A Bloody Path!

Research Institute.

Fifth floor, a sealed office.

As soon as the door opened, Dong Xuebin and Zhong Lizhen cautiously stepped out.

"Let's keep heading downstairs." Dong Xuebin turned his head to Zhong Lizhen. "We'll definitely run into soldiers soon. Stay close to me and don't leave my side for even a step."

Zhong Lizhen nodded. "I know."

"Mm. I'll handle everything else."

"Alright. Then what do I need to do?"

"You? Just follow behind me. Don't worry about anything."

"Then let me tell you the route first. Going down from here leads to the back entrance. There might be fewer soldiers there, but the back entrance may be locked, and the password may already have been changed. If I have to pick the lock, it might take me some time. Be prepared for that."

"That's fine."

"Then let's go. Like I said, if necessary..."

"If necessary, don't worry about me. I know."

Dong Xuebin had only said that because Zhong Lizhen had no idea what her relationship with Dong Xuebin was. Naturally, he could not abandon Hui Lan's aunt and run off alone. How would he explain it to Han Jing when he got back? How would he explain it to Xie Huilan? Ever since entering the system, Dong Xuebin had always had that stubborn temperament. Once his ferocity came out, he cared about nothing. Even if he ran out of remaining time, he would live and die with Zhong Lizhen.

At the stairwell.

Dong Xuebin went ahead to check the situation. It was quiet, with no sign of footsteps. He gestured to Zhong Lizhen behind him, and they went downstairs together.

Fifth floor...

Fourth floor...

Third floor...

"Wait!" Dong Xuebin suddenly stopped.

"What is it?" Zhong Lizhen had not noticed anything unusual.

But Dong Xuebin grabbed her arm and