Touya Yaoyao

At this critical and extremely dangerous moment, Ye did not hesitate at all and quickly made a decision—he must first find an absolutely safe place to hide.

Thus began their long and arduous journey of hiding and fleeing, like frightened birds, carefully avoiding the vicious and relentlessly pursuing interest groups.

During this thrilling process of hiding, Yu Yaoyao's originally strong heart was gradually consumed by fear and anxiety. Every time she heard faint footsteps or the sound of wind rustling through the grass in the distance, she would tremble all over and her heart would race so fast that it would almost jump out of her throat.

Finally, unable to endure the mental torment any longer, she asked Ye Qishi in a trembling voice:

"Can we... really escape this calamity?"

Ye felt the coolness emanating from Yu Yaoyao's hand. He gripped her trembling hand tightly, casting his unwavering gaze upon her, as if conveying boundless courage and strength through his eyes:

"Don't be afraid, Yaoyao! As long as we always work together and unite as one, we will definitely find a way to deal with it."

At this moment, Shiro Momoya, who had been silently following the two, also spoke up to cheer everyone on:

"That's right! We've come this far already, so we absolutely cannot give up easily or abandon our efforts halfway!"

Like frightened birds, they huddled together, trembling, hiding in the ancient and dilapidated warehouse. The warehouse seemed to have weathered countless years of hardship; the walls were mottled and crumbling, as if they might collapse at any moment; a thick layer of dust covered the floor, each step sending up a cloud of choking grime; and the roof was covered with a dense web of spiderwebs, like eerie nets shrouding the entire space.

In this dimly lit environment, where it was almost impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face, only a faint ray of light pierced through a few broken windows, barely enough to make out each other's faces. They huddled together tightly, each with their head bowed, keeping their voices as low as possible, afraid that the slightest sound would attract deadly danger. The atmosphere was extremely tense, as if even the air itself had frozen.

Instinctively, Ye Qi swung his arm sharply, trying to knock away the creepy spider web beside him. His palm swept through the air like a gust of wind, creating a slight ripple in the air. With a soft "snap," the spider web was instantly torn apart, turning into countless tiny spider silk threads that drifted into the air.

Having successfully escaped the spiderweb, Ye took a deep breath and clenched his fist tightly. He could feel the power emanating from his palm, as if this clench could crush all his fear and unease. At this moment, his eyes became firm and sharp, revealing a resolute determination. He said solemnly:

"We absolutely cannot just sit here and wait for death to come; we must find a way to take the initiative to have any chance of survival!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shiratoshi, standing to the side, frowned inexplicably, a look of anxiety and worry appearing on his face. His bright, deep eyes also seemed somewhat flustered and at a loss, but after hearing the other person's words, he quickly nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood. This showed his agreement with Ye Qishi's point of view.

“That’s right, but the problem is that the enemy now knows our every move clearly, like eyes in the dark watching us all the time. It’s really making us feel helpless… What should we do?”

Just as the two were racking their brains and pondering deeply, Yu Yaoyao, who had remained silent all along, suddenly seemed to have a flash of inspiration, as if she had suddenly remembered something of paramount importance. Her previously dull eyes instantly brightened, shining like dazzling stars in the night sky, and that light seemed to contain boundless hope and surprise. She spoke:

"I know a man who spent a long time in the core circle of that enormous and astonishing interest group, facing the intricate and intertwined network of relationships and interests day after day. However, just when everyone thought he would be trapped in it and unable to extricate himself, he made a decision that left everyone speechless—resolutely leaving that place full of temptation and darkness."

As far as I know, the reason he was so resolute was because he could no longer bear the torment of his conscience. Those transactions that violated moral bottom lines, those actions of pursuing profit by any means necessary, were like heavy shackles, suffocating him. Every quiet night, he would be awakened by the condemnation of his conscience, unable to sleep peacefully. Finally, one day, he mustered the courage to break free from this cage that bound his body and mind, and left without looking back.

Looking back now, if we had been fortunate enough to find him and touched his wounded heart with sincerity and trust, convincing him that our goals were not driven by self-interest but by a sense of justice, he might very well have been willing to lend a helping hand. After all, he had a deep understanding of the inner workings of that interest group and possessed many unknown secrets and crucial information. With his support and assistance, we might truly have been able to break through this seemingly unbreakable stalemate and usher in a new dawn!

Yu Yaoyao said.

Ye and Shiratoshi exchanged a glance, feeling that this might be their last hope.

They braved countless hardships and life-or-death trials, overcoming numerous obstacles, dangers, and trials of survival, before finally finding that key figure amidst the vast sea of ​​people. This person was mysterious and unpredictable, yet possessed crucial intelligence and clues about interest groups.

With the powerful assistance of this mysterious figure, they were like travelers groping in the dark who suddenly saw a glimmer of light. They began to gradually unveil the thick veil of the interest group and slowly discovered some of its hidden fatal weaknesses. These weaknesses were like treasures buried deep underground. If they could be cleverly utilized, they could deliver a fatal blow to this huge and evil force.

Just as they were confidently planning their counterattack, the vested interests seemed to sense the approaching danger and once again resorted to their insidious and cunning tactics. This move was fierce and ruthless, attempting to drive them into a corner and completely cut off all possible escape routes. In an instant, the situation changed dramatically, and tensions rose sharply…