But it's too late to think about it now. My chest is filled with a flame that is both cold and hot at the same time.

  People like Zhu Fengxian, do they know that there are still people in this world who would give up everything to exchange for their loved ones to be alive, even if they are ill or injured? As long as they can live, it's all good.

  I lowered my head and saw Tan Jiao's eyes were deep and calm, as if also filled with regret.

  My heart suddenly cooled down. I probably shouldn't get any closer to her. Then I won't lose her.

  But she's trapped in the same maze as me, and I need to protect her.

  "Just then, Zhu Shu Yun said: 'I have nothing... I don't want anything... Kill all of you... Throw away my people. That... the old lady from the small grocery store, she promised mom to take care of me, went to play cards... I've already killed her, and Xiao Long, and my friend Xiao Long's brother, I was caught, he ran... He wanted sugar, but said it was me, I was taken away... Him too, I killed. Now it's your turn. All... all dead, Zhu Shu Yun will be happy. In this world, there are no more enemies.'"

  His words were jumbled and confusing, but still understandable. He had already killed two people?

  Tan Jiao suddenly gave a slight tug on my collar and whispered, "I've seen news reports about those two people." I looked up to see Zhu Shu Yun already raising his gun, his face stern.

  I couldn't watch him kill people.

  I swore I'd never watch anyone die in front of me again.

  I whispered to Tan Jiao, "No matter what happens, don't come out." She suddenly grabbed my clothes and shook her head desperately. I smiled and said, "Great writer, stay still. I have to go out. In this world, innocent people shouldn't die. Let go."

  She stared at me, slowly releasing her hand. A bitter and scattered smile appeared on her face. I knew, I just liked her understanding expression like this. I picked up a stone from the grass beside me, and suddenly rushed out with a fierce charge.

  That Zhu uncle was probably extremely emotional, and didn't even notice me. But I couldn't escape the eyes of those birds, the ones behind him flapped their wings and shrieked as they took off. Too late! I rushed over in a few strides, smashing towards the back of his head. He suddenly became aware and turned around, taking a step back, and the rock hit him at an angle, right on the chest. The people at the bottom of the pit let out a cry of surprise, he fell to the ground immediately, but still pointed his gun at me. I rolled to the side, avoiding the shot by a hair's breadth, which also sent a chill down my spine. I grabbed hold of his arm, and we wrestled on the ground.

  Those birds flew towards me, pecking fiercely at my face and hands. I was in a bad situation, originally catching Zhu Shu Yun off guard would have given me a great advantage. Now it's still very dangerous.

  I don't know when Tan Jiao ran out. It was only during my fight with Zhu Shu Yun that those birds suddenly flew away. I caught a glimpse of someone standing at the edge of the pit, wearing only a light blue tank top and shorts, with a T-shirt covering their head, revealing only a pair of eyes. The appearance was quite comical. In her left hand, she held the kerosene lamp, and in her right hand, she grasped a thick branch, waving it frantically. Almost all the birds were attracted to her, forming a dense black mass. She slammed the kerosene lamp to the ground, and flames quickly spread across the grass, instantly engulfing everything. The birds were startled and scattered immediately.

  She was clever and dared to set fire. Moreover, a weak girl actually made a quick decision to run out and help me. At that moment, my heart seemed to be filled with some kind of scorching emotion.