Aren't you supposed to protect me?

Unfazed by her comment, the man proudly grinned, "Disgrace? We'll be known for killing the one and only—"

His words were abruptly cut off as the dim surroundings lit up from the phone in Jiang Yue's back pocket. It vibrated, signaling an incoming call.

The screen lit up in a specific pattern she had set for Luo Zhelan, to make sure she would recognize his call instantly.

Both men's attention shifted to the illuminating phone, providing Jiang Yue the opportunity to swiftly fire her gun at the man in front of her. Simultaneously, she executed a well-timed kick, knocking away the arm of the man aiming at her from a few steps behind.

The man behind her was caught off guard by the rapid sequence of events. Before he could react, his arm received a swift kick and Jiang Yue pulled the trigger of the gun that was already aimed at his head, ending the man's life in a second.