Three-Way Standoff
The tea counter in the training room was made of thin slabs. Not to mention that Sequence Holder like Song Sijia and Zhang Xuezhou, who were not physically strong, could break the counter with a single punch, ordinary people would have no problem doing the same.
The countertop is thin and brittle, offering virtually no protection or concealment.
The counter cannot provide protection, but it does offer excellent visual obstruction.
Neither Luo Tianming nor Luo Hui could see who Zhang Xuezhou was pointing his gun at.
A board that can be pierced by a fist naturally cannot stop bullets fired from a gun, especially the Song Household's guns.
Although there was a layer of material in between, this layer did not hinder the bullets much.
"Luo Tianming, you're finished. As soon as they fire a single shot to put you on guard, you'll be hit by my flying needle!"
"How do you know he's not aiming at you? If you dodge his bullets, I'll kill you with a single shot!"
Zhang Xuezhou lay down, while Luo Tianming and Professor Luo Hui resumed their verbal sparring.
The two appear to be having a conversation, but these words are actually meant for a third party, thereby increasing the probability of Zhang Xuezhou and Song Sijia making a misjudgment.
Zhang Xuezhou's actions have further increased the uncertainty.
If Professors Luo Tianming and Luo Hui could previously identify shooting targets based on Zhang Xuezhou and Song Sijia's eye contact and muscle exertion, they have now completely lost their judgment.
The two could only try to increase their leverage through words.
Those who haven't reached the Seventh Sequence and are at the Sixth Sequence will find it difficult to ignore bullets and will still need to rely on dodging abilities to avoid them.
"This gun of mine is a penetrating weapon that the Song Household modified 237 times. Song Sijia and I have some experience in shooting. I once broke Song Xianzong's fingers and toes while blind firing. I hope you two can help me truly distinguish who is the confused old man, so that I won't be reckless when I fire!"
Professors Luo Tianming and Luo Hui had previously considered Zhang Xuezhou and others as an unexpected variable in the battle.
But after the other side found cover in just a short while, both of their expressions turned grim.
If we were to ask who is the most powerful among the Sixth Sequence individuals in Western Capital City, there is no definitive answer. Even the ranking by the Sequence Committee is not entirely satisfactory.
But if it's about who's good at something, there's little debate about that.
Song Xianzong's marksmanship and ability to dodge gunfire were the best in Western Capital City. The fact that Zhang Xuezhou and others could hit and wound Song Xianzong, even when he was in his twilight years, means that their marksmanship was extremely strong and they posed a certain threat to high- Sequence Holder.
Zhang Xuezhou and his group, armed with special firearms, are a force to be reckoned with. Their abilities have evolved from merely disrupting the rhythm of battle to becoming a threat that could even determine life or death in conflicts.
This made Luo Tianming purse his lips, and Professor Luo Hui seemed to be deep in thought.
"Song Xianzong's fingers and toes were indeed shot off, and they weren't as functional after being reattached," Luo Tianming sneered first. "Luo Hui, you planted explosives in your twilight years, which not only affected me, but also Chang Kong Yinghao and Chang Kong Yinglian, and hundreds of engineers. Your crimes are heinous; only someone who has completely lost their mind and fallen into chaos would do such a thing!"
"Luo Tianming, I only need to emphasize your age; you're already ninety-two. You're the one who's truly fallen into the chaos of old age," Professor Luo Hui said. "The A9 lab is yours, the explosives were planted in advance by you, and blowing up Chang Kongyinghao and the others was most advantageous to you. You did all of these things."
Why would I blow myself up when I'm trying to blow them up?
"It's precisely because you blew yourself up that you were able to categorize yourself as a victim and hide, thus making it easier to escape. Otherwise, why didn't you get blown up?"
"Do you think I would do something so stupid when I'm living comfortably in my retirement home?"
When people are confused, they act illogically and it's normal for them to do stupid things.
Professor Luo Tianming and Professor Luo Hui looked at each other.
Having been together for decades, the two knew each other almost inside and out. It was precisely because of this that they were at odds with each other, making it extremely difficult to determine a winner or loser.
At this point, a variable was introduced: the two were also trying to gain the assistance of Zhang Xuezhou and others.
The verbal sparring between the two wouldn't last long. After failing to find the medicine, Luo Tianming couldn't withstand his injuries, and Professor Luo Hui didn't want any further accidents to happen.
In the meantime, the two will inevitably add bombshell information to prove each other's treachery.
"I haven't fallen into chaos, and you probably aren't either," Luo Tianming testified. "But you definitely have ambitions. Tell me, now that things have come to this, what exactly did you get from Luo Zhong, or did you kill him?"
"Luo Tianming, you've truly become so mentally confused that you're babbling incoherently," Professor Luo Hui continued his attack, a thought flashing through his mind. "Zhang Xuezhou, you should have heard clearly that Luo Tianming is rambling on and on; he's far from being normal!"
"Gentlemen, are you talking about the last emperor, Luo Zhong? What happened to him?"
At this point, Zhang Xuezhou dared not be the first to fire, let alone make a judgment. But since Professor Luo Hui had dragged the matter into his hands, Zhang Xuezhou had no choice but to respond.
"Luo Zhong was naturally the last emperor of the Luofu Empire," Luo Tianming said. "His abilities were unfathomable. After he was beheaded, his head was placed in a warm jade box and preserved with a precious jade ointment. He did not die after his body was severed; on the contrary, he survived!"
"Zhang Xuezhou, did you hear the nonsense spouted by this senile old man?" Professor Luo Hui sneered.
"Luo Hui, don't worry. Since I dared to say it, I'll prove to them that Luo Chong is alive," Luo Tianming said. "Your repeated denials are the proof that you have a guilty conscience. Once I prove it's true, it will prove that you have ulterior motives and are the instigator of this whole affair. You won't escape the final punishment!"
"You continue speaking, and I will continue listening. I will make my own judgment after I have finished!"
Zhang Xuezhou echoed in agreement.
For him to survive, he needed to fight to the death with Luo Tianming and Luo Hui, and he also needed to make both sides believe that he was on the other's side, rather than making it a one-way street.
But getting both Luo Tianming and Luo Hui to believe him at the same time is a difficult task.
Having listened to Luo Tianming and Professor Luo Hui arguing for so long, he had already figured out that the matter was most likely caused by Professor Luo Hui, while Luo Tianming had been caught off guard.
Song Sijia might have difficulty understanding all of this, but how could he not understand?
Based solely on Professor Luo Hui's consistent denial of Luo Tianming's claims about Luo Zhong, Zhang Xuezhou was already able to make a fairly accurate assessment.
"Very good, you are a rational young man who will not be easily swayed by words," Luo Tianming said with satisfaction. "Then I will explain things clearly, and justice will prevail. You will be able to make an accurate judgment and see who is the unreasonable madman."
"Human ambition is far more terrifying than chaos," Professor Luo Hui sneered. "Some people don't deserve to talk about justice; their only justice is death, which everyone must face!"
"Zhu Hui, you've enjoyed decades of good times in the Alliance States, have you forgotten everything from the past?"
Luo Tianming sighed softly and began calling out Professor Luo Hui's real name from his previous job.
This made Professor Luo Hui's heart skip a beat, and he almost wanted to shoot the flying needle in his hand.