Fan Zhe casually tossed the crossbow and bolt onto a seat in the front row, then strode over and sat in the driver's seat. Just as he was about to start the engine, he caught a glimpse of something flashing past in the mirror.
His dazed expression instantly vanished. Through the mirror, Fan Zhe stared hard at the spot where he had noticed the anomaly. There seemed to be nothing behind the empty seats, but if he looked closely through the gaps, he could make out a patch of color that did not belong on this bus.
Someone was there.
Realizing this, Fan Zhe did not immediately leave his seat. Instead, he started the engine as though he had noticed nothing.
The instant the engine rumbled to life, Fan Zhe and the figure behind the seats rose to their feet at the same time and sprinted toward the crossbow and bolt!
Since Fan Zhe was closer, he easily snatched the Compound Crossbow off the seat first. Just as he was about to grab the bolt as well, a gleaming silver hook suddenly swung toward him!
The fishhook wrapped precisely around the tail of the bolt, yanking it to the floor before Fan Zhe could grab it. Then it swiftly reeled back along the fishing line into Li Xian's hand.
Fan Zhe's heart sank at the sight, while Li Xian breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately put away the Fishing Rod, then tightened his grip on the bolt.
He had already used the Sea Fishing Rod on his first night in the instance. Now it was just an ordinary fishing rod, without its automatic aiming function, so perhaps that successful cast had been pure luck...
Along with the boost from the Misfortune Toe Bone in his pocket.
Fan Zhe's gaze