Yun Xiaoxiao narrowed her eyes and immediately shot out a green vine with her other hand.
Her movements were cunning and swift, aiming straight for Bai Ruo's chest.
But just as the vine was about to strike, a strange force suddenly blocked its path.
The force was powerful, matching the strength of the vine.
Watching Bai Hongting quickly descend from the helicopter via a rope, Yun Xiaoxiao frowned deeply.
It seemed that during their time apart, he had also encountered some extraordinary experiences.
And these experiences had significantly boosted his abilities.
Although she had never faced Bai Hongting directly before, she was well aware of his previous strength.
In terms of supernatural abilities, he had been far inferior to her.
But now, not only had he awakened a second ability, but his overall power level had also risen several tiers.
Especially that absolute defense he had just used—it had even managed to block her green vine!
Yun Xiaoxiao’s gaze turned sharp, and she vanished from her spot.
While Bai Hongting and the others were still in shock, she suddenly reappeared behind Bai Ruo.
Pulling out a small pistol, she aimed it at Bai Ruo’s chest and fired.
One of Bai Hongting’s subordinates, quick on his feet, yanked Bai Ruo out of the way just in time.
The bullet only grazed her arm.
"Ahhhhhh!"
Bai Ruo let out a scream, her face contorted in pain.
"Dad, save me! If you don’t stop her, she’s going to kill me! It hurts so much!"
Bai Hongting furrowed his brow slightly. He wasn’t entirely sure what was going on.
He had been about to leave when he saw Bai Ruo’s distress signal and immediately rushed over with his men.
Although Yun Xiaoxiao was a child he admired, Bai Ruo was still his daughter and the orphan of his comrade.
He couldn’t just stand by and watch her die.
His first instinct had been to save her.
But now, upon reflection, Yun Xiaoxiao didn’t seem like the type to kill without reason.
He turned to Yun Xiaoxiao.
"Xiaoxiao, is there some kind of misunderstanding here?"
Yun Xiaoxiao sneered, "Misunderstanding? Your precious daughter tried to kill me. Is that a misunderstanding?"
"Ruo Ruo tried to kill you?" Bai Hongting was stunned.
What on earth was going on?
Yun Xiaoxiao tilted her chin toward the few people lying on the ground, barely clinging to life after being taken down by her companions.
"Ask them."
Bai Hongting frowned and immediately sent two of his men to interrogate them.
While he was distracted, Yun Xiaoxiao secretly gathered an ice ball in her right palm and hurled it at Bai Ruo.
Bai Ruo, who had been on guard the whole time, screamed and dodged the moment Yun Xiaoxiao moved.
"Ahhhhh! Help me!"
The ice ball froze Bai Ruo’s left arm, shattering it into pieces in an instant.
"Ahhhhhh! My arm!"
Bai Ruo’s lips turned pale from the pain.
Her agonized screams echoed through the empty surroundings.
"You!"
Bai Hongting was startled, his heart skipping a beat at Yun Xiaoxiao’s ruthlessness.
He quickly pulled Bai Ruo behind him, conjuring a defensive shield to protect her.
Meanwhile, more than a dozen well-trained military superhumans surrounded Yun Xiaoxiao, their eyes filled with caution.
Yun Xiaoxiao glanced at them indifferently, her eyes darkening.
It seemed she wouldn’t be able to kill Bai Ruo today.
But one day, she would make sure to end her!
Yun Xiaoxiao lowered her gaze and gave Bai Hongting a thumbs-up, then flipped it upside down.
She looked him straight in the eye and whispered softly,
"You get a failing grade."
Whether or not he was her biological father, after today, they were officially enemies!
Hearing this, Bai Hongting’s heart trembled.
A sharp pang of pain shot through him.
In Yun Xiaoxiao’s eyes, he saw deep disappointment.
But he couldn’t understand where this inexplicable emotion came from.
Yun Xiaoxiao glanced once more at Bai Ruo, who was hiding behind Bai Hongting, and made a slashing motion across her neck.
"I’ll let you off today. Clean your neck and wait for me to come collect it!"
With that, she vanished in a flash, reappearing beside her companions and leaving with them.
Although she hadn’t managed to kill Bai Ruo today, severing her arm was enough to make her suffer.
And knowing that Yun Xiaoxiao could come for her at any moment, Bai Ruo would likely live in constant fear, plagued by nightmares.
This daily torment seemed like a fitting punishment.
At that moment, the two men Bai Hongting had sent to gather information returned.
They recounted how Bai Ruo had ordered a missile strike on Yun Xiaoxiao in detail.
As Bai Hongting listened, his brows furrowed deeply.
So, everything the girl had said was true.
Had Bai Ruo really tried to kill her without provocation?
No wonder Yun Xiaoxiao had been so determined to take her life.
"Commander, should we pursue her?" one of his subordinates asked.
Bai Hongting shook his head lightly. "No."
Bai Ruo had been the one to strike first, and she was in the wrong.
Yun Xiaoxiao had only been seeking justice, and she wasn’t wrong to do so.
"Dad, she cut off my arm! Go catch her! I want her torn to pieces!"
Bai Ruo, now half-crazed, grabbed Bai Hongting’s sleeve with her remaining hand, her eyes bloodshot.
The pain from her wounds made her whole body tremble, and even her voice shook.
"Let’s get you treated first."
Bai Hongting ignored Bai Ruo’s demands and had her carried onto the helicopter.
When Bai Ruo regained consciousness after treatment, she felt the emptiness where her left arm should have been and flew into a rage in the hospital room.
"Ahhhhh! That bitch!"
"Wuwuwu, my arm! I’ll never have it back!"
"Ahhhhh! I’ll kill her! I’ll kill her!"
When Bai Hongting and Sheng Shuya entered the room, they were met with Bai Ruo’s frenzied state.
In their memories, Bai Ruo had always been gentle and well-behaved.
This side of her was something they had never seen before.
It was as if she had become a completely different person.
The two exchanged a glance and slowly approached the bed.
When Bai Ruo saw Bai Hongting, her eyes filled with resentment.
"Dad, why didn’t you catch that brat back then?!"
She shouted at him.
Bai Hongting’s voice remained calm. "Then can you tell me why you tried to kill her in the first place?"
Bai Ruo froze.
Why had she tried to kill that brat? It was because she was afraid Yun Xiaoxiao might be her parents’ real daughter!
But she could never say that out loud.
She lifted her chin, her eyes red, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"There was a giant eagle, massive and terrifying. I was worried it might pose a threat to humans, so I ordered an attack.
I didn’t know Yun Xiaoxiao was on its back.
By the time I realized she was there, she had already started relentlessly pursuing us, so we had no choice but to fight back.
We didn’t even harm her, but she came straight for my life!"
