Revenge

They were atop a small mountain. The summit was relatively flat and open, but this terrain could not withstand the Aberrant Forms that would soon be closing in from all directions.

Faint tremors came from the slope below. From above, they could see many trees collapsing and depressions forming across the ground.

The howls from the mutated mouthparts drew closer and closer, carrying a faint but unnatural madness.

Bai Qi looked at Yao Di, who had been kicked unconscious to his feet by Si Jinyan. He pressed his lips together and solemnly advised, "Looking at the situation now, Yao Di must have left himself a backup plan. It's very dangerous for you to go down there. They're all coming for us."

They were on the spaceship now. Leaving immediately was the wisest choice.

Si Jinyan headed for the hatch. "If you want to leave, go first." Si Jinyan had already guessed Bai Qi's identity, so Bai Qi, as a Mermaid, was probably among the Aberrant Forms' targets as well.

Bai Qi watched Si Jin's departing back without surprise. His hand hanging at his side clenched as he said a few words: "Thank you." At last, everything was about to settle. All that remained was for his long-buried hatred to finally be laid to rest.

Si Jinyan glanced back at Bai Qi. Both remained silent.

A few seconds later, Si Jinyan's voice was calm and even. "It wasn't for you."

So there was no need to thank him.

Bai Qi smiled, and there was genuine relief in that smile.

Meanwhile, Si Jinyan could think only of Chi Li. What would Chi Li do if he left? He had to go find Chi Li. He remembered Chi Li's promise: once all this was over, Chi Li would take him away for their