Chapter 376 - Chapter 376: Sharing Life and Death
Chapter 376: Sharing Life and Death
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Lu Zhiyuan accelerated, but the car rammed into emptiness, still recklessly charging forward. Lu Zhiyuan accelerated once again. After all, this was a winding mountain road, and not everyone had Lu Zhiyuan’s driving skills. He quickly left them behind in a curve.
Gu Ci turned to look back, “It’s three cars, not just one!”
This mountain road had two lanes, allowing only two cars to pass. After Lu Zhiyuan accelerated, trying to descend quickly, he didn’t expect another car to be coming up from below, with its high beams on. It was blinding, and even though it was common to use high beams on such mountain roads, the lights were still so intense that Lu Zhiyuan knew it was trouble. He tried to move the car as far to the side closer to the mountain as possible when suddenly he felt a jolt, as if he had hit something. The car lost control.
Lu Zhiyuan said in a deep voice, “Cici, undo your seatbelt!”
At the moment the car crashed through the guardrail, Gu Ci also frantically undid her seatbelt. Both of them, along with the car, tumbled down a cliff that was more than fifty meters high.
Lu Zhiyuan carried Gu Ci and teleported to a rocky outcrop on the cliff. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. At the same time, the car fell into the valley below and exploded, sending flames soaring into the sky.
On the cliff, several men in black watched indifferently. “He survived the crash on the racetrack, which is lucky for him. But falling from this fifty-meter-high cliff and the explosion… I don’t believe he’ll survive this!”
“Let’s go, downhill!”
They quickly departed.
Below the cliff, Lu Zhiyuan knelt weakly on a rock, his clothes stained with blood. Gu Ci held onto his waist, supporting him against the rock. Sweat formed on her forehead. “Lu Zhiyuan, what’s wrong with you?”
Lu Zhiyuan, breathing shallowly, asked, “Are you… hurt?”
Gu Ci had been frightened, but she was unscathed. There was not a scratch on her. “What about you? What’s happening to you?”
“Let me down first!” Lu Zhiyuan was feeling weak, and he was 1.9 meters tall. Gu Ci carrying him was undoubtedly a challenge, but he was perfectly capable of walking!
Gu Ci acted decisively, lifting Lu Zhiyuan onto her back and heading into the forest.
“Cici, put me down…” Lu Zhiyuan’s voice sounded weak. With his 1.9-meter tall athlete’s physique, he knew that Gu Ci carrying him would be a strenuous task. Besides, he was perfectly capable of walking on his own!
“Shut up!” Gu Ci snapped. It was pitch dark, and the valley was even darker. She didn’t know where Lu Zhiyuan was injured, but he had coughed up blood twice in a row, and she was deeply concerned. She just wanted to get out of this valley as quickly as possible.
“lean walk!”
“Be quiet!”
Gu Ci was resolute, and Lu Zhiyuan heard her heavy breathing. He had lived for hundreds of years and had never been carried by a woman before, especially not by the woman he loved. Lu Zhiyuan’s feelings were incredibly complicated.
“Am I heavy?”
“Do you think you’re light?”
Lu Zhiyuan was speechless.
Gu Ci stepped on a rock, losing her balance for a moment, almost dropping Lu Zhiyuan. He felt a sudden intense pain, and his breathing changed rhythm. Gu Ci noticed it immediately.
“Lu Zhiyuan, Lu Zhiyuan…”
Lu Zhiyuan was in a daze, but he heard Gu Ci calling his name repeatedly. His heart softened, and he whispered, “Don’t worry, I’m fine.”
“Liar!” Gu Ci was frantic. She didn’t know where he was injured, but she couldn’t help but blame him for not taking Li Jiang or a bodyguard with him when he left. This was a disaster that shouldn’t have happened.
It seemed that someone had been waiting in this valley to inspect the explosion site. Gu Ci saw lights, and they were about to encounter the enemy head-on. Without hesitation, Gu Ci jumped into a nearby pool of water, carrying Lu Zhiyuan with her.
Above the water pool, there was a waterfall, and it was winter, bone-chillingly cold. The pool was deep, and Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Ci held their breaths, hiding beneath the surface.
“Did you hear anything?” Seven or eight men walked past the water pool.
“It might have been falling rocks,” another person said in a deep voice. “Stop talking and check quickly. Li Jiang will be here soon.”
Several beams of light shone on the water pool, but the men standing by the pool didn’t find any clues. They followed the rest of their group and left.
Lu Zhiyuan and Gu Ci emerged from the water, but Gu Ci’s heart was pounding, and she was shivering from the cold. She coughed a few times and then looked at Lu Zhiyuan. His condition was not good at all. There was some reflection from the water, and Gu Ci saw his pale face. She quickly jumped out of the water and pulled Lu Zhiyuan up. Lu Zhiyuan staggered, and Gu Ci was afraid he might faint. She didn’t care about being soaking wet and hoisted him onto her back once again.
Her boots were filled with icy water, making her feet feel itchy, but she didn’t pay it any attention. She asked, “Lu Zhiyuan, are you okay?”
Lu Zhiyuan lay on her shoulder, not responding.
“Lu Zhiyuan!” Gu Ci shouted loudly. He gently kissed her neck and whispered, “I’m here.”
It seemed like an unconscious response.
Gu Ci felt a sharp pain in her heart. Her body, which had been numbed by the cold, suddenly felt as if it were burning with heat. She was determined to get Lu Zhiyuan out of here. Back in the day, on the mountain during a thunderstorm, Lu Zhiyuan had carried her down. Now the situation was reversed, and fate had a way of turning things around.
Gu Ci hadn’t expected that this group of people would leave someone behind on the road to keep watch. She had no choice but to hide with Lu Zhiyuan in a cave.
Their phones had fallen with the car, and they were unarmed. If they encountered well-equipped enemies, they would have no chance. Gu Ci’s heart raced, and she hoped that Li Jiang would arrive soon.
Upon receiving the news, Li Jiang informed Ji Chi and immediately sent a team with a drone ahead. They were a bit slower in their car, and Rong Li watched the drone’s feed.
The drone arrived at the valley first and saw the flames. There were definitely no surveillance cameras in this place. Rong Li said, “Move the drone closer.”
The drone flew into the valley, getting closer to the car. The fire was still burning, but thankfully, the surrounding forest hadn’t caught fire. The surveillance operator said, “This is Third Master’s car.”
Rong Li’s face grew solemn. “Send another team with a drone over there. 1 want to see the entire view of the valley.”
“Yes, sir!”
Rong Li turned away, knowing that Li Jiang had brought two teams with him, and Ji Chi had gone as well. He paced back and forth, fuming. “Is Third Master out of his mind? He took Gu Ci up the mountain alone! He went without bringing Li Jiang or any guards. Is he insane?”
He paused for a moment. “There’s a campsite up there, and not a single surveillance camera? What if something goes wrong? How are we going to handle a traffic accident? Is it acceptable not to have a single camera?!” “You idiot!” Rong Li cursed. “San Lin, you’re in charge of monitoring along the route. See if you can find any information about vehicles entering and exiting the valley tonight.”
“We’re checking!”