Volume 4: Hidden Battles – Chapter 168: Even Angels Show Pity

Everyone was shocked by what they saw. They never expected the person they thought of as prey to subdue Harry in the blink of an eye. It seemed that Harry, this immortal vampire, had his entire body’s tissues shattered and was long dead.

Faced with Chu Tianyu right before them, all the remaining vampires roared, showing their fangs. Their faces were twisted in rage, filled with deathly intent. They charged at Chu Tianyu, using their ultimate moves while screaming, eager to tear him apart immediately to avenge Harry.

Yet among those attackers was not the leader among the vampire brutes. Though he appeared rough, his eyes were flickering uncertainly. Clearly, he realized that no matter their speed or strength combined, they could never withstand the attacks of this mysterious man—the gap in power was insurmountable!

So, instead of attacking Chu Tianyu like his companions, he took advantage of the chaos in the battle, swiftly moving toward the little girl. His sharp claws aimed at her collarbone, and from his momentum, it was clear he had no intention of turning back—his goal was to capture her and escape quickly.

Just as his claws were about to touch the bewildered girl, a silver flash appeared—so fast it was impossible to follow. Along with a piercing howl, it struck him in the back, piercing deep inside.

The vampire leader felt a chill in his heart, followed by a surge of immense energy spreading outward from the object that had pierced his heart. The energy erupted like flames. In an instant, his body froze mid-air, then a purple aura surrounded him as if he were evaporating and burning. The little girl standing in front of him felt a wave of heat, and the once-sharp claws turned into heat before vanishing into thin air.

With a crisp “ding,” a shiny silver ring also fell to the ground…

As the little girl was stunned by this sudden change, she looked up and saw that the mysterious Eastern man was already gone—there was not a trace of him, not even of the vampire who had been knocked down first and lay on the ground.

From the girl’s perspective, the space around the Eastern man twisted like heat waves, as if something was evaporating.

With a look of shock, the little girl watched as the Eastern man approached her and instinctively stepped back a few times. Chu Tianyu didn’t pay much attention to her; instead, with a solemn expression, he passed by her without looking. In fact, it wasn’t that Chu Tianyu didn’t want to stop and say hello—it was because he knew this little girl wasn’t an ordinary person. She could use her own blood to save others, create energy blades with her mind, and had even provoked vampires. For Chu Tianyu, saving someone was simply about saving them; there was no reason or need to delve into the details. Especially seeing her wary expression—perhaps to her, someone like him, whose intentions were unknown, was even more dangerous. So Chu Tianyu chose to leave without saying another word. But his plans didn’t keep up with the changes. When he was about seven or eight steps away from the little girl, he heard a “thud” behind him. Turning around, he saw her collapse to the ground suddenly, unconscious!
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The little girl felt a warm comfort throughout her body, reminding her of the warmth in her mother’s arms as a child. A genuine, sweet smile appeared on her face. Slowly opening her eyes, she found herself in a luxurious guest room…
Looking around, she saw a familiar figure standing by the room’s large floor-to-ceiling window. Chu Tianyu had already sensed her awakening and smiled at her, saying, “You’re awake. How do you feel?”
The little girl saw that it was indeed the mysterious Eastern man from the subway station. Seeing his kind smile without any malice, she relaxed. The soft, comfortable pillow and big bed also made her feel at ease, so she no longer showed the wariness she had in the subway station. She instinctively nodded and said, “Mm.”
Just as she was about to say something else, Chu Tianyu stopped her. Gently, he said, “Your vital energy has just recovered. Don’t talk too much, or it will stir up energy, which isn’t good for your injuries. Do you understand what I’m saying? If you do, nod.”
The little girl nodded. Chu Tianyu smiled, turned, took a tray from the coffee table, picked up a glass of milk, and gently helped her up, suggesting she drink some milk. He also asked, “You haven’t eaten in days, right?” The little girl blushed and nodded.

Chu Tianyu didn’t say much more. He carefully helped her drink the milk slowly. The little girl was clearly too weak; just drinking that cup of milk seemed to exhaust all her strength, causing her chest to rise and fall and her breathing to become labored. After she finished the milk, Chu Tianyu simply passed his hand over her with a single motion, and the little girl fell back into deep sleep immediately. Her chest stopped rising and falling, her complexion turned rosy, and she appeared peaceful.

Looking at the little girl’s sleeping face, Chu Tianyu used his vital energy to examine and soothe her entire body once more. Only after confirming there were no serious issues did he leave, feeling relieved.

Upon returning to the living room, Chu Tianyu was filled with complex emotions, his thoughts unable to calm down for a long time. The scene was so similar—only the character had changed from Li Rou to this unique little girl before him. What made Chu Tianyu change his mind was the moment he picked her up and saw her face. Even in a coma, her thin face showed a sense of resilience. Considering her behavior and words earlier, one couldn’t help but wonder how much strength lay hidden within her frail body.

At that moment, Chu Tianyu was moved. This little girl he had saved, whom he didn’t know at all, was like his own sister, needing the care and protection of an elder brother. Intuitively, he knew she must have borne too much in the past.

So Chu Tianyu without hesitation brought her back to the hotel. He used his Purple Void True Dragon energy to treat her injuries. He was also surprised to discover that this little girl indeed possessed immense energy, which existed in her blood. This energy was different from both the sacred power in Europe and the true power of Eastern cultivators, seemingly possessing infinite vitality. It was full of mysteries, even beyond Chu Tianyu’s understanding.

However, Chu Tianyu was certain that if this little girl hadn’t met him, her life would not have lasted more than a month. Although she had the strong energy in her blood, her meridians and tissue structures were essentially damaged beyond repair. Only the Purple Void Dragon energy within Chu Tianyu could barely repair them. If not for the little girl’s desperate pleas to save the wandering old man, which disturbed Chu Tianyu, her fate would have been unimaginable. Even if she hadn’t been killed by the vampires, she would likely have died from the deterioration of her own body. Was it fate?

By the time the little girl woke up again, three days had passed. Chu Tianyu was discussing the European colonization plan with Zhao Tianzhao. As if he had anticipated it, Chu Tianyu put the discussion aside temporarily and went to her bedside ahead of time. The first thing the little girl saw when she opened her eyes was Chu Tianyu’s concerned face.

The little girl let out a soft “ah” and immediately sat up. This time, she didn’t feel weak at all; on the contrary, she felt light-headed and energetic, with her body seeming incredibly light. Even she seemed to notice this change, letting out another soft “eh”.

Chu Tianyu smiled gently and said, “Hello, I’m Chu Tianyu! You fainted on the subway that day, so I brought you here to recover for a while. Little sister, I wonder if you have any family so I can contact them to pick you up.” Hearing this, the little girl’s expression darkened, her face turning serious as she bit her lips tightly, her face losing all color. Her body also began to tremble slightly. After a moment, she looked up at Chu Tianyu and shook her head slightly.

Seeing her reaction, Chu Tianyu knew he had touched on a painful topic, so he quickly changed the subject. “Little sister, what’s your name?”

“Angel…”

“A name of an angel!” Chu Tianyu thought to himself.

Chu Tianyu then asked some other questions, but obviously many of them brought up sadness—such as where she planned to go and why she came to Paris. This made her even more reticent; aside from shaking her head, she said nothing else.

Realizing he shouldn’t keep asking, and seeing that she seemed agitated again, Chu Tianyu quickly brought the prepared milk and cake to her and said, “Angel, okay, let’s not talk anymore. You still need to recover properly. Eat something first. After that, you can go to the balcony to bask in the sun. I have some things to take care of. Is that okay?”

“Mm!” Angel nodded. Chu Tianyu then turned and left to continue discussing the details of the plan with Zhao Tianzhao.

Angel watched Chu Tianyu’s retreating figure, tears involuntarily welling up in her eyes—not from sadness, but from gratitude. She was moved by Chu Tianyu’s warmth. He felt like a big brother who cared for her meticulously. With him by her side, all hardships and sorrows seemed to fade away, giving her a sense of security she had never experienced before!

After Angel finished eating, she heard voices discussing in a language she didn’t understand coming from the living room. Realizing that the older brother was busy, she didn’t disturb him and instead walked slowly to the balcony. Just as she was about to enjoy the warmth of the morning sun, something flashed before her eyes—with a whoosh, a dark figure appeared on top of the sunlit railing. Before Angel could react, the unexpected visitor had already seen a little girl standing on the balcony. Ignoring her age or appearance, he quickly assumed an elegant gentleman’s posture and flashed what he thought was his most charming smile, saying, “Hello, beautiful and noble lady. I hope my sudden appearance hasn’t startled you. I am truly sorry for the disturbance. I came down here to rest after getting tired from flying…”