Chapter 60

Backstab [背刺 Bèi Cì] is the sixtieth chapter of Tong Yao's Guardians of Night.

Summary
Despite regenerating from Ximen Guanren's attacks, the murderer realizes he is completely outmatched by the Gravekeeper's strength and flees. As he escapes towards a public restroom, the man sees a woman walking in front of it and runs towards her, hoping to hold her hostage in order to ensure his survival. Before he is able to, he suddenly feels cold air closing in behind him. Turning around, the man sees Ximen's enlarged hand slamming down on him, shocking him. He manages to jump to the side at the last second, dodging the hand as it slams down between him and the woman. Surprised that the killer was able to avoid his attack, Ximen then tries to grab him with both of his giant hands, forcing him to back himself into the bathroom.

Realizing that the killer has nowhere to escape anymore, Ximen Guanren enters the restroom and begins opening the stalls, all the while teasingly asking his prey to stop hiding. As he opens the final stall, he instead finds a girl, who berates him for being a pervert and throws a plunger and a roll of toilet paper at him. Turning away, a bewildered Ximen believes he accidentally entered the women's restroom and prepares to hurry towards the men's. However, a hand suddenly pierces into his body from behind him, critically injuring him and causing him to fall to the ground. Standing behind him, a woman with long purplish-red hair and wearing a blue swimsuit mocks him for letting his guard down.

Chapter Notes

 * The events leading up to Ximen Guanren's injury are shown.