Chapter 106 - An Abundance of Retards (1/2)

Due to the risk of invasion from the spatial rift, there was a combination of underground shelters, reinforced car parks and military-grade, large-scale underground bunkers beneath every city in order to ensure that people could take refuge when all hell broke loose.

And it was during such a situation that Liu Xue was somehow bogged down by indecisiveness!

This happened as a group of people stumbled upon Liu Xue and started gathering around her.

“Those in the patrol team, squad leader Liu’s over here!”

“Quick, go over to the leader’s side, we’ll be under her protection!”

In mere moments, a crowd had materialised around Liu Xue!

As if the timing could not be any worse, a pissed off group of blade mantises were crawling quickly toward the cluster of human beings. Some let out blood-curdling screams at the sight of the monsters, more courageous ones chose to run for it and the rest, whose legs went limp as the predators approached, shrunk behind Liu Xue’s frame. There was even someone who was pushing Liu Xue forward, as if presenting her as a sacrifice into the gaping jaws of the blade mantises.

However, it quickly became apparent that these G3-tier blade mantises were not that powerful of a foe. With a few swift strikes from Liu Xue, they went down like the bugs they were and the mass of people were protected. However, this only caused the group of people surrounding her to grow ever larger.

It seemed that this group of people intended to get Liu Xue to escort them to the underground shelter at the nearby supermarket.

Seeing the current situation Liu Xue was in, Qin Feng finally understood how she died in the previous life!

“Liu Xue, think about your parents. They’re both regular civilians. If you choose to stay here at this time, who’s gonna take care of them in the days to come?” Qin Feng asked bluntly.

A look of unease flashed across Liu Xue’s face though it was obvious that Qin Feng’s words precisely mirrored her worries.

How could she leave her defenseless parents behind? It was impossible.

At the same time, it was these people that clung on stubbornly to Liu Xue, refusing to let her go.

“Are you even human? How can one be so selfish? Why on earth would you let the squad leader go?”

“Yeah, in such a crisis, letting her go would put our lives on the line!”

“I’m pretty damn sure that Liu Zhenshan’s place has got an underground shelter. There’s still gonna be plenty of time left for her and her parents after these bugs are dealt with first!”

A commotion spread like wildfire amongst the people.

Qin Feng sneered viciously and silenced the crowd by delivering a powerful kick to the side of a car, scaring the wits out of the protesters.

“Not one more word from any of your mouths!”

Qin Feng roared coldly.

The power from his mere threat was enough to cause dizziness among some in the crowd.

“If you want to live, stop spewing nonsense. On your feet and keep up with me. Whoever that dares to give stray orders will be struck down without mercy with this gun in my hand!”

Qin Feng produced an energy blaster and pointed it in the general direction of the crowd.

Seeing the gun alone was more than enough to stun the masses. However, some who noticed the G-tier aptitude user badge pinned on Qin Feng’s chest started giving disdainful looks. It was apparent that they were not taking Qin Feng seriously.

“Who even are you? Ya think ya can protect us? Well, aren’t you a cocky one?”

“Damn right! We were talking to our squad leader. How dare you butt into our discussion!”

“Squad leader Liu, is he your underling? Isn’t he planning to abandon us? Just who does he think he is…”

As Han Town was a relatively small place, some of these people literally watched over Liu Xue as she was growing up, hence explaining why they rightfully felt that they deserved her protection. After all was said and done, these people felt a lingering fear in their hearts, fear that Liu Xue would run off. This was why they clustered around her, clinging onto her stubbornly, refusing to let her go.

Qin Feng’s expression darkened and he said out loud in a cynical tone, “Liu Xue, it matters little to me whether or not you want to stay or if you want to leave with me. I still have a rune equipment waiting for me back at uncle Liu’s place so I will have to go back there regardless. If that were not the case, I wouldn’t have saved you back then. If you feel obligated to stay and protect these people, then by all means go ahead. In fact, I’ll notify your father of your death in advance when I meet him!”

Liu Xue was shaken to the core by Qin Feng’s words.

From the time Liu Xue spent with Qin Feng, she already understood how pivotal his role was for their survival. If the group were left with her alone to fend against the enemy, there was no doubt that their days would be numbered. Even if one could successfully escape, the chance to live and see another day was miniscule. Their lifeline laid within Qin Feng.

With this in mind, Liu Xue brushed off her indecisiveness and replied quickly, “Qin Feng, I’ll listen to what you have to say. Those who still treasure their lives, follow us! My place isn’t too far away! It’s only three blocks down so get your act together!”

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