Everyone else was under their watch.
The fact that no alerts for any unusual actions had been received yet proved that everyone else was still under surveillance, idly vacationing outside.
Xia Qingtian was now going to Donggang, meaning she was trying to escape on her own.
At first, seeing Xia Qingtian specifically come to save Xia Qingyu, he wondered if he had misunderstood Xia Qingtian.
Perhaps Xia Qingtian didn't just have ulterior motives for Xia Qingyu.
But now it seemed that Xia Qingtian merely wanted to keep the chess piece, Xia Qingyu, in her palm and escape her predicament by relying on her adoptive father's favoritism towards Xia Qingyu, disregarding the lives of others.
Tarik remembered that Xia Qingtian's biological father was also among them.
This Xia Qingtian...
Had she gone mad to this extent for revenge!
"Just drive the car. Remember your role. You are now to play characters from 'The Fast and the Furious' or 'Rush,' not 'Mission: Impossible'," Xia Qingtian shot Tarik a glare, then took out her phone and dialed a number: "Let's go directly there."
"Hmm?" Gu Yaoyang's brows furrowed, followed by a bad premonition. "You're going yourself!"
"Yes," Xia Qingtian held Xia Qingyu's hand and said, "I'm with Qingyu. There's no time to explain now, the situation is urgent."
"You!" Gu Yaoyang could guess the danger just by listening. He took a deep breath and said, "Got it. See you in Donggang."
After the call ended, Gu Yaoyang immediately signaled Bai Yuqi.
Although Bai Yuqi was surprised by the change in plan, he blinked to show understanding, then immediately dialed a number and said, "It's time for you to shine."
"Received," came a pleasant male voice from the other end of the phone.
...
As the car drove on the road, Tarik's brow was tightly furrowed.
It shouldn't be like this. Weren't they only given ten minutes?
It had been nearly half an hour, why hadn't anyone caught up yet?
"Hey, I know the way, don't try any tricks," Xia Qingtian noticed the change in Tarik's gaze and immediately warned him.
She had used up her last life-saving trump card. If Tarik dared to mess around and waste her precious time, she would truly kill him!
Huh?
Kill?
Xia Qingtian paused, then lowered her head to look at her hands.
She had discovered earlier that after activating the Valkyrie state, her personality also changed slightly.
"Sister, you're bleeding so much..." Xia Qingyu looked at Xia Qingtian, feeling a sting in her nose. "You always get so badly injured... What am I supposed to say to you? You're all grown up, yet you never learn."
"We can talk about it when we get there. I'll give you plenty of time then, and I promise I won't run or hide," Xia Qingtian chuckled, then glanced at the time again.
The Valkyrie effect would wear off in two minutes, and only a few minutes remained until her optimal state ended. She wondered if her body could withstand it by then.
For now, it was still calm. She didn't know...
Just as Xia Qingtian thought this, she heard an unusual whistling sound.
"Get down!" Xia Qingtian immediately pushed down Xia Qingyu's head. A bullet pierced through the glass of the side window, went straight through the glass on the opposite side, and embedded itself in the street's pavement.
Seeing that someone had finally caught up, Tarik breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, he would have worried that something was wrong with the organization, or that there was a spy around his father.
"What are you celebrating about?" Xia Qingtian shielded Xia Qingyu and said fiercely, "Let me tell you, Nie Qingkong, if I don't make it, Xia Qingyu will be the first to be buried with me!"
Hearing Xia Qingtian say this, Xia Qingyu, who was being protected, curled her lips into a subtle smile.
Sister wanted to die with her...
And be the first one!
Gu Yaoyang would be in the back row.
Heh, she had won this round completely.
Tarik gritted his teeth fiercely, that despicable Xia Qingtian.
Just moments ago, Xia Qingyu was still concerned about Xia Qingtian's injuries. How could she say such a thing?
Despite being furious, Tarik slammed on the accelerator.
It was evident that Tarik was a good driver; he easily lost the pursuing cars.
Fortunately, they were also very close to Donggang.
Upon reaching their destination, Xia Qingtian didn't hesitate. Before the car had even come to a complete stop, she opened the door, jumped out as soon as it stopped, rolled a little on the ground, and then pulled Xia Qingyu forward as she got up.
"She's truly risking her life!" Seeing Xia Qingtian like this, Tarik's brows furrowed, and he also got out of the car, quickly following them.
At this moment, several car headlights flashed from behind, and they all stopped.
"Qingtian! Qingyu!" Standing at the bow of the ship, Aunt Liu immediately spotted Xia Qingtian and Xia Qingyu. Xia Honglang, who was accompanying her, immediately called out, "Here! Hurry!"
"Aunt Liu, Dad! Don't stand there!" Xia Qingtian urged them upon seeing them, "You guys quickly go into the cabin! Hurry!"
It would be bad if they were accidentally injured by stray bullets.
Xia Qingtian pushed Xia Qingyu onto the boarding ladder: "Quick, quick, quick!"
"Hmm?" Tarik, following behind them and standing by the ship's side, was also stunned. Why were they here?
Where were the people tracking them?
Just then, a gunshot rang out. A bullet grazed past the sisters, pierced the boarding ladder, and struck it.
Xia Qingyu flinched in fright, and Xia Qingtian instinctively shielded Xia Qingyu. Turning around, she saw Xiang Xueyuan standing not far behind them.
The car headlights behind him were very bright, blinding the sisters.
In this environment, Xia Qingtian and Xia Qingyu were like slow-moving human targets.
Even a novice with a gun could easily put two bloody holes in them.
"Qingyu, are you done playing?" Xiang Xueyuan reached out to Xia Qingyu, "If you're done playing, come home with me."
Xia Qingyu looked at Xiang Xueyuan in terror. Just as she was wondering what to do, she saw Xia Qingtian once again stand in front of her and whisper to her, "You go onto the ship first. I'll handle this here."
At worst, it would be death.
She had died before, hadn't she?
Hearing Xia Qingtian's protection, Xia Qingyu's heart ached, followed by a sting in her nose.
They had promised that she would protect her sister.
But why was it always her sister protecting her?
"Sis, he wants me. You go onto the ship, I'll stay here," Xia Qingyu's voice was choked with emotion. "I... I'm tired. I don't want to run anymore."
"What nonsense are you talking about? I told you, I will take you," Xia Qingtian said. "You came with me, so I should take you back."
"But I might not be able to go back with you," Xia Qingyu slowly walked around Xia Qingtian, her steps firm.
"Sis, I'll wait for you.
No matter how long it takes, I'll wait for you. I'll wait for you to come and get me.
Take me home."