Chapter 8: Stop talking, you're making Chun Jie sound even more awesome.
“Alright, everyone else organize the case details. I’ll take some people to go take a look.”
“The livestream… keep an eye on it! Report anything immediately.”
The captain emphasized the words, then turned to leave with his people.
The person monitoring the livestream suddenly jumped up.
“Captain! They’re hacking at each other with knives!!!”
Everyone in the conference room quickly crowded forward, staring intently at the livestream.
…
Jiang Xiaoya looked at the man’s eyes and knew there was definitely something wrong with the blood-stained knife. Combined with the system’s reminder, her eyes darkened further.
She finally experienced despair, experienced utter desolation, experienced… that she was a damn idiot. Was that system even human? Could it do anything humane?
This time, it wasn’t dismembered limbs; it was preparing to dismember and carve her up, wasn't it?
Jiang Xiaoya’s wrist was squeezed so hard it felt like it would shatter. Cold sweat beaded on her forehead. Just as the knife in her hand was about to slip, she heard the system’s voice again.
“Ding! Detecting changes in the host’s internal power. Does the host wish to exchange for power?”
Jiang Xiaoya knew she had points, but she hadn’t expected to be able to exchange for this. She immediately nodded without hesitation.
“Yes!!!”
What was there to hesitate about at a time like this?
Anyone who said no was an idiot!
The netizens in the livestream, seeing Jiang Xiaoya act as if she had been stimulated or had eaten something exhilarating, letting out a cry of “Yes!!!”, were all dumbfounded.
Including the man, who, upon reacting, gradually wore a ferocious expression.
“You want to die, is that it?”
A fierce glint flashed in the man’s eyes, and he tightened his grip. The cracking sound of Jiang Xiaoya’s bones could be heard even through the screen.
Just as the man seemed to be putting all his strength into it, seemingly ready to snap her, Jiang Xiaoya, who had just been looking pained, suddenly lifted her leg and kicked the man in the chest.
What could that little bit of force do?
They thought.
But they hadn’t expected the man to be sent flying two meters away.
!!!!
【What a waste!!】
【He flew out? He just flew out so gracefully?】
【He’s putting on an act here.】
【He wouldn't have fallen in love with our Chun Jie and be putting on a show of self-harm, would he? To make Chun Jie cry, make Chun Jie feel sorry for him, and then make Chun Jie fall head over heels, irrevocably deeply.】
【That makes sense. After all, our Chun Jie has a fly-attracting physique.】
【Can we please stop insulting flies?】
They all knew that a kick from such close range had no power whatsoever. Not to mention a woman, even a man couldn't kick someone flying.
After being kicked away, the man quickly rolled over and got up, pulling out another knife from his camping gear, slowly rising from the ground.
His face was filled with rage, and a fierce light gleamed in his eyes.
The netizens in the livestream instantly felt their hearts leap into their throats.
【Run, hurry! What are you hesitating for!!】
【You can’t run. If you run two steps, there’s a greater chance of getting stabbed in the back.】
【When will the police arrive? I’m so anxious.】
【Without Chun Jie, who would even care about us as an audience?】
【Do you know Chun Jie’s address? I’ll go burn paper money for her tomorrow. She died too tragically.】
【Don’t worry, she’ll definitely run. She’s not stupid.】
【She’s not stupid, just a little foolish.】
When it came to accurate predictions, netizens were always spot on.
Under life-threatening circumstances and extreme mental tension, Jiang Xiaoya’s only thought was how to kill the person; she truly hadn’t considered running.
If she had even a second to hesitate, it would be disrespecting her own life.
The second before the man raised his knife to strike, she used her points to exchange for speed, and then added more power.
Then she raised the knife in her hand and clanged it against the opponent’s knife, producing silent sparks with a crackling sound. The grating noise made the netizens in the livestream’s scalps tingle.
Soon, the fierce man was at a disadvantage, and the knife in his hand was sent flying.
Jiang Xiaoya threw the knife in her hand and pounced forward, raining punches on the man’s face, a series of solid thuds.
“You want to die, is that it?”
“Who are you asking? *Whack!* Who are you asking? *Whack!* Be clearer. *Whack, whack, whack, whack!*”
“If you don’t make it clear today, then damn it, you’re the one who’s going to die, understand? *Whack, whack, whack, whack, whack, whack…*”
Aside from TV and movies, in a civilized online environment, when had they ever seen such a brutal livestream? The netizens in the livestream, for a moment, dropped their cola bottles, bit off their cigarettes, and those chewing betel nuts almost swallowed them whole. Their eyes wide, they uttered two words blankly.
Either “Holy crap!” or “Awesome!”
After a brief pause, the entire livestream’s bullet comments flew like a rocket.
【Oh my god, so cool!!】
【I almost knelt just now!】
【Our Chun Jie is a force of nature, ruthless and to the point!!】
【Whoever said she was foolish, come out, I’ll take your names and submit the list to her social media account.】
【Hehehe, she’s Chun Jie, you don’t understand. She’s the sister who is foolish, we are foolish, she is the sister, understand?】
【She’s so slender, where does she get so much strength? Unbelievable.】
【I thought I was the only one who found it strange. Look at this vest-wearing man, dark-skinned, with bulging muscles in his arms. You can tell he does heavy labor. Such a person doesn't look ostentatious, but in reality, even a strong man might not be able to subdue him. How can Jiang Xiaoya, so thin and small, counterattack so easily?】
【When people encounter life-threatening danger, adrenaline is stimulated, and their strength also increases, allowing them to do things they normally couldn’t. This is not strange.】
【No wonder.】
【Definitely. This man, even a boxer might not be able to subdue him so easily, right?】
【Stop talking, you’re making Chun Jie sound even more awesome.】
The police officers on their way watched the livestream the entire time, naturally seeing this scene clearly.
Compared to the mixed bag of social individuals in the livestream, they, as professionals, clearly understood how terrifying the true value of Jiang Xiaoya’s counterattack against the man was.
“Isn’t Jiang Xiaoya just a recent university graduate? How does she have so much strength?”
The officer asked, puzzled.
“Her family situation isn’t very good, so she must have endured a lot of hardship. Besides, it’s normal for some girls to be stronger.”
“Exactly. Moreover, at such a dangerous moment, she must have activated her potential.”
“Isn’t there a saying, ‘random punches kill the master’? It must be a coincidence.”
“…”
The man who first raised the question glanced at the others in the car and fell silent.
Sure enough, the man sitting in the middle spoke expressionlessly.
“She can beat a man to death, and you still think it’s a coincidence? You really are professionals.”
“…”
The entire car fell silent.
The military instructors at the police academy, the Criminal Investigation captain—figures of equal terror. In comparison, the dormitory auntie seemed incredibly kind and amiable.
“Screech!”
The car suddenly stopped!
While everyone was stunned for a second, the man who had just been sarcastic suddenly let out a low growl, his voice deep and powerful.
“Move out! Are you waiting for her to escort the person to the police station before showing off your professionalism?”
Everyone stiffened, raising their hands in unison: “Yes, Captain!”
After speaking, they quickly lowered their arms, pushed open the car doors, and poured out.