Chapter 610: Perish Together

You Nianchu beside him sensed Lin Yuan's movement, and her doubts grew stronger……

But You Nianchu endured it, showing no reaction.

Only saw Lin Yuan slightly turn his body, adjusting the angle.

Because he was wearing a hood, the silver needle in his mouth was not discovered by the bandits.

Lin Yuan exerted force with his neck, and his tongue tip thrust forward!

That silver needle, like an arrow released from a bow, shot precisely toward the acupoint on his own left shoulder!

With a soft "pfft" sound, the silver needle…… steadily pierced into the flesh.

「Mmm……」 Lin Yuan let out a low groan, fine cold sweat beading on his forehead.

This needle seemed like self-harm, but it was actually a self-rescue method he had planned beforehand!

When he severed his meridians…… he deliberately left a backup,

Lin Yuan, did not actually shatter the main meridian, merely temporarily sealed his qi and blood to feign weakness.

And the acupoint where this silver needle was inserted is precisely the key to unsealing the qi and blood blockade and restoring partial bodily movement.

At the moment the silver needle entered the acupoint, Lin Yuan's body…… a weak yet pure stream of qi…… spread along the acupoint……

His stagnant qi and blood gradually began to flow.

Lin Yuan's left arm, originally limp and powerless…… actually gained a hint of sensation.

The hemp rope binding him seemed no longer so taut.

Lin Yuan gritted his teeth, enduring the double discomfort from the acupoint stimulation and the wound's intense pain.

His fingertips quietly attempted to move, feeling the force at his wrist slowly recovering.

The bandits in the front row heard the groan, assuming he couldn't bear the wound's pain, and impatiently cursed: "Trash! You can't even withstand this little injury? Keep howling and I'll throw you out to feed the dogs!"

At this moment, Lin Yuan's hands had already regained their strength.

Lin Yuan exerted force with both hands suddenly!

「Bang! 」 The surging force instantly broke the bonds, and the thick hemp rope entwined around Lin Yuan snapped with a sound!

The rope ends, carrying a strong wind, struck the car wall.

This happened too quickly; the bandits in the car didn't have time to react.

Lin Yuan moved as fast as a lingering afterimage, backhandedly grabbing the knot on You Nianchu's ropes!

Lin Yuan exerted a little force, and tore apart the entire bundle of hemp rope binding You Nianchu.

「Jump out of the car, run!! 」 Lin Yuan shouted; after saying that…… his right fist, carrying a thousand jun of force, slammed hard into the side door.

「Clang! 」 The reinforced door latch instantly shattered, and Lin Yuan kicked the door open!

The howling gale rushed into the car, sweeping dust onto both of their faces.

「Quickly jump! Land, bend knees to cushion, hide in the roadside alley, don't look back! 」 Lin Yuan reached out and shoved You Nianchu hard out of the car door!

At this moment, inside the van, this group of bandits finally reacted!!

The bandits suddenly turned around, furiously cursing, "Damn! Stop it!!

The bandits rushed to the rear, but Lin Yuan kicked them back to the front……

Lin Yuan's eyes were sharp as an eagle, firmly locking onto the bandit in the front who turned his head at the sound.

You Nianchu anxiously leapt out of the car……

When she landed, she rolled several times to dissipate force……

You Nianchu finally jumped out of the car and escaped.

She turned her head and saw only Lin Yuan turning to block the car door, his silhouette resolute.

You Nian bit her teeth, tears blurring her vision……

In the end, she still followed Lin Yuan's orders, turning and rushing into the narrow roadside alley to hide.

At this moment, three vans had already stopped.

「You brat! Courting death! 」 Two bandits snatched up short blades, howling as they lunged, the blades flashing with a sinister cold light straight at Lin Yuan's vital points.

Lin Yuan was no longer the weak figure with severed meridians; he easily dodged the incoming blades!

Lin Yuan's fingertips…… precisely seized one bandit's wrist!

He exerted a little force, and heard a crisp "click"!

The opponent's wrist bone shattered, and the short blade flew from his hand.

Lin Yuan then followed up by raising his foot to press against the opponent's abdomen……

The bandit flew backward like a broken kite, heavily striking the rear seat, spitting out a mouthful of blood before losing consciousness.

Seeing this, the other bandit's soul almost fled…… but Lin Yuan turned sideways and wrapped his arms around his neck.

Lin Yuan, borrowing the explosive power, exerted force fiercely!

With a "crack", he twisted his neck.

The bandit in the driver's seat, panicking, violently turned the steering wheel, trying to use the vehicle's jolts to fling Lin Yuan……

Lin Yuan's stance was as stable as Mount Tai, weaving through the uncontrolled swaying van……

In the blink of an eye, Lin Yuan rushed to the driver's side, his left hand reaching in to precisely grip the bandit's gun‑holding wrist!

The agonized scream of crushed finger bones rang out piercingly!

Lin Yuan lifted his foot and kicked the bandit's lower back, pulling him out of the driver's seat, then backhanded a knife‑hand strike to the neck, completely subduing him.

Inside the van, miserable cries continued, the windows splattered with blood! In the blink of an eye, all the bandits inside the van were slaughtered by Lin Yuan.

Inside the van, blood covered everything.

Lin Yuan kicked open the door and leapt out of the vehicle.

Just as he steadied his stance, he saw in the distance…… the bandits on the other two vans…… rushing over to reinforce.

Lin Yuan showed no fear, his body like an arrow released from a bowstring……charging into the enemy crowd.

He ignored the sabers whistling past.

Lin Yuan hooked with his fingertips, chopped with palm blades, struck with knees and elbows—every move was deadly!

The bandits' screams and the sound of breaking bones rose and fell!

In just a moment, all the supporting bandits lay in pools of blood, the alley soaked in crimson.

Someone curled in a corner, trembling, was struck in the temple by Lin Yuan's reverse palm blade and died on the spot;

Someone tried to crawl out the window, but as soon as they poked out, Lin Yuan yanked them back inside and snapped their spine with his fingertips.

At that moment, hidden among the corpses……the Azure Dragon, feigning death, suddenly attacked.

The Azure Dragon Dharma Protector swung his blade straight at Lin Yuan's lower back……but Lin Yuan instantly saw through it.

Lin Yuan sidestepped the blade, then snatched the long sword with his reverse hand!

Lin Yuan followed through with a horizontal slash, and the Azure Dragon's cry cut off abruptly!

The Azure Dragon's neck was cleanly severed, his head hitting the ground.

The Azure Dragon's corpse……heavily slammed onto the car seat.

By then, the bandits in the three vans……were all slain by Lin Yuan, none left alive.

Lin Yuan had just finished dealing with all the supporting bandits when he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

The side effect of his just‑shattered meridians……had begun to show.

Lin Yuan's strength waned slightly, and his body transmitted the excruciating pain of torn meridians.

He had been fighting only by forcing himself to cling to a single breath.

At this point Lin Yuan's stamina was already overly exhausted.

Not far away, You Nianchu hid in a street corner……

She saw Lin Yuan finish off all the bandits……and her clenched heart finally settled.

Seeing Lin Yuan drenched in blood, his stance staggering yet still upright……

You Nianchu's beautiful eyes reddened, tears spilling forth.

She could no longer hold back, lifting her foot to run from the corner to find Lin Yuan.

Who would have thought, just as You Nianchu believed the bandits had been completely wiped out……

but she had overlooked the White Tiger Dharma Protector.

Earlier, the White Tiger Dharma Protector had pretended to be blown away and knocked unconscious by Lin Yuan's fist.

But now, the White Tiger took advantage of everyone's diverted attention, silently charging onto the van they had just ridden, and started the engine quickly.

The White Tiger gripped the steering wheel, his eyes fierce and mad.

At this moment, the White Tiger saw You Nianchu running toward Lin Yuan……

The White Tiger's eyes blood‑red and ferocious, he slammed the accelerator!

After the van turned around, it headed straight for the defenseless You Nianchu, who was running toward Lin Yuan, and slammed into her!

Lin Yuan caught sight of the speeding van in his peripheral vision, his pupils constricting!

"Watch out!" Lin Yuan's heart jolted, and he bellowed loudly.

But by the time You Nianchu reacted, it was already too late!

The van was hurtling straight at You Nianchu……

Lin Yuan still exerted his last ounce of strength, flashing his body like an arrow released from a bow toward You Nianchu!

At the instant the van was about to hit You Nianchu……Lin Yuan leapt forward, shoved her hard aside!

You Nianchu was pushed, staggering and rolling to the roadside, barely avoiding the fatal blow……

But Lin Yuan, unable to dodge in time, was slammed hard in the back by the speeding van.

"Bang——"

A deafening roar……the tremendous impact hurled Lin Yuan's whole body outward……

Lin Yuan spat a large mouthful of blood in midair……

His body, like a kite with its string cut, crashed hard onto the hard ground several meters away……

Lin Yuan lay on the ground, the wound on his back torn open by the shock, blood gushing out through his clothes……

The blood quickly spread over the gravel, staining a patch red.

This blow, compounded with the excruciating pain of torn meridians, pierced his heart and bones……

Lin Yuan's whole body twitched; even the strength to lift a hand to support himself was nearly gone.

His breath grew faint, like a candle in the wind.

You Nianchu's heart gave a great jolt; trembling from shock, she climbed to her feet, tears bursting forth, "Lin Laoshi……"

She shouted and lunged forward……

But before she could rush over……

Not far away, the van suddenly turned its head……

The White Tiger gripped the steering wheel, his face nearly twisted with ferocity, his eyes full of ruthless determination to eradicate!

The White Tiger slammed the accelerator! He intended to utterly run Lin Yuan down!

The engine's roar surged again, violent!

The White Tiger drove the van, charging again at Lin Yuan!

The wheels rolled over the ground……emitting a sharp, piercing sound, the distance closing rapidly!

As one could see, the van was about to hit Lin Yuan again……

Only to see Lin Yuan grit his teeth, borrowing a desperate surge of vigor from the brink of death, he sprang up from the ground and leapt!

Bang——!

Lin Yuan's body……like a heavy stone block, violently smashing the minivan's windshield.

Glass shards scattered in all directions; Lin Yuan used the momentum to break through the window and crashed heavily into the passenger seat.

White Tiger, caught off guard, roared and swung a fist at Lin Yuan's face, the fist wind carrying brutal force.

Lin Yuan dodged sideways; his left arm went limp from the intense pain.

Lin Yuan could only exert force with his right arm, gripping White Tiger's wrist tightly.

The two grappled beside the narrow driver's seat.

Lin Yuan's injuries were severe; every movement tugged at his wounds, and blood continually seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Yet Lin Yuan did not relax his effort in the slightest.

White Tiger's eyes were ferocious……he lifted his leg and kicked at Lin Yuan's abdomen.

Lin Yuan grunted, using the downward momentum of his body to slam his knee hard into White Tiger's side@!

At the same time……Lin Yuan clenched his right hand into a fist, expending the last bit of his strength……

He smashed it fiercely toward White Tiger's crown!

Thud……crack!

Lin Yuan's punch slammed hard into White Tiger's crown!

A dull bone‑cracking sound echoed inside the vehicle!

White Tiger's feral grin cut off abruptly……

His skull instantly fractured!

White Tiger's crown was shattered by Lin Yuan's sheer force……with a single punch!

White Tiger's seven orifices……instantly began to bleed!

White Tiger spat a large mouthful of blood from the corner of his mouth, splattering the driver's seat!

White Tiger's eyes widened, his body jerked a few times, then he went limp and collapsed onto the steering wheel, completely lifeless.

Lin Yuan panted heavily, released his grip, and slumped onto the passenger seat……

Lin Yuan was utterly drained; the intense pain from his wounds made his vision go dark.

But before Lin Yuan could recover, White Tiger's dangling right foot, using the last vestige of strength, slammed hard onto the accelerator!

The minivan surged forward instantly, like an out‑of‑control beast, racing straight toward the unguarded riverbank slope beside the road, only a dozen meters away.

Lin Yuan's heart sank; he summoned all his strength to press the brake……

But his body……had already been crippled by his injuries, his movements slowed by a beat.

The minivan rushed down the slope……and, carried by inertia, leapt into the air!

Finally, with a "plunk!"……

The minivan plunged heavily into the icy river, water spraying everywhere, and the vehicle was quickly swallowed!

Lin Yuan was stunned by the massive impact, having no time to open the door and jump out……and sank together with the minivan to the riverbed……

The water surface gradually calmed, leaving only ripples and floating glass shards……