Duel in the Rain

Chen Nan changed his mind. He felt that the roles of prey and hunter should be switched.

Since the other party was determined to kill him, did he still need to show mercy?

There was no need for that at all. He had to let blood serve as a warning to these people: he was not to be trifled with. Especially for the Prefecture, he needed such a bloodbath to accelerate his actions.

Human laziness is formed this way; people always think that if they wait, things will pass.

Chen Nan, however, wanted to give the Prefecture a bloody lesson. First, to tell him that he would not be easily captured and killed. Second, what happened today would definitely become a nationwide sensation. If the Prefecture didn't take some measures, his position would be difficult to maintain.

The second handgun was already in his possession. The people behind him didn't notice this and continued their pursuit.

Chen Nan suddenly turned around, pointing the handgun directly at them. With a shot, one person fell to the ground. Blood flowed out from beneath him, spreading into a red pool as it was washed by the rain.

"Boss, he still has a gun!" the remaining people exclaimed in terror.

Ghost Head was also troubled. Having a gun wasn't the key issue; rather, this guy's marksmanship was too abnormal.

He hadn't heard that the orphanage taught marksmanship.

Oh, not exactly. The orphanage did teach a type of marksmanship to the boys, but that was for bedtime use?

Could it be that this Chen Nan could also apply his knowledge broadly, like a sage?

It was truly strange and bizarre, but letting Chen Nan go just because of a gun was absolutely impossible.

He still had about thirteen or fourteen men under him. He had to find a way to make these guys consume Chen Nan's bullets.

With this thought, Ghost Head said, "Second Brother said whoever captures that kid will be rewarded with ten million yuan. Those who want money, charge at him. We brothers aren't just making a living by risking our lives, are we!"

It's true that people die for wealth, birds die for food, lust clouds judgment, and greed fills the heart. It's all too accurate.

Capturing Chen Nan meant ten million. What kind of concept was that?

That would be enough to buy a decent apartment in a big city, marry a beautiful wife, and then buy a job with money to live out the rest of his life in comfort.

What a huge temptation this was, especially for these people.

Under such temptation, some people charged forward, and those behind them, afraid of being beaten to it, also rushed forward.

Ghost Head sneered and followed.

Gunshots occasionally echoed in the rainy city. That street, almost devoid of onlookers, was practically a miracle.

Of course, from various corners, eyes were still fixed on the street. Even if they couldn't see anything, they still found it thrilling.

It was like how some people would pick up and smell worn socks from celebrities or beautiful women, calling it "infused with celestial energy." This was about having an "intersection" with such people, allowing them to fantasize more vividly when their emotions ran wild.

However, they would never truly experience being there.

Chen Nan walked and shot, and in a short while, he had taken down twelve more people. The bullets in his gun were also depleted.

He threw the gun away and started running.

Only Ghost Head was left behind. At this moment, he was delighted. He knew that those who had acted as cannon fodder had not died in vain; each of them was a stepping stone for his advancement.

Stepping on the blood of his companions, Ghost Head's heart burned like fire. Capturing this key figure, Chen Nan, would bring about a tremendous change in his life.

Seeing Chen Nan turn a corner and run into an alley, he became even happier. It was a dead end. Chen Nan, due to his unfamiliarity with the road, the rain, and his agitated state, hadn't noticed this.

But after running a few steps, Chen Nan realized it was a dead end. Unfortunately, he had no way to turn back.

Ghost Head blocked the entrance, two butterfly knives dancing a passionate, seductive dance in his hands, chillingly alluring.

Chen Nan could only slowly back away, simultaneously drawing the utility knife he carried with him.

The knife was already rusty, but its blade was still sharp. Only about six or seven centimeters of the blade were exposed.

"Brat, where do you think you're running now?" Ghost Head laughed triumphantly. "I'll pluck out your heart to drink with my wine and cut off your head to hand in. All your pain and fear will disappear.

I'm quite merciful, aren't I?"

Chen Nan, though cornered, did not give up.

The light hidden in his eyes was inscrutable to anyone else, but he could interpret it clearly.

He was looking for a way to defeat Ghost Head.

His current situation was: he was a ten-year-old child, with only a dog by his side, and only a knife in his hand.

He had to make full use of everything. Perhaps there was still a chance to fight.

And where was the opponent's weakness?

In his infrared vision, the blood vessels on Ghost Head's body were clearly displayed. The AI system had analyzed several major arteries for him, which could serve as attack points.

Finally, Chen Nan chose the carotid artery in Ghost Head's neck.

It was the most superficial and also the most fatal. Once severed, without medical intervention, it was impossible to stop the bleeding.

Since Chen Nan had already chosen the blood vessel, the AI system only marked it.

He threw his backpack on the ground, took out two tubes of glucose, smashed them, and poured them into his mouth. At this moment, he absolutely could not afford to run out of energy.

After downing the two tubes of glucose, Chen Nan smashed the small bottles and said, "Do you think I'll definitely die in your hands? Let's see whose knife is faster!"

Ghost Head narrowed his eyes. Chen Nan gave him a completely different feeling now.

But deep down, a sense of shame quickly welled up. He was an adult, what kind of situations hadn't he experienced? Would he be swayed by such a child?

He gripped the two butterfly knives, walking closer to Chen Nan as he spoke, "Little brat, can big talk kill people?"

Chen Nan stared at Ghost Head, then immediately ordered the informants beside him to attack. This dog was the most timid, but at this most critical moment, it still erupted.

Barking, it charged at Ghost Head, and at the same time, Chen Nan activated the mice here. They emerged from all corners and also launched an attack on Ghost Head.

"A bunch of beasts, get lost!" Ghost Head kicked the dog away with one foot. The dog tumbled through the air, splashing rainwater.

However, several mice climbed onto Ghost Head's ankles and bit down.

"Ouch! Bastard!" Ghost Head yelped, shaking his foot non-stop, but the mice held on tight, and he couldn't shake them off for a while.

The dog got up and continued to attack Ghost Head, seizing the opportunity to bite his other leg. In an instant, both of Ghost Head's legs were restrained.

Chen Nan took this opportunity to launch his attack.

However, he had thought too simply, severely underestimating what a child could do. As soon as he approached, Ghost Head endured the pain and thrust a knife at him.

If the AI System hadn't immediately issued a warning and assisted him in dodging, he would have been hit by Ghost Head.

This, however, allowed Chen Nan to discover another use for the AI System.

Since it had integrated with his brain's nerves, it seemed to have the ability to influence his actions. Thinking back, without its influence, he, who had never handled a gun before, wouldn't have had such coordinated movements even with its help in aiming.

It seemed the AI System had become a complete part of his brain, and thus could influence his actions through the descending nervous system.

If that were the case, he would have to make good use of it.

Chen Nan charged at Ghost Head again, paying attention to his movements.

Ghost Head's attack came, but its speed, trajectory, and strength were all displayed in Chen Nan's eyes.

Then, the corresponding actions that appeared naturally allowed Chen Nan to quickly dodge his attack. At the same time, Chen Nan launched his own attack, his utility knife slashing across Ghost Head's thigh.

He had already slipped from under Ghost Head's arm to behind him.

Chen Nan confirmed that once the AI System collected Ghost Head's attack information, it would automatically generate a countermeasure. Then, it would execute this method as normal nerve impulses.

In this way, he was able to do something he shouldn't have been able to do.

Ghost Head clutched his wound and turned around, looking at Chen Nan in surprise. Chen Nan's performance just now was too unexpected.

How could a child possess such ability? Even if he were a potential Transcendent, it wouldn't be possible. This was related to combat techniques, and without long-term training, it was impossible to achieve.

But he couldn't be surprised for long, as he had to deal with the constant biting from the mice and the dog. Such endurance was also beyond ordinary people. It was indeed a good dog raised by the Wang siblings.

The first thing he had to do was kill the dog. Ghost Head quickly crouched down, plunging his right-hand knife towards the back of the dog's neck.

Chen Nan needed this opportunity precisely. Because Ghost Head crouched down, he could reach his neck better.

The AI System had already calculated that if Chen Nan acted quickly, he could seize this opportunity and end Ghost Head's life with one strike. He naturally couldn't let it pass and quickly rushed forward.

But Ghost Head sneered. Just as his right-hand knife pierced the dog's neck, his left-hand knife was immediately flung out, shooting towards Chen Nan.

The flying knife was as fast as lightning, but Chen Nan could still calculate its trajectory.

He couldn't retreat, couldn't completely dodge, otherwise, this opportunity would be completely lost.

"Pfft!" The knife pierced Chen Nan's shoulder, and he swept past Ghost Head's side.

They were back-to-back again, blood dripping from Chen Nan's wound.