Shadow Raid: Crisis Unfolds

The shadow assassin moved with astonishing speed, as if on double playback speed, and in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of Ren Yao.

The blade in his hand gleamed coldly, exuding an ominous killing intent, making the air around them feel frozen.

Ren Yao felt a chill rush from her feet straight to her head, her heartbeat skyrocketing. She almost performed a dramatic faint right on the spot.

"Holy crap! Is this for real?!" she blurted, instinctively shrinking back.

In that split second, Luo Yi dashed in front of her, his eyes sharp as a blade, standing directly against the shadow assassin.

Without a word, the assassin launched his attack. Each strike was precise, ruthless, and aimed to kill, his blows relentless.

Luo Yi, with lightning-fast reflexes, dodged left and right like he was using a cheat code, countering with forceful punches that cut through the air.

The two were evenly matched, fighting fiercely. Leaves swirled and shadows danced in the chaos, as if the scene was overlaid with top-notch visual effects.

The assassin seemed invincible, like he had activated an invulnerability hack. Luo Yi's attacks were barely scratching him.

With an almost ghostly agility, the assassin repeatedly tried to circle behind Luo Yi for a sneak attack, only to be thwarted each time.

"Impressive, huh?" Luo Yi smirked coldly, landing a spinning kick squarely on the assassin's chest.

However, the assassin landed steadily, as if unfazed, even sporting a sinister smirk.

In a flash, the assassin hurled a concealed weapon, its cold gleam slicing through the air.

Luo Yi was caught off guard, and a cut appeared on his arm, blood trickling out.

"Hiss..." He sucked in a sharp breath.

Grandpa Lin, watching nervously from the sidelines, furrowed his brows deeply. The situation was far more perilous than he'd imagined.

Seeing Luo Yi injured, Ren Yao's eyes widened in fury. Instead of retreating, she stepped forward.

She sneered, her tone laced with mockery, "System, time to unleash my ultimate move!"

Her slender fingers swiftly traced an invisible path through the air, and a faint light flashed.

In the next instant, a peculiar energy ripple radiated from her, distorting the air around her.

"Yao Yao! Get back!" Luo Yi shouted, his heart racing as he saw her move forward without hesitation.

But Ren Yao ignored him. Her mind was singularly focused on one goal: to take down this damn assassin.

She moved with feline grace, circling the shadow assassin at high speed. Every strike she landed carried a unique power bestowed by the system.

Instead of direct attacks, her moves were more like constant harassment, akin to a tank using a "taunt" skill to draw aggro. The assassin found himself struggling to keep up.

Thrown off by her unpredictable tactics, the assassin's previously seamless attack rhythm began to falter. Frustrated and humiliated, he found himself unable to deal with her slippery maneuvers.

Seizing the opportunity, Luo Yi regained his composure, his sharp gaze fixed on the assassin, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

He understood Ren Yao's intent and cooperated seamlessly, their dynamic a flawless mix of offense and distraction.

"Heh, futile resistance!" the assassin sneered, preparing to unleash his own ultimate move…

Before he could finish his taunt, his body suddenly stiffened, his movements slowing unnaturally.

Seizing the moment, Ren Yao slid underneath him with a slick maneuver, landing a solid kick squarely on his rear.

"Take that, show-off!"

The assassin stumbled forward, nearly face-planting into the ground.

Luo Yi capitalized on the opportunity with a flying kick that struck the back of the assassin's head.

With a grunt, the assassin collapsed lifelessly to the ground.

"Done and dusted!" Ren Yao clapped her hands, wearing a smug expression as if to say, "It's just basic mechanics."

Luo Yi approached to inspect the assassin's body, his expression suddenly darkening. Pointing to a sinister black tattoo on the assassin's back, he asked, "What's this?"

It was a strange symbol resembling an eye, glowing faintly in the darkness, evoking an eerie chill.

"This looks familiar…" Ren Yao muttered, rubbing her chin as she tried to recall where she'd seen it before.

"That's…" Grandpa Lin, trembling, walked over with a grave expression. "The Eye of the Night!"

"The Eye of the Night? What the heck is that?" Ren Yao asked, thoroughly baffled.

Grandpa Lin sighed deeply before explaining, "It's a notorious assassin organization known for taking on deadly contracts. Their methods are cruel, and their operations shrouded in secrecy. No one knows where their headquarters are located."

"An assassin organization? Were they after me?" Ren Yao felt a sinking sensation in her gut as unease crept over her.

Luo Yi's eyes narrowed sharply. "This isn't simple. Yao Yao, I'll get to the bottom of this and ensure your safety."

"Alright." Ren Yao nodded, though her mind buzzed with questions.

She couldn't shake the feeling that this was somehow connected to her being transported here. Could it be the original owner's enemies?

Or perhaps…

Her thoughts were interrupted as Grandpa Lin spoke urgently, "Come with me. There's something I need to show you."

He turned and walked toward the study, his silhouette in the dim light exuding an air of mystery.

Ren Yao and Luo Yi exchanged uneasy glances, a growing sense of tension filling the air.

They followed Grandpa Lin into the study, only to be greeted by an unusual smell permeating the room.

"This is…" Ren Yao started to speak, but Grandpa Lin suddenly shut the door behind them and locked it.