He didn't want to die, he didn't want to die yet!
Walkerbit's eyes widened, veins bulging, as he lay in a pool of blood, shouting for someone to save him.
Under his desperate threats, the thugs, disregarding their own safety, rushed towards them, braving blades and bullets. Those with ammunition in their chambers raised their guns, aiming at Shenfeng.
Huo Rou's blood-red eyes shifted over. Her skin was fair and her dark hair swept across her brows, adding a touch of cold elegance and ferocity.
The thugs froze for a moment before gunshots rang out. Blood trickled down their foreheads, dyeing the scenery before them red.
With Shenfeng's help, the thugs fended off attacks from their sides while also worrying about Walkerbit in the distance, making it impossible to fully defend themselves.
"Alright, Shenfeng, let go!" Huo Rou was genuinely worried about Shenfeng. Seeing that Walkerbit was half-dead from its bite, she spoke again to persuade it.
This time, Shenfeng finally whined and released its grip.
It shook its head and stood up, wagging its tail twice and then shaking its paws.
Just as Huo Rou was about to move forward, Shenfeng suddenly barked twice, as if to stop her.
Qin Ningyi might not be familiar with Shenfeng's actions, but Pei Feng was.
He lunged forward abruptly, ignoring the attacks from the thugs, and reached Huo Rou's side, grabbing her before she could rush out.
"Wolfhound, don't go up!"
Shenfeng loved Huo Rou the most. It usually followed orders strictly, but when it came to Huo Rou's safety, it had its own mind.
Mr. Lin had also said that Shenfeng was the strongest police dog, and also the most unqualified.
Its barking at Huo Rou now clearly meant to stop her from going forward because there was danger.
"Let go of me!" Huo Rou's eyes were full of panic.
Qin Ningyi sensed something. After a quick resolution, he called Shen Wuyou and Qin Nishui.
Shenfeng, now panting heavily, moved from Walkerbit's side to this side, blocking in front of Huo Rou.
They faced each other from a moderate distance.
Huo Rou gently coaxed Shenfeng, "Good Shenfeng, it's okay, there's no danger, let me come and see."
Shenfeng's panting grew more rapid. It whined softly again, refusing to budge.
But its hind legs had already started to tremble, and even pacing in place seemed strenuous.
Huo Rou's eyes welled up with tears. She abruptly shook off Pei Feng and took two steps forward. Shenfeng lowered its head and let out two hurried barks.
Huo Rou stopped dead in her tracks, tears falling. She clenched her fists tightly, her heart aching as if cut by a knife.
Shenfeng still stood its ground, its barks sounding like wails.
This sound attracted everyone's attention. At this moment, regardless of whether they knew Shenfeng or not, everyone could feel its distress and resistance.
Shenfeng's breathing became more rapid, and its hind legs, weak and powerless, forced it to sit down.
It began to cough violently, white foam at the corners of its mouth. Even so, it still tried to sit up straight.
It was Huo Rou's police dog, her most loyal partner, her greatest pride, and the most outstanding police dog in the unit's history!
Shenfeng slowly raised its lowered gaze, looking at Huo Rou.
The light in its eyes was gone, as if unfocused, but it still gazed in Huo Rou's direction. This was the master it was protecting; it wanted to protect her.
"Shenfeng..." Huo Rou called it softly, her eyes fixed on Shenfeng. When she saw the haze in its eyes, her heart tightened.
Shenfeng let out a weak whimper and finally couldn't hold on, collapsing onto the ground.
It continued to convulse, breathing rapidly.
Huo Rou couldn't bear it any longer and ran forward.
Qin Ningyi swiftly followed, placing her mask over her face. Before Huo Rou could touch Shenfeng, he covered Shenfeng with his protective suit.
"A Rou!" Qin Ningyi grabbed her hand as she was about to pet Shenfeng, his voice soft. "Put on your gloves first."
Sensing Huo Rou's approach, Shenfeng tried to stand up with all its might to retreat, but its limbs were completely unable to exert force. It fell back to its original position. In its rapid breaths, it even tried to ward her off.
Huo Rou quickly put on the gloves Qin Ningyi handed her. "Shenfeng, it's okay, I'm wearing gloves, see!"
She knew Shenfeng was intelligent and could understand. While putting on the gloves, she cried out, "Breathe, Shenfeng, breathe!"
"You absolutely cannot be harmed..." Her voice was choked with tears, her eyes blurred, and she could barely see Shenfeng's eyes, or perhaps it no longer had the strength to open them.
Upon hearing that she had put on gloves, Shenfeng indeed stopped resisting and lay there quietly, breathing, and breathing again.
Huo Rou stroked Shenfeng's head, again and again. In the past, Shenfeng would nuzzle her hand, tilt its head back, and open its mouth as if smiling. Now, it didn't lift its head, panting rapidly under her touch.
Walkerbit, having recovered some breath, saw the scene beside him and laughed. "Beast, you bit me, you'll die too..."
"Ah!" Before his words even finished, Qin Ningyi kicked him.
Huo Rou looked up, her tear-filled eyes meeting his.
Walkerbit met Huo Rou's gaze. Knowing he had no room to maneuver today, he smiled and taunted her, "Back then, when your mother coughed up blood, you cried just as beautifully!"
"This beast..." Before he could finish speaking, Huo Rou suddenly unleashed a hidden weapon. The needle glinted in the sunlight, reflecting into his eyes.
Walkerbit smiled sinisterly. If he was going to die, he might as well die quickly. He opened his mouth to provoke her further, but Huo Rou pulled out the needle from the hidden weapon and violently plunged it into his face.