"I see you now!" Niúrén shouted as he charged toward me, faster and angrier than before. Fear wasn't on my mind—only revenge. I dodged his first strike, but the second caught me full force and sent me flying through the air. Niúrén leaped after me, landing another blow that hurled me even higher. I had no control over my body; I was helpless in midair as he closed in for another attack.Wei darted into his face, distracting him and buying me precious seconds. I managed to grab a ledge, adjusting my fall and cushioning the impact. Niúrén snatched Wei and flung her aside. This time, I seized one of his knives. Sprinting toward him, I slashed at his feet—I'd realized his legs were his weakness. He felt the pain but showed no real damage. I was tiring, my movements slowing. Niúrén kicked me hard; I flew backward and crashed through the wall of a police station.Niúrén smashed through the same wall, scanning left and right. The raging fire outside no longer lit the room; he couldn't see me now. I crept silently, searching for anything I could use. The station was deserted—everyone must have fled when they heard Niúrén had been provoked. After rummaging through drawers, I found two pistols in the last one. I grabbed both. Thankfully, I knew how to use them.I burst out firing from both guns. Niúrén covered his face with his arms, but the bullets didn't penetrate. The magazines emptied too quickly. He charged. I executed a front flip, hands pressing his head downward as I completed the move, smashing his skull into the floor with my feet. He threw me off instantly. I snatched his knife again and struck hard behind one knee, then the other. He lunged for me, but I was too quick, hammering his knees repeatedly. Finally, he grabbed me and flung me away. He rushed forward—then collapsed. I'd weakened his knees.He didn't stay down. Crawling toward me, he smirked. I spotted a rifle nearby, scooped it up, and fired relentlessly. He seized the barrel and tried to hurl it away, but I held on tight. I was flung with it, crashing into a wooden crate that splintered on impact.Determined to end him once and for all, I noticed small balls scattered around me—each with a pull-ring. I grabbed one; the ring caught and came free. Without hesitation, I threw it at Niúrén. He dodged; it sailed outside and exploded seconds later. Grenades—I remembered now. Smiling, I pulled the pin on another deliberately.Niúrén roared to intimidate me, mouth gaping wide. I sprang forward, shoved the grenade inside, and flipped over him. Grabbing his hair, I yanked his head back as the blast detonated. The explosion tore off the upper half of his skull and sent me flying with the gruesome trophy in my grip. His thick-skinned, obese body slammed to the ground, partially destroyed, blood pooling everywhere.I smiled with grim satisfaction, clutching the piece of his head. As I stepped outside, Wei circled once and perched on my shoulder. May spotted the bird and ran from her hiding place. She hugged me tightly. "You did it! Yes, you did it!" We hurried back to the temple. The gates were locked, so we slipped in through a side entrance.Li Ming's room glowed with light, but I wasn't afraid. I strode in confidently and tossed the fragment of Niúrén's head onto the floor. Li Ming turned, eyes wide with shock. "What are you?" he asked.
