Chapter 39 (1/2)

Faced with Gao Xuan’s sudden attack, it was Wei Yue who was the calmest.

Gao Xuan was no more than three meters away from her. It’d taken him less than 0.1 seconds to step forward and assault her with his palm.

Even Wu Caiyun, who was inches away from them, hadn’t been able to appropriately respond in time, as she’d let her guard down.

Gao Xuan’s sudden attack was no joke. His four slender figures had a faint sheen from his Source Power, and the edge of his palm was even sharper than a real blade.

With Gao Xuan’s speed and penetrative ability, the destructive capability of his palm thrust was terrifying.

Wei Yue had powerful mind power. She’d instantly detected the various changes in her surroundings.

With her abilities, she could face Gao Xuan’s attack head-on, and she’d even have the opportunity to kill Gao Xuan with a single strike.

However, she felt that something was off. She changed her mind and grabbed Wei Zhenzhen and dodged to the left.

Gao Xuan didn’t pursue her. He turned his feet and reversed his forward momentum. He then grabbed Yun Qingshang and moved to the right.

Gao Xuan’s movements, from his advance, retreat, and his dodge, were all extremely fluid. There were no redundancies.

At this moment, Wu Caiyun had already pulled out her gun and was about to shoot. However, she also sensed that something was off.

The elegant wooden window frames silently crumbled, and a guard and a waiter who’d been standing behind Wei Yue exploded into bits.

Their flesh exploded like fireworks and scattered all around the room. A large hole with a radius of one meter had been blasted out of the wooden door behind them. Countless wood shrapnel flew into the air.

The low, fierce sound of gunfire rose together with the fireworks made out of flesh.

“Bang, bang bang…”

There were two more successive gunshots. The other two bodyguards who’d been standing in front of the door were instantly blasted into pulp.

Two more ghastly holes appeared in the thick walls. The steel reinforcements inside them had been crushed.

The terrifying power of the sniper had turned the exquisite banquet hall into a gruesome hellscape.

Wei Yue brought Wei Zhenzhen and hid in a blind spot. There were traces of blood on her face, but she was calm and collected, and her movements were steady.

She didn’t look out the window. Instead, she scanned the people in the room.

The sniper outside had already been exposed, and the threat he posed had been reduced to a minimum. However, there might be killers hiding inside the room.

Wu Caiyun hid on the other side of the room. She held her gun in her hands and cautiously observed the rest of the people in the room.

Wei Yue didn’t notice any danger, and heaved a sigh of relief.

The enemy had used a sniper rifle and launched an attack in a place like Tianan Street. You could say he was a maniac.

However, as long as he succeeded, the victor usually had a way to hide their crimes.

The Yuanlong Company was a massive enterprise and naturally had many enemies. That included Zhao Feng, who’d just been killed. He’d also had his sights set on the Yuanlong Company.

This killer might even have been sent by a person working in the Yuanlong Company.

Without any information, Wei Yue couldn’t say who wanted to kill her.

Wei Yue’s gaze landed on Gao Xuan, who was standing by the wall. If not for Gao Xuan’s alertness, she would have died, even if she were a Level Nine expert.

She knew that Gao Xuan had a wonderful spiritual perception ability. Having seen it for herself, she found that it lived up to its reputation.

The killer was most likely Ghost Gun. He was famous for sniping his targets from an extreme distance. He wouldn’t alert his target. Instead, he would shoot without warning, not making his murderous intentions known.

Thus, even she hadn’t noticed that anything was wrong before the other party had opened fire. She’d only faintly sensed that something was wrong when Gao Xuan had taken action and attacked her.

Wei Yue secretly thanked her good fortune, and she looked at Gao Xuan again with a little more appreciation.

The situation just now had been too urgent. Gao Xuan wouldn’t have been able to make it if he’d given a verbal warning. Thus, attacking her had been the best way to make her dodge.

Being able to react like that during such an urgent situation meant that Gao Xuan was extremely cautious and quick-thinking. He was talented.

The gray-white set of Chinese garments Gao Xuan was wearing suited him well. But, more than that, he was calm and collected. Even in this gruesome room, he looked handsome and suave.

Yun Qingshang, who was off to the side, was also rather decent. Her expression was calm, and there was a glimmer in her eyes. She was clearly collected and alert.

She then looked at her daughter, Wei Zhenzhen. Her face was pale, and her eyes were blank. She’d been scared senseless.

This pair of teenagers were exceptional! They were so exceptional that they could easily rise above their current societal status.

Wei Yue had wanted to have a good chat with Gao Xuan and send him away with a sum of money.

However, after what had happened, she couldn’t be so impolite, and she was a little hesitant to turn him away. She might be able to get him as a son-in-law.

Sensing Wei Yue’s eyes on him, Gao Xuan nodded slightly at her. “The sniper’s gone. We’re fine now.”

Gao Xuan was very young, yet just one word from him made her feel safe. Something was off here. Had she also been captivated by Gao Xuan’s appearance?

That young man could win anyone over with his charisma! It was no wonder that Zhenzhen was so smitten by him.

Perhaps it was because she’d just brushed shoulders with death that she couldn’t stop thinking such nonsensical things.

Wei Yue didn’t dare to glance at Gao Xuan again, afraid that her face might betray her feelings. That would be really embarrassing.

Wu Caiyun had already called for a security detail, and at that moment, a dozen more bodyguards charged into the room.

Two other security units had gone off in pursuit of the sniper.

The crisis had been averted. Wei Yue heaved a sigh of relief.

Wei Yue told Gao Xuan apologetically, “It’s not convenient for us to speak today. I’ll get someone to take you home.”

Gao Xuan nodded. “See you next time, Madam Wei.”

Wei Zhenzhen looked on helplessly. She wanted to leave with Gao Xuan, but after such a big incident, she couldn’t just leave her mother alone.

Wei Yue thought for a moment, then formally expressed her gratitude toward Gao Xuan. “Gao Xuan, you saved our lives this time. Thank you.”

She would’ve died if it hadn’t been for Gao Xuan. He’d saved her life.

Even though Wei Yue was still suspicious of him, she’d become much more respectful and approving of him. As for the lecture she’d wanted to give him, she could no longer utter the words she’d prepared.

Of course, she wouldn’t trust him that easily. What if Gao Xuan had colluded with the killer and put on that act? It was a possibility.

She had to investigate this matter and couldn’t come to an assessment of the situation so easily.

“Even if I wasn’t in a relationship with Zhenzhen, it’s my duty to help others in the face of danger.

Gao Xuan cupped his hands together charismatically. “You need not be too polite, Madam Wei.”

He’d only had a warning the moment the other party had opened fire. It was fortunate that he’d had enough time to help Wei Yue.