"Hey!" Ye Chen's voice cut through the moment.
The python's attention shifted slightly.
"My subordinate isn't tasty," Ye Chen said, his tone sharp. "If you want to eat something, try this."
He raised the gun.
And fired both remaining shots.
*Bang! Bang!*
The bullets went straight into the python's open mouth.
Hiss—!
The reaction was immediate.
The python jerked violently in pain.
Its body loosened without control.
That was enough.
Ye Chen moved.
He rushed forward, grabbed Lu Shixun, and pulled him free in one motion.
Lu Shixun's body dropped heavily into his arms.
He wasn't unconscious, but he was barely holding on.
His breathing was weak.
Every inhale came with a faint choking sound.
Ye Chen didn't stop.
He stepped onto the python's body, using it as support, and pushed himself upward.
He grabbed the edge of the opening and pulled both of them through.
They landed on the other side.
It was dark.
No time to look around.
