Fifth Floor.
By the time Li Yifei and his axe team rushed up, Gu Tianchen had already slaughtered the monsters.
Staring at the blood-soaked chunks of flesh, their impression of Gu Tianchen boiled down to two words: absolute freak.
Among the axe team, a bespectacled, delicate boy studied Gu Tianchen with keen interest.
His gaze held a mix of admiration and curiosity, like a scalpel poised to dissect him.
Wiping his sword, Gu Tianchen felt the intense stare and sighed. "Old Fish, can you not look at me like that?"
An Qingyu smiled, adjusting his glasses. "Classmate Gu Tianchen, we meet again."
Li Yifei's eyes darted between them. "You two… know each other?"
"Yeah, we're old pals from backstage at the podium," Gu Tianchen said.
"Huh?" Li Yifei blinked, confused.
"First time we met, I was getting citywide first-place awards, and he was spiking the principal's tea with laxatives, making a schoolwide apology," An Qingyu explained.
"Every time I was backstage for an award, I'd run into Gu Tianchen getting disciplined. We got familiar over time."
"But my awards don't hold a candle to his apology count. When it comes to podium time, Gu Tianchen's got me beat," An Qingyu said, smirking.
"Heh, Old Fish, you're too kind. Let's not dwell on past glories," Gu Tianchen said, waving it off.
Teacher Wang frowned nearby. Why's the troublemaker prouder than the award-winner?
Gu Tianchen scanned the classroom, confirming no infected, and turned to Li Yifei. "Lin Qiye's cleared the auditorium. Take the classmates there to regroup. Someone will arrange your evacuation."
"Where's Han Ruoruo?"
"As you ordered, I locked her and the boys she's been close to in the innermost classroom," Li Yifei replied.
"Good job." Gu Tianchen patted his shoulder.
…
"Liu Yuan… Liu Yuan… I'm scared…"
In a classroom corner, Han Ruoruo curled up like a frightened rabbit, stirring Liu Yuan's protective instincts.
"Don't be afraid… I'm here. No monster's touching you," Liu Yuan said gently, patting her back.
"Why'd they lock us up alone?" Han Ruoruo asked, pouting.
"Li Yifei said… one of us might be a monster," Liu Yuan said, glaring at their guards.
"I'm this cute—how could I be a monster?" Han Ruoruo batted her eyes at Liu Yuan, melting his heart.
"That Gu Tianchen's a heartless player. I used to like him, but he didn't even save me when danger hit."
"Now… I like guys like you, who make me feel safe."
Han Ruoruo buried her face in Liu Yuan's chest, sending his heart racing so hard it nearly gave out!
"Liu Yuan, I don't want to be locked up. Take me out, pretty please~" Han Ruoruo cooed.
"Alright, Ruoruo, don't worry. I'll get you out safely, no accidents," Liu Yuan vowed.
He stormed to the window, banging on the door.
"Let us out!"
"Li Yifei said one of you's a monster. You can't leave."
"Bullshit! My girlfriend's a goddess, and I'm a catch. Where do we look like monsters?!"
"Open the door, or I'll sue you for illegal detention!" Liu Yuan threatened.
The guarding boys wavered, unsure how to respond.
Drenched in blood, Han sword in hand, Gu Tianchen approached, a Shura war god fresh from a bloodbath, eyes cold and decisive.
"Old Liu, good work. I've cleared the building's monsters. Join Li Yifei at the auditorium for safety. I'll handle this," Gu Tianchen said.
"Cleared… all of them? Alone?!" Liu Qiang gaped.
"Heh, no big deal," Gu Tianchen grinned.
"Alright, Tianchen, be careful. We're out," Liu Qiang said, leading the guards away.
Bang!
Gu Tianchen kicked open the classroom door, his blood-soaked sword and uniform terrifying the occupants.
"Gu Tianchen… what do you want?" Liu Yuan asked, shielding Han Ruoruo.
Clang!
Gu Tianchen drove his Han sword into a desk, the blade humming.
"You said… you're taking her out?" Gu Tianchen asked, pointing at Han Ruoruo.
Facing Gu Tianchen's predatory stare, Liu Yuan swallowed hard, but love fueled his courage.
"Yeah, I'm taking her out. Gu Tianchen, listen up—Han Ruoruo doesn't like you anymore. She's into me now."
"I'm getting my girlfriend out of here. Not you, not even Jesus, can stop me. That's final!" Liu Yuan barked like a guard dog.
"Heh, seeking death? Even gods can't save you. If you're so eager to leave, be my guest."
Gu Tianchen pulled his sword, smirking, and stepped aside.
Thinking his boyfriend bravado scared Gu Tianchen, Liu Yuan grabbed Han Ruoruo, strutting out like a victorious rooster.
Auditorium.
Students huddled, whispering.
"One guy, one sword, took out an entire building's monsters. Gu Tianchen's too cool!"
"That new transfer, Lin Qiye, isn't bad either. Escorting us girls felt like being cradled by angel wings."
"Li Yifei was pretty heroic today, leading the axe team to save so many."
"Please, it's the axe team, not axe gang. Stop making it sound like a mafia…"
"Our Class 8 brainiac, An Qingyu, was a master strategist. We had the highest survival rate on the third floor…"
"Wonder if Gu Tianchen's single. Do I still have a shot?"
Teacher Wang loomed behind them, intoning, "No dating."
…
Arts Building, Second-Floor Piano Room.
"Ruoruo, why hide here instead of escaping?" Liu Yuan asked, holding Han Ruoruo close.
She smiled seductively. "What's the fun in running? It's quiet here, no interruptions. Let's do something… exciting."
Liu Yuan swallowed, thrilled yet nervous. "Isn't it risky with those man-eating monsters out there?"
Han Ruoruo's eyes gleamed, her finger lifting his chin. "If we're chasing thrills, let's go all in."
Liu Yuan grabbed her, hands roaming. "You're so hot. I'm obsessed."
Bang!
As he moved for the next step, the piano room door was kicked open.
Gu Tianchen sauntered in, Han sword on his shoulder, grinning at them.
"Mind if I join?"
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