GWTOS Chapter 118

Hedgehog’s a fun-loving guy with boundaries, Xiao Nian always knew that. Usually, Xiao Zhenyun goes on about how chaotic and evil Hedgehog is, but to be precise, Xiao Nian reckons Hedgehog’s more like chaotic neutral. But killing him, he never expected this Dark Sentinel’s neutrality and bottom line to show up at this moment.

 

Xiao Nian was about to explode with anger. He looked down at the shiny glass shards on the ground and the fluorescent yellow potion quickly disappearing into the snow. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath. It felt like a storm was brewing, like the next second he would roll up his sleeves and go all out against Hedgehog. But Si Di quickly held his shoulder. “Not worth it, Nian Nian, don’t let a moment’s impulse ruin everything.”

 

“Don’t call me Nian Nian,” Xiao Nian gritted his teeth, “call me Big Unlucky.”

 

Xiao Zhenyun obliged, “Alright, Big Unlucky.”

 

Xiao Nian: “…”

 

“Hedgehog,” Xiao Zhenyun tried to deceive, “this is fake…”

 

Hedgehog snorted, “Can’t I tell if it’s real or fake? Do you think I’m stupid?”

 

“…So you were putting the glass tube under your nose, sniffing it, not just to play a psycho, but also to check if the drug’s genuine or not? No wonder you’re the Dark Sentinel, finding details in the rough.”

 

Hedgehog’s suspicious gaze fell on the trio. He straightened his back, then looked at Si Chu, who was still gasping for breath, clutching his neck. Tears that had been held back in his eyes suddenly rolled down as he stared tearfully at Han Bang’s face.

 

Guess the little guy had been questioning life, losing faith, until just now. He finally heard a normal sentence from Hedgehog, and emotions burst out, causing him to cry loudly.

 

“Hey, hey! Si Di, you’ve gone too far—your brother’s crying!” Hedgehog had never seen anything like this before. He clenched and unclenched his fists, stuffed his hands in his pockets, then took them out again.

 

Si Di didn’t respond, he exchanged a glance with Xiao Zhenyun.

 

Xiao Zhenyun: There’s only one vial of finished potion left, honestly, I think that vial might end up in pieces later…

 

Si Di: Ending up in pieces is fine, that way Xiao Chu won’t suffer… he’s crying so sadly.

 

Xiao Zhenyun: If Xiao Nian hears you say that, he’ll be even sadder.

 

Si Di: …

 

He sighed again, “Don’t worry, I understand the stakes.”

 

Xiao Jingfeng was surprised to see Xiao Nian here, blindly helping Xiao Zhenyun like a naive child manipulated by parents. He glared at Xiao Zhenyun and Si Di, blaming them for corrupting the next generation. Then, trying to ease the tension as much as possible, he waved to Xiao Nian, “Nian Nian, come here to Uncle.”

 

Xiao Nian originally thought the plot was about to end, so he came out under pressure to assist Xiao Zhenyun and Si Di. Who would’ve thought that Hedgehog would suddenly intervene? He suppressed his anger, pretending to be an innocent fool, “Uncle, but…”

 

“No buts, come over here!” Xiao Jingfeng’s tone grew sharper, and Xiao Nian immediately fell silent, hesitantly glancing back at Xiao Zhenyun before taking small steps to stand behind Xiao Jingfeng—planning to endure humiliation and ambush the enemy, waiting for the right moment to strike against Chairman Xiao.

 

But Xiao Jingfeng either saw through his sinister intentions or simply didn’t want the child involved. He lifted Xiao Nian and placed him on the horse’s back. The white horse blinked gently and then dashed away, carrying Xiao Nian for miles in an instant.

 

Xiao Nian: “…”

 

Xiao Nian: “Hey—!”

 

Xiao Zhenyun, who had remained silent, took two steps back, observing the situation on the field: Si Chu has some fighting ability, but not much, and Ye Feiran’s combat skills are almost nonexistent—he’s more of a support and enhancement type guide. If Si Chu can’t handle it, neither can he.

 

Hedgehog, with his mysterious behavior, is hard to predict.

 

As for Xiao Jingfeng, he’s an absolute threat, the biggest obstacle… We need to find a way to deal with him.

 

Si Di heard Xiao Zhenyun’s thoughts: Any ideas on how to handle Xiao Jingfeng?

 

Xiao Zhenyun: Nothing for now.

 

Si Di: When will you come up with something?

 

Xiao Zhenyun: … Can’t we just tell Uncle that the world is about to end and the only solution is to inject Si Chu?

 

Si Di: Why don’t you just tell Xiao Chu directly? He might come over willingly.

 

He walked slowly to the side of the dark-haired guide, positioning himself in direct confrontation with the others. Tai Ji stuck close to his master’s side, Tian Lu also abandoned his scattered and casual demeanor, standing next to Xiao Zhenyun like a sacred mountain god.

 

On the other side, Hedgehog licked his lips with amusement, brushing off the snow on his cool coat with a light tap. With a graceful leap, he landed on the left front side of Xiao Jingfeng, while a short-tailed viper coiled up his leg and settled on Hedgehog’s shoulder.

 

Ye Feiran and Si Chu leaned on each other as they limped to Xiao Jingfeng’s right side, the wolfdog and peacock appearing simultaneously near their owners.

 

The chairman asked them quietly if they were okay. Si Chu wiped away his tears and shook his head softly, saying it was nothing. Then, he looked at Si Di and Xiao Zhenyun with a pleading gaze, lowered his hand, revealing a very obvious needle mark on his neck, with a little blood.

 

Unfortunately, his show of weakness didn’t yield the desired result, only making his little uncle and brother more excited.

 

Xiao Zhenyun: Right there, just jab it in, right?

 

Si Di: I think you can’t inject the same spot repeatedly.

 

Xiao Zhenyun: Whatever, I’m tired, let’s wrap this up quickly.

 

Si Di: What about car sex?

 

Xiao Zhenyun: … Wrap it up quickly, then we can go for car sex.

 

In an instant, Tai Ji emitted a threatening growl, then lunged forward, initiating the attack. Tian Lu also followed suit without falling behind, charging towards the Czech wolfdog with its sharp antlers.

 

The behavior of spiritual bodies reflects their owners’ true intentions.

 

Tai Ji and Tian Lu’s actions shattered Si Chu’s last illusion—there was no hidden agenda, no misunderstanding; his brother and little uncle genuinely wanted him dead. Si Chu’s eyes shifted from confusion and grievance to a resolute determination. The tears vanished, replaced by the ashes of something that had burned fiercely, and amidst the black and gray embers, faint sparks of crimson lingered.

 

“Are you guys serious?” Hedgehog leapt in front of Si Di, blocking him with an outstretched hand. “Black Wolf, that’s your brother—maybe not by blood, but he’s closer than a brother. Before you got together with Xiao Zhenyun, he was all you talked about. You can’t forget your brother just because you have a guide now.”

 

Si Di didn’t want to confront Hedgehog—not because he couldn’t win, but because if they fought, Xiao Jingfeng would definitely step in to help Hedgehog. A Dark Sentinel with a damaged spiritual domain was nothing Si Di feared, but an S-rank Guide and an S-rank Dark Sentinel together? He couldn’t even imagine that scenario.

 

Seeing Si Di hesitate, Hedgehog lowered his voice and leaned in, “What are you and Xiao Zhenyun up to?”

 

“Hedgehog, it’s urgent. We’ll explain later,” Xiao Zhenyun stepped forward. “Don’t block us. After all these years, don’t you understand who we are?”

 

“You mean like kidnapping and imprisoning Si Chu, drugging Ye Feiran?”

 

Xiao Zhenyun: “…”

 

Si Di sighed, “Hedgehog, precisely because Si Chu is my brother, I wouldn’t harm him. Trust us just this once and step aside.”

 

Hedgehog looked conflicted, but not far away, Si Chu suddenly shouted in anger and sorrow, “Have you been brainwashed by Briggs? How can you say injecting QTA into me is for my own good?”

 

“….”

 

At this moment, Xiao Jingfeng spoke up coldly, “Si Di, I know the Yao Town case isn’t under the Storm Squad’s jurisdiction, but you’ve been privately tracking its progress. I don’t need to elaborate on the dangers of QTA. I can’t imagine any reason that justifies injecting this poison into your kin. As long as I’m here, I won’t allow you to harm Si Chu. Zhenyun, if you persist in this, I won’t hold back next time.”

 

What to do? What else could they do…?

 

Out of the corner of his eye, Xiao Zhenyun suddenly spotted a pair of rabbit ears. Looking up, he saw Xiao Hui the bat and Xiao Bai the rabbit parking their bicycles and curiously watching the commotion from a distance.

 

Xiao Zhenyun had forgotten about these two… He met Xiao Hui’s eyes and squinted slightly. Immediately, Xiao Hui stood up straight, breathing quickly, his gaze darting towards Si Chu.

 

Xiao Zhenyun’s brow twitched, and Xiao Hui nodded, indicating he understood.

 

This unexpected help suddenly cleared Xiao Zhenyun’s mind. If Xiao Hui was willing to assist, they might catch Xiao Jingfeng off guard. After all, in the original story, it was Xiao Hui who injected QTA into Si Chu’s veins. Using the original characters might avoid unnecessary deviations from the plot.

 

While Xiao Zhenyun was rapidly thinking, he felt a burning gaze fixated on him. Turning his head, he saw Xiao Jingfeng silently staring at him, then smiling as if mocking Xiao Zhenyun’s youthful naivety, revealing all his thoughts on his face.

 

The next second, the eager Bat Sentinel rolled his eyes and collapsed, just like the Snake Sentinel Hedgehog who had been stunned by a spiritual power whip earlier. This frightened Xiao Bai, who screamed in terror.

 

Xiao Zhenyun: “…”

 

“Any other helpers?” Xiao Jingfeng strolled forward. Though he had an ordinary male physique, he felt like a towering mountain, his approaching shadow paralyzing Xiao Zhenyun.

 

Xiao Hui had fainted, Xiao Bai was unreliable; the white horse hadn’t returned, likely carrying Xiao Nian onto the highway to his cram school; and as for the professor himself, if he ran fast enough, he might catch a ride on the white horse.

 

Any other helpers? No, there weren’t any left…

 

It seemed there were no other options…

 

Xiao Zhenyun: Let’s hope the administrator doesn’t kill me.

 

Si Di: What are you planning to do?

 

Xiao Zhenyun: Confess now, resist later.

 

Si Di: …

 

Xiao Zhenyun lifted his eyes, meeting Xiao Jingfeng’s gaze, and softly said, “Uncle, what I’m about to say may sound unbelievable, but I hope you…”

 

Before Xiao Zhenyun could finish speaking, he saw Xiao Jingfeng, who had been in control the entire time, suddenly widen his eyes in surprise. Reaching towards his shoulder, Xiao Jingfeng touched a freshly embedded tranquilizer dart. His lips moved as if to say something, but his vision abruptly went dark. The last thing he saw was Xiao Zhenyun’s dubious face rushing towards him, catching his collapsing body in his arms.

 

Si Di quickly moved to shield Xiao Zhenyun, turning his head and shouting to Si Chu and Ye Feiran, “Take cover!”

 

Hedgehog vanished instantly, going after the source of the tranquilizer dart.

 

But he soon stopped, frowning, as the person who fired the dart brazenly appeared before everyone.

 

Lily, laughing, rested the sniper rifle on her shoulder, blowing a bubble with her gum. “Hey there, how was my aim?”

 

Duan Fei, having removed his disguise, slowly approached with his team through the snowy landscape. He still had a listening device clipped to his ear, connected to Si Chu’s collar, which they used to communicate after deciding to split up. He had heard everything through it.

 

“Mr. Xiao, your backup has arrived.”

 

The author has something to say:

 

Remember Duan Fei? He’s Xiao Jiali’s middle school classmate who graduated from the National Defense University. His grandfather is a commander, and Lily is his childhood friend and subordinate. He also has an older brother, Duan Pei, who is a submissive.

 

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