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Chapter 406 - Chapter 406 Chapter 402 Xiaocao Is It Really Tom

Chapter 406: Chapter 402 Xiaocao: Is It Really Tom? Chapter 406: Chapter 402 Xiaocao: Is It Really Tom? With the cloth strip torn away, Liu Yishou, who had originally kept his eyes closed, instantly opened them wide.

Snake pupil met goat’s eye.

Thousand Faces flicked his tongue, emitting a hissing sound reminiscent of a snake’s warning hiss.

Liu Yishou opened his mouth and let out a string of goat bleats.

Thousand Faces nodded in satisfaction and used the cloth strip to cover Liu Yishou’s eyes again.

Liu Yishou instantly shut his mouth and hung his head, reverting to his previous motionless demeanor.

Thousand Faces glanced at Wen Shi, then at Helan Xiaoyue, before slithering into his sleeping bag like a snake.

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Three hours later!

Having just lain down, Taotie, who was enjoying the embrace of Brainless and Unhappy on either side, once again opened his eyes; with a carp flipping motion, he jumped out of the pickup truck’s bed, casually grabbing a gun and aiming it beyond the campsite.

Click–

The sound of a bullet being chambered.

Brainless and Unhappy immediately leaped up too, crawling atop the pickup truck, readying themselves to attack at any moment.

Three hundred meters outside the campsite, a raptor pickup truck was parked without its headlights on.

With the engine still running, the silent raptor pickup truck lurked in the darkness, quite eerie.

Like a ghost car.

This raptor pickup truck had just parked outside the campsite, and although it was three hundred meters away with no lights on, it didn’t escape Taotie’s sharp senses.

Taotie, holding his gun, jumped out of the pickup.

Alert, he walked to the campsite’s entrance, his gun always pointed at the raptor.

Brainless and Unhappy split up, one to the left and one to the right, stealthily disappearing into the darkness.

Quickly, the sand on either side rustled with the sound of footsteps.

That was Brainless and Unhappy in motion.

Taotie squinted, keeping his eyes fixed on the raptor,

Waiting for the next move of the people inside.

If it weren’t for the fact Fang Xiaocao had mentioned that Tom would be coming soon, Taotie would have already opened fire to test the waters.

He hadn’t fired for fear that Tom might be inside the vehicle and could be accidentally shot.

Taotie noticed Brainless and Unhappy had reached both sides of the raptor, ready to strike at any moment, so Taotie raised his gun toward the sky and pulled the trigger.

Bang–

The gunshot was deafening.

Taotie did this to warn Fang Xiaocao that something was amiss,

And to warn whoever was playing tricks in the raptor, that he was armed and they shouldn’t try anything smart and should get out quickly, or else he would open fire.

Fang Xiaocao, who had just fallen asleep, was startled awake by the gunshot, grabbed the AK47 beside her, and quickly sprang from her sleeping bag in one fluid motion–an action she had clearly practiced many times.

Ever since she was attacked by Wen Shi and her legs were trapped in a sleeping bag, Fang Xiaocao had developed this escape skill to prevent being trapped again.

Click–

Fang Xiaocao chambered her gun and didn’t rush out of the tent but listened intently instead.

She was waiting for the second shot from Taotie.

That would be her cue to go out.

One minute later!

Bang–

Another gunshot rang out.

Fang Xiaocao didn’t hesitate and immediately dashed out of the tent, performing a tactical roll to take cover behind a vehicle, raising her gun and peeking out to aim outside the campsite.

However, from Fang Xiaocao’s angle, she couldn’t see the still-running raptor.

“Put your hands on your head, and get out of the car!”

Taotie yelled at the top of his lungs.

Meanwhile, Taotie pulled the trigger.

Bang–

Another gunshot rang out,

accompanied by the sound of a bullet striking metal.

Sparks flew from the raptor’s roof.

Clearly, it had been hit by the bullet.

This shot from Taotie was no longer a warning shot but was aimed directly at the raptor pickup. He simply didn’t shoot the windshield, intentionally hitting the roof instead, to intimidate the people inside.

Seeing Taotie open fire, Fang Xiaocao scanned the camp and didn’t spot Brainless and Unhappy. She had a hunch that the two must have already crept up in secret.

Fang Xiaocao emerged from her hiding spot, crouched, and moved next to Taotie, whispering, “What’s happening?”

Taotie, without averting his gaze, stared intently at the raptor pickup three hundred meters away, “No idea where this vehicle came from, but the people haven’t gotten out.”

Fang Xiaocao blinked and peered out of the camp, “Could it be Tom?”

Taotie shook his head, “I’m not sure.”

Click–

Just then, the door of the raptor pickup’s cab opened.

Fang Xiaocao and Taotie immediately tensed, raising their guns toward the raptor pickup.

“Taotie, don’t get agitated.”

“I’m Tom!”

A familiar voice drifted over.

Fang Xiaocao and Taotie both looked startled.

“Is it really Old Tom?”

Taotie exclaimed.

“This old geezer, actually trying to tease me; watch me not beat him up.”

Taotie put away his gun, rubbing his hands together eagerly.

But Fang Xiaocao furrowed her brows, suspecting something was amiss. Although Tom often teased Taotie, he never did so inappropriately.

Under such tension, a small slip could result in friendly fire. How could Tom wait until now to identify himself after Taotie had fired several warning shots?

This wasn’t like Tom’s usual caution.

When something’s abnormal, there must be a demon involved.

Something fishy was going on!

Thinking this, Fang Xiaocao grabbed Taotie, who was ready to charge over and settle the score with Tom, “Don’t be impulsive, something’s off. Be careful in a bit.”

Considering how Liu Yishou, Wen Shi, and Helan Xiaoyue had been acting strangely, Fang Xiaocao felt uneasy. After a moment’s thought, she handed the Phoenix Gall to Taotie, “If something’s off later, smack this thing on the forehead of our own people. If it doesn’t work, find a way to knock them out. Everyone else who doesn’t matter…”

She hesitated, then continued, “If there’s no time to knock them out, just kill them.”

Her expression was grave, causing Taotie to put away his joking demeanor and nod, clutching the Phoenix Gall in his palm, “I understand.”

Fang Xiaocao also drew out the Blood Jade Ring, holding it in her hand, “Keep an eye on my eyes later. The moment you see me squint, don’t hesitate, act immediately. Even if we make a mistake, it’ll just mean a few insignificant people die.”

Taotie nodded, “Rest assured, Your Highness Princess, I’m hardly the kind to be soft-hearted or merciful.”

Hearing Taotie’s words, Fang Xiaocao couldn’t help shaking her head with a bitter smile. On second thought, it really was so. Taotie was a born killer, there was no need to worry that he would be soft-hearted towards anyone.

“Let them come over to talk.”

Fang Xiaocao whispered.

Taotie nodded, then shouted, “Old Tom, the Princess wants you to come over quick, she’s dying to see you.”

Fang Xiaocao gave Taotie a sharp glare upon hearing his nonsense, cursing silently, “Idiot, just you wait.”

“Coming!”

Tom called out loudly,

Approaching with a group of people.

Fang Xiaocao watched Tom and those with him drawing closer, the uneasy premonition in her heart growing ever stronger.