Chapter 78: Are You from Country G?

Ye Zuo saw another car blocking the road ahead and was forced to stop. Ye Xin hurriedly got out of the car to shield Shangguan Renran. Two vehicles appeared in front of Shangguan Renran as well, causing her to brake instantly. In total, eight cars surrounded them, and the people who stepped out were all dressed in black, wearing black masks, with blond hair and large eyes—somewhat resembling citizens of Country G. There were about thirty of them. Witnessing this, the bystanders fled in fear, and those with a bit more courage called the police.

Shangguan Renran got out of her car and faced the group, her expression calm and unruffled. She addressed them in the language of Country G, asking, "Are you from Country G?"

Ye Xin and Ye Zuo stood guard beside her, vigilant. The black-clad figures all held guns—over thirty aimed directly at them. Ye Zuo and Ye Xin quickly drew their own weapons and aimed back.

A leader among the black-clad men approached, empty-handed like Shangguan Renran. He spoke, "Yes, we are from the royal family of Country G. Are you scared? So you are Shangguan Renran? You do have some beauty, which explains your audacity to compete with our princess for a man. Ha ha ha!"

Those behind him sneered and mocked, their contempt obvious.

"Royal family of Country G? I don't recall having any dealings with you," Shangguan Renran replied, stalling for time. Without a gun, she could not guarantee her safety and could only try to delay.

"But you are involved with our princess's man. Ye Ziyan belongs to our princess. Enough talk. You are the one we are here for."

Bitz climbed into his car and made a gesture with his hand. Instantly, the black-clad men opened fire. Shangguan Renran swiftly ducked into her car, determined not to add trouble for Ye Zuo and Ye Xin. Ye Zuo and Ye Xin took cover behind their vehicle and returned fire.

The sound of gunshots rang sharply outside the city. The black-clad men knew there were only three opponents, so they pressed in, step by step. Moreover, Ye Zuo and Ye Xin's car was a new model, lacking bulletproof features. The vehicle was already dented from the barrage. Shangguan Renran lay low inside, determined not to be a burden.

But this could not go on.

"Ah!" Ye Xin cried out—her arm was hit, and her gun fell to the ground.

"Ye Xin!" Shangguan Renran inside the car was worried.

Ye Zuo stopped firing; he was out of bullets. Only six of their attackers had been killed or wounded, leaving more than twenty.

The enemy closed in, their footsteps growing nearer. Suddenly, two cars arrived from the side, carrying three people who swiftly opened fire on the black-clad group. Their vehicles were bulletproof, catching the attackers off guard.

The black-clad men immediately dove behind their cars, returning fire quickly. Then, from all directions, another group of men in black suits arrived. Well-trained, they surrounded the attackers and unleashed a relentless barrage.

One of them approached Ye Zuo. "Master, is Miss injured?"

Shangguan Renran climbed out of her car. "I'm fine. Ye Xin is hurt. Ye Zuo, take her to the hospital quickly."

"Understood. Ye Rang, make sure you protect Miss."

Ye Zuo escorted Ye Xin to the nearest hospital.

"Yes," replied the man in the black suit. His name was Ye Rang, the chief of Nightshade in City A.

Soon, all the black-clad men were eliminated.

Bitz, realizing something was wrong, tried to drive away but his path was blocked by Mo Jiu and Mo Shi. He reversed and attempted another escape route, but Huangpu Shenqing drove straight into him, ramming his car hard.

Bitz was forced to stop. The Nightshade members quickly surrounded him, dragged him out of his car.

"Miss, how should we deal with this man?" one of Nightshade's men asked.

Huangpu Shenqing got out of his car and looked at Shangguan Renran. "Hand him over to Mo Jiu and Mo Shi."

"Just give him to them," Shangguan Renran said, gesturing to Mo Jiu and Mo Shi, reminding the Nightshade member who had spoken.

Mo Jiu and Mo Shi walked up and roughly bound Bitz.

"You can't touch me. I'm a member of Country G's royal family," Bitz protested.

Mo Jiu laughed, "Do you realize this is our territory? What does your royal family mean here, hm?"

Mo Shi kicked him, "Behave yourself."

Huangpu Shenqing heard Bitz's words. "A member of Country G's royal family?"

Shangguan Renran approached him, smiling ingratiatingly. "Well, it's because... because of Brother Ye."

"Because of him again? Shangguan Renran, do you realize you nearly got yourself killed?" Huangpu Shenqing was livid. That man had already landed them in hot water online, and now she had narrowly escaped danger because of him? How outrageous must he be, letting a woman take the blame for him?

"I... please don't be angry. It's not entirely his fault, it's because... because..." Shangguan Renran fidgeted nervously, unsure what to say, her hands twisting anxiously. She was now somewhat afraid of Huangpu Shenqing's wrath.

Huangpu Shenqing's expression grew darker, his face clouded. He strode over to Bitz, his gaze sharp as a blade, exuding a sinister aura as though he had stepped out of hell. "Who sent you?"

Bitz shuddered, sensing real danger from this man, and his former arrogance vanished. "It was our princess. She sent me to kill Shangguan Renran."

Huangpu Shenqing looked at him with utter disdain. "Because of Ye Ziyan?"

"Yes, our princess... she believes he loves Shangguan Renran, so she sent us..."

"She does not have the insight your princess claims," Huangpu Shenqing said, glancing at Mo Jiu and Mo Shi. "No need to keep him. Dispose of him."

Mo Jiu pulled the trigger, firing swiftly.

Before Mo Jiu acted, Huangpu Shenqing drew Shangguan Renran into his arms, shielding her eyes from the scene.