡± Previously, Lu Ruijin had to take care of the overall situation and could only watch helplessly as Chen Yeliang dropped down. If he were to leave now, he would feel guilty for the rest of his life! He stared determinedly at the spot where Chen Yeliang had disappeared. The helicopter was like a protective eagle circling the building. At the same time, Chen Yeliang¡¯s live streaming channel was still a vast expanse of white. The number of viewers concurrently online had already reached 9 million. It was about to break the 10 million mark! ¡°What happened to the drone? Why isn¡¯t there any response? What happened to Brother Liang?¡± This lasted until Chen Yeliang got hold of the camera and flipped the drone around to see if it was damaged. His innocuous action magnified his handsome face several times and presented it clearly to the viewers. ¡°Strange, is the temperature too high? Why isn¡¯t it moving?¡± Chen Yeliang muttered to himself. These were his first words the viewers heard after he jumped into the blaze! ¡®The viewers in the live stream channel instantly burst into tears of joy, and no words could describe the extremity of their emotions. Only the onslaught of text on the comments screen could convey the extent of their excitement! ¡°It¡¯s a miracle! Did everyone see it? Our Brother Liang is still alive!¡± ¡°Oh my god, the prayer was really effective. Chen Yeliang has miraculously survived!¡± ¡°So the drone has been recording all this time, but due to the high temperature there was a temporary malfunction. Great, now both the guy and machine are fine!¡± ¡°It¡¯s good that you¡¯re alive, it¡¯s good!¡± On the rooftop, Chen Yeliang confirmed that the drone was still in working condition and silently heaved a sigh of relief. It was really a close call just now. It was even more exciting than that time when he saved Lan Sixi! Earlier on, in order to prevent himself from being dragged away by the helicopter and flung out, Chen Yeliang decided to take a risk and released the lock. Just as he was about to be engulfed by the flames, the death-defying skill of the system clicked into operation again! When the system¡¯s voice rang out in his mind, Chen Yeliang knew that he had won! This was the law. Before death, no matter what he did, he would not die! Coupled with his strong physique, his body easily withstood the impact of the fall! Now he was standing in the middle of the fire unscathed! He did not gloat too much and immediately contacted the engineer via radio for instructions on how to turn off the valve! ¡°Hey! Mr. Engineer, I¡¯ve successfully landed on the roof. Where¡¯s the valve that needs to be turned off?¡± ¡°What?¡± The engineer could hardly believe his ears. He squeaked out in a cracked voice, ¡°You¡¯re still alive?!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no time, Mr. Engineer. Quickly tell me the exact location of the valve!¡± Chen Yeliang reminded him.. ¡°Hurry!¡± Chapter 40 - Farewell, Lady Guarding the Fire Site! Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The news that Chen Yeliang was still alive spread like wildfire throughout the rescue team within a minute. In the duration of the fire which had burned for hours, the firefighters only focused on their mission and did not know the details. At this point, Wu Zhuo was the only one who knew everything that had happened. He was immediately surrounded by firefighters. They all wanted to see this hero who jumped into the sea of fire. ¡°This is the Chen Yeliang who rode a bicycle to rescue the trapped workers? And went in and out 3 times too? Hey, stop pushing!¡± ¡°Good job, brother! With all these skills that you possess, it¡¯s a pity you didn¡¯t become a firefighter!¡± ¡°Wu, I heard that it was you and Chen Yeliang who drove into the fire. Tell us more about it!¡± ¡°shh!¡± Wu Zhuo raised his index finger to his mouth. ¡°We¡¯ll talk later. This is the most crucial moment!¡± On the screen, Chen Yeliang was contacting the engineer to ask him about the location of the valve. ¡®The engineer was weeping so hard with tears of joy that he could not speak properly. ¡°It¡¯s¡­ the gas valve is right at the back! And¡­ three more minutes! There¡¯s another one downstairs!¡± ¡°That¡¯s good enough!¡± Chen Yeliang smiled. Possessed of a death-defying body, he had nothing to fear. Running around in the blaze was like running on a green field. Whether it was flames or explosives, they could not stop Chen Yeliang¡¯s advance! ¡°Come on, Brother Liang!¡± ¡°You¡¯re our hero! Brother Liang, you¡¯re the best!¡± ¡°We can save Xilin, we don¡¯t need to evacuate!¡± ¡°Boohoohoo, Chen Yeliang did it! He saved us. He is everybody¡¯s hero!¡± ¡°If this were in the ancient times, we would have built an ancestral hall for someone like Brother Liang!¡± ¡®The viewers in the live streaming channel were suddenly swirling with excitement as they kept cheering for Chen Yeliang! Due to Chen Yeliang¡¯s re-appearance, all that was lost was now given a new lease of life. The Xilin TV Station¡¯s interview helicopter also boldly flew near the rescue helicopter to capture footage of Chen Yeliang¡¯s hale and hearty figure! ¡°I didn¡¯t expect¡­ I didn¡¯t expect that when I went down, all my colleagues were gone! Boohoohoo! I was so afraid of the fire! So I drenched myself in water and came back up! Waiting for the rescue helicopter¡­ Boohoohoo¡­ Thank goodness you guys came!¡± She was totally soaked through and was hiding behind the concrete wall, barely holding on until Chen Yeliang appeared. After listening to the girl explain the whole story, Chen Yeliang was full of admiration for her. For a girl to be able to think of the most important thing in time of the greatest danger, and even disregard her own safety to station herself here, it was indeed laudable. Chen Yeliang stroked her hair and disentangled her arms from his body. Then, he pointed to the sky and said softly, ¡°It¡¯s alright now, I¡¯ll bring you out of here immediately!¡± ¡®The girl¡¯s gaze followed Chen Yeliang¡¯s finger and saw the rescue helicopter hovering in the sky. Her frown finally relaxed. Chen Yeliang picked up his protective suit and draped it over the girl¡¯s body. Then, he dashed out with her to an open space that was not surrounded by flames and waved to Lu Ruijin hovering in the sky. ¡®When Lu Ruijin saw that Chen Yeliang was still alive, he was overjoyed. ¡°Look, Chen is still alive! He¡¯s asking us for help! Let¡¯s go!¡± The pilot was already on the verge of fainting and could not share Lu Ruijin¡¯s joy. He forced himself to stay upright and guided Lu Ruijin to navigate the helicopter over to Chen Yeliang¡¯s location and hover above him and the girl. Chen Yeliang grabbed the dangling rope and skillfully hung it around the girl¡¯s waist. ¡°Help me pass a message when you get up there. This place is about to explode. Get Chief Lu to leave immediately!¡± Chen Yeliang said in a serious tone. ¡°What about you?¡± The girl pulled Chen Yeliang¡¯s sleeve tightly, her eyes sparkling with bewilderment. ¡°know how to take care of myself. Quickly go up!¡± Following the signal given by Chen Yeliang, the cable winch slowly pulled the girl up, in a steady and reassuring way. ¡®The girl bit her lips and the tears she had tried so hard to stop earlier welled up in her eyes again. She stared at Chen Yeliang¡¯s back view with great reluctance. The fire site was overrun by raging flames. Without a helicopter, it was impossible to leave this place! This savior who had appeared from nowhere and was about to leave again might end up staying here forever! The girl was touched by the moving and tragic significance of his gesture and shouted, ¡°Can you tell me your name? I want to know your name!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that!¡± Chen Yeliang waved his hand and said, ¡°When we meet again, we can have a long chat!¡±