Xiao Wang had been keeping an eye on the distance behind them ever since earlier.
If they retreated now, backing out would be too slow—they simply did not have enough time. Turning around and sprinting with all their strength might offer a slight chance, but that would leave their backs completely exposed. If the enemy appeared then, they would be at a tremendous disadvantage, perhaps even facing certain death.
"Chief, we can only push forward. We can't retreat," Xiao Wang shouted to Xu Liyan.
Xu Liyan quickly understood what Xiao Wang meant.
With his gun raised, he sprinted forward at full speed, hoping to get out of the alley before Qi Zhenghao appeared.
Just as Xu Liyan had taken only a few steps, a figure flashed past him.
It was Xiao Wang.
"Chief, watch the alley entrance. If he appears, open fire immediately and cover me."
Xiao Wang practiced martial arts, and his movement speed far surpassed Xu Liyan's.
He intended to use his speed to rush out of the alley and hold Qi Zhenghao back.
And if Qi Zhenghao appeared midway, Xu Liyan's gunfire would provide brief cover.
"Alright. Be careful."
As Xu Liyan hurried forward, he raised his gun and aimed at the alley entrance.
Xiao Wang gripped his dagger tightly, circulated his breathing technique, and employed the footwork of the Tiger Guard Fist.
As he ran, an elusive grace continually surfaced.
He focused completely, his gaze locked on the alley exit.
When he was around twenty meters away, a black gun barrel poked out from beside the wall.
It was Qi Zhenghao's gun.
"Chief, left!"
At Xiao Wang's warning, Xu Liyan spotted the exposed barrel as well.
He immediately opened fire.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Xu Liyan's marksmanship was precise. Two of his shots struck the gun barrel