Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 208: The Devil Comes

Chapter 208: Chapter 208: The Devil Comes

At this moment, Lin Xi’s eyes were tightly closed as her hands spread out, as she vocally recited some kind of mantra. She was giving her all to send her supernatural power to Gu Fan, helping them escape.

Suddenly, Lin Xi’s eyes shot open and her face paled, "No good, he’s here, he’s here."

Seeing Lin Xi’s state, Du Changhui felt a chill creep into his heart: "What’s going on, is it..."

Lin Xi nodded: "Yes, the demon is here."

At this point, due to the assistance of Lin Xi’s supernatural power, Su Hui for the first time ever managed to kick Hai far away, achieving a significant victorious kick. Although it was a less than honorable win, she could care less, the feeling of being able to send someone flying with one kick was exhilarating.

The others were having similar experiences. Gu Fan, Lu Yi, Jie, Xu Haowen, even the injured Du Jun, and the weak Qin Jia, managed to effortlessly take down their opponents, silently thanking Lin Xi in their hearts a hundred times over.

"Alright, the enemies are taken care of, we can stop running and walk out of here with our heads held high." Lu Yi placed her hands on her hips, excited beyond measure, "This is a great victory."

Just as everyone felt the situation was under control, and that nothing could stop them from leaving, an solemn rush of footfalls echoed, and a creeping sense of unease filled the air.

Everyone turned to see a sturdy figure walking toward them, dressed in a hooded cloak and a mask that gave off a domineering aura, the entire forest seemed to tremble subtly.

For the first time, Gu Fan felt an unnameable fear gripping him. Although the figure seemed to be just another man walking toward them, doing nothing remarkable, the cold sweat on his brow told a different story.

An overwhelming Qi came crashing down. Gu Fan, Su Hui and the others nearly fell to their knees, their hearts filled with dread.

Through gritted teeth, Su Hui said: "I’m sure, it’s that guy from last time. I recognize this feeling."

Upon hearing this, Gu Fan felt a wave of despair: "You don’t mean the one who attacked your police station, the one we couldn’t kill, do you?"

Su Hui nodded, confirming Gu Fan’s fear. Everyone’s hearts sank into despair. They should have listened to Lin Xi and run away earlier. Now, it was too late to do anything to face this extraordinary being.

The figure didn’t immediately attack. He snapped his fingers, instantly lessening the oppressive aura, allowing Gu Fan and the others to straighten their backs and breathe normally.

Seeing their panic-stricken state, the man lightly chuckled: "So, you are Gu Fan. You’ve done well to find this place. Can you tell me how you did it?"

"Sorry, it’s a trade secret. I can’t tell you." Gu Fan tried to get a hold of himself, knowing that he can’t panic, or he would lose even this slim chance of survival. But, did they even stand a chance against such a man?

Lu Yi immediately chimed in: "But that doesn’t mean we can’t tell you. If you let us go, we can be persuaded to share. Let’s all benefit together."

The man nodded: "It seems you don’t want to be my enemies, which suits me, since I’m not one to go picking fights. There’s really no need for us to be at odds."

Lu Yi almost thought they had a chance at negotiating peace, until the man suddenly added: "But I have a habit– whatever I want, I get it; whatever my goal is, I achieve it. No matter who gets in my way, innocent or not, I will eliminate them. And there’s something I want on Qian Ye. If you don’t want to get involved, don’t help Qian Ye."

Gu Fan’s expression was one of genuine distress: "Thank you for the friendly heads-up, big bro. But you’re a bit too late; it’s not my responsibility anymore."

The man snorted coldly: "Gu Fan, you’re clever. That’s why you found the ancient land of Qian Ye, and that’s why I like you. If you’re willing to join me, I can guarantee you’ll get more than you can imagine."

"That sounds like a great offer, so intriguing. Definitely worth considering." After saying this, Gu Fan seemed deep in thought, but those who knew him well knew what he was going to say next.

After his moment of reflection, Gu Fan sighed with a look of regret: "I’ve seriously considered your proposition, but I found I’m not one for wanting much. What I do want, I can achieve on my own. So, I’m afraid I have to let your generous offer go."

The man seemed greatly displeased and his tone became noticeably colder: "So, you’re choosing to help Qian Ye and oppose me?"

"Strictly speaking, I consider myself neutral." Gu Fan said this shameless statement, which made everyone around, friend or foe, couldn’t help but roll their eyes at him. The situation was so tense, yet he still claimed to be neutral.

Gu Fan began explaining, "Originally, I just wanted to be an ordinary college student, but all sorts of things happened and I got involved. Firstly, it was Su Hui, she’s a police officer. Investigating suspicious individuals or organizations is her job, and she is bound to follow orders from superiors, so her investigation of you all was beyond her control."

"Then, in the process of investigating all of you, Sister Su got into trouble, encountered danger, and was saved by Lin Xi. We’ve always been taken care of by Sister Su, we owe her a favor. As she owes Lin Xi for saving her, it’s as if we owe Lin Xi. You all have kidnapped Lin Xi’s person, hence tonight’s event happened. That is to say, we didn’t want it to, and now I propose we let bygones be bygones. I don’t care what you all do in the future, nor will I intervene if any conflict arises between you and Lin Xi, since we’ve already repaid our debt to Lin Xi. I just want to return to campus, study well, and live an ordinary life. Can you all understand?"

Hearing this, everyone present felt that Gu Fan’s words made sense, but something felt off.

The man remained silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed coldly, "Nice try, I almost believed you. However, so far, you guys have defied me too many times. Do you think I will let you go?"

Lu Yi immediately declared, "That was in the past. We didn’t know about your noble existence back then, but now that we do, why would we be so foolish as to defy you?"

"Do you know what I’m thinking?" The man pointed at Su Hui, and said assertively, "As long as she’s around, she’ll keep investigating, and you will keep supporting her, so you’ll continue to defy me. Hence, I see no reason to let you off."

"Don’t worry, when we get back, I am sure to make Sister Su change her mind, persuade her to switch careers, or get married early." Gu Fan casually stated, earning zero trust from the man.

"Alright, everyone’s standpoints are clear now. Either join us, or become my enemy. It’s your choice. Your fate tonight depends on your decision." The man’s harsh words instantly put pressure on Gu Fan and Su Hui.

"What do we do? What are the chances that we can escape?" Sweat trickled down Gu Fan’s forehead. He tried to come up with a solution, but faced with such absolute power, it seemed that no plan would work.

At that moment, the sound of Lin Xi echoed in Gu Fan and Su Hui’s ears, "Gu Fan, Sister Su, I’ll transfer my supernatural power to you. The longer you can last, the higher the chance for others to escape. As for the rest, I’ll figure out another way. Please.

"Alright, we have no other choice." Gu Fan and Su Hui exchanged a glance, then nodded in agreement, deciding to risk it. Simultaneously, they felt a strong surge of power infusing their bodies, energizing them.

The man quickly noticed this change and seemed unconcerned, "Qian Ye, do you still think you can turn the tide even now?"

"How will we know if we don’t try?" Lin Xi responded directly, then increased the transfer of supernatural power.

Su Hui quickly said, "You all go first. We’ll hold him off. Don’t hesitate. The faster you run and the farther you go, the sooner Gu Fan and I can withdraw from the fight, and the safer we will be. Understand?"

"Alright, Sister Su, Gu Fan, please take care." After Lu Yi finished speaking, he immediately helped Du Jun, who was a bit unsteady on his feet, and under Lu Yi’s guidance, everyone else began to retreat as fast as they could.

"Is it useful?" The man sneered, seemingly mocking their overconfidence. He quickly strafed towards Gu Fan and Su Hui’s direction, aiming to strike Lu Yi first.

However, just as the man was about to attack, his arms were seized on either side by Gu Fan and Su Hui. Then, Gu Fan and Su Hui simultaneously flung the man, sending him flying backwards.

"Seriously, they can resist the boss?" Leng Le observed from a distance using binoculars, noting how surprisingly powerful Gu Fan and Su Hui had become.

After landing from the toss, the man stumbled back three steps before steadying himself, fire sparked in his eyes, "You are asking for a death wish."

However, Gu Fan and Su Hui barely registered any of this; they were still marveling at their unexpected speed and strength.

Delighted, Gu Fan couldn’t help exclaiming, "Well done, Lin Xi. I take back the bad things I said about you. You’re a good girl, though still not a good ex-girlfriend."

Lin Xi gave a dry laugh, "Thanks for your newfound respect, but can you take this more seriously? Because your opponent looks angry enough to beat you to death."

Hearing this, Gu Fan and Su Hui turned to see the man progressing towards them, each step leaving an imprint, emanating an ever-growing imposing aura. Gravity around them seemed to intensify, staying upright was becoming increasingly difficult, and even breathing wasn’t as easy anymore.

"Even at her peak, Qian Ye was no match for me, let alone now when her supernatural power has not fully recovered. You celebrated too early." As the man stated his dominance, a gale stirred up around him.