City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

In "A Pyrrhic Victory," Jiu Han, Hui Xiong, Old Qiao, and Ronnie engage in a fierce battle against the formidable Li Zhuang Hu, whose paradoxical abilities make him both powerful and sluggish. Despite their efforts, they struggle to inflict damage, leading to Old Qiao's self-sacrifice to restrain Li Zhuang Hu. As the group fights to extract the rune circuit from Li Zhuang Hu's heart, they face intense pain and loss. Ultimately, they succeed, but at a devastating cost, with several members injured and Old Qiao dead. The battle concludes with a somber atmosphere as the survivors grapple with their losses and the aftermath of their victory.

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