I am a Flower Vase in an Infinite World / I Am a Useless flower in an infinite

Chapter 42

In that moment, Gu Ming's dim eyes became extremely bright, as if dusty jewels had been wiped, bursting forth with dazzling light. He tightly held Tang Ning's hand, just as he had done before when running with Tang Ning on the dormitory stairs, pulling him away from Qi Yun.

Qi Yun did not stop them, or perhaps, at this moment, Qi Yun was too preoccupied. He clutched his head in agony, veins protruding on his forehead, resembling slender pythons moving beneath the skin.

The wind swept through the spacious academic building, emitting a mournful sound, as if an invisible monster was howling.

Footsteps, the rustling of paper, the mournful wind—amidst all the chaotic noises distorted by flames, a set of footsteps different from the three emerged behind them, banging forcefully. The rapid and intense sounds seemed inhuman, evoking thoughts of bouncing marbles in a confined space, and the oppressive feeling surged amid this dense and continuous noise.

Zhou Chuan ran at the forefront, turning back first. In the next moment, Zhou Chuan's eyes widened, as if he had seen something shocking, a impact so great that he forgot to flee.

Gu Ming also turned his head, and though Tang Ning couldn't see Gu Ming's face, he could feel Gu Ming gripping his hand with intense force, as if trying to crush Tang Ning's hand bones.

What's happening?

Just as Tang Ning was about to turn around, a suppressed scream came from behind: "Don't look back!"

Tang Ning froze in place.

The rapid footsteps drew closer, and Gu Ming suddenly released Tang Ning's hand. "Zhou Chuan! Take him away—" Before he could finish, Gu Ming let out a tragic scream, as if struck forcefully in the abdomen by some unseen presence!

"Ah! Ah! Ah!" Gu Ming emitted a heart-wrenching cry.

Simultaneously, Qi Yun, like a trapped beast, let out a low roar of pain.

Those two equally agonizing sounds continued behind Tang Ning, freezing his brain entirely.

What's happening?

Zhou Chuan rushed to Tang Ning, but instead of immediately taking him away as Gu Ming instructed, he locked his sharp gaze on something behind Tang Ning. "Gu Ming is dying."

Zhou Chuan told Tang Ning, "If we don't go save him now, he'll be beaten to death."

"Can you save him?" Tang Ning asked, trembling.

"The one who can save him isn't me," Zhou Chuan turned his head, casting a peculiar look at Tang Ning. "It's you."

What?

Me?

How could I possibly save Gu Ming?

Tang Ning stared blankly at Zhou Chuan. He saw Zhou Chuan's expression becoming increasingly strange, every inch of his face trembling subtly. The grip on Tang Ning's hand tightened and shook. Tang Ning heard Zhou Chuan say with a breathy voice, "Actually, since the first time I tracked you, I noticed something remarkable."

That day, the three of them had set their individual action plans in the classroom. Tang Ning followed Qi Yun, and Zhou Chuan followed Tang Ning. Zhou Chuan successfully persuaded Gu Ming to give up for two reasons.

First, Qi Yun harbored hostility towards Gu Ming, and Gu Ming trailing them meant walking into a death trap.

Second, Zhou Chuan possessed a card called the Hunter Card.

【Hunter Card Setting 1: You are an excellent hunter, and your senses and physical abilities are significantly enhanced.】

【Hunter Card Setting 2: In the jungle game, the roles of hunter and prey can switch at any time.】