HBWMA -Chapter 86 Counterattack in Adversity

“Bang——”

The bullet cut through the rain curtain, grazing past Jiang Huashan’s cheek and blasting through the tree trunk in front of them.

“Ah!”

Jiang Huashan screamed in fright and pulled Fu Sui’er down to the ground.

Fu Sui’er turned back in panic.

The man walked slowly toward them step by step. When he noticed Fu Sui’er looking at him, he deliberately stuck out his tongue, revealing a predator’s smile.

“Bang——”

He pulled the trigger and shot Fu Sui’er in the leg.

“Ah!”

Fu Sui’er had never suffered like this before. A painful cry was trapped in her throat for a long time before finally bursting out.

Her whole body trembled in agony. With all her strength, she pushed Jiang Huashan away.

“Run!”

Jiang Huashan screamed in terror, completely at a loss, clutching her head. She tried to get up and run, but her legs gave out and she collapsed again in a ridiculous fall.

The man looked at the two weak and helpless girls. The violent urge hidden deep inside him began to stir.

He slowly walked closer, stepped down hard on one of Fu Sui’er’s legs, and raised his gun at her abdomen.

Fu Sui’er struggled desperately, but the moment she saw the gun aimed at her, she suddenly fell silent.

“Bad luck for you two. I was going to let you go, but you insisted on walking straight into the muzzle.”

He chambered the round.

“Next life, keep your eyes open when you walk.”

“Bang——”

A gunshot rang out.

The man’s body jolted violently. He looked down in disbelief at his abdomen. A searing pain brought him back to reality. He lifted his head, trying to see who had fired.

“Bang——”

Another shot.

The bullet pierced his forehead. Blood exploded outward, splattering into the rain.

His shocked expression hadn’t even faded before he collapsed to the ground.

The oppressive “mountain” in front of them suddenly crumbled. Fu Sui’er turned back in a daze.

The girl who had just been panicking and helpless now seemed like a completely different person. She knelt on one knee, both hands firmly holding a gun. Her eyes were sharper than a blade.

Seeing Fu Sui’er turn, the girl walked over and handed her the gun, then personally guided her hands as she taught her how to chamber it.

“Sui’er, look down on him.”

“Bang——”

【Ding——】

【Elimination countdown complete.】

【Congratulations to character Fu Sui’er for successfully achieving a counterattack in adversity. Reward: You are a brave child; resilience is your spear. The scripted world yields to courage. You are now free to explore.】

【Ding——】

【Loading current storyline into the scripted world: —Counterattack in Adversity】

【Ding——】

【Notice: Progress of “Golden Orchid Arc—Fu Sui’er” completed 1/2】

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“Bang—bang—bang—”

These three gunshots sounded like a victory horn of some battle, breaking through all barriers.

Old Master Shen had been staring at the forest below in deep thought. The three shots snapped him back to his senses.

“Grandfather.”

Shen Lanxi got out of the car and quickly ran to him. He had also heard the gunshots just now and feared something had happened to the old man.

Old Master Shen finally relaxed a little after seeing him, but his expression remained serious.

“Lanxi, you heard that just now too?”

Shen Lanxi nodded. “The gunshots are very close.”

Shen Jiao had been sent back to the car to take shelter from the rain, but upon hearing the gunshots, she could no longer sit still. Seeing Shen Lanxi arrive, she rushed out and grabbed him.

“Lanxi, what exactly is going on? How did Sui’er fall down in the first place?”

Shen Lanxi was about to explain when the old master interrupted with a frown.

“That’s enough! Lanxi and Sui’er weren’t in the same car. He couldn’t have controlled this. The priority now is to rescue them.”

Shen Jiao also understood this, but it had already been seven hours. Now there were gunshots again—she simply couldn’t stay calm.

Shen Lanxi turned to Old Master Shen.

“Grandfather, since we can hear the gunshots, it means they’re not far from us.”

Shen Jiao immediately said, “Not far? Then why is there still no news?”

Shen Lanxi didn’t know how to answer. There were indeed many unusual things about this situation.

Shen Jiao threw down her umbrella and turned to leave.

The old master massaged his temples in frustration and pointed at Shen Che.

“Are you all trying to add to the chaos? Bring her back!”

Shen Che immediately went to stop her, but Shen Jiao’s attitude was firm.

“Let go of me! I can’t wait anymore. If I keep waiting like this, I’ll go insane.”

The scene fell into chaos.

Suddenly, someone shouted, “Look! There are two children over there!”

At that, everyone looked forward in unison.

“Grandfather!”

“Grandfather!”

In the rain curtain, with mountains as the backdrop, Jiang Huashan was carrying Fu Sui’er on her back. Fu Sui’er lay on her shoulders. The two of them seemed to have reached a silent understanding, waving and smiling toward Old Master Shen.

In that instant—

The torrential rain stopped. The dark clouds dispersed.

A rainbow arched across the clear blue sky.

One of them was covered in mud like a yellow eel; the other had one leg soaked in blood—but their smiles were brighter than anything else.

Old Master Shen’s eyes grew moist. After a moment of shock, he leaned on his cane and rushed forward.

The others also snapped out of their daze and hurried forward, except Shen Lanxi, who stood still without moving.

“Shuanshan? Sui’er?” Old Master Shen’s voice trembled.

Jiang Huashan carefully put Fu Sui’er down and smiled.

“Grandfather, I brought Sui’er back like you told me.”

The old master reached out trembling hands and gently wiped the mud from her face.

“Good… good!”

Jiang Huashan looked up at the rainbow with satisfaction, her eyes shining brilliantly.

This was the true painting she wanted to give to the summer of thirteen.

“Grandfather…”

Did you see it?

Before she could finish, she collapsed.