Chapter 4 – Escaping Difficulty
Translator: lazysoozan ()
Hearing this, Yuan Xi swore. He can"t be so unlucky, he thought. Come on, come on!
He quietly moved positions. From this angle, he could see all those involved. There was a 3-D hologram. The two sc.u.mbags were standing in front, opposite [the image of] a man dressed in a silver uniform on the screen.
The uniform style was simple and atmospheric, the lines [of the uniform] flattering the lines of his body. His hair was a pure gold and his skin was white, [appearing] almost bloodless. His five features* were handsome, but those green eyes were like snakes. Even through the screen, he could still feel the malicious intent harbored in those eyes.
Seeing such a person, Yuan Xi"s heart jolted. This was probably the federal official named Feng Yun. Just looking at him like this, he thought that he was absolutely not a good person.
Compared to Bazi"s fury, the other scoundrel seemed calmer though there was also a slight twinkle in his black eyes. He obviously did not expect Feng Yun to be so fierce.
He (Bazi) managed to calm his voice and said: "Colonel Feng Yun, our request is very simple. You just need to open the port corridor and we"ll immediately release more than 50 people go as soon as we leave."
On the screen, the corners of the [man"s] mouth was hooked up in a tight smile of outright malice: "I told you. Surrender what you took, and I"ll consider leaving you your lives."
The criminal with the low voice became angry: "Do you really see the lives of the 54 federal citizens on this ship as nothing? Or do you think we dare not kill them?"
Having said that, he narrowed his eyes dangerously, but there was no fluctuation on Feng Yun"s face on the monitor across him. Instead, he (FY) shook his finger and said: "My patience is limited and you don"t have much time."
He was so indifferent that the criminal unwillingly asked: "If more than 50 people died, do you think you will remain in office? If we expose your image, what do you think you will end up with?"
The handsome man on the monitor squinted and laughed with his whole body: "You think I"ll give you the chance?"
When he said this, the criminal"s face changed. He lowered his head and his face became unsightly.
Feng Yun added: "Well, if you don"t want to give it to me, you can take it to h.e.l.l with you."
When he(FY) said this, Bazi became anxious and he shouted: "You can"t! You dare not! If something like this happens under your jurisdiction, you will certainly be unable to eat and walk around [freely]."
That Feng Yun was unmoved. Finally, he gave them a big smile then forcibly cut the connection, ending the conversation with them.
Yuan Xi watched the entire course of events, scolding both the sc.u.m official and those two f.u.c.king officials in his heart. Why don"t those three dregs come together and die? Their lives are a scourge to the common people!
There is no [hope of] rescue, and no indication of what those two criminals are going to do.
At that time, the starship violently shook and a succession of sharp alarms sounded. Feng Yun, that sc.u.m, started attacking like this!
The two scoundrels also panicked. They quickly moved to the main control room of the starship and shouted: "Take off! Give me a quick take off!"
Under these circ.u.mstances, taking off by force is the same as courting death. However, being forced by [the attacking federal] weapons, the controller had [no choice but to] start the starship"s power system.
The two criminals suddenly ran to the right rear area of the s.p.a.ceship, and Yuan Xi"s heart moved with them. That place seemed to be the [central] powerhouse of the starship. Bazi took out another long pipe [that were as thick as] chopsticks, which Yuan Xi had noticed on the aerodyne**. At that time, this was the thing that brought them inside the starship in an instant. Did they have a method to return?
That Bazi started to insert the pipe into the energy slot just like he did last time, but the other scoundrel stopped him: "We can"t waste any more energy. Since we can"t use these 50 plus people to threaten the Federation, they"re already wastes. We should dispose of them first."
As soon as their voices died away, they turned around again. Yuan Xi was shocked. He knew he couldn"t wait any longer; he couldn"t let them kill anymore. He touched the remote control-like weapon he hid in his arms, which was the same weapon he dropped and [accidentally] killed Vice-Captain Li. It boosted his courage and went to catch up [with the criminals].
Although the two thugs were armed, they were more high-tech than his. However, during this period of observation, Yuan Xi realized the two men"s physical fitness was very average, and they relied completely on their weapons. If Yuan Xi could grab the opportunity, he is sure to bring them both down.
Yuan Xi took a deep breath. He grew up without his parents, and was brought up in the streets and alleyways, using Chinese boxing to avoid being bullied. Others would dare not say anything about his abilities, and would speedily run away.
He ran at full speed and arrived in the cabin before the two thugs. The pa.s.sengers in the cabin were already rioting because of the sudden absence of the criminals. They wanted to escape, but the starship was [already] in the air and it was impossible [for them] to leave. There was no order and the cabin was in chaos.
Yuan Xi did not have the time to calm them at that moment. He quickly lay in ambush were the criminals were about to appear.
Yuan Xi looked [at the situation] calmly. He had to him them both all at once. If he only killed one person first, then the other was sure to fight him.
Yuan Xi held his breath, ignoring the screams, curses, and crying around him. He locked all of his spirit [and focus] on the two thugs. He had not used the weapon and did not know the range. However, in the present situation, he could only minimize the probability of failure. Thus, when the criminals approached him, he suddenly attacked.
The thugs ran to the cabin, and all their attention was drawn by the chaos in the cabin. They took out their weapons and began to the suppress the pa.s.sengers.
Now! Yuan Xi aimed at Bazi, who was the closest to him. He pressed down hard, and a white light flashed in front of them. It hit him!
Bazi"s face was filled with terror and incomprehension. He died without understanding that he was [in fact] dying.
Yuan Xi felt strong discomfort in his heart, but quickly locked onto the other thug, who was shocked by Bazi"s [sudden] death. Yuan Xi knew that this was an excellent opportunity, as he (the thug) was currently startled and off guard. As long as he can grasp the moment, he will surely be able to bring an end to this!
So, Yuan Xi did not hesitate at all. The weapon was fired again, and the white light reappeared.
However, the criminal was not an ordinary person. He had a very high psychological quality and an especially keen sense of danger. His was obviously more capable than Bazi. If Yuan Xi hit him first, he will surely fail miserably.
Thanks to Yuan Xi"s careful observations on the road, he knew that that Bazi was impatient and impetuous, so he chose to attack him first.
At the pivotal moment, the thug activated the defense system on his wrist and was covered by a faint blue light. Although he did not escape Yuan Xi"s attack, he directly absorbed the impact of the weapon without injury.
Losing his chance, Yuan Xi knew that shooting again would be ineffective. He quickly found another place to hide, just [in time] to avoid the attack launched by the thug.
Now in this situation, the criminal has a protective shield around his body. His rash attack had no effect, and [it in fact caused him to] expose himself! What should he do? Yuan Xi narrowed his eyes as his thoughts raced.
He aimed at the weapon in the criminal"s hands! If that weapon were destroyed, the criminal would be like a beast without tusks, and it would be much easier to kill him.
But there is another problem. It"s not difficult to aim at a person, but it is very difficult to aim at a weapon. Yuan Xi was untrained. Although he has excellent eyesight, could he really hit it understand such circ.u.mstances?
A large drop of sweat slipped down his forehead. It was impossible for him to not be nervous! He was just an ordinary man who went experienced so many things in this strange [and unfamiliar] world. Those who were even slightly mentally weaker [than him] would have collapsed long ago. He can still endure this; [he just] needs to survive!
Yes, he wants to live, he can"t die! And there are more than 50 lives on this ship! Although they were all strangers, they are all [still] human beings with families, with parents and children***.
Thinking of the tragic deaths of his parents and his lonely life, he did not want such tragedy to happen again.
Yuan Xi, he silently said to himself, you can do it.
He took a deep breath and ignored all the noise around him. He completely focused on that weapon. Although the thug was madly shooting all around them, he only saw the silver, rectangular weapon and the muzzle****.
The starship was attacked again, and the ship shook violently. Fear was finally seen in the thug"s eyes. He was afraid! Yuan Xi licked his lips. At that very moment, he fired the weapon!
A flash of white light was followed by a violent explosion.
He didn"t expect such an serendipitous event. Yuan Xi took aim. The weapon in the scoundrel"s hands was destroyed. Unexpectedly, a large amount of energy burst out, which weakened the thug"s protective shield and lightened it to a light blue color, leaving only a thin layer.
He can"t miss this opportunity. Yuan Xi continuously pulled the trigger, emitting white light [from the weapon]. However, the thug was no herbivorous prey*****. He quickly dodged and moved toward where Bazi died.
Yuan Xi knew he was going to grab Bazi"s weapons. He (YX) could not let him succeed! Yuan Xi no longer hid, and increased the speed of the attacks from his weapon to the highest level, which will surely kill him (the thug).
At the last moment, as the thug was about to touch [the deceased Bazi"s] weapon, a middle-aged woman suddenly appeared and s.n.a.t.c.hed the weapon that was lying on the floor.
The onlookers who apparently noticed their battle boldly reached out to support [Yuan Xi]. Yuan Xi was moved, but the thug threw himself at the woman and grabbed her neck, strangling her with his bare hands.
A middle-aged man who appeared to be the woman"s husband roared. As soon as he was about to rush over, Yuan Xi suddenly stopped him. Yuan Xi did not explain, but lifted his arms and pointed [his weapon] at the thug. His eyes did not blink. He pulled the trigger. White light flew [from his weapon] and immediately hit [the thug]!
The author has something to say:
There"s one more day (＾Ｕ＾)ノ~ＹＯ
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*refers to the eyebrows, nose, eyes, mouth, and ears.
**aerodyne = flying car
*** this was translated as sons on baidu, but I wanted to be more inclusive. Why only sons? Daughters are important, too! Fight the patriarchy!!!! Fight misogynism!!!! (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻
**** Baidu said this was the "deep hole in the weapon", but I figured it meant muzzle?
***** 吃素 = vegetarian…. I don"t know how that"s relevant, so I figured it was a metaphor and changed it to something similar that hopefully makes more sense
T/N: The stuff in […] is stuff that I added that wasn"t in the MTL. Hope you guys don"t mind my additions. If it bothers you, let me know and I"ll stop!
Also, that one criminal has gone unnamed for so long…Author, why not just name him and get rid of the trouble of constantly referring to him as criminal/thug/scoundrel/rapscallion?
And, did we just see the ML….??? o(=´∇｀=)o Although, I hope FY isn"t the ML, because he sounds like a jerk!
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