At the time, Li Wanyun had been worrying that she couldn't afford much more weaponry when a firefight broke out between arms dealers, giving her the perfect opening to sweep up all their weapons in one go.
Of course, that had come at a cost.
Her storage space was now full.
Pressing a hand to her chest, Li Wanyun could hear her heart pounding with excitement. Days of exhaustion vanished in an instant.
Unable to hold back any longer, Li Wanyun laughed aloud.
Her clothes were creased from the journey, her hair was disheveled, and dark circles shadowed her eyes, but she radiated high spirits and fighting resolve-the confidence and arrogance of someone certain that destiny was on her side.
In the middle of her laughter, suddenly-
A hand tapped her shoulder from behind.
Li Wanyun froze, stopped smiling, and turned around in confusion.
Behind her stood a young woman with her hair casually tied in a ponytail, wearing a white Combat Jacket. She carried herself with an easy, almost languid freedom, while her narrow, upturned eyes had a naturally sharp edge.
When Li Wanyun turned, the woman gave a small smile.
Li Wanyun frowned. "Who are you?"
Sheng An's smile grew even brighter, her eyes curving. "Hello, Li Wanyun. You're finally back. I've been waiting for you."
Li Wanyun's pupils contracted.
Before she could think, her body reacted on instinct. She abruptly raised her arm, trying to push the woman away and make a quick escape.
That instinct had been etched into her body in her previous life.
Li Wanyun drove her elbow toward Sheng An's abdomen, the blow powerful and unexpected.
Yet Sheng An seemed to have anticipated it and raised a hand to block.
Bone struck bone, sending pain through Li Wanyun.
She's so strong!
Ignoring the