Unexpectedly, the reality was the opposite of what they imagined; they haven't even glimpsed Yanran's figure, losing several comrades in the process.

They are now retreating into the cave, the leading henchman anxiously calling for reinforcements through the communicator.

"Boss, hurry up and send more people over, that young girl is too fierce.

Yes, yes, a few brothers have already died, quickly send people to support."

"Boss, you have to hurry, we can't hold out much longer here.

After finishing the call with his boss, the henchman dejectedly threw down the communicator: "Damn, the world has indeed changed, we can't even deal with a young girl with over a dozen brothers, is she some kind of Superman?

I've been through storms and waves, but this time it's really a ship stranded in a dark sea." He muttered.

What did the boss say?" Luo asked nervously beside him.

Reinforcements are coming soon." The henchman reassured him.

What's the use of more people? We can't beat that woman even if there are many of us." The little henchman continued to grumble.

"Don't worry, this time Mr. Ballo is coming, you know, Mr. Ballo!" The henchman emphasized.

What?! It's actually him!" Luo gasped.

It seems the boss really cares about our operation this time.

Of course, when has our Black Exhaust ever suffered such a big defeat? Dozens of brothers and two pulsed cannons lost, all because of those two people. If we don't get rid of them and regain our dignity, how can we face anyone in the future?" The henchman said fiercely.

Obviously, his words greatly boosted the morale of those around him. It seemed that the Mr. Ballo he mentioned was quite a formidable figure, definitely an extraordinary presence in the minds of these people.

Is that Ballo really powerful?" someone asked. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Of course, he is the ace the organization sends out at critical times. Do you think he's powerful?" The henchman also replied: "Is it your first day here? Not knowing who Mr. Ballo is!

Suddenly, he sensed something amiss and quickly lifted his head. Before him stood a strange man.

The henchman retreated in surprise, saying: "Who are you?!

The man's face was calm, his voice devoid of emotion as he said flatly: Me? I'm the one you're trying to kill.

"Kill him for me!" The henchman ordered sharply, firing first. His men followed his lead, opening fire.

Suddenly, beams within the cave flickered with light, stones shattered and flew chaotically.

At the moment the henchman fired, a shield of light appeared in front of Jiang Cheng. Holding it up, he walked confidently towards the enemies.

His leisurely pace further intensified the smugglers' panic; fear etched on their faces as they retreated while firing.

Though they were experienced in many combat scenarios, they never imagined encountering an opponent so far beyond their expectations.

Beams continuously hit the light shield that Jiang Cheng held up, making clattering sounds, as pleasant as music but no different from the sound of a death knell in the smugglers' ears.

A sharp scream rang out.

Luo, unable to bear the immense pressure brought by the man before him, dashed towards the cave's entrance, only to stick his head out and instantly have it pierced by a bullet, cleanly exiting through the back of his skull.

At the same time, Jiang Cheng began his assault, showing no mercy to the brutal enemies before him.

Stones were swiftly kicked by him, turning into lethal weapons after being picked up.

Jiang Cheng attacked ruthlessly; these smugglers committed every evil act imaginable. By eliminating one more, the safety of others was more secured.

Fragmented stones continuously struck the smugglers, each screaming in pain as they slowly fell to the ground.

The gunfire in the cave subsided, the henchman's head was drenched in cold sweat, his eyes wide open with fear, the Zigang Gun in his hand now depleted of energy, he was nothing more than a pig awaiting slaughter.

Though their boss repeatedly warned them about their formidable opponent, especially the man, they were advised that if necessary, killing the alien woman would suffice.

Despite being mentally prepared, the henchman never imagined encountering such a formidable enemy. In just about twenty minutes since the confrontation began with these two individuals, all his men were dead.

He had never faced an adversary like this before.

Even when dealing with merciless enemies that would dismember and torture their victims, he was never afraid nor did he retreat.

His enemy's revenge often only fueled his brutal psyche—revenge? I am even more ruthless!

It was by this fierce attitude that within a few short years, he climbed to become middle management in the Black Exhaust Group.

But facing this calm-looking man who didn't seem vicious at all, with a seemingly serene expression lacking any hint of murderous intent, the henchman's heart felt like it was submerged in icy water.

Jiang Cheng and Yanran turned the tables, using the traps set by the enemies against them, now, in front of Jiang Cheng, a group of enemies was left with only one henchman alive, looking at Jiang Cheng with eyes filled with uncertainty and fear, trembling while awaiting his fate.

"Where is the bird you captured?" Jiang Cheng asked with an indifferent tone.

Bird?" The henchman didn't react immediately.

A flaming red bird, you just captured it." Jiang Cheng said.

Oh, that bird has already been sent away." the henchman stammered in reply, internally cursing his boss for sacrificing so many comrades' lives for one bird, thinking his boss's brain might have been waterlogged.

Sent away?" The person asking was Yanran. Hearing the quiet in the cave indicated her teacher had dealt with his enemies, so she entered the cave, and upon entry, heard the henchman's words.

Sent to... Sent to..." the henchman stuttered, unwilling to say.

Yanran couldn't contain her fury, kicking him hard behind the knees, making the henchman fall to the ground with a thud.

"Where was it sent?" Yanran demanded fiercely.

Yanran had never been so cold and harsh to anyone before; this once kind-hearted, gentle girl, had learned from her experiences on the Nameless Planet that there are many good people in the world, but bad ones could be found almost anywhere.

Isn't that true? On the Nameless Planet, there were smugglers not only pursuing her Little Flaming Firebird, but also trying to capture and sell her for a good price.

When she treated those malicious smugglers with kindness, they used her goodwill, almost plunging her into an abyss of destruction.