Transform into a human

As soon as Xiadu escaped the atmosphere, several airships followed behind. The "Blue Broom" was a cargo ship, and it was naturally no match for Xiadu in terms of speed.

"Pop".

The police airship that had intercepted them ahead emitted a huge bubble that engulfed the blue broom. Then, two steam armors shot out from the landing module and easily tore through the spaceship's walls as they approached.

"Bang!"

"bite."

Xia Du fired in vain; the Tearstone Gun, specially made at great expense, couldn't even leave a mark. As for using incense mist to penetrate it, that was out of the question, since each steam armor had its own independent air circulation system!

In fact, frequent criminals know that surrendering to the police is the best option when facing arrest. As long as they do not resist, the police have no chance to use force, and their lives are absolutely guaranteed in the short term.

But this time the pursuers are completely different!

Normally, after Tear Stone Bubble successfully captures its target, the next step is to persuade it to surrender and then carry it away with enhanced transport. But when these guys actually broke into the cabin, Xia Du knew in that instant that Marlowe's father must have activated the special rules of engagement!

The so-called special rules of engagement mean that police officers can carry out lethal attacks on any threatening target, and how to determine whether there is a "threat" is entirely up to their own judgment.

Sure enough, the leading armored knight slowly drew a broadsword almost as tall as two people from behind his back. Its cold light was like a waterfall. Before Xia Du could catch his breath, he had already slashed down on him!

Xia didn't dodge—another armored unit had already raised its long gun, the dark muzzle wider than her waist!

Without hesitation, she raised her gun and fired at the muzzle of the gun in the back row. The whistling of the bullet forced the shooter to pause and quickly raise his gun to dodge.

Taking advantage of that instant, Xia Du suddenly raised his left arm and met the heavy sword with lightning speed with his bare hands.

Slurp—!

The expected bloody scene did not occur. The sword did not sever the arm, but instead slid to the side strangely the moment it touched her palm, as if it had struck an invisible film of oil.

Xia Du's left hand was already covered in Yue Lai's "oil and saliva"! Any chopping or slashing could be easily deflected.

The armored knight reacted extremely quickly, immediately changing his move after missing his target with his sword. He effortlessly retracted his heavy sword, and the tip suddenly turned into a straight thrust—but Xia Du had already used that slip to spin and dart into the cabin behind him.

The sealed door slowly closed, cutting off the gunner's view.

She leaned against the bulkhead, her breathing still catching in her throat—

"Sizzle!!"

The deafening roar nearly ripped her eardrums. The thick alloy bulkhead was pierced through like paper, and the tip of a broadsword burst through the wall, grazing her shoulder as a few strands of hair slowly drifted down.

The sword tip was just a hair's breadth away from her throat.

Even through the metal, she could almost see the cold killing intent in the armored knight's eyes.

Before she could even feel fear, Xia Du abruptly lowered her body, almost touching the ground—the next second, the horizontal slash of the sword swept across the spot where she had just stood, tearing a hideous gash in the cabin wall, and the external lights and steam pierced in, illuminating a ferocious figure.

Not finished yet.

Just as her figure was exposed in front of the crack—

"Bang!"

Gunfire roared in the distance, and a jet of hot steam pierced through the cabin, exploding Xia Du's chest and creating a huge hole in the cabin wall behind him.

It's that shooter!

He had already anticipated this moment, just waiting for his teammates to open the shooting line for him.

These are the police headquarters' most advanced killing machines; just two of them were enough to drive a four-way Taoist priest to the brink of death.

Fortunately, "Xia Du" was not bleeding after being shot, and her Stand shattered suddenly, scattering like stained glass all over the ground.

In another cabin at the stern, Xia Du quietly emerged from his cup, a fine layer of cold sweat beading on his forehead.

She's already died once!

The glass that was originally on the table has turned into shards all over the floor. This relic from a scoundrel saved her life, but the chance to take someone else's place in death is only once!

The sound of metal being torn apart echoed in the distance. The greatsword knights transformed into a demolition crew, each sword strike destroying a cabin, while the archers hid in the steam behind them, waiting to deliver the fatal blow at the crucial moment.

Precise and ruthless, even when hunting a rabbit, it leaves no chance for the summer capital.

The Blue Broom wasn't large. As each cabin was torn apart, Xia Du's life was nearing its end. With warships lurking outside, her chances of survival were slim.

Even if that guy comes, it'll be too late...

That's what she thought.

"What are you thinking? He's still in the university town. How could he suddenly appear here? He's lived for so long and can't even afford a spaceship..."

"I haven't tasted it yet, what a pity."

However, Xia Du did not regret it. Even if she had to choose again, she would still choose to pay for the crime with blood and let Marlo go to hell to repent. This was what she had promised that girl.

Although it was a one-sided promise to the dead.

After all, since he has been called "father" by others, he should do something about it.

The heavy footsteps grew closer, and Xia Du couldn't help but tremble. His heart pounded wildly, and the more he tried to calm down, the more panicked he became.

Yes, who can be without fear of death? Especially since she cherishes this world so much, and there are so many things worth loving.

She silently raised the gun and pressed it against her heart—that way, at least she could keep her pretty face.

"Will that guy turn me into a specimen? That would be a kind of 'eternal companionship.'"

"Thinking about it carefully, it doesn't seem so bad?"

She started to let her mind wander, but her index finger quietly tightened its grip.

At the critical moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang in my ears:

"Is this how it's going to end?"

Xia Du burst into tears instantly.

The musket was thrown to the ground, and she buried herself in Yue Lai's chest, sobbing loudly, just like when they first met many years ago.

"You bastard!"

"They're here now, why are you still cursing..."

"You're always like this!" Xia Du punched him hard in the chest. "If you don't accept me, why did you come to save me in the first place!"

"Uh... let's keep things separate."

Only when the footsteps of the steam-armored warriors drew closer did Xia Du finally calm down. She asked softly:

"What to do next...?"

"You crybaby, are you only now realizing you should keep your voice down?"

"you!"

"Haha, I'm just kidding. Watch closely."

Yue Lai gently took her hand and led her straight out of the cabin to the armored knight. Hearing the cabin door open, the knight turned around immediately, but ignored Yue Lai and the armored knight who were standing right in front of him.

So close to the summer capital, one could even hear the panting of the police officers inside the armored unit.

The two walked through the passage filled with the steam of the tearstones, making clear footsteps, until they brushed past the archer lurking in the shadows and passed through the gaping hole in the spaceship.

Outside the cabin were densely packed police airships. Yue Lai and his companion strolled among them, leisurely enjoying the beautiful starry sky.

This was the first time Xia Du had ever walked through the sea of ​​stars without any protection. It felt as if he could reach out and touch the dazzling stars, and the planet called "Jing Shu" was right next to him.

It hangs before your eyes, the gray landmasses and pristine white cloud vortexes so clear they take your breath away. In the distance, stars, like shattered diamonds, gleam brightly against the dark velvet backdrop. In the deeper background, the Milky Way, like a fading silver mist, silently sinks into the eternal dark sky.

Thanks to the tear stone bubble used to capture small spaceships, the two could communicate without any hindrance inside this huge bubble.

Yue Lai: "I think Serena sounds prettier. The name 'Jingshu' is really like a cow chewing a peony."

"You've reminded me."

Yue Lai was baffled: "Remind you of what?"

"Like a cow chewing on a peony."

Xia Du grabbed Yue Lai by the collar and kissed him fiercely.