Chapter 10

"Dead?!"

He Shufen let out a strange cry, like a rooster whose throat had been clamped.

A Hao's face darkened, and he quickly walked toward the corpse in the corner.

After a glance, he pulled up the ranking list and began to search carefully.

Indeed, Zhao Hui's name had disappeared.

It wasn't that the ranking list had pushed him out of the top hundred; he had vanished completely and thoroughly.

"How did he die?"

Looking at the pitifully dead Zhao Hui, A Hao's tone was cold.

It wasn't that he was bursting with a sense of justice, wanting to seek justice for Zhao Hui.

Rather, Zhao Hui's death directly announced A Hao's failure in his mission.

This was a task given to him by Zhao Jin!

There shouldn't have been any mistakes!

Seeing the scar-faced man's unfriendly expression, Xu Xiao hesitated and asked:

"Who are you? Are you Zhao Hui's family?"

Ma Han tugged at Xu Xiao's sleeve and whispered a reminder:

"Class leader, this guy has a gun, he doesn't look like a good person. Why don't we just tell him the truth..."

Xu Xiao responded softly: "I saw it too, and that's exactly why I can't tell him."

"Little girl, I'll ask you again. Who killed Zhao Hui?"

A Hao slowly approached, slowly aiming the gun at Xu Xiao's head.

Xu Xiao's body trembled slightly, but there was no trace of fear in her eyes.

"You won't tell me unless I reveal my identity."

A Hao's lips curled into a sinister smile:

"Not talking? Then die."

Just as A Hao's finger was about to pull the trigger, someone suddenly ran in from outside the door.

"Xu Xiao! I just..."

Tian Yuhao's words were cut off, and he stared in surprise at the scar-faced man in front of him.

"Uncle? Why are you here!?"

"Hmm?" A Hao turned his head, also surprised to see Tian Yuhao at the door.

"Xiao Hao? Why are you here?"

"I'm studying here... It's been a long time since I saw you, Uncle! What are you doing here?"

Tian Yuhao stood at the door, looking very composed.

"Oh, I came to find someone, but the person is dead."

A Hao didn't hide anything from his nephew, pointing the gun at the corpse on the ground:

"Xiao Hao, do you know who killed Zhao Hui?"

Tian Yuhao was taken aback, but the answer came out of his mouth:

"I know, it was Ying Zian."

"Tian Yuhao!" Xu Xiao tried to stop him, but it was too late.

"Ying Zian killed him?"

A Hao's frown relaxed, and he asked:

"The Ying Zian who ranks first on the list?"

"Yes..." Tian Yuhao glanced at Xu Xiao, and his previously hesitant expression immediately relaxed.

"It was him, I saw it with my own eyes!"

Tian Yuhao wasn't stupid; he saw the situation clearly.

In the end times, who has the strongest fist is who gets listened to.

A Hao's gun was the strongest fist in this school.

As A Hao's nephew, Tian Yuhao's status naturally rose!

What teamwork?

What sharing of resources?

Under his uncle's gun, Tian Yuhao's words were like imperial edicts!

Xu Xiao?

Just a pretty, self-righteous girl!

"Good." A Hao nodded approvingly at Tian Yuhao:

"Do you know where this Ying Zian is now? I need to find him."

Hearing this, Xu Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Thank goodness Ying Zian had already left, and no one knew his whereabouts.

Otherwise, if the scar-faced man found out, he would likely be shot dead.

Before Xu Xiao could fully relax, Tian Yuhao's confident voice rang out:

"I know! Ying Zian and Lu Li went to the multimedia classroom, they seem to be preparing to open a treasure chest! Uncle, let's hurry, we'll definitely get some good stuff!"

"Very good, take me there!" A Hao's face showed a satisfied smile.

Xu Xiao quickly stepped forward, trying to stop him:

"Tian Yuhao, now that the disaster has erupted, we should unite, not kill each other!"

Tian Yuhao sneered:

"Xu Xiao, stop being so sanctimonious. You should be grateful that my uncle is looking for Ying Zian, not you!"

"Xiao Hao, let's go." A Hao urged at the door.

Tian Yuhao followed the scar-faced man and quickly left, leaving Xu Xiao with a complex expression.

"Class leader..." Ma Han tried to persuade her: "If someone is seeking revenge, Ying Zian deserves it. Let's not get involved, just let them be."

Xu Xiao's frown deepened:

"But if we do this, aren't we no different from accomplices?!"

Ma Han looked troubled, stammering and unable to speak.

"Even if Ying Zian deserves to die, what about Lu Li?"

Xu Xiao looked worried: "Didn't you hear what Tian Yuhao said? He wants to kill and take the treasure!"

"If we don't do something today, who will help you when you're targeted tomorrow?!"

Everyone was silent, their expressions varied.

Wang Chao suddenly stepped forward, standing beside Xu Xiao:

"Class leader, I think you're right! We need to stop Tian Yuhao and his uncle!"

"Stop you from what?"

Ma Han glared at Wang Chao: "Do you think that just because we can kill a Level 6 insect queen, we can take down a player with a gun?"

"Do you really think your [Armor] is a golden shield that can withstand bullets?"

Wang Chao said stubbornly: "At my current level, it's impossible, but if the Class leader gives me the Level 3 crystal to absorb, maybe it can be done..."

Hearing this, Xu Xiao's eyes lit up:

"Wang Chao, are you serious?"

"Of course!" Wang Chao nodded: "My [Armor] can increase its defensive properties with each level, and with the Class leader's [Amplification], blocking bullets shouldn't be a problem!"

"Alright, then absorb it quickly!"

Xu Xiao didn't hesitate, taking out the crystal to give to Wang Chao.

At this moment, Wang Xuyan, who had been silent, suddenly spoke:

"Xiao, isn't that against the team's rule of equal distribution of resources? The Level 3 crystal is so precious, how can you just give it away?"

"I think our priority should be to improve our own strength, not to meddle in others' affairs."

"If our team is strong, we'll be the ones taking from others, not the other way around."

Wang Xuyan's words resonated with the crowd, and many who didn't agree with Xu Xiao's approach chimed in:

"Right, why should we care about that useless Lu Li..."

"Giving the Level 3 crystal to one person is a waste..."

"Wang Chao has a defensive talent, upgrading to Level 3 won't significantly improve the team's strength..."

"I think we should give the crystal to a healer, so we don't have to worry about injuries next time..."

"Exactly, Class leader, let's not get involved in this mess..."

Seeing the tide of public opinion turn in her favor, Wang Xuyan smiled smugly.

Joining Xu Xiao's team was just to get the Level 3 crystal.

Once she could absorb it, a Level 3 healer would be in high demand anywhere!

Xu Xiao didn't say anything, just waiting for the discussion to end.

Instead, He Shufen, hearing this, called out happily:

"Healer? Wang Xuyan, your ability is to heal injuries? Help me!"

Wang Xuyan was taken aback, realizing this was a good opportunity to show her worth, and immediately used her ability.

To ensure she could get the Level 3 crystal, she intentionally reduced the strength of her ability.

Seeing the wound not healing, He Shufen became anxious.

"Wang Xuyan, your ability isn't working. My wound still hurts..."

Wang Xuyan feigned guilt:

"Teacher He, I'm still Level 0, and my ability isn't strong enough without leveling up..."

Hearing this, He Shufen immediately shouted at Xu Xiao:

"Xu Xiao! As your teacher, I order you to give the crystal to Wang Xuyan! Her [Healing] is the ability that most needs to be leveled up right now."

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