Everyone turned their heads to look, and Sky Thief Rat furrowed his brow. He had already secured this place; normally, no one would come here.
If these people weren’t theirs, it could only mean they were called by Xiang Yu or Yuan Huai.
The leader was wearing a black tight suit, which perfectly outlined a stunning figure, even standing between Long Wu and Wang Qian could not diminish her presence.
A dozen people walked in calmly.
"Why are you here?" Xiang Yu asked with a frown, realizing these were the people Han Rumei brought from the Secret Group.
They belonged to The Dark Department and usually wouldn’t appear. Although Xiang Yu hadn’t called them today, Han Rumei had been silently following him.
It was already a critical moment; if they didn’t show up, Xiang Yu might be headed for death.
"To save you," Han Rumei replied.
She hadn’t brought many, who might not be a match for Sky Thief Rat’s men, but rescuing Xiang Yu should be possible.
"Quickly, take everyone away," Xiang Yu commanded.
The Secret Group didn’t send many people, even if they joined in, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Sky Thief Rat’s men, resulting in senseless sacrifice.
"Boss, we won’t leave,"
"Yes, Boss, don’t underestimate us; you three can defeat dozens, and we can too."
Most from the Secret Group were selected from the elite of the Tianlong Squad; they were the crème de la crème.
Though moved by Xiang Yu asking them to leave, they wouldn’t. Today, their appearance carried a resolve to die if necessary.
Han Rumei’s arrival was surprising to all, except for Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan, because no one had ever seen these people.
Including Yuan Huai and Wang Qian.
"Did you hear? They volunteered to come out; I couldn’t stop them," Han Rumei said sternly.
Sky Thief Rat was the happiest; having Long Wu and Wang Qian was excellent already, now with Han Rumei, it was even better. They could separate the weekdays into different groups.
Sky Thief Rat sat at the back, coughed a few times, signaling everyone to quiet down. Then, with a beaming smile, shouted, "In a while, leave these three women alive, and ruin the others for me."
People from the Holy Mouse Hall started cheering; these three women were rare beauties, even just a glance would be a feast for their eyes.
Han Rumei stood there cold-faced, not alarmed by Sky Thief Rat’s words; she had trained herself to remain composed amidst honor and disgrace.
"Attack," Sky Thief Rat shouted.
He didn’t believe that these people were as skilled as Xiang Yu; having over a hundred on his side should handle them easily.
Combat broke out again, as Holy Mouse Hall members charged at those from the Secret Group.
The Secret Group consisted of elite selections from the Tianlong Squad and was not to be underestimated.
Although engaged in intelligence-gathering and assassination, and having seldom been able to showcase their skills, now was their time to shine.
Four rushed into the fray and stood beside Xiang Yu, lifting him and heading for the exit.
"Let go of me," Xiang Yu shouted.
The four ignored Xiang Yu’s command and took him away.
Seeing Xiang Yu being rescued, Holy Mouse Hall members surrounded them en masse.
The other Secret Group members quickly circled Xiang Yu for protection. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel-fire.net
They had it settled coming in, aiming only to rescue Xiang Yu; doing so meant mission accomplished.
The scene was chaotic; everyone surrounded Xiang Yu and his rescuers, while Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan at the back were less targeted.
The Secret Group members fought ferociously; they seemed almost inhuman in their prowess.
Despite Han Rumei being a woman, she stood in the inner circle, safeguarding Xiang Yu. Although instructed not to harm women, she suffered a slash in the chaos.
Raised high by four, Xiang Yu could see clearly; there was no way for a full breakout.
"Let me go, I command you, let me go," Xiang Yu shouted from above.
Abandoning his brothers to escape alone wasn’t his style. He’d rather stay and face life or death together.
Now exhausted, Xiang Yu would have easily escaped from the four had he been in peak form.
"Protect the boss," they shouted.
Their sole thought was to get Xiang Yu out quickly.
Witnessing the Secret Group members being slammed down one by one, Xiang Yu’s heart ached. As he neared the door, carried by the four, he suddenly yelled and leapt down.
"Boss!" The Secret Group members saw this and anxiously surrounded Xiang Yu.
Biting his teeth, Xiang Yu charged at the Holy Mouse Hall attackers, suddenly energized. Sweeping his body in fierce effort, he punched them down, one by one.
Tie Zhuzi and Xiao Xuan, seeing this, yelled and joined the fray.
The Secret Group members, seeing Xiang Yu refusing to leave, went wild and roared into action.
Sky Thief Rat sat back, sighed, and shook his head—not from pity, but disdain towards ignorance.
This battle was about momentum, a fearless courage to face death.
Everyone went berserk, frightening Holy Mouse Hall members in their unprecedented violent clash.
Despite numbers on their side, Xiang Yu and others didn’t lack courage, but their strength faltered.
One by one, Secret Group brothers fell, and soon Yuan Huai, Tie Zhuzi, Xiao Xuan lay beaten.
Only three women and Xiang Yu, wielding an iron rod, remained in a desperate stand.
Most Holy Mouse Hall fighters already lay defeated, the remainder wounded, now regarding Xiang Yu with awe.
Puzzled at what fueled Xiang Yu’s unwavering stamina, his presence was legendary.
"You’ve lost," Sky Thief Rat moved forward pushed by others, smiling brightly.
Holding firm with the rod, Xiang Yu sneered, silent yet undeterred by the cost borne by his brothers.
Sky Thief Rat gestured, and two grabbed Yuan Huai, dragging him forward.
"See? Once incapable, always incapable," Sky Thief Rat gleefully taunted Yuan Huai.
Wounded and weak, Yuan Huai spat at Sky Thief Rat, disdainfully challenging, "You?"
Sky Thief Rat sneered, signaled his men to strike Yuan Huai.
"Resist, eh? Fine." Sky Thief Rat, contemplating Yuan Huai’s stubborn face, took a knife from an ally, pushing close...