# Chapter 101: Successful Kill
The sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard. Although the xenomorph was injured, its combat effectiveness hadn't diminished. On the contrary, having fought with all their strength while hungry and exhausted, it was difficult for them to muster the same energy for a second battle, especially since they had already lost their props and sustained injuries.
If the xenomorph escaped, all their previous efforts would be wasted!
They couldn't let the xenomorph run away like this. At the very least, they had to make one last attempt!
"Panda Charge!" Shen Xin, propping up a metal cabinet door, leaped down from upstairs and collided head-on with the xenomorph that had bounced up from the ground!
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Two consecutive loud crashes. Shen Xin flew into the building, and the xenomorph smashed into the ground!
"Chirp chirp chirp chirp!" Wu Qiuyi let out a high-pitched cry, drawing the xenomorph that had fallen into the pit back toward her. This time she didn't stop, continuously making sounds as she charged toward Xu Huo, her eyes fixed on him with determination.
Xu Huo's gaze locked onto the xenomorph rampaging toward him. The Crimson Sword's attack range was limited to fifty meters in distance and twenty meters in height—this height could also be considered width. Wu Qiuyi had the resolve to sacrifice herself, but his sword couldn't cut two things at once.
The Crimson Sword could only sever the first object its blade surface touched. That was why he had cleared the main street of dolls. Now with Wu Qiuyi blocking the way, cutting down wouldn't work either.
The main street, not counting the potted plants and other items on both sides, was only about ten meters wide. The xenomorph was less than fifteen meters away. Making a quick mental calculation, he held the sword horizontally and shouted to those ahead, "Get down!"
The moment Wu Qiuyi threw herself to the ground, a translucent membrane spread horizontally through the air. Unlike a normal slashing surface, it was a rectangular shape over a meter wide, one end connected to the sword and the other to the xenomorph, like a taut blanket.
"Shh!" Blood seeped from the xenomorph's waist and abdomen, slowly forming a red line. Then, starting from that red line, the upper half of the xenomorph's body gradually slid sideways. Its intestines and organs, along with its body, were split in two!
Wu Qiuyi, curled up on the ground, looked up just in time to be hit by the xenomorph's severed hand. She let out a startled cry, frantically kicking away the lower half of the xenomorph's body that was falling toward her. Seeing the mess scattered everywhere, she knelt and began to dry heave.
Xu Huo quickly walked over, kicked the upper half of the xenomorph away, pulled her up, and said to Gu Yu, who was helping Shen Xin nearby, "Be careful. Head to the gas station."
The four of them entered two different shops. Ke Liang and Shen Yi were still on the rooftop. The six of them remained motionless for a few minutes. Xu Huo threw another doll onto the street, and after its cries faded without a second xenomorph appearing, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems the xenomorphs in the underground cage didn't escape," Wu Qiuyi said with a smile. "Thank you for saving me. I was rude earlier. I'm sorry."
Xu Huo shook his head to indicate it didn't matter. "The bus is unusable now. We need to head to the gas station."
Wu Qiuyi wasn't injured, but Shen Xin, who had collided head-on with the xenomorph, was seriously hurt. Ke Liang and Shen Yi also had varying degrees of injury. She wanted to go out and help, but as she pulled open the door, she instinctively paused and turned back to ask Xu Huo, "Is it safe to go out now?"
"To be safe, no more than three people should move around in public areas at the same time," Xu Huo said, worried that Gu Yu's bullets might not be reliable.
Wu Qiuyi nodded and went over to Gu Yu's side.
Shen Xin had injured her ribs and leg. Even after drinking two bottles of self-healing agent, she still couldn't stand or walk. Gu Yu had to pad some clothes behind her back and let her lean against the wall.
"I still have some self-healing agent here," Gu Yu said, taking out her only remaining bottle.
"Thanks, but no need," Shen Xin said between hisses of pain. "Drinking too much won't help either."
"Just don't talk," Gu Yu said, pressing down on her shoulder and taking the self-healing agent herself. "If you don't need it, give it to me. My face is all scratched up. I don't even know if it'll leave scars."
Seeing her unceremoniously down half the bottle, Wu Qiuyi chuckled and said, "In a life-and-death struggle, you're still worried about your face."
"I don't care about others, but as long as I have breath left, I must maintain my beauty," Gu Yu said, lifting her chin. "I want to die looking good!"
Wu Qiuyi's eyes held a hint of envy.
"Cheer up," Shen Xin said, looking at her. "We just killed a xenomorph—one that could tear cars apart with its bare hands. That's definitely something worth bragging about in the newbie player circle."
"You bet," Gu Yu said with a grin. "When I get back, I'm going to spread the word. I, your girl, have directly fought a xenomorph, killed it, and walked away unscathed. Let's see who dares to look down on female players!"
Wu Qiuyi couldn't help but laugh. "Speaking of which, Shen Xin is the impressive one. That Panda Charge of yours really opened my eyes."
"Yeah," Gu Yu said curiously. "Are you a panda keeper?"
After going through a life-and-death battle, Shen Xin was less guarded than before. "My brother and I both are. He raises monkeys, and I raise pandas."
Gu Yu gave her a thumbs up. "You're way more impressive than your brother."
Shen Xin blushed a little at the praise, but also showed a hint of pride. "Don't let my brother hear that."
"Already heard it," came Shen Yi's voice from the rooftop.
The three of them looked at each other and laughed. Just as they were enjoying themselves, a clock inside the shop suddenly rang. The mechanical electronic sound made them instinctively tense up, but they quickly relaxed again.
"What are you nervous about? There's no danger."
Up on the rooftop, Xu Huo, who had been asking about the whereabouts of Lin Pei and Wang Chaoqing, also paused to listen to the time puzzle.
Shen Yi noticed his tense expression and said, "The xenomorphs are locked up, and the puzzle-solving time is safe. You don't need to worry..."
Before he could finish speaking, an abnormal crashing sound came from just a few feet away. The three of them changed expression, and Xu Huo immediately jumped down.
Gu Yu and Wu Qiuyi were supporting Shen Xin from both sides as they reached the doorway. Seeing him come down first, Gu Yu asked, "Why did you come down?"
"There was a noise downstairs just now."
"Probably something fell over," Wu Qiuyi said uncertainly. The earlier fight had destroyed quite a few things. It was normal for objects to topple.
"Don't be so jumpy," Gu Yu said. "If you're this hesitant, how are we going to find the door switch later?"
"You're too serious, Mr. Xu," Shen Xin said with a playful smile.
Wang Chaoqing had run off first, and Lin Pei, who should have been with them, had also disappeared midway. As long as these two didn't show up, the town couldn't be considered safe.
"Are you hungry? Want a cookie..." Wu Qiuyi was about to get her own food for him when she realized her small bag was still in the shop. She was about to go back for it when, in the moment she turned around, a hand pierced through her abdomen. Its five fingers twisted, pulling her back into the shop!
"Xenomorph!" Shen Xin, who was looking at her from the side, screamed.
Xu Huo, still several meters away, practically launched himself into the shop in an instant. He grabbed Wu Qiuyi's shoulder and kicked at the xenomorph in front of him!