《Super Invincible Battleship》


 Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Drone Avatar

    Chapter 1: Chapter 1 Drone Avatar


    In the room, Yan Fei watched the drone zipping up and down, his eyes filled with curiosity. Even now, he had not figured out how he had come to possess this drone avatar.


    Earlier, Yan Fei had ordered the most affordable Dakong brand drone online. The drone arrived at his home swiftly. After Yan Fei signed for it and opened the package, he accidentally tripped, hit his head on the drone, and passed out. When he woke up, he found that the drone had become his avatar.


    This drone was entirely black, with four rotors on the top and a sphere in the middle housing an HD Camera that could rotate 360 degrees. At the bottom was a small elongated cylinder. The drone had a very simple structure, with only the most basic flight and surveillance functions, weighing less than two kilograms and costing 800 yuan ¨C it was an entry-level drone.


    Once the drone became Yan Fei¡¯s avatar, every movement was entirely under his control. With just a thought, the drone would operate according to his consciousness. Taking off, hovering, turning left or right, moving forward or backward, and even flipping sideways ¨C it was all so effortless, as easy as moving his own fingers. When he reached out to touch the drone, he immediately felt as if he was touching his own body, yet he also felt the actual plastic body of the drone, a paradoxical yet unified sensation that fascinated him.


    Ordinary drones are mainly controlled by a remote controller, but the drone avatar acted upon Yan Fei¡¯s consciousness. The remote controller that came with the drone had become completely useless; it couldn¡¯t influence the flight of the drone at all. Moreover, the entire remote control system installed on the drone had disappeared; the drone only obeyed Yan Fei¡¯s commands.


    Yan Fei suspended the drone in the air and observed it carefully, while the drone avatar used its HD Camera to watch over Yan Fei¡¯s body. In Yan Fei¡¯s mind, there appeared two images: one from the drone¡¯s camera and one from his own eyes. With a single thought, the main perspective switched to the drone avatar; in the HD Camera, his body was curiously watching the drone, the image crystal clear. Never before had he observed himself so carefully ¨C the top of his head, the back of his skull, and his back, which were normally unseen in a mirror, were all clearly visible. With another thought, the main perspective quickly switched back to his body, and he saw the drone hovering in front of him.


    Moreover, if Yan Fei so wished, he could simultaneously share both perspectives, able to see both his body and the drone avatar at the same time. The feeling was slightly eerie, and at first, he felt a bit disoriented, as if he were experiencing schizophrenia. However, he quickly became accustomed to it and fully mastered the method of coexisting and switching between the two perspectives.


    Feeling the very real sensation of the drone avatar, Yan Fei was somewhat excited. He had read many online fantasy novels before, envying the miraculous adventures of the protagonists but never imagining that he too would have such an experience and obtain a drone avatar.


    After the initial curiosity wore off, Yan Fei discovered a virtual operating screen for his drone avatar in his mind that had appeared out of nowhere. This virtual screen was somewhat like a computer screen, except it was virtual, invisible to everyone but Yan Fei himself.


    The virtual screen displayed four simple pieces of data:


    Energy ¡ª 30


    Weapon ¡ª 200 (Pea)


    Merit ¡ª 0/100


    Universal Space ¡ª 1 cubic meter.


    Upon seeing this data, Yan Fei immediately understood their significance.


    Energy resembled the drone¡¯s battery power, representing its range and operational capabilities. Flying and other actions would consume energy, and if the energy points were to be depleted, the drone would enter standby mode, unable to perform any operations. Energy points would automatically restore to 100% at midnight every day.


    Yan Fei had noticed that after the drone became his avatar, some magical mutations occurred. For instance, the drone¡¯s battery had vanished without a trace, and there was no slot to connect an external battery. Even the entire body of the drone had become one solid piece, completely non-dismantlable. Instead of a battery, it was these energy points that provided power for the drone.


    Weapon represented the drone avatar¡¯s attack method; the drone¡¯s only attack method now was the Pea Bullet, with only 200 rounds. Under air pressure, Yan Fei could launch peas from the barrel at high speeds to attack targets. Every attack used one pea, and once the Pea Bullets were expended, the drone would lose its ability to attack.


    Similarly, the number of Pea Bullets would automatically restore to 100% at midnight every day. Originally, this drone was a civilian model with no offensive capability, but following its mutation, a small elongated cylinder appeared at the bottom of the body that could rotate 360 degrees, loaded with Pea Bullets ¨C this was the drone avatar¡¯s weapon.


    Merit represented the accolades gained using the drone avatar; for every target attacked and effectively damaged by the drone avatar, 1 score would be awarded, with only 1 score obtainable per target. Once the drone¡¯s merit reached 100 points, the drone would upgrade and become even more amazing.

 Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Chapter 1 Drone Avatar_2

    Chapter 2: Chapter 1 Drone Avatar_2


    The volume of the Universal Space is 1 cubic meter, initially shaped as a cube, but it can change shape according to needs. It somewhat resembles the Portable Space described in internet novels. As long as it doesn¡¯t exceed the volume of the Universal Space, Yan Fei can freely store items in it, of course, living creatures cannot be stored. Regardless of where the Drone is, it doesn¡¯t affect Yan Fei¡¯s ability to open and close the Universal Space at any time, nor does it affect his ability to store and retrieve items from it. However, curiously, the Drone Avatar cannot be put into the Universal Space.


    After figuring out the meaning of the data on the operation screen, Yan Fei was ecstatic. He had not expected the Drone Avatar to have such functions, and that it could upgrade, with immense potential at that. Although the Drone Avatar was currently only two kilograms in size and looked rather rudimentary, once upgraded, who knows, it might grow into a terrifying existence.


    But what made Yan Fei want to complain was that the attack weapon of the Drone Avatar turned out to be peas, only two hundred of them at that. What kind of attack power could such a weapon have? With such weaponry, how was he supposed to earn Merit Points? When he¡¯s lacking in vegetables, should he shoot those two hundred peas and cook a soup? For the time being, only the Universal Space seemed a bit useful to him, small as it was, it was still a Portable Space after all. Just that why does the Universal Space have the word ¡°universal¡± in it? Who is it universal with? Why can¡¯t the Drone be put into the Universal Space¡­


    While Yan Fei complained, he was nevertheless very happy inside. Obtaining the Drone Avatar seemed unscientific, even absurd, but isn¡¯t the world filled with unscientific events all the time? In internet novels, which protagonist¡¯s adventures aren¡¯t absurd? At least stories about the protagonist obtaining some kind of avatar in internet novels do set a precedent.


    After understanding the functions of the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei also discovered something that made him even happier. It was that when he obtained the Drone Avatar, a Mysterious Power caused a mutation in the Drone, and his own body also came into contact with this Mysterious Power. This Mysterious Power transformed his body, giving him a tremendous enhancement. The transformation by this Mysterious Power was silent and quick, completed before Yan Fei even realized what was happening.


    In the past, Yan Fei stood at 178cm and weighed only 70 kilograms, looking a bit skinny. Now, although he was still 178cm tall, his weight had increased to 80 kilograms. Under the influence of the Mysterious Power, his body suddenly gained a considerable amount of muscle, significantly increasing his strength. By his own estimation, the force in his body had at least doubled.


    At the same time, some strange changes were slowly happening within Yan Fei¡¯s body. These changes gradually improved his abilities, but the changes were very slow; long-term observation was needed to understand what exactly was happening and what transformations they would bring to Yan Fei.


    In summary, following the acquisition of the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei¡¯s physical condition had improved by at least double compared to before.


    Yan Fei felt the powerful force emerging in his body and was thrilled. His fingers inadvertently touched a teacup, and with a thought, the teacup was stored in the Universal Space, after which he saw the teacup within the Universal Space. Locking onto the teacup with another thought, it reappeared in his hand. Then, he became interested and started storing small items from the room into the Universal Space, before retrieving them again. In and out, until he had completely mastered the method of storing and retrieving items.


    During this process, only a bit of Yan Fei¡¯s Spiritual Power was consumed, causing him a slight fatigue, which quickly recovered. This meant that as long as Yan Fei didn¡¯t continuously store large items into the Universal Space, he could almost indefinitely store and retrieve items in it.


    The only thing that puzzled Yan Fei was why this clearly personal Portable Space was appearing on the Drone¡¯s Virtual Operating Screen and was even called Universal Space. Universal with whom? The Virtual Operating Screen did not provide an answer, and he could only decide to look into it later.


    After studying the Universal Space, Yan Fei began to observe the Drone Avatar¡¯s weapon. Oddly enough, he could see the Pea Gun Muzzle from the outside and could sense the existence of the Pea Bullets inside but could not see the Pea Bullets from the outside or manually add to them. He could rotate the Pea Gun Muzzle at will; with just a thought, the muzzle moved to the desired position. When he thought of a target, the Pea Bullets commenced firing.


    Yan Fei started shooting Pea Bullets at the wall. At first, he couldn¡¯t quite get the accuracy right, missing the target. After slowly mastering the knack for it, the hit rate began to improve. Earlier, he thought the Pea Bullets weren¡¯t very powerful, but to his surprise, although they couldn¡¯t kill a person, getting hit by them was still quite painful. He had jumped up from the pain during his own power testing, only then realizing the power of Pea Bullets.


    After undergoing a mutation by the Mysterious Power, many parts of the Drone Avatar were completely different from before. For example, when flying, the Drone was very quiet; its four propellers made not the slightest sound, and its flight speed was extremely fast, not at all like those sluggish drones.


    Yan Fei wanted to test the Drone data in detail, but it was daytime, and he had not yet completed all the paperwork for flying his Drone. Couple that with the recent strict management of flying vehicles by the government, he didn¡¯t dare to send the Drone out for testing right now. He could only fly it around the room to satisfy his craving, albeit in a limited way.


    The Drone flew rapidly around the room, barely avoiding various obstacles under Yan Fei¡¯s control ¨C the ceiling, under the bed, the toilet, even within drawers. After becoming Yan Fei¡¯s avatar, the entire Drone was completely under his control, with perfect command over every part, pushing the Drone to its full performance. After all, no matter how powerful a remote control system is, it can¡¯t compare to the capabilities of the human body itself.


    As the Drone flew, Energy Points were being silently consumed. Gradually, the Drone Avatar¡¯s Energy Points dwindled to zero, and no matter how Yan Fei operated it, the Drone Avatar just lay there on the ground, unresponsive, except that the Universal Space was still functioning normally, all other functions of the Drone Avatar were offline.

 Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Chapter 2: Acts of Chivalry

    Chapter 3: Chapter 2: Acts of Chivalry


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    Yan Fei estimated the time and found that if the flight was as high-speed as the test he just conducted, the Drone Avatar¡¯s 30 Energy Points would last at most only 30 minutes. In other words, 1 Energy Point would only allow high-speed flying of the Drone Avatar for 1 minute.


    Of course, if the flight wasn¡¯t operating at such a high intensity and the speed was reduced, the drone¡¯s flight duration would extend appropriately but definitely not exceeding 1 hour. Once the Energy Points were depleted, the Drone Avatar would enter standby mode, unable to operate further until the Energy Points naturally recharged.


    After figuring out that the Drone Avatar¡¯s flight time was only 30 minutes to 1 hour, Yan Fei still felt somewhat disappointed, as the endurance was not strong. However, his anticipation grew, realizing that the Drone Avatar could be upgraded, and once upgraded, this limitation might vanish automatically.


    Time flew as Yan Fei researched his Drone Avatar, and it wasn¡¯t until his stomach growled that he realized how hungry he was. He swiftly prepared dinner for himself and began eating alone.


    While Yan Fei¡¯s body had been transformed by a Mysterious Power into something stronger, this transformation came at a cost. It depleted the energy within his body, now significantly deficient and in dire need of replenishment. Consequently, his appetite had suddenly increased by five times. Fortunately, living alone meant that no-one was alarmed by his sudden increase in food consumption. This situation was likely only temporary; once his body absorbed enough energy to compensate for the transformation¡¯s toll, his appetite should return to normal gradually.


    After dinner, Yan Fei went to the neighboring exercise room to familiarize himself with the sudden surge of strength within his body. He struggled with control because this power emerged abruptly, not knowing his own strength during cooking and ending up breaking several bowls. He needed to quickly master his transformed physique to utilize this newfound power effectively rather than let it become a hindrance.


    Yan Fei enjoyed exercising and had his own dedicated exercise room and equipment; however, he¡¯d never practiced any martial arts or specialized training methods. All he knew were some basic exercises learned from the gym, which were not particularly effective. Yet, after two hours of depletion of his internal strength, he managed to harness a portion of the sudden powerful force in his body. Of course, full mastery was still some time away, but at least he would no longer break bowls.


    Exhausted, Yan Fei took a shower and went to bed. Waking up later, he found it was already one in the morning. With a thought, his perspective instantly switched to the Drone Avatar, which promptly activated. From the Virtual Operation Screen, Yan Fei noticed that the Energy Points had indeed restored to 30, and even the Pea Bullets he had used before topped back up to 200. It was the next day, and it seemed the drone underwent its automatic refresh at one o¡¯clock in the morning.


    Yan Fei opened the window to inspect the outside condition; the Drone Avatar took off silently and flew out into the night sky. Meanwhile, he was lying in bed, with his perspective shifted to the Drone Avatar, feeling as though he had truly taken flight.


    Yan Fei had always dreamed of flying, a desire confined to dreams until now. He never thought he would truly experience aerial flight, even if only through a Drone Avatar. The sensation was intensely authentic and fulfilled his dream of flight.


    Living on the fifth floor, the Drone Avatar revealed a pitch-black vista once airborne. Some streetlights were visible, though visibility wasn¡¯t great. Thankfully, the mutated HD Camera function was powerful and automatically adjusted brightness, maintaining minimal impact on Yan Fei¡¯s vision.


    At this late hour, most people were lost in slumber and it was rare to see anyone on the streets. Coupled with the Drone Avatar¡¯s stealthy all-black color, Yan Fei wasn¡¯t worried about it being spotted by others.


    The moment the drone flew out the window, it ascended toward higher altitudes. At Yan Fei¡¯s whim, the drone navigated through the sky, an experience so exquisite it felt like personal flight. However, he soon discovered that past a certain altitude, climbing became incredibly challenging, leading him to realize the height limit of his drone¡¯s flight capability. Comparing with the surrounding high-rise buildings, he estimated the Drone Avatar¡¯s maximum flight altitude to be around 100 meters.


    He then controlled the Drone Avatar to fly towards the distance, accelerating as he went. When its speed reached 20 meters per second, it could no longer increase, marking the maximum flight speed of the Drone Avatar. Translated to kilometers, that was 72 kilometers per hour, a speed comparable to larger civil drones.


    As the Drone Avatar continued to fly, traversing some distance, Yan Fei felt his control over it suddenly weaken. He quickly understood that he had reached the maximum range of his control. Using the nearby buildings and terrain as reference points, he roughly estimated the effective range of controlling his Drone Avatar to be about 1 kilometer; any further, and it might lose contact with his body.


    With these calculations, Yan Fei roughly understood some data points about the Drone Avatar: a flight altitude not exceeding 100 meters, a flight speed not exceeding 72 kilometers per hour, and a control range not surpassing 1 kilometer. As the proverb goes, know thyself, know thy enemy, a hundred battles, a hundred victories. Understanding his Drone Avatar¡¯s capabilities would allow him to utilize its full potential better.


    The Drone Avatar was now within a 1-kilometer radius of Yan Fei¡¯s body, hovering above the largest nearby Leisure Park. Although it was 1 am, not all park lights were extinguished. With the mutated HD Camera, Yan Fei could still observe the entire park clearly from above.


    And just as the Drone Avatar was flying over the park, preparing to leave, Yan Fei suddenly heard a ¡°snap¡± followed by someone speaking aloud.


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    The Drone Avatar was somewhat strange; although it could see real-time images through the HD Camera, it didn¡¯t have any equipment to collect sound on the body. Yet, even so, this avatar could hear sounds as if it had ears, which was amazing.


    Upon hearing the voices below, Yan Fei¡¯s heart stirred, and the Drone Avatar lowered its Flight Altitude, silently drifting over and then hiding in the shadows beneath the tree canopy. He saw a young couple standing next to a bench by the lake in the Park. A man was covering his face, shouting at another young woman.


    ¡°Little Juan, we¡¯ve been dating for so long, why won¡¯t you let me kiss you? And why did you hit me so hard¡­¡±


    The young woman named Little Juan said angrily, ¡°Yuan Ye, I didn¡¯t expect you to be this kind of person. Didn¡¯t we agree that we shouldn¡¯t have any intimate gestures before marriage¡­¡±


    Yuan Ye got even more infuriated, ¡°Times have changed. Which couple doesn¡¯t engage in affectionate gestures? If you don¡¯t let me kiss you, why did you agree to meet me this late? It¡¯s the middle of the night now¡­¡±


    Little Juan said, ¡°You know I work night shifts, I just got off work. Besides, you¡¯re the one who asked me to come here.¡±


    Yuan Ye spoke fiercely, ¡°I don¡¯t care. You¡¯re my girlfriend, and I¡¯ve spent so much money on you; today, I must get a kiss from you.¡±


    Watching Yuan Ye approach her, Little Juan grew panicked and said, ¡°Yuan Ye, don¡¯t mess around, I¡¯ll call for help.¡±


    Yuan Ye was desperate, ¡°Then call! Your Company is nearby, let¡¯s see how you face your coworkers once they hear about this.¡±


    Yuan Ye took a step forward and grabbed Little Juan. Just as she was about to shout, Yuan Ye covered her mouth. Ignoring Little Juan¡¯s struggles, he was about to force a kiss on her. Yan Fei was initially observing out of curiosity, but seeing this scene unfold, reminiscent of the fabled tale of a lord forcing himself on a lady, he became quite angry. No matter what, force was definitely not acceptable.


    The Drone Avatar hidden beneath the tree canopy swiftly flew toward Yuan Ye, hovering 50 meters away¡ªsince the Pea Shooter¡¯s maximum range was 50 meters¡ªand then the barrel of the Pea Shooter began to rotate, aiming at Yuan Ye¡¯s behind. Under air pressure, the Pea Bullets started firing.


    Though the Drone Avatar fired peas, they were dried peas, none too small, and were quite painful on impact, which Yan Fei had personally experienced before. But because they were only peas, which wouldn¡¯t actually harm a person, that¡¯s why Yan Fei felt justified attacking ordinary people with them.


    Just as Yuan Ye was about to succeed, suddenly a sharp pain erupted in his backside, and he let out a miserable scream. Then, more than a dozen peas rained down on him, causing such pain that he jumped up.


    Yan Fei was about to continue the assault, to teach this forced-kisser a lesson, but then he saw Little Juan rush over with concern, saying to Yuan Ye, ¡°Yuan Ye, what¡¯s wrong with you? Don¡¯t scare me! If it¡¯s really that bad, I¡¯ll let you kiss me.¡±


    Yan Fei froze, sighing in his heart, realizing once again the unfathomable mind of a woman. Perhaps their refusals were just a means to get what they ultimately desired. Seeing Little Juan embracing Yuan Ye with a concerned expression, Yan Fei felt a wave of disillusionment and steered the Drone Avatar away.


    The couple looked around everywhere, clueless about who had attacked them. As peas fell to the ground and into the grass, the couple failed to notice them. They exchanged a look, then remembered horrifying scenes from movies set in parks, which gave them chills. Yelling once more, they ran off supporting each other. Yan Fei¡¯s attack had unexpectedly brought the couple closer together, which Yan Fei never saw coming.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar continued to fly over the Leisure Park. Then he saw the number on the Merit Points had become 1. His mind raced, realizing that the Merit Points were certainly tied to the recent attack on Yuan Ye. So, this was how Merit was earned. Also, he understood that a person could only contribute a maximum of 1 point of Merit since Yuan Ye had been hit with more than a dozen peas yet only 1 point of Merit appeared. If so, by attacking others with peas, could his Merit quickly reach the Upgrade requirement?


    However, Yan Fei wasn¡¯t a bad guy, nor could he convince himself to just shoot anyone with peas; after all, getting hit with peas was still quite painful. But then it dawned on him that there were many injustices in this World, and he could use his Drone Avatar to play the chivalrous person and punish the wicked. This wouldn¡¯t only fulfill his childhood dream of being a chivalrous hero but would also earn Merit Points, allowing his Drone to Upgrade¡ªa double win. It was a pity that his Weapon consisted of two hundred dried peas, which could only intimidate those small-time thugs without weapons. Against those hardened criminals armed to the teeth, he was helpless. Yet, if people found out that the chivalrous hero¡¯s Weapon was nothing but peas, Yan Fei wondered if they would laugh their heads off¡­

 Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: Chapter 3 Yan Feis Wealth

    Chapter 4: Chapter 3 Yan Fei¡¯s Wealth


    Yan Fei harbored dreams of being a hero, fantasizing about eradicating evil and protecting the innocent. Unfortunately, due to the late hour, the park was deserted, preventing his hero dreams from coming to fruition.


    Thus, Yan Fei controlled his Drone Avatar as it flew over the park and toward the adjacent street. The circular sphere in the middle of the drone rotated 360 degrees, providing a 360-degree view without any blind spots. He then spotted a pitiful stray dog searching for food in a pile of garbage under the street lamp in the distance, surrounded by three large stray dogs that had appeared from nowhere.


    The three large dogs encircled the stray dog, growling softly and baring their teeth before beginning their attack. The stray dog, skinny and malnourished, had woefully low combat power and, in the blink of an eye, was howling and bleeding profusely as the three large dogs bit it.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar flew over, swiveling the Pea Machine Gun and unleashing a hail of Pea Bullets at the three large dogs. Despite their large size and fur protection, the potency of the hard peas was not to be underestimated; the pain of being struck was intense. The large dogs were sent hopping and yelping around, the bullets causing them to howl in pain. They turned their heads to the drone in the sky, their eyes reflecting a vicious light as they roared loudly at the unmanned aircraft.


    Yan Fei swiveled the gun barrel and fired several more rounds of Pea Bullets, hitting the three large dogs squarely. The dogs wailed pitifully and, no longer daring to bark, they exchanged glances and, with tails tucked, scampered away.


    The stray dog eyed the drone above with a frightened look, hesitated for a moment without tending to its wounds, and then ran off as well.


    Yan Fei chuckled wryly to himself, thinking that he might count as a chivalrous person after all. His first act of heroism had been breaking up a couple flirting, and his second was helping a dog, which he seemed to have scared. He wondered how many people in the world would go to such lengths to be a chivalrous person.


    Yan Fei checked the data and saw that the Merit Points of his Drone Avatar had increased to 4. Clearly, those three large dogs had contributed 3 Merit Points. Only, the Pea Bullets had been used up quite a bit; only 110 remained, and there were only 15 Energy Points left, enough for 15-30 more minutes of flight.


    The Drone Avatar continued to fly, its flight trajectory covering a radius of one square kilometer from Yan Fei¡¯s actual location. Due to the late hour, there were hardly any people on the street, nor were there opportunities for Yan Fei to act the hero.


    When the Drone Avatar¡¯s Energy Points dropped to 10, Yan Fei spotted a petty thief trying to steal cured meat hanging from a second-floor window with a long pole. Assailed by Pea Bullets, the thief thought he had encountered a ghost and fled in terror, even abandoning his long pole in the process. As a result, the Merit Points of the Drone Avatar successfully increased to 5.


    After scaring away the petty thief, Yan Fei felt somewhat proud, thinking that he was starting to resemble a hero. Just then, a black dot from the sky suddenly shot downwards, targeting his Drone Avatar. Because of the 360-degree view from the Drone Avatar¡¯s Surveillance Camera, Yan Fei immediately spotted the object diving down. Upon closer inspection, he realized it was an eagle. The eagle, hunting at night, had mistaken Yan Fei¡¯s Drone for its prey.


    With a thought, Yan Fei swiftly flipped the drone, its four rotors turned downwards, and rotated in the opposite direction, causing the entire body to hover in midair. The Pea Shooter¡¯s gun barrel rotated swiftly, targeting the eagle above, before firing off Pea Bullets.


    The eagle, diving toward the drone, was struck by the Pea Bullets and experienced intense pain. More Pea Bullets hit the eagle in succession, causing it to screech and lose some feathers. Realizing it was outmatched, the eagle cried out sharply, abandoned its attack on the Drone, and fled.


    Yan Fei righted the drone, feeling quite smug, but then he noticed an issue: the Merit Points remained at 5. In other words, his encounter with the eagle had not yielded any Merit Points. The Pea Bullets had hit the eagle and caused it harm, but why hadn¡¯t he received any Merit Points?


    Curious about the criteria for Merit Points, Yan Fei began to experiment. He chased away a snake near a stream, saving a frog, but did not receive any Merit Points. He also scared away an owl in the forest, rescuing a mouse, but again, he gained no Merit Points.


    So, Yan Fei came to an initial conclusion: only attacking humans and significantly large animals would yield Merit Points. His earlier idea of using animals to farm Merit Points was na?ve.


    The Drone Avatar continued to fly but did not encounter any situations needing intervention. Finally, when the Energy Points ran out, the Drone Avatar returned to Yan Fei¡¯s side and went into standby mode, no longer able to move.


    His night of adventurous heroism was over, and it was now 2 a.m. However, the experiences of the night left Yan Fei too excited to sleep. He tossed and turned in bed until just before dawn when he finally fell into a deep slumber. When he woke up the next day, it was already eleven in the morning. The Drone Avatar was still in standby mode, with zero Energy Points, 59 Pea Bullets remaining, and 5 Merit Points.


    Since the Drone Avatar couldn¡¯t be activated, Yan Fei decided to exercise his body instead. After all, ¡°The body is the capital of revolution¡±; without a good physique, everything else is meaningless. Thus, Yan Fei went to the workout room again to get familiar with his body¡¯s strength.


    Two hours later, Yan Fei was exhausted but felt closer to fully mastering the power within his body. However, his appetite remained large. After finishing his own cooked food and still feeling hungry, he went to the Bun Shop on the street and bought more than ten meat buns before finally feeling full.


    Just as Yan Fei returned home, he heard a knock at the door. Opening it, he was greeted by two lively young girls. The one with large eyes said crisply, ¡°Little boss, we¡¯ve come to pay the rent!¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s parents had passed away, leaving behind a five-story building in the Suburbs of the City. The property used to be on the outskirts, but with the city¡¯s rapid expansion, it had become prosperous. Hence, Yan Fei decided to rent out the rooms in his family¡¯s five-story building. Each floor had five rooms, and with the exception of reserving the entire fifth floor for himself, all the other 20 rooms were for rent.


    Yes, Yan Fei was a Landlord. Including the ground-floor retail space, Yan Fei¡¯s monthly rental income amounted to sixty thousand yuan. With this money, Yan Fei¡¯s life was comfortable, which was one reason he hadn¡¯t sought work since graduating.


    The big-eyed girl in front of him was L¨¹ Yangyang, one of Yan Fei¡¯s tenants. The other girl, who had a good figure, was called Su Yan, and she shared the rental with L¨¹ Yangyang. Usually, L¨¹ Yangyang was the one to communicate with Yan Fei, as Su Yan seldom interacted with him.


    Yan Fei curiously asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t your rent not due for another half a month? Why are you paying now? People usually have to be chased down for rent. I¡¯ve never seen someone eager to pay it early.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang¡¯s eyes flickered as she said, ¡°Isn¡¯t it great to meet good tenants like us?¡±


    Yan Fei stepped aside, saying, ¡°Come in and talk.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang pulled Su Yan in, and Yan Fei said, ¡°Take a seat first, I¡¯ll go make some tea for you.¡±


    Su Yan had never been to Yan Fei¡¯s room before. Noticing several group photos hanging on the wall, she asked curiously, ¡°Little Boss, you actually graduated from Zhendan University? That¡¯s amazing!¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang proudly said, ¡°Yanyan, you don¡¯t know, but Little Boss is a true high-achiever, a genius. He knows way more than you can imagine.¡±


    Yan Fei humbly replied, ¡°Not at all, I¡¯m quite ordinary, not a genius by any means. My classmates are the real geniuses. Compared to them, I sometimes doubt my own life choices.¡±


    Su Yan whispered, ¡°Little Boss is too modest.¡±


    Suddenly, L¨¹ Yangyang let out a ¡°huh¡± and said, ¡°Little Boss, it seems like you¡¯ve gotten stronger since the last time I saw you.¡±


    Yan Fei gave a bitter smile. His body had been transformed by a mysterious power, and someone attentive had spotted the change in his physique. Fortunately, he didn¡¯t meet L¨¹ Yangyang often, so she couldn¡¯t be certain that he had grown stronger in a short period. He responded, ¡°You know I enjoy working out, and I¡¯ve made some progress recently, so I look a bit more robust.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang voiced her belief in Yan Fei¡¯s words with an ¡°oh.¡± She glanced at Su Yan and asked, ¡°Little Boss, how many years has it been since you graduated from Zhendan University?¡±


    Yan Fei answered, ¡°Three years now. Why do you ask?¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang replied casually, ¡°Just curious, that¡¯s all. By the way, you¡¯re not even 25 this year, right?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°I¡¯m only 23.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang stuck out her tongue at Su Yan and said to Yan Fei, ¡°Little Boss, you¡¯re incredible, only 23 and it¡¯s been three years since you graduated from such a prestigious university.¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t pick up on L¨¹ Yangyang¡¯s line. Instead, he placed the freshly brewed tea in front of them and said, ¡°Let¡¯s get to the point, the real reason why you¡¯re here today.¡±


    Su Yan said softly, ¡°Little Boss, the thing is, we heard that this neighborhood might be demolished. We¡¯re not sure if it¡¯s true, and if it is, whether it will affect our building.¡±


    Yan Fei stroked his chin and said, ¡°Correct, I have been notified that our area will soon be demolished for the construction of a Commercial Center. But it will be several months at the least before the demolition terms are negotiated. I had been meaning to find time to discuss it with you, but you¡¯ve come to me with this question instead.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang said with a hint of sadness, ¡°So we¡¯ll have to move out? I¡¯ve lived here for a year.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°There¡¯s nothing I can do; I can¡¯t stop such a big event. But until the demolition starts, you still can live here.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang said, ¡°Having to find a new place to live in a few months is hard to accept. You¡¯re the best landlord I¡¯ve ever met.¡±


    Yan Fei laughed, ¡°I¡¯m not as good as you say; I¡¯ll evict someone who doesn¡¯t pay rent just the same. By the way, because of the situation, I¡¯ve decided to offer a 30% discount on the rent from now on, and you can pay monthly instead of quarterly.¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang and Su Yan were thrilled, realizing they could save several hundred yuan each month. They heaped praise on Yan Fei, who found this both amusing and somewhat sad. For young women struggling in Shanghai, rent was indeed a heavy burden.


    After gathering their intelligence, L¨¹ Yangyang and Su Yan left. As they were leaving, Yan Fei heard L¨¹ Yangyang whisper to Su Yan, ¡°See, Little Boss is such a catch, tall and handsome, looks slim in clothes but muscled without. Plus, he¡¯s a highly educated graduate from a key university with lots of property. Once the demolition goes through, he¡¯s sure to be a bona fide billionaire! If you hooked up with him, you wouldn¡¯t have to worry about a thing. And did you notice he kept stealing glances at you? That means he¡¯s interested in you. What¡¯s more, I¡¯m sure he doesn¡¯t have a girlfriend since he¡¯s always alone¡­¡±


    After his transformation by a mysterious power, Yan Fei¡¯s hearing had become much sharper, allowing him to hear the girls talking softly but clearly. He couldn¡¯t help but wryly smile; these girls were cute but not his type at all¡­


    In the evening, Yan Fei kept his eyes fixed on the virtual screen of his Drone Avatar. As the clock struck midnight, the Virtual Operating Screen refreshed rapidly. The Drone restarted, its Energy Points restored to 30, and the Pea Bullets refilled to 200. He checked his surroundings, saw nothing unusual, opened the window, switched view, and sent the Drone flying once again.

 Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: Chapter 4 Terror Pea

    Chapter 5: Chapter 4 Terror Pea


    After spending a night getting familiar, Yan Fei¡¯s skill in controlling the drone had greatly improved. The drone, like an extension of his own body, performed dazzling aerobatics according to his will.


    During the day, Yan Fei had carefully observed his surroundings and identified several public and hidden surveillance cameras. When nighttime came and it was time for the drone to take action, he intentionally stayed out of the cameras¡¯ field of vision as much as possible to avoid being discovered.


    The Drone Avatar returned to the nearby park, and thanks to the 360-degree field of view of the drone¡¯s camera and its excellent lighting technology, Yan Fei¡¯s perspective was extremely broad. Despite it being night, he could still spot many ongoing activities.


    In the wee hours, the park was sparsely populated, but at the lakeside, three people were sneaking around. These men were in their thirties and each had a battery on their back, a metal probe in hand, dressed in a set of plastic waterproof clothing, and one of them also carried a large net.


    Yan Fei was very curious. He hid the drone under the shadow of a lakeside tree¡¯s canopy and quietly watched these three oddly attired individuals, wondering what they were up to.


    He then saw the trio busy themselves by the lake, connecting the batteries to the metal probes in their hands. One of them pressed the switch on the battery, and a wisp of blue electricity appeared on the metal probe, along with a ¡°crackling¡± sound.


    The leader nodded and said, ¡°Not bad, the battery power is sufficient this time, we definitely won¡¯t have any issues tonight.¡±


    Another man hesitated before speaking up, ¡°Third Brother, I still feel this isn¡¯t right. The fish in this park are meant for everyone to enjoy for free. If we stun them with electricity and then sell them, isn¡¯t that a bit immoral?¡±


    Before Third Brother could reply, another one of the men said discontentedly, ¡°Old Seven, you¡¯re making it sound so righteous; I almost didn¡¯t recognize you. You haven¡¯t done many good deeds yourself normally, so why the sudden conscience today?¡±


    Third Brother ¡°shushed¡± them and said, ¡°Keep it down, no more arguing. The fish here are overfed and are particularly big, it¡¯s a waste to leave them here. If others aren¡¯t going to catch and eat them, why can¡¯t we catch and sell?¡±


    Old Seven commented, ¡°Third Brother, the fish here are mainly goldfish, which are ornamental. I¡¯m afraid they might not sell!¡±


    Third Brother replied, ¡°There are also grass carp and carp here, and they are quite large too. I¡¯ve scouted the area during the day. Besides, since we¡¯re already here, let¡¯s electrocute them first; if we get the ornamental goldfish, we can just take them home to eat.¡±


    It was then that Yan Fei realized these three were poachers who specialized in fishing with electricity. He couldn¡¯t help but admire their creativity. The fish in these parks were dumb and not afraid of humans, with sizable bodies, yet no one ever thought to catch and sell them¡ªthese three were geniuses for coming up with the idea.


    Now aware of their intentions, Yan Fei naturally wouldn¡¯t allow them to go ahead with the fishing. He maneuvered the drone to get closer to them, still hidden in the shadows of the trees, and aimed the Pea Shooter at them.


    The trio was ready and lined up to enter the water when suddenly the leader, Third Brother, was hit by a pea bullet. With a scream, he dropped the metal probe he was holding, which touched the person behind him. That man immediately shuddered and fell to the ground, twitching.


    The last man, Old Seven, was startled and asked, ¡°Third Brother, why did you electrocute Little Huang?¡±


    Before Third Brother could speak, he was hit by several more pea bullets, leaping up and shouting, ¡°Damn it, who¡¯s shooting at me?¡±


    Old Seven was puzzled, not understanding why Third Brother had seemingly gone mad. It was dark, and the Pea Shooter made no noise when firing. Since the Drone Avatar was concealed in the tree shade, they had no chance of seeing it.


    Yan Fei turned the gun, firing off several peas, hitting Old Seven in the buttocks.


    Old Seven felt a sharp pain and instinctively pressed the switch on the battery he held. The metal probe he was carrying drooped and happened to touch Third Brother in front of him. Third Brother received an electric shock and fell to the ground, his body rigid and shaking uncontrollably, unable to even make a sound.


    After being attacked and accidentally shocking Third Brother, Old Seven was the only one left standing. Startled, he quickly looked around. It was late at night, Yan Fei had carefully hidden the drone, and the peas that had fallen to the ground after the attack were small, so Old Seven was completely clueless about who or what was attacking them.


    Looking at the pitch-black lake surface, Old Seven suddenly recalled the urban legend of a woman who had committed suicide by throwing herself into the lake here. Seeing the convulsions of his two companions on the ground, he immediately thought he had encountered a ghost and was scared out of his wits. He froze for a moment, then suddenly shouted, dropped his electrofishing gear, and fled the park, tumbling and crawling away, leaving his two companions behind.


    Yan Fei did not chase after the fleeing Old Seven but instead turned the Pea Shooter¡¯s muzzle toward the first person who had fallen and was still convulsing on the ground, unleashing several Pea Bullets at him, but the person did not react. After all, the pain from an electric shock was so intense that the pain from the Pea Bullet attacks was negligible.


    After attacking the fish-stealing trio, Yan Fei was pleased to see his Merit Points increase by 3 points; his total Merit had reached 8 points, which meant each of these three individuals had contributed 1 Merit Point each. This foray not only stopped the trio from stealing fish but also earned him 3 Merit Points, marking a successful first victory.


    Old Seven¡¯s escape made a lot of noise, and soon after, the park management staff noticed the commotion and began to head toward the lakeside. To avoid trouble, Yan Fei maneuvered his Drone away from the park as well.


    In the following time, Yan Fei hoped for another chance to perform acts of vigilante justice. However, to his disappointment, the surroundings were quite peaceful. Although there were pedestrians on the road, there were no criminals to be seen, not even a stray dog, which left him extremely frustrated.


    By the time the Drone¡¯s Energy Points were down to 10, Yan Fei had not encountered any opportunities to intervene. He gave a wry smile, wondering if he should lament this peaceful era for its lack of criminals to fight against.


    Just as Yan Fei was flying the Drone back, he suddenly spotted a person on the rooftop edge of a tall building, looking like they were about to jump. He quickly flew closer, only to see a young man with a scruffy beard, tears streaming down his face as he looked at the street below, poised to leap. Behind him, a pair of neatly placed shoes pressed down on a piece of white paper, which also had something written on it.


    The Drone Avatar¡¯s HD Camera quickly adjusted the focus to close in on the white paper. Although the content was obscured by the shoes and thus unclear, the words ¡°Suicide Note¡± were dramatically written at the top.


    Yan Fei was shocked; it seemed like the scruffy young man was about to commit suicide! His physical self at home sat up and grabbed his Mobile Phone to call the police, but seeing that the man had already lifted his foot, ready to leap off the building at any moment, he knew it would be too late by the time the police received the call and arrived on scene. Without a second thought, he rotated the Pea Gun Muzzle, aiming it at the man about to jump.


    Heart filled with despair, the young man was about to jump when suddenly, several Pea Bullets flew out of the darkness and struck him. The pain from the Pea Bullets was excruciating. Instinctively, he pulled his foot back and used his hand to fend off the attack.


    Yan Fei controlled the angle of the Pea Gun Muzzle, avoiding vital areas, and attacked the young man again. The man was completely unable to withstand the onslaught of Pea Bullets and hopped around in agony. To dodge the Pea Bullets, he was forced to retreat continuously until he backed into the building and shut the door behind him, escaping the relentless Pea Bullet barrage.


    Yan Fei watched, greatly amused. Thinking that someone who couldn¡¯t even bear this level of pain was looking to die was absurd. But just as he was enjoying the moment, the man suddenly burst out of the door, charging out. Yan Fei was startled and prepared to attack again, only to find that all the Pea Bullets had been used up in the previous assault. As he was chiding himself, he saw the man quickly pick up his shoes from the ground, stuff the suicide note into his pocket, and run back into the building.


    Watching the man¡¯s actions, Yan Fei didn¡¯t know whether to laugh or cry. However, it seemed the attack had some effect; at least the man wouldn¡¯t be committing suicide right there and then. Yan Fei kept the Drone Avatar hovering in the darkness in front of the building, watching what would happen next. A few minutes later, he saw the man, pale-faced and wearing his shoes, leaving the place. As he left, he kept rubbing the spots where the Pea Bullets had hit him¡­


    When the Drone entered standby mode due to depleted Energy Points, Yan Fei had earned a total of 4 Merit Points that evening: 3 from the fish-stealing trio and 1 from the man about to jump. Adding in the 5 points from the previous night, the Drone¡¯s Merit Points had reached a total of 9.


    Having earned 9 Merit Points in two days, Yan Fei was quite satisfied with the progress. If he continued at this rate, he wouldn¡¯t need a month for the Drone Avatar to accumulate enough Merit Points for an Upgrade. He just wondered what the Drone would change into after the Upgrade¡­


    The next day, word of the impending demolition of the area spread further, prompting more and more tenants to come to Yan Fei for information, which he appeased according to the conditions previously discussed with L¨¹ Yangyang.


    The government was planning to develop the neighborhood into a Commercial District, and Yan Fei was not opposed to the idea as long as the conditions were right. This house was the only thing left by his parents, and he would have some reluctance to let go of it. But this was an inevitable trend, and Yan Fei had no power to Change it.


    Upon learning of the impending demolition, other homeowners in the region were elated. After all, this was Shanghai, the most economically developed area in China, where property prices had already soared to unbelievable heights. Although this was not traditionally considered part of the City area, it was well-connected and bustling. The high compensation they would receive for the demolition was exciting just to think about. With that money, they could simply quit working for good. For those who lived a life of idleness, a demolition was like a pie falling from the sky, perfectly suited for them.


    With an indifferent attitude, Yan Fei watched all these developments. During the day, he trained in the gym, harnessing the great strength he had obtained, while at night, he flew the Drone Avatar around the neighborhood to perform acts of vigilante justice. Since the Drone had undergone both external and internal mutations, Yan Fei no longer bothered with official flight approvals to avoid having to explain its origins and to prevent people from discovering its secrets.


    Ten days flew by quickly. Yan Fei had fully mastered his newfound strength and was able to use it effortlessly, as light as a feather. Meanwhile, through his bouts of vigilante justice, the Drone Avatar had accumulated 68 Merit Points.


    Of course, during this period, Yan Fei had not encountered any real criminals; it was all people and situations that had little to do with serious crime, but which were utterly repulsive. As they contributed to the Drone¡¯s Merit Points, a new urban legend about the Terror Pea emerged in the vicinity.

 Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: Chapter 5 - 1 Upgrade

    Chapter 6: Chapter 5 ¨C 1 Upgrade


    The Drone Avatar¡¯s range of operation was originally not large, with only a radius of 1 square kilometer. So when Yan Fei also heard about this urban legend of the Terror Pea, he immediately realized what consequences his actions could lead to.


    Among those attacked by the Pea Bullets, not everyone was a coward; some chose to call the police and presented the pea that attacked them as evidence. At first, the police from the nearby station didn¡¯t take it seriously, thinking that the callers were joking. But as the number of reports increased, the police finally took notice and started patrolling and staking out the area.


    It was precisely because of the discovery of police surveillance nearby that the Drone Avatar became even more cautious, which in turn narrowed its field of operation even more. With a smaller range, it became even harder to find targets. Thus, to address this problem, Yan Fei decided to relocate.


    At night, Yan Fei drove his own minivan, with a box containing the drone inside, to the eastern side of the Shanghai city area. He found a secluded place to wait, and after midnight, he released the drone to uphold justice in this part of the city. There were no legends of the Terror Pea here, so some petty thieves appeared in the dead of night, allowing the drone to take action repeatedly, reaping a substantial harvest of 10 Merit Points in one night.


    This bounty excited Yan Fei tremendously. The next day, he drove the minivan to the city¡¯s west side and released the drone again, earning 9 Merit Points that night. On the third day, in the city¡¯s south side, Yan Fei earned 7 Merit Points. On the fourth day, in the city¡¯s north side, he earned 6 Merit Points. By now, his Drone Merit Points had reached 100, meeting the requirements for a Drone Upgrade.


    At one o¡¯clock in the morning, when Yan Fei was excitedly driving back home, he found two cars parked in the courtyard of his house, with several people standing in front of the cars smoking boredly and a pile of cigarette butts thrown on the ground, looking impatient.


    Seeing Yan Fei get out of the minivan, a middle-aged man took out a photo to compare, then walked up with a smile and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, hello, I¡¯m Zhang Baocheng, it¡¯s a pleasure to meet you!¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t shake his hand and asked, ¡°Who are you? Do we know each other?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng wasn¡¯t offended. He withdrew his hand, handed over a business card, and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, hello, we¡¯re from the Honglou Real Estate Company. We¡¯re here today mainly to discuss with Mr. Yan the matter of acquiring your house.¡±


    Yan Fei still didn¡¯t take the business card and said, ¡°This is my house, I own all the property rights, and I have no intention of selling it, so I¡¯m sorry to disappoint you.¡±


    A brawny man with a fierce appearance stepped forward from behind Zhang Baocheng and said menacingly, ¡°What are you talking about, kid? Do you know who you¡¯re speaking to? Daring to make Brother Cheng wait so long, are you asking for death?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng waved his hand to stop the brawny man and said, ¡°Manager Xie, don¡¯t talk so loudly, you might scare Mr. Yan. Besides, we¡¯re not the mafia, so don¡¯t always talk about death.¡± Then he turned to Yan Fei and continued, ¡°Mr. Yan, you see, we really are very sincere, otherwise we wouldn¡¯t have waited here for so long. Won¡¯t you even hear us out on our offer?¡±


    Yan Fei knew that the area¡¯s relocation news had been confirmed and understood that some company from who-knows-where was attempting to scoop up the place cheap. But he was curious about the current market value, so he asked, ¡°How much are you willing to pay for my house?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng smiled and said, ¡°We¡¯ve done our research. When your house was built, it cost a total of 2.5 million yuan, and the total floor area of the building is 1200 square meters, which comes to less than 2100 yuan per square meter. We¡¯re willing to offer 3000 yuan per square meter, letting you make a profit of 900 yuan per square meter. What do you think?¡±


    Yan Fei became furious. It was true that building his house had cost only 2.5 million yuan, but that was 30 years ago. How could 30 years¡¯ old value compare to today¡¯s? Moreover, the building area might indeed be 1200 square meters, but the Courtyard was also not small, a good 50 square meters or more, yet it was completely overlooked. His house was used for rental, earning 60,000 yuan in rent monthly, adding up to over 700,000 yuan a year. What¡¯s more, the imminent relocation would mean he could at very least exchange his property for over 2000 square meters of new housing; with Shanghai¡¯s average housing price over 50,000 yuan per square meter, that amounted to over 100 million yuan. However, the other party wanted to buy it for mere 3.6 million yuan, which was plainly robbery.


    Yan Fei was furious internally, but he didn¡¯t show it and simply replied indifferently, ¡°This house was left to me by my parents and has great sentimental value to me. I won¡¯t sell it, so I apologize.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng snorted coldly, and the muscular man came forward, pointing at Yan Fei arrogantly and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, it¡¯s an honor for you that our Boss Zhang has taken a liking to your house. Don¡¯t be ungrateful by opening your mouth too wide. I¡¯ll lay it out here; your house will definitely become Boss Zhang¡¯s, because in the end, you¡¯ll definitely sell it to us. Remember this, we will buy it no matter what. If we can¡¯t buy it, you¡¯ll understand just how fearsome our wrath can be¡­¡±


    Then Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°Second Xie, talk nicely, why are you threatening people? Do you want others to think we¡¯re part of the mafia?¡±

 Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: Chapter 5 - 2nd Upgrade

    Chapter 7: Chapter 5 ¨C 2nd Upgrade


    Yan Fei ignored the two men¡¯s back-and-forth and turned to leave, disregarding the arrogant Second Xie. The times were different now; it was an era of legal society, where those suspected of being part of the mafia were being severely cracked down on by the state, scurrying about and not daring to cause trouble as blatantly as before. If they dared to act out, they would be met with the powerful authoritarian force of the state machine. Besides, Yan Fei had just acquired his Drone Avatar and, along with his significantly increased strength, was not at all afraid of the other¡¯s verbal threats.


    Second Xie, with his imposing build, took a quick step and blocked Yan Fei¡¯s path, swinging his shoulder to hit Yan Fei¡¯s chest. Yan Fei sidestepped and rammed his shoulder into the bulky man as well. A loud ¡°bang¡± resounded when their shoulders collided fiercely. Yan Fei staggered slightly, while Second Xie was knocked unsteady, almost falling over.


    With that collision, Yan Fei¡¯s strength clearly had the upper hand. He exercised daily and had full control over the strength he had gained. With his first move, he achieved a victory, which greatly boosted his confidence.


    Second Xie was taken aback, not expecting Yan Fei to look so slim yet possess such immense strength. Hesitating, he did not try to stop Yan Fei again. Meanwhile, Zhang Baocheng looked on with a face full of shock and confusion, evidently unsure what to think.


    When Yan Fei reached the fourth floor, he saw that L¨¹ Yangyang and Su Yan¡¯s door was slightly ajar. L¨¹ Yangyang poked his head out from the room and whispered, ¡°Boss, are you okay? Do you need us to call the police?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head, ¡°I¡¯m fine, very fine!¡±


    L¨¹ Yangyang said, ¡°These people have been here since just past eight o¡¯clock, blocking the way downstairs, each one looking fierce and vicious, obviously here to cause trouble. Boss, please be careful!¡±


    Yan Fei replied with a smile, ¡°Thank you for your concern, but I¡¯ve got it handled. Don¡¯t worry about me!¡±


    Just then, the sound of a car engine starting came from downstairs. Yan Fei looked down to see Zhang Baocheng and Second Xie getting into a car, driving away from the courtyard, just like that, they left.


    Back in his room, Yan Fei put down the cardboard box he was carrying, which contained his Drone Avatar, and began to ponder the current situation. The Demolition Feast was about to begin, and all kinds of shady characters were active. In this area, his family¡¯s building had the largest construction area, preliminarily valued at over a hundred million. Moreover, since he was the only one in his family and had no close friends or relatives, he was essentially isolated and vulnerable. Those people must have investigated his situation, knowing he had no one to rely on, which is why they targeted him.


    A cold smile crept into Yan Fei¡¯s heart. He was no pushover, and those people might take a serious tumble if they weren¡¯t careful. At that moment, he realized profoundly that strength was always the most important safeguard. Once he had sufficient strength, he would no longer fear their threats and could protect his family¡¯s building.


    Yan Fei opened the box and took out his Drone Avatar. As he switched his perspective to the Virtual Operation Screen, he discovered that the drone had reached 100 Merit Points, the upgrade point, and a flashing red upgrade button appeared on the screen. He clicked the upgrade button with his consciousness and saw the Virtual Screen flash before shutting down abruptly, his consciousness forcibly ejected.


    As Yan Fei¡¯s consciousness returned to his body, he saw an eerie fluctuation suddenly appear on the Drone Body, spreading throughout his living room. Following that, some of the appliances began to disassemble. Yan Fei was startled and suddenly remembered an important issue; he wanted to stop the drone¡¯s upgrade, but unfortunately, he was unable to control the drone at that moment, and the upgrade process was irreversible.


    While Yan Fei was regretting, the disassembled components of the living room appliances broke down into tiny particles, which gathered into an ion stream and merged into the Drone Body. As these ion streams continuously fused, changes began to appear in the drone¡¯s body.


    Five minutes later, the Drone Body finally finished its transformation and upgrade. However, because some parts had been disassembled, the household appliances now looked pitted and worn, beyond use.


    Yan Fei felt deeply regretful. He had forgotten that a Drone Upgrade required a large amount of Raw Materials. Since he hadn¡¯t provided these Materials, the drone had extracted them from nearby sources, which were, unfortunately, his home appliances. This oversight resulted in the complete scrapping of his household appliances. The purchase of these appliances had cost him at least one hundred thousand yuan, and now due to a simple mistake, that money had turned into scrap metal, filling him with regret. The only consolation for Yan Fei was that the Drone Upgrade was finally complete.


    The upgraded drone was still black in color and maintained the simple, civilian quadrotor shape similar to before the Upgrade, but its size had increased substantially. The drone once weighed only 2 kilograms, but now it had reached 20 kilograms.


    Bending over to inspect it, Yan Fei discovered changes on the Virtual Operation Screen as well.


    Drone Avatar (Level 2)


    Energy ¡ª 300


    Weapon ¡ª 500 (Steel ball)


    Merit ¡ª 0/1000


    Universal Space ¡ª 10 Cubic meters


    Flight Speed ¡ª 144 kilometers/hour


    Flight Altitude ¡ª 200 meters


    Control Distance ¡ª 10 kilometers


    Storage Card ¡ª 100 TB


    The upgraded Virtual Operation Screen now displayed the Level of the Drone Avatar for the first time; the previous screen had no such display, making it very clear to Yan Fei which stage his Drone Avatar was in.

 Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: Chapter 5 - 1st Upgrade_3

    Chapter 8: Chapter 5 ¨C 1st Upgrade_3


    Other changes were also notable: the drone¡¯s energy points increased to 300 points. Although the drone¡¯s size and weight had increased significantly, which would definitely lead to a corresponding increase in the consumption of energy points during flight, this was still a qualitative leap from the previous 30 energy points. This was bound to greatly enhance the drone avatar¡¯s endurance capabilities.


    As for weapons, they underwent the most drastic change after the upgrade. The previous drone could only fire pea bullets, but the upgraded drone had begun using Steel Ball Bullets, with an astonishing number of 500 bullets. Although these Steel Ball Bullets were not as powerful as real bullets, they were definitely stronger than pea bullets, and it was not a problem to incapacitate or even kill a person. The same gun barrel that fired the pea bullets was still in use, utilizing air pressure to shoot, only now the steel balls were launched further and with greater force.


    The merit points required for the drone¡¯s upgrade had reached 1000 points, which made upgrading the drone ten times more difficult. The Universal Space also received an upgrade, expanding to 10 cubic meters, allowing Yan Fei to load more items into it and making his actions more convenient.


    Surprisingly, this upgrade also revealed some specific flight data about the drone. For example, the flight speed had reached 144 kilometers/hour, which converts to 40 meters per second; the flight altitude had reached 200 meters, and the control distance had extended to 10 kilometers. Looking at the data alone, the upgraded Level 2 drone was extremely formidable, having surpassed most of the civilian drones in the world, let alone comparing it to unupgraded drones. With this data, Yan Fei had a better understanding of the drone¡¯s performance and could fully utilize its functions.


    An additional feature that appeared with this upgrade was the functionality of a Storage Card. Previously, although the drone was able to use an HD Camera to capture the surrounding scenes, it lacked a recording function. Even if Yan Fei wanted to find previously captured footage, it was not possible. Now, with the Storage Card, footage captured by the drone could be saved, and then transferred to Yan Fei¡¯s computer via WIFI. This feature sparked many new ideas for Yan Fei.


    This upgrade not only enhanced the drone itself but also the Mysterious Power had similarly modified Yan Fei¡¯s body. Like before, this transformation was stealthy and instantaneous. Following the upgrade, Yan Fei¡¯s appearance had not changed, nor had his muscles increased further, but he clearly felt a sudden surge of great strength within his body. Based on his preliminary estimates, his strength had doubled from its previous baseline. In other words, Yan Fei¡¯s strength was now four times what it was before the enhancement. To some extent, Yan Fei could now be considered a small superman.


    Yan Fei¡¯s transformation was not just a simple increase in physical strength; other enhancements were happening simultaneously. It¡¯s just that these were not as noticeable as the increase in strength, and he would gradually come to realize them over time.


    With this upgrade, the drone avatar was enhanced, evolving from a toy-like gadget into a true deadly armed weapon. With this lethal tool and his body strengthened again, Yan Fei felt confident in dealing with any provocation.


    The only regret was that the upgrade had overlooked the issue of materials, resulting in the loss of over a hundred thousand yuan worth of household appliances, which was indeed a pity. However, this lesson learned, Yan Fei would not make the same mistake in the future.

 Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Chapter 6: Hot Topics

    Chapter 9: Chapter 6: Hot Topics


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    The Drone Upgrade to Level 2 resulted in a qualitative leap in combat power, while the Energy Points and Steel Ball Bullets also returned to 100%. Yet, Yan Fei decided against going out at night to play hero anymore, as the Level 2 Drone was somewhat bulky. Although it remained black, it was much more conspicuous than before and could easily be spotted.


    The next morning, Yan Fei¡¯s appetite had increased once again. Fortunately, he had brought back ample buns and steamed bread to eat at home, so as not to alarm others. There was no choice, as his body had just been transformed by the Mysterious Power and needed a lot of nutrition to make up for the deficit, forcing him to eat more. However, he believed that his appetite would return to normal in a few days.


    After breakfast, Yan Fei returned to the gym for physical training. With his previous experience, he quickly became accustomed to his body¡¯s strength. Although he hadn¡¯t completely mastered the power, at least he no longer unintentionally exerted too much force.


    Around ten o¡¯clock in the morning, there was suddenly a commotion downstairs from Yan Fei¡¯s building. A shrill cry of a woman started to ring out, as she wept and shouted simultaneously, ¡°Injustice! Injustice¡­ The Yan Family are swindlers, they took away our land through deceitful means, making us lose our livelihood. How can I and my grandson survive now? We want our land back, we need to eat.¡±


    Yan Fei peeked out and saw at the entrance of the courtyard downstairs a middle-aged woman in her fifties sitting on the ground, wailing and disheveled. Next to her stood a dirty little boy about five or six years old who, seeing the woman crying, also started to cry loudly. Passersby, seeing the scene, immediately gathered around, and soon a crowd formed.


    Yan Fei frowned, he had no idea what had happened, as he didn¡¯t recognize the middle-aged woman. Then he saw a man nearby ask curiously, ¡°Big sister, what injustice have you suffered?¡±


    The middle-aged woman halted her sobbing and pointed at the Yan Family building, saying, ¡°Brother, you don¡¯t understand. The Yan Family took advantage of my family head who couldn¡¯t read, tricked him into signing the land transfer agreement, and forcefully occupied our land, forcing us to move out. Then they built this building on it, living the good life. After we were forced to move because we had no land, we had no way of making a living, and life became very difficult. My family head, my son, and daughter-in-law all passed away due to poverty, leaving behind only my grandson and me. We¡¯re running out of money and soon won¡¯t be able to survive. We¡¯re so miserable!¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s mind raced. Their family¡¯s building was constructed in the ¡¯80s, before he was born, but he had heard his parents mention this incident. Before liberation, their family was a large capitalist and had their own Company. After the founding of the new state, their Company was nationalized, and they lost everything. Following the Reform and Opening up, the state began to rectify some of the past wrongdoings, compensating them with a piece of land and a large sum of money, which Yan Fei¡¯s father used to build this apartment building.


    Back then, the construction of this building utilized the land they received as compensation. Yet, after the building was completed, in order to facilitate access, less than five square meters of land from a neighboring farmer was used to construct a road connecting to the main street. This occupied land was formally processed with a generous financial compensation ¨C 10,000 yuan per square meter, amounting to a total of 50,000 yuan for the five square meters, a lofty sum at the time. The Government notary department had even issued a certificate. Therefore, from a procedural standpoint, there were absolutely no issues with the Yan Family¡¯s building. Morally speaking, the compensation of 50,000 yuan in those days was more than fair for the land that was taken. Moreover, the family that had their land occupied moved away early on, and Yan Fei had never even seen these people. So why would someone suddenly show up claiming injustice?


    All of a sudden, Yan Fei spotted a burly figure among the onlookers and recognized him immediately; it was Second Xie, Zhang Baocheng¡¯s henchman from the previous night. Second Xie appeared to be watching the middle-aged woman¡¯s lament with great interest, then he noticed Yan Fei watching him. He gave a secretive smile, made a throat-slitting gesture at his neck, and walked away.


    Seeing Second Xie, Yan Fei had an epiphany. This middle-aged woman was likely brought here by Zhang Baocheng to stir up trouble, then coerce him into selling his house to them at a low price. After all, the building was worth over a hundred million, and it would be strange if no one targeted him, especially when it seemed like he was on his own. What surprised Yan Fei was that Zhang Baocheng had extensive resources at his disposal to investigate an incident from 30 years ago and quickly thought to hire someone to put pressure on him with a performance.


    The middle-aged woman¡¯s crying was so loud that the tenants of Yan Fei¡¯s apartment were disturbed. Upon discovering the noisy middle-aged woman, they all became uncertain. A couple preparing to go out was grabbed by the woman who, with a mix of snot and tears, cried out, ¡°You heartless Yan Family, you seized our land and took away our fields, making it impossible for us to survive. Return our land to us, we need to live, we need to eat¡­¡±


    The couple was seriously frightened and ran away as soon as they broke free. Subsequent onlookers who inquired about the situation were greeted by the crying woman recounting the Yan Family¡¯s alleged crimes and demanding her land back for survival. Consequently, some bystanders uploaded the scene to the Internet, adding sensational titles to attract online attention.


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 Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Chapter 6: Hotspot Event_2

    Chapter 10: Chapter 6: Hotspot Event_2


    Yan Fei returned to his room and called the police.


    Five minutes later, a police car arrived with a male and a female officer. Under the scolding of the two officers, the onlookers finally dispersed, and the middle-aged woman, seeing the police arrive, did not continue to cause a commotion but left with her child. However, as she was leaving, Yan Fei noticed a triumphant smile in her eyes. The police, seeing that the middle-aged woman left voluntarily and took a child with her, did not stop her.


    The two officers who responded Yan Fei recognized, as they were local police from the nearby station. The man was called Huang Pu, and the woman was called Miao Hong. Yan Fei often went to the police station to report tenant information, so he was very familiar with them.


    The two officers approached, and Huang Pu said to Yan Fei, ¡°Little Fei, what¡¯s going on here? Who was that woman?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Huang brother, I don¡¯t even know that woman.¡±


    Miao Hong asked, ¡°Then why did she come here to cause trouble? There must be a reason¡­¡±


    Yan Fei then relayed the history of his family¡¯s property, and after thinking for a while, he also mentioned Zhang Baocheng¡¯s visit the previous night, and that he had just seen Zhang Baocheng in the crowd, which led him to suspect that the middle-aged woman was sent by Zhang Baocheng to cause trouble. As for her real identity, Yan Fei said he did not know.


    Huang Pu¡¯s expression became serious as he said, ¡°I¡¯ve heard of this Zhang Baocheng before; he used to be in the mafia, and later he went straight and started a real estate company. Even though he¡¯s gone straight, he still has ties with the mafia, and his Company frequently uses deceitful and threatening methods to seize people¡¯s houses; he doesn¡¯t have a good reputation.¡±


    Yan Fei asked doubtfully, ¡°Isn¡¯t the country cracking down on organized crime? How come people like him still exist and covet my property?¡±


    Miao Hong replied, ¡°Little Yan, although the country is cracking down on the mafia, we still need evidence. We now govern according to the law, and without evidence, we naturally can¡¯t arrest people. Previously, whenever Zhang Baocheng got into trouble, one of his subordinates would take the blame, and we couldn¡¯t gather any solid evidence of his crimes, so we couldn¡¯t arrest him. At most, we would fine him some money, and he would repeat his tactics next time.¡±


    Yan Fei felt dazed, almost as if he¡¯d been transported back to the era depicted in old Hong Kong movies. The crackdown is real, but it still relies on evidence and ¡°Program¡±. With the education from old Hong Kong films, the mafia became increasingly cunning¡ªafter committing crimes, they would simply have someone take the blame. Those taking the fall get paid while in prison, and the mafia would compensate them financially after their release. This way, everyone gets what they want, and there¡¯s general satisfaction. Hence, the mafia continues to break the law; as long as they avoid committing murder and are careful, they can often escape unscathed.


    Huang Pu added, ¡°This Zhang Baocheng is engaged in legitimate business, and though he obtains properties through scheming, he makes sure everything is watertight. With the victims intimidated, we can¡¯t act against him without evidence.¡±


    After thinking for a moment, Yan Fei said, ¡°What should I do then?¡±


    Miao Hong suggested, ¡°The area here is about to undergo demolition. Once negotiation starts, if the terms are right, I advise you to sign as soon as possible, take the compensation, and leave immediately. The other party can¡¯t do anything to you then. We will also ¡°Enhanced¡± patrols around the area to ensure Zhang Baocheng¡¯s people don¡¯t get an opportunity. For your safety, you should also avoid going out unnecessarily for the time being. Once this period is over, things will get better.¡±


    Feeling somewhat helpless, Yan Fei could only nod in agreement to their advice. He only asked Huang Pu and Miao Hong to help investigate whether the middle-aged woman was from the family that had their land occupied thirty years ago, to which Huang Pu and Miao Hong agreed.


    As they were leaving, Huang Pu asked Yan Fei about a recent issue: whether he had noticed a black Drone in the vicinity. Huang Pu showed him a blurred photo of the Drone from the ¡°Surveillance Camera¡±. Yan Fei was startled to recognize it as his own ¡°Drone Avatar¡±. Due to the lighting and color, the photo was unclear, showing that the police had indeed started investigating the Drone case. Consequently, he resolutely shook his head, indicating that he knew nothing about it.


    Around three in the afternoon, Yan Fei heard loud wailing outside again. When he went to check, he saw the middle-aged woman with the young boy reappear, still disheveled and sitting on the ground, crying bitterly. This time, a white banner with black writing was stretched out at the scene, reading, ¡°Return my land, I need to survive, I need to eat!¡±


    Soon enough, onlookers gathered once more. Seeing the crowd, the middle-aged woman cried even more heart-renderingly, and the comings and goings of some of Yan Fei¡¯s tenants were greatly affected.


    Yan Fei went downstairs, pulled out some evidence documents he had just photocopied, showed them to the middle-aged woman, and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know who you are, but this house came into my father¡¯s possession through completely legal means. So please, stop making trouble here.¡±


    The middle-aged woman was taken aback at the sight of the documents, but she immediately pounced on Yan Fei, clung to his legs, and cried out, ¡°I don¡¯t know what these are, I only know your family oppressed us and took the land we depended on for survival. Give me back my land¡­ ¡±


    Yan Fei tried to pull his leg free, but the middle-aged woman held on tight and did not budge. He looked around at the crowd of onlookers and said, ¡°If you feel your rights have been violated, you can sue me in court.¡±

 Chapter 11 - Chapter 11: Chapter 6 Hot Issue_3

    Chapter 11: Chapter 6 Hot Issue_3


    The middle-aged woman shouted loudly, ¡°I don¡¯t want to go to the court; you and those judges are in cahoots, colluding to bully us, the common folk.¡± Then she turned to the onlookers and said, ¡°Don¡¯t you all think this makes sense?¡±


    The bystanders started to feel there was some logic to her words and began nodding.


    Seeing the middle-aged woman start to agitate the spectators, Yan Fei frowned, exerted force in his legs, broke free from the woman, and returned home. He called the police again, and Huang Pu and Miao Hong arrived once more, dispersed the crowd, and then took the middle-aged woman and the little boy to the police station for questioning.


    In the evening, Yan Fei received news that the middle-aged woman, named Wang Xiaohong, was indeed related to the neighbors who had moved away years before. It turned out that the family had later contracted a severe contagious disease and almost all had perished, leaving only Wang Xiaohong, and the little boy was indeed her grandson. Once at the police station, Wang Xiaohong¡¯s attitude underwent a complete change, cooperating with the police in every way. After receiving legal education from the police, Wang Xiaohong, having completed her statement, left with the child.


    Yan Fei was greatly vexed; he hadn¡¯t expected the trouble-making middle-aged woman to truly be from that family. His father had taken only five square meters of their land years ago and had even paid a substantial compensation, which had been notarized. But now that they were causing trouble again, the situation was somewhat difficult to handle.


    Although China now governed according to the law, during some civil disputes, practical situations and social impact were still considered, mainly relying on the parties themselves to negotiate a solution. Coupled with the widespread sympathy for the underdog, Wang Xiaohong appeared to be a weak party, single-handedly raising a little grandson, which inevitably made people want to help her.


    As Yan Fei feared, the videos that had been uploaded to the short video websites began to ferment. With the promptings of some with ulterior motives, several verified account internet influencers joined in. They portrayed Wang Xiaohong¡¯s plight in the videos as unbearably tragic, disregarding the facts and completely ignoring the several documents of evidence Yan Fei had presented, sharing them far and wide. This caused these videos to go viral, drawing a large crowd of people unaware of the truth, condemning the Yan Family, and successfully turning the incident into a hot internet topic.


    The next day, Wang Xiaohong actually returned with the little boy. There were also dozens of so-called human rights fighters who had seen the videos on the internet and specially came from the city area to help the orphan and widow defend their rights. There was even a lawyer from some association who said he would help Wang Xiaohong sue Yan Fei for free.


    These people surrounded Yan Fei¡¯s building, holding banners that read ¡°Return our building, we need to eat,¡± and every time someone tried to enter or leave the building, they would swarm around them, shouting slogans into their ears, causing Yan Fei¡¯s residents much annoyance. Yan Fei called the police again and as soon as the officers arrived, these people distanced themselves from Yan Fei¡¯s courtyard, nodding repeatedly to the police warnings, but the moment the police left, they would gather again and chant slogans.


    On the third day, incredibly, three tenants requested to cancel their leases. Yan Fei observed coldly, promptly refunding the rental deposits and the remaining rent to these three tenants. L¨¹ Yangyang and Su Yan, on the other hand, showed great loyalty; they not only comforted Yan Fei but also tried to help by mobilizing their colleagues to clarify the facts on the internet. However, as minor company clerks, what power did they have to dispel rumors? Facing the ferocious online army, they would be fortunate to escape without being viciously attacked.


    On the fifth day, Yan Fei had completely mastered the new strength within his body. Meanwhile, the clamor for the building outside grew more intense, with the addition of many so-called justice advocates and internet live-streamers looking to gain attention, as well as a number of fierce-looking tattooed men. Although these people quickly disappeared when the police arrived, as soon as the officers left, they would reappear, loudly cursing at Yan Fei¡¯s building and even splashing red paint on the building¡¯s walls, inscribing slogans such as ¡°Unscrupulous profiteer, return my building, I demand my rights.¡±


    But while their slogans were loud, none truly brought a case against Yan Fei to the court, which left him profoundly disappointed, as he had hoped to resolve the issue through legal channels.

 Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: Chapter 7: Take the Initiative

    Chapter 12: Chapter 7: Take the Initiative


    That night, Yan Fei received a strange call on his mobile phone. He was about to hang up but decided to answer after a second thought. Zhang Baocheng¡¯s voice came through.


    ¡°Mr. Yan, this is Zhang Baocheng. How have you been recently?¡±


    Yan Fei responded coldly, ¡°You¡¯re too kind to worry, I¡¯m very well!¡±


    Zhang Baocheng laughed, ¡°That¡¯s good to hear. I¡¯m just worried someone might disturb you, and that would be unfortunate. As you know, the world isn¡¯t all that peaceful. There might be accidents from time to time, like a house catching fire or getting hit by a car while walking down the street. By the way, if you need help with anything, feel free to ask me. Don¡¯t be polite; I¡¯d be more than happy to solve your problems.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Thanks for your generous offer, Mr. Zhang, but I haven¡¯t had any accidents, nor do I need your help with anything. Your call today couldn¡¯t have been just to check on me, right?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng chuckled, ¡°Mr. Yan, we¡¯ve met once, which makes us friends, and I¡¯m always kind to friends. So, you should consider the proposal I made earlier. If I buy your house, your trouble becomes my trouble, and I can resolve it quickly without leaving a trace.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Mr. Zhang, I wasn¡¯t aware that real estate companies also had the ability to solve other people¡¯s troubles. And from the sound of it, you seem to have a lot of clout. Could it be that you moonlight as a policeman?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng laughed heartily, ¡°Mr. Yan is joking. I¡¯m just a small businessman engaged in legitimate business, nowhere near as capable as a policeman. Don¡¯t be fooled; our company may be in real estate, but we have connections in various places, especially when it comes to dealing with troublemakers. It¡¯s something we have a lot of experience in. Just think, there¡¯s a large crowd gathered around your house, and their demands are not being met, which could trigger their emotions. Once emotions are provoked, people might act irrationally, and then, unfortunately, bad things can happen. If someone starts leading the charge, it¡¯s possible that there could be a mob event with vandalism, looting, and arson. If things escalate, there might even be casualties, and even if not, it¡¯s still bad to, let¡¯s say, get a broken hand or leg¡­¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t let Zhang Baocheng finish; he hung up the phone, fully aware that Zhang Baocheng was officially starting to exert pressure on him. The incident with Wang Xiaohong was just an appetizer, barely enough to ruffle Yan Fei¡¯s feathers, at most causing him a bit of annoyance. After all, his house¡¯s paperwork was all in order, and even if there were lawsuits, no one would genuinely support Wang Xiaohong¡¯s claims. Therefore, her making a fuss was nothing more than a futile effort, a complete waste of energy.


    Zhang Baocheng making a personal call that day meant that things had moved to the second phase. If Yan Fei¡¯s calculations were correct, he would soon have to face physical violence, likely executed by those tattooed brutes. The pretext would surely be helping the pitiful granny and grandkid outside, with everyone becoming righteously indignant, losing control of their emotions in a spur of the moment, and trashing Yan Fei¡¯s house¡ªperhaps even breaking his limbs and setting a fire. With their large numbers and seemingly legitimate excuse, the police would at most detain the rioters for a while, and the ringleader might end up in jail, but Zhang Baocheng would remain untouched. It seemed that Zhang Baocheng had done this many times and was quite experienced.


    If someone else were in this situation, those who were timid might choose to keep the peace, while the bold might negotiate a better price before taking the money and leaving. But Yan Fei would not react that way. He was a man who preferred to deal with problems head-on rather than take a more indirect approach, especially since he had just gained immense power. Naturally, he would choose to confront his adversary directly and release the pent-up fury in his chest.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t take the drama unfolding downstairs too seriously; he knew it was just a facade. The core of the entire issue was Zhang Baocheng. Without his orders, the charade wouldn¡¯t end. Solving the problem with Zhang Baocheng meant all other issues would be resolved easily.


    Yan Fei had held back from acting until now, which may have seemed like helplessness, but it didn¡¯t mean he had no way to counter the opponent¡¯s offense. He had been pondering his countermeasures while getting accustomed to his power, collecting various items, and storing them in the Universal Space. Now that everything was ready and Zhang Baocheng had made his threatening move, it was time for Yan Fei to strike back.


    Yan Fei¡¯s method of retaliation was simple¡ªlaunch an offensive and disrupt Zhang Baocheng¡¯s operations. Remaining passively defensive and waiting for the enemy¡¯s attack would never solve any problems.


    Before, Yan Fei had intended to monitor Wang Xiaohong and those tattooed brutes, hoping to capture some behind-the-scenes footage of the incident with a drone and post it online to turn the unfavorable situation around. However, Wang Xiaohong and the tattooed thugs always left before six o¡¯clock in the evening, when it was still daylight. It was impossible for Yan Fei to deploy the drone for surveillance at that time since the police were still investigating a drone-related injury, and a drone seen in daylight would be very likely to be exposed. And once the drone was exposed, the consequences would be endless. But by the time night fell and the drone could be deployed, Yan Fei had no idea where they lived, so he had been unable to monitor them or capture any explosive behind-the-scenes footage.


    Lately, Yan Fei adjusted his investigative approach and set his sights on Zhang Baocheng. He first located Zhang Baocheng¡¯s company¡¯s address online, and after nightfall, he launched the drone for reconnaissance. Fortunately, Zhang Baocheng¡¯s company was less than 10 kilometers from Yan Fei¡¯s home, meaning that Yan Fei could observe Zhang Baocheng¡¯s every move from the comfort of his house through the drone.


    Through recent experiments, Yan Fei had come to understand the endurance capabilities of the drone. Due to an increase in size, the drone consumed 5 energy points per minute of high-speed flight, so its endurance was reduced to about 1-2 hours. Although it still did not meet Yan Fei¡¯s expectations, compared to the previous version, the upgraded drone was already powerful enough to help him with many tasks.


    Zhang Baocheng¡¯s real estate company was indeed busy with frequent overtime, so it was common to see Zhang Baocheng at the company even at night. When the drone discovered Zhang Baocheng, it would hide in the darkness and record his actions. However, Zhang Baocheng was extremely cautious inside the company and never discussed illegal matters there. He discussed everything at home with his confidants, so during this time, Yan Fei didn¡¯t collect any useful information. On the surface, Honglou Real Estate Company appeared to be a law-abiding enterprise, and Zhang Baocheng himself seemed like a squeaky-clean, legitimate businessman, at most involved in some ambiguous relationships with a few secretaries. No wonder the relevant departments couldn¡¯t pin anything on him all these years, allowing him to remain at large.


    However, through conversations between Zhang Baocheng and his subordinates, Yan Fei learned of Zhang Baocheng¡¯s home address. Zhang¡¯s home was more than ten kilometers away from Yan Fei¡¯s location, beyond the maximum control range of the Drone Avatar. Since Yan Fei had been keeping a low profile and rarely left his home lately, he hadn¡¯t sent the drone to keep watch.


    But when Yan Fei determined to resolve the issue with Zhang Baocheng once and for all, he decided to take the initiative. He planned to control the drone to Zhang Baocheng¡¯s home for surveillance, hoping to find conclusive evidence of Zhang Baocheng¡¯s illegal activities there, which he would then hand over to the police. Once the police had evidence of Zhang Baocheng¡¯s crimes, they would be able to make an arrest, and once Zhang was in custody, it was unlikely he would be released. In this way, Yan Fei would eliminate the threat posed by Zhang Baocheng, achieve a decisive blow, and ensure his own safety.


    At ten o¡¯clock in the evening, Yan Fei left his home driving his minivan, which also contained a large box housing the Drone Avatar. He entered Zhang Baocheng¡¯s residential address into his mobile phone, then followed the map navigation as he drove. The minivan quickly left the urban area. This was Shanghai, where even the rural highways were busy with traffic. Only after more than half an hour did the vehicles on the highway start to thin out, and following the navigation, Yan Fei arrived at a place surrounded by mountains and water, with a solo villa, secluded from any other houses. The map showed that this detached villa was Zhang Baocheng¡¯s home. The villa¡¯s Feng Shui seemed favorable, nestled against a mountain, backed by a forest, facing a large lake.


    By eleven o¡¯clock at night, Zhang Baocheng should have finished work and gone home. Yan Fei double-checked the address and then parked his minivan by the side of the road at the foot of the mountain. He opened the box and released the Drone Avatar within.


    The Drone Avatar took to the air lightly, flew through the car window, and soared into the sky, heading toward Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa. The upgraded Drone Avatar, although larger in size, was much more agile and faster than before. Yan Fei sat in the driver¡¯s seat, switching his view to the Drone Avatar, controlling the drone to fly over the lake and toward the distant villa.


    As he approached the villa, Yan Fei realized how vast its grounds were. Although it was only three stories high, the villa had a large number of rooms and a spacious parking area, with a tall wall encircling its perimeter, clearly indicating its high value.


    The villa had stringent security, with two guard posts set up around it, each with personnel on duty, as well as security patrols with guard dogs making regular rounds. In the dark corners, there was a multitude of surveillance cameras installed. Even more exaggerated was the fact that searchlights had been mounted on the villa¡¯s top, sweeping around occasionally. The whole villa looked as impregnable as a large bunker.


    Yan Fei was thankful in his heart. Without the Drone Avatar, it would be truly challenging for an ordinary person to infiltrate such a place. The drone kept flying at an altitude of 200 meters, its all-black body carefully avoiding the searchlight beams, so it remained undetected by the villa¡¯s guards.


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 Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: Chapter 8 Mysterious Organization

    Chapter 13: Chapter 8 Mysterious Organization


    The Drone quietly flew over the villa, its HD Camera rotating 360 degrees, beginning the search for Zhang Baocheng¡¯s figure.


    The upgraded Drone Surveillance Camera, although lacking infrared capabilities, had reached the pinnacle in optical imaging technology. At night, with just a bit of light, combined with its automatic light enhancement technology, the entire scene could be presented clearly. At the same time, the drone¡¯s sound collection system had grown even more sensitive; the minute sounds from a hundred meters away could be collected, and it could even automatically filter out background noise, analyzing the original sounds.


    Armed with such powerful detection methods and the faint moonlight tonight, the entire villa was completely under Yan Fei¡¯s control. The villa¡¯s guards focused mainly on the ground; searchlights rarely illuminated the sky, and nobody ever thought there was a Drone flying overhead, observing them.


    It was already past eleven, and most of the rooms in the villa were dark, with only a sliver of light peeking through a crack in a window on the top floor. The Drone carefully lowered its altitude, then flew over and hovered outside the window, finding it tightly shut, the sliver of light seeping through a gap in the room¡¯s curtains. Thus, the drone¡¯s HD Camera started adjusting, and through the tiny gap in the curtains, Yan Fei actually managed to see the scene inside the room.


    Several people were sitting inside the room, one of them was indeed Zhang Baocheng. The burly man beside him was none other than Second Xie, while on the other side sat an abnormally gaunt young man, who seemed as if he hadn¡¯t woken up fully. Facing them was Wang Xiaohong, the middle-aged woman who often came to Yan Fei¡¯s home wailing and causing a scene.


    Seeing that middle-aged woman Wang Xiaohong in Zhang Baocheng¡¯s house, Yan Fei finally confirmed that she was sent by Zhang Baocheng, and all this was Zhang Baocheng¡¯s doing behind the scenes.


    Inside the room, Zhang Baocheng looked very angry, nothing like his amiable self at the Company, and he shouted loudly, ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you people? After so long, that Yan Fei doesn¡¯t show any sign of submission?¡±


    Second Xie responded, ¡°Brother Cheng, that Yan Fei is like a stone in a ditch, stinky and hard, and he reports to the police at the drop of a hat. You won¡¯t let us use Martial Force to intimidate him, so without any deterrent, of course, he won¡¯t easily submit.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng frowned and said, ¡°It is a critical time now. I told you not to use Martial Force because I don¡¯t want you to make a big deal of this and then get burned, implicating ourselves. But we are also pressed for time and can¡¯t keep waiting. Starting tomorrow, find a few fierce-looking men from Marquis, pretend to be Second Aunt¡¯s distant relatives, and make sure to teach that kid a lesson. He won¡¯t submit until he has suffered. The demolition project is approaching the negotiation and signing phase, and I worry about unexpected problems. His building is worth at least 100 million; we simply can¡¯t miss out on that.¡±


    Second Aunt, who went to Yan Fei¡¯s home to cause a commotion, said, ¡°Boss Zhang, when you sought me out for help, you said once I accomplish the task, the benefits you promised me can¡¯t be less!¡±


    Zhang Baocheng replied, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, as long as you handle this matter, the one million we promised you won¡¯t be a penny short.¡±


    Second Aunt seemed very happy and said, ¡°Rest assured, Boss Zhang, I¡¯ll visit that Yan tomorrow. I¡¯ll find a chance to get in his room, then initiate physical contact with him, and as soon as there¡¯s an opportunity for physical contact, I will tear my clothes and shout that he¡¯s indecently assaulting me. Then your men can rush in and give him a good beating.¡±


    Second Xie said disdainfully, ¡°Yan Fei, indecently assaulting you? Even if your acting is convincing, who would believe that?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng glared at Second Xie and said, ¡°You don¡¯t care what others think, we just need an excuse. Understand? All we need is an excuse. Does the specific nature of the excuse matter?¡±


    No longer daring to question, Second Xie asked, ¡°Brother Cheng, are we really going to beat him up hard?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng turned and slapped him, angrily saying, ¡°Are you stupid? We¡¯re here for the money, not to commit murder, so why should we really beat him? What if he gets injured and hides in the Hospital? Who will we go to for a signature then? This time, it¡¯s just to scare him. When hitting him, avoid his vital parts, but we must make him feel the pain.¡±


    Second Xie said, ¡°That guy works out often, has some brute strength; I even suffered a bit in a tussle with him before. I¡¯ve long been displeased with him and thought I could give him a proper lesson!¡±


    Zhang Baocheng consoled his subordinate, saying, ¡°We¡¯ll talk about it after this blows over. Once we have the money, I won¡¯t care what you do to him. You can dispose of him any way you like, even killing him wouldn¡¯t bother me. That kid dared to reject me several times, giving me no face at all. I¡¯ve wanted to deal with him for a long time. When the time comes, give him a few extra chops for me.¡±


    The voices of the people in the room weren¡¯t loud, but the Drone¡¯s audio collection Equipment captured everything clearly. And upon hearing the sinister plans discussed in that room, Yan Fei broke out in a cold sweat, never expecting to overhear such a ruthless scheme.


    This plan was simply too vicious. Had Yan Fei not heard it with his own ears, he might well have fallen for their Trap. And then, like a mute who has eaten bitter herbs, he would have too much misery for words. How terrible his fate might be, Yan Fei could perfectly imagine. Meanwhile, Zhang Baocheng proved to be cruel and merciless, wanting Yan Fei¡¯s life simply because of past rejections, using such a venomous scheme just for his real estate, disregarding Yan Fei¡¯s life completely. Had Yan Fei been an ordinary person, his end would have been utterly tragic.


    For the first time in his life, Yan Fei felt the urge to kill someone. This Zhang Baocheng was not only after his fortune but also wanted his life, using such poisonous stratagems for his property, treating his life as nothing. If Yan Fei were just an ordinary person, his end would have been exceptionally grim.


    Zhang Baocheng, Second Xie, and Second Aunt continued to discuss, revising and improving the plan, how to allocate personnel, and how to deal a fatal blow to Yan Fei¡­


    It wasn¡¯t until half an hour later that the few of them finished their discussion. Second Aunt stood up to take her leave, and Second Xie escorted her out. Only Zhang Baocheng and the slim young man remained in the room; the latter hadn¡¯t spoken a word, looking sleepy-eyed and about to doze off.


    Zhang Baocheng turned and asked, ¡°Xiao Kong, do you have any news from over there this time?¡±


    The slim man named Xiao Kong finally spoke up, his Mandarin not very standard, ¡°They said to keep lying low, not to cause any trouble, lest you delay their important matters.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng chuckled, ¡°I didn¡¯t want to meddle either, but that kid actually has such wealth. I feel like I¡¯m missing out if I don¡¯t make a move, as the saying goes ¡®to not take when given is to bring trouble upon oneself¡¯. But rest assured, this matter will be resolved quickly, I guarantee it won¡¯t interfere with their main event.¡±


    Xiao Kong said, ¡°Remember, those internet influencers and expert resources you control are not yours, they belong to the Organization. You¡¯re just managing them, so don¡¯t let them take action rashly and risk exposing themselves. Your using them to manipulate public opinion against Yan Fei likely has already caught the higher-ups¡¯ attention.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng offered an awkward smile and said, ¡°This was just a one-time thing, I guarantee I won¡¯t arbitrarily utilize their power from now on.¡±


    Xiao Kong said, ¡°They are pawns in the hands of the Organization, poised to play a significant role in the future. They can only publicize content provided by the Organization. Your job is to maintain their relationships and grow their influence. You know, if the Organization¡¯s mission fails because of you, you¡¯re well aware how dire your consequences would be.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, ¡°I understand that, please convey to the Organization that I will absolutely work hard for them and ensure the completion of any task given by the Organization.¡±


    Yan Fei was shocked; he hadn¡¯t expected to overhear such information. Zhang Baocheng was actually part of a Mysterious Organization, and those internet influencers and experts were under his command to slander him¡ªit seemed like there was some plot at play. Xiao Kong appeared to have a high status within the Organization, and Zhang Baocheng was very wary of him, speaking cautiously.


    Xiao Kong said, ¡°That¡¯s for the best, as long as you work well for the Organization, you won¡¯t lack future benefits.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng nodded repeatedly and said, ¡°It¡¯s my duty.¡±


    Xiao Kong inquired, ¡°I¡¯m curious, after it¡¯s all over, will you really give Second Aunt the million?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng snorted coldly, ¡°That woman is not only greedy but also vicious. How could I possibly give her so much money? People like her have one weakness¡ªthey¡¯re afraid of dying. So, if she knows what¡¯s good for her after things are done, then all is well. But if she causes trouble, I wouldn¡¯t mind making her disappear.¡±


    Xiao Kong chuckled, said nothing more, then took something out of his pocket and asked, ¡°You¡¯ve seen a lot around here; tell me, do you recognize what this is?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng took the item from Xiao Kong¡¯s hand and inspected it closely.


    Yan Fei grew curious, but the angle was slightly off, and the Drone couldn¡¯t see clearly what it was. So, the Drone cautiously turned to another side, preparing to adjust the angle to inspect the item. Out of the blue, a gust of wind arose, and Yan Fei, caught off guard, couldn¡¯t control the Drone. The Drone swayed in the wind and accidentally hit the outside wall of the window, making a faint noise.


    Inside the room, Xiao Kong¡¯s ears twitched; he actually heard the faint sound outside. He snatched the item back from Zhang Baocheng¡¯s hands and took a quick step to the window, pulling back the curtain to see the Drone hovering outside the window.


    Yan Fei was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening and swiftly raised the Drone, ready to leave the place. Xiao Kong punched out, shattering the window glass, and as he stuck his head out, he saw the Drone ascending. Xiao Kong sneered and casually grabbed a chair, hurling it at the ascending Drone.


    As the Drone was rapidly climbing, it saw the chair flying toward it. Yan Fei initially didn¡¯t pay it much mind, but to his astonishment, the chair pursued the Drone with incredible speed, catching up with it in the air. The Drone hastily tried to dodge but couldn¡¯t completely avoid it and was hit squarely by the chair.


    Yan Fei, careless for a moment, felt the Drone Avatar suffer damage for the first time. And Yan Fei, who was physically linked to the Drone Avatar, immediately felt a surge of intense pain, as if his own body had been struck by the chair.

 Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: Chapter 9: Martial Arts Master

    Chapter 14: Chapter 9: Martial Arts Master


    Xiao Kong¡¯s astonishing throw hit the Drone flying at an altitude of fifty or sixty meters, revealing his incredible strength. For the first time, the Drone Avatar was damaged, causing Yan Fei¡¯s actual body to also experience the pain of injury.


    Although Yan Fei felt the pain, in the blink of an eye, it had vanished. When he came to his senses, he discovered that his Drone Avatar had sustained severe damage.


    Under the attack of the chair, the Drone¡¯s weapon system was damaged and could no longer fire Steel Ball Bullets. Two of the four propellers on top were damaged and unable to rotate, and the remaining two were also malfunctioning. The Drone could still fly, but it was no longer able to maintain balance. Fortunately, the Drone¡¯s power had not vanished; it could still continue to fly.


    Yan Fei¡¯s actual body, in the Minivan at the foot of the hill, suddenly opened his eyes, yanked open the car door, and quickly ran toward the mountainous area behind Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa, while the damaged Drone staggered toward the same area.


    Yan Fei had truly been careless this time. In his pursuit of insider information, he had let down his guard and significantly reduced the Drone¡¯s altitude. He hadn¡¯t expected that someone from the organization behind Zhang Baocheng could hit his high-flying Drone Avatar with a chair and cause it serious injury.


    The Drone Avatar was Yan Fei¡¯s greatest reliance, and naturally, he wouldn¡¯t allow it to be destroyed just like that. So, he controlled the Drone to fly toward the mountains, and his actual body also went to rendezvous with it.


    Xiao Kong saw that the Drone was injured but had not crashed; instead, it was flying away, albeit wobblingly. He snorted coldly, leaped, and jumped down from the third floor. His body landed heavily on the ground, his knees bending slightly to dissipate the immense impact force, leaving him completely unharmed, then he chased in the direction the Drone had flown.


    In the room, Zhang Baocheng¡¯s face was ashen. Always cautious, he hadn¡¯t expected his private conversation to be captured by the Drone. He didn¡¯t know how long the Drone had been secretly filming, or what had been recorded, but just thinking about the consequences of some words being leaked made him shudder.


    With this in mind, Zhang Baocheng immediately picked up the landline phone and instructed the villa¡¯s security to follow Xiao Kong and chase after the Drone. They had to ensure that the Drone was thoroughly destroyed and its Storage Card recovered and then destroyed. If possible, they should also capture the person nearby who was controlling the Drone and bring him back.


    Although Zhang Baocheng had made arrangements, he was still somewhat uneasy. His villa was on high security alert, especially concerning information security. The Villa District was always under an Electronic Barrier, which meant that he could only use landline phones for communication even inside. Supposedly, external Electromagnetic Signals shouldn¡¯t be received in the Villa District, so how did the Drone fly in and film them?


    As Yan Fei¡¯s actual body swiftly ran on the ground, he also controlled the damaged Drone to fly into the forested mountains behind to meet up with him. The Drone was heavily damaged and looked like it was about to fall apart. If Yan Fei wasn¡¯t directly controlling it, it would have crashed a long time ago. As the Drone flew into the mountains, the 360-degree Surveillance Camera suddenly spotted Xiao Kong, who was rapidly pursuing on the ground.


    Xiao Kong looked thin, his appearance lethargic as if he had not fully woken up, but with each step on the ground, he could cover a distance of five meters, and he could leap over three meters high. His speed was incredibly fast. The high walls outside the villa seemed nonexistent to him as he jumped over them with ease. The Drone flew in a straight line above while he pursued over the uneven terrain below, yet he was closing the distance between them. Even though the Drone¡¯s speed had significantly decreased due to damage, this only highlighted how fast Xiao Kong was.


    Upon seeing Xiao Kong¡¯s physical prowess, Yan Fei was greatly startled. It was the first time he had encountered such a formidable person in reality. The term ¡°Martial Arts Master¡± suddenly came to his mind. Weren¡¯t Martial Arts Masters fictional characters from novels and movies? How could they exist in reality? Could it be that this world really had Martial Arts Masters?


    Yan Fei was sprinting on the ground; his physical condition, after undergoing two modifications, was four times what it had been before. Once he burst into full speed, he was almost as fast as a whirlwind, barely slower than Xiao Kong. He controlled his Drone Avatar to fly toward his location, hoping to intercept it before it crashed, preventing it from falling into Xiao Kong¡¯s hands.


    Finally, Yan Fei entered the forest, and the Drone Avatar also spotted its actual body from the air. It then started flying toward Yan Fei¡¯s location. Watching the Drone Avatar wobbling toward him, Yan Fei was extremely nervous, fearing that it would just crash. He decided that once he retrieved the Drone, he would immediately return to the car at the bottom of the mountain and then leave the area. As for the Drone¡¯s injuries, he wasn¡¯t worried at all because, as soon as midnight struck, the Virtual Control Screen would fully refresh and under the influence of the Mysterious Power, all of the Drone¡¯s injuries would automatically heal and it would be as good as new.


    The Drone had captured enough explosive news tonight, and if he uploaded the video to the Internet, exposing Wang Xiaohong¡¯s true nature, the online attacks against him would come to an abrupt end. And Zhang Baocheng¡¯s involvement with the Mysterious Organization would be enough for him to be invited by state security to ¡°have tea,¡± likely never to be seen again, and this time, no one would take the fall for him. In this way, Yan Fei would perfectly resolve his trouble.


    And just as the drone was about to land in front of Yan Fei, a stone suddenly flew up from a distance, hitting the wobbling Drone Avatar right in the middle. The Drone Avatar emitted a crisp sound as its power faded, and then it could no longer hold on, plummeting down.


    The Drone Avatar was damaged again, causing Yan Fei to feel a burst of pain throughout his body, though it disappeared quickly. He realized that the stone must have been thrown by Xiao Kong, who was following behind him. He had no idea how Xiao Kong had practiced, but the throw was not only far but also incredibly accurate.


    Fortunately, the place where the drone crashed was not far from Yan Fei¡¯s location. He quickly ran to the crash site, where he saw the drone had crashed into the top of a large tree, with the body of the drone severely damaged. Although it hadn¡¯t fallen apart, it was in standby mode and could no longer be controlled. He ran, climbed the tree using his arms and legs, took down the drone, and then jumped off.


    While Yan Fei was still in mid-air, he caught a blur from the corner of his eye as a figure suddenly darted out of the darkness, sweeping a leg around. Yan Fei struggled to dodge, but it was still too late, and his abdomen was fiercely kicked by the figure.


    A wave of intense pain emanated from his abdomen, and Yan Fei let out a loud roar as blood sprayed from his mouth. He was then sent flying by the immense force, his body hurtling backward until it hit the trunk of another large tree, then he slid down weakly and lay motionless on the ground.


    In just a brief encounter, Yan Fei was successfully taken by surprise and suffered severe injuries, losing his combat power. His lack of experience and absence of any fighting background contributed to this. He never knew that martial arts masters truly existed in the world, so he had never anticipated that one day he would be fighting hand-to-hand. Although his body possessed great strength, he had not been guided by a skilled master to unlock this power, so it was not surprising that he was so easily injured.


    Seeing that Yan Fei couldn¡¯t move, the figure finally stood still. Under the faint moonlight, it was none other than Xiao Kong who had chased him out of the room. At this moment, his body was tensed, his muscles twitching like a fierce tiger ready to pounce, and though he still appeared thin, he seemed like a giant, instilling fear in anyone who saw him.


    Xiao Kong, seeing Yan Fei lying motionless, allowed a cold smile to appear on his lips as he approached. Suddenly accelerating towards Yan Fei, he delivered another kick that sent Yan Fei flying high into the air, his body tumbling through the air as he violently spat out blood, then once again he hit the ground and rolled several times, unmoving.


    Unlike the inexperienced Yan Fei, Xiao Kong was a true veteran of the Jianghu. Confident in his own strength, he nonetheless refrained from blind optimism, always maintaining vigilance against his enemies. This was how he could strike suddenly, kicking an immobilized opponent when they least expected it. After hitting Yan Fei for the second time and seeing no reaction, Xiao Kong finally relaxed completely. He approached Yan Fei who was still cradling the drone in his arms, bent down, and took it away.


    It was at that moment that Yan Fei suddenly opened his eyes, viciously glaring at Xiao Kong.


    Xiao Kong was startled, realizing he had been tricked. He immediately threw away the drone and tried to quickly retreat, but at this close distance, his movements were not as fast as Yan Fei¡¯s. Yan Fei¡¯s arms stretched out like lightning, circling behind Xiao Kong and locking together, then he exerted his strength, fiercely enveloping Xiao Kong in his grasp.


    Yan Fei, although seriously injured, was not completely devoid of combat ability due to his body having been transformed by a mysterious power. Upon realizing that Xiao Kong was a martial arts master, he knew he couldn¡¯t match his opponent, so he played along, pretending to be dead. Only by doing so could he unexpectedly get close to Xiao Kong and use his body¡¯s formidable physical condition to grapple with him. This was his only chance for survival. Otherwise, in a head-to-head fight with a skilled martial arts master, even with his strong body, Yan Fei would be beaten to death.


    What Yan Fei did not expect was that Xiao Kong would be so cautious, still delivering an extra kick even when Yan Fei lay motionless, and only approaching after seeing no movement. And Yan Fei also understood this was a critical moment, enduring the pain and taking the blow without any reaction.


    Xiao Kong had never imagined that Yan Fei¡¯s physical condition was so robust, far exceeding that of ordinary people. He had been injured twice but had not completely lost his fighting ability. Xiao Kong, gauging Yan Fei¡¯s injuries based on the endurance of a normal person, had thus fallen right into Yan Fei¡¯s ploy.


    Yan Fei stood up, firmly holding Xiao Kong in his embrace. He let out a furious roar, forcefully squeezing his arms inward. Xiao Kong¡¯s entire body was gripped by excruciating pain, and being shorter, he was lifted off the ground by Yan Fei, leaving him without leverage and his arms trapped, rendering him incapable of any movement, his martial arts skills useless.

 Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: Chapter 10: Fight for Life and Death

    Chapter 15: Chapter 10: Fight for Life and Death


    Yan Fei wrapped his arms around Xiao Kong and then squeezed with all his might. Xiao Kong struggled desperately but to no avail.


    As Yan Fei¡¯s arms squeezed tighter, the bones in Xiao Kong¡¯s body began to emit a crisp cracking sound, and the air in his lungs became increasingly scarce. Xiao Kong started to have difficulty breathing, and the severe oxygen deficiency made his vision go dark. Just then, Xiao Kong threw his head back and suddenly lunged forward with a headbutt, hitting Yan Fei right in the face.


    A wave of intense pain struck Yan Fei¡¯s face, seeing stars and even feeling a sense of dizziness, which nearly made him let go. But Yan Fei knew that this was a matter of life and death. He forced himself to be spirited, to wake up. Not only did he not let go, he held on even tighter.


    Xiao Kong¡¯s headbutt was ineffective, but he was not discouraged. He arched his head back, ready for a second attempt.


    But Yan Fei had learned his lesson and tilted his head back, out of Xiao Kong¡¯s reach, making it impossible for Xiao Kong to land another headbutt. However, this allowed Yan Fei¡¯s grip to loosen slightly, and Xiao Kong, with his extensive experience, immediately noticed a bit of space to maneuver at his feet. He jabbed downward with the tip of his foot, hitting Yan Fei¡¯s leg. Yan Fei felt an excruciating pain in his leg and almost let go. Although he still clung to Xiao Kong, his grip began to weaken.


    Witnessing the effectiveness of his kick, Xiao Kong delivered a second one. Yan Fei¡¯s leg was hit again, and under the severe pain, his grip strength decreased further. As it decreased, Xiao Kong¡¯s range of movement grew larger. By this point, Yan Fei realized that he could no longer fully control Xiao Kong¡¯s body. If Xiao Kong broke free, the situation would quickly turn against him, possibly resulting in him being beaten to death by Xiao Kong.


    But Yan Fei would not just wait to die. He quickly surveyed the surroundings and spotted a sharp stone nearby. At that moment, Xiao Kong¡¯s third attack struck his leg again. Yan Fei did not let go; he endured the intense pain and, with his arms still around Xiao Kong, slammed fiercely towards that stone.


    A loud ¡°thud¡± sounded as the two men crashed onto the stone, the sharp edge hitting Xiao Kong¡¯s back. Xiao Kong felt an intense pain in his back, his strength draining away in an instant, leaving him powerless to resist any longer.


    Yan Fei saw that Xiao Kong¡¯s resistance had faded and was overjoyed. He stepped back and then lunged forward again with all his might, the sharp stone hitting Xiao Kong¡¯s back once more. Xiao Kong¡¯s body shuddered, hit by the sharp stone again.


    However, to Yan Fei¡¯s surprise, after being struck by the sharp stone for the second time, Xiao Kong seemed to explode with anger. An immense power surged within him, almost strong enough to break free from Yan Fei¡¯s arms. Shocked, Yan Fei was about to slam Xiao Kong against the sharp stone once more, but Xiao Kong struggled furiously. The immense power drove Yan Fei away from the sharp stone.


    Yan Fei was taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. He felt Xiao Kong¡¯s muscles begin to tremble violently. The shaking transmitted to his own body, causing his muscles also to tremble uncontrollably, making his body somewhat unresponsive. His hands started to loosen once again.


    Alarmed, Yan Fei had no idea what method Xiao Kong was using. He quickly looked around and spotted a place to crash into, its impact more forceful than before. Xiao Kong had only been prepared for Yan Fei to push him towards the sharp stone, so he did not anticipate this sudden move. His body was then harshly slammed against a large tree, and simultaneously, an even more violent pain shot through him. Then he realized that a sharp tree branch had pierced through his back.


    It turned out that Yan Fei had noticed the sharp branches on the tree trunk. He had smashed Xiao Kong into it, and the branch, like a spear, had stabbed into Xiao Kong¡¯s body, inflicting a very serious injury.


    This time, Xiao Kong had sustained a serious injury. He became truly enraged. He had originally thought that Yan Fei was just a petty thief who he could easily dispatch with a wave of his hand, but he had not expected his opponent to cause him so much trouble and to even inflict such a severe injury.


    With Xiao Kong seriously wounded, Yan Fei was about to strike again when suddenly, Xiao Kong bit his own tongue and spat a ¡°blood arrow¡± towards Yan Fei. Yan Fei was shocked; it was too late to dodge, and his eyes were hit by the blood arrow. He felt an acute pain in his eyes, and then blood flowed into his eye sockets, temporarily blinding him.


    Xiao Kong, using self-mutilation, blinded Yan Fei and once again unleashed a fierce power in an attempt to break away from Yan Fei¡¯s hold. Although Yan Fei could not see, he could feel Xiao Kong¡¯s tremendous strength. If Xiao Kong managed to escape, Yan Fei would be doomed. So he steeled his heart, held onto Xiao Kong fiercely, and fell to the ground, starting to roll.


    They fell right onto a sharp rock; Yan Fei, temporarily blinded, failed to notice it and, after rolling over, his body slammed viciously against the jagged stone. The combined weight of the two men was close to 300 kilograms, and with the speed of their rolling, the force of the impact was immense. The brutal collision almost knocked Yan Fei unconscious, and only then did he realize just how severe the injuries Xiao Kong had suffered must have been.


    Xiao Kong felt Yan Fei¡¯s strength suddenly weaken and was feeling pleased, but then he himself smashed violently into a sharp branch which pierced his body once more, aggravating his wounds. His own strength began to wane as well.


    They were in the mountains, where the ground was uneven, dotted with protruding sharp rocks and piercing tree branches. As they rolled, the two men would continuously hit against these jagged stones and sharp branches, covering their bodies with countless wounds. Blood flowed from their injuries, dyeing the path they rolled across a deep crimson.


    Yan Fei¡¯s whole body ached, feeling as if it might fall apart at any moment, but his vision was slowly returning and he began to make out some shapes around him.


    Yan Fei was in a terrible state, but Xiao Kong was even worse off. After all, Yan Fei was holding Xiao Kong and had maintained the initiative; once his vision began to recover, he deliberately avoided the larger rocks while rolling. Xiao Kong, being in a passive position, kept colliding with the hard boulders, suffering even more damage than Yan Fei. Thus, as time went on, Xiao Kong¡¯s struggles became weaker and weaker.


    The two men continued to roll on the ground in a tight embrace, never expecting a cliff to suddenly appear ahead. Yan Fei couldn¡¯t stop in time and so, still holding Xiao Kong, they rolled down the cliff. Fortunately, the cliff wasn¡¯t very high, only about ten meters. But even at ten meters, the fall tore their flesh open. Luckily, in the moment before hitting the ground, Yan Fei managed to turn Xiao Kong beneath him. Using Xiao Kong as a cushion, he avoided even more serious harm.


    The impact of the fall was so great that Yan Fei could no longer restrain Xiao Kong; he let go of his hands, and the two finally separated. Below the cliff was a long slope where they couldn¡¯t stop themselves from continuing to tumble down until Yan Fei crashed into a large tree, coming to a halt. Xiao Kong kept rolling and stopped motionless at the bottom of a ditch.


    Yan Fei leaned against the tree, seeing stars, his body screaming in pain, unsure of how many injuries he had sustained or how much blood he had lost. It took quite a while before he could catch his breath. He then struggled to his feet, only to find Xiao Kong also somehow managing to stand up in the ditch below.


    Yan Fei, badly injured, found it difficult even to stand. Yet Xiao Kong, whose injuries were much worse than Yan Fei¡¯s, was standing as well, which made Yan Fei admire his incredible will. But Xiao Kong looked utterly wretched, lacking his previous intimidating presence. His body was torn and lacerated, wounds everywhere, his face a bloody, unrecognizable mess¡ªas if he were a man made of blood. But he seemed not to feel the pain, fiercely glaring at Yan Fei and then starting to climb up toward him.


    Yan Fei was shocked; he hadn¡¯t expected Xiao Kong¡¯s vitality to be so stubborn, remaining active despite such grave injuries and still intent on attacking him. He turned and began to climb up the slope. Xiao Kong, terrifying even in his injured state, was someone Yan Fei did not dare underestimate, instinctively wanting to keep as much distance as possible between them. After all, he had no capability left to counterattack, and now that Xiao Kong was free, there was no telling what he could still do.


    Xiao Kong did something, and after a period of recuperation, his wounds began to heal rapidly, the gaping cuts tightening and the bleeding stopping. As time passed, his healing accelerated; eventually, he stood up and started running uphill.


    Yan Fei was stunned, completely unable to comprehend how Xiao Kong, who seemed on the brink of death, suddenly became vigorous. This was beyond anything he could imagine.


    Xiao Kong ran up quickly, rapidly closing the distance between himself and Yan Fei. Yan Fei was anxious, but at this point, he was utterly drained of strength, effectively having no combat power left, unable to climb any further. Suddenly, Yan Fei noticed a large, round boulder below. This giant boulder, weathered by wind and rain, was rooted by only a section as thick as the mouth of a bowl. An idea struck him, and he curled his body, starting to roll downward,


    Yan Fei¡¯s body rapidly tumbled downward, gathering speed and then crashing fiercely against the round boulder. The tremendous force of the impact nearly knocked him unconscious. Under Yan Fei¡¯s collision, the ancient boulder, whose existence spanned ages unknown, wobbled downward. With bated breath, Yan Fei looked on as it rocked back into place.


    Just as despair gripped Yan Fei¡¯s heart, the boulder teetered again. And with this movement, the base, as large as the mouth of a bowl, cracked. Without its rooted base, the boulder began to roll downhill.


    Beneath was a funnel-shaped recess; with the boulder tumbling down, Xiao Kong had nowhere to hide. As it descended with great speed, Xiao Kong finally showed a change in his expression. He tried to leap upwards, hoping to jump over the boulder, but fell just short. Accompanied by a scream, Xiao Kong was ultimately swept beneath. The boulder rolled over him and continued down to the bottom of the ditch, where it landed with a resounding ¡°boom,¡± kicking up a cloud of dust.

 Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Chapter 11: A Dream in a Southern Village

    Chapter 16: Chapter 11: A Dream in a Southern Village


    As Yan Fei watched the massive boulder roll down with tremendous force, his heart secretly shuddered. Xiao Kong had been crushed under the rock, turned into a pulp; he surely could not have survived.


    Xiao Kong could be said to be the first person Yan Fei had ever killed in his life, but at this moment, there was no particular disturbance in his heart. After all, the man had launched a sneak attack on him without warning and had even tried to kill him, leaving him severely injured. Such a person could be described with only one word: enemy. Faced with an enemy, Yan Fei naturally had to retaliate with full force. Otherwise, if Xiao Kong didn¡¯t die, he would have. Yan Fei was by no means a pushover, unwilling to show mercy to his enemies. He knew all too well that mercy towards an enemy was cruelty towards oneself. Moreover, Xiao Kong¡¯s formidable performance had caused Yan Fei to feel apprehensive, which is why he had no psychological barriers to killing him.


    However, upon seeing Xiao Kong¡¯s corpse, Yan Fei still felt somewhat emotional. Life is so impermanent; one moment, a person can be full of life, and the next, they¡¯ve become a pile of rotten flesh. So, what is the essence of life? What is the body that carries life? Where does the soul go after death?


    Yan Fei lay on the ground, recovering his strength while reflecting on the transient nature of life. The mass of flesh crushed by the boulder on the slope suddenly moved, and then a hand emerged from the wreckage, pressing firmly against the ground. Then, a second hand appeared, also pressing on the ground. With the support of both hands, a head lifted from the mass of flesh. It was indeed Xiao Kong¡¯s head, and he had miraculously not died from such an ordeal.


    But Xiao Kong looked horrifying, his face a bloody mess, flesh ripped open revealing bone in some places. His nose was gone, one of his eyeballs had burst, nearly all his teeth were missing, and blood continuously leaked from his mouth. A broken rib protruded from his chest, his stomach was torn open, his colorful intestines spilling out. His legs were twisted in a grotesque angle, obviously broken.


    With a ferocious glare from his remaining eye, Xiao Kong glared at Yan Fei, regardless of the blood dripping from his mouth. Dragging himself with his arms, he crawled towards Yan Fei, leaving a trail of blood behind, resembling a vengeful ghost returned from hell.


    Yan Fei was shocked and his flesh crawled. If he couldn¡¯t clearly feel the pain from his body, he might have thought he was dreaming, because this was simply too inconceivable. He had no idea what level of martial arts master Xiao Kong was, whose vitality was so strong that he could survive to such an extent. This completely overturned Yan Fei¡¯s worldview.


    Since Xiao Kong¡¯s sneak attack on him, Yan Fei had been getting injured, and the injuries were not light. He had been forcing himself to persevere during the life and death struggle until Xiao Kong was crushed by the boulder before completely relaxing. With that relaxation, he couldn¡¯t muster the strength anymore. So, at this time, Yan Fei was completely spent and unable to move, only able to watch as Xiao Kong crawled toward him.


    Hate filled Xiao Kong as he crawled towards Yan Fei, a ghastly smile on his face, letting out a terrifying laugh through his teeth.


    Just when Yan Fei had closed his eyes, resigned to death, a mysterious power suddenly surged through his body. His face lit up with joy, for he could feel his Drone Avatar had become operational again. He immediately knew it must have passed midnight, the Drone¡¯s data began to refresh, and under the influence of the mysterious power, the Drone was fully repaired and its combat power restored. The residual effects of that mysterious power also acted on Yan Fei, repairing his severely injured body in a way he couldn¡¯t comprehend.


    At the critical moment, Yan Fei¡¯s trump card came back to life. Under his control, the newly repaired Drone swiftly ascended and flew towards the slope where Yan Fei and Xiao Kong¡¯s fierce battle had taken place.


    Xiao Kong continued to crawl toward Yan Fei, and just as he reached his side, grinning viciously and reaching out his nearly skeletal hands to strangle Yan Fei, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar finally arrived above the scene. Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the Drone hovered in midair, its Steel Ball Gun swiveling and quickly locking onto Xiao Kong. Then, with a thought from Yan Fei, a sequence of Steel Ball Bullets fired out, hitting Xiao Kong¡¯s body.


    The Steel Ball Bullets might not have the penetrating sharpness of regular bullets, but their power was not to be underestimated. As the high-velocity Steel Ball Bullets hit Xiao Kong¡¯s body, they penetrated his flesh, bursting out in a shower of blood.


    The sudden attack dealt heavy damage to Xiao Kong. He stopped trying to attack Yan Fei and screamed in agony, rolling back and forth on the ground, trying to avoid the Steel Ball Bullets¡¯ assault. His ragged figure was utterly pitiful to see. Oddly enough, despite the agonized screaming, his face still wore that bizarre smile, creating a chilling sight.


    Yan Fei, unhearing, continued to fire Steel Ball Bullets, attacking Xiao Kong on the ground. Suddenly, a bullet hit Xiao Kong¡¯s heart. He screamed loudly, the strange smile freezing on his face, his eyes losing their light. He then completely collapsed to the ground, motionless.


    Yan Fei, wary of Xiao Kong¡¯s tenacious vitality, still couldn¡¯t believe Xiao Kong was truly dead. He fired dozens more Steel Ball Bullets at Xiao Kong, until he blasted his head apart. Xiao Kong¡¯s head exploded, an eyeball remarkably flying onto Yan Fei¡¯s face, which Yan Fei disgustedly tossed away.


    It was only when Xiao Kong lay still that Yan Fei finally confirmed Xiao Kong was indeed dead. If a man could still live without a head, Yan Fei would have had nothing to say.


    From the Drone¡¯s aerial perspective, Yan Fei could clearly see his own battered appearance. He had just been an ordinary citizen, and even after obtaining the Drone Avatar and carrying out so-called acts of chivalry, he had only encountered small-time characters, engaging in actions akin to jokes at best. How could he have experienced such a terrifying, blood-soaked life and death struggle, constantly facing the test of life and death? If it weren¡¯t for Xiao Kong¡¯s oversight and the timely effect of Yan Fei¡¯s trump card, he might have silently perished in the wilderness.


    Xiao Kong¡¯s body was a mangled mess, not a single part of him left intact, and his exploded head rendered him a sight of true horror. Seeing Xiao Kong¡¯s ghastly condition, Yan Fei suddenly felt a wave of nausea, almost vomiting, but he forcefully suppressed it. The aftereffects of his first kill had finally manifested. He began to slowly calm his emotions, glad that the feeling quickly passed.


    Yan Fei was momentarily paralyzed, only able to lie there on the ground. As the host of the Drone Avatar, the mysterious power acted on him too, and his body was rapidly healing. That rate of recovery astonished even him. In just a short five minutes, the wounds on his body stopped bleeding and he was even able to get up and move around.


    At this time, the security personnel who had received Zhang Baocheng¡¯s orders to search for Xiao Kong and the Drone had also arrived one after another. Following the trail of the fight, they made their way to the slope nearby, where the Drone Avatar in the sky had already captured footage of them hurrying to the scene.


    Yan Fei, though now capable of movement, was still far from fully recovered and had little combat power left. Not daring to stay at the scene any longer, he hastily cleaned up some traces he had left behind. Although there were certainly many things he could not erase in such a short time, that was all he could do for now. Lastly, even Xiao Kong¡¯s battered corpse was thrown into the Universal Space to be dealt with later when there was time.


    The security personnel were closing in on Yan Fei, who had no choice but to leave. Guided by the Drone Avatar in the sky, he stealthily avoided the security personnel and slipped through a gap in their encirclement, leaving the woods and returning to his minivan at the foot of the mountain. From inside the vehicle, Yan Fei could clearly see that Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa district was bustling with activity, lights flickering everywhere in chaos.


    Yan Fei did not concern himself with Zhang Baocheng. First, he cleaned the blood off his body and bandaged his wounds. Then he took out a set of clean clothes he had prepared in the Universal Space and changed into them. He threw his blood-stained clothes into the Universal Space and carefully checked himself until he was sure there were no obvious flaws left.


    In the end, Yan Fei drove his minivan, carrying the box with the Drone Avatar, and began his journey home. Perhaps his run of bad luck had been used up because, this time, his luck was exceptionally good. The journey was smooth, and nothing untoward happened all the way home.


    Once home, Yan Fei felt an overwhelming fatigue, and the significant blood loss made him somewhat groggy. He collapsed onto the bed, closed his eyes, and lost consciousness.


    In a state of stupor, Yan Fei seemed to experience many things and received countless pieces of information. A bizarre array of events unfolded in his mind¡­


    Time passed, and Yan Fei suddenly woke up with a start. He opened his eyes and found himself lying in a hospital bed, his body wrapped in bandages, his back of hand had an IV needle for infusion, and the pain and weakness in his body had completely disappeared.


    The ward was impeccably white, and outside the window, the sunshine was bright, the air fresh. There stood a female nurse in front of the window in a pristine white uniform. The nurse was tall and beautiful with an innocent face that radiated with the vigor of youth. She was at the window tending to the potted plants, watering them with a watering can.


    The nurse looked at the plants with a tender smile on her face. The morning light on her face presented an extreme beauty.


    Seeing this beautiful nurse, Yan Fei was spellbound; his heartbeat accelerated, feeling as if he had fallen in love with the nurse at first sight. He liked the nurse without any reason.


    Just as Yan Fei¡¯s heart raced, lost in thoughts of love, the beautiful nurse put down the watering can, put the plants back in place, and turned to leave the ward.


    In a panic, not knowing the nurse¡¯s name, Yan Fei blurted out, ¡°Um¡­ please wait a moment¡­¡±


    Regrettably, the beautiful nurse seemed not to hear Yan Fei at all. She walked straight past his bed, pulled open the door, and was about to leave.


    Agitated, and fearing he might never see the nurse again, Yan Fei shouted, ¡°¡­wait¡­ don¡¯t go¡­¡±


    Unfortunately, the beautiful nurse still paid no attention to Yan Fei; she pushed open the door, went out, and closed the door behind her.


    As the door closed with a ¡°bang,¡± the room plunged into darkness. Startled, Yan Fei sat up shouting, only to realize he was lying on his bed at home, sweating profusely. The pristine ward, the beautiful nurse¡ªit had all been but a dream¡­


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 Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: Chapter 12: Turning Point

    Chapter 17: Chapter 12: Turning Point


    Yan Fei realized he was dreaming and let out a sigh, filled with unparalleled regret. Indeed, only the women in dreams were flawless; they were a man¡¯s true love and the reason for so-called love at first sight. Otherwise, the ancients wouldn¡¯t have coined the term ¡°dream lover.¡±


    What made Yan Fei feel a bit eerie, however, was that he had killed someone last night, and instead of having a nightmare, he had a beautiful, romantic dream. What¡¯s more, the heroine of the dream was someone he had never met, making him doubt whether there was something abnormal about his psyche.


    It was already eight o¡¯clock the next morning. Yan Fei laid in bed in a daze, then to his surprise, he found that the wounds on his body had almost completely healed. The scabbed blood crusts at the wounds could even be peeled off, leaving only a red dot. His body felt incredibly light, as if he had not been injured at all. Only the abdomen, where Xiao Kong had ambushed him, throbbed faintly with pain, which also reminded him that last night¡¯s fight to the death was not a dream but a real occurrence. Given the rate of recovery of his body, he would be fully healed by tomorrow at the latest.


    The strong self-healing ability gave Yan Fei a deeper understanding of the mysterious power behind the drone modification. And after last night¡¯s fight, he had a great revelation: No matter how strong a person is, without facing a life-and-death test, they can never grow up like flowers in a greenhouse.


    After finally killing Xiao Kong, Yan Fei had no regrets. There isn¡¯t so much right and wrong in the world; if someone wants to kill you, you must fight back. That is the true way of survival. Those who live in comfort cannot understand this feeling.


    After a hearty breakfast, Yan Fei started searching the internet but found no reports about what had happened last night. It was as if the event never occurred, which put his mind at ease. He had thought that Zhang Baocheng would become more restrained after the events of the previous night, but he had completely underestimated Zhang¡¯s greed.


    By eleven in the morning, Zhang Xiaohong brought that little boy to create a scene again. With her came several fierce-looking tattooed men. Seeing a large crowd gathering around, Wang Xiaohua stopped shouting downstairs and instead went directly to the fifth floor to bang on Yan Fei¡¯s door. The onlooking crowd, looking for excitement, followed her up to the fifth floor, with the tattooed men blending in with the crowd and keeping an eye on the turn of events.


    Just as Yan Fei opened his door, Wang Xiaohua squeezed into the room and closed the door, a strange expression on her face. Yan Fei knew what was about to happen, so he stood far away from Wang Xiaohong. Whenever Wang Xiaohong tried to approach, Yan Fei swiftly dodged. Unable to get close to Yan Fei, Wang Xiaohong turned her gaze and began to tear her own clothes, while shouting ¡°Don¡¯t¡± so loudly that not only could the people outside the door hear it, but even the people downstairs in the courtyard could hear it.


    When the clothes were sufficiently torn, Wang Xiaohong messed up her hair, flung open the door, ran out of the room, and sat in the hallway, weeping and wailing, ¡°This is such a sin; there¡¯s not one good person in the Yan Family. That scoundrel Yan is a pervert. He won¡¯t even let an old woman like me go. Everybody, look! He even tore my clothes, he wanted to rape me.¡±


    Yan Fei stood at the door, watching coldly, without saying a word. The few vicious tattooed men outside immediately surrounded him, shouting loudly, ¡°This is outrageous. Let¡¯s all go up together and kill this pervert. He¡¯s a beast for not sparing an old woman. We must root out evil to maintain peace¡­¡±


    The onlookers were shocked, never expecting Yan Fei to be such a person. With the loud encouragement of the tattooed men, some people rushed up to the stairs, ready to beat Yan Fei into a pulp.


    A few internet live-streamers were broadcasting live on the spot and, seeing this situation, became as excited as if injected with adrenaline, shouting into their phones, ¡°Brothers, let¡¯s get hyped! If someone tips me a Lamborghini, I¡¯ll go up there myself to root out evil and maintain peace.¡±


    Just as the scene was descending into chaos and about to spiral out of control, the door of L¨¹ Yangyang and Su Yan on the fourth floor opened, and out came five police officers, led by Huang Pu and Miao Hong. They went up to the fifth floor and shouted ¡°Stop!¡±


    Wang Xiaohong and her group became somewhat nervous at the sight of the police, but she quickly played the victim first, saying to the officers, ¡°Officers, you¡¯ve come just in time. This Yan Fei misbehaved, he tried to rape me. Look, my clothes are all torn because of him. Please, arrest him!¡±


    The tattooed men were initially panicked upon seeing the police, but after Wang Xiaohong¡¯s preemptive strike, they felt emboldened and echoed her claim, ¡°Yes, yes, this guy tried to rape this old lady. We can all testify. Isn¡¯t that right?¡±


    When the tattooed men turned to ask, the onlookers around them immediately nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, this young man is inhumane, he¡¯s a pervert looking to rape an old woman, and we can all testify.¡±


    Seeing the situation leaning in her favor, Wang Xiaohong became smug and said to Yan Fei, ¡°You¡¯re done for, kid. Let¡¯s see what you have to say for yourself now.¡±


    Yan Fei turned to Officer Huang and asked, ¡°Officer Huang, you got everything on video, didn¡¯t you?¡±


    Miao Hong raised the PAD in her hand and said, ¡°Recorded it very clearly, from her entering and trying to approach you unsuccessfully, to her starting to tear her own clothes, to everything she¡¯s said just now. All recorded very clearly.¡±


    Looking at the PAD in Miao Hong¡¯s hand, Wang Xiaohong was suddenly at a loss.


    Yan Fei said coldly, ¡°Lately, the neighborhood hasn¡¯t been very safe, so I installed a surveillance camera in my room for theft prevention. I never expected to catch you trying to set me up.¡±


    Of course, the situation wasn¡¯t as Yan Fei described it; he had already anticipated Zhang Baocheng and Wang Xiaohong¡¯s scheming the night before and made preparations. He had called the police to his place early in the day and had a surveillance camera installed in his room precisely for dealing with Wang Xiaohong¡¯s sudden attack. And after a night¡¯s rest, the visible injuries on his body had healed, so he dared to have the police come to his house.


    Wang Xiaohong was still stubborn, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. I came to your room to talk sense into you, and you started tearing my clothes. This is a fact that nobody can change.¡±


    The nearby tattooed men started to stir up trouble, trying to bluff their way through. The onlookers, unaware of the truth, also spoke up, one after another, each with righteous indignation, acting like virtuous gentlemen.


    Huang Pu stepped forward, and said seriously to Wang Xiaohong, ¡°We saw everything you just did in Yan Fei¡¯s room, clear as day.¡±


    Miao Hong cooperated by lifting up the PAD in her hand and started playing the video; indeed, everyone then saw that as soon as Wang Xiaohong entered the room, she tried to approach Yan Fei but was avoided by him. Then she began to rip her own clothes and started crying and shouting loudly. Throughout the entire process, Yan Fei always kept his distance from Wang Xiaohong, not touching her even once.


    Some of the onlookers suddenly felt they had been deceived, and their looks towards Wang Xiaohong changed.


    Wang Xiaohong, seeing the incontrovertible evidence, didn¡¯t make any more excuses. Instead, she said, ¡°I¡¯m getting older, and my memory is not what it was; I can¡¯t remember clearly what just happened.¡±


    Huang Pu said, ¡°If your memory is so poor that you can¡¯t even remember what just happened, how can you remember something that happened thirty years ago? And accuse Yan Fei¡¯s family of oppressing yours?¡±


    Now with her spirit revived, Wang Xiaohong spoke up loudly, ¡°The oppression my family suffered at the hands of their family caused me permanent psychological trauma. I will never forget it in this lifetime; of course, I remember.¡±


    Miao Hong sneered and said, ¡°Wang Xiaohua¡­¡±


    Wang Xiaohong was taken aback for a moment and looked around before saying, ¡°Are you calling me?¡±


    Miao Hong said, ¡°If I¡¯m not calling you, who am I calling?¡±


    Wang Xiaohong shook her head and said, ¡°You¡¯ve got it wrong; my name is Wang Xiaohong, not Wang Xiaohua.¡±


    Miao Hong said sternly, ¡°Wang Xiaohua, there¡¯s no need to hide any longer. Your real name is Wang Xiaohua; you¡¯re Wang Xiaohong¡¯s sister. Twenty years ago, after your sister¡¯s family died from an illness, you assumed her identity, swindled their inheritance, and have lived as her until now¡­¡±


    Wang Xiaohua¡¯s face turned ashen, and she asked subconsciously, ¡°How did you find out?¡± Then she immediately realized and shook her head, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    Huang Pu took a step forward and said, ¡°Wang Xiaohua, we suspect you of attempting to frame Yan Fei, falsely accusing him of sexually assaulting you; of identity theft, seizing someone else¡¯s inheritance; and also of inciting trouble, trying to defraud someone of their property. We are now formally arresting you; please come with us.¡±


    Wang Xiaohua¡¯s face instantly turned pale, and she collapsed on the ground, never anticipating that things would turn out as they did. In her greed for Zhang Baocheng¡¯s reward, she ended up dragging up incidents from decades past and now had incriminating evidence held against her by the police. She immediately regretted causing trouble for Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei looked at the crowd of onlookers and smirked, ¡°Just now, someone here said they would testify on her behalf, claiming that I sexually assaulted her. So I think they might all be Wang Xiaohua¡¯s accomplices, and the police comrades might want to take them in for questioning as well.¡±


    The nearby onlookers, upon hearing this, paled and hastily claimed they were not Wang Xiaohua¡¯s accomplices. They were just deceived by her and claimed to be innocent.


    Yan Fei was not satisfied with these people¡¯s inability to discern right from wrong, their unclear views on truth and lies, and their lack of critical thinking skills, easily swayed by others. So, he was simply taking this opportunity to scare them. He was well aware that these people were just idle and bored, wanting to display their sense of justice, not realizing the harm they could cause to others.


    Huang Pu, of course, also knew that these people were just idle onlookers who had not been difficult to handle. After giving them a verbal reprimand, he sent them on their way. Only Miao Hong took out handcuffs, cuffed them onto Wang Xiaohua¡¯s wrists, and forcefully took her away. The tattooed men nearby, seeing that things were not going well, also tried to slip away but were restrained by several police officers and then all taken to the police station for investigation.


    As for Yan Fei, being the person involved, he too was taken to the police station for a statement. The police ambush and the installation of surveillance cameras in his home were all arranged by him. He directed the earlier part of the story but was utterly surprised by the remarkable twist at the end when it turned out Wang Xiaohong was an impostor.


    After being bothered by Wang Xiaohua several times, Huang Pu and his team began investigating her information, only to accidentally discover a problem with Wang Xiaohua¡¯s identity data. Upon further investigation, they realized she had been impersonating her own sister, and even dragged up Wang Xiaohua¡¯s old issue of swindling inheritance.


    For some other reasons, Huang Pu and his team did not inform Yan Fei of this matter in advance, hence his surprise upon discovering Wang Xiaohua¡¯s real identity. As a result, Wang Xiaohua was in big trouble, especially since her identity was exposed, and she was completely unrelated to Yan Fei¡¯s neighbor, meaning she would never be able to trouble Yan Fei again.


    With this, the farcical scene of Wang Xiaohua demanding the house and compensation came to a definitive end. The onlookers uploaded this dramatic turnaround to the Internet, and everyone instantly exclaimed that they had been duped, feeling that their kind nature had been exploited by Wang Xiaohua. They all turned against her, condemning her actions, with none considering apologizing to Yan Fei.


    As for the Internet verified accounts, they didn¡¯t even mention the incident, continuing righteously with other hot Internet topics instead. Those so-called activists and lawyers who offered free legal aid vanished without a trace. And the internet live-streamers who sought to ride on the popularity of the event carried on as if nothing had happened, continuing their live streams elsewhere¡­

 Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 13 Skill Practice

    Chapter 18: Chapter 13 Skill Practice


    The next day, Huang Pu told Yan Fei that Wang Xiaohua¡¯s case had been thoroughly investigated. She would soon be transferred to the prosecution authority and faced the prospect of being charged. However, the tattooed thugs were released after some education due to insufficient evidence.


    As for the testimony Yan Fei desperately wanted, where Wang Xiaohua would accuse Zhang Baocheng of masterminding everything from behind the scenes, it didn¡¯t happen as he hoped. Wang Xiaohua insisted she was crazed by the thought of money, thus she attempted to extort and slander Yan Fei, claiming all actions were done alone and unrelated to others.


    Without Wang Xiaohua¡¯s confession, Zhang Baocheng had dodged a bullet. It seemed that Zhang Baocheng had made preparations well in advance; otherwise, Wang Xiaohua wouldn¡¯t have taken all the blame alone.


    Actually, Yan Fei had enough evidence to implicate Zhang Baocheng. The drone had recorded him at his home, assigning tasks to Wang Xiaohua that very night. That video was still stored on the drone¡¯s storage card. If that video were to be released, Zhang Baocheng would undoubtedly be in big trouble. If Zhang Baocheng could settle Wang Xiaohua¡¯s matter with money, the involvement of the Mysterious Organization behind him could not be explained so easily.


    So, uploading the video to the internet would certainly ruin Zhang Baocheng, but Yan Fei dared not do so.


    On that very night, Yan Fei had killed Xiao Kong. He was afraid to release the video, lest it draw the fire toward him and attract the attention of the Mysterious Organization behind Xiao Kong. If Xiao Kong was that formidable, then the Mysterious Organization behind him must be no simple matter. If those forces realized that Yan Fei was responsible for Xiao Kong¡¯s death, Yan Fei would likely have to flee for his life.


    Once the video was made public, Zhang Baocheng would immediately know it was shot by that drone, and since the video contained Zhang Baocheng¡¯s conspiracy against Yan Fei, its exposure would benefit Yan Fei the most, making him the prime suspect.


    After killing Xiao Kong, Yan Fei hid his body in the Universal Space. Therefore, Xiao Kong¡¯s organization was still unaware of his death, but they would search everywhere for his whereabouts. Xiao Kong had chased after the drone, so his disappearance was definitely connected to it. Therefore, finding the drone¡¯s owner would lead to Xiao Kong¡¯s location.


    Once the organization realized Yan Fei was the most suspicious, they would certainly investigate him. Any sign of doubt would prompt them to act against Yan Fei. Having witnessed Xiao Kong¡¯s capabilities, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t dare imagine facing the organization. Furthermore, it was clear that they were not a lawful organization ¨C unlike the police, they wouldn¡¯t bother with evidence when dealing with suspects; suspicion alone would prompt them to act.


    It was these considerations that forced Yan Fei to withhold the video, temporarily letting Zhang Baocheng off the hook, planning to deal with him at a later time.


    The Mysterious Power rapidly healed Yan Fei¡¯s body, but this recovery came at a cost: a significant drain on his vital energy. To compensate for this loss, Yan Fei had to increase his food intake. However, he rarely went out recently, and the food in his refrigerator was nearly depleted. So, he went downstairs to the nearby supermarket for shopping.


    In the days before, the incident at Yan Fei¡¯s home had spread widely on the internet. People sympathized with Wang Xiaohua and held Yan Fei in contempt. As he walked the streets, people mentally cursed him and quietly spat after he passed by. Even when he shopped, they gave him unfriendly looks.


    But yesterday, after a dramatic turn of events, the looks people gave Yan Fei became ambiguous. Those who had quietly spat could let it be, since Yan Fei hadn¡¯t noticed. But those who had been openly hostile were now somewhat embarrassed upon seeing him.


    Yet Yan Fei didn¡¯t care at all about their views. Since gaining the Drone Avatar, he had survived brutal life-and-death struggles, toughening his will to an extraordinary degree. The opinions of others no longer had any negative impact on him.


    Yan Fei shopped extravagantly at the supermarket, and when he came out, he was loaded with bags. He casually carried these bags full of food, walking along the street toward his home. Just as he rounded a corner, he saw a little girl about four or five years old chasing a flying balloon, with no adults in sight taking care of her.


    The little girl ended up running into the vehicle lane, and just then, a car sped by. Due to the bend in the road, the driver¡¯s visibility was obstructed. By the time the driver saw the little girl on the road ahead, he paled with fright and slammed on the brakes. However, it was too late, the car hadn¡¯t come to a complete stop and was still speeding towards the little girl.


    Yan Fei, startled, flung his arms, dropping everything he was carrying, and quickly dashed toward the little girl. Just realizing the approaching car, the girl froze in terror, standing immobile.


    Yan Fei sprinted forward, and at the last moment before the car could hit her, he scooped the little girl into his arms. But it was already too late to move her out of danger. Left with no choice, he turned, shielding the little girl with his back to face the car.


    The car, carrying its massive inertia, crashed heavily into Yan Fei¡¯s back. He was immediately flung into the air, flying a distance before landing on the road ahead. The moment Yan Fei hit the ground, he clutched the little girl tightly, rolling several times to dissipate the massive force of the impact.

 Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Chapter 13 Skill Practice_2

    Chapter 19: Chapter 13 Skill Practice_2


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    The driver of the car, upon realizing he had hit someone, and sent them flying such a distance, was instantly terrified out of his wits. His brain couldn¡¯t process the situation in time, and he stepped on the accelerator, making his escape just like that.


    Yan Fei lay on the ground for a moment, easing the pain from the impact. He soon discovered he had sustained quite serious internal injuries, with blood already at the corner of his mouth. After the life-and-death struggle the night before, Yan Fei had mastered some techniques for dissipating force, which reduced much of the car¡¯s impact, but not all of it, which is why he was injured. However, compared to before, he didn¡¯t take this injury to heart. By tonight, the effects of the Mysterious Power would automatically heal these wounds.


    Still, seeing the driver causing the accident and fleeing, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help feeling dissatisfied. But since the driver had already fled, there was nothing he could do about it. Yan Fei gave a wry smile, stood up, wiped the blood from his mouth, and noticed the little girl in his arms looked pale with fright, her large eyes brimming with tears, looking like she was about to cry. Under Yan Fei¡¯s protection, the little girl hadn¡¯t been injured, but she was still scared by the harrowing moment.


    Seeing that the little girl was about to cry, Yan Fei quickly took out a lollipop he had just bought from his pocket, waved it in front of her, and then with a move of his hand, the lollipop vanished. The little girl¡¯s attention was immediately captured; she curiously watched Yan Fei¡¯s hand, and the tears in her eyes did not fall.


    Yan Fei walked to the roadside, put the little girl down, squatted, and said, ¡°Little sister, watch your brother perform a magic trick!¡±


    The little girl watched curiously as Yan Fei moved his hand, and a lollipop reappeared in it. She immediately clapped her hands and cheered, looking like an inquisitive baby. Yan Fei took her hand, placed the lollipop in it, and said, ¡°Be a good girl, don¡¯t cry, here¡¯s some candy for you.¡±


    The little girl happily accepted the lollipop, holding it in her hand and examining it closely, trying to discover the secret behind its sudden disappearance and reappearance. Just then, a lady in her fifties or sixties ran over slowly. As soon as she saw the little girl on the ground, she hurriedly picked her up, complaining, ¡°Granny only blinked, and you¡¯ve already run off, haven¡¯t you?¡±


    As the grandmother held her, the little girl turned to look back at Yan Fei. The old lady instantly became wary of Yan Fei, with a very obvious thievish look in her eyes. Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but smile wryly, but he didn¡¯t tell the woman he had saved the girl, nor did he scold her for not taking good care of her grandchild. He just turned around to pick up the goods that had fallen to the ground.


    The grandmother, holding the little girl, hurried away, then suddenly noticed the lollipop in the little girl¡¯s hand, snatched it, and said, ¡°How many times have I told you not to accept candy from strangers? Why don¡¯t you ever listen?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head and sighed, but he couldn¡¯t be bothered to argue with an old lady. Then he saw the little girl smiling at him from her grandmother¡¯s shoulder and making a goodbye gesture to him. He immediately felt that saving this cute little baby was worth it.


    On the third day, Yan Fei¡¯s injuries had healed, and his body felt as though he had never been injured, incredibly healthy. After this brush with death, Yan Fei realized his weaknesses: he lacked proper guidance from a master and had no combat experience.


    Before, Yan Fei never truly believed that Martial Arts Masters existed in this world, so he merely trained his body and controlled his power. However, after witnessing Xiao Kong¡¯s terror, he immediately realized the vast gap between them. Compared to ordinary people, his strength was immense, like a little superman; but in front of a real expert, he was nothing more than a human punching bag, totally without the ability to fight back.


    In light of this, Yan Fei began searching for a Martial Arts Gym in the City Area of Shanghai, hoping to learn Kung Fu. But to his disappointment, there were no specialized Chinese Kung Fu gyms in the city, only large fitness centers. Although these centers did offer martial arts routines, they were flashy and impractical, not real Kung Fu. After all, Taekwondo from South Korea and karate from Japan were popular at the time, and if not for a few martial arts novels on the Internet, probably no one would be willing to learn Chinese Kung Fu.


    Unable to find a real Kung Fu school, Yan Fei had no choice but to settle for a fitness center called Beyond Fitness. This center wasn¡¯t just for working out but also had coaches who taught fighting techniques.


    When the receptionist at Beyond Fitness learned that Yan Fei had chosen to learn Kung Fu, she was somewhat surprised. After all, it was the era of Taekwondo and karate, and only a few ignorant youngsters inspired by martial arts novels were interested in learning Kung Fu.


    After paying and completing the registration at Beyond Fitness, Yan Fei noticed that in the huge center, there was only one Kung Fu instructor with a small floor space tucked in a corner, with just five or six sparse students. In contrast, the neighboring Taekwondo and karate boasted seven or eight coaches with hundreds of students. These students, in uniform clothing and with booming voices, had an impressive aura when practicing. On the other hand, the few studying Kung Fu, dressed in assorted workout clothes they had brought themselves, looked lackluster and timid, clearly outclassed in spirit by those around them.


    Yan Fei then understood why the receptionist had been so surprised when he said he wanted to learn Kung Fu; to learn Kung Fu these days was to be a deviant! But having witnessed Xiao Kong¡¯s prowess, Yan Fei knew that real Kung Fu was not just for show, so he still chose to learn it.


    The Kung Fu coach was a middle-aged man named Wang Yong. He only taught basic Kung Fu routines. Yan Fei understood that he couldn¡¯t learn real Kung Fu at such a fitness center, but he could use these routines to understand the techniques of power generation in Kung Fu. With these techniques and his robust physical strength, he could still unleash mighty destructive power.


    So Yan Fei began learning Kung Fu routines at Beyond Fitness, and Coach Wang Yong occasionally provided tips on power generation. In just a few days of practice, coupled with his life-and-death struggle the night before, Yan Fei had made significant progress and had taken his first steps into the world of Kung Fu. If he encountered Xiao Kong again, he certainly wouldn¡¯t find it as challenging.


    During his training, Yan Fei always controlled his own strength, appearing to progress at a similar pace to the others and not standing out among his fellow students, thus not drawing any attention from Coach Wang Yong or his classmates.


    In the meantime, Yan Fei asked Wang Yong about the levels of Kung Fu mastery, but each time Wang Yong evaded the question with vague answers, leaving Yan Fei unsure whether he really did not know or simply did not wish to say.


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 Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: Chapter 14: Exposure Crisis

    Chapter 20: Chapter 14: Exposure Crisis


    After the life-and-death struggle with Xiao Kong, Yan Fei acutely felt his own strength was insufficient, so he started to look for martial arts gyms to learn kung fu, but he also knew that he couldn¡¯t learn real kung fu in these kinds of gyms. So he both studied the routine of kung fu and made other plans on the side.


    Yan Fei planned to practice a unique skill, which was the use of hidden weapons. As for which hidden weapon to use, there really was no need to think about it; he would use the steel ball bullets fired by drones.


    Therefore, every day, after practicing kung fu and returning home, Yan Fei would go to a nearby hill slope in the evening, where in the forest, he erected a target to practice his steel ball hidden weapon. As for the steel balls used for practice, they were from the drone¡¯s weapon.


    During this time, the Drone Avatar hadn¡¯t launched another attack, and the quantity of steel ball bullets would automatically refresh back to 100% every midnight, which was somewhat wasteful. Moreover, Yan Fei could feel the steel ball bullets inside the drone, but he was unable to remove them manually. Thus, every night, approaching midnight, Yan Fei would fire all of the drone¡¯s steel ball bullets. Fortunately, he could control the force of the bullets¡¯ launch by adjusting the air pressure, or else there wouldn¡¯t be any items that could withstand the attack of the steel ball bullets and keep the balls intact.


    Yan Fei collected these steel balls in a large barrel and kept them in Universal Space. Within a few days, he had collected more than two thousand steel balls. Then, avoiding pedestrians, he began to practice firing the steel balls in the forest.


    At the beginning, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t find the knack for hidden weapons at all. He simply couldn¡¯t hit the target, and his fingertips ended up in extreme pain. Later, after learning the force application techniques taught by Wang Yong, he slowly grasped the rudimentary method of hidden weapons and started to make some progress. But he had only just begun practicing hidden weapons, and their power was still very modest. He was far from being able to use them effectively.


    After killing Xiao Kong, the Drone Avatar gained one Merit Point, but in the following days, this Merit Point didn¡¯t increase any further. Since Yan Fei hadn¡¯t launched the drone again during these days, after all, Zhang Baocheng had already seen what the drone looked like. Should the drone become active again, it might be discovered by Zhang Baocheng¡¯s people, so he stayed low for the time being, waiting for an opportunity for the Drone Upgrade.


    Time swiftly passed by during Yan Fei¡¯s martial arts training, and soon, the Demolition conference was held, announcing the compensation standards. Yan Fei chose the option of a replacement property plus cash compensation. In total, he acquired a 30-square-meter fully furnished small house in the city area of Shanghai and 100 million in cash. Yan Fei had no objections to this and readily signed the agreement; once the agreement was signed, he immediately received the 20 million in pre-paid demolition compensation and the ownership of the city area property.


    To be honest, when Yan Fei saw the extra 20 million cash in his bank account, he felt dizzy and could hardly believe that he had become a multimillionaire overnight. Once the demolition was completed, he would immediately receive the remaining 80 million in balance, becoming a true billionaire. Others might not earn so much money in their entire lives, but he had obtained it effortlessly, and aside from thanking his parents, he had no other thoughts.


    After the demolition agreement was signed, Yan Fei¡¯s tenants began to move out slowly. He started returning their rent and security deposits, and since it wasn¡¯t a full month, he waived their rent for the month and gave them ample time to find new housing.


    L¨¹ Yangyang and Su Yan were very reluctant to leave, but they had no choice but to part ways. Yan Fei kindly helped them move their luggage, treated them to a meal, and then left under the girls¡¯ reluctant gazes.


    After bidding farewell to the girls, it was already evening by the time Yan Fei drove the minivan home, where he discovered two sneaky men under a large tree near his doorstep, peering through a telescope at his home¡¯s windows. His heart stirred, and he quietly parked the car on a street far away without alarming the two men.


    Having previously broken into Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa and killed Xiao Kong, Yan Fei was being extra cautious. Suddenly discovering these two peeping men, he immediately grew wary. His home was less than 200 meters away, so he instantly started the Drone Avatar that was parked at home. The Drone Avatar came to life and flew out from another window.


    Whenever Yan Fei went out, he always left the house windows open, so that in an emergency, the drone could take off to ensure his safety. With someone as formidable as Xiao Kong behind him, there were surely other experts. And now, Yan Fei¡¯s most powerful weapon was the drone¡¯s steel ball bullets, which he naturally made use of. So even when he was out, he would leave the windows open, and his travel range would not exceed 10 kilometers from his home.


    It was nine o¡¯clock in the evening, and even though there was moonlight, no one in the shadowy sky noticed the existence of the drone. The drone ascended to an altitude of 200 meters, circled around, and approached the two men from behind, then hovered over the large tree they were hidden in. The HD Camera began rotating to capture footage, and the audio recording equipment also started recording.


    A skinny man put down the telescope, threw his cigarette butt on the ground in discontent, and said, ¡°It¡¯s already nine o¡¯clock. Why hasn¡¯t that Yan kid come back yet? How much longer do we have to stay here?¡±


    The other short, chubby man replied, ¡°Huang San, don¡¯t complain. This task was personally assigned by the Marquis. If you try to slack off, you¡¯re done for.¡±


    The man named Huang San hurriedly said, ¡°Brother Liang, you misunderstood; I was just complaining about why that kid hasn¡¯t come back yet, nothing else.¡± It seemed he was very wary of this so-called Marquis.


    The man called Brother Liang took over the telescope, glanced at Yan Fei¡¯s house windows, and said, ¡°Generally speaking, we must carry out the tasks personally ordered by the Marquis with all our heart; even the slightest mistake, and we can expect death!¡±


    Huang San was very curious and asked, ¡°Brother Liang, why do we have to watch that Yan guy? Did he offend the Marquis?¡±


    Brother Liang said proudly, ¡°If you ask anyone else, they probably wouldn¡¯t know what¡¯s going on. But you asked me, and I just happen to know the whole story.¡±


    Huang San quickly handed over a cigarette and lit it for Brother Liang, saying, ¡°Then tell me about it, Brother Liang!¡±


    Brother Liang took a drag of the cigarette, blew a smoke ring, and said, ¡°You know Brother Cheng, that is, Zhang Baocheng, is the Marquis¡¯ brother, right?¡±


    Huang San nodded and said, ¡°Brother Cheng used to hang out with the Marquis, then he quit and started doing legitimate business, but he still often comes to see the Marquis. I¡¯ve seen Brother Cheng a few times at the Marquis¡¯ house.¡±


    Brother Liang said, ¡°Although Brother Cheng doesn¡¯t hang around the underworld anymore, he¡¯s still like brothers with Marquis, very close. When Brother Cheng has trouble, Marquis would help him too. A few days ago, something big happened at Brother Cheng¡¯s.¡±


    Huang San nodded repeatedly, saying, ¡°I know, I know, a VIP guest of Brother Cheng went missing and hasn¡¯t been found yet. I heard Brother Cheng was furious.¡±


    Brother Liang said, ¡°That VIP is quite significant; even Brother Cheng can¡¯t afford to offend him. It¡¯s no wonder Brother Cheng is anxious about his disappearance at his place.¡±


    Huang San asked curiously, ¡°Who is that VIP? Even Brother Cheng can¡¯t afford to offend?¡±


    Brother Liang shook his head, ¡°I don¡¯t know that!¡±


    Huang San asked again, ¡°How did that VIP disappear?¡±


    Brother Liang said, ¡°I heard that on that night, there was an invasion by outsiders at Brother Cheng¡¯s villa. The VIP went out to chase after them and then went missing. But according to the investigation of the scene afterward, that VIP must¡¯ve had a fierce fight on the hill behind Brother Cheng¡¯s place because a lot of traces from the fight were left there. They even found an eyeball at the scene.¡±


    Hearing this, Huang San was terrified and asked, ¡°Could it be that the eyeball belonged to that VIP?¡±


    Brother Liang said, ¡°We don¡¯t know yet, but besides the eyeball, blood and pieces of clothing were also left at the scene, and a large number of steel balls were found. Brother Cheng has taken all these items back to his villa and is getting experts to analyze them.¡±


    Huang San asked, ¡°What does this have to do with what we¡¯re doing tonight?¡±


    Brother Liang said, ¡°With Brother Cheng¡¯s man missing, Marquis will naturally help him out. So here we are, assigned to this task tonight.¡±


    Huang San curiously asked, ¡°Are you saying that the disappearance of that VIP is related to this Yan Fei guy?¡±


    Brother Liang exhaled a ring of smoke, ¡°It seems there¡¯s no relation between the two, but someone from Brother Cheng¡¯s side recognized that the pieces of clothing found at the site of the fight closely resemble an outfit this kid wore before. Plus, Brother Cheng was targeting this kid a few days ago, and they have a feud. Furthermore, surveillance cameras at a nearby intersection to their villa caught his minivan around there at that time, so Brother Cheng suspects this might be related to this kid.¡±


    Huang San said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t we just go in, grab the kid, and question him directly? Why are we still here watching?¡±


    Brother Liang sighed, ¡°That¡¯s why you¡¯re just a foot soldier on the streets; you can¡¯t see the big picture. Didn¡¯t you see how the state is handling us now? If you actually took this kid away, it¡¯d only be a few days before the police were knocking on our door. After all, this kid has already called the cops, claiming Brother Cheng¡¯s people were harassing him. If he disappears, Brother Cheng will be the one under police investigation.¡±


    Huang San scratched his head, ¡°Then why are we still surveilling him?¡±


    Brother Liang said, ¡°We wait for the kid to come back, then quietly go in, knock him out and take some of his blood back to Brother Cheng to compare with the blood left at the fight scene. Once we confirm they¡¯re the same, we¡¯ll really take the kid for questioning. That way, even if Brother Cheng gets investigated by the police, it would still be worth it, otherwise, it would be too unjust.¡±


    Huang San scratched his head, ¡°But what if it really was this kid, wouldn¡¯t he be really tough? Can we actually knock him out?¡±


    Brother Liang looked at him with disdain, ¡°That guest being Brother Cheng¡¯s VIP, how could he possibly have any combat power? This kid could easily capture him. Besides, who knows if this kid has backup? What if it was his helper who made that move? So, just in case, I did some investigation and found out this kid is practicing martial arts at Beyond Fitness Center, being taught by an unknown coach the most basic Kung Fu routines, and he¡¯s only been practicing for a few days. He looks green, with no real combat power. Do you think we can¡¯t handle a rookie like this?¡±


    Huang San finally felt relieved, and they continued to watch Yan Fei¡¯s house.


    Through his Drone Avatar, Yan Fei heard their conversation crystal clear and broke into a cold sweat. He thought he had minimized the risk of exposure, but had not considered how many holes he had left behind.


    The blood samples from the fight scene, the clothing he wore on the day of the incident, and his minivan being caught on their surveillance camera were all his oversights. The people were just suspicious for now, but once they got his genes and ran a comparison, they would lock in on him completely.


    Fortunately, Yan Fei had inadvertently discovered the two surveilling him and managed to glean so much information from them. He still had time to fix this oversight; otherwise, he would be in big trouble.

 Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Chapter 15: Striking Again

    Chapter 21: Chapter 15: Striking Again


    Yan Fei, having learned of the conspiracy against himself, immediately resolved to thoroughly eliminate this hidden danger. He no longer headed home but instead turned his car around, driving towards South City. Meanwhile, his Drone Avatar stayed put, continuing to surveil the two men.


    The two men had no idea that they had already leaked important secrets. They continued chatting idly, their conversation now filled with frivolities, offering no more useful information. Seeing that they were no longer of value, the Drone Avatar quietly returned to the room, entering standby mode to avoid wasting Energy Points.


    Yan Fei understood that the biggest flaw was the blood samples and clothing scraps left at the scene of the fight. With scientific testing, he¡¯d have no chance to deny his involvement. As for why the minivan appeared near the scene at that time, it wasn¡¯t too significant an issue and could be easily explained away. Therefore, he just needed to dispose of the blood samples and clothing scraps in time, and all would be well.


    Yan Fei¡¯s minivan continued toward South City, but he always maintained a distance of 10 kilometers from his home. Then, he found a well-known large bathhouse, parked the minivan in a conspicuous place with a Surveillance Camera, and confidently entered the Bathhouse to bathe.


    Afterward, Yan Fei even rented a separate room and had a young masseuse wash his feet for him. To make a lasting impression on the young masseuse, he told her some thought-provoking jokes, making her laugh heartily. Finally, he closed the door as if ready to rest.


    Once the young masseuse left, Yan Fei immediately locked the door and marked the handle. He then opened his Universal Space, taking out a new set of clothes to change into. After that, he opened the window of the room and surveyed the outside conditions.


    The rest area of the bathhouse was on the third floor. Yan Fei purposely chose a room with its back to the main street, where it was pitch-dark below, no streetlights in sight. He opened the window and stealthily climbed down from the third floor. With his current physical condition, he easily reached the ground floor.


    Yan Fei thought for a moment, and an old second-hand Motorcycle appeared before him. It was the temporary mode of transportation that Yan Fei had prepared for himself, stored in the Universal Space for emergencies. He put on a helmet, started the motorcycle, and left the bathhouse, heading towards Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa.


    When he was nearly there, the Drone from Yan Fei¡¯s house activated and flew into the night sky, heading in Yan Fei¡¯s direction. The two men monitoring him near his home were oblivious to this.


    Over twenty minutes later, Yan Fei arrived near Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa again. The Drone Avatar also reached the location at the same time. This time, Yan Fei was very cautious. He first stowed the Motorcycle in the Universal Space, then quietly approached Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa, avoiding the Surveillance Cameras.


    Stopping 500 meters from the villa, Yan Fei began flying the Drone. The Drone carefully approached the villa and noticed that the security had indeed been significantly tightened. More Surveillance Cameras had been installed, more Security Personnel were patrolling the area, and several searchlights were continuously rotating in the night sky. It seemed the previous incident had taught Zhang Baocheng a lesson, prompting a major Upgrade in the villa¡¯s defenses.


    The Drone hovered at an altitude of 200 meters, 100 meters away from the villa, where it was a blind spot for the villa surveillance. However, using its advanced imaging technology, the Drone could still monitor every movement within the villa in real-time, even picking up bits of the patrol¡¯s conversations.


    Based on the lights in the villa and the conversations of Security Personnel, Yan Fei deduced there was a basement beneath the villa. The blood samples, clothing scraps, and Steel Ball Bullets collected from the fight scene were all stored there. And the experts invited by Zhang Baocheng were about to arrive. Once those experts got there, they would begin analyzing the blood samples.


    Time was running out for Yan Fei. If he didn¡¯t destroy that evidence before the experts started their analysis, it would be too late. By then, not only would Zhang Baocheng and his organization not let him go, but the police would also give him trouble once they learned of these findings.


    However, Yan Fei did not act rashly. He patiently waited and gradually figured out the patrol patterns of the Security Personnel. He then took a plastic mask from the Universal Space, put it on, and began to infiltrate the villa with guidance from the Drone above.


    Being able to continuously monitor the entire villa from above allowed Yan Fei to avoid the patrols in time. With his agile skills, he safely entered the villa. But as soon as he stepped inside, the Drone above became redundant. Now everything depended on Yan Fei himself.


    Thanks to the transformation by Mysterious Power, some of Yan Fei¡¯s Special Abilities began to emerge. For instance, his hearing and vision had become incredibly heightened, far surpassing that of an average person. Even without the Drone¡¯s directions, with his extraordinary hearing and vision, he successfully avoided the villa¡¯s Security Personnel and snuck inside.


    The Security Personnel, though patrolling, occasionally exchanged some words. From their conversations, Yan Fei learned that Zhang Baocheng was not currently in the villa; apparently, he had gone out to meet someone. However, Yan Fei¡¯s target that night wasn¡¯t Zhang Baocheng. He just wanted to destroy the blood samples and clothing scraps in the villa, so Zhang Baocheng¡¯s presence did not affect him.


    Yan Fei carefully avoided the Security Personnel and entered the villa¡¯s basement. He saw two Security Personnel sitting at the entrance of the basement, chatting listlessly, each holding an electric baton. Suddenly revealing his presence, he accelerated and before they could react, he grabbed their heads and slammed them together. With a loud ¡°bang,¡± the two men were knocked out without even a chance to scream.


    Yan Fei carefully laid the two bodies on the ground, then gently pushed open the basement door, only to find it empty. In the center of the room sat several instruments adorned with glass bottles, some filled with unidentified liquids. A transparent container also sat on the table, holding dark soil and a few tattered pieces of clothing, with over a dozen steel ball bullets on a tray. Additionally, one glass bottle contained a large eyeball soaked within.


    Yan Fei knew these must be remnants of himself collected at the scene of the fierce fight by Zhang Baocheng¡¯s men. But he soon felt relieved, as judging by the scene, it seemed they hadn¡¯t had the chance to test them yet. Otherwise, once Zhang Baocheng confirmed the genes from the fight scene matched Yan Fei¡¯s, they wouldn¡¯t even need to make a move; a simple police report would spell the end for Yan Fei.


    A heavy rain had washed the scene of the fight clean in the past few days. This meant the evidence gathered in this basement was the last piece. If Yan Fei destroyed this last bit of evidence, he would completely eliminate the risk of exposure.


    With that thought, Yan Fei didn¡¯t hesitate. He pulled out a plastic bucket filled with gasoline from his Universal Space. This was gasoline he had previously taken from a gas station while driving the minivan, sucked out of the vehicle¡¯s fuel tank and into the plastic bucket. He had prepared two such buckets of gasoline, just as a precaution, yet he didn¡¯t expect they would come into use so soon.


    Yan Fei unscrewed the lid of the gasoline bucket and began to splash the gas around the basement, the pungent odor permeating the space.


    After he had finished spreading the gasoline, Yan Fei threw the bucket to the ground, retreated to the basement entrance, pulled out a lighter, lit it, and tossed it. The lighter traced an arc in the air before falling to the ground. A ¡°boom¡± sounded as the gasoline ignited, engulfing the basement in flames.


    At that very moment, the Drone Avatar¡¯s view from the outside suddenly spotted several cars driving into the villa, one of which belonged to Zhang Baocheng. It seemed like Zhang Baocheng had returned. While the underground fire was raging, there wasn¡¯t yet any sign of trouble from the outside.


    Yan Fei exited the basement, ready to leave. However, seeing the two unconscious Security Personnel by the basement door, he hesitated but eventually decided to carry them out, dumping them in the garden outside.


    The cars parked, and people started to disembark, including Zhang Baocheng. After alighting, Zhang Baocheng obsequiously opened the rear door of a car, helping a middle-aged, sturdy man step out, then hurried to his side to speak. The other vehicles discharged several individuals in white lab coats, likely the experts Zhang Baocheng¡¯s Security Personnel had mentioned.


    Having just taken care of all the evidence, Yan Fei was in high spirits and preferred not to complicate matters further. With the Drone¡¯s assistance, he carefully avoided those entering the villa.


    Just then, thick white smoke began to billow, and flames emerged from the villa. The basement fire had finally been noticed, causing a commotion inside as the Security Personnel shouted out orders to extinguish the fire and rescue anyone trapped.


    Taking advantage of the chaos, Yan Fei reached the corner of the wall, scaled it with a leap, and jumped over.


    In the instant before landing, an intense sense of danger surged within him. Startled, he braced his hand against the wall, pushing his body sharply outward half a body¡¯s width. Then he heard a loud ¡°bang,¡± and debris flew as a gaping hole appeared in the wall, revealing a massive foot right before Yan Fei¡¯s eyes.


    Yan Fei was taken aback. Had he not sensed the warning and shifted sideways, he would have been struck by that foot.


    A middle-aged, sturdy man appeared through the large hole in the wall¡ªit was the same one Zhang Baocheng had escorted from the car. He withdrew his leg from the wall, waved his arms with ease to enlarge the hole, and then climbed through the enlarged hole, coldly regarding Yan Fei, who wore a plastic mask.


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    Thanks to Elder K Luo for the tip¡ªit¡¯s the first one this book has received and holds commemorative significance; Submerged Fish at Sea will forever hold this in gratitude!


    Also, thanks to HH Zhen Xiang for the suggestion. Your advice broadened my horizons and was a great help to me.


    Thank you, everyone!

 Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Chapter 16: The Frenzied Strongman

    Chapter 22: Chapter 16: The Frenzied Strongman


    Seeing the middle-aged strong man treat the wall as if it were nothing, Yan Fei¡¯s eyelids twitched wildly, knowing full well how sturdy the walls of the villa were. Yet beneath this man¡¯s feet, the wall was like flour, creating a large hole with a single kick, easily torn down by hand.


    This middle-aged strong man¡¯s strength was extraordinary, just like Xiao Kong, who was killed by Yan Fei; he was definitely a true martial arts master. And now this person had entered the villa with Zhang Baocheng¡¯s motorcade. Seeing how respectfully Zhang Baocheng treated him, could it be that he was the assistant Zhang Baocheng had called for help?


    In an instant, Yan Fei thought of many things. However, his movements didn¡¯t slow down¡ªhe dodged the strong man¡¯s sneak attack and darted into the forest behind him. The strong man sneered, misstepped, and also followed him into the chase.


    As soon as he entered the forest, Yan Fei immediately utilized a footwork technique taught by Wang Yong, nimbly sprinting through the trees. Unexpectedly, the strong man¡¯s movements were even faster than his; in the blink of an eye, he caught up to Yan Fei.


    The strong man kicked at Yan Fei, who crossed his arms to block it, only to feel an enormous force hit him, numbing his arm and nearly causing him to lose consciousness. His body, propelled by the massive force, flew four or five meters away and violently struck a tree.


    The first exchange of blows, and Yan Fei was at a significant disadvantage in terms of strength. Alarmed, he realized that the strong man was even more powerful than Xiao Kong, sending him flying with just one move. He had thought that after learning some Kung Fu routines and power techniques, he might be able to shake off the strong man in the complex forest terrain and perhaps even turn the tables, but he never expected the strong man¡¯s strength to be so formidable, giving him a tough lesson from the very first exchange.


    Although Yan Fei took a hit from the strong man, he went with the momentum; even after being flung four or five meters, he managed to dissipate most of the force while in midair, so his body didn¡¯t take much damage. Having tested the strong man¡¯s strength and knowing he couldn¡¯t match it, he flipped back to his feet and started running again.


    The strong man, seeing that his kick hadn¡¯t injured Yan Fei, uttered a surprised ¡°Huh,¡± and then continued the pursuit.


    Yan Fei wasn¡¯t as fast as the strong man and could only use the tree trunks to block his pursuit. The hulking man, seeing Yan Fei escaping from desperate situations again and again without being caught, became enraged. He suddenly stopped, let out a furious roar to the sky, his muscles began to swell, and his clothes were even burst by the expanding muscles.


    Then, the strong man charged again toward Yan Fei. Whenever he encountered a large tree, he would shoulder it aside, ramming the large trees with his body which then broke with a ¡°crack¡± upon impact.


    Yan Fei, who had been planning to duck behind that large tree for cover, was startled and barely avoided being crushed by the falling tree. He quickly regained his composure and dashed off again. The strong man, unharmed by breaking the trees, chased after Yan Fei once more. Whenever he encountered a large tree blocking his path, he simply knocked it down, advancing like a bulldozer, his speed even surpassing that of Yan Fei.


    While Yan Fei ran for his life, the strong man caught up and rammed him, sending him flying. Yan Fei felt a tremendous force and then found himself airborne, flung more than ten meters away, until he hit the ground and rolled several times before scrambling up to continue running. Although he was still running fast, his body had begun to tremble slightly, indicating that the recent impact had indeed injured him.


    The strong man sneered and caught up to Yan Fei again, aiming a kick at Yan Fei¡¯s back. Yan Fei sidestepped, avoiding a hit to his back, but his shoulder was struck and he was flung far away, crashing into a large tree and breaking it. This attack severely injured Yan Fei, who was utterly astounded; he had thought his strength had improved rapidly and considered himself very formidable, yet he had no ability to fight back against this strong man, who seemed as outmatched as a rookie village newcomer facing a Super Boss in a game.


    The strong man, seeing Yan Fei¡¯s shocked face, burst into mocking laughter and quickly closed in. And just then, the Drone Avatar in the sky finally arrived and, under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the muzzle of the Steel Ball Gun rapidly spun, targeting the strong man on the ground, and started firing Steel Ball Bullets.


    The strong man was approaching Yan Fei, intending to strike the final blow, but he didn¡¯t expect an assault from the sky. For a moment, he was struck repeatedly by Steel Ball Bullets, inflicting unbearable pain and eliciting involuntary grunts of pain from his mouth.


    Yan Fei was once again astonished. Even under his full control, the power of the Steel Ball Bullets was immense, nearly as potent as real bullets, and entirely capable of killing someone. Yet those bullets, fired at the strong man, merely pierced his clothes and left red marks on his body without actually causing any harm. What kind of Kung Fu was this strong man practicing? How could his skin be so tough? Or was he not a monster after all?


    While the Drone¡¯s attack failed to kill the strong man, it did cause him pain and halted his advance. Yan Fei, suppressing the injuries within his body, ran once more and quickly widened the distance from the strong man.


    As Yan Fei raced desperately, he saw the strong man on the ground sidestep to break a large tree, pick up the tree trunk, and hurl it toward the Drone Avatar in the sky, nearly knocking it down from midair.


    Yan Fei was taken aback. Although the Drone had descended to an altitude of about fifty meters during the attack, he didn¡¯t expect that the tree trunk could reach the Drone. The tree trunk was untrimmed, laden with branches and leaves creating considerable air resistance, and with the trunk¡¯s girth and weight of at least five or six hundred jin, how could the strong man have thrown such a heavy object up to an altitude of over fifty meters? How immense must his strength be?


    The burly man demonstrated his ability to attack the drone, and although he failed to hit it, he had posed a significant threat to the drone. Therefore, for the safety of the drone, Yan Fei could only raise its altitude, not daring to let it fly too close. As a result, the steel ball bullets from the drone couldn¡¯t accurately strike the burly man, and even if they hit, their power was greatly reduced, unable to penetrate his defense.


    With the drone no longer hounding him, the burly man¡¯s speed suddenly increased, quickly closing the distance between him and Yan Fei.


    Seeing the burly man catching up again, Yan Fei inwardly lamented. With the help of the drone above, he was already aware of the terrain ahead. He was about to cross this forest, and beyond it lay a cliff, pitch-black and bottomless below, with no other way out around. In other words, he had carelessly run into a dead end, while the burly man, unaware of what lay ahead, continued the relentless pursuit.


    With no choice left, Yan Fei could only race forward. Suddenly, his spirits lifted as he finally emerged from the forest, finding himself on a platform with the sheer cliff behind him, with no escape possible. The burly man chased out of the woods and immediately realized Yan Fei was trapped. He relaxed slightly, keeping an eye on the drone above while slowly closing in on Yan Fei.


    The drone continued to attack the burly man, but a faint white light appeared on the surface of his body whenever a steel ball bullet struck him, causing pain but not inflicting any real harm. Unless the steel ball bullets struck vital areas such as the eyes, the burly man wouldn¡¯t be truly injured, and whenever the bullets targeted such sensitive areas, he would shield them with his arms.


    With the drone¡¯s attacks rendered ineffective for the first time, Yan Fei had lost his biggest trump card. Seeing the fruitless assault, he simply recalled the drone, letting it circle overhead, surveying the nearby terrain.


    As the drone flew away, the burly man lowered the arms that had been protecting his eyes. He looked at Yan Fei and said in imperfect Mandarin, ¡°I don¡¯t know who you are, but since you¡¯re here and you have a certain strength, then it must be related to Xiao Kong¡¯s disappearance.¡±


    A chill went through Yan Fei¡¯s heart; the burly man was indeed from the organization behind Xiao Kong, and they had tracked him down. He hadn¡¯t expected them to arrive so swiftly and to be so formidable. Yan Fei responded, ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    The burly man replied, ¡°Don¡¯t try to bluff. Zhang Baocheng told me, lots of steel balls were found at the site of Xiao Kong¡¯s disappearance; those must have been fired from your drone. Coupled with your skills, it¡¯s possible that you ambushed Xiao Kong successfully when he was off guard. By the way, Xiao Kong is my brother.¡±


    Yan Fei inwardly cursed his luck; Xiao Kong was the brother of this burly man, so the situation definitely couldn¡¯t end well. At the same time, he couldn¡¯t help admiring the burly man¡¯s deductive reasoning, which had brought him so close to the truth. He answered, ¡°You¡¯re just trying to accuse me first. You attacked me as soon as you saw me. I have no idea what¡¯s going on.¡±


    The burly man continued, ¡°I noticed you when the villa caught fire. When you scaled the wall to escape, I suspected you had something to hide. Catching up and seeing your strength and the drone, I could be sure that my brother¡¯s disappearance was related to you, so your excuses are useless.¡±


    Yan Fei stopped talking and began to think of a way to extricate himself from the situation.


    The burly man spoke again, ¡°I came here to investigate my brother¡¯s disappearance on Zhang Baocheng¡¯s behalf, and I don¡¯t mind telling you: my brother had something very important on him. Just give me back my brother and the items he carried, and I can promise you a swift death.¡±


    After Yan Fei had killed Xiao Kong, he had placed Xiao Kong¡¯s body in the Universal Space without having the time to deal with it or check what the body had on it. Now seeing how much the burly man cared about the items on Xiao Kong, it seemed he might have missed something important.


    Just then, the drone, using its advanced imaging system, had finished mapping the entire cliff and the terrain below. Analyzing the structure of the cliff in his mind, Yan Fei suddenly had a stratagem.


    So the drone flying above suddenly started to move erratically, imitating a malfunction. It then began to fall in a precarious manner into the cliff below, followed by a series of noises as it collided with the cliff face.


    The burly man, not knowing the reason, thought the drone had lost control and crashed, and let his guard down. After all, even though the drone¡¯s steel ball bullets couldn¡¯t harm him, they were still a significant threat that had prevented him from dealing with Yan Fei without worry.


    Seeing the drone crash, Yan Fei feigned disappointment, pulled off the plastic mask on his face, and revealed his true appearance, saying, ¡°With things as they are, there¡¯s no need for me to keep hiding from you. Yes, your brother¡¯s disappearance has to do with me. But he hasn¡¯t just disappeared, he was killed by me.¡±

 Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: Chapter 17: Escape from Death

    Chapter 23: Chapter 17: Escape from Death


    Hearing Yan Fei¡¯s words, the burly man became immensely angry and shouted loudly, ¡°You damn guy, you really killed my brother.¡±


    Yan Fei replied indifferently, ¡°Your brother tried to kill me but ended up killed in self-defense. I was just striking back to protect myself.¡±


    As Yan Fei spoke, he reached into his chest, but in the Universal Space, he found Xiao Kong¡¯s corpse and pulled a ring off his finger. After wiping it on Xiao Kong¡¯s clothing, he pretended to take it out from his chest and threw it to the burly man, saying, ¡°You should recognize this, right? I found this ring on his body.¡±


    The burly man caught the ring and saw that it was indeed an item from his brother¡¯s possession. His rage was uncontrollable as he yelled, ¡°Where did you put my brother¡¯s body?¡±


    Yan Fei pointed down to the cliff below and said, ¡°That night, he chased after me and was killed in my ambush. Then I threw his body down there. At the time, seeing that the ring was somewhat valuable, I kept it as a souvenir.¡±


    The burly man asked with a serious expression, ¡°Besides the ring, did you find anything else on him?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°After I killed him, I was somewhat scared, so I took the ring and threw his body down from here without looking for other items on him.¡±


    The burly man suddenly calmed down and said, ¡°Take me down to find my brother¡¯s body.¡±


    Yan Fei waved his hand and said, ¡°You see, this is a cliff, and there are no ropes. How can we go down?¡±


    The burly man, seemingly impatient about something on his brother¡¯s person, didn¡¯t wait for Zhang Baocheng¡¯s men to arrive. He pointed ahead and said, ¡°There¡¯s a vine on the cliff; we can go down by holding onto it.¡±


    Yan Fei said somewhat helplessly, ¡°Alright, then!¡±


    The burly man stamped his foot on the ground, producing a loud boom, and a huge crack appeared on the platform. He said, ¡°You¡¯ve seen my strength. With just a flick of my finger, I can kill you, so don¡¯t try any tricks, or you¡¯ll regret ever coming into this world.¡±


    The burly man pulled up the vine on the cliff, yanked it a few times, and finding it sturdy, he said, ¡°You go down first; I¡¯ll be right above you. If you try anything funny, I¡¯ll immediately break the vine and you¡¯ll be left without a trace.¡±


    Yan Fei, without saying a word, grabbed the vine and started to climb down, and the burly man, fearing deceit, quickly followed, maintaining a distance of five meters between them.


    As the two descended more than fifty meters, the burly man saw an odd smile on Yan Fei¡¯s face. He was taken aback and then saw a Drone suddenly flying up from beneath the cliff. Knowing it was a trick, he exerted force and instantly broke the vine, sending Yan Fei quickly falling downwards.


    Yan Fei let go of the vine in his hand and pushed against the cliff wall, swinging to the side, then pushed off again to swing out once more. Finally, he did a somersault in mid-air and caught another vine more than ten meters away, swinging far off.


    The moment when Yan Fei fell and swung away after grabbing another vine happened in just the blink of an eye. As the burly man broke Yan Fei¡¯s vine and prepared to climb back up, he saw the Drone start firing Steel Ball Bullets, and on instinct, covered his eyes with his arms. However, these Steel Ball Bullets were not aimed at the burly man; they were aimed at the vine above him.


    Greatly shocked, the burly man realized that while the Steel Ball Bullets could not break his defense, they could easily attack the vine. More than twenty Steel Ball Bullets hit the vine consecutively and finally broke it. With the vine gone and no support, he suddenly fell downwards.


    With an angry roar, the burly man forcefully grabbed onto the cliff¡¯s stones, his hands instantly getting scraped and bloody, but this slowed his descent. He alternated hands quickly to grab the rock face, trying to steady himself. The Drone followed him downwards, turned its guns, and began firing Steel Ball Bullets at the burly man.


    The burly man, hanging in mid-air, had no place to dodge and was repeatedly hit by the Steel Ball Bullets. Although they didn¡¯t penetrate his body, the pain was immense, and he could no longer hold onto the cliff, falling down the cliff and disappearing into the pitch-black abyss.


    Only after a while did a scream come from below. Only then did Yan Fei finally breathe a sigh of relief.


    With the cliff terrain map provided by the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei meticulously planned to finally finish off this terribly formidable enemy. The burly man was a bit careless, and the items on his brother distracted him, causing him not to notice Yan Fei¡¯s set up, otherwise, he would have been the one killed tonight.


    There were actually two vines on that cliff. Yan Fei was very clear on their positions. The burly man, unfamiliar with the area and affected by the darkness of the night, naturally failed to notice the other vine and thus fell.


    After making a move to grab another vine mid-air, Yan Fei¡¯s injuries became more severe. He rested on the cliff, holding onto the vine, and after regaining some strength, he began to climb down. The muscular man belonged to the Mysterious Organization, and Yan Fei had to go down to check if the man had left any incriminating evidence on his body; otherwise, if such evidence fell into the hands of the Mysterious Organization, he would never have peace.


    Clinging to the vines, Yan Fei climbed down. He had descended more than a hundred meters before he finally reached the bottom of the valley. The valley floor was covered in random stones, all stained with blood ¡ª yet the muscular man¡¯s corpse was nowhere to be seen.


    Suddenly, Yan Fei felt an unusual airflow behind his head. He leapt forward, but it was still a step too slow; someone grabbed his neck from behind. He slammed his elbow back, hitting the person in the abdomen hard. The person let out a cold grunt but did not release Yan Fei, instead tightening the grip on his neck even more.


    Yan Fei looked back and saw that it was indeed the muscular man. But now, the man was covered in blood, a horrifying sight, with even an eyeball bulging out. Yan Fei was frightened; could this man still be human? To survive a fall from over a hundred meters, was this some kind of demon?


    Yan Fei¡¯s elbows kept pounding the muscular man behind him, but the man¡¯s arm squeezed tighter and tighter. Yan Fei began to see stars and could not breathe, and his strength rapidly diminished. Luckily, his Drone Avatar was hovering right above, and at Yan Fei¡¯s command, the drone began firing Steel Ball Bullets at the muscular man.


    Previously, the Steel Ball Bullets were unable to penetrate the man¡¯s defense, but after the man had fallen to the bottom of the valley and sustained serious injuries, the protective white light had vanished, leaving him defenseless against the bullets. The Steel Ball Bullets hit the man, penetrating his body and inflicting severe damage.


    Suddenly, the grip on Yan Fei¡¯s neck loosened. The muscular man could no longer withstand the attack of the Steel Ball Bullets. He rolled over and quickly hid in a small cave at the bottom of the valley. The drone flew over, ready to continue the attack, but discovered that because of the angle, it could not reach inside the cave.


    With the man taking shelter at the entrance of the cave, Yan Fei dared not approach rashly. The man looked as if he were on death¡¯s doorstep, but his strength was still terrifyingly formidable. Yan Fei was no match for him.


    It took a while for Yan Fei to catch his breath and resume normal breathing, while the muscular man also rested in the cave, trying to recover from his injuries as best as he could. The situation had reached a stalemate.


    After a while, the muscular man coughed loudly in the cave and said, ¡°Despicable kid, you¡¯re dead meat. You have no idea how powerful my backing organization is. Just one word from them, and you¡¯ll have nowhere to be buried. Moreover, I¡¯ve just sent a distress signal outside. Zhang Baocheng¡¯s men will soon be here; you won¡¯t be able to escape.¡±


    Yan Fei felt anxious. The muscular man was still alive and buying time. If Zhang Baocheng¡¯s men really arrived, and with him severely injured, the odds would be stacked against him. He had to leave this place first. But before leaving, he definitely had to kill the muscular man; having seen his face, it would be a huge problem if he escaped. Yan Fei began to think of a plan and started browsing the items in his Universal Space, then he saw the plastic Gasoline cans he had prepared, and his eyes lit up. He had stored two cans of Gasoline in the Universal Space previously and used one in Zhang Baocheng¡¯s basement to burn the evidence against him; now, there was one can left. Since the man¡¯s hiding place was at the bottom of the valley, the lowest point of the Terrain, even though the drone couldn¡¯t attack him, with Gasoline in hand, Yan Fei had a new idea.


    Yan Fei took out the Gasoline can, poured it out, and the Gasoline flowed into the cave following the terrain. The muscular man inside smelled Gasoline and immediately sensed trouble. He shouted loudly, ¡°You little rat, what trick are you playing?¡±


    Once the Gasoline had all flowed into the cave, Yan Fei took out a lighter, ignited it, and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t lie to you just now; your brother was indeed killed by me. Now you can set off to the Netherworld to join him.¡±


    The muscular man finally realized that the liquid flowing in was Gasoline, and he let out a long howl, attempting to rush out of the cave, only to be driven back by Steel Ball Bullets from the hovering Drone.


    Yan Fei tossed the lighter, creating a beautiful arc before it landed on the ground and ignited the Gasoline in the cave with a ¡®boom¡¯.


    The cave was small with no depth, and as soon as the Gasoline caught fire, the whole cave was engulfed in flames. Then Yan Fei heard the muscular man¡¯s scream as he emerged from the cave, ablaze. The drone fired Steel Ball Bullets again, knocking the man to the ground.


    The muscular man rolled on the ground, roaring in anger. As the fire burned, his body gradually stopped moving, and in the end, he was motionless. Even as Steel Ball Bullets hit his body, he had no response; he was utterly dead.


    The muscular man¡¯s body was charred by the fire, and his clothes and belongings were burnt to ashes. So even if he had any evidence against Yan Fei on him, it was completely eradicated by the fire.


    It was only then that Yan Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. The strongest Expert he had ever encountered had finally died as a result of his schemes. Reflecting on it, the muscular man had enough Strength to kill him; a moment of inattention and it would have been Yan Fei lying dead tonight ¡ª truly a case of life and death hanging by a thread.


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    Thanks to book friend Old K Brother Luo for the reward!

 Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Chapter 18 Taekwondo Challenge

    Chapter 24: Chapter 18 Taekwondo Challenge


    After taking down the burly man, Yan Fei finally let his guard down. And with that relaxation, he immediately felt all his internal organs begin to ache. Under the violent attack of the burly man, he had sustained serious injuries. Thankfully, his physical condition had greatly improved, otherwise, he would have been lying down already.


    But now was not the time to rest, the burly man had said that he had already sent out information about this place, so Yan Fei had to leave immediately. The drone had already scouted the surrounding environment; this place was a valley with no other way out, so Yan Fei still had to climb up using the vines.


    Enduring the discomfort in his body, Yan Fei grabbed the vines and climbed up the cliff, fortunately not finding any of Zhang Baocheng¡¯s people above. At this point, he had barely any combat power left, and even the steel ball bullets from the drone had dwindled to less than 20. Encountering Zhang Baocheng¡¯s forces now would be unimaginable.


    Yan Fei retraced his original path back, and by the time he reached the highway outside, he saw Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa engulfed in a large fire, with everyone busy fighting the blaze, and nobody coming out to look for the burly man. His heart harbored some doubts, could it be that the burly man had lied about sending out a message?


    However, after considering the terrain of the valley, Yan Fei had a sudden realization. In such a remote place, how could there possibly be a telecom signal? Therefore, the burly man¡¯s signal definitely had not gone out, which was why Zhang Baocheng hadn¡¯t sent people to search.


    Understanding the key point and knowing there was no risk of exposure, Yan Fei felt thoroughly relieved. Tonight¡¯s operation had been a success; he had managed to destroy evidence unfavorable to himself and taken out a fearsome enemy. Although he was also badly hurt, he had fully achieved his goal for this sortie.


    Yan Fei began to tend to his wounds, took out a new set of clothes from the Universal Space to change into, and then took out the Motorcycle once more to return by the original path. The Drone Avatar also followed Yan Fei in the air until he reached a Safe Zone, then returned to the room in Yan Fei¡¯s house, while he himself went back to the Bathhouse.


    When he re-entered the rest room of the Bathhouse through the window, Yan Fei was utterly exhausted. After carefully checking the secret mark he left on the door handle, which showed that no one had come in, and changing back into his previous clothes, his vision went black and he collapsed onto the bed, unconscious.


    The next morning, Yan Fei shouted suddenly and awoke with a start. He sat up, his body drenched in cold sweat, his face revealing a puzzled expression. He had just had a strange dream, a very odd one.


    In the dream, Yan Fei found himself lying in a hospital bed, encountering a beautiful nurse, and then fell in love with her at first sight, wanting to get to know her. But when the nurse turned and left, and he called out to her without response, he grew so anxious that he yelled, and that¡¯s when he woke up.


    The dream was identical to another he had experienced before, right down to the dialogue and emotional details. Since that lovely dream, as time passed, he gradually forgot the appearance of the beautiful nurse until this identical dream brought her image into sharp focus once again.


    There¡¯s a saying, ¡°What one ponders by day, one dreams of by night.¡± Wouldn¡¯t that mean one has to consciously or subconsciously think of such things to dream about them at night? Yan Fei didn¡¯t know if his subconscious mind had ever harbored such thoughts, but he was certain that he had never envisioned such a scene while awake.


    Besides, Yan Fei was in his prime, rarely got sick, and hardly ever needed to stay in a hospital, giving him little chance to interact with nurses. All this made the dreams even more curious. How did the Dreamland come about? Besides, he didn¡¯t recognize the nurse in the dream, nor did she resemble anyone he knew. What was going on? What was even weirder was that after dreaming twice, Yan Fei himself actually began to feel some affection for the nurse in his dreams¡­


    Like before, Yan Fei had this dream after killing someone. Could it be a premonition? Why wasn¡¯t it a nightmare? Or could it be that something was off with him?


    As Yan Fei was lost in thought, someone knocked on the door from outside the room. The attendant reminded Yan Fei that breakfast was ready, prompting him to stop his speculation and put all thoughts aside. After all, it was just a dream, no matter how bizarre, and he could accept even stranger things, like having a drone avatar of his own.


    Once he stopped dwelling on it, Yan Fei noticed that his injuries had mostly healed, and all external wounds had vanished. It seemed that at midnight, during the data refresh, some Mysterious Power acted on him from afar, also healing his body in the process.


    While having breakfast in the dining room, Yan Fei paid special attention to the local news but found no report about the fire at Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa, nor any mention of the charred corpse of the burly man.


    He didn¡¯t know whether Zhang Baocheng simply hadn¡¯t called the Police Department, whether the police had Blockaded the information for investigation purposes, or whether there was some other reason, but whatever the case, it seemed like the events of the previous night had been ignored by everyone except those involved; nobody else knew.


    That was fine with Yan Fei, who preferred to avoid complications; it was better that nobody came looking for him.


    When Yan Fei returned home, it was ten in the morning. He continued to monitor the news, but there were no reports about the previous night, sometimes making him doubt whether it had all been a dream. However, the injuries on his body assured him that his experiences the night before were unequivocally real, not just his imagination.


    In the evening, Yan Fei left Shanghai far behind, driving a Minivan to a secluded mountain in Lin Province. He found a sparsely populated area and took Xiao Kong¡¯s corpse from his Portable Space to search the body.


    Yan Fei found only a spherical object on Xiao Kong¡¯s body, a black sphere about the size of a longan fruit, its material indecipherable. Although light, it was immensely hard, rendering Yan Fei utterly incapable of damaging it.


    Besides that, there was nothing else found on Xiao Kong¡¯s corpse.


    Holding the black sphere before his eyes, Yan Fei examined it but noticed nothing out of the ordinary. He wondered if this black sphere was really what the burly man was concerned about.


    After observing it for a while and discerning no anomalies, Yan Fei placed the black sphere back into the Universal Space to study it at leisure later.


    The ability of the Universal Space to halt time meant that, despite Xiao Kong¡¯s body lingering there for an extended period, it remained unchanged when retrieved, just like when it was first placed inside.


    Looking at Xiao Kong¡¯s mutilated corpse on the ground, Yan Fei pondered and decided to dig a deep pit to bury it. After all, having a corpse, especially one in such a ghastly state, within his Portable Space and carrying it around daily was disturbing.


    After dealing with Xiao Kong¡¯s body, Yan Fei returned to Shanghai on the same night. Over the following days, he watched the news carefully for any mention related to him, while diligently attending Beyond Fitness Center daily to learn Kung Fu from Wang Yong.


    The brawl with the frenzied bruiser that night had revealed Yan Fei¡¯s own weakness; his perceived great progress was insignificant before a true expert, barely worth mentioning and not even enough for a counterattack. Even his trump card, the Drone with Steel Ball Bullets, proved too weak; against an expert like the bruiser, it could only serve as a diversion.


    With no better options at hand, Yan Fei chose to improve his strength. The Kung Fu techniques taught by Wang Yong were the best way to do so.


    Wang Yong still taught the basics of Kung Fu, occasionally explaining some points relevant for combat. With his own experiences, Yan Fei made substantial gains and increasingly appreciated the depth and breadth of Chinese Kung Fu. As for his fellow students, without much faith in Wang Yong, their intermittent effort yielded no results.


    One day, while Yan Fei was deeply engrossed in training, he heard a clamor outside; then, a group of people entered, led by a tall, beautiful, fashionably dressed young woman who captivated the onlookers with her charm.


    The Taekwondo coach at the fitness center ceased training upon seeing the group and went to meet them. While engaging in conversation, he repeatedly gestured towards Yan Fei¡¯s direction. Subsequently, the group, accompanied by the Taekwondo coach and his students, made their way toward Wang Yong¡¯s Kung Fu training ground.


    Yan Fei and his classmates ceased their training, uncertain of what was happening.


    A Taekwondo coach from the fitness center stepped forward and introduced a handsome man behind the young woman to Wang Yong, saying, ¡°Coach Wang, let me introduce you. This is Han Junxi, Vice President of the South Korean Taekwondo World Promotion Alliance. He wishes to meet you today.¡±


    Although the Taekwondo coach introduced Han Junxi, he did not disclose the identity of the young woman, who curiously surveyed Wang Yong¡¯s training ground.


    Before Wang Yong had a chance to speak, the man known as Han Junxi stepped forward and said in broken Mandarin, ¡°Coach Wang, as an instructor of Chinese Kung Fu, you represent Chinese martial arts. Our World Taekwondo Promotion Alliance is preparing to promote Taekwondo worldwide, so we would like to challenge your Chinese Kung Fu to see which is more formidable, Taekwondo or Kung Fu.¡±


    That¡¯s when Yan Fei and the others realized that these South Koreans were here to issue a challenge. To promote Taekwondo globally, they had to prove that it was the most formidable martial art in the world; only then could they enhance their prestige and attract more people to learn Taekwondo.


    To achieve this, defeating Chinese Kung Fu was necessary, thus targeting Wang Yong and his students for the challenge.


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    Thank you to the book friend ¡°Wanli Wuyun¡± from QQ Reading Android for the reward!

 Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: Chapter 19: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow

    Chapter 25: Chapter 19: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow


    Yan Fei looked over and saw that among the crowd behind Han Junxi, someone was holding a video camera pointing in their direction, and an anchor with a microphone was standing in front of the camera, softly introducing something, evidently recording a video. And next to them were several people with mobile phones on selfie sticks, also speaking softly, it appeared they were internet live-streaming.


    The other South Koreans also seemed to be in high spirits, with no signs of nervousness; it seemed they were not worried about losing in the martial arts challenge. They were more interested in making a statement, proving that Taekwondo could defeat Chinese Kung Fu.


    Wang Yong was not one to smile or speak much on regular days. Now, despite people coming to his door to challenge him, he remained calm and said, ¡°Chinese Kung Fu is broad and profound. What I¡¯ve learned is merely superficial, far from the threshold of mastery, I cannot represent Chinese Kung Fu. So if you want to challenge Chinese Kung Fu, you should find someone more skilled.¡±


    Han Junxi sneered arrogantly, ¡°Our South Korean Taekwondo is the best in the world, no matter who the opponent, we will defeat them. So it doesn¡¯t matter whether we come to you or any other Kung Fu experts, you all will end up begging for mercy on your knees. We¡¯ve chosen you because this is Shanghai, the most economically advanced place in China, making it the first stop for our Taekwondo to conquer Chinese Kung Fu. After defeating you, we will naturally go and challenge other experts. Besides, you¡¯ve admitted yourself that your skills are subpar. Teaching others Kung Fu in that condition could mislead the younger generation.¡±


    The activity at the Kung Fu training ground quickly drew the attention of the Karate coaches and students nearby, so they stopped their training and all gathered around, curiously watching this rare martial arts challenge unfold.


    Previously, the Taekwondo coach stepped forward again and said, ¡°Coach Wang, our Taekwondo Alliance¡¯s goal is not to compete for victory or defeat but to demonstrate that our Taekwondo is not only powerful but also has more advanced teaching methods than Chinese Kung Fu. Look at our Taekwondo students behind us. They have not been practicing Taekwondo for very long, about the same amount of time your students have been practicing Kung Fu. Let¡¯s have a few matches between them to see who is better.¡±


    Yan Fei felt disdainful, these South Koreans clearly had ill intentions. The Taekwondo students might truly not have trained for long, but if they were chosen to come forward, they must have learned some effective fighting techniques, and undoubtedly have considerable combat strength.


    On the other hand, looking at Wang Yong¡¯s students, each of them had only practiced basic Kung Fu forms, rarely sparred, and some of them only practiced fancy but impractical moves. Plus, with Wang Yong¡¯s lax teaching style and his lack of strict demands on them, their mental state was also poor, scarcely stronger than the average person, completely lacking combat power.


    Comparing the two, the Taekwondo students easily outshone the Kung Fu students. The South Koreans had also noticed this, which is why they came so boldly to challenge and broadcast it live, with the intention of showing off Taekwondo¡¯s prowess while suppressing Chinese Kung Fu.


    Wang Yong shook his head and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, we practice Chinese Kung Fu for the sake of improving physical health, not for bravado and violence. Therefore, I refuse to let my students compete with you.¡±


    Then Han Junxi mocked, ¡°So it turns out that those who practice Chinese Kung Fu are cowards, without even the courage to accept a challenge.¡±


    He then leaned into the camera lens and said in Korean, ¡°Dear South Korean friends, do you see this? Those Chinese people praise their Kung Fu to the sky, as if it¡¯s the best in the world, but they¡¯re just a bunch of cowards. We Taekwondo folks, even just a beginner who has practiced for a few days, will step forward when challenged. This shows that Chinese Kung Fu is utterly useless; it¡¯s all talk. Taekwondo is clearly the best!¡±


    After Han Junxi ridiculed Chinese Kung Fu in front of the camera, he turned back to Wang Yong and said, ¡°Coach Wang, look at the logo on this video camera; it belongs to our domestic WSSB TV Station, and they are live broadcasting this Taekwondo challenge against Kung Fu. And those internet live-streamers, they are well-known in both South Korea and China, with high popularity in both countries. They are live-streaming as well. This means that a large number of people are currently watching this challenge match. If you dare not accept the challenge, the reputation of Chinese Kung Fu will be tarnished, with no chance of revival.¡±


    Wang Yong finally changed his expression, not expecting to be broadcasted live by the opposing side. He wanted to stop it but didn¡¯t know how to act. He also didn¡¯t dare to take the responsibility of bringing shame to Chinese Kung Fu; otherwise, he would be a sinner in China for all eternity. He turned his head to look at his students, only to see that they were all cowering, their eyes unnaturally shifting away, not looking at him, showing no confidence for battle. The only one who seemed normal, Yan Fei, had practiced Kung Fu for less than ten days.


    According to Yan Fei¡¯s principle, knowing that there was a challenge, he should step forward no matter what. But he had recently gotten into big trouble and had incurred a powerful enemy. He wanted to keep a low profile and avoid attracting attention. So, he did not want to take on the task of defending Kung Fu¡¯s honor; let someone else do it! Although Wang Yong¡¯s gaze fell on Yan Fei, he pretended not to see it.


    Seeing that no one among Wang Yong¡¯s disciples ventured forward, a young man by the side of the pretty woman stepped out, pointing at Yan Fei, ¡°Out of this bunch, you look somewhat respectable. So you, you represent Chinese Kung Fu and fight them!¡±


    Yan Fei, standing at 178CM with a well-proportioned build, stood out among the crowd, which was why he caught people¡¯s attention and was now being pushed to accept the challenge. Yan Fei had not volunteered to fight, so others thought he was just a pushover, lacking real strength. They were forcing him to take action, as beating such an opponent was more satisfying.


    Yan Fei looked at the young man and said, ¡°From what you¡¯ve said, you should be Chinese, right?¡±


    The young man said discontentedly, ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense. Although I am Chinese in body, I am already South Korean in spirit. I came here with Miss Choi Kimyin to witness the historical feat of Taekwondo defeating Chinese Kung Fu.¡±


    Yan Fei now realized that the silent, beautiful young woman was called Choi Kimyin, and he sneered, ¡°A good Chinese refuses to be one, preferring to be someone else¡¯s dog. If you really need a master, please find a more formidable one. Even turning to South Koreans, I fear there might be some issues with your intelligence. Your ancestors are probably struggling to keep still in their coffins, aren¡¯t you afraid they¡¯ll come looking for you at night?¡±


    The young man¡¯s face turned red, and he quickly retorted, ¡°South Korea is free and democratic, and also economically advanced, filled with handsome men and beautiful women. China doesn¡¯t compare at all, what¡¯s wrong with liking South Korea? Besides, as a martial artist, you aren¡¯t even brave enough to accept a challenge, how can you face practicing martial arts? Aren¡¯t you afraid of losing face for your Kung Fu ancestors?¡±


    Yan Fei stepped onto the adjacent platform, stripped off his training clothes, revealing his strong and symmetrical muscles, and said, ¡°Well, I am the worst practitioner of Chinese Kung Fu, let me see just how powerful your South Korean Taekwondo really is!¡±


    Seeing Yan Fei finally stand up, Wang Yong¡¯s eyes showed a relieved expression. Whereas that young woman called Choi Kimyin, upon seeing Yan Fei¡¯s robust body, seemed quite interested.


    Upon seeing someone step forward, Han Junxi waved his hand, and from the crowd behind him stepped forward a young man barefooted in a white Taekwondo uniform, with a Black Belt tied around his waist. The man had a burly build, with thick and sturdy legs that clearly involved a lot of hard work. This young man got on the platform and locked eyes with Yan Fei in anger.


    Han Junxi approached the video camera and announced loudly, ¡°Hello, dear audience friends, the person behind me is Jin Dongjian from South Korea¡¯s Zhen Dong Taekwondo Hall. His rank is a Black Belt Third Dan in Taekwondo, and he has very powerful strength. He will be fighting against the¡­¡±


    It was only then that Han Junxi realized he didn¡¯t know Yan Fei¡¯s name. As he was about to turn back to ask Yan Fei for his name, he heard a scream, followed by a collective gasp from the spectators. Turning back, he saw Jin Dongjian already far away on the ground, clutching his abdomen and rolling in pain, moaning miserably.


    As it turned out, as soon as Jin Dongjian entered the ring, Yan Fei had given him a fist-holding salute. Jin Dongjian bowed to Yan Fei and then assumed an initial stance, gesturing ¡®please¡¯ with his hands. Yan Fei did not hesitate and rushed forward, landing a kick. Jin Dongjian tried to block, but he did not anticipate the immense force of Yan Fei¡¯s kick, and with that strike to the abdomen, Jin Dongjian screamed in pain, flew back, and rolled on the ground.


    In a flash of confrontation, the victor was decided. Jin Dongjian, considered by Han Junxi to be of great strength, was sent flying with a single kick by Yan Fei, totally losing his combat power. As for Yan Fei, he claimed an initial victory, displaying the might of Chinese Kung Fu.


    Yan Fei had just entered the realm of Kung Fu, and he was no match for Xiao Kong and that brawny fellow, but because those two were genuine experts not only in combat power but also in rich fighting experience, Yan Fei could only be crushed by them.


    However, in front of Taekwondo experts who relied solely on speed training for fighting, Yan Fei, who had experienced life-and-death battles, surpassed his opponent not only in strength but also overwhelmed them mentally. With just one kick, he took down a so-called Taekwondo master.


    The lightning-quick exchange, and lightning-fast determination of the victor, stunned all the live audience, and even those watching the live broadcast on television and the Internet. Especially the South Korean viewers, who found it impossible to accept this reality. In their minds, shouldn¡¯t Chinese Kung Fu be mere fancy moves, only fit for pretty action sequences in movies? Shouldn¡¯t it be thoroughly dominated by Taekwondo? How could it be so powerful, defeating the fearsome Taekwondo fighter in just one move?


    Han Junxi started to sweat profusely. He had thought that Wang Yong and his students lacked skill since Wang Yong was unwilling to fight, and so the Taekwondo master he brought would surely win, promoting Taekwondo while pressing down on Chinese Kung Fu. What he didn¡¯t expect was to hit a snag, with his man knocked down in an instant.


    In contrast to Chinese Kung Fu, Taekwondo seemed unable to withstand a single blow.


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    Thank you to our book friend, the Commissioner of Police, for their reward!

 Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: Chapter 20: Thunderous Instant Kill

    Chapter 26: Chapter 20: Thunderous Instant Kill


    The scene was not only broadcasted live by the television station but also through internet live-streams by well-known anchors from both countries. Under their cameras, at least tens of millions of Chinese and South Korean people witnessed the defeat of Taekwondo, which was truly an embarrassing loss.


    Han Junxi looked back at Choi Kimyin and, seeing the dissatisfaction on her face, immediately became flustered. He cleared his throat and said, ¡°I protest. In Taekwondo, we emphasize fair play and never resort to sneak attacks. Therefore, your sneak attack is improper and should be condemned.¡±


    Yan Fei spread his hands and said, ¡°Your player was ready and even beckoned me to make a move, so that was not a sneak attack but a forthright offense. If you Taekwondo practitioners can¡¯t accept defeat, you should just leave quietly to avoid further embarrassment¡­¡±


    Enraged by Yan Fei, Han Junxi snapped his fingers, and the crowd behind him parted, with a middle-aged man stepping forward. This man was also dressed in Taekwondo practice attire, with a black belt wrapped around his waist and well-developed muscles on his legs, making him look extremely robust.


    The middle-aged man leaped onto the stage and stood opposite Yan Fei. He shouted something in Korean at Yan Fei, and the translator immediately interpreted, ¡°My name is Kim Wahee from South Korea¡¯s Hong¡¯s Taekwondo Gym, and my current rank is a Taekwondo Black Belt Fourth Dan. I now challenge you.¡±


    Yan Fei made a fist-and-palm salute and said, ¡°Yan Fei from China, a disciple of Master Wang Yong from the Surpass Martial Arts Gym. I¡¯ve practiced Kung Fu for 9 days, and I accept your challenge.¡±


    Hearing Yan Fei state his background, the group of South Koreans was taken aback. They had not expected that Yan Fei, who had just started learning martial arts, could defeat a Taekwondo master who had been training hard for years and reached the rank of Black Belt Third Dan. Could it be that Chinese Kung Fu was truly superior to Taekwondo?


    With a sneer, Han Junxi said, ¡°You Chinese people are so hypocritical, pretending to be novices when you¡¯ve actually practiced Kung Fu for many years. It¡¯s absolutely despicable. If you¡¯ve truly only practiced Kung Fu for nine days, then I¡¯ll eat the ropes on the ring.¡±


    Yan Fei sneered coldly, choosing not to engage in a war of words. Instead, he looked at Kim Wahee, making a gesture of invitation. To avoid any accusations of sneak attacks from the South Koreans, this time he did not attack first but waited for the opponent to strike.


    Kim Wahee bowed to Yan Fei and then, without warning, erupted into action with a spinning leap kick. Yan Fei steadied himself in a horse stance, raising his arms to shield his chest, and managed to block Kim Wahee¡¯s kick just in time. A thunderous ¡®bang¡¯ resounded, and Kim Wahee¡¯s body shuddered as he landed and nearly lost his balance. Yan Fei, on the other hand, grunted and took a step back.


    In the first exchange, Yan Fei managed to fend off Kim Wahee¡¯s attack and also gauge his strength. With strength alone, Yan Fei held an advantage and he began to feel more assured. Previously, when facing Xiao Kong and the brawny man, Yan Fei was at a complete disadvantage, which severely undermined his confidence in his own abilities. Now, after this initial test, he felt a surge of confidence realizing the opponent wasn¡¯t as strong as he thought.


    Kim Wahee was utterly shocked; his spinning kick was powerful enough to break wooden sticks, and many adversaries had fallen to this move, with some even sustaining broken ribs. He never expected his kick to feel like striking a tree when it hit Yan Fei, the enormous recoil nearly making him fall.


    Yan Fei¡¯s eyes were locked onto Kim Wahee as he quickly charged towards him. Before he even got close, Kim Wahee shouted once more, leaping high into another spinning kick.


    Yan Fei sneered inwardly. Wang Yong had taught him that the biggest taboo in Chinese Kung Fu was to take to the air; once a martial artist elevated off the ground, they would lose control over their fate. Taekwondo, in pursuit of graceful postures, involved many aerial maneuvers, not realizing this was akin to courting death.


    As soon as Yan Fei saw Kim Wahee take to the air again, he accelerated and closed the distance, delivering a ferocious punch to Kim Wahee¡¯s thigh.


    With Kim Wahee in mid-air unable to change his move, his spinning kick was not even fully executed before Yan Fei¡¯s punch struck. He was then sent flying, landing hard on the ground. He struggled for a bit but failed to get up, a pained expression crossing his face.


    The surrounding South Koreans were astounded, and a team of medics immediately rushed to check on Kim Wahee. They discovered that his thigh bone had been broken by Yan Fei¡¯s punch. This meant that Kim Wahee had sustained serious injuries and lost all combat power.


    The spectators were shocked; Kim Wahee had entered the ring full of bravado but in just two rounds, he was lying on the ground terribly wounded. The contrast was too great. Those South Koreans watching the live stream were as if they had swallowed flies, their prepared cheers of victory stifled back.


    Han Junxi was deeply shaken. Glancing back to see Choi Kimyin¡¯s dissatisfied expression, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead. With a wave of his hand, the medics approached and carried Kim Wahee away for immediate treatment.


    Just as Han Junxi was about to say something to save a little face, a voice suddenly rang out, speaking fluent Mandarin, ¡°Impressive, truly impressive. I never expected Chinese Kung Fu to have such a successor¡­¡±


    Yan Fei looked over and saw a withered old man emerge from the group of South Koreans. The old man¡¯s body was gaunt and hunched, dressed in casual clothes, and appeared very ordinary. He slowly walked toward Yan Fei on the stage, and with each step, the old man¡¯s body became more upright; with each step, his build seemed to become stronger; and with each step, his aura grew more intense.


    By the end, the originally withered old man had changed into an imposing figure, bursting with a formidable aura, startling Yan Fei, who faced him directly, and unwittingly, a sense of powerlessness rose in Yan Fei¡¯s heart.


    The gaunt old man had just been standing by Choi Kimyin¡¯s side, with drooping eyelids and a listless air about him, appearing utterly decrepit. Nobody had paid him any attention, not realizing that he was a hidden dragon. Once he displayed his true form, the situation changed dramatically.


    The audience watching the spectacle and the viewers watching the live stream were stunned by the old man. If they hadn¡¯t seen the transformation occur step by step with their own eyes, they would have almost thought that the old man was performing magic. How could a human body change so dramatically in an instant? Or was this old man not human at all?


    The now imposing old man stood on the stage and said to Yan Fei, ¡°Although you defeated those two, they barely scratched the surface of Taekwondo and can by no means represent Taekwondo, so you have not defeated Taekwondo. I trained in Taekwondo when I was young and have some insight into it. I consider myself a successor of Taekwondo, so let me test you.¡±


    Feeling the old man¡¯s overwhelming presence, Yan Fei knew he faced an unprecedentedly formidable enemy, but he wasn¡¯t afraid. He fought hard against the feeling of powerlessness and ignited a blazing desire to battle within himself. He assumed a defensive stance, readying himself.


    Just then, with a loud laugh, Wang Yong leaped, as if teleporting, to stand in front of Yan Fei and said to the old man, ¡°You sneaky old ghost, my student has only practiced Kung Fu for a few days and is still a novice. Don¡¯t scare him.¡±


    With Wang Yong blocking in front, somehow the pressure from the old man was severed, and Yan Fei immediately felt relief wash over his body. He looked at Wang Yong, who had suddenly appeared before him, and was struck with amazement; Wang Yong truly was no ordinary person¡ªhis usual mundane appearance was just a fa?ade.


    Despite facing the Taekwondo master, Wang Yong emitted no particular aura, yet completely cut off the old man¡¯s pressure. He turned to Yan Fei and said, ¡°You step down first. Let me deal with this old South Korean charlatan.¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t insist and stepped off the stage to observe Wang Yong¡¯s battle with the Taekwondo old man.


    Seeing Wang Yong suddenly appear before him, the old man¡¯s eyelids twitched, recognizing that he was facing a true expert. Nonetheless, this was a welcome development for him. He finally had the chance to engage in a proper showdown with a Chinese Kung Fu expert and demonstrate the power of Taekwondo to the world.


    Wang Yong and the old man faced off on the stage, the latter brimming with fighting spirit and his aura climbing ceaselessly, as if there were no limit. From below the stage, Yan Fei watched in astonishment, never imagining that a human could exude such aura. Meanwhile, Wang Yong appeared unfazed, unaffected by the old man¡¯s aura.


    Suddenly, the old man shouted and charged toward Wang Yong. Wang Yong stood firm, extending his arms in front of his chest, palms facing inwards.


    In full sprint, the old man¡¯s leg muscles suddenly bulged, becoming incredibly thick. He leaped and executed a roundhouse kick with more force and speed than before, generating a sonic boom in the air.


    Effortlessly, Wang Yong sidestepped the kick. Then, with a swift extension of his hands, he clapped them together near the old man¡¯s ears. The simple action of clapping his hands created a loud boom on the stage, as if a thunderbolt had struck on a clear day.


    The sound was so thunderous that the onlooking crowd felt a tremor, their bones went soft, and they all collapsed to the ground, with several people even losing consciousness.


    If those merely observing from the sidelines were affected so severely by the aftermath of the sound, then the old man, who received it point-blank by his ears, fared even worse. Instantly, his eardrums burst, his cerebellum vibrated, and unable to stand, he fell and sat on the stage. Blood flowed from all his orifices, dazed and unaware of his surroundings, utterly devoid of any combat power.


    With a simple move, Wang Yong instantly killed the Taekwondo old man, displaying inscrutable strength. The outcome shocked not only the live-streaming audience but also Yan Fei, who sat collapsed on the ground, agape. He had no idea that such methods of attack existed in the world, nor did he imagine that Wang Yong would be so powerful¡ªto effortlessly vanquish the seemingly formidable Taekwondo old man.

 Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: Chapter 21: The Realm of Kung Fu

    Chapter 27: Chapter 21: The Realm of Kung Fu


    Wang Yong merely clapped his hands, toppling the old man. However, he didn¡¯t pursue his advantage and instead stood still, speaking indifferently, ¡°I only practice one of the most obscure forms of Chinese Kung Fu. Even I can¡¯t be defeated by you, it seems this representative of Taekwondo is not much to speak of! If Taekwondo wants to challenge Chinese Kung Fu, it still needs a lot more practice.¡±


    Han Junxi was so dazed by the loud sound that even his teeth loosened a bit. It took him a while to come to his senses. With a wave of his hand, a few equally unsteady people rushed forward, propping up the dazed, scrawny old man, and retreated in disarray.


    Choi Kimyin¡¯s face was ashen, clearly suffering from the shock of the recent loud sound. She glanced at the nonchalant Wang Yong on the stage, sneered, and turned to leave without a word. The group behind her hurriedly followed suit.


    Han Junxi wanted to say some pleasantries, but upon seeing Wang Yong¡¯s upright figure on the stage, he swallowed and quickly followed suit.


    Just then, an employee from Beyond Fitness Center, carrying a registration book, approached Han Junxi and said, ¡°This handsome man named Han, wait a moment, please. I have a record of students learning Kung Fu here, and it shows that student Yan Fei enrolled nine days ago. Since enrolling, he has only practiced the most basic Kung Fu routines, which is enough proof that he hadn¡¯t practiced Kung Fu before. So, indeed, he¡¯s only been learning Kung Fu for nine days.¡±


    Han Junxi responded, ¡°So what?¡±


    The employee said, ¡°I just heard you mention that if it¡¯s really been only nine days that Yan Fei has been learning Kung Fu, you would eat the ropes of this ring. So, I wanted to remind you, lest you forget.¡±


    Han Junxi¡¯s face turned red, suddenly recalling what he had just said. However, upon seeing the thick ropes of the ring, he felt overwhelmed. All the onlookers and the audience watching the live broadcast were watching Han Junxi, waiting to see how he would react.


    Han Junxi¡¯s face kept changing colors; suddenly, he rushed forward, bit into one of the ropes on the ring, and then quickly departed. At the door, he even stumbled and fell. Choi Kimyin, seeing the embarrassed Han Junxi, showed an angry expression on her face and then turned to leave.


    Yan Fei knew that employee. The employee¡¯s girlfriend was crazy about the Korean flower boys, intent on spending all her savings to advertise for her idol in a Subway Station, leading to a fierce argument and their breakup. Since then, the employee developed a strong dislike for anything Korean. Seizing such an opportunity, he presented the evidence to embarrass the South Koreans, not caring if he would be dismissed from the center for it.


    With that, the group of Taekwondo masters from South Korea who came to challenge was wiped out, and the South Koreans all left dejectedly.


    The Internet audience watching the live broadcast immediately became lively. The Chinese netizens felt exceedingly proud of the outcome and began to spread the news of Chinese Kung Fu¡¯s triumph over Taekwondo everywhere, urging those learning Taekwondo to switch to Chinese Kung Fu as soon as possible.


    After all, in recent years, Taekwondo advertisements were everywhere, and many parents proudly sent their children to Taekwondo schools for training. People were displeased with this, but no one had challenged Taekwondo¡¯s reputation. Now, with Chinese Kung Fu shattering Taekwondo, they broadcasted the news, making sure all of China was aware.


    Subsequently, the mysterious and formidable Wang Yong, and the perfectly built Yan Fei, also gained fame. In a short period, they led a shift in the national aesthetic standards from pretty boys to real men, which was an unexpected surprise.


    The South Korean audience and some Taekwondo die-hard fans were reluctant to accept this defeat, desperately searching for excuses to explain Taekwondo¡¯s failure, trying to salvage its reputation. There were even South Korean netizens who began posting online, saying that the Chinese lacked martial virtue for attacking such a frail old man¡­


    Seeing the South Koreans who came to challenge leaving in defeat, Wang Yong¡¯s students were instantly exhilarated. They hadn¡¯t expected their coach to be a real Kung Fu expert, which meant they could learn genuine Kung Fu and become invincible. Eager for a bright future, they started to fawn over Wang Yong.


    Wang Yong looked at his gleeful students and shook his head secretly, saying, ¡°That¡¯s enough for today, you all go back.¡±


    The students weren¡¯t discouraged by Wang Yong sending them away; after all, he was already their coach, and by persisting, they believed they would learn real Kung Fu. Elated, they collected their belongings to go home, starting to boast to their friends about what they had witnessed today. Just as Yan Fei was about to leave, however, Wang Yong called out to him.


    Yan Fei followed Wang Yong to a room at the back. Although the room wasn¡¯t large, it was outfitted as a training room with complete equipment. It hadn¡¯t been opened to the public, suggesting that this was where Wang Yong usually practiced.


    Leading Yan Fei into the room, Wang Yong turned his back to him and stood by the window, saying, ¡°Yan Fei, are you curious why I, with my adept skills, only teach you basic Kung Fu routines?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°That¡­ I am indeed curious.¡±


    However, instead of answering the question, Wang Yong changed the subject and said, ¡°I remember you once asked me how the realms of Chinese Kung Fu are divided?¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s spirits lifted, and he quickly said, ¡°Please enlighten me, Coach.¡±


    Wang Yong looked up at the sky as if lost in thought. After a while, he finally spoke, ¡°There isn¡¯t a uniform standard for the division of realms in Chinese Kung Fu, as different schools have their own doctrines. Still, some commonalities exist. Today, I¡¯ll share my understanding of the realms of Kung Fu with you.¡±


    Yan Fei eagerly said, ¡°Please instruct me, Coach.¡±


    Wang Yong turned to look at Yan Fei and said, ¡°In my opinion, there are three realms of Kung Fu. The first realm is the Acquired Realm. The so-called Acquired Realm involves tempering the body and practicing the membranes, muscles, tendons, bones, blood, and internal organs. The ultimate goal of the Acquired Realm is to strengthen each part of the human body to its pinnacle.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°What are the characteristics of the Acquired Realm?¡±


    Wang Yong replied, ¡°The Acquired Realm is about strengthening every organ in the body to its utmost, leaving no apparent weaknesses and achieving a state of physical perfection. This realm is the foundation-building stage of Kung Fu; only when the body is trained to a perfect state can a solid foundation be laid for later realms.¡±


    Yan Fei inquired, ¡°Can practicing the Acquired Realm enhance the body¡¯s vitality?¡±


    The reason Yan Fei posed this question was that the formidable life force exhibited by Xiao Kong and that muscular man had greatly stimulated him; now seizing the opportunity, he immediately voiced the doubts in his heart.


    Wang Yong explained, ¡°The more an organ is trained, the stronger its self-healing ability becomes. As long as the body doesn¡¯t sustain fatal damage, it will recover quickly. Therefore, it could be said that the Acquired Realm can enhance vitality. As for the degree to which it can be enhanced, that depends on their level of achievement. If one is an expert at the Acquired Peak, ordinary attacks can no longer kill them, because their recovery ability has surpassed the speed at which they incur damage.¡±


    Yan Fei then understood why Xiao Kong and the muscular man had appeared so formidable, and he asked, ¡°What are the signs of reaching the peak of the Acquired Realm?¡±


    Wang Yong suddenly asked, ¡°Have you ever been to an amusement park?¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback and quickly responded, ¡°I¡¯ve been there before.¡±


    Wang Yong followed up, ¡°Then have you experienced an amusement ride in the park, something called a ¡®drop tower¡¯?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°I have.¡±


    Wang Yong inquired, ¡°How did it feel?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°It was very thrilling.¡±


    Wang Yong pressed, ¡°While the drop tower is in free fall, can you control your body?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head, saying, ¡°At that time, it¡¯s a state of weightlessness, and the body undergoes extreme stress; it¡¯s completely uncontrollable.¡±


    Wang Yong said, ¡°When you can perfectly master your body during the fall on the drop tower, effortlessly performing any motion you wish, it means your body has reached the pinnacle of training and can no longer be improved through exercise. At that time, you are at the Acquired Peak.¡±


    Having said that, Wang Yong stretched out his hand, rolled up his sleeve, and revealed his arm, saying, ¡°Watch closely.¡±


    Yan Fei watched intently as Wang Yong dipped his arm into a nearby vat of ink. When he pulled his arm out, it was completely covered in ink, his skin looking dark and ink-stained.


    Wang Yong asked, ¡°If you encountered this situation, how would you remove the ink?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°I would choose to wash it off with water, or wipe it off with something.¡±


    Wang Yong questioned, ¡°Can you ensure it¡¯s completely removed?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head, indicating he couldn¡¯t. When he had previously gotten ink on his hands, he had to wash several times before the ink would fade gradually. So even if he washed with water, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that the ink on his hands would be thoroughly cleaned off.


    Then Wang Yong fell silent. As he extended his arm forward, the muscles on his arm suddenly bulged outward, then retracted, creating a large gap, only to bulge and retract again. Eventually, all the muscles along his arm started to bulge and retract.


    The frequency of this muscular action accelerated, and soon, Yan Fei could no longer discern the trembling rate; all he knew was that it was very fast. With the muscle vibrations, he saw the ink on Wang Yong¡¯s arm being expelled by the muscle contractions. One minute later, all of the ink on Wang Yong¡¯s arm had been expelled, returning it to its original color with not a single trace of ink remaining.


    Wang Yong stopped the muscle vibrations, retracted his arm, and said, ¡°To remove the ink, I only use my body. I don¡¯t even need to bathe to ensure my body stays clean.¡±


    Yan Fei was astounded. He had never known that humans could exert such control over their bodies. Compared to Wang Yong, his past so-called body training seemed as laughable and trivial as child¡¯s play.

 Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: Chapter 22: God-Level Expert

    Chapter 28: Chapter 22: God-Level Expert


    Wang Yong said, ¡°What I just demonstrated is the perfect control over one¡¯s own body. Under my control, whichever muscle I want to move will move. The palm thunder that I just used exploits muscle tissue to create an absolutely airtight environment, and then the palms close together at an extremely fast speed, generating a huge sound to launch a sonic attack on the enemy.¡±


    It was only then that Yan Fei understood the principle behind Wang Yong¡¯s palm thunder attack.


    Wang Yong continued, ¡°When I used the palm thunder to attack that South Korean old man, if he had also been able to perfectly control his own body, then he could have controlled his ear muscles to droop and block his ears the moment I attacked. That way he would have been uninjured. So even though that old man seemed very strong, able to control his muscles to swell and deform in an instant, he actually has not even reached the Acquired Peak yet.¡±


    Yan Fei suddenly felt enlightened, having never imagined that the human body could be utilized in such a way, nor that perfect control over it could result in such formidable combat power.


    Wang Yong went on to say, ¡°In the Acquired Realm, strength can vary greatly depending on the physical condition of each person. The strongest at the Acquired Peak and the weakest at the Acquired Peak can have a strength difference of at least twenty to thirty times. So you should not judge a person¡¯s strength by the level of their realm, otherwise, you¡¯ll suffer a great loss.¡±


    Realizing that these words were Wang Yong¡¯s instruction to him, Yan Fei nodded, indicating that he understood.


    Wang Yong said, ¡°After the Acquired Realm, comes the Innate Realm. The Innate Realm may sound mysterious, but it¡¯s actually very simple. It¡¯s about being able to call upon the entire body¡¯s strength and focus it at one point to exert massive destructive power.¡±


    Seeing that Yan Fei looked puzzled, Wang Yong pointed to the force tester next to him and said, ¡°Hit it with all your strength.¡±


    Yan Fei stepped forward, took a stance, his arm contracted, and then he threw a heavy punch at the force tester. There was a loud ¡°bang,¡± and the force displayed on the tester was 1560 kilograms. Yan Fei¡¯s body, enhanced fourfold, now possessed tremendous strength, even surpassing that of a super heavyweight boxing champion.


    Wang Yong glanced at the number displayed on the force tester but showed no surprise. He asked, ¡°Why did you assume a stance and even contract your arm when you tested just now?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Assuming a stance is for coordinating the full strength of the body, and contracting the arm is for accumulating power.¡±


    Wang Yong stepped forward, his fingertips lightly touching the force tester, and asked, ¡°How much strength do you think I can generate if I attack like this?¡±


    After thinking for a moment, Yan Fei answered, ¡°Probably not much, maybe not even one-tenth of your strength.¡±


    Wang Yong smiled and said, ¡°Then watch closely.¡±


    Yan Fei focused his attention and saw Wang Yong¡¯s fingertips lightly touch the force tester. Then there was a loud ¡°bang,¡± and the force tester was actually broken in two. The upper half flew off and hit the wall, shattering to pieces.


    Yan Fei was greatly shocked. Wang Yong hadn¡¯t assumed any stance or accumulated any power, yet with just a light touch, it produced such immense force. How could this be?


    Wang Yong retracted his finger and said, ¡°Do you think that my strength is so great that even one-tenth of it could produce such an effect?¡±


    Yan Fei nodded repeatedly. Aside from this reason, he couldn¡¯t explain what had just happened.


    Wang Yong said, ¡°What if I told you that the strike just now was with my full strength, would you believe it?¡±


    Yan Fei said with confusion, ¡°You only lightly touched it, how could that possibly be a full-force strike?¡±


    Wang Yong explained, ¡°This is the marvel of the Innate Realm. Once we have perfect control over our bodies, we start to connect internal strength into one stream, able to deliver a full-force strike under any circumstances. That is the Innate Realm. While you can also mobilize the strength of other parts of your body when you attack, you need to assume a proper stance to do so, and the strength you can summon is not much. To give you an example, in your last strike, you did not utilize the strength of your tongue and ears, but in my strike, I used all the strength I could, including that of my tongue and ears. So when you encounter a real Innate Expert in the future, you must be very careful. With just a light touch, they might possess the force of a thousand pounds.¡±


    Only then did Yan Fei understand the distinction between the Innate and Acquired Realms. It¡¯s about whether or not one can twist the body¡¯s strength into a single force. If he truly encountered an Innate Expert, he would have to be especially careful, as a careless move could lead to a significant setback.


    Wang Yong said, ¡°The moment you start integrating the body¡¯s strength, you¡¯ve entered the Innate Realm. And as you progress with integrating that strength, you reach different levels of the Innate Realm. Once you can focus the entire body¡¯s strength at one point, you have reached the peak of the Innate Realm.¡±


    Yan Fei suddenly understood. When Wang Yong said that a light touch represented all his strength, it meant that Wang Yong had at least reached the peak of the Innate Realm. He then asked, ¡°What comes after the Innate Realm?¡±


    Wang Yong answered, ¡°After the Innate Realm, comes the Divine Realm.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°The Divine Realm! Just the name of this realm sounds incredibly awesome. Does it have any special features?¡±


    Wang Yong sighed, ¡°I¡¯ve only heard about the Divine Realm from my master, I¡¯ve never experienced it myself. Although I¡¯ve reached the Innate Peak for quite some time, I am not in the Divine Realm, so I¡¯m not clear on what abilities it entails.¡±


    Yan Fei thought Wang Yong was so formidable that he would have already been in the Divine Realm; he hadn¡¯t expected that Wang Yong had yet to reach that stage. Just how powerful could the Divine Realm be?


    Wang Yong said, ¡°Since ancient times, it has been said that those in the Divine Realm are unfathomable, even to gods and ghosts. Their use of the body is incredible. They are rumored to be able to harness the Mysterious Energy between Heaven and Earth, making every move powerful with an array of amazing abilities. That¡¯s why some people refer to them as God-Level Experts.¡±


    Yan Fei, imagining the formidable power of God-Level Experts, felt a longing and only after a while did he ask, ¡°Are there many God-Level Experts in this world?¡±


    Wang Yong shook his head, ¡°The emergence of each God-Level Expert is through countless hardships and trials; they are extremely rare. In my lifetime, I have not even met one, so I can¡¯t draw on their experiences to break through to the Divine Realm. I¡¯m not even sure if God-Level Experts exist in this world.¡±


    Yan Fei asked doubtfully, ¡°Is it really so difficult for God-Level Experts to appear?¡±


    Wang Yong sighed, ¡°It¡¯s truly difficult for God-Level Experts to emerge. Even throughout the entire history of humanity, they have been scarce. To my knowledge, only a few like Buddhism¡¯s Sakyamuni and Taoism¡¯s Zhang Sanfeng are truly God-Level Experts.¡±


    Yan Fei was astounded, having not anticipated that God-Level Experts were so rare, with so few appearing throughout human history.


    After Wang Yong finished explaining the Divine Realm to Yan Fei, he quickly thought of his own inability to find the opportunity for a breakthrough, and his mood became somewhat downcast. He waved his hand, ¡°You go back first, I want some time alone.¡±


    Seeing Wang Yong in low spirits, Yan Fei immediately took his leave. As he was about to step out of the training room, Wang Yong added, ¡°Kung Fu itself has no distinction of high or low; what suits you is the best. The Kung Fu routines I¡¯ve taught you are only the basics, enough for a starting point. Only by exploring and finding the Kung Fu that suits you can you possibly break through to the Divine Realm. This is also why I only teach you routines.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded, acknowledging the lesson he had learned. With all that had happened today, he needed to go back and sort things out.


    Unexpectedly, when Yan Fei arrived at the training center the next day, Wang Yong had disappeared without a trace, and even the person in charge of the fitness center had no idea where he had gone. This left Yan Fei with immense regret. He had just stepped into the halls of Kung Fu and was looking for a guide when Wang Yong vanished.


    Yan Fei¡¯s fellow students, who were excited about learning Wang Yong¡¯s Kung Fu, also found themselves disappointed by his disappearance. Those who had witnessed the wonders of Kung Fu and wanted to switch from Taekwondo and karate were equally disappointed.


    The fitness center had no choice but to refund the tuition fees paid by everyone and dissolve the Kung Fu training program.


    Left without options, Yan Fei could only return home to practice on his own. With Wang Yong¡¯s reminder, he practiced the taught routines even more diligently, hoping to find the Kung Fu that was right for him.


    For the next ten days or so, all was calm, and nothing unexpected occurred.


    Yan Fei continued practicing the Kung Fu routines. Meeting Wang Yong made him realize that aside from mortals, the world was full of extraordinary individuals. With his strength not even reaching the Acquired Peak, he could easily be instantly killed if he encountered a real Expert. Moreover, after consecutively killing two Experts from the Mysterious Organization and disrupting the promotion of Taekwondo, he knew he had become involved in the disputes of the Jianghu, whether he liked it or not. The stronger he became, the more hope he had for survival in the future.


    Likewise, Yan Fei didn¡¯t send the Drone out again. Since the Drone had appeared near Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa twice in a row, it had certainly attracted the attention of those with intentions. If exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable. Hence, the plan to upgrade the Drone was also put on hold by Yan Fei. His Drone¡¯s current Merit points were a mere 2, a long way off from the 1000 needed for an upgrade.


    Although Yan Fei was still living in the old house, he would be moving away in no more than a month when the area would be demolished. During this period, he saw the various dramas played out by his neighbors over relocation compensation; they would stop at nothing to get more money, staging one human comedy and tragedy after another.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t mock them, but he felt sad. It was only because he was fortunate to have an inheritance from his parents that he had solved his financial problems early. Otherwise, he might not have been much better off than them.


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    It was only yesterday that I learned about the concept of book lists on Starting Point. I studied advertising methods on the internet and chose to place ads on Wolf¡¯s book list first. Never did I expect to see Wolf himself come to appreciate my book this evening, making me feel incredibly honored. The only thing I can do is to create better works to thank everyone.


    The past few chapters were mainly meant to introduce the background and showcase the worldview, and I didn¡¯t expect some people to dislike it. However, from today onwards, the plot returns to the science fiction track, with the Drone making its dazzling entry and starting its ferocious upgrade, and the protagonist is about to begin his wondrous journey!

 Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: Chapter 23: Found the Lair

    Chapter 29: Chapter 23: Found the Lair


    Yan Fei had gained ownership of that house in the city area, but he did not plan to move there just yet. Not because the room was a small apartment with limited space, but because it had only recently been renovated and would need some time before it could be inhabited.


    In addition, this place was the only inheritance left to him by his parents, where he had spent the first half of his life, holding significant sentimental value. Therefore, he planned to stay in the old house a while longer until the building was demolished.


    That afternoon, when Yan Fei went out to take out the trash, he suddenly noticed several suspicious individuals under a distant tree. These people were hiding in a car, observing Yan Fei¡¯s movements from afar with a telescope, acting sneaky and did not leave even when night fell.


    Thinking they were sufficiently hidden, they didn¡¯t realize that Yan Fei¡¯s eyesight had been greatly enhanced after being transformed by a mysterious power, and he had seen their actions clearly all along.


    Curious, Yan Fei took advantage of the cover of night to send out a drone to get closer and eavesdrop. From the idle chatter of these men, he discovered that they were all underlings of the Marquis, and their purpose was to surveil him.


    It turned out that ever since Yan Fei had twice investigated Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa, and in the second instance set it on fire and killed the frenzied strongman, Zhang Baocheng had been thrown into a state of extreme panic.


    Because Zhang Baocheng did not understand the intent of the enemy who had infiltrated the villa to set the fire and commit murder, whether it was simply for arson or to kill him, or if their target was the strongman. If the enemy¡¯s purpose was to kill him, then his situation was extremely dangerous. Dodging an encounter once while picking someone up had been lucky, but could he continue to be so fortunate? Therefore, after his villa was burned down by Yan Fei, Zhang Baocheng had hidden in the Marquis¡¯ Lair to avoid any potential assassinations.


    But Zhang Baocheng¡¯s worries didn¡¯t end there. The organization behind Xiao Kong and his brother was formidable, yet both men had met with trouble at Zhang Baocheng¡¯s place, leaving him with an inescapable responsibility as the local landlord.


    Previously, Xiao Kong¡¯s body had not been found, but the various traces left at the scene hinted at a grim fate. The body of the later strongman, though burned beyond recognition, was identified after testing.


    Upon discovering the strongman¡¯s body, Zhang Baocheng did not dare to delay, quickly reporting the incidents to the organization. The organization was furious, yet it seemed that they were caught up in some internal issues and couldn¡¯t spare personnel to investigate. They severely reprimanded Zhang Baocheng, demanding he find the murderer quickly and retrieve the important items Xiao Kong had been carrying.


    Only then could Zhang Baocheng atone for his fault. Otherwise, his end would be very grim. To find the culprit and lighten the organization¡¯s punishment, Zhang Baocheng had no choice but to draw manpower from the Marquis and start a widespread investigation.


    Knowing the strength of Xiao Kong and the strongman, Zhang Baocheng was aware that anyone capable of kidnapping or killing them had to be very powerful. So, he focused his investigation on experts in martial arts but had yet to find any useful intelligence.


    However, two days prior, during an internet broadcast of a Taekwondo challenge against Chinese Kung Fu, Wang Yong made a startling appearance, executing an instant kill on a Taekwondo master, which suddenly turned Zhang Baocheng¡¯s suspicions towards him. Unfortunately, the next day Wang Yong disappeared without a trace, and no one knew where he had gone.


    Since Wang Yong could not be found, Zhang Baocheng was desperately going around in circles and therefore shifted his focus to Wang Yong¡¯s student, Yan Fei, in the hopes of using Yan Fei to find Wang Yong. That day, Yan Fei also performed stunningly against the Taekwondo challenge but his opponent¡¯s strength was limited, and Yan Fei did not display overtly powerful abilities during the fight, still appearing within the bounds of a normal person¡¯s level. Thus, Zhang Baocheng did not suspect that Yan Fei could have killed a super expert like the strongman.


    In fact, Yan Fei had previously been on Zhang Baocheng¡¯s list of suspects, not just because Zhang Baocheng had made a move against Yan Fei before, so he considered Yan Fei a potential enemy who might seek trouble with him. But also because at the scene of Xiao Kong¡¯s disappearance, the bloodstained clothing fragments left behind were related to a garment Yan Fei had worn before, and even Yan Fei¡¯s minivan had been spotted nearby.


    Therefore, Zhang Baocheng had thoroughly investigated Yan Fei, but to his surprise, Yan Fei had realized the issue with the clothing fragments and intentionally wore the same style of garment in public after destroying the evidence. This allowed Zhang Baocheng¡¯s men to take clear photos of him. When they found Yan Fei wearing the same clothes, Zhang Baocheng started to hesitate.


    What Zhang Baocheng did not know was that Yan Fei had two such garments; the first, after being turned into rags during a life-and-death struggle, had been disposed of, and what Yan Fei was now wearing was the second one.


    Although Zhang Baocheng was somewhat hesitant, he had not ruled out Yan Fei as a suspect. He began to investigate Yan Fei¡¯s whereabouts on the evening of the villa fire and was surprised to discover that, elated from receiving the demolition compensation, Yan Fei had exceptionally visited a bathhouse for a bath and even got a girl to wash his feet, not leaving the premises throughout the night. The next day, he left in good spirits and there were no unusual signs on his body.


    The reason they could so minutarily detail Yan Fei¡¯s movements was that the bathhouse was owned by the Marquis. They could access the surveillance video and interrogate the foot massage therapist who had served Yan Fei, hence they were well-informed of his comings and goings.


    But what they didn¡¯t know was that Yan Fei had intentionally visited the Marquis¡¯ bathhouse after searching the internet about the Marquis¡¯ places, knowing it belonged to the Marquis. His aim was to deliver the evidence to their doorstep and clear himself of suspicion.


    Zhang Baocheng was unaware of why someone had set fire to his villa, hence he overlooked that the flames had in fact destroyed the evidence collected in the basement. It was due to the lack of this critical information that Zhang Baocheng missed the only chance to catch the true criminal, and he erroneously crossed Yan Fei off the suspect list.


    At that time, the altercation between Wang Yong and the Taekwondo master happened, and Zhang Baocheng immediately turned his attention to Wang Yong, deeming him the primary suspect. However, Wang Yong suddenly disappeared the next day, and no one could find him. After running around in circles, Zhang Baocheng once again shifted his focus back to Yan Fei, not as a suspect this time, but to use him to locate Wang Yong.


    The sneaky individuals watching Yan Fei were Marquis¡¯s men. Their goal was to surveil Yan Fei and then trace back to the suddenly vanished Wang Yong through him.


    Yan Fei wasn¡¯t entirely clear about the predicament Zhang Baocheng faced since the relationship between Zhang Baocheng and that Mysterious Organization was highly confidential, not something just anyone could know. However, Yan Fei was able to deduce some conclusions, and quite accurate ones at that, from the conversations of the lackeys surveilling him.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t know what Zhang Baocheng was planning to do to him next, nor did he want to know because he was extremely angry at the moment. Zhang Baocheng had confronted him over and over again, and Yan Fei had run out of patience. He was ready to strike like thunder and thoroughly resolve Zhang Baocheng, eliminating the greatest hidden danger. Defense alone would never solve the problem.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t disturb the few individuals tracking him, allowing them to continue their surveillance. Past ten in the evening, those people finally couldn¡¯t hold up anymore and drove off, leaving only two lackeys to continue the monitoring. Seizing the moment, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar quickly took off and discreetly followed them, heading out of the city.


    With the terrifying experiences of fighting for his life on two previous occasions, Yan Fei dared not casually enter the territory of others before his Strength was fully developed. Since he couldn¡¯t be sure whether there were any super experts within others¡¯ territories who could threaten his life, Yan Fei only deployed the Drone to follow from a distance.


    While tracking, Yan Fei tried to keep the Drone as close to the walls of the buildings as possible, not daring to fly at altitude, to reduce the chances of being captured by Surveillance Cameras.


    The Drone flew swiftly and unnoticed, following the vehicle all the way to an abandoned Warehouse in the Suburb. What relieved Yan Fei was that the distance to the dilapidated warehouse did not exceed his control range of 10 kilometers, and he could continue to operate the Drone from home.


    As the Drone soared in the sky, its HD Camera rotated 360 degrees, allowing Yan Fei a vast angle of observation over the state of the old Warehouse.


    In the middle of the Warehouse lay a large parking lot filled with dozens of vehicles of different types surrounded by over one hundred tattooed gang members, idly smoking and chatting. Outside, more vehicles kept arriving, with more gang members disembarking and engaging in casual conversations.


    A realization dawned on Yan Fei, who suspected he might have inadvertently stumbled upon their Lair. After observing the surroundings for a moment, the Drone made a rapid move, darting into the shadows under the eaves of the Warehouse like lightning. The whole process was silent and quick, completely unnoticed.


    Hidden in the shadow under the eaves, the Drone observed the interior of the Warehouse.


    Inside, the number of gang members had surpassed two hundred. They appeared to be stationed chaotically, yet they only encircled the perimeter and no one approached the room in the center. Although the gang members seemed to be casually chatting, they unintentionally guarded the central structure with their backs, indicating its importance to them.


    Among the gang members, Yan Fei noticed Second Xie¡ªthe burly man who often stayed close to Zhang Baocheng, jesting and laughing with some junior gang members adjacent to him.


    The Drone concealed beneath the eaves, some fifty to sixty meters from the central room. Under normal circumstances, Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t have been able to see what was happening inside that room. However, Yan Fei wasn¡¯t worried. With a thought, the Drone began to move up, down, left, and right, constantly adjusting the camera¡¯s angle and focus. Then, peering through a small hole in the room, he glimpsed the activities occurring within.


    In front of the Drone¡¯s powerful optical technology and sound gathering capabilities of the HD Camera, the walls of the room were practically non-existent, and everything inside was laid bare before Yan Fei.


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    Thanks to book friend Huo Mei¡¯s insane tipping!


    The book received a mosquito leg recommendation this afternoon, the first tentative recommendation for the book, with a less than ideal placement, but better than none. If you enjoy this book, no matter which website you read it on, make sure to come to the Starting Point Chinese Website PC version to add it to your favorites and recommend it. With your strong support, this book can go further, thank you!

 Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: Chapter 24 - Submitting the Letter of Intent

    Chapter 30: Chapter 24 ¨C Submitting the Letter of Intent


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    The room was quite spacious, with only a table in the middle, beside which sat two people. One was indeed Zhang Baocheng, and the other was a burly old man with a scar on his face. Zhang Baocheng wore a respectful expression when facing the imposing elder.


    The two were in conversation when Yan Fei had an idea, controlling the Drone to activate its storage card and begin recording their conversation in real-time.


    Inside the room, Zhang Baocheng said to the scar-faced elder, ¡°Marquis, the situation is as it stands, it¡¯s time for you to make a decision.¡±


    It was then that Yan Fei realized the scar-faced elder was the Marquis who had been causing him trouble. Although there was a scar across the Marquis¡¯s face, his guarded glances added an oppressive feeling, resembling the majesty of Marquises portrayed in film and television.


    The Marquis tapped his fingers on the tabletop without speaking. As Zhang Baocheng grew anxious and was about to talk, the Marquis finally spoke, ¡°Baocheng, I¡¯ve always had a question. Back when we were so carefree and powerful in Shanghai, why did you suddenly drop out and join that organization?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng replied with a wry smile, ¡°Marquis, I¡¯m not afraid to be the butt of your jokes. I was abroad dealing with some private matters, and I fell for a honey trap set by the other party. Under their seduction, I did some bad things that couldn¡¯t be exposed. Then they held that over me and, under their coercion, I had no choice but to join them and work for them.¡±


    The Marquis asked, ¡°Is it under their orders that you¡¯re here to persuade me?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng responded, ¡°Indeed, I am here on their orders to recruit you, hoping you will join the organization as well.¡±


    The Marquis remarked, ¡°An old man like me doesn¡¯t have much time left to live, I shouldn¡¯t be of much value to them. It¡¯s somewhat strange that they would still try to recruit me.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng explained, ¡°Marquis, they have a few plans targeting the domestic front that they need to advance soon, but they¡¯ve found that their manpower within China is insufficient. They need to increase their numbers. Since there¡¯s urgency and no time to train new agents, they can only recruit domestically. They¡¯ve been monitoring you through me all these years. They¡¯re quite aware of your strength, which is why they¡¯ve decided to recruit you.¡±


    The Marquis weighed the matter for quite a while before asking, ¡°If I join them, what are their demands?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°Joining them doesn¡¯t mean you just work for them for nothing; there are many benefits. Firstly, they can guarantee your safety. If you truly can¡¯t stay in China anymore, they will help you flee to the United States, find you a place, and ensure you live a comfortable second half of your life. As for your son, Liang, they can also secure a US green card for him and arrange for his settlement in the United States.¡±


    After tapping the table a few more times, the Marquis inquired, ¡°What else?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng continued, ¡°Secondly, once you join them, you will receive a substantial amount of operational funds, which will completely alleviate the financial difficulties currently faced by the gang. Finally, if you¡¯re willing, they might even send an expert to assist you, helping you to unify Shanghai¡¯s underworld and become the true overlord of this underground world.¡±


    The Marquis chuckled, ¡°The benefits sound decent, but these advantages can¡¯t be that easy to obtain. What do they need me to do?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°If you join the organization, you naturally become one of its members, and the most important thing is to comply with the organization¡¯s arrangements. Besides mobilizing a large number of gang members for the immediate tasks of the organization, they won¡¯t make you do overly dangerous things most of the time. But even this task poses no real danger.¡±


    The Marquis inquired, ¡°What specific tasks will I have to perform later on?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng explained, ¡°Normally, I wouldn¡¯t be able to discuss such matters in advance, but I can make an exception and give you a hint. Once you join the organization, they will have you establish several civilian organizations, like the Dog Lovers Association, for example. Then you must use this association to gather so-called dog lovers and actively participate in highly publicized public activities related to dog abuse or consumption of dogs.¡±


    A puzzled expression crossed the Marquis¡¯s face as he said, ¡°My job can¡¯t be as simple as that, can it?¡±


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    Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°This Dog Lovers Association is just a facade. The organization requires you to use the Association as a platform and exploit those dog slaves¡¯ love for dogs, to rally a large number of dog lovers. Then, by using hot-button issues related to dogs, continuously stir their emotions, provoke incidents, and thereby disrupt the normal operating order of government agencies.¡±


    The Marquis responded, ¡°Such a job is indeed interesting. What else is there?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng continued, ¡°You need to take control of the Dog Lovers Association, and then through meticulous planning, use dog abuse incidents to create some not-too-extreme bloody scenes in schools or other public places. For instance, on the highway, intercept dog transport vehicles, doxx, threaten, and beat those who mistreat dogs, slowly creating chaos and gradually challenging the state¡¯s bottom line. Through such actions, turn these dog slaves into a tightly organized group.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng glanced at the Marquis¡¯s expression and, seeing nothing abnormal, continued, ¡°Your Dog Lovers Organization needs to have its own slogan. There should be branches in various locations, cultural symbols, your own secret signals and ways of meeting, a common belief and taboos, and a strong sense of cohesion, identification, belonging, and collective honor.¡±


    Stroking his chin, the Marquis said, ¡°In that case, wouldn¡¯t this Dog Lovers Organization essentially become the embryo of a political organization?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°You could say that. After setting up this grassroots organization, when the organization needs it, you¡¯ll create some dog abuse incidents on your own, ignite those dog slaves¡¯ emotions, incite them to rampage, with the goal of causing internal chaos in China.¡±


    The Marquis touched the scar on his face and said, ¡°The organization behind you is indeed impressive, actually finding a breakthrough with such a trivial Dog Lovers Association. In the early stages, the state won¡¯t pay any attention to such associations, but once they are well-organized and have an action program, it will be too late to rein them in.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng chuckled dryly and said, ¡°What I do is almost the same. My main task is to buy off some well-known experts on the internet, verified accounts, and some high-traffic anchors on live streaming platforms, influencing everyone¡¯s correct understanding by subtly spreading information like regional discrimination and health rumors. When the organization really needs them, they will jump out and use some hot issues to attack the state, thereby achieving the goal of undermining Chinese unity and stability and causing a rift within the population. Take, for example, the recent trade war between the United States and China, when everyone internally was united against the threat from the US. That¡¯s when I¡¯ll organize those verified accounts and experts to jump out and say the US is powerful, that we will definitely lose the trade war to them, that we need to be rational, and reflect on why the US is starting a trade war with us, whether we¡¯ve failed to honor trade agreements, etc. Discordant noises in a united voice will disrupt the atmosphere of solidarity, eventually leading to a pessimistic view of China¡¯s future amongst the masses, thus achieving the organization¡¯s strategic purpose.¡±


    A realization dawned on the Marquis. ¡°I thought it was strange that when the trade war first started, China was very united domestically. But then those noisy voices appeared, seriously affecting everyone¡¯s enthusiasm and breaking the united front. So it was your doing.¡±


    A rare look of shame crossed Zhang Baocheng¡¯s face as he said, ¡°China is so vast; if I hadn¡¯t done these things, naturally someone else would. That Chinese people can never unite is not my fault. I just gave them a little push from behind. They can only learn their lesson after suffering a loss, and then they¡¯ll understand my good intentions.¡±


    The Marquis, no longer focusing on the actions of Zhang Baocheng, asked, ¡°You just mentioned that they¡¯re about to launch several plans domestically, hence the shortage of manpower, which is why they thought of me. Do you know what the plans are?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng shook his head, ¡°I don¡¯t know. For actions like this, the executor won¡¯t know the exact plan until the last moment.¡±


    Seeing the Marquis hesitate, Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°Marquis, you¡¯ve also received news. The state is cracking down on crime, so to make an example out of you, Shanghai is about to unleash a devastating blow. Although your previous actions haven¡¯t left solid evidence for the state to seize, with so many subordinates, there¡¯s no guarantee someone won¡¯t betray you. Once your criminal evidence is in someone¡¯s hands, your life is over.¡±


    An angry look appeared on the Marquis¡¯s face; clearly, he also had his sources, knowing that he would not escape the state¡¯s crackdown and that there were undercover elements among his men. He asked, ¡°Facing the state¡¯s crackdown, does your organization have a way to cope?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng smiled, ¡°You haven¡¯t joined the organization, so you don¡¯t know how powerful it is. Once you join, if you are arrested, there will be human rights fighters at the United Nations level speaking out for you. They will distort right and wrong, present you as a pro-Western democrat, pressure the state by accusing them of serious human rights violations, blow the issue up at the United Nations, bring it to the world¡¯s attention, and then compel the state to release you. In this way, the human rights fighters can rescue you. As soon as you¡¯re out, you¡¯ll be labeled a human rights fighter. From then on, you don¡¯t have to worry about your past anymore; you are completely safe.¡±


    The Marquis, considering his own deeds, suddenly let out a long sigh, ¡°Well, if the state wants to take action against me, leaving no way out, then I cannot just wait to be caught. As long as your organization delivers on its promises, can ensure my safety, and get Liang to the United States, I agree to join.¡±


    Seeing the Marquis agree to join, Zhang Baocheng immediately rejoiced, ¡°Please rest assured, Marquis. The organization behind me is powerful. They have never gone back on their word. Once you join, you will see their strength.¡±


    Now that the Marquis had decided to join the Mysterious Organization, his thoughts took a more radical turn. ¡°Baocheng, now that I¡¯m joining the organization, naturally, I can¡¯t come empty-handed. Is there any way for me to make a significant gesture, to show them my worth?¡±

 Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: Chapter 25 Full Firepower

    Chapter 31: Chapter 25 Full Firepower


    Seeing that the Marquis mainly demanded a pledge of loyalty, Zhang Baocheng was overjoyed and said, ¡°Marquis, Xiao Kong from my side is the liaison sent by the organization. As you know, he has already gone missing. Along with him, an extremely important object on his person also disappeared. Later, his compatriot brother Xiao Long came looking for him, only to be burned to death by someone. Right, that Xiao Long is also one of the organization¡¯s people.¡±


    The Marquis nodded and said, ¡°I am aware of this. It¡¯s just that you hadn¡¯t told me the details before, and I thought it was just an ordinary person¡¯s disappearance and murder! So, they were all people from the organization.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng gave a bitter smile and said, ¡°With Xiao Kong missing and the important object lost, Xiao Long being burned to death, these two had enough weight within the organization. These incidents happening under my watch, I can¡¯t shirk the blame. The key issue is that I still can¡¯t find out who the enemy is. Although I have joined the organization, I am merely a minor character. Because of this incident, there are already people in the organization who are dissatisfied with me. The pressure I am facing now is immense, and a single misstep could cost me my life. If you could help me, we might be able to achieve a great merit for the organization and make them look up to us.¡±


    The Marquis said, ¡°Baocheng, just tell me what I should do.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng replied, ¡°Marquis, regarding this matter, I actually already have some suspects in mind, and I have had your men keep them under surveillance. If you can help me capture those suspects, we might find a clue that leads us to the murderer. This way we could find the killer, and if we could recover either Xiao Kong or the lost important object, wouldn¡¯t that be a tremendous achievement?¡±


    With a frown, the Marquis said, ¡°You mentioned that Xiao Long was a super expert from within the organization, and even he was burned alive. If among those suspects there truly is the murderer, wouldn¡¯t my subordinates, who are just ordinary people, be wiped out?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng responded, ¡°Marquis, it¡¯s actually not that dangerous. I already have some leads on who the murderer might be.¡±


    The Marquis asked, ¡°Who is the murderer?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng replied, ¡°I suspect that the real murderer is the missing Xiao Kong, who betrayed us for reasons unknown, and took that very important object with him. And later, Xiao Long, who sought after him, was also killed by him.¡±


    The Marquis said, ¡°So you¡¯re suggesting that the crime wasn¡¯t committed by the suspects you have in mind?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°This is merely my own speculation; it might not necessarily be true. Although I believe that Xiao Kong and Xiao Long fought each other to death, there are still other possibilities.¡±


    Hesitating for a moment, the Marquis asked, ¡°Are you referring to those above us?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng pointed upwards with his finger and said, ¡°Exactly, the organization¡¯s people came to China¡ªhow could the domestic forces possibly be unaware? Maybe those above noticed something and took action. They might have captured Xiao Kong and killed Xiao Long, and it¡¯s very possible that the object from Xiao Kong has ended up in their hands.¡±


    The Marquis inquired, ¡°Have you seen anyone from the upper echelons appear in Shanghai?¡±


    Zhang Baocheng stated, ¡°I suspect that the person sent by the upper ranks is that Wang Yong who made headlines for the instant kill of a South Korean. His strength is immense, he has the capability to kill both Xiao Kong and Xiao Long. But he has suddenly disappeared, and I can¡¯t find him either. Therefore, I can¡¯t confirm whether it was really him.¡±


    The Marquis concluded, ¡°Since the person can¡¯t be found, that¡¯s going to be troublesome!¡±


    Zhang Baocheng said, ¡°If the higher-ups took action, then we¡¯re completely out of options. If Xiao Kong betrayed us and killed Xiao Long, we¡¯re also out of options. But in fact, there¡¯s another possibility¡ªthat the misfortunes of Xiao Kong and Xiao Long are related to those suspects I have in mind. That would be our opportunity.¡±


    The Marquis said, ¡°What you mean is¡­¡±


    Zhang Baocheng stated, ¡°Capture all those people we¡¯re suspicious of, subject them to severe interrogation, and we might get some clues out of them. If someone resists during the process and displays certain strength, then that person becomes our prime suspect. With that, we can report to the organization, and let them handle everything afterward while we claim our meritorious service.¡±


    The Marquis thought for a moment and said, ¡°When you asked to borrow my men before, you mentioned that many of your enemies were suspects you were looking into, with the number exceeding thirty, including some with prestige and social status. If I move against them, it will inevitably draw attention from above, and the situation may become difficult to control.¡±


    Zhang Baocheng replied, ¡°Marquis, the nation is cracking down on crime vigorously, and has already issued notices urging underworld members to surrender within a set timeframe. You are on the nation¡¯s blacklist and cannot escape your fate. Aren¡¯t you going to seek a powerful backer now instead of waiting to be caught and facing the death penalty? By joining our organization, with such backing, once this storm passes, the organization will have plenty of business for you. You¡¯ll be able to launder your money and enjoy a truly carefree life, wouldn¡¯t that be wonderful? Even if you choose to continue mingling in the underworld, the organization will send someone to help you become the king of the underworld. As long as you¡¯re loyal to the organization, it certainly won¡¯t shortchange you.¡±


    Enraged, the Marquis slammed the table and stood up, saying, ¡°Damn it, I¡¯m all in. If the nation wants me dead, then it¡¯s a fight they¡¯ll get. Becoming a traitor is not such a difficult task! I¡¯ll immediately order my men to kidnap all those suspects in the hopes of finding valuable information.¡±


    Yan Fei, controlling the drone from afar, never expected to overhear this shocking secret. He had known that a mysterious organization stood behind Zhang Baocheng, but he didn¡¯t realize that this organization was plotting within the country, aiming to disrupt China¡¯s stable situation¡ªit was clearly an opposing force. Their method of creating chaos was bizarre yet rational, and without careful attention, their schemes could succeed, showing that they had seriously studied China¡¯s national conditions to devise such insidious plans.


    It was precisely because he understood the organization¡¯s goals that Yan Fei regarded anyone who joined the organization and helped it achieve its objectives as a traitor. Not only had Zhang Baocheng become a traitor, but he had also managed to recruit the Marquis to the cause as well. Now, these two traitors, in collusion, planned to abduct a large number of suspects as a gift to the organization.


    Previously, the Marquis had not felt a sense of urgency, so he acted with certain reservations and kept some backup plans. Now, facing a dead end, he became recklessly daring, of a mind to confront the state authorities outright.


    Yan Fei, now 23, still harbored some youthful indignation in his heart, despising those who would betray their country the most. He had clashed with Zhang Baocheng before and had been the target of Zhang¡¯s numerous attacks, which had at times driven him to want to kill Zhang, but as time passed, Yan Fei¡¯s intent to kill had faded. Yet, at this moment, having witnessed the two traitors¡¯ negotiations, he felt the urge to kill them both.


    Since the Marquis had resolved to become a traitor without hesitation, he had made up his mind to send a large force to capture people. Yan Fei didn¡¯t need to guess to know that his name would be on that list of targets as well, which he inferred from the surveillance near his home. Therefore, with no way out, he resolved to strike first.


    Yan Fei was a decisive person; once he made up his mind, all previous hesitations vanished instantly. He intended to eliminate the two traitors, even at the cost of exposing his drone; he could always hide in a forest later, using large animals to upgrade his drone, until he became invincible and could seek revenge.


    No sooner thought than done, under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the Drone Avatar suddenly dashed out from the shadow of the eaves, the steel ball gun barrel began to spin, aiming at the gangsters lounging and chatting below, it started firing steel ball bullets.


    Countless steel ball bullets shot out, striking at the gangsters. They were gathered and chatting, somewhat vigilant, but with a large group, they never anticipated an enemy incursion, so their guard was low. When the drone unleashed a full attack, the unprepared gangsters were toppled to the ground, with screams filling the air.


    Though Yan Fei had launched an attack, he did not wish to kill these people. He only aimed at parts below the gangsters¡¯ thighs. What he wanted were Merit Points and, incidentally, to eliminate Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis. Although the Marquis had decided to be a traitor, his subordinates were still unaware; they were innocent, so Yan Fei was merely teaching them a lesson.


    As the drone went on full offensive, Merit Points began to rapidly accrue on the virtual control screen. With nowhere to hide in the open terrain, and the steel ball bullets having a long range, the gangsters had no chance to evade the onslaught.


    Merely thirty seconds later, there were no longer any standing individuals in the area. All gangsters lay on the ground, clutching their legs and wailing. The steel ball bullets, though not lethal, pierced through their legs, rendering them unable to move.


    The second-generation drone¡¯s first large-scale offensive had achieved tremendous success. In just under a minute, the Drone Avatar had collected 112 Merit Points, a rate far surpassing any previous efficiency.


    Having struck, Yan Fei showed no mercy. Having knocked down the gangsters, he directed the drone towards other gangsters. The others had heard the screams but, with the drone¡¯s swift speed, they hadn¡¯t reacted before it arrived and began its ferocious attack, injuring all their legs as well. Then, the drone continued to the next area for another attack. By the time the drone had made a round of the warehouse, the ground was covered with gangsters lying down, clutching their legs and howling.


    In the midst of the nation¡¯s rigorous crackdown, firearms were confiscated in large numbers from civilians, and even the Marquis¡¯s subordinates didn¡¯t possess many guns. Coupled with the suddenness of Yan Fei¡¯s attack, they were unable to reach for their weapons in time, leaving them completely helpless to his barrage.


    While unleashing his violent assault, Yan Fei remained vigilant for any expert that might be hidden among the crowd. His past encounters with Xiao Kong and Xiao Long made him exceedingly cautious; he had to ensure he wouldn¡¯t capsize in a gutter.


    Fortunately, after Yan Fei took down all the peripheries¡¯ gangsters, obtaining a total of 319 Merit Points, no expert emerged to stop him.

 Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: Chapter 26: Start a Massacre

    Chapter 32: Chapter 26: Start a Massacre


    Inside, Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were discussing the details of a kidnapping when they suddenly heard wailing from outside. Both men came out and were immediately stunned to see their own men lying on the ground, wailing in pain, completely incapacitated, with blood everywhere, and a black drone hovering in mid-air.


    Although the room where Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were had a hole in it, the door was tightly closed, preventing the drone from entering, so Yan Fei could not attack the two of them. He could only attack Marquis¡¯s men first to earn Merit Points.


    Now, seeing Marquis and Zhang Baocheng open the door and come out, the drone immediately swiveled its gun muzzle, ready to take them out with a few steel ball bullets, but he found that he had enjoyed shooting a little too much, and had actually used up all 500 steel ball bullets. His real body was still seven or eight kilometers away from there, and with more than an hour until midnight, Yan Fei could only regretfully control the drone to turn around and leave.


    Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, facing such a bloody scene, were immediately terrified. It wasn¡¯t until the drone flew away that Marquis finally snapped out of it and started to make phone calls for help.


    Zhang Baocheng was shaking all over; he recognized the drone as the one that disappeared when Xiao Kong went missing. The appearance of the drone here, could it mean that some unknown forces were targeting him? Was this place no longer safe now?


    When Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar returned home, its Energy Points were nearly depleted, as shooting steel ball bullets also consumed a lot of Energy Points. Fortunately, this sortie earned him 319 Merit Points, adding to the previous 2 points, making the total number of Merit Points 321. If he could do this several more times, his Drone Avatar could be upgraded to Level 3, and his own Strength would also be further improved. By then, facing Experts like Xiao Kong and Xiao Long, he would also have the power to protect himself.


    An hour later, at midnight, the Drone¡¯s data reset, and it immediately returned to peak condition, with Steel Ball Bullet ammunition returning to 100%. Yan Fei once again deployed his drone, heading towards the Marquis¡¯s Lair. Since he had already made his move tonight, he had to completely cripple and crush his opponent; otherwise, once they recovered, he himself would be in big trouble.


    After the Drone Avatar left the abandoned warehouse, the Marquis did not dare to send his injured brothers to a regular hospital for fear of police interrogation. Instead, he called back the rest of his men and also the doctors from the Unlicensed Clinic run by gang members, to stop the bleeding and bandage the wounded legs and feet of his men.


    So when Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar flew back, he saw that the entire Lair was brightly lit, with at least a few hundred people bustling below. He instantly felt an immense sense of satisfaction, as if these people had come just to give him Merit Points. Without any hesitation, Yan Fei controlled the drone to fly into the crowd and began shooting Steel Ball Bullets at the Marquis¡¯s men who had rushed back.


    The stooges didn¡¯t expect the drone to return, and were caught unprepared, attacked once more. Under Yan Fei¡¯s precise control, it took only one or two steel balls to injure a thug. In less than two minutes, Yan Fei¡¯s Steel Ball Bullets were depleted again, and the ground was filled with fallen thugs. This attack resulted in a total of 406 Merit Points, which together with the previous points, brought the total Merit Points to 727.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar had a great harvest tonight, and he flew away thoroughly satisfied.


    Having depleted his Steel Ball Bullets, and with no means to replenish them shortly, Yan Fei finally stopped his attack on Marquis¡¯s men. It was a pity that during the second attack, Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis, afraid, had left in advance. Otherwise, Yan Fei could have finished them off with a few steel balls and will not have to worry about his future.


    Having achieved an unprecedented victory, Yan Fei was very satisfied and went to bed, but both the underworld and legitimate sides of Shanghai were shocked. With so many of the Marquis¡¯s men involved, there were surely spies from all sides among them, so news of the total annihilation of the Marquis¡¯s men by a mysterious drone spread fast, and soon both the dark and light sides of Shanghai were stunned by the news. In the unseen darkness, undercurrents began to stir¡­


    Through the two previous life-and-death battles, Yan Fei deeply realized his own lack of power. Coupled with Wang Yong¡¯s explanations, he recognized the gap between himself and real experts, and so he urgently needed more strength.


    Previously, Yan Fei had been somewhat conservative, too afraid to let his Drone Avatar go out to level up. However, after being provoked by Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, he finally let go and decisively struck, collecting 727 Merit Points in one fell swoop, making the Drone Avatar¡¯s third Upgrade no longer far off.


    The next day, during the day, Yan Fei rested at home, without any action, just hiding at home, paying attention to the related news. Neither on the Internet nor on Television was there any news about thugs being attacked with Steel Ball Bullets. The thugs who had previously been surveilling his house had disappeared and did not show up again; it was unknown if they were injured in the Lair by Yan Fei the night before. However, both Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were still around, and Yan Fei knew that this matter wouldn¡¯t be so easily resolved.


    On the third day, as night fell, Yan Fei quietly left his home and drove under a large bridge in the north of the city. Nearby was a gang¡¯s lair, one that specialized in loansharking and targeted students, particularly beautiful female students. They would do everything in their power to get them to borrow money and then lure them into high spending. Once these pretty girls couldn¡¯t repay the loans, the gang would take their nude photos and threaten to force them into prostitution to pay off their debts, causing complete moral degradation.


    Over the years, this gang had harmed many female university students, and more severely, driven several to suicide. However, due to a lack of clear legal definitions regarding campus usury in the country, and it being an area outside the law¡¯s reach, this gang had not suffered any consequences and had enjoyed several good years of stability. Yan Fei had known about this gang for some time, and the local television station had even reported on their wrongdoings.


    Previously, Yan Fei had had no way to deal with this gang, but now that he had obtained the Drone Avatar and needed Merit Points urgently to upgrade, he started to target this gang. After all, nearly all of Marquis¡¯s men had been wiped out by him, and after two attacks, they would undoubtedly be on guard, so for safety reasons, Yan Fei turned his gun on this loansharking gang.


    It was now eight o¡¯clock at night, but Yan Fei chose a remote location where hardly any people could be seen. Lying in the cabin, he carefully launched the drone, then controlled it as it flew five kilometers away to where the loanshark gang¡¯s lair was located.


    When the drone reached the loanshark lair, it spotted some gang members in suits busily making calls, appearing very professional at first glance, but Yan Fei knew they were calling students to press for payments.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t waste words; his steel ball bullets shattered the glass windows, and the drone flew into the room, attacking the gangsters inside. Of course, he aimed below the thighs so as not to cause fatal injuries. Although these loansharks were detestable, they didn¡¯t deserve to die.


    The loansharks, busy at work, were shocked to see a drone flying in and attacking them. Yan Fei¡¯s control of the drone had reached an expert level; even in the confined space, the drone moved up and down without hitting any obstacles, and the steel ball bullet attacks were incredibly precise, leaving no one injured above the thigh.


    There were female employees inside, and Yan Fei did not spare them either, as they too had played a part in this evil, and were not deserving of sympathy. In just two minutes, everyone in the loanshark office was hit, lying on the ground and wailing in pain, and Yan Fei had gained 62 Merit Points, with 415 steel ball bullets remaining.


    Yan Fei began to recall the drone, then drove the minivan in a different direction. In West City, there was a large Pyramid Scheme Organization, which lured job seekers from all over the country to Shanghai over the Internet by offering jobs, then held them captive, brainwashed them, and coerced them into paying to join the scheme. Once these people paid to join, their personalities radically changed, and they began to deceive their own friends and family, drawing them into the Pyramid Scheme Organization, causing it to grow even more powerful.


    Similarly, the country had not found effective measures to deal with some practices of pyramid schemes, allowing this organization, which skirted the edges of the law, to thrive. And now, Yan Fei had set his sights on this organization.


    Half an hour later, Yan Fei arrived at a secluded street eight kilometers from the Pyramid Scheme Organization, stopped the car, and resumed flying the drone, which quickly reached the organization¡¯s ¡®classroom.¡¯ This so-called classroom was actually a farmhouse courtyard, and when the drone flew over, it found the organization¡¯s members resting in their rooms while the core members were holding a Summary Conference. This Pyramid Scheme Organization was very large, with over two hundred core members.


    At the Summary Conference, the organization¡¯s leader was passionately recounting the great achievements of the Company in recent times, predicting a grand and splendid future for it. Amidst an almost brainwashing oration, the core members of the Pyramid Scheme Organization listened with great excitement, stood up together to chant slogans, and vowed to recruit more people to join, to expand the organization and create a better future.


    Yan Fei watched, his heart pounding at the unnerving scene; the people inside seemed just like Cult members, brainwashed and unaware, constantly thinking about how to make money by pulling in more people. He felt no pity for such an organization or its members. The drone flew in and began attacking the core members.


    Two minutes later, having exhausted the drone¡¯s bullets again and seeing the core members of the Pyramid Scheme Organization crying and clutching their legs on the ground, Yan Fei left contentedly. Now, he had more important things to do because after these two large-scale strikes over the nights, the drone¡¯s Merit Points had reached 1,000.


    This meant that the drone could finally be upgraded again, and Yan Fei¡¯s strength was about to be further enhanced.

 Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: Chapter 27 Mysterious Upgrade

    Chapter 33: Chapter 27 Mysterious Upgrade


    Previously, due to a moment of carelessness, Yan Fei forgot that a drone upgrade required raw materials, which resulted in over one hundred thousand yuan in damages to the appliances in his home. This time, he wouldn¡¯t make the same mistake again, so he found a place early on that could provide a large amount of raw materials.


    That place was a large-scale garbage landfill on the outskirts of Shanghai. Although in recent years the state had begun to advocate for waste sorting and recycling, the general public lacked awareness in this regard. Furthermore, the cost of waste recycling was very high, so some areas still resorted to the simple solution of burying the trash after minimal processing.


    Within the waste that was buried, not only were there household garbage but also many scrapped home appliances and even some construction waste. These home appliances and construction waste were rich in various metal elements. Even though the directions for the drone¡¯s upgrade did not specify what raw materials were needed, Yan Fei believed that there must be enough raw materials in this landfill for the drone to use for its upgrade.


    Moreover, the Drone wasn¡¯t picky at all about the condition of the materials, whether new or old and rusted. As long as it was the same element, it could break them down and make use of them, which is why Yan Fei had set his sights on the landfill.


    After recovering his Drone Avatar, Yan Fei drove out of the city and stealthily infiltrated the landfill in the suburbs.


    If the Drone Avatar were undergoing an upgrade, it would certainly cause some unusual noises. Moreover, during the upgrade, the drone would lose control capability, making it most vulnerable. The upgrade also had to be successful in one go, so Yan Fei didn¡¯t dare to let the drone go out on its own to find materials for the upgrade. He had to be present in person to provide on-site protection for the drone and handle any emergencies that might arise.


    It was now nearing 11 P.M., and the workers in the garbage landfill had long finished their shifts. The staff on the night shift was huddled indoors, watching television and playing on their mobile phones, with no one patrolling outside. After all, no one would expect that anyone would come to steal this seemingly worthless trash.


    Yan Fei surveyed the terrain and, avoiding the garbage processing factory where the duty room was located, went to a secluded and hidden spot. Finding it particularly safe, he allowed his Drone Avatar to hover one meter above ground. Suppressing his excitement, he clicked the flashing red upgrade button on the virtual control screen.


    As soon as the red upgrade button was pressed, Yan Fei¡¯s consciousness was expelled from the drone. He then saw the four propellers of the drone suddenly stop spinning and become stationary, but the entire body of the drone eerily hovered in mid-air. Then an inexplicable beam burst forth from the drone and began scanning the surroundings.


    Yan Fei could feel the beam but was unable to see it.


    The beam swept quickly over the landfill, and Yan Fei saw that some of the piles of garbage began to dissolve and deform, turning into tiny particles. These particles slowly gathered together to form a fine particle stream. These streams of fine particles flew toward the drone body and then merged into it.


    As these particle streams continually merged, the drone¡¯s body also began to melt and deform. In the end, the entire drone body turned into a transparent liquid. The weird, transparent liquid floated mid-air, undulating and rippling like a water globe. And, with continuous streams of particles flowing into it, the transparent liquid slowly grew larger.


    Yan Fei understood that the drone was integrating the raw materials. Once it integrated enough, the drone would complete the upgrade. What Yan Fei hadn¡¯t expected was that the upgrade required a massive amount of raw materials. The towering piles of garbage had dissolved by a great deal. Not only that, even the trash that had been buried underground had partially dissolved, with various elements turning into particle streams and integrating into the drone body.


    The ray not only decomposed various metal raw materials, plastics, and rubber, but also a significant amount of organic waste. Yan Fei had initially thought that the drone¡¯s upgrade required only metal materials; only now did he realize that organic materials were also needed.


    As the buried waste decomposed and the resulting particle stream burst out of the ground, the surface began to show numerous tiny holes. Eventually, due to the large amount of waste being decomposed, a vast underground space appeared. Unsupported, this massive space suddenly collapsed. The ground caved in with a muffled roar, kicking up dust into the sky.


    Such a huge commotion at the landfill site caused Yan Fei to inwardly curse his luck. He had not expected the drone¡¯s upgrade to require such an excessive amount of raw materials, resulting in a substantial sinkhole at the dump site.


    Fortunately, this area was far from the central waste processing plant, and the sound did not carry there. Additionally, it was late at night, visibility was exceedingly low. Coupled with the on-duty staff huddling in their rooms surfing the internet and playing on their mobile phones, no one noticed the anomaly here. But by tomorrow, the landfill workers would surely see something amiss. After all, who could ignore a huge hole in the ground and the fact that a large portion of the garbage was gone?


    As Yan Fei fretted over the possibility of alerting the landfill workers, which could lead to the failure of the drone upgrade, the mysterious rays finally ceased decomposing the surrounding waste. Having absorbed a considerable amount of the particle stream, the massive transparent liquid appeared to be saturated, no longer absorbing raw materials.


    Then, the transparent liquid began to change shape incessantly, but it never settled on a fixed form. Just as Yan Fei worried that an accident might have occurred during the upgrade, the transparent liquid suddenly emitted a blinding white light, like a sun suddenly appearing out of nowhere, turning the world into a sea of light.


    Faced with the blinding white light, Yan Fei had to close his eyes to avoid damaging them and risking blindness. But the light was fleeting, vanishing in the blink of an eye, making one wonder if it had been just a figment of their imagination.


    When Yan Fei opened his eyes, he found that the transparent liquid had finally taken shape, but into a form that he never expected.


    The upgraded drone had greatly changed in appearance, no longer resembling a small, civilian rotorcraft. The new drone featured an elongated nose with a slight bulge on the top, a pair of long wings at midsection, tail fins that drooped and spread at the back, and a propeller at the very end.


    The entire body of the drone was elongated and smooth, exhibiting excellent aerodynamic properties that instantly conveyed a sense of science fiction. Not only that, the upgraded drone¡¯s body was massive. Yan Fei had to look up at it; compared to the craft, he was just a speck.


    Yan Fei kept rubbing his eyes, which were nearly blinded by the white light, somewhat incredulous at the sight before him. However, once he confirmed that his drone had indeed transformed into this form, he felt utterly dumbfounded.


    In the elapsed time, due to acquiring the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei had developed a keen interest in the history of drones¡¯ development and had searched for a considerable amount of information about drones on the internet. He was now very familiar with various drone models. So when he saw the upgraded shape of the drone, he immediately called out its common name¡ª¡±Predator Drone.¡±


    The reason why Yan Fei could identify it so quickly was that this ¡°Predator Drone¡± had a formidable reputation on the internet. It is one of the most well-known drones of the United States, having proven its strength on various battlefields and considered a formidable force among unmanned combat aircraft. His drone and the Predator Drone of the US Army were identical in appearance, even in color. The only difference was that Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar had no markings.


    Described by the United States Air Force as ¡°medium-altitude, long-endurance,¡± the Predator Drone can perform reconnaissance roles and launch two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. It is a remotely piloted flying vehicle with a length of 8.27 meters and a wingspan of 14.87 meters. Its maximum operating radius is 3,700 kilometers, with a top flight speed of 240 km/h. It can hover over a target area for 24 hours with a maximum endurance of 60 hours. The aircraft is equipped with photoelectric/infrared reconnaissance equipment, GPS navigation, and an all-weather capable synthetic aperture radar. At an altitude of 4,000 meters, the resolution is 0.3 meters, with a target positioning accuracy of 0.25 meters. It can land softly or employ a parachute for emergency recovery.


    Seeing this drone, a flood of data about the ¡°Predator Drone¡± flashed through Yan Fei¡¯s mind. From the statistics, the Predator Drone was incredibly strong. But he believed his drone would be stronger because it had mutated through a mysterious power. Therefore, after his initial shock, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t wait to fuse his consciousness with it, start up the drone, and begin inspecting the detailed data following the upgrade.


    Upon entering the virtual control screen of the drone, Yan Fei discovered the following data displayed:


    Drone Avatar (Level 3)


    Energy ¡ª¡ª 100,000


    Merit ¡ª¡ª 0/10,000


    Universal Space ¡ª¡ª 100 cubic meters


    Drone Length: 10 meters


    Wingspan: 18.5 meters


    Height: 2.5 meters


    Empty Weight: 1080 kilograms


    Payload: 4000 kilograms


    Maximum Takeoff Weight: 5080 kilograms


    Top Speed: 1000 kilometers per hour


    Cruise Speed: 500-800 kilometers per hour


    Maximum Control Distance: 5000 kilometers


    Practical Ceiling: 10,000 meters


    Flight Time: 5-10 hours per day


    Special Abilities: Vertical Takeoff and Landing, Submarine Dive


    Weapons:


    One Vulcan Gun 730: (located in the nose, caliber 30 millimeter, ammunition capacity: 1800 rounds, types of ammunition: armor-piercing round, high-explosive round, incendiary round)


    Weapon Pylons: 4 (located under the wings, each pylon can mount 4 missiles)


    Missiles Available: Anti-tank Missiles (AGM-114 Hellfire Missiles), Air-to-Air Missiles (AIM-92 Stinger)


    Radar: Quantum Radar (maximum detection distance 500 kilometers)


    The virtual control screen listed out the detailed data of the Level 3 drone, providing Yan Fei with the most intuitive understanding of the drone¡¯s capabilities. After the third upgrade, the drone had truly become a fighter jet, with every piece of data undergoing a drastic transformation.


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 Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Chapter 28: Auxiliary Brain

    Chapter 34: Chapter 28: Auxiliary Brain


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    After the upgrade, the Drone¡¯s Energy Points had become 100,000 points.


    The mysterious Energy Points provided the Drone with powerful dynamic support. As a result, the Drone experienced significant improvements in flight speed, flight altitude, payload, endurance, and control distance, endowing the unmanned fighter with formidable combat capabilities.


    Universal Space expanded to 100 square meters, and with this increase, Yan Fei could store even more items within it. These items, which he could carry with him, would be a strong guarantee in enhancing his combat power and improving his ability to handle emergencies, also giving him more trump cards in his hand.


    With the Drone¡¯s latest upgrade, its Merit Points became 10,000. This meant that to upgrade the Drone again, Yan Fei would need to obtain 10,000 Merit Points. The previous requirement of 1,000 Merit Points for an upgrade had already caused him to ponder and hesitate until he finally made up his mind to achieve the goal. This time, the difficulty of upgrading had increased tenfold, causing Yan Fei a great headache. However, he believed that every cloud has a silver lining and that he would always find a way to achieve this upgrade goal.


    In the data displayed on the virtual control screen, the weapons option had undergone the most change. Only after the Drone was upgraded to Level 3, becoming a true unmanned fighter, did truly lethal weapons appear on it.


    Below the head of the Drone appeared a Vulcan gun, which meant that this weapon had seven rapidly rotating gun barrels, firing 30 mm naval cannon shells at a maximum rate of 6,000 rounds per minute. This Vulcan gun came with 1,800 rounds of ammunition, with three types of ammunition: armor-piercing round, high-explosive round, and incendiary round. During attack, the type of ammunition could be changed according to actual needs, but the total quantity of ammunition was controlled at 1,800 rounds.


    Underneath the Drone¡¯s wings, there were a total of four weapon pylons, each of which could carry four missiles. These could either be Air-to-Air Missiles AIM-92 or AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles. The type of missiles could be changed according to actual needs, but only these two types were available for changing. Similarly, the Drone also controlled the total number of ammunition, with only 16 missiles per day.


    The most surprising was the appearance of a radar on the unmanned fighter, and not just any radar¡ªit was the cutting-edge Quantum Radar. If the previous data changes, though significant, were still within Yan Fei¡¯s expectations, then the appearance of this kind of Quantum Radar was completely beyond his expectations.


    Because Quantum Radar was still at the research stage in the laboratory, no country in the world had the experience of successfully utilizing Quantum Radar in practice. Now that the Drone had been equipped with this radar, far surpassing the current global technological standards, it was shrouded in a veil of true science fiction.


    Although Yan Fei was surprised, he was very pleased, because this Quantum Radar was extremely powerful. Its maximum detection range even reached 500 kilometers, it could track 1,000 targets simultaneously, and it was capable of launching attacks on the 50 most threatening targets, far exceeding the detection and guidance capabilities of the most advanced radar in today¡¯s world. Not only that, the Quantum Radar could even penetrate various obstacles, possessing superior detection capabilities.


    What was more terrifying was that the Quantum Radar could detect stealth airplanes. Once stealth airplanes were detected, it meant they could be shot down. Such high-performance radar had already given Yan Fei abilities that surpassed the entire Earth¡¯s technology. From that moment on, Yan Fei had the ability to detect enemies in advance and eliminate them beforehand.


    Of course, Yan Fei also knew that a real battle would not be as easy as he imagined. If the enemy had the support of early warning aircraft, it would greatly weaken the power of the Quantum Radar. If the enemy was an entire country, they would have a huge amount of other information to support them, whereas he had only a lone fighter jet. Facing them, he still had to be extremely cautious.


    The only thing that Yan Fei regretted was that the Quantum Radar required a large amount of energy to operate. This energy consumption increased exponentially with the scanning range and distance. Even with the Drone¡¯s current 100,000 Energy Points, it could only support the Quantum Radar at full power for ten minutes at most.


    After upgrading to Level 3, the Drone completely eliminated the HD Camera. However, after absorbing some organic materials, under the effect of the Mysterious Power, the entire body of the Drone seemed to come to life. Once Yan Fei attached himself to it, he could explore the outside through the Drone Body without the need for a camera.


    This exploratory capability was extremely strong, achieving a resolution of 0.1 meters even at an altitude of 5,000 meters. This meant that if Yan Fei wished, he could read a novel placed on the ground from 5,000 meters in the air. At the same time, its sound collection function was enhanced, with any sound within a radius of 1,000 meters being completely captured.


    The Drone could not only explore these images and sounds, but it could also store the explored contents in its body, and then transfer them to a computer. With such capabilities, Yan Fei had become the legendary Clairvoyance and Eavesdropping Ability, possessing all sorts of incredible powers.


    Yan Fei was pleasantly surprised to discover that the Drone had special abilities after upgrading to Level 3. Through the introduction on the screen, he knew that the Drone now had two special abilities. One was vertical takeoff and landing, and the second was undersea operation.


    After the upgrade, the Drone could vertically take off and hover like the previous drones, meaning that the Drone did not need a specific airport for takeoff. As a result, it could not only reduce the risk of the Drone being exposed but also significantly increase its operational range.


    Undersea operation, as the name suggests, meant that the Drone could submerge and operate under the sea. This special ability was what most interested Yan Fei because if the Drone could operate under the sea surface, then it could also stay submerged at the seabed. This would completely solve the problem of where to park the Drone and even increase its concealment. If he parked the Drone at the seabed, no one in the world would be able to find it.


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    Yan Fei continued to study the virtual control screen of the Drone and discovered a brand new function, which was the addition of an Auxiliary Brain.


    Yan Fei did not know what advanced technology this Auxiliary Brain utilized, but its capabilities were incredibly powerful. It could assist Yan Fei in perfectly controlling the Drone. In the past, although Yan Fei had been able to perfectly control the Drone¡¯s various movements, he still found it somewhat difficult to attack multiple targets at the same time. After all, his brain needed time to process data, and during attacks, he would sometimes be unable to react quickly enough, resulting in the waste of one or two steel ball bullets to injure an enemy.


    With the Drone upgraded into a true Fighter Jet, the operations became even more complex. Not to mention others, just the astronomical amount of data involved in flight alone would overwhelm Yan Fei if he relied on his own brain to handle it. With the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s assistance, Yan Fei needed only to relay his commands to it, and the Auxiliary Brain could then swiftly calculate the data and control the combat drone to perform the corresponding actions. With the help of the Intelligent Brain, Yan Fei could perfectly master the control of the upgraded Drone.


    What Yan Fei found eerie was that within the Auxiliary Brain, there emerged a branch function named ¡°Technology Analysis.¡± Upon seeing this feature, Yan Fei understood what it meant.


    The Drone Avatar had no physical connections like data cables with the external world; its only method of communication with the outside was through Quantum Radar. This Quantum Radar could not only be used to detect the position of enemy planes but could also use it to connect to the Internet on Earth and transfer data.


    Through this ability, the Auxiliary Brain could collect various types of knowledge from the Internet, compile and categorize them, and then analyze and calculate to extract the underlying science and technology, slowly building its own Technology Tree. Of course, the current Technology Tree was empty, with the Drone¡¯s technology at zero.


    When Yan Fei discovered the Technology Analysis function in the Drone, he began to have doubts. What exactly was this Drone Avatar, and why did it possess advanced technologies like Quantum Radar and Auxiliary Brain? Since it already had Quantum Radar and an Auxiliary Brain, why was there not even a single low-level technology in the Technology Tree?


    Yan Fei had always considered the Drone Avatar as a fortuitous encounter he had stumbled upon and had never questioned why he received the Drone Avatar. Now, as he discovered the high-tech aspect of the Drone, he began to harbor suspicions. However, even if Yan Fei began to doubt, the Drone Avatar would not provide any explanations, as there was no communication between them.


    Observing the Drone, its exterior appeared to be the United States¡¯ ¡°Predator Drone.¡± However, his own Drone was slightly larger in size, had more weapons, and lacked any paint, so it definitely was not the US Army¡¯s ¡°Predator Drone.¡±


    When compared solely on data, the US Army¡¯s ¡°Predator Drone¡± was nothing but trash in front of this Drone. This was a ¡°Predator Drone¡± that had been magically modified by a Mysterious Power, and it had far surpassed the combat power of the original prototype.


    The Drone was upgraded under the influence of this Mysterious Power, and simultaneously, that Mysterious Power also modified Yan Fei¡¯s body once again, silently. The change had already begun and completed before Yan Fei became aware of it.


    Consequently, Yan Fei discovered once again that the strength within his body had surged. Following the previous pattern, his physical prowess should have doubled again after this modification, meaning his current physical strength was eight times that before any modifications were made.


    After Wang Yong¡¯s explanation of Kung Fu realms, Yan Fei clearly sensed the changes in his body after this modification. His bodily organs had become more robust, his self-healing ability stronger, his strength greater, and although he still had not quite reached the Acquired Peak, he had already made a significant leap forward compared to before.


    Originally, Yan Fei was just an ordinary person. With diligent training, he could gradually improve his own strength, but the process was exceedingly slow. Moreover, he was too old and had passed the prime age for martial arts training, so he would never achieve significant martial arts accomplishments in his life. However, under the influence of the Mysterious Power, the rate of physical training advanced rapidly, like a rocket, far exceeding the pace of those so-called geniuses. Coupled with his diligence, his future strength would reach unprecedented new heights.


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    Special thanks to the book friend: The Director of Police¡¯s reward!


    Let¡¯s talk off topic for a moment: Some readers have been discussing the issue of adding more updates. Here¡¯s an explanation: Qian Yu Chu Hai is a part-time author with limited daily writing time and not much inventory, so I can only guarantee one update per day. Even so, I still thoughtfully plan and carefully write each chapter, ensuring a minimum of 3000+ words and full content in every chapter, never padding. The chapters are revised over and over again, and only when no typos are detected do I upload them.


    But I will also try to set aside time to write as much as possible and strive to release more, so everyone can enjoy a satisfying read. As this book is in its growth stage, it still needs your care and support. If you like this book, no matter which website you¡¯ve seen it on, please be sure to come to Qidian Chinese Network¡¯s PC end to collect and recommend it. With your support, this book can go further. Thank you!


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 Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Chapter 29 Case Analysis

    Chapter 35: Chapter 29 Case Analysis


    The Drone Upgrade this time brought about earth-shattering changes to Yan Fei¡¯s strength. His drone had truly become a fighter jet, and his own power had also seen a tremendous increase.


    It was at this time that he fully let go of his worries about the organization behind Zhang Baocheng, as he finally possessed the capability to protect himself. Even the most formidable foes would have to kneel down and surrender when faced with his drone¡¯s anti-tank missiles and 30 millimeter naval cannon attacks.


    While Yan Fei was analyzing the Drone Data, the loud noises from the garbage landfill finally caught the attention of the on-duty workers. Several of them had already left the building, driving towards this location.


    With the Quantum Radar, Yan Fei immediately detected the landfill workers approaching, so he abandoned his research on the drone and quickly left the landfill. He found his minivan parked nearby and left the area.


    Meanwhile, Yan Fei also transferred his consciousness to the Drone Avatar and began to remotely pilot it using the Auxiliary Brain. With the help of the Auxiliary Brain, the drone took off smoothly.


    Thanks to the precise control of the Intelligent Brain, Yan Fei¡¯s mental effort was greatly relieved. With just a thought, he could direct the drone¡¯s flight, which was nothing like before when he had to concentrate fully. This allowed him to perform complex maneuvers with the drone while his body was free to do other things.


    As Yan Fei familiarized himself with how to control the drone, he drove away from the garbage landfill.


    After the drone became a fighter jet, its size became too large for Yan Fei¡¯s home to accommodate any longer, but he had already thought of a temporary parking location, the same canyon beneath the cliff where he had taken out Xiao Long, the expert from the Mysterious Organization. It was very remote with no signal and rarely visited by people. Even if Zhang Baocheng¡¯s men returned to collect Xiao Long¡¯s body, they wouldn¡¯t revisit that place.


    Now the Drone Body was so large, Yan Fei no longer dared to let it fly at high altitudes, but only skimming above the ground. Fortunately, with the Auxiliary Brain and the brand-new Quantum Radar, Yan Fei could precisely understand the Terrain and control the drone to fly just above the treetops.


    Only by flying at such altitudes could he avoid detection by the army¡¯s radars. Although Yan Fei¡¯s drone was impressive, it lacked a stealth feature, and its appearance clearly resembled the ¡°Predator Drone¡± of the US Army. So, if it were detected by Domestic military radars, they would definitely shoot it down immediately. Flying close to the ground allowed for evasion of radar detection by taking advantage of radar blind spots.


    Luckily, the Control Distance of the drone had increased to five thousand kilometers, allowing Yan Fei to control it over Ultra-long distances, so he didn¡¯t have to personally travel to the canyon. He drove slowly home, while the Drone Avatar flew at a very low altitude toward the canyon.


    The Auxiliary Brain, with its extremely powerful functions, utilized the Quantum Radar to map out Terrains within a Five hundred kilometer radius during the drone¡¯s flight. This real-time map would then be saved in the Intelligent Brain¡¯s Database for future navigation.


    However, once the Quantum Radar was set to the maximum scanning distance in all directions, the Energy Points of the drone started to decrease rapidly, which alarmed Yan Fei. So after completing the environmental scan, he quickly reduced the scanning distance of the Quantum Radar to within a hundred meters, bringing the Energy consumption to a level he could afford.


    The drone flew swiftly, adeptly avoiding all obstacles. In just five minutes, the Drone Avatar arrived at the canyon. Under the control of the Auxiliary Brain, the Drone Avatar descended vertically and quickly came to a stop at the bottom of the canyon.


    Although the bottom of the canyon was uneven and charred, it was not a problem for the drone, which was capable of vertical takeoffs and landings.


    While the drone was successfully concealed for the moment, leaving it there was not a long-term solution. With so many satellites in orbit above the Earth, it was possible that one might suddenly detect the drone hidden in the valley. Therefore, finding a secure landing spot for the drone to ensure it remained undiscovered was Yan Fei¡¯s top priority.


    Back home, Yan Fei¡¯s excitement slowly subsided, and after the drone¡¯s Upgrade, he felt his power had been turned upside down. Now he finally had the ability to defend himself. However, he didn¡¯t start training that evening to familiarize himself with his newly acquired powers but went straight to sleep instead.


    The next morning, Yan Fei¡¯s appetite had surged again. After eating, he began to practice Kung Fu in the training room, hoping to quickly master his newfound powers. His Strength had doubled on top of its original base and was now eight times what it had been before the transformation. Correspondingly, his body had been tempered to near perfection, edging closer to Acquired Greatness.


    Following the transformation, Yan Fei¡¯s body underwent some amazing changes. As for what those changes were, he would need to discover them during his future practices. However, he believed that without relying on the drone, if he encountered Xiao Kong and Xiao Long again, he might not be able to defeat them but at the very least he could escape safely.


    While Yan Fei was becoming familiar with his own strength, the city area of Shanghai had already been thrown into chaos, naturally because of Yan Fei¡¯s violent attacks from yesterday and the night before.


    Since the Marquis¡¯s men had suffered too many injuries, news simply couldn¡¯t be contained, and after Yan Fei¡¯s second attack also injured the doctors at the unlicensed clinics, the Marquis had no choice but to send his injured men to hospitals for treatment. Once this group was admitted to the hospitals, the Police Department quickly received the news, and thus the drone¡¯s attacks were finally exposed.


    But just when everyone had yet to react, the loanshark companies were also attacked on the following night, causing the number of victims to rise again. The Police Department, having received the reports, was investigating the scene when news of the complete annihilation of the Pyramid Scheme Organization¡¯s core members spread. Within just two short days in Shanghai, more than a thousand people had been maliciously attacked, which had already caused social panic and was considered a major case. Therefore, the Shanghai Public Security Bureau immediately took action, beginning an investigation of the entire incident.


    By this time, whether it was the Marquis¡¯s gang, the loansharking gang, or the Pyramid Scheme Organization, none dared to conceal the slightest bit of information, honestly recounting to the police the detailed course of events. The loanshark companies and Pyramid Scheme Organizations even provided the Police Department with footage of the attacks from their own Surveillance Cameras. However, when the police asked them why they were attacked, they uniformly claimed to not know the reason for being targeted.


    In the meeting room of the Criminal Investigation Team at the Shanghai Public Security Bureau, all members of the Criminal Investigation Team were holding an analysis meeting about the drone attacks. The team leader, Wei Chao, was sitting at the podium, listening to the situation reports from his subordinates.


    A female technician named Liu Min was explaining the case using a projector.


    ¡°According to the latest statistics, the total number of victims attacked by drones is ***. All these injuries were caused by steel ball bullets, primarily penetration wounds, with all injury sites below the knee. Most injuries are minor, with a few bone fractures, but there were no serious casualties.¡±


    As Liu Min explained, photographs of the bullet wounds appeared on the projector screen. But because there were far too many injured individuals to display all on screen, they had only selected a few representative photos to show.


    Wei Chao frowned as he looked at these photos, then jotted down a few figures in his notebook and asked, ¡°What about other intelligence?¡±


    An experienced detective named Wang Dong immediately stood up and said, ¡°After analyzing the victims¡¯ statements and the Surveillance Camera footage they provided, we also retrieved some surveillance videos from the vicinity of the crime scenes, and we have identified a suspect drone. Here¡¯s a picture of it.¡±


    A clear photo of the drone flying close to a building was enlarged onto the big screen by Wang Dong, with a few more pictures of the drone nearby, though these were a bit blurry and not as clear as the first one. Despite the lack of clarity, it was clear that the drones in these images were the same one.


    Wang Dong explained, ¡°Based on our investigation, this drone¡¯s appearance bears some resemblance to a drone model produced by Dakong Company known as the EQ-2B.¡±


    As Wang Dong presented, an image of Dakong Company¡¯s drone model named EQ-2B was projected onto the big screen for comparison with the suspicious drone.


    Wang Dong continued his presentation, ¡°You can compare for yourselves ¨C while the two drones seem similar, this drone involved in the attacks differs significantly in detail from the Dakong drone. We have contacted Dakong Company, and they have confirmed that the drone is not one they produced. Moreover, they have not seen a similar drone on the market. So, we can be certain that the drone used in the attacks has never appeared on the market, meaning it has either been modified by someone or produced by an entity unknown to us.¡±


    Wei Chao asked, ¡°What about the steel ball bullets that injured people, have you figured out their origin?¡±


    Pictures of the steel ball bullets appeared on the projector, but the bullets were severely deformed and their original shapes were indiscernible.


    Liu Min stood up and said, ¡°After laboratory analysis, it was found that these steel ball bullets do not have any distinguishing features in their raw materials. This means that anyone could purchase ordinary steel materials from the market and have any workshop manufacture these steel ball bullets.¡±


    Wei Chao said, dissatisfied, ¡°So you¡¯re saying that with the drone and the steel ball bullets it used, it¡¯s impossible to identify the criminal¡¯s identity?¡±

 Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Chapter 30: Knowledge Infusion

    Chapter 36: Chapter 30: Knowledge Infusion


    Wang Dong said with embarrassment, ¡°We can¡¯t know for sure, but we are investigating. We have dispatched personnel to visit and investigate the crime scene. After all, drones need to be operated by someone, and the remote control range of these drones can¡¯t be very long. If we investigate the area nearby, we should be able to find some clues. At the same time, we have also started investigating some illegal ironwork shops in the vicinity to see if we can find the source of the steel ball bullets.¡±


    Wei Chao fell into thought, and suddenly, a police officer below said, ¡°Captain, I heard something before that might be related to this case.¡±


    Wei Chao¡¯s spirits lifted, and he quickly asked, ¡°What did you hear?¡±


    The officer said, ¡°Some time ago, someone reported that they were attacked by a small drone in a park, claiming it was using peas. Our colleagues went to investigate and didn¡¯t find anything unusual. After that, there were no more drone attack incidents, and since no one was injured, they didn¡¯t continue the investigation.¡±


    Another officer suddenly exclaimed ¡°Oh¡± and said, ¡°I also remember, North City Police Station also received a similar report once. They went out and found a few drunk thugs who insisted they had been attacked by a small drone using peas as well. The police saw that they were drunk and, since the thugs weren¡¯t seriously hurt, they didn¡¯t pursue it. It looks like there might be a connection between these cases.¡±


    Liu Min said, ¡°One involves a large drone, the other a small one; one uses steel ball bullets to harm people, the other uses peas for pranks. There shouldn¡¯t be any connection between the two, right?¡±


    Wei Chao stroked his chin and said, ¡°No, these two incidents might have some internal connection. If both were actually done by the same person, it¡¯s not impossible. Think about it, his previous pea attacks might have been just pranks, but since no one caught him, could he have escalated his actions? He could have upgraded the drone through technical means, changing the weapon from peas to steel balls.¡±


    Wang Dong nodded and said, ¡°Captain Wei is right. There indeed is a possibility, and this person may be someone who has an exaggerated sense of justice. Look at his targets; they¡¯re either gangs, loansharks, or at the very least Pyramid Scheme Organizations. In his mind, he might see himself as a chivalrous person from ancient times, believing that what he¡¯s doing is righteous, fighting evil and protecting the good.¡±


    Wei Chao nodded and said, ¡°From a criminological perspective, it¡¯s certainly possible for such a person to exist in society. They see themselves as chivalrous, acting heroically everywhere they go. At first, they might only cause small troubles, but if they¡¯re not stopped in time, they escalate their actions. In the end, they¡¯re bound to cause major problems. If this suspect really is such a person, then they won¡¯t stop. I believe they will strike again.¡±


    Wang Dong said, ¡°Considering this person¡¯s targets, they mainly attack criminals. Should we provide protection for those who might be targeted?¡±


    Wei Chao said, ¡°We live in a society ruled by law; nobody has the right to administer vigilante justice. So this person has already violated national laws. We must arrest him to eliminate the sense of panic in Shanghai. We will continue our investigation and hope to gather criminal information. We must also discreetly monitor those potential targets, hoping to catch the criminal in the act. For this operation, I have already contacted radio experts from the city; they will assist us in locating the drone¡¯s control source.¡±


    After thinking a moment, Wei Chao added, ¡°Oh right, you mentioned the drone attacks using peas; we should investigate those incidents too, to see if we can find any clues.¡±


    Just as Wei Chao was about to adjourn the meeting, a police officer suddenly came in from outside and said, ¡°Captain Wei, we just received a report that something strange has occurred at the Fifth Garbage Landfill in the suburbs.¡±


    Wei Chao asked, ¡°What kind of strange occurrence?¡±


    The officer said, ¡°The staff at the Fifth Garbage Landfill reported that a large amount of their garbage had been stolen and that a huge hole had been dug in the ground, with many of the buried items also gone. They suspect that the garbage was stolen too. They estimate that at least ten thousand tons of garbage has been taken.¡±


    Wei Chao was stunned and asked, ¡°Are they certain someone stole their garbage?¡±


    The officer said, ¡°Yes, they are certain that the garbage was definitely stolen. Moreover, the whole event took place in less than two hours, without any signs of large vehicles passing by the landfill.¡±


    Wei Chao pinched his brow and, looking at the officer, said, ¡°You will handle the stolen garbage case. Our main focus now is still on the drone assault case.¡±


    After assigning the tasks, Wei Chao returned to his office, pondering his next steps when the office door was opened abruptly. Slightly irritated, he looked up, preparing to scold the impolite intruder, only to realize an impeccably dressed young man was sitting on the sofa, smiling at him.

 Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Chapter 30: Knowledge Infusion_2

    Chapter 37: Chapter 30: Knowledge Infusion_2


    Wei Chao was startled and quickly stood up, saying, ¡°How did you get here?¡±


    The young man laughed and said, ¡°I was passing through Shanghai and heard that last night an eerie white light appeared. It seemed quite interesting, so I came to check out the commotion.¡±


    Wei Chao was taken aback and said, ¡°I saw the white light last night too. It disappeared in a flash, and I thought I was seeing things. I can¡¯t believe it was real.¡±


    The young man chuckled, ¡°I heard you ran into a lunatic who injured over a thousand people with a drone?¡±


    Wei Chao replied helplessly, ¡°You¡¯re really well-informed, but we are investigating the matter. At the moment, there are few leads, and we haven¡¯t pinpointed a suspect yet.¡±


    The young man said, ¡°I find this incident quite fascinating. Let me handle it!¡±


    Wei Chao was overjoyed and laughed, ¡°I was just feeling troubled about how to deal with this. Since you¡¯re interested, then you can take care of it. I will have my subordinates cooperate with you.¡±


    With a smile, the young man said, ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll be off. You know how to find me.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Chao¡¯s vision blurred, and the young man had vanished, with even the room¡¯s door shut tight as if he had never been there.


    Wei Chao shook his head and chuckled bitterly, failing to comprehend the actions of these remarkable individuals. After a moment of reflection, he began to call his subordinates.


    Yan Fei was unaware that the police were investigating him. He was both getting accustomed to his newfound strength and practicing Kung Fu routines. Thanks to Wang Yong¡¯s guidance, he had made significant progress and was now consolidating his understanding.


    The police quietly started investigating the drone attack, but initially, they couldn¡¯t find a breakthrough. They only enhanced security for potential targets and awaited the drone¡¯s next move.


    As for the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, influential figures in the criminal underworld, they had never before suffered such a humiliating attack. Enraged and embarrassed, they also set up their plans in secret, vowing to take revenge and eliminate the drone and its controller. However, they too lacked useful clues on the drone, so they had to bide their time, much like the police, waiting for the drone to reappear.


    The underground world of Shanghai was closely monitoring the drone¡¯s actions, with all tainted individuals on edge. They didn¡¯t know when the next attack would occur or who would be targeted, leaving them no choice but to be on the defensive.


    For a time, various forces waited for Yan Fei¡¯s next move, and the scene unexpectedly quieted down. The criminal activities in Shanghai¡¯s underworld diminished sharply due to the drone incident.


    Five days later, Yan Fei had completely mastered his physical strength. With two life-and-death fights under his belt, he had impressively self-learned many combat techniques from the Kung Fu routines, significantly enhancing his abilities.


    Over these days, Yan Fei was constantly examining his upgraded Drone Avatar. The more he researched, the more amazing he found the drone to be. The most astounding feature was the Auxiliary Brain. As Yan Fei delved deeper, he kept unlocking new functions of this auxiliary device.


    Thanks to the advanced Radar technology, the drone¡¯s Quantum Radar easily penetrated obstacles like mountain ridges, connecting over long distances to find Yan Fei¡¯s home WIFI. With access to WIFI, the Auxiliary Brain successfully tapped into the Earth¡¯s internet using Quantum Radar. Once connected, it began downloading various internet files and data, storing them in its database.


    To be able to decipher the scientific and technological knowledge contained within these files and data, thus perfecting its Technology Tree, the Auxiliary Brain started by downloading the linguistic knowledge of all countries, including scripts, dialects, and slangs. Soon enough, the drone¡¯s Technology Tree language section listed language packs for every language on Earth. That meant the Auxiliary Brain could read and understand all written languages and dialects worldwide.


    Seeing those language packs, Yan Fei grew curious. He clicked on the English language pack, and a prompt appeared asking if he wanted to initiate a transmission. Yan Fei hesitated for a moment before clicking to proceed. Then his vision went dark as a flood of information infused his mind, making his head swim. When he fully regained consciousness, he realized he had completely mastered English.


    He had learned everything about the English language in an instant, from various word groups and their origins to grammar, even including dialects and slang. He was genuinely proficient, the foremost expert in English, if anyone were to assess his skill.


    Thrilled with his ability to learn so quickly, Yan Fei clicked on the Japanese language pack. Again, his vision went dark as a torrent of knowledge was transmitted into his brain. In an instant, he mastered all Japanese language knowledge, becoming the world¡¯s unrivaled expert.


    However, this time there were some consequences. Yan Fei suffered a severe headache, with blood even trickling from his nose. But he didn¡¯t mind; the rapid acquisition of vast knowledge, even at a cost, was worth it. His biggest regret in life was meeting his genius university classmates, whose discouragement had wholly eroded his confidence in learning. Now that he had the chance to learn quickly, he was determined to seize it.


    Yan Fei clicked on the Italian language pack next, selected to transfer, and a wealth of knowledge streamed into his brain, making him proficient in every aspect of the Italian language.


    But the after-effects were severe this time. His brain felt swollen, as if it were about to burst, the pain unbearable. Not only his nose, but his ears and eyes began to bleed profusely. It was then that Yan Fei felt a real fear. He had rushed his learning, and the flood of knowledge in such a short span had severely impacted his brain.


    When Yan Fei looked at the other language packs, he dared not click to transfer any more. He realized he had reached his limit and couldn¡¯t risk any further.


    This kind of Knowledge Infusion, without a detailed instructional manual, was haphazardly executed by Yan Fei without any guidelines. He shuddered at the thought now, aware of the risks of his reckless actions. Had he made a mistake and overwhelmed his brain with information, resulting in brain damage, it would have been a colossal joke.


    The experience taught Yan Fei that knowledge should be slowly and steadily acquired. The notion of instant success was unrealistic.


    Even so, Yan Fei was greatly satisfied. He had gone from knowing a little English to being an expert in English, Japanese, and Italian. He was now a linguistic specialist, a match for his genius classmates, and it was worth the pain endured to gain this knowledge. The only regret was not knowing his limits for knowledge infusion, preventing him from selecting more useful knowledge for himself.


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    Thank you all for your support over these past few days. It¡¯s through your collections and recommendations that this book was promoted as a new Sci-Fi recommendation this week, and its cover finally made it onto the Sci-Fi channel.


    Qian Yu out at sea will work even harder to create better works to repay everyone! The protagonist¡¯s legendary journey has only just begun, and the upcoming trends will surely satisfy everyone.

 Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Chapter 31: Undersea Stealth

    Chapter 38: Chapter 31: Undersea Stealth


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    The Quantum Radar technology was incredibly advanced, allowing for ultra-long-distance scanning, even capable of penetrating large obstacles like mountains¡ªonly the energy consumption was enormous. If the maximum distance omnidirectional scan were activated, the energy points consumed would be astronomical, which the Drone¡¯s energy points could hardly support.


    However, when the Quantum Radar narrowed its scanning range to a very small radius and used it to connect to the Network World, as well as perform various data uploads and downloads, the energy consumption was still huge, but Yan Fei was now able to afford it, which was why he used the Quantum Radar to connect to the network.


    The Auxiliary Brain connected to the internet through the Quantum Radar, allowing for very fast data upload and download speeds. So after downloading language data from various countries, through its powerful calculation ability, it decoded all the linguistic knowledge in the world, enabling it to read all the documentary data in the world.


    Afterward, the Auxiliary Brain continued to download various files from the internet, storing these files in the Intelligent Brain¡¯s database. Next, it categorized and summarized this data, then extrapolated the technologies they contained to supplement its own Technology Tree.


    While languages were quickly decoded, it didn¡¯t mean that other technologies could also be decoded swiftly. This was because all the language rules could be found on the internet without any secrets. As long as enough language use methods were collected, the linguistic technology could be decoded and fully mastered.


    Although technological knowledge could also be found online, most of them were very general, with only a basic introduction. Many specific details were deliberately hidden, so the Auxiliary Brain had to simulate those deliberately obscured details with its powerful calculation ability to extrapolate the complete technology.


    The Auxiliary Brain, although advanced, lacked hacking functions and couldn¡¯t break through internet restrictions to forcibly obtain others¡¯ confidential files. Therefore, it could only download free materials through normal channels or register as a member and pay fees to access confidential materials that could be downloaded. This meant that the documentary data the Auxiliary Brain could download was quite rudimentary, thus it needed to use its calculation ability to simulate experiments to fill in the significant technological gaps.


    Because of these limitations, the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s analysis of technological techniques was bound to be a long-term process and may not even be fruitful. However, Yan Fei didn¡¯t currently have any particular need for technology, so he let the Auxiliary Brain download data on its own from the network, not focusing on this matter for the time being.


    The Level 3 Drone¡¯s energy had reached 100,000 points, enough to support the Drone flying at maximum speed for five consecutive hours, with a maximum flight distance of 5000 kilometers. With economical cruising speed, the longest flight time could even reach ten hours.


    If the Drone was on standby, merely turning on the Quantum Radar to connect to the internet for file transfers, and using the Auxiliary Brain for extensive calculations, the energy points would be sufficient for two hours. Therefore, when the Drone wasn¡¯t going out, Yan Fei used the energy points for network connections and technology analysis after ten o¡¯clock every evening, to avoid wasting energy points.


    On the sixth night, Yan Fei lay in bed and activated the Drone in the canyon. The Drone rose silently up the cliff and then flew towards the east at the height of the treetops. The canyon was very close to the sea, less than twenty kilometers away, and within minutes, the Drone arrived at the seaside.


    Before, when the Drone Quantum Radar was fully powered, it scanned a terrain map within a radius of 500 kilometers and stored the map in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database. Now, navigating with this map, the Drone didn¡¯t have to worry about getting lost and arrived at its destination with ease.


    During the flight, thanks to the Quantum Radar, the Drone avoided all dangers that could expose it. The scope of the Quantum Radar Scan was a half-circle in front of 1 kilometer, keeping the energy points consumption within an acceptable range.


    Seeing the vast sea, Yan Fei felt a surge of excitement.


    He flew the Drone tonight with the intention to test the Drone¡¯s sea entry and underwater capabilities. Because hiding the Drone in the canyon still posed the risk of being detected by satellites above, he had to find a hidden location for the Drone, and the seabed was the perfect docking place.


    Yan Fei chose a very remote coastline, with hardly anyone around during the day, and at night, it was even more deserted.


    The Drone flew silently towards the sea, and when it got two kilometers away from the coastline, with a thought from Yan Fei, the Drone¡¯s nose dipped, and it plunged into the sea water at an angle.


    As soon as the Drone entered the sea water, it began to transform. Its slender and straight wings bent backward and the four weapon mounts underneath the wings automatically retracted into the fuselage, turning the entire body into a more streamline shape advantageous for underwater travel. After the Drone transformed, its rear propeller began spinning rapidly, propelling the Drone forward through the sea water at high speed.


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    The drone entered the sea, but Yan Fei felt no pressure from the seawater nor any change in temperature; everything was just like flying in the air. Then he realized that due to the light conditions, the drone could only observe objects within a limited distance at the bottom of the sea, but sound collection wasn¡¯t affected and, in fact, was even clearer and reached further distances.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone began to navigate underwater, propelled by the large propeller behind it, maintaining a fast speed. However, compared to its flight speed in the air, the speed at the bottom of the sea was significantly slower.


    According to the data shown by the Auxiliary Brain, the drone¡¯s fastest speed at the sea bed was only 150 kilometers per hour. Although this speed couldn¡¯t compare with its aerial flight, it left other ships far behind in comparison.


    Controlling the drone¡¯s underwater navigation for the first time gave Yan Fei a very novel sensation. Just like in the air, the drone moved as if it were an extension of his own body, able to perform whatever action he wished. As the drone swiftly advanced underwater, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the Quantum Radar could still be used at the bottom of the sea. However, due to the seawater, the maximum detection range of the Quantum Radar was reduced to 100 kilometers. But for the sea bed, this hundred-kilometer detection range was already more than sufficient.


    With the Quantum Radar scan, the seabed¡¯s terrain map was precisely displayed in Yan Fei¡¯s mind, then recorded by the Auxiliary Brain, serving as a basis for navigation. Although the sea bottom was pitch-black, with the terrain map provided by the Quantum Radar scans, the drone navigated as easily as walking on a broad road during daylight, making it difficult to lose direction.


    This area was China¡¯s territorial waters, and the average depth of the sea did not exceed 100 meters. But the entire sea appeared somewhat desolate, as the seabed had been emptied of fishery resources due to excessive fishing by fishermen over the years. At least in Yan Fei¡¯s Quantum Radar, he had not detected many large fish. However, as he headed towards the deep sea, the variety of marine life gradually began to increase.


    When the drone had penetrated a hundred kilometers into the ocean, the sea bed¡¯s depth had already exceeded five hundred meters. At this depth, Yan Fei found that it became very difficult for the drone to continue diving deeper. The Auxiliary Brain began to issue warnings, and he immediately realized that he had reached the drone¡¯s maximum diving depth ¡ª five hundred meters below the sea bed.


    Thus, the drone no longer descended and maintained this depth as it rapidly advanced eastward. There were now plenty of marine creatures, with large fish occasionally swimming by the drone. Yan Fei could not directly observe these marine creatures due to the pitch-dark sea bottom. All the marine creatures he saw were shown by the Quantum Radar. In the absence of light, the Quantum Radar became Yan Fei¡¯s eyes.


    The drone quickly traversed a coral reef, and suddenly, a shark burst out from beneath the reef, baring its sharp teeth and biting towards the drone¡¯s wing. Yan Fei was startled, and he tilted the drone to avoid the shark¡¯s attack. Then, the drone sped forward, only to find the shark in hot pursuit.


    A thought crossed Yan Fei¡¯s mind, and he maneuvered the drone to circle in front of him, facing the approaching shark. Unaware of why the drone had suddenly stopped, the shark continued its frantic chase, only to see a flash of fire from the drone¡¯s nose, followed by a large hole appearing in its body. With another flash, the shark¡¯s body was torn apart, its blood dyeing the surrounding sea water red, and its torn corpse attracted other fish to tear and bite at it.


    As it turned out, seeing the shark in pursuit, Yan Fei had activated the Vulcan Gun on the drone¡¯s nose to attack. A few naval cannon rounds had killed a large shark that had dominated the ocean. Although the missile system was no longer usable after the drone entered the sea, the 730 naval cannon at the nose was still operational. Compared to when in the air, aside from the inability to use incendiary rounds and a shortened attack distance, the 30-millimeter bullets retained their full power.


    But to Yan Fei¡¯s disappointment, although he had killed a large shark, no Merit Points were added on the virtual control screen. He used the Quantum Radar to scan and found an even larger fish ten kilometers away. The drone quickly moved to that area, the machine gun roared, and he killed the big fish¡ªyet just like before, the drone¡¯s Merit Points did not increase, remaining at zero.


    Facing such results, Yan Fei was stunned. When the drone was Level 1, even attacking large stray dogs with peas could earn Merit Points, but now killing sharks and large fish much bigger than stray dogs didn¡¯t yield any Merit Points? Was it because the drone had leveled up and the difficulty of advancing had increased, meaning that attacking lower-level targets no longer yielded Merit Points? If that really was the case, Yan Fei¡¯s wish to acquire Merit Points using the abundant large marine animals was completely dashed.


    The weakest Attack Method now available to the drone was the 730 Vulcan Gun at its nose, firing 30-millimeter caliber bullets, immensely powerful, beyond what a person could bear. Even a hit to a part of the body would result in instant death. Moreover, the bullets were fired by igniting ammunition, a force beyond Yan Fei¡¯s control, meaning every bullet struck with full force. Essentially, unlike before with the Steel Ball Bullets, Yan Fei could no longer aim for non-vital parts of an enemy or reduce bullet power to earn Merit Points. So, would he need to kill 10,000 enemies before the drone could Upgrade again?


    Nevertheless, Yan Fei quickly shook off such thoughts; he was certain he would find a way to level up the drone. He believed that where there¡¯s a will, there¡¯s a way. Since he had obtained the Drone Avatar, there must be a way to solve this problem.


    At Levels 1 and 2, the drone could only rely on killing large animals and humans to obtain Merit Points. At Level 3, large animals could no longer provide Merit for the drone. An enigmatic force seemed to restrict the drone¡¯s Upgrading method, leading Yan Fei on a journey he had never contemplated before.


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 Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Chapter 32: Identity Exposure

    Chapter 39: Chapter 32: Identity Exposure


    Yan Fei continued to control the Drone as it glided stealthily under the sea. While familiarizing himself with the Drone¡¯s underwater navigation capabilities, he also recorded various data from it and simultaneously mapped out the seabed¡¯s terrain.


    Compared to flying in the sky, the Drone¡¯s underwater travel consumed a great deal more Energy Points. After all, it had to withstand the sea water¡¯s pressure and break through the water¡¯s resistance to achieve a higher speed. According to the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s comparison of the Drone¡¯s Energy Point consumption at various stages, a full charge of Energy Points could allow the Drone to fly for 5-10 hours in the air, but could only sustain underwater travel for 2.5-5 hours.


    In contrast, the energy consumption of underwater travel was double that of flight in the air. As for the Quantum Radar, although its maximum scanning distance was reduced, its consumption of Energy Points did not decrease at all.


    Yan Fei calculated the Drone¡¯s position, the remaining Energy Points, and the current time, and chose not to have the Drone return but instead continued to navigate it eastward. By midnight, the Drone¡¯s Energy Points were not abundant, but it coincided with the Drone data refresh, and the Energy Points were restored to full, supporting the Drone¡¯s continued advance.


    The Drone kept heading east, and it was not until sunlight began to appear on the sea surface that Yan Fei finally stopped. He realized he had spent more than 8 hours traveling under the sea, and at that moment, the Drone was located in the High Seas, 600 km east of Shanghai.


    The Drone was in a flat seabed area, with sea sand covering the bottom. The deepest part was only 450 meters, ideal for the Drone to take a temporary rest there. Silently hidden at the bottom of the sea, 450 meters deep, there was no one who could detect its existence.


    So, Yan Fei found a relatively flat area on the seabed and settled the Drone there. Without underwater currents or large marine creatures, the Drone would be very safe. With 5,000 points of Energy remaining, if the Drone did not make any significant movements and simply stayed put at the bottom of the sea, it would only use a small amount of energy to resist the pressure of the seawater, thus it was fully capable of lasting until the 12:00 AM energy refresh.


    After dealing with the Drone¡¯s parking, Yan Fei¡¯s consciousness returned to his body. After a night of undersea adventure, he was utterly exhausted. As soon as his consciousness returned to his body, he fell asleep immediately and didn¡¯t wake up until three in the afternoon.


    In the next two days, Yan Fei continued to control the Drone every night, exploring the secrets of the vast and boundless ocean. Eventually, the Drone had traveled 1,500 km to the east. Along the way, the Auxiliary Brain had completed the terrain mapping of the passed terrains; with this map, he would never get lost in this area again.


    Moreover, the Drone¡¯s maximum Control Distance had reached an astounding 5,000 km, so even if the Drone was 1,500 km away from Yan Fei¡¯s body, it didn¡¯t affect his control over the Drone at all.


    During the exploration, the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar identified numerous sunken ships on the seabed, including warships sunk during battles and merchant ships from several hundred years ago. Although Yan Fei knew that there must be a huge amount of Wealth within these sunken ships, he was unable to salvage them. After all, the Drone had no hands or feet to lift the treasures, so he could only remember their locations regretfully, waiting for a future opportunity to salvage them.


    In his undersea exploration, not only did Yan Fei discover sunken ships but he also witnessed many oceanic wonders and even many marine creatures unheard of before, all of which broadened his horizons. His understanding of the Underwater World now surpassed that of many Ocean Experts.


    That night, Yan Fei was still controlling the Drone, navigating eastward under the sea. Suddenly, the noise from outside the house awakened his body. Yan Fei was startled and his consciousness immediately returned to his body, just in time to discover that someone had opened his window from the outside and was climbing into the room.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t move, pretending to be sound asleep while he slightly opened his eyes to watch the situation at the window.


    A Man in black, wearing dark clothes from head to toe, his head covered in black cloth, with only his eyes and hands visible, silently climbed in through the window. Upon entering, the intruder rolled on the ground and stealthily infiltrated the room with agile movements.


    Yan Fei remained still. After the Man in black had entered and checked on Yan Fei lying on the bed, he tiptoed closer, holding a piece of white cloth. After hesitating a few times, he was about to cover Yan Fei¡¯s face with the cloth when Yan Fei suddenly opened his eyes and threw a punch, hitting the Man in black right in the stomach.


    With his immense strength, Yan Fei¡¯s simple punch sent the Man in black flying, crashing heavily into the wall behind before collapsing to the ground, unable to move.


    Yan Fei sat up, turned on the light, strode over to the wall, grabbed the Man in black, and yanked the cloth from his face, only to find that the intruder was a skinny young man with blond hair, grinning in pain. It seemed Yan Fei¡¯s punch had not been gentle. If Yan Fei had put his full strength into the punch, it likely would have been lethal.


    Yan Fei lifted the young man, stared into his eyes, and demanded fiercely, ¡°Who are you? Why are you in my room in the middle of the night?¡±


    The blond-haired Man in black kept bending over and coughing, and it took him a while to recover before he said, ¡°I¡¯ll be honest, I¡¯m a thief, I wanted to steal something from here.¡±


    Yan Fei pointed to the white cloth on the ground and asked, ¡°What is that?¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, confessed honestly, ¡°That was ether I had stolen from the hospital. I was planning to use it to knock you out.¡±


    Yan Fei picked up the white cloth and, indeed, smelled the scent of ether on it. He threw the cloth far away and then opened the window, pulled up a chair to sit, and looked at Huang Mao kneeling on the ground. ¡°What were you trying to steal from my place?¡± he asked.


    Huang Mao, the man in black, hesitated before speaking, ¡°I noticed that most of the houses in this area have been demolished, and the residents have mostly left. I wanted to sneak in to steal some things to sell¡ªwho knew you hadn¡¯t moved out yet.¡±


    Yan Fei saw that Huang Mao, the man in black, had a flicker in his eyes when he answered, which immediately raised Yan Fei¡¯s suspicions. He thought the man looked familiar, but couldn¡¯t place where he had seen him before. Then he suddenly remembered the Drone Avatar and opened the database in the Auxiliary Brain to search its contents. With the help of the Intelligent Brain, he quickly found the figure of Huang Mao, the man in black, in the database.


    Previously, the surveillance video from the drone was stored on a storage card. After the Drone Upgrade, the data on the storage card was transferred to the database of the Auxiliary Brain. With a search by the Intelligent Brain, he found footage that showed Huang Mao, the man in black, appearing twice: once with a thug outside the house surveilling him, and another time on the night he attacked the Marquis¡¯s subordinates.


    That night, Yan Fei, controlling the drone, had carried out an attack using steel balls on the Marquis¡¯s men. This man in black, Huang Mao, was among those injured. He was rather lucky; a steel ball had gone right through the muscles of his calf, causing no major harm, which is why he was able to recover so quickly.


    Having discovered these two pieces of footage, Yan Fei immediately knew who Huang Mao, the man in black, was¡ªhe was one of the Marquis¡¯s men. Given the Marquis had turned into a Traitor, Yan Fei was certainly not going to let him go, so sooner or later, he was going to trouble the Marquis again. Only, the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng had gone into hiding and couldn¡¯t be found at the moment. Yan Fei hadn¡¯t even made his move yet when the Marquis¡¯s man showed up in front of him again.


    Yet Yan Fei still had doubts and didn¡¯t understand why Huang Mao, the man in black, would appear before him like this. He began to intimidate him, hoping to get some useful intelligence out of him.


    Yan Fei let out a cold laugh and said, ¡°Trying to fool me? You think I don¡¯t know who you are? Half a month ago, you and a man with spots on his face were watching me from downstairs. Do you think I wasn¡¯t aware? You¡¯re one of the Marquis¡¯s men.¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, shook his head repeatedly, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t know you, and you don¡¯t know me. I have no idea what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    Yan Fei slammed his hand onto the table, which surprisingly shattered the table, and he sneered, ¡°Since you¡¯re unwilling to confess, I¡¯m going to stop being nice to you.¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, seeing Yan Fei casually shattering the table and gesturing repeatedly toward his own head, was immediately terrified out of his wits and begged, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, don¡¯t kill me, please.¡±


    Yan Fei originally wanted to scare Huang Mao, the man in black, who unexpectedly thought Yan Fei was going to kill him. Yan Fei¡¯s heart stirred, and he said, ¡°You think I¡¯m going to kill you?¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, trembled as he spoke, ¡°I know you have a drone behind you, the one that crippled the Marquis¡¯s men. You¡¯re definitely going to kill me.¡±


    Yan Fei was startled and quickly asked, ¡°How do you know about the drone?¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, replied, ¡°I was injured by your drone before, but fortunately, the wounds were not severe, so I wasn¡¯t hospitalized. Today I went to ask the Marquis for ¡®nutritional fees¡¯ and while waiting in the hallway, I overheard them saying you¡¯re the one who killed Xiao Long, that you¡¯re also the one who used a drone to cripple the Marquis¡¯s men.¡±


    Yan Fei was truly shocked and immediately asked, ¡°What exactly did you overhear?¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, hesitated, but upon seeing Yan Fei¡¯s fierce eyes, he quickly confessed, ¡°When I went to see the Marquis, I heard him discussing matters with Brother Cheng in the room so I waited outside. Little did I know, they were speaking about you, so I eavesdropped. The Marquis had previously sent his men to find the drone, but they had no luck. Unexpectedly, today a peripheral thug claimed he saw the drone under a big bridge.¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, sneaked a glance at Yan Fei and, noting Yan Fei¡¯s pensive look, quickly continued, ¡°Once the Marquis got this information, he sent people to search around the big bridge, and they found at a nearby store¡¯s entrance a monitor that was always on. They indeed saw the drone in the monitor¡¯s footage, as well as discovered that the drone was being flown under the bridge. The vehicle from which you launched the drone, was driven by yourself. More than ten minutes later, the drone flew back and entered through the window of your car. They analyzed this time frame and concluded it was when the loanshark Company was attacked by a drone. So, they confirmed that you were the mastermind behind the drone, that you were the one opposing us.¡±


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 Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Chapter 33: Morse Code

    Chapter 40: Chapter 33: Morse Code


    Yan Fei¡¯s vest was soaked in a cold sweat, realizing that despite all his careful planning, he still slipped up on a minor detail, leading to his identity being exposed. However, there was no helping it, with Shanghai being not that large, yet packed with a population of over twenty million, how could one possibly find a place in the city area completely devoid of people?


    For the sake of security, China had casted a tight net of surveillance, cameras everywhere. It was impossible for Yan Fei to avoid all the surveillance cameras; inadvertently leaving video evidence was an unavoidable dilemma. He looked at Huang Mao, the man in black, and asked further: ¡°What else did you hear? Tell me everything, honestly.¡±


    Having already betrayed, Huang Mao, the man in black, had no more psychological barriers to his defection. He replied, ¡°The Marquis said that they¡¯ve contacted an expert, who¡¯s about to come and capture you; you¡¯re as good as dead. I was monitoring you earlier and knew that you just received a billion in cash, so I thought I¡¯d capture you first, get the cash from you, then leave the Marquis and go live an easy life on my own. Little did I know you were so formidable, catching me just like that.¡±


    Out of curiosity, Yan Fei asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t you see the online video of my fierce battle with the South Korean? Didn¡¯t you know I was capable? And you still dared to come at me alone?¡±


    Huang Mao, the man in black, replied with a wry smile, ¡°I saw it, but I thought it was doctored, and as a martial artist, I never took Taekwondo seriously, so I didn¡¯t find defeating it a big deal. I¡¯ve trained in Kung Fu myself, and I¡¯m fairly skilled. With ether on hand, I thought I could capture you by just being cautious. I didn¡¯t expect to end up captured by you instead.¡±


    Only then did Yan Fei understand the cause and effect of why Huang Mao, the man in black, had come to launch a sneak attack. His expression had shifted from initial surprise to calm. He inquired, ¡°Does anyone else know about this?¡±


    Huang Mao said, ¡°The Marquis and his men don¡¯t trust their own people, fearing a leak if someone spills the beans. You¡¯d get the message and run away, so they haven¡¯t told the rest yet. Even the little brother who tipped me off doesn¡¯t know the reason. Though I knew, I wanted to monopolize that billion, so I came alone without telling anyone else.¡±


    Yan Fei peered out the window and indeed spotted a car outside, but it was empty inside. Besides that, he saw no sign of anyone else around.


    Being decisive in his actions, upon realizing his identity was exposed, Yan Fei immediately had thoughts of nipping the danger in the bud. With a single thought, a drone resting 1500 kilometers away on the ocean floor promptly surfaced, then left the water¡¯s embrace and hovered into the sky. As soon as the drone departed the sea surface, it began to transform, reverting to the form of the ¡°Predator Drone¡± it had been before. Under the control of the Auxiliary Brain, the drone turned direction and sped toward Shanghai.


    The drone wasn¡¯t a stealth aircraft. When flying in the air, it was easily detectable by other radars. Accordingly, the drone maintained a distance of no more than five meters above the sea surface during its flight, a height low enough to avoid detection by the radars of other forces.


    A normal airplane simply couldn¡¯t undertake ultra-long distance flights at such a low altitude; it was too dangerous, and one slight mishap could send the aircraft plummeting into the ocean. But this predicament was not at all challenging for Yan Fei. With help from the Auxiliary Brain and the precision detection of the Quantum Radar, Yan Fei could easily control the drone at this altitude, flying swiftly without the slightest concern about diving headfirst into the sea.


    Yan Fei had previously wanted to eliminate Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis, but due to a twist of fate, they slipped away, and Yan Fei could not trace them. Now that they had uncovered Yan Fei¡¯s true identity and were conspiring against him, Yan Fei was left with no way out. He had to fight with everything he had to completely eradicate these two malignant tumors, ensuring they would no longer disturb his life.


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Where are your Marquis and Zhang Baocheng now?¡±


    Huang Mao replied, ¡°They¡¯re both at the last stronghold outside Marquis¡¯s City. With Brother Cheng¡¯s villa having been burned and currently under renovation, and you having taken down Marquis¡¯s Warehouse, the Marquis and Brother Cheng have been staying in that last hideout recently, inseparable like shadows.¡±


    Yan Fei inquired further, ¡°Are you certain they are at the hideout you mentioned?¡±


    Huang Mao confirmed, ¡°I¡¯m sure they will be there all night, because they¡¯re expecting a guest this evening, said to be some important person.¡±


    Yan Fei stated, ¡°Lead me to your Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, and don¡¯t try anything cunning, or you¡¯ll experience my methods firsthand.¡±


    Yan Fei was a man of action. Having decided to take out Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis, he immediately set about carrying out his plan. He escorted Huang Mao downstairs; demolition had already begun in this area, and nearly all of its former residents had left. Thus, at night, it was generally deserted, and no one saw Yan Fei and Huang Mao descend.


    Reaching the ground floor, Yan Fei had intended to drive his own minivan, but considering he was on a mission to kill, he decided against using his own vehicle to minimize the risk of exposure. Instead, he got into the car driven by Huang Mao.


    Huang Mao took the driver¡¯s seat, and Yan Fei sat in the back, his face obscured behind Huang Mao. Huang Mao then drove towards the Marquis¡¯s stronghold. The car headed east and soon arrived in the suburbs on the eastern edge of the city, where there was a large, standalone courtyard.


    Yan Fei instructed Huang Mao to park the car on a vacant lot near the courtyard. The lot was part of a real estate development yet to be officially started, so locals used it as a makeshift parking lot. Under the bright lights, a few vehicles were parked sporadically, and there was no sign of an attendant collecting fees.


    The lot offered an unobstructed view of the Marquis¡¯s exclusive courtyard. The property covered a substantial area, its buildings topped at two stories, surrounded by tall walls affixed with broken glass shards and concertina wire that was likely electrified. Surveillance cameras were installed in several corners of the wall, rotating now and then, suggesting someone inside was monitoring the exterior through them.


    At first glance, the security of the Marquis¡¯s private courtyard appeared less formidable than that of Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa. However, Yan Fei dared not let his guard down¡ªhow could he be sure that it wasn¡¯t more tightly secured on the inside? Seated in the back of the car, he put on a Sun Wukong mask from his Universal Space and hid in the darkness, silently waiting for the right moment to act.


    The sight of Yan Fei donning a mask sent a chill through Huang Mao. The Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were now aware of Yan Fei¡¯s identity, so Yan Fei¡¯s presence surely meant he was there to prevent any leak of information. To ensure no secrets were spilled, Yan Fei would certainly kill both the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng. And since Huang Mao knew Yan Fei¡¯s secret, would Yan Fei kill him too? The more Huang Mao thought about it, the more afraid he became, and his terror slowly pushed him to the brink of collapse. His body started to shake, making the car tremble as well, which from the outside looked as though someone inside was rocking the vehicle with sexual activity.


    Yan Fei did not know what was going through Huang Mao¡¯s mind. His targets were the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng. Seeing Huang Mao shaking uncontrollably, he decided not to interfere as long as Huang Mao did not interfere with his operation. If Huang Mao dared to play any tricks, Yan Fei would not hesitate to eliminate him.


    The drone was 1500 kilometers away from Shanghai, with a maximum flight speed of 1000 kilometers/hour. Thus, the drone could return to Shanghai in no less than one and a half hours at top speed. It took Yan Fei and Huang Mao half an hour to arrive at the Marquis¡¯s courtyard, meaning the drone would arrive in an hour. Once the drone returned, Yan Fei would take control of it to launch an attack on the courtyard and completely eradicate the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, eliminating all future threats.


    Hunkered down in the car, Yan Fei kept constant vigilance over the distant, independent courtyard. Observing the tightly shut gates and the absence of people coming and going, his unease grew, prompting him to question Huang Mao. Swearing on his life, Huang Mao assured him that both the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were indeed inside. They were just being discreet, refraining from venturing out to avoid drawing the neighbors¡¯ suspicion and risking a report.


    Seeing Huang Mao on the verge of collapsing, Yan Fei believed his words and continued to surveil the Marquis¡¯s independent courtyard from the vacant lot turned parking space. Soon, over twenty minutes passed, with more cars gradually entering the parking lot and parking near Huang Mao¡¯s vehicle.


    Yan Fei turned his attention to the distant courtyard, but something felt off. The parking lot was vast, with few cars parked far apart¡ªso why had these newly arrived cars all parked next to his? What¡¯s more, Yan Fei grew suspicious when he noticed no one exiting the vehicles after they parked.


    Suddenly on high alert, Yan Fei watched as another car entered the lot and began looking for a spot. Coincidentally, this car parked right in front of Huang Mao¡¯s, completely blocking its possible exit route. Glancing around, Yan Fei realized his car had somehow been surrounded by four vehicles, with his means of escape blocked on all sides.


    Yan Fei knew something was terribly wrong and quickly ran through his mind what could have gone awry. He noticed Huang Mao was still shaking uncontrollably in the car, causing the vehicle to vibrate. Suddenly, it dawned on him¡ªthe shaking had a rhythm. Recognizing this pattern, everything clicked: it was Morse Code.


    Huang Mao was more than meets the eye; he had staged an act in Yan Fei¡¯s presence, feigning fear and shaking to make the car quiver while using the vehicle¡¯s vibrations to send out a Morse Code message. Undoubtedly, the surveillance cameras in the distant courtyard had picked up this message, and the cars were called in response.


    Yan Fei caught on to the deception but refrained from rash actions. Knowledgeable about Morse Code himself, he studied Huang Mao¡¯s trembling frequency and quickly deciphered the message Huang Mao had sent: ¡°I am being held hostage, a formidable enemy seeks to kill the Marquis, send backup immediately.¡± Once the message was delivered, Huang Mao repeated it in a loop.

 Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Chapter 34: Showcasing Divine Might

    Chapter 41: Chapter 34: Showcasing Divine Might


    Yan Fei swiftly cracked the Morse Code, and seeing that this string of Morse Code didn¡¯t reveal too much information, he felt slightly relieved.


    Yan Fei began to discreetly observe the several cars that had surrounded him. His body, transformed by a mysterious power, had acquired some amazing effects. For instance, his eyes had become increasingly sharp; even in the dark of night, as long as there was a glimmer of light, he could see far into the distance.


    Looking through the car window, Yan Fei noticed that the four vehicles blocking his car were filled with people, and all of them were burly men.


    In the car to the right, Yan Fei spotted a familiar face¡ªit was the hulking Second Xie often seen with Zhang Baocheng. Unaware that Yan Fei could see him through the pitch-black window, he was gesturing something to the others in the car.


    As Yan Fei was observing, he saw someone in the surrounding cars start to make a call using a mobile phone. Then, the car door of the vehicle blocking his path opened, and a big man from the back seat got out, pretending to casually walk towards Yan Fei¡¯s car with his right hand behind his back.


    With his exceptional vision, Yan Fei immediately spotted in the reflection of the car window that the man had a pistol in his hand behind his back. As this man got out of the car, which served as a signal, the doors of the adjacent vehicles opened slightly, with the large men inside tensing up, gripping the doors tightly, ready to burst out at any moment. Without exception, they too had pistols in their hands.


    Seeing that the adversary was about to take action, and they were armed with weapons, Yan Fei¡¯s heart started to race, and adrenaline surged through his veins.


    The gun-toting man nonchalantly approached Yan Fei. Just as he was about to make a move, he saw Yan Fei suddenly strike out, chopping at the throat of Huang Mao, who sat in the front seat of the car, and with only one blow, shattered his windpipe.


    Huang Mao¡¯s body shuddered, his hands desperately clutching at his throat as he writhed, blood frothing from his mouth along with gurgling noises, clearly on the brink of death.


    Having taken down Huang Mao with one strike, the approaching big man was startled. Before he could react, he saw Yan Fei punch out, shattering the window next to the back seat. His left hand reached out quickly, grasping the big man¡¯s collar, pulling him tightly against him, then forcefully slamming him into the car body.


    A ¡°bang¡± sounded as the man¡¯s head struck the top of the car, instantly causing blood to gush out, knocking him unconscious, and the pistol he was holding in his backhand fell to the ground.


    The large men in the car to the left noticed the commotion and immediately opened their door and jumped out. Yan Fei pushed away the unconscious big man, jumped through the window, and with a roar of anger, he somehow tore the car door right off, then threw it with force. The flying door spun towards the men who had just jumped out of their car, who didn¡¯t have time to react before being struck by the high-speed rotating car door, falling in a heap on the ground, dead or alive unknown. One of the big men was even cut in half by the door, his intestines and viscera spilling onto the ground in a gruesome sight.


    Having dealt with the enemies in the car to the left, Yan Fei didn¡¯t pause. He took a swift step and charged at the car blocking his exit route. The people inside reacted slightly slower and didn¡¯t have time to get out. They watched as Yan Fei charged over, his fist shattering the driver¡¯s side window. His left hand reached inside, yanked a man out, and smashed him repeatedly on the hood, then casually tossed the man five or six meters away. The man rolled a few times upon landing and struck a nearby rock, immediately bleeding profusely from his head and losing consciousness.


    The others inside the car were shocked and quickly raised their pistols to shoot at Yan Fei. Yan Fei bent over to dodge the bullets. He pressed down on the hood, pushing hard to make the car rapidly retreat. Inside, the men kept shooting, bullets whizzing past Yan Fei¡¯s back, narrowly missing him.


    Yan Fei kept his body even lower, continuing to push the car backward. With the Pilot ejected, there was no one inside to control the car. Under Yan Fei¡¯s force, the car retreated quickly. Behind the open space of the parking area lay a cliff over ten meters high, and withstanding a barrage of bullets, he ferociously pushed the car over the edge. The car dropped off the cliff with a loud crash and continued to tumble down, finally rolling into the pond at the bottom.


    The several big men inside were severely injured as they rolled down with the car. Not one managed to escape and were all submerged in the water. They were certain to die if no one came to their rescue.


    Yan Fei eliminated the enemies in two cars with lightning speed, his ferocity resembling that of a demon crawling out from underground, leaving the enemies in the other two cars terrified.


    The car on the right, under Second Xie¡¯s loud yelling, suddenly accelerated in reverse, then turned around and sped towards Yan Fei at high speed.


    Yan Fei stood his ground without dodging. He steadied himself in a horse stance, his muscles bulging, as he focused intently on the approaching car. Suddenly, he roared and leaped high, and as he came down, he punched the hood of the oncoming car with tremendous force.


    The front of the car quickly crumpled, and due to its rapid speed and the massive inertia, the rear of the car lifted high, flipping over Yan Fei¡¯s head, crashing to the ground. After landing, it rolled several times, sparks flying as it slid on the ground and finally smashed against a solid rock.


    Due to the severe collision, the car¡¯s fuel tank started to rupture and leak. The spilled gasoline was ignited by the sparks from the vehicle¡¯s slide, instantly bursting into a large fire. The fire then spread to the fuel tank, causing a massive explosion that engulfed the entire car in flames. Not a single person from inside the car managed to escape.


    The car that was blocked ahead saw Yan Fei¡¯s heroic performance and was frightened out of their wits. The people inside began firing their guns wildly out of the car, but the angle was off, completely missing Yan Fei. The driver, even more decisively, turned the car around and sped away from the scene.


    Yan Fei did not pursue them, letting them escape. After all, his target tonight wasn¡¯t these small fries. Even if a few got away, it wasn¡¯t a big deal. He was still wearing the Sun Wukong mask, so they didn¡¯t know who he was. Even if they escaped, they posed no threat to him.


    For the first time in a long while, Yan Fei fully utilized his strength and displayed terrifying combat power. In an instant, he took out everyone in the three cars. He then realized that his current strength had reached a very high level, even beyond his own imagination. Although he hadn¡¯t reached the Acquired Peak, his strength was at least five times that of a normal Acquired Expert.


    Yan Fei mercilessly took out these enemies not because he was cruel but because he needed to survive, and to do so, he had to eliminate his enemies. Mercy toward an enemy is cruelty toward oneself. He was not without kindness, but he reserved it not for his enemies. He didn¡¯t want to die, so his enemies had to.


    Yan Fei¡¯s plan originally was to wait until the Drone returned to Shanghai before taking action. With the Drone¡¯s overpowering strength, he might even be able to eliminate the enemy without lifting a finger. But plans never keep up with changes; Morse Code signals sent by Huang Mao forced him to reveal himself earlier, so the timing of his action was also much earlier. Although it was regrettable not to have the Drone, Yan Fei¡¯s attack methods were not limited to just the Drone.


    Since he had already gone on a killing spree, Yan Fei no longer held back. He looked at the distant Courtyard and then sprinted rapidly, quickly arriving under the Courtyard¡¯s high wall. Then with one leap, he climbed onto the wall, threw a piece of clothing over the electric fence, and jumped into the Courtyard.


    The people inside the Courtyard had a clear view of the great battle that had taken place in the open space outside. According to their arrangements, the people they sent out were supposed to have the upper hand. Yet, they didn¡¯t expect Yan Fei to be so ferocious that he quickly turned the tables with a counterattack, catching them off guard and leaving them without time to provide support from inside.


    Seeing Yan Fei burst in, the people inside were shocked, and they immediately sounded the alarm. Soon, dozens of thugs ran out from the rooms inside the Courtyard, wielding various weapons.


    Standing in the Courtyard, Yan Fei observed that the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were standing on the second-floor balcony with faces full of shock, looking as if they couldn¡¯t believe their eyes. As soon as they saw that Yan Fei, wearing the mask, had noticed them, they shrank back in fear and entered one of the rooms on the second floor, hastily closing the door behind them.


    Yan Fei snorted coldly, kicking down two black-clad men who approached him with cleavers, then knocked down a burly man with a single punch. He casually picked up the baseball bat the burly man had dropped and made his way through, striking down anyone in his path. With his extraordinary strength now and his swings too fast to see, anyone who faced him didn¡¯t stand a chance. Anyone coming near Yan Fei went down instantly.


    As Yan Fei advanced, those burly men fell to the ground one after another, clutching their limbs and wailing in agony.


    The ferocity of Yan Fei scared the thugs from coming any closer. They just shouted loudly and encircled him from a distance. Yan Fei threw the baseball bat from his hand far away, startling the surrounding thugs. Yan Fei then leaped up, hooking his hand onto a railing on the second floor and flipping himself over to land on the balcony. He pinpointed the room, kicked at the door, and toppled the tightly closed door.


    Yan Fei walked into the room and saw that inside were indeed the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, along with a sturdy young man.


    Upon seeing Yan Fei, Zhang Baocheng immediately trembled with fear. He said, ¡°You are Yan Fei, you must be Yan Fei, I know it¡¯s you. You¡¯ve killed so many of us; you¡¯re dead for sure.¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t remove the Sun Wukong mask from his face and simply chuckled coldly, ignoring Zhang Baocheng¡¯s words. He intended to kill this person who for some absurd reason caused him trouble and acted as a Traitor.


    If it hadn¡¯t been for Zhang Baocheng¡¯s greed trying to take advantage of Yan Fei¡¯s property, Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t have fallen into such a perilous situation. Even if the upgrade of his Drone Avatar was a bit slower, it would have been safe for him. Unlike now, where he had faced several life-and-death crises. Therefore, the situation Yan Fei faced now was entirely caused by Zhang Baocheng, making him his greatest enemy.


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 Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Chapter 35 Mutual Defeat

    Chapter 42: Chapter 35 Mutual Defeat


    As Yan Fei walked towards Zhang Baocheng, a sturdy young man stood out, blocked Yan Fei¡¯s path, and said with a fist-clasped salute, ¡°This brother here, I am Sun Li from the Cangzhou Sun Family, the eldest son of Sun Tie. May I ask if you could do me the honor of sparing Mr. Zhang¡¯s life?¡±


    Watching the pride on Sun Li¡¯s face as he introduced himself, Yan Fei felt a stir in his heart. This Cangzhou Sun Family must be the legendary martial arts household. He could tell that Sun Li was formidable, and although he didn¡¯t know exactly what made Sun Li so, he was sure that he was not one to be trifled with. If Sun Li was this formidable, then the Cangzhou Sun Family standing behind him was definitely even more so.


    If it were any other time, Yan Fei would naturally give Sun Li face, as he had no desire to unwittingly provoke such a martial arts family. Once you kill the minor member, the senior ones come after you immediately, and the trouble would be endless. But now Yan Fei needed to keep his secret safe; he had to kill Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis tonight, so naturally, he wouldn¡¯t give face to Sun Li.


    Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°I must kill them today, and if you intend to stop me, then we are enemies, and it is a fight to the death. No matter if it¡¯s the Sun Family or any other family, no one can save the lives of these two men.¡±


    Sun Li¡¯s complexion changed, not expecting his name to be of no use and feeling his dignity affronted. He took a step back, extended his right hand, assumed a starting pose, and said, ¡°In that case, I will have to offend.¡±


    Yan Fei appeared composed on the surface but was inwardly anxious. With Sun Li blocking his way to Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis, and so many thugs below the building, those thugs had been caught off guard by his previous attack, allowing him to barge in. If they came to their senses and pulled out firearms like pistols, his situation would become troublesome. The henchmen who had attempted to ambush him all had pistols; Yan Fei did not believe that the Marquis¡¯ stronghold would be without such powerful weapons.


    If Yan Fei couldn¡¯t quickly take care of the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng today, then his identity as the drone master would undoubtedly be exposed. The Drone had killed too many people under his control, already disrupting social order, and was sure to attract national attention. At that point, he would not only face the nation¡¯s pursuit, but also the relentless assassination from the organization behind Zhang Baocheng, leading to his life on the run.


    Sun Li, who was blocking Yan Fei, seemed to be quite capable, and even in a life-and-death struggle, Yan Fei wasn¡¯t sure he could defeat him. Moreover, Sun Li didn¡¯t need to engage Yan Fei in a life-and-death fight; he just needed to delay him until the Marquis¡¯ men arrived with their powerful weapons, and Yan Fei would be finished, as after all, he was no deity and couldn¡¯t block bullets. His Drone Avatar was still en route to Shanghai, at least thirty minutes away, and right now, the only thing he could rely on was himself, but what should he do?


    Yan Fei rapidly considered various strategies in his mind. According to Huang Mao¡¯s confession, the only people who knew Yan Fei was the man behind the drone were the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng. To keep it secret, there was a high chance that they hadn¡¯t disclosed this information, meaning that if he killed the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng now, he could continue to conceal his identity.


    Since Sun Li didn¡¯t engage him head-on, correspondingly, Yan Fei didn¡¯t have to clash to the death with Sun Li, so all he had to do was bypass Sun Li and kill the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng.


    Sun Li, facing the masked man, felt a sense of trepidation in his heart. He had always been confident in his strength, but the man before him was clearly no simple adversary; the aura alone emanating from him indicated that he was not to be underestimated, his strength possibly even greater than Sun Li¡¯s own. Yet with an obligation entrusted to him, he had to complete the task at hand and couldn¡¯t just retreat.


    Yan Fei locked eyes with Sun Li then suddenly charged at him, aiming a punch at Sun Li¡¯s face. Sun Li dodged to the side and kicked at Yan Fei¡¯s chest. Yan Fei then surged forward abruptly, striking his own chest against Sun Li¡¯s leg. Yan Fei took a heavy blow to the chest, and a mouthful of fresh blood spurted out, spraying through the mask¡¯s openings directly onto Sun Li¡¯s face, causing his vision to blur.


    Startled, Sun Li prepared to back away, only to catch sight of Yan Fei¡¯s fist swinging at an angle, brutally hitting his temple. Sun Li, struck hard, staggered back, stars bursting in his vision, and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up again.


    The exchange between the two was an instant affair, resulting in mutual injury. Yan Fei had been kicked in the chest, and Sun Li had suffered even more, struck in the critical point of the temple.


    Yan Fei, self-taught, had received guidance from Wang Yong, but his kung fu was honed through practice and real combat; his footwork surely couldn¡¯t compare with Sun Li¡¯s. Moreover, he had a disadvantage; time was precious to him, and he couldn¡¯t afford any waste, so he had to fight swiftly and decisively.


    To achieve a swift resolution, Yan Fei had no choice but to employ a tactic that would injure both himself and his opponent. Through precise calculation, he traded his injury for Sun Li¡¯s loss of combat power. Sun Li, in his life, had never encountered such a method of combat, and caught unawares, was promptly knocked down by Yan Fei.


    Although Yan Fei had been struck hard in the chest, his body was robust; his injury was healing rapidly, and thus it wasn¡¯t as severe as it appeared, and he still had the ability to move. He glanced briefly at Sun Li lying on the ground and hesitated for a moment but chose not to continue attacking him.


    Yan Fei endured the pain in his chest, bypassed Sun Li, and charged towards the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng, who were stunned by the turn of events. They had thought that with Sun Li present, they would have been able to fend off Yan Fei for a while, allowing them to escape and rally their men outside with pistols for a comeback. But to their astonishment, Sun Li had fallen at the first encounter, and the masked man before them still had the capacity to move.


    Seeing Yan Fei rushing over, the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were terrified, their nerves shattered. They shouted and ran in opposite directions. Having lived in luxury for so many years, they had become accustomed to an easy life and had long lost the courage and agility of their younger days; they dared not engage Yan Fei in combat.


    Just with a stride, Yan Fei caught up to the Marquis. With a backhanded palm, he viciously struck the Marquis¡¯s back, eliciting a scream of agony from the latter as a large mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, mingled with shattered internal organs. The Marquis was sent flying, brutally slamming into the wall. Before the Marquis¡¯s body could slide down, Yan Fei stepped forward again, fiercely kicking the Marquis¡¯s neck. His bones emitted a crisp snap, and, incredibly, his entire head twisted to one side¡ªa sign that his spine had been kicked clean through.


    The Marquis¡¯s head was now twisted to the side, his eyes filled with disbelief. He had not expected to be killed in such a manner. Unwilling to accept his fate, he thought of the beautiful life he had yet to enjoy. How could he just die like this?


    Yan Fei withdrew his foot, and the Marquis slowly collapsed to the ground, his eyes void of life, thoroughly dead.


    Zhang Baocheng had managed only a few steps before witnessing the Marquis instantly killed. Seeing Yan Fei coming after him, terror seized his soul, and he found himself unable to take another step.


    Yan Fei was about to catch up and finish off Zhang Baocheng when Sun Li, who was lying on the ground, suddenly sprang up and clutched Yan Fei¡¯s neck, pulling him down to the ground with a strong yank. It turned out that although Sun Li had been struck in a vital area by Yan Fei, his family¡¯s profound knowledge included a technique to quickly replenish his energy, allowing him to regain a small portion of his mobility rather swiftly. He then seized the opportune moment when Yan Fei¡¯s back was exposed while pursuing Zhang Baocheng and launched a surprise attack, succeeding in gripping Yan Fei¡¯s neck.


    Caught off guard, Yan Fei was pressed to the floor by Sun Li. As he struggled fiercely, Sun Li exerted all his effort to subdue him, and the two rolled around tumultuously, knocking over the contents of the room and leaving chaos in their wake.


    Zhang Baocheng, having narrowly escaped death, internally rejoiced at his luck. Watching Yan Fei pinned down by Sun Li, he felt an after-shock of fear but didn¡¯t dare approach to attack, quickly fleeing the room to save his own life.


    As Yan Fei saw Zhang Baocheng escaping, anxiety flooded him, and the struggle with Sun Li aggravated his previous internal injury, causing him to cough up another mouthful of fresh blood. Sun Li dared not let go, fearing Yan Fei would escape if he did.


    However, Yan Fei¡¯s body had been transformed by a mysterious power and was now eight times stronger than before. Having reached this level of strength, some secret abilities began to awaken. As Yan Fei spat out the blood, the slowly depleting strength inside his body began to rapidly replenish.


    Initially overwhelmed, Yan Fei, with Sun Li pressing down on him from behind, suddenly mustered his strength and astonishingly rose to his feet. Sun Li, hanging on his back, tightened his grip in shock, locking both hands around Yan Fei¡¯s neck and clamping his legs around Yan Fei¡¯s, rendering him immobile.


    Yan Fei roared, then suddenly slammed backward, crashing into the wall with great force. Sun Li took the brunt of the impact, his bones nearly scattered by the collision, and his grip weakened substantially.


    Seeing Sun Li¡¯s grip on his neck weaken, Yan Fei rejoiced, planning to crash into the wall again, but then he felt Sun Li¡¯s strength augment, restraining his movements. Roaring once more, Yan Fei turned around, using Sun Li as a weapon to smash through the wall of the room and emerge into the hallway. Then he leaped high and plunged toward the ground floor. Mid-fall, Yan Fei twisted, positioning Sun Li underneath him.


    With a thunderous crash, Yan Fei slammed heavily onto the ground. The terrifying impact fractured Sun Li¡¯s bones, his strength rapidly ebbing as he was forced to release his hold on Yan Fei¡¯s neck. Even though Sun Li had cushioned his fall, Yan Fei too was in considerable pain from the powerful impact. However, his physical conditioning was clearly much better than Sun Li¡¯s. In just a breath¡¯s time, he had recovered.


    Yan Fei got up, only to see that he was surrounded by armed thugs. These thugs, already cowed by Yan Fei¡¯s earlier feats, were too terrified to approach even though they saw he was injured. Plus, with the leaders outside dead, the Marquis gone, and Zhang Baocheng fled, they lacked any command and were no more than a motley crew.


    Now witnessing Yan Fei stand, someone suddenly shouted, throwing down their weapon and turning to flee. This behavior spurred the rest, who also discarded their weapons and ran off in all directions. Several with pistols, ready to charge out from an adjacent room, exchanged glances and, seeing the others fleeing, likewise dropped their firearms and escaped.


    Yan Fei¡¯s initial intent was not to deal with these minions. Watching them flee, he chose not to pursue. Just as he was about to continue the chase for Zhang Baocheng, he noticed Sun Li once again gripping his pant leg, trying to rise.


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 Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Chapter 36 Strange Attack

    Chapter 43: Chapter 36 Strange Attack


    Yan Fei was furious in his heart. This Sun Li was quite stubborn, still trying to stop him even at this moment. Since that was the case, he wouldn¡¯t show any mercy. With a flick of his toes, he hit Sun Li right in the throat. Sun Li¡¯s throat burst instantly, and after struggling on the ground for a bit, he finally died.


    Yan Fei was about to go out to chase after Zhang Baocheng. After thinking for a moment, he took several barrels of gasoline out of his space, doused the entire courtyard with gasoline, then lit a fire, completely destroying all traces of the carnage he had caused. Also destroyed were the evidences that Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis had collected, which could have incriminated Yan Fei.


    When Yan Fei walked out of the courtyard, it was already a sea of flames. On the distant highway, a car was racing for its life. He immediately recognized that it was Zhang Baocheng¡¯s car, and Zhang Baocheng must be in it. He then took out his second-hand motorcycle from his space and quickly chased after it.


    Even though Yan Fei was injured, his body was recovering rapidly, allowing his movements to be barely affected. Plus, with his experience in precisely controlling drones, he drove the motorcycle even faster than the car ahead.


    However, since the car had already been on the road for a while, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t catch up immediately. Fortunately, Zhang Baocheng did not head back towards the city area, otherwise Yan Fei would not dare to follow him. Judging by the direction Zhang Baocheng was going, he was heading for the port of Shanghai.


    Zhang Baocheng was desperately speeding ahead, Yan Fei was chasing after him with all his might. Finally, upon reaching Shanghai Port, Yan Fei caught up with Zhang Baocheng¡¯s car.


    Yan Fei drove his motorcycle up close and indeed saw Zhang Baocheng in the driver¡¯s seat. When Zhang Baocheng saw Yan Fei catching up, he was instantly scared out of his wits. Yan Fei kept pace with the car, then reached out, grabbed the handle of the car door next to the driver¡¯s seat, and with a pull, he actually tore the door off.


    As soon as the door was torn off, the car¡¯s automatic protection system was activated, causing an emergency brake, and Zhang Baocheng¡¯s car was forced to a stop. Yan Fei¡¯s motorcycle slid to a stop in front of the car, and he looked at Zhang Baocheng coldly from atop his motorcycle.


    Zhang Baocheng, recognizing the physique of the man in the mask, became more certain that this person was Yan Fei. At this moment, he began to regret his actions and wished he could start over. He would definitely not have targeted Yan Fei. Even for the greatest benefit, he would not provoke Yan Fei, for Yan Fei was truly terrifying. But there was no medicine for regret in this world, and Zhang Baocheng had lost his chance to start over.


    Seeing that the car couldn¡¯t start, Zhang Baocheng hurriedly jumped out and tried to run away. Yan Fei let out a cold laugh and chased after him, about to catch Zhang Baocheng. Suddenly, an abnormal current of air rippled nearby, and Yan Fei was startled, abandoning the chase and rolling away from his original position. Then he saw a cane knife suddenly chop down where he had just been¡ªif he hadn¡¯t dodged, he would surely have been injured by that knife.


    Yan Fei stood firm and saw the cane knife eerily disappear, just as it had appeared out of nowhere. A wave of shock rose in his heart¡ªwhat was this method of attack? Had he just seen a ghost? He heard that this place used to be a mass grave¡­


    While Yan Fei was caught up in his thoughts, a slight disturbance in the air occurred behind him again. He quickly stepped aside and once more saw a cane knife appear from thin air, slashing down where he had just been. This time, Yan Fei observed carefully and finally noticed a hand at the end of the knife, wrapped in black cloth.


    At this point, Yan Fei realized that this was not about seeing ghosts, but rather it was a bizarre form of attack. In his memory, this should be an attack method from the Japanese Ninja to the east. He had encountered a legendary Japanese Ninja. He just didn¡¯t understand why the ninja was attacking him¡ªcould it be that he was also a helper hired by Zhang Baocheng?


    Zhang Baocheng, seeing Yan Fei being attacked, instantly bolted. By the time Yan Fei turned to check, Zhang Baocheng had already reached the port and boarded a small yacht. As soon as Zhang Baocheng was on board, the yacht began to accelerate away from the port, disappearing into the darkness.


    Yan Fei, restrained by the Japanese Ninja, could not pursue Zhang Baocheng¡¯s small yacht. Although he should have been very anxious, oddly, a mysterious smile suddenly appeared on the corner of his mouth. He could sense that his Drone Avatar was about to return to Shanghai, and it was only a five-minute distance from this port. Under the sweep of the Quantum Radar with a range of 500 kilometers, Zhang Baocheng¡¯s yacht was distinctly visible. Once Zhang Baocheng reached the sea, he would probably die even faster than on land.


    Yan Fei¡¯s twin discoveries of the ninja hidden in the darkness made the assailant hesitant to emerge rashly, and the two entered a standoff. It was then that a voice suddenly came through, ¡°Useless thing, wait until you get back to be punished!¡±


    Yan Fei was startled and realized the words were spoken in Japanese. Because the Auxiliary Brain had directly infused him with knowledge from the Technology Tree, he quickly became proficient in English, Japanese, and Italian, so he understood right away what the person was saying.


    Yan Fei looked up only to see a man in black seated on top of a shipping container, unknown when he had sat there. The man in black was wearing a black cloak and holding a samurai cane knife, looking down at Yan Fei with disdain.


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    Hearing the rebuke, a petite figure eerily appeared out of thin air not far in front of Yan Fei. This figure was dressed in black, with a hood covering the head, revealing only a pair of eyes, and carrying a cane knife sheath on the back¡ªthe typical attire of a Japanese ninja.


    The ninja on the ground was obviously the object of the man in the cloak¡¯s scolding on top of the shipping container. Bowing to the cloaked figure, the ninja admitted his fault and charged toward Yan Fei once more. In the process, he somehow vanished into thin air.


    A cold smile appeared on Yan Fei¡¯s lips. Previously, he had been ambushed by the ninja twice when he wasn¡¯t paying attention. But now that he knew the opponent was a ninja, he let down his guard because he had a way to counter the ninja¡¯s stealth technique.


    That method was the drone¡¯s quantum radar. Quantum radar could even detect stealth fighters, let alone the ninja¡¯s hiding techniques. With a range of 500 kilometers and the capacity to simultaneously track 1000 targets, the drone, being less than one hundred kilometers from Yan Fei, could easily monitor both Zhang Baocheng¡¯s yacht and the ninja. Although this would cause the drone to use up more energy points, at this critical moment, the energy points had to be spent.


    The ninja merely utilized the environment and the visual blind spots of the human eye to become ¡°invisible.¡± While this might be somewhat effective against the average person, for the quantum radar, it was as conspicuous as a kilowatt lightbulb flickering in front. After all, he wasn¡¯t truly invisible.


    With the aid of the quantum radar, Yan Fei could clearly see the ninja¡¯s figure, but he pretended he hadn¡¯t noticed and acted as if he was searching the surroundings. The man in the black cloak on the shipping container simply watched with detached interest, not intervening in the battle below.


    The Japanese ninja carefully lurked behind Yan Fei, then swung his sword. Yan Fei suddenly reached back with one hand and incredibly plucked a person from the void¡ªit was the ninja. Now being choked by Yan Fei, the ninja struggled desperately. With a shake of his hand, Yan Fei caused the ninja¡¯s sword to drop to the ground. A squeeze crushed the ninja¡¯s throat, and with a hurl, Yan Fei threw the ninja more than ten meters away. The ninja rolled on the ground a few times, twitched, and then lay dead.


    Yan Fei easily thwarted the Japanese ninja¡¯s ambush and killed him using quantum radar, to the great surprise of the cloaked man on the shipping container. The man stood up and, clapping his hands, spoke in Japanese, ¡°Not bad, not bad. China is truly a land of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. To think that you could so easily break our ninja¡¯s ninjutsu.¡±


    Yan Fei began to stall for time, speaking in Mandarin, ¡°Who are you? Why did you ambush me?¡±


    The man in the black cloak was fluent in Mandarin and also spoke, ¡°You may call me J¨±bei Yamamoto. I am from the Yamamoto Family of Japan, here on a trial mission with the younger members of our family, and it seems we have failed. As to why we attacked you, we were acting on orders from our family to assist that Chinese man named Zhang in escaping. Since you wanted to kill him, we had no choice but to eliminate you.¡±


    Yan Fei, who was just trying to buy time, didn¡¯t expect J¨±bei Yamamoto to reveal so much inside information. Could it be he thought Yan Fei was already a dead man, and thus he could safely reveal secrets without them getting out? He laughed, ¡°Sorry, but I killed a member of your family. Do you want to avenge him?¡±


    J¨±bei Yamamoto said, ¡°His lack of skill led to his death; he has only himself to blame. However, by killing a member of the Yamamoto Family, you have insulted our family¡¯s honor. So now I must kill you. Remember, this is not about revenge, but about preserving our family dignity and showing the world that the Yamamoto Family¡¯s reputation is not unearned.¡±


    Yan Fei laughed heartily, ¡°You Japanese are really hypocritical. If you want revenge, just say so. You don¡¯t have to make it sound so noble.¡±


    J¨±bei Yamamoto said no more. He slowly drew the long knife from his bosom, saying, ¡°This knife is called ¡®Hidden Chrysanthemum.¡¯ It will be an honorable death to fall by its blade.¡±


    Yan Fei scoffed, ¡°A mere unknown and broken blade; you speak as if it were famous. Here I am, come and try if you can kill me!¡±


    With a strange cry, J¨±bei Yamamoto suddenly jumped down from the shipping container and landed firmly on the ground, darting toward Yan Fei at an astonishing speed with his cane knife chopping down fiercely. Yan Fei was startled; he couldn¡¯t keep up with J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s pace and, having no weapon to block with, only had time to roll awkwardly on the ground to narrowly evade the slash.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s strike was dodged by Yan Fei but managed to carve a gash into the hard concrete, displaying frightening strength.


    Just as J¨±bei Yamamoto was about to continue his assault, a massive monster suddenly emerged from the dark sea surface far away. This monster had been skimming the sea before swiftly ascending near the shore, rising to a height of two hundred meters. The beast then dove down towards J¨±bei Yamamoto, its head lighting up, and a burst of flame shot forth.


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 Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Chapter 37: Terrifying Combat Power

    Chapter 44: Chapter 37: Terrifying Combat Power


    J¨±bei Yamamoto was about to pursue Yan Fei when he noticed this monster. Experienced and knowledgeable, he immediately recognized it as the US Army¡¯s Predator Drone, which had been deployed in great numbers at US bases on Japanese homeland shores, making them a common sight in Japanese skies.


    However, the Predator Drone in front of him seemed unusual: It bore no markings of the US Army, and it was somewhat larger than the usual Predator Drones deployed by the US forces.


    Just as J¨±bei Yamamoto puzzled over why a US Army Predator Drone would appear in China, the drone suddenly dove towards him. He was startled, realizing it was a precursor to an attack, and hastily maneuvered to evade; sure enough, where he had just stood, a violent explosion erupted.


    At the critical moment, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar finally made it back to Shanghai. Earlier, Yan Fei¡¯s chit-chat with J¨±bei Yamamoto was not only to extract intelligence but also to buy time, waiting for his Drone Avatar to arrive. Now that the Drone Avatar had arrived, Yan Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. With the terrifying combat power of the drone, he was set to unleash havoc tonight, eliminating all threats.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto was terrified. It never crossed his mind that the Predator Drone would attack him. Despite being a powerful ninja from Japan, he felt as helpless as a lamb when facing the technological marvel of an unmanned combat drone with formidable firepower.


    With extensive combat experience, J¨±bei Yamamoto evaded the first wave of drone attacks and immediately jumped into the nearby Container Terminal. He wove through the tight spaces between shipping containers and employed his Ninjutsu skills to conceal himself, in an attempt to escape the drone¡¯s pursuit.


    Unexpectedly for J¨±bei Yamamoto, the drone was equipped with quantum radar that far surpassed Earth¡¯s technological level. If quantum radar could detect stealth fighter jets, how could it be fooled by ninjutsu techniques meant to deceive human vision?


    Hence the drone flew over the container area and began targeting the concealed J¨±bei Yamamoto. He quickly realized his cover was blown and decisively abandoned stealth, deftly maneuvering above and below the shipping containers to avoid the Naval Cannon fire from the drone.


    The drone¡¯s quantum radar had locked onto J¨±bei Yamamoto and attacked him with its 30-millimeter Vulcan Gun. Yet, as a renowned expert from Japan, his agility, combined with the maze of containers, allowed him to narrowly avoid the drone¡¯s attacks each time at the critical moment.


    Yan Fei operated the drone through his Intelligent Brain, continuously firing the 30-millimeter Naval Cannon at J¨±bei Yamamoto below. Explosions rang out on the dock as shipping containers, mistakenly hit, exploded and caught fire. Fortunately, these were empty containers without cargo; otherwise, the losses this night would be considerable¡ªthis was not Yan Fei¡¯s intention.


    Thanks to his skills and the cramped container area, J¨±bei Yamamoto repeatedly dodged the drone¡¯s Naval Cannon fire. This was Shanghai¡¯s dock, still brightly lit even in the dead of night, and the explosions soon caught the attention of people in the distance. The Dock Manager and staff were already en route to the scene in their vehicles.


    Yan Fei opted for Naval Cannon fire and not missiles out of fear that the Chinese authorities would become aware of the drone¡¯s formidable combat power during cleanup. After all, the impact of Naval Cannons and Missiles differed greatly. A domestic missile attack would undoubtedly prompt an immediate investigation, potentially revealing the secret connection between Yan Fei and the drone, and possibly resulting in Yan Fei being targeted as a terrorist organization by the government.


    However, due to obstructions, the drone¡¯s Naval Cannon couldn¡¯t eliminate J¨±bei Yamamoto quickly and with an urgency pressing down, Yan Fei no longer held back his strength. He abandoned the Naval Cannon and fired an Air-to-Air Combat Missile at J¨±bei Yamamoto.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto successfully evaded the drone¡¯s strikes, but inwardly he grimaced. He had never expected a US Army drone to appear at Shanghai¡¯s terminal; after all, it was China¡ªwhy would a US drone be there and attacking him? Could it be that his enemies knew of his visit to China and wanted to eliminate him using the US military¡¯s assets?


    While J¨±bei Yamamoto exerted all his effort to dodge the Naval Cannon fire, he suddenly noticed a trail of fire shoot up behind him, before the fiery streak made a wide arc in the sky and flew toward him.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s face drained of color as he recognized it as an Air-to-Air Missile from the drone, aimed directly at him. He could avoid the Naval Cannon¡¯s direct fire thanks to the shipping containers, but the Air-to-Air Missile could turn and was exceedingly fast. Once locked on by the missile, his death was certain.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto ran desperately seeking cover to evade the missile¡¯s onslaught. Guided by the quantum radar, the Air-to-Air Missile relentlessly pursued him and quickly closed in. Soon enough, it caught up with J¨±bei Yamamoto and exploded dramatically before his eyes of despair.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto, as a famed expert from Japan, had exceptional abilities and managed to avoid fatal injury at the moment of the Air-to-Air Missile¡¯s explosion. Yet the sheer power of the missile was overwhelming, and the fierce blast still consumed J¨±bei Yamamoto.

 Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Chapter 37 Terrifying Combat Power_2

    Chapter 45: Chapter 37 Terrifying Combat Power_2


    J¨±bei Yamamoto screamed and was blown away by the explosion, crashing into a shipping container before falling to the ground and rolling several times, motionless. Beside him, his Hidden Chrysanthemum Sword was twisted into two smoking pieces.


    Yan Fei cautiously approached and saw that J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s guts were spilled out, his spine snapped in two, undeniably dead.


    Despite possessing strength far surpassing Yan Fei¡¯s, J¨±bei Yamamoto was mercilessly crushed by a drone. Compared to the drone¡¯s 30-millimeter naval cannon and air-to-air missiles¡¯ terrifying power, J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s personal strength seemed insignificant. Just one missile was needed to kill the Japanese expert at a dock in China.


    Seeing that J¨±bei Yamamoto was finally eliminated, Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief. The pressure J¨±bei Yamamoto put on him was tremendous, even more so than Xiao Long¡¯s, and had the Drone Avatar not suddenly arrived, he would have been doomed tonight. Therefore, even revealing the trump card of the drone¡¯s missile attack was worth it.


    The air-to-air missile not only killed J¨±bei Yamamoto but also ignited a fierce fire, drawing even more attention. Just as Yan Fei was about to retreat from the scene, he suddenly noticed a strange phenomenon.


    A blurred figure appeared atop a distant shipping container. Before Yan Fei could get a clear look at the figure¡¯s face, it vanished. Then, the blurry figure reappeared on top of another container, quickly disappeared again, and then reemerged on yet another container. In the blink of an eye, this figure had traveled a great distance, moving with astonishing speed.


    Yan Fei was shocked, realizing that the fierce battle at the dock had attracted an expert, and he dared not linger. He quickly stored the motorcycle lying on the ground into Universal Space, and then pulled out a rope from it, throwing it up to hook onto the weapon pylon of the drone that had already fired its missiles. Then the drone took off, carrying Yan Fei away from the area.


    Just as Yan Fei had left, the blurry figure appeared where Yan Fei had been standing. The figure became clearer, and it was the clean-cut young man who had been in Wei Chao¡¯s office at the Municipal Public Security Bureau¡¯s Criminal Investigation Team.


    The young man, watching the drone flying away with Yan Fei hanging beneath it, wore a look of surprise. He then discovered the corpses of J¨±bei Yamamoto blown to pieces below. He took out a clean handkerchief, covered his hand with it, dragged the corpse out, and upon seeing the face of the body, his face showed a look of shock as he muttered to himself, ¡°Who would have thought¡­ J¨±bei Yamamoto from the Yamamoto Family dying here in Shanghai could stir up a huge commotion. The man hanging under that drone is no simple person; the waters of Shanghai are indeed very deep¡­¡±


    After upgrading to Level 3, the Drone Avatar gained a significant loading capacity, allowing Yan Fei to hang from the drone body for a brief flight using a rope.


    Once the drone reached a hillock ten kilometers away from the dock, Yan Fei had it hover two meters above the ground. He jumped down, took off the Sun Wukong mask, quickly washed himself, then pulled out a new set of clothes from Universal Space to change into; he tossed the blood-stained clothes back into it.


    Once he looked unremarkable, he took out the used motorcycle again and rode at high speed towards the city area.


    The drone, on the other hand, flew back towards the sea, as Yan Fei hadn¡¯t forgotten his mission for the night. The Marquis had been taken out by him already, and Zhang Baocheng was still on the run. Without eliminating Zhang Baocheng, Yan Fei would not be able to rest easy. Fortunately, the drone¡¯s quantum radar was advanced enough to lock onto Zhang Baocheng¡¯s yacht position; now, he aimed to kill Zhang Baocheng and eliminate future threats.


    After reaching the high seas, Zhang Baocheng boarded a larger yacht that was waiting for him, and then the larger yacht started heading east. Only at this time did Zhang Baocheng breathe a sigh of relief, feeling fortunate to have survived a brush with death. What he didn¡¯t know was that the yacht¡¯s course was clearly displayed on the drone¡¯s quantum radar, and the drone was quickly pursuing along his escape route.


    In just three minutes, the drone flying at full speed close to the sea surface caught up with Zhang Baocheng¡¯s yacht. The quantum radar locked onto his yacht and fired two AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles specialized for ground attack. The missiles, freed from the drone¡¯s weapon pylon, streaked towards the yacht below with bright trails.


    Zhang Baocheng collapsed helplessly onto the sofa, still shaken by the evening¡¯s events. He witnessed the Marquis being killed right before his eyes and thought he was doomed. Unexpectedly, his organization intervened at the last moment and saved him. He now firmly believed that the person who wanted him dead was the consistently underestimated Yan Fei. He had thought Yan Fei an easy target but was stunned to find him a ferocious dragon crossing the river, not only dismantling the forces of the Marquis and himself but almost killing him as well¡­


    As Zhang Baocheng was terrified and planning to request retirement as soon as he met the organization heads, he suddenly saw two sparks flying through the night sky. Before he could react, the yacht shook violently, followed by two huge explosion sounds. He was then slammed against the ship¡¯s wall by the blast wave, sustaining severe injuries, unable to move as the sea water rushed in and completely submerged him.


    In his final moments, Zhang Baocheng had a peculiar thought, wondering if there was a hell in this world? Could he still be human in his next life? If not, being a dog didn¡¯t seem so bad¡­


    The yacht sank quickly and soon vanished beneath the sea surface.


    The drone circled above the sea, monitoring the effect of the anti-tank missile attack. It appeared that the missiles¡¯ power was considerable ¨C just two were enough to sink the yacht, which may have been due to the enhancement of the drone¡¯s weapon system by a mysterious power.


    After circling the sea surface and seeing no survivors emerge, the drone was reassured that everyone on board had died. Under the control of the Intelligent Brain, it once again dived beneath the sea, heading deep into the ocean.


    With this, Yan Fei¡¯s operation for the night was a tremendous success. Although he faced many unexpected twists and turns, he had resolved them perfectly through his efforts. From now on, the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng would be permanently erased from his world, no longer posing a threat to him.


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 Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Chapter 38 Technology Analysis

    Chapter 46: Chapter 38 Technology Analysis


    Yan Fei finally eliminated Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis, thoroughly resolving his own hidden dangers.


    With his mind at ease, he noticed a change in his Drone¡¯s Merit Points. Before using the Drone to attack, the Merit Points were zero, but after the attack, the Drone¡¯s Merit Points had surprisingly become 37. He opened the Auxiliary Brain and indeed found the relevant data explanation there.


    Dock missile attack, killed 1 person, gained 1 Merit Point; maritime missile attack, killed 16 people, gained 16 Merit Points; sinking an enemy yacht, gained 20 Merit Points. Total gained 37 Merit Points.


    Yan Fei was thrilled. Previously, when he did not receive any Merit for killing large marine life, he thought that he could only gain Merit Points from people in the future. He didn¡¯t expect that sinking yachts would also earn Merit. That meant in the future, not only would he gain Merit from killing his enemies, but destroying their equipment or gear would also yield Merit Points, making the Drone¡¯s Upgrade path much smoother.


    Yet what puzzled Yan Fei was why, when he killed J¨±bei Yamamoto at the dock, the destruction of so many shipping containers didn¡¯t count toward Merit Points? Could it be because those containers didn¡¯t belong to anyone? Or were the containers deemed too insignificant to meet the Drone¡¯s equipment standards?


    Still unclear about the Drone¡¯s standards for gaining Merit Points, Yan Fei could only give up helplessly. When he was controlling the Drone to attack Zhang Baocheng¡¯s yacht, his body was simultaneously driving a motorcycle towards the city area. With the help of the Auxiliary Brain, his mental capacity was greatly unleashed, allowing him to perform other actions while his Drone Avatar carried out complex maneuvers.


    Once he reached a bustling suburb, Yan Fei put away his motorcycle, hailed a taxi at the roadside, and entered the city area, getting off a great distance from his home. Then he hailed another taxi, rode for a while, got off, and hailed another. In this way, after several vehicle changes, Yan Fei finally returned to his apartment building.


    Back home, Yan Fei felt waves of relief. After taking out Zhang Baocheng and the Marquis, the dangerous situation he faced had greatly improved. Though the Mysterious Organization behind Zhang Baocheng was still a threat, and the sudden appearance of the Cangzhou Sun Family, along with the ninja from the Yamamoto Family in Shanghai docks, gave Yan Fei an immense sense of crisis, he believed in the strength of his Drone Avatar. With the Drone Avatar, he wasn¡¯t afraid of any challenges. Moreover, during this operation he was extremely cautious, killing all who were aware and leaving no clues behind. These people and their organizations might not necessarily trace it back to him.


    On the evening when the Drone Avatar made its debut, it demonstrated terrifying combat power. Even super experts like J¨±bei Yamamoto were instantly killed by missiles, giving Yan Fei enough confidence to face potential crises in the future.


    Without external threats, Yan Fei finally had the time to settle down and consider his future direction. He now deeply understood the ancient saying ¡ª without long-term considerations, there will be immediate worries. Previously faced with the threat from Zhang Baocheng, he lived in constant life-or-death situations and could only think about the present without any long-term goals; but now that Zhang Baocheng was gone, he was free from the pressure to survive and naturally began to consider his future.


    Yan Fei¡¯s home was about to be demolished, and he would have to move out. The newly acquired small apartment in the city area had finished the renovation period and was ready for occupancy, so he would move his family there. That new home was quite small, and he would only live there temporarily, planning to move to a better place in the future.


    The demolition of Yan Fei¡¯s home was somewhat distressing, but in exchange, he now had a billion in cash. Before, he had no grand plans for his future, content to live in a go-with-the-flow manner. With a billion in cash, he could live comfortably for the rest of his life no matter what.


    However, after acquiring the Drone Avatar and experiencing a significant increase in his own strength, Yan Fei¡¯s perspective underwent a great change.


    Facing Zhang Baocheng, the Marquis, and the mysterious organization behind them, Yan Fei ultimately emerged victorious, but sometimes he felt the frustration of being a solitary force, unable to make an impact alone. His enemies had an organization, manpower, and strategists; they could arrange for subordinates to handle affairs. Meanwhile, Yan Fei acted alone, personally dealing with all matters, which was both mentally and physically taxing, and felt burdensome.


    This sense of effort influenced Yan Fei¡¯s thoughts: to protect his safety, he must possess his own forces. With his own forces, not only would there be people to strategize for him and follow his commands, but in critical moments, there would also be those willing to take a bullet for him. Even if all his underlings were incompetent, just their presence alone would be imposing.


    Though Zhang Baocheng had been taken care of by Yan Fei, the mysterious organization behind him remained. Observing Xiao Kong and Xiao Long¡¯s behavior, the organization was undoubtedly a super power. Once they realized that Yan Fei had killed their people, they would not let it go. To contend with this mysterious organization, Yan Fei also needed to build his own forces. Relying on fighting alone, even if his Drone was powerful, Yan Fei would eventually burn out prematurely.


    The last point was that the Drone¡¯s recent Upgrade consumed at least ten thousand tons of various Raw Materials. Yan Fei didn¡¯t know what the conditions would be for the next Drone Upgrade, but it was evident from this Upgrade that the materials required for the next one would only be greater. The ten thousand tons this time came from the junkyard without much effort on his part, so where would he obtain the Raw Materials for the next Upgrade? Would he go back to the junkyard? And if the required Materials reached one hundred thousand tons or even more, what should he do?


    So, just to meet the huge demand for raw materials needed for the Drone Upgrade, Yan Fei must find ways to make money and then establish his own Forces. Only by leveraging his own Forces could he collect enough upgrade materials. Otherwise, even if the Merit Points met the requirements, the Drone Upgrade would still fail.


    It was with these realizations that Yan Fei decided to give up his previous life attitude of idleness and start earning money to establish Forces of his own.


    Before, if he wanted to make money or establish his own Forces, Yan Fei would have been powerless. But when the Drone reached level 3 and the Auxiliary Brain with the ability of Technology Analysis emerged, it suddenly offered Yan Fei the possibility to earn money and create his own Forces.


    The Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Technology Analysis ability was powerful and could potentially parse out advanced Black Technology. Once Yan Fei successfully applied this advanced Black Technology to commercial use, he would be able to create a formidable tech Enterprise. Then, with this tech Enterprise at the core, he could expand his business, gather a large number of people, and establish his own Forces.


    As long as this tech Enterprise continued to develop and grow, making substantial contributions to the nation to the extent that the country could not afford to lose it, Yan Fei would be completely safe. With his own Forces, he would no longer fear that Mysterious Organization. Even the Cangzhou Sun Family or Japan¡¯s Yamamoto Family, should they dare to come knocking, Yan Fei had enough confidence to defeat them.


    The plan was promising, but its core lay in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s ability of Technology Analysis to parse out critically important new Technology. Otherwise, Yan Fei¡¯s plan would be nothing more than a pipe dream, unattainable in reality.


    In the past few days, aside from exploring the vast ocean world, the Drone Avatar had been fully engaged in parsing the scientific literature data downloaded from the Internet and analyzing various technologies from these documents.


    However, since the current Technology Tree of the Drone only possessed language skills from all over the world without any technological foundation, the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s speed in technology analysis was extremely slow. Moreover, the Auxiliary Brain could not invade encrypted databases, so all the data it downloaded were those publicly available on the Internet.


    The knowledge publicly available on the Internet was very basic and lacked any highly sophisticated technologies. Even within these materials, there were numerous key pieces of knowledge that were purposefully obscured, leading to incomplete knowledge and significant technological gaps.


    To fill these technological gaps, the Auxiliary Brain needed to expend a great deal of computing power to deduce and refine these key points. This, in turn, meant that the progress of Technology Analysis was very slow, and it was impossible to produce any useful high-tech in a short period of time.


    In these few days, the technologies parsed by the Auxiliary Brain were all basic science. These basics had long been made public by Human Society and did not exhibit any technological gaps, which is why the Auxiliary Brain was able to parse them. The basic sciences that appeared on the Technology Tree, although similar to Human Society¡¯s basic sciences, were more diverse. Many low-level technologies overlooked by Human Scientists appeared in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Technology Tree.


    If Human Scientists discovered the low-level technologies that were additionally present on the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Technology Tree, they would get more inspiration and create even more unusual products. From this perspective, although the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s technologies were basic, the foundation was more comprehensive. If pursued steadily, given sufficient time, the technologies on the Technology Tree would far surpass Human Society.


    The Auxiliary Brain was very powerful, but its computing capacity proved insufficient after conducting Technology Analysis. After several days of deduction, the technologies that appeared on the Technology Tree had just reached the level of Human Society in the year 1900. After all, the development of human technology is interconnected and indispensable; the Technology Analysis capability had to account for everything without skipping ahead.


    To acquire the latest technology, all basic technologies must be fully deduced and analyzed according to the developmental pattern of the Technology Tree. However, at such a rate of deduction, it would take the Auxiliary Brain at least more than 10 years to parse high-tech superior to current technology that could be directly utilized.


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 Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Chapter 37: Terrifying Combat Power

    Chapter 47: Chapter 37: Terrifying Combat Power


    J¨±bei Yamamoto was about to pursue Yan Fei when he noticed this unusual drone. Well-informed and widely traveled, he immediately recognized the drone as the US Army¡¯s ¡°Predator Drone¡±, as the US Army had deployed many of these drones on their homeland bases in Japan, where it was often seen in the skies.


    However, the ¡°Predator Drone¡± before him was a bit strange; there were no US Army markings on the drone¡¯s body, and it was slightly larger than the US Army¡¯s Predator Drones.


    Just as J¨±bei Yamamoto was puzzled by the presence of the US Army¡¯s Predator Drone in China, the drone in the sky suddenly dived toward him. Alarmed, he knew it was a precursor to an imminent attack and frantically evaded, and sure enough, the ground where he had just been standing erupted in a violent explosion.


    At the critical moment, Yan Fei¡¯s drone finally made it back to Shanghai. When Yan Fei had uncharacteristically engaged J¨±bei Yamamoto in conversation, it was not just to extract intelligence but also to stall for time, waiting for the arrival of his Drone Avatar. Now that the Drone Avatar had arrived, Yan Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. With the terrifying combat power of the drone, he would wreak havoc this evening and eliminate all hidden threats.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto was horrified, having never expected the Predator Drone to attack him. Despite being a highly skilled ninja from Japan, he felt as powerless as a lamb when faced with a technologically advanced fighter drone bristling with formidable firepower.


    With a wealth of combat experience, J¨±bei Yamamoto dodged the first wave of attacks from the drone and immediately leaped into the nearby container terminal, darting between the tight spaces of the shipping containers, then used Ninjutsu to cloak himself, attempting to evade the drone¡¯s assault.


    What surprised J¨±bei Yamamoto was that the drone was equipped with a quantum radar far surpassing Earth¡¯s technological level. If a quantum radar could detect stealth fighter jets, how could it fail to see through a Ninjutsu that relied on deceiving the human eye for stealth?


    So the drone flew over to the shipping container area and began attacking the hidden J¨±bei Yamamoto. He quickly realized his concealment was ineffective, so he simply abandoned stealth and started maneuvering around the cramped container area, dodging the naval cannon attacks from the drone.


    The drone¡¯s quantum radar had locked onto J¨±bei Yamamoto and was using its 30 millimeter Vulcan cannon to attack him, but J¨±bei was a renowned expert from Japan, agile and nimble. Coupled with the maze of containers everywhere, he managed to evade the drone¡¯s attacks at the critical moments.


    Yan Fei, through his Intelligent Brain, controlled the drone, continuously firing the 30 millimeter naval cannon at J¨±bei Yamamoto below. There was a series of massive explosions on the dock, and some mistakenly targeted shipping containers exploded and caught fire. Luckily, these were empty containers, containing no cargo; otherwise, the losses tonight would have been substantial, which wasn¡¯t Yan Fei¡¯s intention.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto, relying on his agility and the narrow container area, remarkably kept evading the naval cannon¡¯s attacks. This was the Shanghai dock, and even at night, it was ablaze with lights. The explosions were quickly noticed by people in the distance, and dock managers had already started driving towards this location.


    Yan Fei had chosen to attack with the naval cannon instead of missiles for fear that the Chinese side would realize the drone¡¯s immense combat strength while clearing the battlefield. After all, the shock effect of cannons and missiles are not the same. If the government found out that a missile attack occurred domestically, they would surely initiate an investigation, which might uncover the secrets between Yan Fei and the drone, and they might classify Yan Fei as a terrorist to be targeted.


    However, because of obstacles, the drone¡¯s naval cannon couldn¡¯t kill J¨±bei Yamamoto in a short time, and now with time pressing, Yan Fei no longer concealed his strength, abandoned the cannon attack, and launched an air-to-air combat missile at J¨±bei Yamamoto.


    Although J¨±bei Yamamoto had successfully avoided the drone¡¯s attacks, he inwardly cursed his luck. He had not expected that a US Army drone would appear at the Shanghai container terminal. This was China; how could a US Army drone appear here, and why was it attacking him? Could it be that his enemies knew he was in China and wanted to use the US Army¡¯s weaponry to kill him?


    As J¨±bei Yamamoto exerted all his energy to dodge the naval cannon attacks, he suddenly saw a fireball shoot into the sky from behind him, then turn a wide arc in the air, heading straight for him.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto paled with shock, for he recognized it instantly as an air-to-air missile from the drone, and it was heading straight for him as its target. J¨±bei could avoid the naval gunshots in the tight space because those were in a straight line and could easily be blocked by the containers. But the air-to-air missile could make turns, and with its high speed, once locked on, he would surely be doomed.


    Desperate, J¨±bei Yamamoto ran, trying to find cover to evade the missile. Guided by the quantum radar, the air-to-air missile relentlessly locked onto J¨±bei and rapidly closed in. Shortly, the missile caught up with J¨±bei Yamamoto, and in his desperate gaze, it exploded violently.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto was indeed a famous expert from Japan, and his strength was extraordinary. He managed to avoid vital injuries when the air-to-air missile exploded. However, the massive power of the missile still engulfed J¨±bei Yamamoto in the blast.

 Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Chapter 37 Terrifying Combat Power_2

    Chapter 48: Chapter 37 Terrifying Combat Power_2


    J¨±bei Yamamoto screamed horribly as the explosion sent him flying, crashing into a shipping container before falling to the ground, rolling several times, motionless. Next to him, the Hidden Chrysanthemum Sword was twisted into two parts by the blast, still emitting wisps of blue smoke.


    Yan Fei carefully approached and saw that J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s guts were torn asunder, his spine snapped in half, dead beyond any doubt.


    J¨±bei Yamamoto had far greater strength than Yan Fei, but when faced with the Drone, he was mercilessly crushed. Compared to the terrifying combat power of the Drone¡¯s 30 millimeter naval cannon and air-to-air missiles, J¨±bei Yamamoto¡¯s own strength was utterly insignificant. Just one missile was enough to end the life of this Japanese expert at a dockyard in China.


    Seeing that J¨±bei Yamamoto was finally eliminated, Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief. The pressure from J¨±bei Yamamoto had been immense, even greater than that from Xiao Long, and had it not been for the sudden arrival of the Drone Avatar, he would have had no escape tonight. So even if it meant revealing the missile attack trump card of the Drone, it was worth it.


    The air-to-air missile killed J¨±bei Yamamoto and started a fierce fire, drawing more attention. But as Yan Fei prepared to withdraw from the scene, he noticed a strange phenomenon.


    A blurred figure appeared atop a distant shipping container; before Yan Fei could see the figure¡¯s features, it vanished. Then the figure reappeared on top of another container, again disappearing quickly, before reappearing atop yet another container. With each disappearance and appearance, the figure traversed a vast distance at a startling speed.


    Yan Fei was shocked and knew that the fierce battle at the dock must have attracted an expert, so he dared not linger. He quickly stowed the motorcycle on the ground into the Universal Space, then pulled out a rope, threw it up, and it hung perfectly from the weapon pylon of the Drone, which had already fired all its missiles. The Drone then took off, whisking Yan Fei away from the location.


    Just as Yan Fei left, that blurred figure appeared where Yan Fei had just stood, becoming clearer¡ªit was the clean-looking young man who had previously been seen in the office of Wei Chao from the Municipal Public Security Bureau¡¯s Criminal Investigation Team.


    The young man, watching the retreating Drone and Yan Fei dangling below, showed a look of surprise on his face. Then he spotted the corpse of J¨±bei Yamamoto below, exploded from the missile. Taking out a clean handkerchief to cover his hand, he dragged out the body, and upon clearly seeing the face, his own face exhibited shock, muttering to himself, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this! J¨±bei Yamamoto of the Yamamoto Family to die here; this is likely to cause a tremendous uproar. The person hanging below the Drone isn¡¯t simple¡ªthe waters of Shanghai run deep¡­¡±


    After the Drone Avatar was upgraded to Level 3, it gained a massive load-carrying capacity, allowing Yan Fei to use a rope to hang from the Drone Body for brief flights.


    Once the Drone flew to a small hill ten kilometers away from the dock, Yan Fei controlled it to hover two meters above the ground. He jumped down from the Drone, removed the Sun Wukong mask he wore, quickly cleaned himself up, then took a fresh set of clothes from the Universal Space to change into, discarding the blood-stained clothing into the Space.


    When he appeared outwardly normal, he took out the second-hand motorcycle again and sped towards the city area.


    Meanwhile, the Drone flew back towards the open sea, as Yan Fei hadn¡¯t forgotten his objective for tonight¡¯s operation. The Marquis had already been dealt with, and Zhang Baocheng was still on the run; Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t be able to rest easy until he¡¯d finished off Zhang Baocheng. Fortunately, the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar was advanced enough to have locked onto Zhang Baocheng¡¯s yacht a long time ago. Now, he was on his way to eliminate Zhang Baocheng and prevent future troubles.


    After reaching the high seas, Zhang Baocheng boarded a larger yacht that had been waiting there, which then began to travel eastward. Only then did Zhang Baocheng breathe a sigh of relief, grateful for his narrow escape. Yet he was unaware that the exact location of the yacht was displayed on the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar, and the Drone was swiftly pursuing in the direction he had fled.


    In just three minutes, the Drone, flying at full speed low over the sea, had caught up with the yacht Zhang Baocheng was on. The Quantum Radar locked onto the target and fired AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles specialized for ground attacks. Two missiles detached from the Drone¡¯s weapon pylon, trailing bright flames as they flew towards the yacht below.


    Zhang Baocheng collapsed helplessly onto the sofa, shaken by the events of the evening. He had witnessed the Marquis being killed right before his eyes; although he had initially despaired, believing his own demise was inevitable, he was unexpectedly rescued by the organization behind him. Now he was convinced that the person trying to kill him was Yan Fei, whom he had always overlooked. He assumed Yan Fei to be an easy target, but he turned out to be a fierce dragon crossing the river, not only dissolving the forces of the Marquis and himself but also nearly taking his own life¡­


    Just as Zhang Baocheng was terror-stricken and considering retirement upon meeting with the organization¡¯s leader, he saw two sparks in the night sky approaching. Before he could react, he felt a jolt on the yacht, followed by two massive explosions, and then he was slammed against the hull by the blast, seriously injured and unable to move, as a deluge of sea water rushed in, engulfing him completely.


    In his final moments, Zhang Baocheng oddly wondered if there was a hell in this world, if he could still be human in his next life, and if not, whether being a dog might not be so bad¡­


    The yacht sank rapidly, soon vanishing beneath the sea surface.


    The Drone circled over the sea, observing the effects of the Anti-tank Missile attack. It appeared that the missiles were quite powerful; just two of them were enough to sink a yacht. This might have been related to the Drone¡¯s weapon system also being enhanced by the Mysterious Power.


    After circling the sea and detecting no survivors surfacing, the Drone, assured that everyone on the boat was dead, plunged into the sea depths again, propelled by the Intelligent Brain.


    With that, Yan Fei¡¯s night operation was a resounding success. Despite many unforeseen events, all were perfectly resolved with Yan Fei¡¯s efforts. From now on, the Marquis and Zhang Baocheng were erased from his world, never to threaten him again.

 Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: Chapter 39: Long-Lost Phone Call

    Chapter 49: Chapter 39: Long-Lost Phone Call


    Yan Fei discovered the drawbacks of the Auxiliary Brain, which made it somewhat difficult for him to quickly develop his own forces with its assistance. However, after sleeping on it, Yan Fei suddenly had an epiphany the next morning, thinking of an excellent strategy.


    Technologies related to industrial manufacturing require many prerequisite technologies, and indeed, parsing and inferring these technologies takes a lot of time. However, there are several emerging industries that don¡¯t have as many prerequisites, which can be developed to seize opportunities for rapid growth.


    Originally, Yan Fei planned to prioritize the development of the information technology industry, since it is an emerging industry. The information industry doesn¡¯t require many precursor technologies and has enormous development potential. As long as it has core technologies, it is possible to grow into a world-class super enterprise, and China has several such super enterprises.


    But several recent events have caused Yan Fei to have concerns. China and the United States are in a trade war, and once the United States exerted its power and stopped providing chips and operating software to Chinese enterprises, it killed off a large Chinese technology enterprise. This exposed the Chinese enterprises¡¯ weakness of lacking core technologies. Therefore, even if Yan Fei were to enter the information technology industry, he definitely wouldn¡¯t be able to solve the hardware problem in the short term. So even if his enterprise became the world¡¯s number one, as soon as the United States throttled him by not supplying chips or not making their products compatible with his, his enterprise would immediately be done for.


    To break through this barrier, core hardware must be developed. This brings the situation back to square one, which is the lack of a large amount of high-end scientific and technological prerequisite knowledge regarding chips, and even if these prerequisites were met, he still lacks the equipment to produce these core hardware, which only Western countries possess. So in the end, his development is still limited by the technological blockade and equipment export of Western countries like the United States.


    Therefore, Yan Fei temporarily gave up on the information technology industry, as it is a massive systemic project, and he currently lacks the ability to develop in this field. But once he has the capability, he will certainly intervene in this industry and completely break the Western technological blockade on China.


    Besides the information technology industry, the biomedical technology industry is also emerging. From the rise of biomedical technology to now, it has only been a few short decades. The related knowledge is not as vast and comprehensive as basic science and can be said to be a minor branch on the complete technology tree. If Yan Fei specializes in the biomedical branch, he can save a great deal of time and might soon get hold of cutting-edge black technology in this field.


    If he were to develop the manufacturing industry, the required funding would be enormous. Not only would a large amount of land resources be needed, various types of equipment would also have to be purchased, and there would be no visible results in the short term. Therefore, for Yan Fei, the fastest returning industry would undoubtedly be the biomedical industry. The biomedical technology doesn¡¯t need too much capital, won¡¯t require too many production sites once production begins, and the production equipment is easy to obtain. Once the products gain consumer acceptance, they can rise rapidly in a short period.


    Most importantly, in the biomedical industry, no one can choke off Yan Fei¡¯s enterprise. As long as his enterprise grows, no one can stop it.


    Yan Fei has one hundred million in cash, so his initial start-up capital is already in place. Once the Auxiliary Brain can infer practical biomedical technologies, his company can start up quickly. And once his company grows strong, his status will be as solid as a rock, and no one will dare to easily go against him.


    Having gradually solidified his ideas, Yan Fei made a development plan. He then launched the Drone, ordering the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain hidden in the ocean trench near Shanghai to cease parsing and inferring other technologies. Instead, it used Quantum Radar to connect to the WIFI at his home and began downloading various biomedical knowledge from the Internet.


    On the Internet of Earth, countless pieces of knowledge about biomedicine are available for free download. A large amount of experimental data on biological entities can be acquired without charge, and in some large medical forums, a wealth of clinical medical data can be obtained. Of course, the real trade secrets of biomedical technology cannot be found on the Internet.


    The data related to biomedical technology is as vast as a sea of smoke, and even with the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s formidable speed of downloading without interruption, it took a full two days to download all the related materials from the Internet. In the time that followed, the Auxiliary Brain would keep an eye on the Internet¡¯s dynamics. As soon as new speculations or experimental data about biomedical technology appeared, it would download them to its database and use these materials for parsing and inferring.


    Although biomedical technology is only a minor branch on the technology tree and hasn¡¯t had many years of development, the relevant knowledge involved is still very extensive, and the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s progress in parsing is quite slow. After all, there is a blank in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s technology tree, and all knowledge accumulation has to start from scratch. But once there is a starting point, the process of parsing and inferring will accelerate.


    The Auxiliary Brain has no physical form, and all its parsing and inference capabilities can only be performed within its database. Even if results are inferred, it cannot conduct experiments on its own. However, once it understands the detailed data of biological entities, along with the experimental and clinical data published online by various laboratories, it can simulate similar experiments. After repeated verification, once the experimental data is found to be correct, the Auxiliary Brain will finalize the technology and mark it on the technology tree. As long as a technology is marked on the technology tree, it indicates the technology is correct ¨C such is the amazing nature of the technology tree.


    On the Internet, detailed data on various biological entities are extensive and complete. Through decades of human research, not only has the animal body been thoroughly studied, but the human body has also been comprehensively researched, so the Auxiliary Brain easily obtained a vast amount of human body data.


    In the process of human research on biological entities, each study would result in some discoveries, large or small, and the same research by different people could lead to different findings. However, due to certain reasons, the research data of these researchers were not integrated. That is, I discovered this, you discovered that, but due to various reasons, these findings discovered by different people are not completely unified.


    After obtaining these data, the Auxiliary Brain could combine them and immediately found many things usually overlooked by people. That is to say, the Auxiliary Brain truly integrated humanity¡¯s discoveries, and even if the current biomedical technology ceased to develop, it could continue to enhance human biomedical technical levels until all the developmental potential was exhausted.


    However, this integration process requires massive data computation and simulation experiments, and the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s computing capability is still insufficient for rapid data integration. But Yan Fei believed that as long as the Auxiliary Brain continued to parse and infer, it would certainly make new, world-shocking discoveries based on current knowledge.


    A week later, the day when Yan Fei¡¯s home was to be demolished finally arrived. Over the past few days, Yan Fei had moved the belongings from his home to a small apartment in the city. Taking one last look at the only building his parents left him, his heart filled with sorrow, he turned and walked away. The demolition team entered behind him, starting to tear down the house imbued with Yan Fei¡¯s special attachments.


    Living in his new home, Yan Fei devoted all his energy to the Auxiliary Brain.


    In that time, the Auxiliary Brain had been analyzing the biomedical technology data downloaded from the Internet. Although it was starting from scratch in learning this science, it was growing at a remarkable speed. It autonomously collected and corrected those aspects that were usually neglected or had deviations. Therefore, the biomedical technology it possessed at the moment, albeit basic, far exceeded that of other biomedical tech companies around the world.


    Yan Fei hadn¡¯t been going out these days, nor had anyone sought him out. The missile attack at the Shanghai dock had been deliberately downplayed by the authorities, who simply reported it as a chemical explosion without any casualties.


    As for the heavy casualties among Marquis¡¯s men, it was portrayed as a massive vendetta among gangs. Then the Police Department launched a large-scale operation and wiped out the remnants of Marquis¡¯s criminal forces. Even the other unrelated gangs suffered heavy losses during this crackdown and were forced to lay low, no longer daring to cause trouble.


    The yacht that was sunk by Yan Fei¡¯s drone off the coast of China didn¡¯t even make it to the news, as if it had been forgotten altogether.


    Yan Fei enjoyed a rare period of leisure time. His only hope now was that the Auxiliary Brain could come up with some black technology, which he would then use to build up his own forces.


    That day, as Yan Fei was monitoring the progress of the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s analysis, he received a long-overdue phone call. Hesitating for a moment after seeing the caller ID on his mobile phone, he eventually answered the call, and a crisp, sweet female voice came through.


    ¡°Fei, it¡¯s me!¡±


    Hearing this voice, Yan Fei felt a bit dazed, but quickly recovered and said, ¡°Pingping, it¡¯s been a long time, what made you think to call me?¡±


    The girl named Pingping laughed, ¡°What, can¡¯t I contact you if there¡¯s nothing wrong?¡±


    Yan Fei replied with a laugh, ¡°No, it¡¯s just that it¡¯s been so long since we last spoke. Hearing your voice all of a sudden makes me happy.¡±


    Pingping said, ¡°I¡¯m back in Shanghai.¡±


    Delighted, Yan Fei asked, ¡°When did you get back?¡±


    ¡°Just arrived,¡± Pingping replied, ¡°And guess what, Yang Qi has also come to Shanghai. Let¡¯s get together!¡±


    Surprised, Yan Fei said, ¡°You mean Yang Qi is in Shanghai too? Is he alone?¡±


    She answered, ¡°No, he¡¯s on a business trip with colleagues. I was also surprised when I found out; I didn¡¯t expect him to be able to travel for work now.¡±


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s meet up tonight and call Yang Qi too,¡± Yan Fei said.


    ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll let Yang Qi know,¡± Pingping said.


    The girl who had been talking to Yan Fei was named Lu Pingping. She and Yan Fei, along with Yang Qi, were classmates at Zhendan University. However, after graduation, they had gone their separate ways and seldom met. Now that Lu Pingping had returned to Shanghai and Yang Qi was also there on business, it was a good opportunity for them to get together and catch up on each other¡¯s lives.


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 Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: Chapter 40: Chinas Genius Class

    Chapter 50: Chapter 40: China¡¯s Genius Class


    At seven in the evening, inside the private room of Juwei Restaurant in Shanghai, Yan Fei met his long-lost friends Lu Pingping and Yang Qi.


    Lu Pingping was youthful and beautiful, fashionably dressed, and stood tall at a full 1.7 meters. Not only was her face pretty, but her figure was also attractively curvaceous. Upon seeing her, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but swallow hard. Yang Qi, on the other hand, was a frail and short young man wearing black-rimmed glasses, giving off a somewhat foolish and naive appearance.


    Yan Fei originally rose to his feet, intending to hug Lu Pingping, but hesitated and merely shook her hand instead, and when it came to Yang Qi, he just patted him on the shoulder.


    Once they were seated, Lu Pingping laughed and said, ¡°Fei, you seem to be glowing recently. Have you had some good fortune?¡±


    Yan Fei replied with a smile, ¡°My family¡¯s building was demolished, and we were compensated with some money. Naturally, I¡¯m glowing because my pockets are full.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that building was the only thing your parents left you? Were you willing to let it be torn down?¡±


    Yan Fei gave a wry smile and said, ¡°It was beyond my control, an individual can¡¯t stop the inevitable.¡±


    Regretfully, Lu Pingping added, ¡°It was so sudden. There was no warning. I didn¡¯t even have the chance to see it one last time. After all, I also have memories tied to that place.¡±


    Yang Qi, who had been gazing into the void beside them, suddenly spoke up, ¡°Lu Pingping, hadn¡¯t you already known about the demolition of Yan Fei¡¯s house? When he had people causing trouble at his door, you even looked for a well-known lawyer in Beijing, ready to come to Shanghai to help Yan Fei with the lawsuit. It was only because that troublemaker got exposed by the police and was arrested that you didn¡¯t come. Since you were already aware of this, why are you pretending not to know now? Your behavior is so strange, I can¡¯t understand it.¡±


    After hearing Yang Qi¡¯s words, Lu Pingping looked somewhat embarrassed and didn¡¯t know what to say.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°So that¡¯s what happened. Pingping, I need to thank you. You truly are my best friend.¡±


    Lu Pingping responded, ¡°I didn¡¯t really help much.¡±


    After speaking, she glared fiercely at Yang Qi sitting beside her, but Yang Qi didn¡¯t even look at her and continued staring into space, deep in thought.


    At that moment, the food and drinks were served, and Yan Fei poured a glass of alcohol for Lu Pingping without paying attention to Yang Qi. Meanwhile, Yang Qi kept silent, simply picking up his chopsticks and starting to eat.


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping clinked glasses and downed the alcohol in their cups, and Yan Fei¡¯s face turned a shade of deep red.


    Lu Pingping asked, ¡°After all these years, can you still not hold your liquor?¡±


    Yan Fei replied with a bitter smile, ¡°Perhaps my constitution is special; I have no capacity to metabolize alcohol. Even a small amount makes me drunk.¡±


    Yan Fei had always been healthy since childhood, but his major weakness was his inability to drink alcohol. Even a small glass would leave him dizzy and drunk. Even though Yan Fei acquired his Drone Avatar and his body was transformed by a mysterious power, he still had no tolerance for alcohol. Thus, even a small glass made his face turn red. Of course, his drinking capacity had already much improved from before.


    Lu Pingping snatched Yan Fei¡¯s glass away and said, ¡°If you can¡¯t drink, don¡¯t force it. Hurting your health is the bigger issue.¡±


    Yan Fei looked at Lu Pingping and suddenly asked, ¡°By the way, how¡¯s your boyfriend doing?¡±


    Lu Pingping poured herself a glass of alcohol, downed it in one gulp, and said, ¡°My boyfriend is the same as always, neither good nor bad. But lately, he hit a stroke of dumb luck and made a small fortune.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°That¡¯s good to hear.¡±


    Lu Pingping laughed, ¡°His money is his own; it has nothing to do with me. I still need to work hard.¡±


    Yang Qi seemed suddenly jolted awake by this statement and asked, ¡°Lu Pingping, for all these years, you¡¯ve been saying that you have a boyfriend. But we¡¯ve never met him. Are you sure your boyfriend really exists and isn¡¯t just a figment of your imagination?¡±


    Lu Pingping laughed and said, ¡°Yang Qi, your thought process is really different from ordinary people. You even doubt such things. Whether I have a boyfriend or not, isn¡¯t Fei the clearest on that?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Yang Qi, I can prove this, Lu Pingping really does have a boyfriend, and she¡¯s had one since her senior year of university.¡±


    But Yang Qi seemed as if he hadn¡¯t heard Yan Fei speak, continuously muttering, ¡°This is illogical, totally illogical!¡±


    Watching Yang Qi¡¯s behavior, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping shook their heads together.


    The three of them were classmates at Zhendan University, but their class was a bit special, with only 15 people. The sign outside, however, read ¡°China Genius Class.¡± Yes, Yan Fei¡¯s class back then was the ¡°China Genius Class¡± created by Zhendan University.


    Although there were only 15 students in this genius class, each student was a true genius from around the country, far excelling in one particular aspect. Of course, there were two exceptions, and those were Yan Fei and Lu Pingping. The person who established this China Genius Class was Lu Pingping¡¯s father, Lu Shuchun, the Executive Vice President of Zhendan University, who, in an attempt to add to his political achievements, racked his brains to inaugurate a genius class at Zhendan University.


    The geniuses of this class were personally recruited by Lu Shuchun from all over the country, verified as true geniuses by the university, each one at a considerable cost to the school. And it just so happened that it was time for Lu Pingping to apply for university. Although her IQ was slightly higher than the average person¡¯s, she was a certain distance away from being a genius. However, Lu Shuchun wanted to get his daughter into this genius class to add a brilliant page to her future resume, so he began to look for ways to achieve this.


    Coincidentally, during the college entrance exams, there was a highly difficult math problem that every student across the country got wrong, except for one person who got it right, and that person was Yan Fei from Shanghai.


    Yan Fei had started school a bit earlier than others, so he was the youngest in his class. When he was in high school, his academic performance was only above average, nothing extraordinary. Unexpectedly, during the college entrance exams, he had a breakout moment, as if cheating in his mind; he could solve all the exam questions at a glance, and he ended up scoring 650 points.


    And that math question that stumped the entire nation was also solved by Yan Fei. The problem was highly obscure, hardly present in any test databases, posing a significant knowledge challenge. Against all odds, Yan Fei performed heroically and solved the problem, being the only examinee in the country to do so.


    When Lu Shuchun discovered that Yan Fei had answered this question correctly, he investigated Yan Fei and learned he was merely a good performer on the spot, not a genius. However, he still faced the pressure and recruited Yan Fei into the genius class. With Yan Fei now present for comparison, the much more capable Lu Pingping was logically also brought into the genius class by Lu Shuchun. As a result, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping became the only two ordinary individuals in this class of geniuses.


    To instruct the genius class, Lu Shuchun invited the country¡¯s most renowned experts and professors to teach these geniuses. By this time, Yan Fei no longer had any outstanding performance; he couldn¡¯t even understand the content of these experts¡¯ and professors¡¯ lectures. His heroic performance in the college entrance exams was just a fleeting moment.


    A kindred spirit to Yan Fei was Lu Pingping. She was originally very confident in herself and looked down on those so-called geniuses, believing they were hyped up by the media with no real talent. However, after studying with them, she was shocked by the geniuses¡¯ performance and felt utterly outclassed. With just one small exam, Lu Pingping¡¯s score ranked second to last in the genius class, the last place being the less capable Yan Fei.


    It was because of their shared experience that Yan Fei and Lu Pingping became closer and closer, and in the end, they became tightly-knit best friends.


    The most peculiar among the genius class was Yang Qi. Yang Qi had an extremely high IQ; no matter the method used, no one could measure the limit of his intelligence because he maxed out every test. However, this same reason led Yang Qi to suffer from Scholar Syndrome, appearing naive and simple-minded, lost in his own world, and completely incapable of interacting or communicating with others.


    Although the other geniuses were eccentric, they would at least exchange ideas and verify skills with one another. Yang Qi, however, completely ignored these people and, with his excellent performance exams, firmly held the number one spot, so the collective of geniuses ostracized him.


    Out of pity for Yang Qi¡¯s pathetic state, Yan Fei often helped him. Influenced by Yan Fei, Lu Pingping also frequently interacted with Yang Qi. Gradually, Yan Fei, Lu Pingping, and Yang Qi formed their own small circle, becoming very good friends. Of course, it was always Yan Fei and Lu Pingping looking after Yang Qi, who only felt at ease when he saw the two of them.


    Everything in the genius class was going smoothly until the end of the senior year, when Lu Pingping¡¯s father, Lu Shuchun, was reported for corruption, resulting in his imprisonment. The China Genius Class he had energetically founded was criticized and then denied by the university in its entirety. After a meeting and discussion, the China Genius Class was disbanded, and the geniuses were assigned to other classes to continue their studies.


    Lu Pingping was deeply affected by her father¡¯s imprisonment and left Shanghai after graduation to head north to Beijing, where she found a job and never returned to Shanghai. After graduating, Yang Qi was recruited by a famous research institution in Beijing and was rumored to be specially engaged in technical research. It was unexpected that he would appear in Shanghai today.


    Previously, Yang Qi couldn¡¯t communicate with people at all or live independently, but when they met this time, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping found that Yang Qi had changed significantly. Although it was still difficult for him to interact, he could communicate to some extent. The symptoms of Scholar Syndrome had significantly lessened; thus, he could go out alone and had traveled to Shanghai on a business trip.


    When the two saw Yang Qi this time, they felt like he had become a completely different person. If it weren¡¯t for his naive and simple appearance and the occasional nonsensical things he said, they would have suspected that Yang Qi had been switched with someone else.


    Yang Qi had a very strong logical thinking ability, giving him absolute control over scientific knowledge that no one could surpass. But when faced with humanities knowledge, he was extremely feeble-minded. That also explained why he couldn¡¯t grasp what Lu Pingping had said earlier, repeatedly muttering ¡°This is illogical.¡±


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 Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Chapter 41: Dream Technology

    Chapter 51: Chapter 41: Dream Technology


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Pingping, what are your plans next?¡±


    Lu Pingping suddenly became melancholic and said, ¡°I want to visit my father first. You know I haven¡¯t seen him for several years.¡±


    Lu Pingping¡¯s father, Lu Shuchun, was imprisoned for corruption and is currently serving his sentence in jail. As his daughter, Lu Pingping was very upset. However, since Lu Shuchun violated national laws, she was helpless. Moreover, she had moved far to Beijing and hadn¡¯t seen her father for several years. Now that she was back, she planned to visit him in prison.


    Yan Fei, looking at the sorrowful Lu Pingping, also felt a bit sad. He tried to lighten the mood but suddenly remembered his own plan, so he said, ¡°Pingping, as you know, I have a sizable amount of cash on hand, and I¡¯m planning to use it to start a business. I wonder if you¡¯re interested in joining?¡±


    Lu Pingping indeed snapped out of her melancholy and said, ¡°Fei, you want to start your own business? Which industry are you considering?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°It will probably be related to biomedical technology. When the time comes, we¡¯ll release a few products related to biomedical technology.¡±


    Lu Pingping was somewhat surprised and asked, ¡°Probably? You mean you¡¯re not even clear about what the business will be focused on?¡±


    Yan Fei felt somewhat helpless inside. The Auxiliary Brain was analyzing the biomedical technology data and information. He had only gained some basic technology, and there was no telling how long it would be before a complete product was developed, so of course, he didn¡¯t know what products would emerge.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°I¡¯ve made contact online with several famous medical research institutes. They recently made a breakthrough, but because their research is somewhat ahead of its time, nobody is willing to support them. So, they are looking for investment everywhere. I thought their research had potential, so I agreed to invest in them. With my support, their research can continue. It¡¯s just that these research findings are still being perfected, and I¡¯m not clear what the final products will be.¡±


    Lu Pingping covered her mouth in surprise and said, ¡°You¡¯re actually trusting what people online say? Aren¡¯t you afraid of being scammed?¡±


    Yan Fei confidently said, ¡°There¡¯s no need to worry about that. I have visited their research institutions and projects personally and am quite confident in their research. Once their technology matures, the products they release will be a generation ahead of the world, and I¡¯ll gain substantial profits.¡±


    Lu Pingping was well-traveled and had her own ability to discern right from wrong. But she had great trust in Yan Fei; since he said there were no issues, she believed him. Although she found the situation a bit absurd, who was she to doubt Yan Fei? After thinking it over, she asked, ¡°How are the profits divided between you?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°These research centers will hand over the medicine they¡¯ve developed to me and will be responsible for dealing with any side effects and further research and development. I will take care of the production and sales of the medicine, and all operational funding will come from me. They will get 25% of the profits, while I will get 75%.¡±


    In fact, the research centers that Yan Fei mentioned didn¡¯t exist in the world. He fabricated these entities to conceal the existence of the Auxiliary Brain. After all, he had no knowledge of biomedical technology himself and lacked any biotech talents, yet he was about to release powerful biomedical medicine, which would inevitably raise suspicions. These fictitious research centers were his scapegoats. As long as he kept quiet, no one would know where these research centers were.


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°The profit-sharing sounds reasonable, but aren¡¯t you afraid that they might kick you out and choose to collaborate with someone else after the medicine becomes successful? Then all your initial investment would be wasted.¡±


    Yan Fei smiled mysteriously and said, ¡°You don¡¯t need to worry about that at all. I have ways to keep them in check, and I assure you, they will never kick us out to go it alone.¡±


    Lu Pingping furrowed her brows, mulling over the existing interests in her mind.


    Yan Fei asked again, ¡°So, are you willing to work on this with me?¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Since you¡¯re the one asking me, I will certainly agree. My main concern lies with the research centers, due to their being too many uncertainties.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°You can rest assured on that. For some reasons, I can¡¯t disclose the thing that restrains them, but you can trust me, I¡¯m definitely not afraid they will cast me aside.¡±


    Since Yan Fei had said so, Lu Pingping was reassured and said, ¡°In that case, I trust you, and I agree to join.¡±


    Yan Fei was overjoyed; he knew about Lu Pingping¡¯s capabilities. She was immensely talented in business administration and had made a name for herself while still at university. Over the years since graduating, her managerial abilities had grown significantly. Having her as his business partner, he had no worries.


    Just as Yan Fei was celebrating, Yang Qi suddenly said, ¡°Lu Pingping, weren¡¯t you a senior executive at a top 500 company in Beijing? You even said you were about to get a promotion and a pay raise, so why suddenly decide to join Yan Fei¡¯s enterprise?¡±


    Lu Pingping glared fiercely at Yang Qi and said, ¡°I think there¡¯s more potential for development here, so I¡¯ve decided to make a move. Is there a problem with that?¡±


    Yang Qi made a comment, ¡°Giving up an imminent promotion and pay raise from a stable position as a senior executive in a top 500 corporation to join a fledgling company that hasn¡¯t even launched and whose purpose is unclear, yet still thinking it has more potential for development. Human emotions indeed lack any logic¡ªI can never understand them, let alone women. That¡¯s not scientific at all¡­¡±

 Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: Chapter 41 Dream Technology_2

    Chapter 52: Chapter 41 Dream Technology_2


    Yan Fei had no idea how Lu Pingping was doing in Beijing, and assumed she was having a tough time there, which was why she came back to Shanghai. He then invited her to start a business with him, only to find out through Yang Qi that she had actually been thriving in Beijing, which made him feel rather awkward. He said, ¡°So you were doing so well in Beijing, let¡¯s forget about my invitation then!¡±


    Lu Pingping immediately got furious and said, ¡°Are you backing out now? But it¡¯s too late, since I¡¯ve agreed, I will definitely come and join.¡±


    Yan Fei gave a dry laugh and added, ¡°I¡¯m happy you¡¯re willing to help me, I just don¡¯t want to hinder your career.¡±


    If the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Black Technology was successfully deduced, Yan Fei naturally wanted to bring Lu Pingping over to help him, as he could provide her with even better opportunities. But at the moment, no one knew if the Auxiliary Brain could analyze out the Black Technology, and by bringing Lu Pingping over like this, Yan Fei felt he might be putting her at a disadvantage.


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Being an executive at a top 500 global company may look glamorous, but at the end of the day, you¡¯re still working for someone else, and no matter how much money you make, it still belongs to others. Since it¡¯s all about making money, why not help you instead?¡±


    Seeing that Lu Pingping was willing to give up her executive position at a top 500 global company to assist him, Yan Fei was very pleased. He said, ¡°You¡¯ve made such a hasty decision, haven¡¯t you discussed it with your boyfriend first?¡±


    Lu Pingping replied, ¡°This kind of decision doesn¡¯t need to be discussed with him. He will definitely support me when he finds out. We¡¯re still young and it¡¯s the perfect time to strive in society. For our future happiness, he will surely understand.¡±


    So in a room where old friends gathered for a small reunion, Yan Fei managed to recruit Lu Pingping, who had a knack for business management, to his yet-to-be-established company, which was still uncertain about its future direction. However, it was bound to shine in the coming years, possibly even changing the course of human history.


    The next day, Yang Qi and his colleagues left Shanghai. After Lu Pingping visited her father in prison, she met up with Yan Fei to start discussing the company¡¯s establishment. But during this discussion, the two had their first disagreement.


    Lacking innate business and management skills and having spent the past few years cooped up at home, Yan Fei had forgotten much of what he learned in school. If his company was to succeed, aside from the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Black Technology, it would largely depend on Lu Pingping¡¯s management abilities. So, in a bid to keep her committed to his cause, he offered her a 20% stake in the new company.


    However, Lu Pingping adamantly refused Yan Fei¡¯s offer for shares and dividends, agreeing only to receive an annual salary based on market rates.


    Curious about her reasons, Yan Fei inquired further, and Lu Pingping explained that she didn¡¯t want to take shares because she didn¡¯t wish for there to be any inequality in their status. With shares, she and Yan Fei¡¯s relationship would be about majority and minority shareholders, creating a hierarchy. Without shares, she¡¯d be just a simple corporate manager, a business partner free to resign if there were a disagreement in vision, without the risk of damaging their relationship over equity disputes.


    Yan Fei had offered shares because he wanted to tie Lu Pingping to his chariot, but with her steadfast refusal, it seemed she could leave anytime. Nevertheless, he trusted that based on their many years of friendship, she wouldn¡¯t leave his company unless he fired her. This was evident when Lu Pingping willingly left her prestigious position at a global top 500 company to join his yet-to-be-established enterprise.


    In the end, Yan Fei compromised and decided to proceed according to Lu Pingping¡¯s wishes. Once the thorny issue of equity was resolved, all other matters became simpler. Hence, Lu Pingping went north to Beijing to resign and then returned to Shanghai.


    A week later, an obscure little company named Dream Technology Development Co. Ltd. registered at the Shanghai Commerce Bureau with a registered capital of 10 million. The company had only one shareholder, and that was Yan Fei, who owned 100% of the shares.


    Initially, Lu Pingping suggested that Dream Technology Development Co. Ltd. should register in the Cayman Islands and control the enterprise through an offshore company. This would confer tax benefits, create an international image, and facilitate international business. However, Yan Fei, after consideration, declined the proposal and chose to register the company in Shanghai instead.


    Registering the Company in Shanghai didn¡¯t carry tax advantages or a global mantle, but it gave Yan Fei greater peace of mind. Even if it meant paying more in taxes, this money would circulate domestically and eventually be used within the country, contributing a little of his own strength to the national economy. Had he registered the company in the Cayman Islands, any significant growth would invite opportunists. If the Cayman Islands encountered substantial upheavals, it could cause big trouble for his company. To keep control of his future in his own hands, Yan Fei deliberately laid his foundations domestically from the start.


    Lu Pingping had only made a professional suggestion, aiming to secure the greatest benefits for Yan Fei. Still, once Yan Fei made his decision, she agreed with it and the company¡¯s registration was set in Shanghai.


    Through Lu Pingping¡¯s efforts and coordination, the paperwork for Dream Technology Development Co. Ltd. was approved within ten days. From then on, Yan Fei completely left behind his otaku life, stepping into an entirely new world.


    Yan Fei became the Chairman of the company, responsible for guiding its developmental direction and overseeing the big picture. Lu Pingping became the General Manager, in charge of managing the company¡¯s day-to-day affairs.


    As soon as the company was formed, Lu Pingping rented a floor in the eastern suburbs of Shanghai for the office. The building was a towering 30 floors, their office located on the 18th, spanning more than a thousand square meters. Although the location was somewhat remote, the rent was affordable and the transportation reasonably convenient.


    After securing the office space, Lu Pingping became busy, starting to recruit staff and set up the company¡¯s organizational structure. In this aspect, Yan Fei was a complete novice, leaving all the work to Lu Pingping. All he could do was pray that the Auxiliary Brain would quickly decode the technology.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s watchful eye, the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s analytical progress suddenly accelerated. By the tenth day since the company¡¯s establishment, the Auxiliary Brain finally produced a significant breakthrough in biomedical technology ¨C it had completely deciphered the operational principles of the human immune system.


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    The content of the book has been somewhat subdued these past few days, but this is only a temporary state; no novel can maintain a climax forever. However, after this brief period, the book will reach a new peak, which will surely meet everyone¡¯s expectations for the book!

 Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: Chapter 42 Immune System

    Chapter 53: Chapter 42 Immune System


    The immune system is an important system for biological entities to carry out immune responses and immune functions. It consists of immune organs, immune cells, and immune molecules.


    The immune system has the ability to recognize and eliminate antigenic foreign substances, to coordinate with other systems within the body, and to maintain the stability of the internal environment and physiological balance. The immune system is the most effective weapon against pathogens¡¯ invasion, capable of detecting and clearing foreign substances, and extrinsic microorganisms that cause fluctuations in the internal environment.


    If the human body were seen as a country, the immune system would be the army that maintains national security. Once there¡¯s an invasion from enemies or an internal rebellion, the army would quickly detect the enemies or rebels and deploy to eliminate them.


    With no enemy invasion or internal rebellion, the country¡¯s security is naturally guaranteed. However, if the country fails to detect invading enemies or rebels, the enemy will wreak havoc within the country, causing substantial harm, which manifests as the country falling ill.


    Therefore, the immune system is the most important security barrier within the human body. As long as the immune function is normal, the body rarely gets sick. But once there is a problem with the immune function, the chances of the body falling ill greatly increase. The majority of diseases that occur in the human body are related to the immune system.


    Although humans have researched the human immune system for decades and reached some systematic conclusions, we have not yet fully understood the operational mechanisms of immune functions. Most of what is known about the operation of the immune system is conjecture, with some of these conjectures being fantastical and others seeming completely absurd.


    Human research institutions will conduct experimental validations based on these conjectures, but with limited research funding, they will only validate the conjectures they deem useful. Other conjectures are dismissed as jokes and put away.


    The Auxiliary Brain, when analyzing related data, did not differentiate the credibility of these immune system conjectures; instead, it parsed and deduced all conjectures in the system, and surprisingly found clues within these wild speculations, opening a breakthrough and unraveling the ultimate mystery of the human immune system¡¯s operation. Since this technology has been marked on the Technology Tree, it indicates that the technology is affirmed by the Technology Tree and is correct.


    Although Yan Fei did not have professional medical knowledge, he had a certain understanding of the immune system and was clear about its importance to the human body. Therefore, when he learned that the ultimate secret of the human immune system had been decoded, he was ecstatic.


    Knowing the operating principles of the immune system means that corresponding immune therapies can be developed for human diseases, offering the hope that some previously incurable diseases may be healed. Basically, all medical research institutions in the world are studying human genes, hoping to unlock the mysteries of human life at the genetic level. By that time, all human diseases could potentially be cured from a genetic perspective. But with the current level of human technology, if we can¡¯t even fully decrypt the human immune system, how could we truly understand the mysteries of human genes?


    The breakthrough that the Auxiliary Brain made in decoding the immune system is not as shocking as fully deciphering human genes, but as long as the human immune system is properly utilized, it is already sufficient to treat most current diseases.


    Yan Fei learned about the operating principles of the immune system through the Auxiliary Brain, and found it to be quite amazing. Not only can it protect the body from infections by foreign substances, but it also maintains the stability of the internal environment and physiological balance.


    For example, if the immune system operates normally, the body can maintain perfect balance, which is reflected in the maintenance of physical body shape.


    According to the immune system, the human body needs to maintain a perfect body shape, and thus an Obesity Antibody would emerge within the body, able to automatically break down excess fat and maintain a perfect body shape.


    However, in practice, the Obesity Antibody in the immune system tends to disappear gradually with age. Once the Obesity Antibody is lost, the immune system will turn a blind eye to the excess fat in the body and not actively break it down. Over time, obesity will occur.


    If the Obesity Antibody in the immune system does not disappear, then once the body fat content exceeds the critical threshold defined by the immune system, the Killer T Cells of the immune system will be rapidly deployed to eliminate the newly formed fat cells, maintaining the perfect body shape.


    It¡¯s not just the body shape; even the skin has corresponding Skin Antibodies within the immune system. If parasites or other potential damaging foreign substances appear on the skin, the immune system will also dispatch Phagocytic Cells or Killer Cells to engulf these foreign substances and restore the skin to perfect health.


    Regrettably, substances like Obesity Antibodies and Skin Antibodies within the human immune system suddenly disappear after puberty ends. As a result, the body invisibly becomes obese and misshapen, and the skin becomes extremely poor.


    Having learned the operating principles of the immune system, Yan Fei had an idea: to find a way to restore these antibodies that maintain the body¡¯s internal balance in the immune system.


    Once the obesity antibody is restored, even if humans indulge in eating and drinking, as long as they do not exceed a certain limit, their body shape will remain normal. Skin antibodies, on the other hand, will maintain human skin health, preventing various moles, acne, parasites, and blemishes from appearing on human skin.


    Previously, no company in the world was capable of producing perfect weight loss and beauty products. Even Yan Fei himself had never imagined that one day he would create such products. But after the Auxiliary Brain cracked the ultimate secret of the immune system, manufacturing these products became very easy.


    When Yan Fei realized the value of the black technology decoded by the Auxiliary Brain, he understood that his chance to rise had finally come. His company¡¯s flagship products were about to debut, rather than remaining just an empty shell.


    With a research target in mind, under Yan Fei¡¯s guidance, the Auxiliary Brain began to collect more human body data on the Internet. It also collected composition data of various medicines and even vast amounts of plant data. Its goal was to analyze these big data sets to find ways to restore various antibodies in immune cells of the human body.


    Considering the limited computational power of the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei did not spread his efforts too thin, but instead focused on the research of the obesity antibody. After all, the standard of living has greatly improved, and humans have transitioned from malnutrition to overnutrition, leading to a significant increase in the number of obese people. The weight loss market was big enough to support the rapid initial development of his company.


    Only once there was hope for his products did Yan Fei have the confidence to face Lu Pingping. After all, Lu Pingping resigned to help him, and if he couldn¡¯t even produce a product, that would be too unfair to her.


    Yan Fei found Lu Pingping and discussed with her, sharing his plans.


    Lu Pingping listened carefully to Yan Fei¡¯s introduction, then asked, ¡°Do you mean that our products will be available soon, but you are wondering how we should sell them, is that correct?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Yes, our first batch of products will be related to weight loss. As for the effects, you don¡¯t have to doubt them; they will definitely be the most effective weight loss drugs in the world, with no toxic side effects, and the weight reduction will be very fast. Now the key issue is whether we should market this product as a medicine or sell it as food or dietary supplements?¡±


    Lu Pingping asked, ¡°Does this product contain medicinal ingredients?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s not clear yet, but there¡¯s a strong likelihood that it doesn¡¯t contain medicinal ingredients. It should be a substance extracted from plants, natural and non-toxic with no side effects.¡±


    In the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s research, Yan Fei didn¡¯t want to use chemical drugs or gene drugs to target the fat genes, but rather hoped to use purely natural plant extracts. He didn¡¯t believe that gene drugs were stronger than the functions of the immune system. After all, humans know too little about genetics, and gene drugs have not undergone prolonged research. If the modifications at the genetic level take centuries to show side effects, then it would be too late for humans to regret.


    That¡¯s why Yan Fei insisted on utilizing the capabilities of the immune system to achieve the goal of treating diseases through innate immune functions. The abilities of the immune system are native to the body, and various functions have always been present, only weakening or disappearing over time. He was now merely restoring these inherent abilities of the human body without affecting growth and development, which could certainly be said to be purely natural without toxic side effects.


    However, while the Auxiliary Brain had not yet deciphered the complete technology, Yan Fei was unclear whether his ideas would be realized, and he could only speak vaguely.


    Although Lu Pingping did not understand the intricacies involved, she began to analyze, ¡°If the product contains medicinal ingredients, then we can definitely only sell it as medicine. If there are no medicinal ingredients, we can completely sell it as food or dietary supplements. If we market it as medicine, we need to go through a lot of procedures and pass several phases of clinical trials by the country, and even if everything goes smoothly, the time to market will be at least two years. However, if we sell it as dietary supplements or simply food, basically no time is needed, and as long as we pass the national safety tests, we can go straight to market.¡±


    Yan Fei thought for a moment and said, ¡°We can first design two plans for selling as either medicine or dietary supplements (food), getting ready for various production and sales preparations beforehand. As soon as we determine the product type, we can immediately activate the corresponding plan, saving a lot of time.¡±


    Lu Pingping was a bit frustrated. She had never seen a company like this, existing for so long without knowing what product they were going to sell and having to create multiple plans for different scenarios. If it wasn¡¯t Yan Fei who had asked her to join, she would have turned around and walked away after seeing such a boss. But since it was Yan Fei who asked her to come, she could only try to manage the tasks he had entrusted to her properly.


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 Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: Chapter 43 Weight Loss Cookies

    Chapter 54: Chapter 43 Weight Loss Cookies


    Watching Lu Pingping leave, Yan Fei felt a bit sorry, but he didn¡¯t have a solution. He previously thought that the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s technology analysis and deduction would be quick, but who knew it would take so long without producing specific results, leaving no choice but to let his close friend be frustrated for the time being.


    A week later, the Auxiliary Brain finally gave Yan Fei a pleasant surprise. The technology for adding the Obesity Antibody to the Human immune system had at last been deduced and analyzed.


    To ensure a fail-safe outcome, the Auxiliary Brain conducted numerous experimental simulations within its own Technology Analysis System, and to guarantee computational power, Yan Fei hadn¡¯t let the Drone go out during this time, dedicating all computational capabilities to technology deduction.


    After multiple simulation trials with consistent results, the Auxiliary Brain confirmed the correctness and effectiveness of the technology, and recorded it onto a branch of the Technology Tree. The Technology Tree only documents mature technologies, so once marked, it indicates that the technology has matured and can be put into commercial operation.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s guidance, the technology met all his requirements, with all necessary components extracted from natural plants, ensuring safety and lack of toxic side effects.


    It was precisely because of the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s extensive data verification that it took so much time. This technology diverged from the production thinking of chemical drugs in the Western World, drawing inspiration from China¡¯s Traditional Chinese Medicine system. To obtain non-toxic and effective optimum components, the Auxiliary Brain downloaded and studied the complete canon of Chinese Medicine as well as modern Plant Data, and finally, produced a definitive formula.


    This formula somewhat resembled a Chinese Medicine prescription but broke free from the constraints of traditional prescriptions. It comprised 13 plant ingredients, with one being from Chinese Medicine, and the remaining 12 being common plants from everyday life. The one medicinal herb was also widely cultivated and Affordable, incurring virtually no cost. The other twelve plant species were the most common plants found in the mountains, essentially cost-free. In other words, the final formula in Yan Fei¡¯s possession was both affordable and effective, without worry of being bottlenecked by Raw Materials.


    Although the required Raw Materials for the formula were simple, the entire extraction and manufacturing process was very complex. It involved many steps, and any issue at any stage could result in a failed product.


    Curiously, the production site for this kind of product required no special conditions; it could even be done at home with a large iron pot and a gas stove. However, the most challenging aspects were the order in which to add the plant components, the timing of their addition, controlling the intervals of ingredient input, the simmering time, and even the stirring method and temperature during simmering all had specific requirements.


    Only by meeting all these production conditions could the perfect product be refined. And if there was an error in any of the Programs, the effort would be wasted due to the failed concoction.


    Having received the formula, Yan Fei set out to manufacture the product, thus he began preparing the Raw Materials. As the needed Materials were quite simple, he easily gathered the 13 plant ingredients and prepared them in his home kitchen, then proceeded to simmer the product under the Intelligent Brain¡¯s direction.


    Despite the Intelligent Brain¡¯s instructions and Yan Fei¡¯s perfect body control, he still failed on his first attempt at producing the product. The failure continued until the fifth attempt when he eventually succeeded.


    The successfully refined product was a light golden, silver-white liquid with a sweet fragrance¡ªthis was the final color and scent deduced by the Auxiliary Brain for a successful product. The failed products all turned black, resembling the bitterness of Chinese Medicine and emitting a foul odor. Only the successful product would display a silver-white liquid with light golden luster and sweet fragrance¡ªtruly amazing.


    Yan Fei was delighted to find out from the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s deduction results that the concentration of this silver-white liquid was extremely high, so it had to be diluted before it could be used orally, allowing the Immune System to mark the Obesity Antibody and thus achieve the goal of weight loss. The dilution degree was so high, it reached an astonishing ten thousand times.


    Yan Fei calculated that the 50 milliliters of liquid he had successfully refined could be diluted to dose 200 people. With one liter of such liquid, 4000 people could be treated. Although producing this product was very energy-intensive, with all the right Equipment, Yan Fei could remain focused and produce 500 liters in a day, which meant his daily output was enough for 2 million people. At least in terms of production volume, there were no issues with this product.


    Having produced a mature Weight Loss product, Yan Fei then began to prevent others from cracking his commercial Secret. Even though the Intelligent Brain¡¯s method for concocting the product was very complex¡ªif someone obtained the formula without the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s assistance, they could not replicate it¡ªhe still had to be extremely cautious. Many amazing events occur in the World every day, and one oversight could lead his product¡¯s Secret to be leaked, which would be a tremendous loss.


    Therefore, Yan Fei began to ponder how to conceal his product¡¯s secret. Eventually, he thought of a brilliant method: to incorporate the Weight Loss liquid capable of marking the Obesity Antibody into other Items and then sell them under the guise of those Items. When people consumed these Items, they would ingest the Slimming liquid and achieve the weight loss effect just the same.

 Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Chapter 43 Weight Loss Cookies_2

    Chapter 55: Chapter 43 Weight Loss Cookies_2


    With this, Yan Fei could mislead those who wanted to pry into his trade secrets, leading them to the wrong targets and directions. This brought to mind what Lu Pingping had told him about the differences between pharmaceutical and food product sales, prompting him to make a decision. That was to sell weight loss cookies and mix the slimming liquid into the cookies, so that people would have no idea what ingredients were causing the weight loss.


    Once Yan Fei had made his plan, he immediately instructed the Auxiliary Brain to analyze and deduce the cookie-making technology and to figure out how to infuse the slimming liquid into the cookies without affecting their efficacy. Consequently, the Auxiliary Brain began downloading vast amounts of data on cookie-making from the Internet and started integrating the two products as per Yan Fei¡¯s requirements.


    The cookie-making process wasn¡¯t complex. After understanding the various components that made up a cookie, the Auxiliary Brain conducted numerous experimental deductions within the system and soon came up with an optimal cookie production process. Then, it integrated the slimming liquid into the cookies and carried out extensive calculations. On the third day, the Auxiliary Brain finally came up with an outstanding cookie-making technology.


    This technology ensured the perfect integration of the slimming liquid into the cookies without impacting their weight loss effect while also guaranteeing the best taste for the cookies. This optimal taste was calculated by the Auxiliary Brain according to the preferences of the majority of people. In other words, even without any weight loss effect, once people tried these cookies, they would be attracted by their deliciousness and fall in love with them.


    From then on, Yan Fei finally had a complete manufacturing technology, which included the method to make the slimming liquid and the process to make delicious cookies infused with the slimming liquid. With this set of processes, Yan Fei¡¯s business finally got on the right track and was no longer just an empty shell.


    Once Yan Fei had a complete set of cookie-making technology, along with the recipe and process for making slimming liquid, he immediately called in Lu Pingping for consultation. He initially thought he would have to start everything from scratch, but Lu Pingping had already considered all possible scenarios and had made corresponding plans. Therefore, as soon as Yan Fei presented the weight loss cookies data, she started taking relevant actions right away.


    In the suburbs of Shanghai, near the sea, there was a large food processing factory. This factory had shut down due to poor management, but the plant was quite extensive, and the machinery inside was still relatively well-maintained.


    This food processing factory was the target that Lu Pingping had already scouted according to the plan. After receiving detailed product information, she immediately began acquisition negotiations for this factory.


    The food processing factory covered 150 acres, which might not sound like much elsewhere, but in the precious land of Shanghai, it was considered a significant factory. The equipment in the food processing factory was about 80% new and well-maintained.


    The only regret was that the land on which the food processing factory stood did not belong to the factory itself but was leased from the collective land of the nearby township, with less than five years left in the lease period. The previous owner had chosen the wrong direction leading to substantial losses and had been stuck in this quagmire for a long time. As a result, he was eager to make a deal during the negotiations with Lu Pingping, who took advantage of his impatience, demonstrating her skilled negotiation techniques. The owner quickly conceded, and eventually, the factory¡¯s ownership and the lease rights to the associated land were transferred for forty million yuan.


    Securing the food processing factory for forty million yuan was undoubtedly a bargain. If it weren¡¯t for the previous owner¡¯s urgency to sell and Lu Pingping¡¯s preemptive move, the price would have risen by at least 50%. The only concern for Lu Pingping was that the factory¡¯s land was not their own, but rather rented collective land of the township¡ªthat could lead to uncertainties in the future.


    Initially, Lu Pingping suggested to Yan Fei to outsource the food processing production while strengthening the supervision of the production process. This approach would not only reduce costs but also allow for quick production launch, killing two birds with one stone.


    But Yan Fei had his own considerations. After all, the so-called weight loss cookies were just a gimmick; their sole value lay in their excellent taste. As for nutritional value, who nowadays suffers from nutritional deficiencies? The reason they could trigger weight loss was by incorporating special components from the slimming liquid, which marked weight loss antibodies in the immune system, allowing it to automatically regulate the body¡¯s fat content and achieve the effect of weight loss and body shaping.


    This slimming liquid was the real core secret of Yan Fei, a secret he had not even shared with Lu Pingping. If there was one person in the world that Yan Fei could trust, it would undoubtedly be Lu Pingping. Even if Lu Pingping wanted to steal all his money and harm him, he would have no complaints, for their relationship was beyond question.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t tell Lu Pingping the truth, not because he didn¡¯t trust her, but because he feared an accidental leak of the secret. The moment a secret is known by a second person, the likelihood of it getting out increases dramatically. Moreover, once Lu Pingping learned of the secret, others might target her, thus putting her in danger¡ªwhich was also a way to protect her.


    Thus, to maintain secrecy during the cookie production, the Auxiliary Brain designed a process that could add slimming liquid during what appeared to be merely flour mixing. Meanwhile, it was actually introducing the slimming liquid into the mix. With this step in the process, the weight loss cookies genuinely became effective.


    Therefore, it was essential for Yan Fei to keep this process under his direct control; he would add the slimming liquid according to the production schedule. Outsourcing the production of these cookies would require entrusting this step to someone else, greatly increasing the risk of exposure. This was the main reason why Yan Fei insisted on owning his own factory.


    And now with his own factory, by retrofitting the food processing machinery, he had the capability to produce cookies. During the machinery modification process, Yan Fei discreetly installed the additional equipment on the production line and operated it himself, secretly adding the slimming liquid to the mix.


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 Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Chapter 44: Highly Popular

    Chapter 56: Chapter 44: Highly Popular


    Lu Pingping was indeed a genius in management, having completed the enormously tedious tasks of factory equipment calibration, recruitment and training of production workshop workers, procurement of raw materials and packaging, all within a mere ten days, demonstrating an exceptionally high work efficiency. If Yan Fei had to handle these matters himself, he would need at least two months.


    After the acquisition, the food processing factory was renamed ¡°Dream Food Processing Co., Ltd.,¡± a wholly-owned subsidiary of ¡°Dream Technology Development Co., Ltd.¡±


    The food processing factory had previously produced biscuit products and had the production qualifications for biscuits, so as long as the relevant department¡¯s filings were in order, production could continue. Once the biscuits produced passed inspections by the relevant departments, they could go on the market for sale.


    In terms of the sales model for the weight-loss cookies, Lu Pingping, after consulting with Yan Fei, rejected the approach of opening physical stores and instead chose to directly open an online store on Taobao for sales.


    After all, Yan Fei¡¯s startup capital was limited, and following the acquisition of the food processing factory and the recruitment of production staff, procurement of raw materials and packaging, there wasn¡¯t much left. The model of finding agents by collecting security deposits was also dismissed by them. The weight loss cookies had no brand recognition at this stage, so even if they held such an investment conference, no one would attend, let alone be foolish enough to pay a deposit. Therefore, in the early stages, the sales department at Dream Foods was tasked with opening an online store.


    Yan Fei had great confidence in his weight-loss cookies, believing that as soon as someone tried them, they would immediately enjoy the pleasure of losing weight. But at the beginning, how to make a name for himself and promote his weight loss products to the public was a big challenge. After all, this was not an era when the ¡°fragrance of wine needs no bush,¡± and no matter how good the products were, promotion still mattered.


    So, if the products had no brand recognition, even opening an online store would attract no business. Originally, Yan Fei wanted to create an Internet sensation, raising product awareness by having dieters personally try the weight-loss cookies, but Lu Pingping vetoed this idea.


    Such a method was easily exploitable by competitors. Once rivals spread negative information while they were actively hyping the product, and once that negativity fermented and magnified online, the product would be shunned despite its efficacy, leading to a premature defeat, turning heroes into laughingstocks.


    Therefore, to ensure a good start for the product¡¯s launch, Lu Pingping still decided to take a traditional approach to product promotion, choosing to invest most of their remaining funds in advertising. Advertising costs for television stations and major portal websites were prohibitively expensive, beyond their budget, so Lu Pingping decided to focus on dense advertising in city bus televisions, subway car televisions, and transportation station platforms.


    These locations offered low-cost advertising, and were frequented by concentrated groups of commuters. These commuters, often too busy to exercise, commonly experienced symptoms of obesity, yet they had sufficient purchasing power. They were the target customers for the weight-loss cookies.


    While advertising in these places might make the product seem lower-class, it accurately targeted their intended customers, making it a cost-effective strategy. Moreover, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had absolute confidence in their product; convinced that anyone willing to try the weight-loss cookies would certainly see results. Once word of mouth from consumers began to spread, that would be the true beginning of their product¡¯s sales surge.


    So, in the early stages, their goal was to broaden product recognition and attract as many people as possible to try their product.


    Of course, in order to prevent the product advertisement from appearing too low-end, Lu Pingping did not skimp on the promotional video. She hired a famous domestic actress to endorse the weight-loss cookies. Just the production costs and the celebrity endorsement fee alone cost them 12 million for the year. This was virtually all of Yan Fei¡¯s remaining funds, but both Yan Fei and Lu Pingping believed that as long as they built up product recognition, the product¡¯s effectiveness would ensure a rapid market breakthrough and lead to hot sales.


    Due to limited funds, they decided to start their initial promotional campaign exclusively in Shanghai. As China¡¯s financial capital, not only was it economically advanced, but it also served as a fashion benchmark with a leading influence in various aspects. Once the weight-loss cookies became popular in Shanghai, it was certain to drive sales in other cities.


    Additionally, by choosing to promote on a small scale within Shanghai at the outset, they would not draw the attention of competitors, allowing them to buy time to grow and strengthen.


    As Yan Fei was not familiar with business management, he entrusted all matters of product promotion and sales to Lu Pingping and focused solely on training the production workers. During production, he stealthily mixed the slimming liquid into the flour to create those delicious cookies with perfect weight-loss effects.


    In the interest of the food factory¡¯s security, Yan Fei recruited a few ex-military personnel from Shanghai¡¯s job market and based the company¡¯s security department on them. The food factory was located in a township on the outskirts of Shanghai, while the company headquarters remained unchanged on the 18th floor of the same building. This security department was responsible for safeguarding both the headquarters and the food factory.


    On Lu Pingping¡¯s end, everything was arranged in an orderly fashion, meeting Yan Fei¡¯s expectations. One month later, all preparatory work was completed, and the factory began operating at full capacity, continuously producing the weight-loss cookies that were stockpiled in the warehouse.


    At Yan Fei¡¯s special request, the slimming liquid devised by the Auxiliary Brain contained no chemical drug ingredients. Therefore, when the relevant departments tested the weight-loss cookies, they found no illegal additives or harmful substances, and the cookies quickly passed inspection, gaining the qualifications for market sales as a food product.


    On the other side, Dream Foods¡¯ weight loss cookie advertisements and promotional posters started to frequently and densely appear on Shanghai¡¯s buses, subways, and stations. The endorsement for the weight loss cookies was still that of a famous domestic actress, slowly drawing the attention of some target customers.


    In the initial days after launch, the online store for weight loss cookies on Taobao was dismal. Despite several days passing, not a single order was placed. After all, over the years, people had been bombarded by too many weight loss product advertisements, none of which truly worked, and even if weight loss was achieved, it was often followed by a rebound. This caused many to lose faith in weight loss products.


    However, since the general population tended towards obesity, there was a consistent demand for weight loss, and whenever a new product was introduced, people were still willing to give it a try, driven by the universal desire for beauty. The only issue was that these nutritional biscuits advertised were quite expensive, priced at a staggering 2000 yuan for a box containing just 20 cookies, with a total weight of only 200 grams, meant to be consumed over five days.


    Yan Fei had calculated through the Auxiliary Brain the dosage of the slimming liquid needed for effect and found out that the human body only required 25 milligrams of the slimming liquid to develop weight loss antibodies. A box of the weight loss cookies contained 0.1 gram, which is 100 milligrams. Even accounting for some wastage during consumption, there was more than enough for the body to absorb an effective dose of the slimming liquid, allowing the immune system to acquire the weight loss antibodies and achieve weight loss.


    These were the precise results calculated by the Auxiliary Brain, so Yan Fei had decided on such specifications for the weight loss cookies. The only thing that people found shocking was the price, which had reached 2000 yuan per box.


    But both Yan Fei and Lu Pingping felt that the price was not expensive. Modern people generally lack exercise and consume excess nutrition, creating a massive demand for weight loss. The money spent on various weight loss products and physical exercise far exceeds 2000 yuan, and they might not even achieve weight loss. Whereas their own weight loss cookies genuinely worked; just one box could result in quick weight loss without any toxic side effects to the body, making it a very cost-effective option for those who wanted to lose weight.


    It¡¯s almost laughable; Yan Fei¡¯s invention, which uses the immune system for weight loss, was a cutting-edge biological technology that could easily have garnered him a Nobel Prize in Medicine should he have published it. Yet, now it was disguised within cookies and sold as a food product without daring to reveal its true nature. He didn¡¯t even file a patent for the invention, keeping it completely concealed.


    However, there was no choice in the matter. Should the slimming liquid be exposed, even if it contained no drug ingredients, it would undoubtedly be regulated as a medicine. And once it fell under pharmaceutical regulations, there would be various restrictions, and proving its efficacy and lack of toxic side effects would require a lot of time¡ªsomething Yan Fei didn¡¯t have the time or patience to deal with through official procedures.


    Lately, Yan Fei had been experiencing a sense of urgency. Ever since he took out Marquis and Zhang Baocheng two months ago, it had been eerily quiet, unlike the constant life-and-death encounters he faced before. He had the feeling that he was in the calm before the storm, on the verge of facing a fierce challenge.


    Therefore, he was eager to quickly expand his influence and grow his power, for only when he increased in strength would he be capable of self-preservation. Relying solely on the martial force of drones, Yan Fei was far from invincible.


    Although the advertising campaign for the weight loss cookies was aggressive, there were absolutely no orders from the first to the fifth day of official sales. It wasn¡¯t until the sixth day that they achieved a breakthrough with a meager five boxes sold. Sales were eight boxes on the seventh day, twenty on the eighth, seventeen on the ninth, twenty-two on the tenth, sixteen on the eleventh, and thirteen on the twelfth.


    The sales performance over the first twelve days was dismal, a severe blow to the confidence of the sales staff at the Company. Despite the large-scale and high-frequency advertising bombardment, total sales were only 101 boxes, with revenue amounting to 202,000 yuan, making them question the potential success of the product¡­


    Unexpectedly, starting from the thirteenth day, sales of the weight loss cookies began to skyrocket, reaching a hundred boxes in a single day. On the fourteenth day, sales hit 520 boxes, and on the fifteenth day, they soared to 1430 boxes.


    From then on, daily sales rapidly increased, and the weight loss cookies became extremely popular. By the thirtieth day, daily sales had astonishingly reached 10,000 boxes, with single-day revenue exceeding 20 million yuan, achieving a truly terrifying figure.


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 Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: Chapter 45: The Storm Rises Again

    Chapter 57: Chapter 45: The Storm Rises Again


    The first batch of consumers had developed weight loss antibodies in their immune system after using the Weight Loss Cookies for five days. Subsequently, with the action of the immune system, they began to break down excessive body fat, resulting in rapid weight loss effects.


    Faced with such quick weight loss effects and without experiencing any side effects, consumers of the Weight Loss Cookies were ecstatic. They began to share their weight loss experiences on the Internet or with their friends and family.


    The shared content included not just their weight loss stories but also before-and-after comparison photos of these successful dieters. With these live testimonials, the reputation of Dream Foods¡¯ Weight Loss Cookies spread wildly within a small area. This positive word of mouth quickly proliferated, making more people aware of the existence of Weight Loss Cookies. It was this good reputation that caused the sales of Weight Loss Cookies to explode after just over ten days.


    In today¡¯s society, the Internet has developed so tremendously that it has broken the barriers of space. Thus, even before Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had thought about it, the good reputation of Dream Foods¡¯ Weight Loss Cookies had spread nationwide. Before their promotional ads had even reached beyond Shanghai, consumers across the country had already learned about the Weight Loss Cookies and began purchasing them from Taobao¡¯s online store, which led to the wild surge in sales figures for the Weight Loss Cookies.


    It was at this point that Lu Pingping finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although she had personally experienced the amazing effects of the Weight Loss Cookies, she was still somewhat concerned that they might not be well received and that consumers wouldn¡¯t be willing to buy them, since it¡¯s not uncommon for good products to fail and go bankrupt in the market.


    Now, seeing the booming sales, Lu Pingping finally relaxed. Yan Fei had invested his entire fortune in this product, and if sales failed, Yan Fei would lose everything. She was relieved that she hadn¡¯t let Yan Fei down.


    Yan Fei himself was not too worried, after all, his slimming liquid possessed the world¡¯s most cutting-edge top-notch technology. As long as consumers were willing to try, they would discover its magical effects. He was confident in his product and wasn¡¯t concerned about failure; the worst he expected was a slower development.


    Yan Fei¡¯s only concern was suppression from competitors and other unforeseen circumstances. Fortunately, with the rapid rise of the Weight Loss Cookies, they managed to capture a certain market share before their competitors could react, safely passing the most vulnerable startup stage. This was all thanks to Lu Pingping¡¯s hard work. Without Lu Pingping¡¯s meticulous operation, even with the strong functions of the slimming liquid, it would have taken at least six months to achieve the results they had now.


    With the Weight Loss Cookies selling in large numbers, the Company¡¯s account became flush with funds. Therefore, Lu Pingping adjusted the sales strategy, started placing advertisements on National Television Stations and other popular television stations, and sponsored various large-scale variety shows. At the same time, they also promoted aggressively on major websites, sparking a national promotional frenzy about Dream Foods¡¯ Weight Loss Cookies within a short period.


    Although this round of advertising expenditure was massive, it essentially made everyone aware of the product. With this wave of promotion, the sales of Dream Foods¡¯ Weight Loss Cookies surged again, quickly breaking through fifty thousand boxes a day, which meant a daily sales revenue of one hundred million yuan.


    At this time, agents from all over the world slowly started to approach them, seeking regional sales rights for the Weight Loss Cookies. After discussing it, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping decided to gradually stop selling through the Taobao store and switch to a national regional agent system instead.


    With online sales, all the profits were Yan Fei¡¯s, but adopting a regional agent system meant they would have to share some of the profits. However, this would allow Yan Fei to win over these individuals as allies since they shared common interests. They would naturally unite around Yan Fei and provide protection.


    With everyone¡¯s interest aligned, they would share in the glory and the loss together. So, if any detrimental news about the Weight Loss Cookies emerged locally, these people would act swiftly to resolve the issue, as they were influential locals with extensive resources and power.


    Yan Fei¡¯s choice of a regional agent system, giving up a portion of the profits, was not just for the convenience of sales but to use the Weight Loss Cookies to form his own alliance of interests, to have these agents stand with him. Should he ever encounter trouble, these agents and the people behind them would be his strongest support. After all, he represented their interests, and they would protect him. If he continued to go it alone as before, he would inevitably run into trouble; no matter how strong an individual is, it cannot match the power of a collective.


    Moreover, selling Weight Loss Cookies exclusively on Taobao would leave their fate in the hands of Taobao. Should Taobao close Dream Foods¡¯ online store for any reason, the Weight Loss Cookies would disappear from the market. So to spread risk, Yan Fei would not rely solely on one online platform for sales.


    Yan Fei left the preparation of the regional agent conference to Lu Pingping, while he himself operated the Auxiliary Brain to continue analyzing and deducing technology, trying to acquire other technologies to avoid the situation where his company would collapse if something happened to the slimming liquid.


    But to Yan Fei¡¯s disappointment, after the Auxiliary Brain had finished analyzing the slimming liquid technology, its analysis and deduction of other biotechnologies slowed down, and for a long time, no new technology emerged.


    However, Yan Fei was not overly anxious. The technology he wanted was generally top-end and required the Auxiliary Brain to perform a huge amount of calculations for analysis and deduction, overcoming countless technical challenges. It wouldn¡¯t come easy, but he believed that as long as the Auxiliary Brain continued its work, they would eventually obtain other high-tech inventions.


    One evening, while Yan Fei was checking the progress of technology analysis in the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain, a loud sound of water came from the seabed where the Drone was docked. He quickly switched his view and saw that several huge objects had fallen from above into the sea where the Drone was located.


    Yan Fei activated the Quantum Radar for a scan and discovered that the objects were several large crates, tightly sealed and leaving him wondering what exactly was inside.


    During this time, the Drone Avatar had been active in the waters near Shanghai, operating within a hundred kilometers of the city¡¯s offshore area. This was not only to ensure that the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar could connect to the Internet at any time but also to ensure that the Drone could quickly appear by Yan Fei¡¯s side in case of any emergencies, to prevent him from having to fight alone again.


    While patrolling underwater, the Drone Avatar had been mapping the terrain of the ocean floor, so by now, the entire terrain map of the waters near Shanghai had been stored in the Auxiliary Brain. The Drone Avatar had also chosen an optimal hiding spot to dock, to avoid unintended detection.


    The Drone Avatar was currently hidden in an ocean trench 40 kilometers from Shanghai, with a depth of 180 meters. There were no undercurrents here, nor were there large fish, even a large expanse of sandy seabed, making it ideal for the Drone to dock.


    The Drone was resting on the ocean floor while ships occasionally passed overhead, but everyone coexisted peacefully, without any incidents, until now when a few boxes fell from above.


    Yan Fei was very cautious. He did not fire a naval cannon to destroy the boxes, instead, he controlled the Drone to move away from the area. He watched the boxes fall on the sandy seabed and roll a few times before coming to a standstill on the ocean floor.


    Yan Fei then breathed a sigh of relief, almost believing he had been exposed, that the boxes contained deepwater bombs intended for him. To his surprise, they were just ordinary boxes. Then, he felt several ships quickly passing overhead. His heart stirred, and he controlled the Drone to ascend rapidly, following those ships from a depth of 5 meters below the surface.


    It was now the dead of night, and the sea surface was pitch dark, the Drone¡¯s underwater pursuit went undetected. It advanced swiftly, soon catching up with the ships ahead. With three vessels on the sea surface, Yan Fei picked one to approach and stayed close, gliding while collecting the sounds emanating from the ship.


    The ship was not large, and people were speaking loudly on the forward deck. Yan Fei listened in clearly.


    Someone was shouting, ¡°Report to headquarters, the target has fled to international waters, we are pursuing, but their boat is faster, we can¡¯t catch up with them.¡±


    A voice came through what seemed to be a walkie-talkie, ¡°Do not relax, continue the pursuit. Our informant has passed on information that this smuggling boat is carrying two tons of drugs. If they manage to bring this cargo to China, it will destroy countless families. Even though the drug traffickers have not yet entered our territorial waters, they must be apprehended, and the drugs confiscated; we can¡¯t allow them to reach the domestic market.¡±


    The crew reported back, ¡°Captain, the smuggler¡¯s vessel is a speedboat, and our anti-smuggling boat can¡¯t keep up. We are getting further away and might not be able to catch them.¡±


    The voice on the walkie-talkie instructed, ¡°No matter where they go, we must pursue, unless they enter another country¡¯s territorial waters. Don¡¯t worry, I have already made the necessary arrangements, Shanghai will send a helicopter to support you, just hold on a little longer.¡±


    The crew asked, ¡°Aren¡¯t there any navy warships nearby that we can request assistance from?¡±


    The captain replied, ¡°I have already inquired, there are no navy warships in the vicinity, so we must rely on ourselves. We have been tracking that top drug lord for five years, we can¡¯t let him escape this time.¡±


    The person on the ship declared loudly, ¡°Rest assured, Captain, we will catch up with that boat and apprehend that drug lord.¡±


    Hearing this, Yan Fei realized that the three ships on the sea surface were Shanghai Customs anti-smuggling boats, specialized in capturing smuggled goods and people. Their current target was a speedboat transporting drugs, which also had a long-sought drug lord on board.


    Thinking back to the vessel that sped away above and the boxes that had fallen to the seabed, Yan Fei realized that vessel was the drug-smuggling speedboat. Knowing they were being pursued by the Chinese Anti-smuggling Boat, they had dumped the drugs into the ocean before making a fast getaway, and judging by the tightly sealed packaging, they probably planned to return and retrieve them later.


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    Chapter 58: Chapter 46 South Korean Coast Guard


    Yan Fei immediately understood that the speedboat ahead was operated by a drug lord and commanded the Drone to dive and gave chase. A minute later, the Drone caught up to the speedboat ahead, then began to ascend. Suddenly, someone on the speedboat yelled, ¡°Faster, even faster, the support ship is just ahead.¡±


    Another voice said, ¡°Damn it, how did we bump into a Chinese anti-smuggling boat so coincidentally this time? Boss, I suspect we have a mole. Our movements must have been leaked by them.¡±


    The first voice replied, ¡°Let¡¯s not worry about that now. The ship coming to meet us is not far off. Once we get on that support ship, we¡¯ll be safe. We can deal with other issues once we¡¯re back.¡±


    The voice asked again, ¡°The place where we just dropped the goods in the water, did you mark it properly?¡±


    Someone responded, ¡°Boss, we¡¯ve marked it. In a few days, we¡¯ll send a boat to search for it, and we¡¯re sure to retrieve the stuff.¡±


    Hearing this, Yan Fei was now certain that this vessel was a smuggling boat transporting drugs and that the items thrown into the sea were their narcotics. Without hesitation, the Drone surfaced one meter above the water, its Vulcan Gun aimed at the drug lord¡¯s speedboat, and then it opened fire.


    The people on the speedboat, already tense from being pursued, suddenly felt the boat shake and heard a tremendous noise from the stern, followed by an explosion and the propeller shattering, stopping it from spinning. The boat, having lost power, began to slow down. Then the hull shook again, and an intense muffled blast sounded below the waterline, as if something was destroying the hull from underneath.


    This sudden turn of events caused panic aboard the speedboat. But before they could react, the Drone¡¯s naval cannon punctured the hull below the waterline and torrents of seawater began rushing in; the speedboat began to sink.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar fired its 30-millimeter naval cannon, easily blasting the speedboat¡¯s engine and breaching the hull, rendering the speedboat incapable of moving forward. Moreover, due to a large hole in the hull and the influx of seawater, the vessel began to sink.


    Yan Fei, having struck, did not continue his attack, as the speedboat was now incapacitated. The Chinese anti-smuggling boat was catching up from behind, and there was no need to keep attacking the speedboat. After all, there might still be state undercover agents on board, and continuing the attack could lead to casualties. He held deep respect for these agents who infiltrated drug trafficking organizations. Without their sacrifices and contributions, domestic society would be rife with drugs, leading to instability and the destruction of more families.


    The drug traffickers¡¯ speedboat finally sank due to excessive water intake. The crew had no choice but to put on life jackets and jump into the sea. By that time, the Chinese anti-smuggling boat had also caught up and spotted the drug traffickers floating on the sea surface, promptly capturing them all.


    Among the captured criminals was indeed a state undercover agent assigned to the drug organization. Upon revealing his identity, he identified the long-sought head of the drug ring. He reported the narcotics had been dumped into the sea and provided location coordinates. It was believed that a salvage ship dispatched to the location would be able to recover the drugs.


    With this maritime drug battle won resoundingly, all participants were elated. However, they were also confused about what had caused the speedboat to explode and sink. They initially thought it was the work of a Navy submarine, but as no Chinese submarines were found active in the vicinity later, and with the sunken speedboat beyond recovery, this mystery remained unsolved.


    Upon seeing that the drug traffickers had been captured, Yan Fei started to dive the Drone, leaving the territorial waters. When the speedboat sank, the Drone¡¯s Merit Points increased to 87. Previously, the Drone had only 37 Merit Points, but the additional 50 points were earned for sinking the drug lord¡¯s speedboat. The reason for the substantial Merit was that this speedboat was much larger than the yacht from which Zhang Baocheng had fled before.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar struck again, not only taking out a drug trafficking organization but also gaining 50 Merit Points, marking a successful first battle. However, after dealing with today¡¯s drug-trafficking speedboat incident, Yan Fei suddenly had a realization; it was getting increasingly difficult for his Drone Avatar to gain Merit Points by combatting domestic criminals, as the state would not allow a weapon of enormous uncontrollable power to exist within its borders.


    If Yan Fei repeatedly demonstrated the Drone¡¯s formidable Attack Strength domestically, he would likely attract state surveillance. Having learned from his encounters with experts from the Mysterious Organization, Yan Fei grew to maintain a sense of awe towards the state. Every formidable organization has its hard-to-deal with terror experts, and how could such a vast country not possess powerful figures? Should he encounter them, he might suffer a huge downfall.


    The fast-moving young man who had appeared at the Shanghai docks the day Zhang Baocheng was taken down was very likely from a state organization. Even though Yan Fei felt his Strength had greatly increased, he was not confident that he could handle that young man. Thus, he didn¡¯t believe he could act with impunity domestically and had to remain low-profile, not daring to offend the dignity of the state.

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    Chapter 59: Chapter 46 South Korean Coast Guard_2


    Thus, Yan Fei began to entertain an ingenious idea: he wanted to become a chivalrous fighter above the High Seas. This way, he wouldn¡¯t have to run into any conflicts with his own country, and the idea of sinking enemy or criminal organization ships didn¡¯t pose any moral dilemma to him. After all, there were often unfriendly incidents involving other countries¡¯ ships and Chinese fishermen in the East China Sea and Yellow Sea. If he could suddenly appear in those disputes and offer some help to the oppressed fishermen, not only could he earn Merit Points, but he could also satisfy the still indignant youth in his heart.


    The operations at the Food Processing Factory were proceeding methodically under Lu Pingping¡¯s management, and everything was in perfect order. Yan Fei didn¡¯t have anything to worry about; he just needed to produce the Slimming liquid on time and secretly add it into the biscuit ingredients. Everything was developing in a positive direction.


    The Auxiliary Brain was also busy analyzing and deducing new biotechnologies, but unfortunately, there had been no results. With the huge success of the Weight Loss Cookies, Yan Fei was in no rush; he believed that with time, new breakthroughs would come.


    A few days later, Yan Fei was browsing information in his office when an internet video live-stream suddenly caught his attention.


    It was a live-stream from an internet live-streamer on ¡°Dou Mao¡± who was broadcasting live from the ocean. This live-streamer had gone fishing with his father¡¯s fleet and was live-streaming the fishing process to his viewers. Since few people had the experience of going out to sea for fishing, the live stream of the fishing process was quite popular.


    However, that afternoon, while the fishing live-streamer was chatting with netizens live, an unexpected event occurred. In the live-streaming video, several foreign law enforcement ships suddenly appeared.


    The ships bore the South Korean Flag, indicating that they belonged to the South Korean government. As soon as these law enforcement boats spotted the Chinese Fishing Boat carrying out fishing operations, they gave chase. While pursuing, they warned the fishing boats in both Chinese and Korean to stop advancing and submit to their inspection.


    In the preceding years, because of some overlapping fishing resources on the map between China and South Korea, it was common for Chinese Fishing Boats to be detained by South Korean Law Enforcement Boats while fishing in certain waters, only to be released after paying hefty fines.


    Latterly, the state began to take this issue seriously, conducting geographical knowledge training for fishermen heading out to sea and sternly warning the South Korean Law Enforcement. After this, the instances of South Korean Law Enforcement Boats capturing Chinese Fishing Boats grew increasingly infrequent.


    This live-streamer¡¯s father¡¯s fleet also strictly adhered to the newly demarcated fishing zones and did not enter South Korean territorial waters, but they still encountered the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat and received a hail from them. Recalling the past egregious conduct of the South Korean Law Enforcement, fear stoked in everyone¡¯s hearts, and they instinctively began to flee. As the fishing boats turned to flee, the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat gave chase even more aggressively.


    The internet live-streamer began live broadcasting the entire ordeal of the Chinese Fishing Boat trying to escape. Initially, the Audience watching the live stream weren¡¯t too worried; in fact, they found it somewhat novel, as if watching a play. But as the chase escalated, the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat actually started firing at the Chinese Fishing Boat; bullets almost hit the live-streaming Anchor. It was then that the Audience began to panic, and people started to call the police, and some even began contacting the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


    Upon learning that a Chinese Fishing Boat was in distress, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately activated an emergency plan and communicated with South Korea, urging them to cease pursuing the Chinese Fishing Boat and ensure the fishermen¡¯s safety. The South Korean side agreed readily, but in the live-streamer¡¯s footage, the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat behind them didn¡¯t stop the chase; instead, the frequency of gunfire increased. Thus, the incident quickly became a hot news story, reaching the top of the news headlines.


    Yan Fei learned about the news under such circumstances, and seeing the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat firing at the Chinese crewmembers with such impunity, he was filled with righteous fury. He checked the terrain map and discovered that the incident occurred only 800 kilometers from Shanghai, while his Drone was under the sea about 100 kilometers away from Shanghai, which was only 700 kilometers from the site of the incident.


    Therefore, Yan Fei quickly activated the Drone. The Drone began to surface, then it slipped away under the cover of the clouds, ascended vertically, and transformed back into its original shape. Yan Fei pulled up the navigation map, located the troubled waters, and the Drone turned its nose, speeding toward that part of the sea at maximum velocity.


    Similarly, to avoid being detected by other forces¡¯ Radar, the Drone still skimmed the sea at an altitude of 5 meters. Of course, if it had continued to travel underwater, the Drone wouldn¡¯t have had to worry about being discovered, but that was 700 kilometers away from the troubled waters, and it would take five hours to travel from the seabed to the location of the incident. By then, it might be too late.


    The Drone¡¯s top speed reached 1000 kilometers/hour, so it would take just over forty minutes to reach the area of the incident.


    On the other side, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs severely questioned South Korea why their enforcement ships were still chasing and shooting at the Chinese Fishing Boat. South Korea responded that due to communication issues, they were temporarily unable to reach their enforcement vessels, and they hoped China would exercise restraint.


    This excuse almost made the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials curse, ¡°Your South Korean Law Enforcement Boat is chasing our fishing boats for no reason, still firing at our fishing boats non-stop, and you want us to exercise restraint? What kind of Ghost logic is this?¡± Left without choice, the Chinese Military had to quickly mobilize nearby Warships to rush to the site of the incident.


    However, even the nearest Chinese Warship would take an hour to reach the troubled waters, and it was uncertain whether they would arrive in time. The live footage showed the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat¡¯s gunfire becoming increasingly frequent, and the Chinese fishermen could be injured at any moment.


    Yan Fei observed all of this through the live broadcast, and he clenched his teeth in hatred. The South Korean Maritime Law Enforcement Vessels had infamously captured Chinese Fishing Boats without cause for years, extracting large fines and gaining huge profits. He hadn¡¯t expected them to go even further this time, crossing territorial waters and taking people hostage, practically on the verge of causing fatalities.


    More than forty minutes later, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone finally arrived at the scene of the incident. He immediately spotted the Chinese Fishing Boat desperately running on the Sea Surface, riddled with bullet holes from the shooting. Behind them, the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat continued to fire guns while chasing and used the loudspeaker on board to warn the Chinese Fishing Boat to stop and submit to an inspection or else bear the consequences.


    Upon seeing the Chinese Fishing Boat and the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat, the Drone immediately climbed rapidly, reaching an altitude of two hundred meters, preparing to dive for an attack.

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    Chapter 60: Chapter 47 The Three Kingdoms Verbal War


    The drone suddenly ascended, and both the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat and the Chinese Fishing Boat, which were engaged in a chase on the sea surface, spotted the drone.


    The people aboard the Chinese Fishing Boat didn¡¯t pay much attention to military matters and didn¡¯t recognize what kind of aircraft it was, nor did they know which country the aircraft belonged to since it bore no identifiable markings.


    However, the crew of the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat recognized it almost immediately as a Predator Drone from the US Army, a sight they were accustomed to seeing in South Korean Airspace. What puzzled them, though, was why a US military drone would be in this territorial waters and why there were no US military insignias on the aircraft.


    The drone climbed to a higher altitude and began to dive toward the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat. An anti-tank missile suddenly detached from under the wing, ignited midair, and, trailing flames, headed straight toward the law enforcement boat below.


    The South Korean boat, initially surprised by the sudden appearance of the US military drone, found itself under attack as the drone dove at them and then shockingly fired a missile. When they realized their own vessel was the target of the missile attack, the South Koreans were utterly shocked.


    In the South Koreans¡¯ minds, the US Army was naturally their ally, a powerful support they could count on. They believed they would stand together against all enemies, but why was a US drone attacking them today?


    The anti-tank missile arched through the air and hit the lead South Korean Law Enforcement Boat hard. The vessel shook upon impact, then exploded violently. As the ship was torn in two amidst the fiery blast, massive amounts of sea water rushed in, and both halves quickly sank to the ocean floor.


    From the moment it was hit, the boat sank completely in just ten seconds. The brevity of this timespan meant that not a single crew member was able to abandon the ship, and all perished with the vessel beneath the waves.


    The remaining two South Korean law enforcement boats were left dumbfounded. Even as they witnessed the event with their own eyes, they still couldn¡¯t believe what they were seeing. Surely the US military drone wouldn¡¯t attack them. Could they be seeing things? After all, they had the South Korean flag hanging on their ship; they were supposed to be on the same side!


    The drone¡¯s attack, broadcast live by an internet live-streamer, was watched by netizens from China who immediately recognized the Predator Drone of the US Army. Just as they were speculating whether the sudden appearance of the US drone would complicate the situation further, the drone launched an attack on the South Korean law enforcement boat and struck it down in a single blow.


    Witnessing this unexpected outcome, the people from China were just as bewildered as the South Koreans. What exactly was happening? Could the arrogant US military have suddenly developed a conscience and, out of disdain for the South Koreans bullying others, decided to take the stand for justice¡­


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t demonstrate the drone¡¯s hovering capability, but instead made it execute a turn in the distant sky before flying back. Then, another anti-tank missile under the wing ignited and headed toward another South Korean law enforcement boat. Through a predictable course of events, that vessel, too, was hit by the anti-tank missile, exploded, took on water, and sank. But having learned from the first boat¡¯s fate, the South Koreans on board prepared themselves and abandoned the ship before the missile could strike, miraculously escaping from the sinking law enforcement boat.


    The third law enforcement boat, having seen its two counterparts ruthlessly sunk by the US military drone, was gripped by boundless fear. They quickly attempted to contact their headquarters. Unfortunately, before they could fully report the situation, the drone commenced its third wave of attack.


    An anti-tank missile was launched once again, striking the final law enforcement boat and sinking it completely. Fortunately, the crew, sensing the danger early, jumped into the water ahead of time, sparing themselves a watery grave.


    With that, all three South Korean law enforcement boats were sunk by the drone. The only solace for the South Koreans was that, apart from the first boat, the crews of the other two vessels were able to escape.


    The entire incident, from the appearance of the drone to the start of the attack and the sinking of the law enforcement boats, was captured by the live-streaming anchor¡¯s camera and was watched live by domestic audiences from beginning to end. The realistic depiction of the war scene left viewers stunned. Before they could even process what had happened, the drone turned and flew eastward, disappearing into the grey sky.


    As for the live audience, still reeling from the profound shock of the attack, the drone lowered its altitude after leaving the camera¡¯s view and flew close to the sea surface. The color of the drone was very similar to the sea water, making it virtually invisible from above.


    Once the drone was a sufficient distance from the incident scene, it hid beneath a dense cloud before nosediving into the ocean, where it proceeded to navigate underwater, changing course to head back to Shanghai.


    Yan Fei¡¯s disappearance immediately raised a tumultuous uproar. When the mysterious drone had first appeared in the territorial waters and launched missile attacks, radars from China, South Korea, the United States, and even Japan to the east had detected it and kept a constant lock. However, after the drone completed its attack and left the scene, lowering its flight altitude, it mysteriously vanished from radar screens.

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    Chapter 61: Chapter 47 The Three Kingdoms Verbal War_2


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    China and the American Military immediately mobilized their satellites in space to carry out a surveillance operation over the nearby territorial waters, but because the drone¡¯s body color was highly similar to the color of the sea, they did not discover any trace of the drone. By the time the drone had stealthily entered the ocean hiding beneath white clouds, these countries and organizations were no longer able to detect the drone¡¯s presence.


    Consequently, the concerned countries convened their respective military meetings to discuss the identity of this suddenly emerged drone, and what impact its appearance could have on the current situation. The United States appeared most anxious, because the drone was clearly their ¡°Predator Drone,¡± but they could not locate any record of their own drone operations in the accident area. Could it be that their military technology had been leaked¡­


    Yan Fei was unaware of the chaotic situation caused by the drone avatar. After taking down the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat, he felt extremely refreshed. Not only because he had taught a lesson to the arrogant South Koreans and vented his frustration, but also because this attack earned him 315 Merit Points.


    According to the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s data, Yan Fei had sunk three law enforcement boats, obtaining 100 Merit Points for each. He also eliminated 15 South Korean law enforcement officers, gaining 1 Merit Point for each, amounting to 315 Merit Points in total. Adding to his previous Merit Points, the drone¡¯s total had reached 402. Although far from the 10,000 points needed for an upgrade, it gave Yan Fei a glimmer of hope for an upgrade.


    Five hours later, when the drone returned to the waters near Shanghai, Yan Fei realized the incident had stirred up chaos on the internet. Due to the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat¡¯s unwarranted attack on the Chinese Fishing Boat, followed by the drone sinking the South Korean boat, these events had sparked a war of words between the parties involved.


    China strongly condemned South Korea for crossing the border to enforce the law, refusing to correct their actions, and unwarrantedly attacking our fishing boat, nearly causing casualties and property damage to our people. China lodged a stern protest against South Korea. Meanwhile, South Korea maligned the Chinese fishing boat for crossing the border to fish, and claimed they had used weapons to attack the South Korean Law Enforcement Boat during their escape, to which South Korea had to retaliate. Then South Korea feebly protested the attacks launched by American forces on their law enforcement boat.


    The American Military stated that they did not deploy any drones for patrols near the incident area and did not attack the South Korean boat. They emphasized adherence to the US-South Korea alliance treaty and hoped that South Korea would not over-interpret the incident.


    The involved parties were all unclear about the affiliation of the drone. It was evident that China did not possess this kind of unmanned fighter jet, and South Korea had no such aircraft at all, while after a close examination of the live footage from Chinese internet live-streamers, the American side noticed that although the drone resembled their ¡°Predator Drone,¡± it had no markings and seemed larger, making it evident that it was not their drone. Thus, upon seeing the drone, the United States began to worry that their drone¡¯s core secrets had been leaked, prompting an investigation.


    The three parties shouted at each other across the void, condemning and slinging accusations, but it was destined that this issue would have no concrete outcome. What remained in their minds was a huge question mark: where had that drone finally gone? After all, following the incident, the entire East Asian Waters were under their close surveillance, whether it was from space, the sea surface, or the seafloor, but such tight monitoring failed to reveal any trace of the drone. Had the drone crashed in a certain area of the sea?


    What these powers did not expect was that their casual speculations were actually the closest to the truth.


    Watching the war of words between several countries, Yan Fei felt triumphant in his heart. A small figure like him had managed to stir up quarrels among three nations, giving him a sense of achievement. But he also felt a sense of crisis, as the daytime deployment of the drone had exposed it to the world, affecting his future actions.


    Although Yan Fei had deliberately controlled the drone to not display any extraordinary capabilities, he knew that future drone deployments would have to be done with caution and care.


    The war of words subsided after several days, as there were too many hot issues occurring in these countries every day, and the drone attack incident gradually settled down. The only one feeling aggrieved was South Korea. In the whole incident, they were the only ones to suffer severe casualties and property losses. Unfortunately, neither China nor the United States was someone they could afford to provoke, so they could only swallow their grievances.


    As Yan Fei had stirred up such a big incident, he did not let the drone strike again for some time, instead, he stayed honestly at the Company, learning from Lu Pingping about managing the company. During this time, the National Agents Conference was successfully held, where the agents¡¯ territories and sales tasks were confirmed, and a substantial amount of market security deposits were collected. Through this conference, these agents were tied to Dream Foods¡¯ chariot, forming a community of shared interests.


    Once the regional agents were confirmed, Dream Foods reduced the sales volume of Weight Loss Cookies at their online Taobao store. With only 500 boxes being sold on the internet store each day, it served as a reminder of the Company¡¯s early startup difficulties.


    The Company¡¯s affairs were thriving, so for the time being, Yan Fei did not have to worry about it. And since nobody from Zhang Baocheng¡¯s Mysterious Organization, the Yamamoto Family of Japan, or the Cangzhou Sun Family had come knocking, it seemed that his information had not been leaked, and he was still safe. With the pressure off, Yan Fei suddenly found himself with free time.


    One day, Yan Fei was watching TV news when the news reported the opening of the Kenya National Museum in Africa, and the TV screen showed some of the museum exhibits.


    Yan Fei was somewhat curious and wanted to pay attention to what the historical relics of this African country were like. Then, among those relics, he spotted a round gear with rust marks. Before he could react, the Auxiliary Brain sent a message: Special item detected, an essential item for Drone Upgrade.


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 Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Chapter 48 Heading to Africa

    Chapter 62: Chapter 48 Heading to Africa


    Yan Fei was shocked; this was the first time the Auxiliary Brain had initiated contact with him. In the past, the Auxiliary Brain would only passively accept his commands and lacked the ability to exchange information. This time, it actually took the initiative to send a message¡ªwhat was going on?


    Unfortunately, after sending such a message, the Auxiliary Brain went silent again. Meanwhile, an image of a rusty, circular gear appeared within the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s system.


    This rusty, circular gear looked quite ordinary, with an odd shape like it was a component of something. But given how rusted it was, the part should have been unusable. Why then was it an essential item for a Drone Upgrade? And how could such a gear, which clearly came from an industrial civilization, end up being unearthed in Kenya and considered a historical artifact there?


    Prior upgrades for the Drone only required accumulating enough Merit Points and having raw materials nearby; the Drone would then automatically upgrade itself without the need for any specific items. So why would a specific item be needed for the upgrade to Level 4, and why such a rusty gear? Sadly, after transmitting this piece of information, the Auxiliary Brain provided no further details, leaving Yan Fei¡¯s questions unanswered.


    The Drone currently had just over 400 Merit Points, which meant that the next upgrade was still a long way off. Yet, he would eventually have to deal with the upgrade issue¡ªif it genuinely required such a specific component, what would he do? So after much consideration, Yan Fei decided to go to Kenya to retrieve the rusty gear to be on the safe side; it¡¯s always better to be prepared.


    Having set his target, Yan Fei prepared to travel to Kenya. Of course, he wouldn¡¯t go to Kenya alone; his Drone Avatar would certainly join him. However, Kenya was more than 5,000 kilometers away from Shanghai, beyond the direct control distance of his Drone.


    But a Control Distance of five thousand kilometers still provided Yan Fei with many options. He could have the Drone advance to a point five thousand kilometers away, where it would wait at the edge of its control limit. According to his analysis using a map, the farthest control distance for his Drone should be in the territorial waters near the Maldives.


    Then Yan Fei could take an airplane to Kenya. With only over three thousand kilometers from the Maldives to Kenya, it would be perfectly feasible for Yan Fei to control the Drone while flying to Kenya. As long as he had the Drone nearby, he wouldn¡¯t worry too much about safety issues.


    Thus, Yan Fei informed Lu Pingping of his plans to travel to Africa. He put her in charge of all the company¡¯s affairs while he prepared his passport to head for Nairobi, Kenya¡¯s capital. Before leaving, he had already directed the Drone to fly at low altitude over the sea surface during the night, leaving Shanghai towards Kenya.


    The Drone needed to fly to Kenya in Africa; naturally, it couldn¡¯t take a route overland, as radar surveillance was everywhere on land, and human activities could lead to its detection. It had to choose to fly over the sea. To reach Kenya swiftly, the Drone had to skim over the sea¡¯s surface. However, this route meant the Drone had to pass through the South China Sea.


    The South China Sea is vast, but recently the tensions had been high, with both China¡¯s Navy and the US Army operating in the region. Thus, it was easy for the Drone to be detected by several forces¡¯ radar systems. Fortunately, the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar was outstanding, with a detection range of up to 500 kilometers, allowing the Drone to avoid dangerous areas in advance, without encountering any of these forces.


    Because of this concern, the Drone¡¯s route was somewhat circuitous. Luckily, Yan Fei was fortunate, and despite taking a detour, the Drone¡¯s journey through the South China Sea was uneventful. However, due to the detour, by the time the Drone¡¯s Energy Points were nearly depleted, it had only just reached the Gulf of Thailand. Yan Fei had to park the Drone at the bottom of the sea in the Gulf of Thailand.


    Then, at midnight the next day, after the data refresh, with Energy Points back to 100%, Yan Fei resumed control and directed the Drone to take off again. To avoid the heavily fortified US military bases in the Strait of Malacca with their powerful detection ability, Yan Fei circumvented the Strait, choosing instead to cross the narrow Kra Isthmus of the Malaysia Peninsula.


    The Kra Isthmus, located within the boundaries of Chumphon and Pattani Provinces in Thailand, is the narrowest point in the northern part of the Malaysia Peninsula, with its tightest section being only 56 kilometers wide. At full speed, the Drone could cross this distance in less than six minutes. By spending just six minutes, it could cut down more than a thousand kilometers of travel over the sea.


    It was for this reason that China had long wished to build a grand canal cutting across the Kra Isthmus, linking the two oceans, but this project had always been blocked by other countries, preventing its fruition. As a result, the tiny nation of Singapore controlled a chokepoint and, despite benefiting from China, often acted against China¡¯s interests, causing much resentment among the Chinese people.


    Yan Fei crossed the Kra Isthmus during the local late-night hours, with the Drone carefully flying close to the ground to avoid detection, which cost a bit more time, but ensured it remained invisible to others.


    Once past the Malaysia Peninsula, the Drone lowered its altitude again and flew southwest, skirting the sea surface. When its Energy Points were nearly depleted once again, the Drone finally reached the seas near the Maldives, where it concealed itself below the sea surface.


    At the same time, far away in Shanghai, Yan Fei too boarded a plane, beginning his journey to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This journey was a long one, spanning over ten thousand kilometers and requiring 13 hours of flight time. But Yan Fei didn¡¯t mind; he passed the time on the plane watching movies and sleeping, which passed quickly.


    Before he realized it, thirteen hours had passed, and the plane landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi; it was now eight o¡¯clock in the morning local time. By the time Yan Fei checked into the hotel that Lu Pingping had booked for him, it was already eleven o¡¯clock in the morning.


    Yan Fei took a rest at the hotel, and in the afternoon, he contacted a local black guide through the hotel to start a tour around the Nairobi city area. Nairobi is a typical African city with low houses, chaotic traffic, and poor sanitary conditions. However, Chinese signs and logos of Chinese enterprises were omnipresent, indicating that China¡¯s enterprises have developed very well in Africa over the years and have integrated into local society.


    While touring, Yan Fei pretended to tell the black guide that he saw on TV that the Kenya National Museum had opened, and he wanted to go take a look. Seeing the potential profit in RMB, the guide did not find it a nuisance but eagerly took Yan Fei to the National Museum.


    Although it was called the National Museum, it was actually quite simple, just a three-story ordinary building. The artifacts inside were exceptionally rudimentary tools representing the ancient history of Africa.


    While pretending to observe the museum¡¯s collections, Yan Fei searched for the rusty gear and finally found it on the second floor of the museum.


    Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing that the rusty gear was still there. However, as he closely observed the gear, he inadvertently noticed that someone was also examining it¡ªa middle-aged Caucasian man with a big beard, whose true appearance was hidden beneath facial hair.


    Seeing the Caucasian man, Yan Fei immediately felt a sense of danger. The man¡¯s greedy look aroused his vigilance. The rusty gear was an item he had to obtain, and he did not want others to set their sights on it.


    Yan Fei pretended to admire other items and moved away from the rusty gear, then noticed that even though the Caucasian man had left the display, his peripheral vision was still fixed on the rusty gear. Yan Fei became even more certain that the man had intentions on the gear. It seemed that not only him but others had also noticed this item through the TV news.


    Yan Fei thought for a while and asked the black guide to inquire whether the museum¡¯s items were for sale. If he could acquire the rusty gear by purchasing, he would do so by legitimate means, especially since the Caucasian man gave him a dangerous feeling.


    However, the response the black guide brought back to Yan Fei was disappointing; the museum stated that the collections were national treasures and not for sale, regardless of the offer. Resigned, Yan Fei decided to obtain the rusty gear by his own means. Being far from China, without its constraints, his ideas became wildest.


    To avoid any complications, Yan Fei decided to act that very night as a cultural relic thief and steal the rusty gear. To compensate for Kenya¡¯s loss, he would just build more hospitals and schools in the area later on. His weight loss cookies were selling like hotcakes, so spending a little money on charity in Kenya didn¡¯t put him under any financial strain. After all, the rusty gear was of no use to Kenya but was essential for him.


    Therefore, Yan Fei kept circling the vicinity of the Kenya Museum, scouting the surrounding terrain, laying the groundwork for the night¡¯s operation.


    But to Yan Fei¡¯s surprise, while he was scoping out the terrain, he also spotted the middle-aged Caucasian man lurking nearby. This man was focusing all his attention on the terrain around the museum and did not notice Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei was shocked and realized he wasn¡¯t the only one with his sights set on the rusty gear, and their methods were similar. So he carefully avoided the Caucasian and returned to his hotel to prepare for the night¡¯s operation.


    At 7 PM, Yan Fei switched his viewpoint to the Drone Avatar, only to find that although the drone was on standby, the data on the virtual screen had not refreshed, with less than five hundred Energy Points remaining. He was taken aback and quickly calculated the time difference, Nairobi being five hours ahead of Shanghai. Even though it was 7 PM locally in Nairobi, it was already midnight in Shanghai. Based on previous experience, the drone data should have been refreshed by now, so why wasn¡¯t there any response?


    Yan Fei was uneasy, and a problem he had always overlooked suddenly dawned on him. The drone data refresh was at midnight, but which location¡¯s midnight was the standard? Shanghai¡¯s? New York¡¯s? London¡¯s? When it¡¯s midnight in Shanghai, it¡¯s only noon the previous day in New York, and 5 PM the previous day in London. So why does the drone data refresh at midnight in Shanghai? Could it be because his physical body was in Shanghai?


    If the drone data refresh followed this principle, then now that he was in Kenya, should the drone data refresh be based on the local time there? It was 7 PM in Nairobi, so did he have to wait another five hours for the drone data to refresh?


    Whilst Yan Fei considered this possibility, he was still not at ease because he had never before encountered a situation where the drone data did not refresh at the appointed time. Regardless, Yan Fei had to act tonight to retrieve the rusty gear, especially since the Caucasian man was also after it. And the man gave him a dangerous feeling; should the item fall into his hands, it likely wouldn¡¯t be easy to recover.


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 Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Chapter 49: Mutual Schemes

    Chapter 63: Chapter 49: Mutual Schemes


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    The drone data hadn¡¯t refreshed, and Yan Fei was getting worried, but he could only continue to wait. To alleviate the anxiety brought by the wait, he went online using the computer in his room, beginning to log into domestic websites and look back at the news video of the Kenya Museum opening that had been broadcast before.


    However, something strange happened to Yan Fei. In the playback of that day¡¯s video, he couldn¡¯t find any news about the opening of the Kenya Museum, nor any displays of cultural relics. Instead, there was a news report about unrest in another African country.


    After acquiring the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei¡¯s memory had greatly improved. Basically, anything he had seen was not forgotten, especially since the Auxiliary Brain had for the first time actively passed information to him, still retaining the image of the rusty gear in it. All of this made him even more certain of his memory. There had indeed been news about the Kenya Museum that day, but for some reason, it was replaced by someone else.


    Yan Fei started searching the Internet, but aside from himself, no Chinese people seemed interested in the opening of a museum in an African country. He couldn¡¯t find any clues online, and no one else seemed to have noticed the fact that the video¡¯s content had been altered.


    As Yan Fei continued his online search, his anxiety gradually dissipated, but it was replaced by an even more serious sense of doubt. However, Yan Fei was at a loss and decided not to think about it any further. He made up his mind that he must get that rusty gear tonight. No matter how the outside world changed, as long as he had that part in his possession, he would be invincible.


    By nine o¡¯clock that evening, the Nairobi sky had finally darkened, the streets lit up with colorful neon lights. Although not bustling, there was a unique exotic charm to it.


    Yan Fei made some arrangements in his hotel room, then requested that the room service staff not disturb or enter his room during this period. Under the influence of RMB, the room service staff assured Yan Fei with big smiles, promising that unless called by him, they would not step into his room.


    After making arrangements, Yan Fei quietly changed into a set of Nairobi¡¯s local attire. His body, having been transformed by mysterious power to eight times its original ability and after practicing some Kung Fu techniques taught by Wang Yong, could now partially control the movement of his muscles.


    Facing the mirror, Yan Fei practiced a few times and then began to control his facial muscles. He caused them to protrude slightly, then had his jaw muscles turn forwards, and finally, after blackening his skin, he transformed into a completely different person.


    Yan Fei changed the muscles in his face to alter his appearance. Together with the local attire and darkened skin, he looked just like an ordinary local black man. Yan Fei checked the mirror, saw no flaws, and confidently left the hotel through the back door.


    Upon leaving the hotel, Yan Fei took out a second-hand motorcycle from the Universal Space and headed in the direction of the museum. By the time he arrived at the museum, it was already ten o¡¯clock in the evening.


    Yan Fei put away the motorcycle and began to observe the surroundings. Sure enough, he spotted the middle-aged Caucasian in a hidden spot. But now the Caucasian looked quite different; he wore clothes similar to those of Yan Fei¡¯s, characteristic of the Nairobi style, and his skin was also blackened. He¡¯d also disguised himself much like Yan Fei. Although his makeup skills were not as good as Yan Fei¡¯s ability to control his muscles and change his appearance, they were still very sophisticated. Unless someone was intentionally looking and observing closely, it was impossible to tell that the man was Caucasian.


    It turned out this Caucasian had the same idea as Yan Fei, aiming to steal the rusty gear tonight. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that Yan Fei would discover his trail. This was due to the enhancement of Yan Fei¡¯s vision, which allowed him to spot the Caucasian from afar, whereas the Caucasian, preoccupied with the museum, had overlooked Yan Fei.


    Seeing that the Caucasian had the same plan, Yan Fei felt a surge of urgency. The drone was still near the Maldives¡¯ territorial waters, thousands of kilometers away, and its data hadn¡¯t refreshed yet, leaving several hundred Energy Points insufficient to cover such a vast distance.


    Even if the drone data refreshed after midnight in Nairobi, the drone might not make it in time. If this Caucasian man was going to act now, Yan Fei could only rely on himself.


    But Yan Fei was no longer an ignorant person. After experiencing the series of fights leading to Zhang Baocheng¡¯s death, he had developed great self-confidence. By acting personally, he could accomplish tonight¡¯s task. With his plan in mind, Yan Fei calmed down, began to monitor the Caucasian man¡¯s movements, but didn¡¯t plan to act himself. He intended to wait until the Caucasian stole the item, then engage in a bit of betrayal.


    At half-past eleven at night, all the lights in the museum went out, and the security personnel left, leaving only a few on-duty staff behind.


    Yan Fei and the Caucasian had been waiting nearby all this time. With his wealth of experience and patience, the Caucasian hadn¡¯t shown any signs of activity even after such a long wait. Seeing the security personnel leave, the Caucasian still did not act. After waiting for more than ten minutes, he approached the museum, nimbly avoided the surveillance camera at the entrance, and then leaped into the museum building.


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 Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Chapter 49 Mutual Calculations_2

    Chapter 64: Chapter 49 Mutual Calculations_2


    Yan Fei observed from behind and saw the Caucasian man cautiously climbing up the wall to the second floor of the museum and pushing open a window to jump inside. The spot he jumped into was precisely where the rusty gear exhibit was located. This made Yan Fei even more certain that the man¡¯s goal matched his own.


    Yan Fei waited patiently outside and, after just two minutes, the Caucasian man climbed back out the window, now carrying a small backpack. The man carefully avoided the surveillance cameras and climbed down the wall. Then he got into a car parked nearby and drove away. Yan Fei quickly mounted his motorcycle and pursued the car.


    The streets of Nairobi at night were very empty, and the Caucasian man¡¯s car was moving fast, continuously heading toward the outskirts of the city. Yan Fei had greatly enhanced his control over his body, which made his motorcycle riding skills flawlessly exquisite. He kept close behind the car, never falling behind.


    Together, they drove toward the outskirts of the city and after more than ten minutes, they left the city and arrived in the suburbs. Nairobi¡¯s economy was underdeveloped, without enough electricity to supply streetlights along the highways. However, the moonlight was bright that night, allowing Yan Fei to clearly see the car ahead.


    After turning a bend in the road where no other vehicles could be seen, Yan Fei suddenly accelerated. His motorcycle began overtaking the car, gradually catching up to it. Just as Yan Fei¡¯s motorcycle was getting parallel to the car, the car¡¯s window rolled down, and a hand with a pistol extended out, aiming at Yan Fei.


    Alarmed, Yan Fei braked quickly, only to see the pistol fire. Yan Fei¡¯s fast reaction saved him from being hit, as the bullets struck a large tree ahead, splattering its bark. In his urgency, Yan Fei braked so sharply that his motorcycle nearly flipped, but with his absolute control, he managed to steady the motorcycle.


    The Caucasian man, seeing he missed Yan Fei, stretched his arm out the window and fired several shots at Yan Fei behind him. Yan Fei threw his body to the side as the motorcycle slid sideways along the ground, using it as a shield to avoid the bullets coming at him.


    The Caucasian man fired several shots, all blocked by the motorcycle, and, realizing he could not hit Yan Fei, withdrew into his car to focus on driving. The car accelerated sharply and quickly sped away from the area.


    Only then did Yan Fei stand up from the ground beside his motorcycle, his face ashen. He had thought himself cautious and careful, not expecting his movements to be detected so early on and nearly falling into a trap. He had always thought his actions were well-hidden, yet he now realized he was still lacking experience and had fallen into someone else¡¯s calculations.


    However, Yan Fei was not discouraged, because at that moment, he felt the Drone Data refresh and the Drone¡¯s Energy Points had returned to full. Checking the time, it was precisely midnight in Nairobi, confirming that the Drone Data refreshed according to the local time of its base.


    Therefore, Yan Fei activated the Drone. The Drone ascended vertically, leaving the water, and then sped forward at low altitude following Yan Fei¡¯s direction, heading toward Nairobi. The Maldives was only three thousand kilometers away from Nairobi in a straight line, and with open sea all around, the Drone did not need to avoid Radar detection; thus, it could fly at full speed and arrive in Nairobi within three hours. As long as the Drone arrived, Yan Fei felt confident in taking control of the situation.


    The Drone, under the control of the Auxiliary Brain, flew toward Nairobi without requiring Yan Fei¡¯s attention, allowing his physical body to deal with the immediate issues.


    Yan Fei then looked over the edge of the road, discovering a winding mountain highway below, with the car moving downhill. The car made a U-turn at the bend ahead and drove back, returning to the vicinity of Yan Fei¡¯s location, although on a lower lane.


    Yan Fei calculated the distance between him and the road below, stored his motorcycle in the Universal Space, then took a few steps back, steadied himself, and sprinted forward. Reaching the end of the highway, he leaped into the air, soaring, before plummeting down fiercely.


    The car below was speeding along the highway, oblivious to Yan Fei jumping down from above. Yan Fei had calculated the angle well, and his descent was directly in front of the car¡¯s hood. Yan Fei landed in front of the car, his hands clasped into a hammer-like shape, raised high above, then crashed down onto the car¡¯s engine hood with force.


    With a loud ¡°boom,¡± the front of the car was smashed by Yan Fei¡¯s blow, immediately halting it and causing the front end to dip while both front tires burst due to the tremendous force. The rear of the car, propelled by the inertia, flipped over swiftly, and somersaulted over Yan Fei¡¯s head, crashing onto the road ahead. The upside-down car slid along the ground rapidly, its body scraping against the surface, creating a trail of sparks, before slamming against the rocks on the mountainside, coming to a standstill as white smoke billowed from it¡­


    Yan Fei walked forward and saw the Caucasian man hanging upside down in the driver¡¯s seat, blood-covered and looking gravely injured.


    Yan Fei swung his fist to strike the man¡¯s head, just as the Caucasian man suddenly opened his eyes, deflected Yan Fei¡¯s fist, and quickly unbuckled the seat belt, leaping out from the other side of the car¡¯s hood.


    Yan Fei sneered. Playing dead was a trick he had used before, and luckily, Xiao Kong had taught him a lesson. Instead of approaching to check, he struck a potentially fatal blow. If he hadn¡¯t done so, his carelessness might have allowed the Caucasian man to launch a surprise attack and lead to his downfall.


    Yan Fei did not chase the Caucasian man, but instead bent down and flipped the car, trapping the man between the car and the mountainous rocks. Just then, a gunshot rang out. The Caucasian man¡¯s pistol fired, shattering the car¡¯s windshield and sending a bullet flying toward Yan Fei.


    With sharp eyes, Yan Fei had anticipated the man¡¯s gun attack and, observing his movements, dodged the bullet. He then somersaulted and took cover behind the car¡¯s trunk.


    The Caucasian man crawled out through the hole in the windshield, pointing the gun toward the rear of the car, he said, ¡°Who are you? Why are you following me?¡±


    The man spoke in English. After having knowledge instilled by the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei was now fluent in English. He replied, ¡°I¡¯m from the Kenya National Security Bureau. You stole artifacts from the Kenya Museum, and I¡¯m here to catch you.¡±


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 Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Chapter 50: Burning Flames

    Chapter 65: Chapter 50: Burning Flames


    Hearing what Yan Fei said, the Caucasian man burst into laughter and said, ¡°Kenya National Security Bureau? There is no such department in Kenya. You should¡¯ve done your homework before trying to fool anyone, checking whether such a department even exists.¡±


    Yan Fei felt a bit embarrassed; he had just pretended to be someone from the Kenya National Security Bureau, aiming not to expose his identity and to create a legal pretext for his subsequent actions. He hadn¡¯t expected to blunder by fabricating a nonexistent department and being immediately exposed.


    The Caucasian man continued, ¡°I noticed you at the museum during the day. You have the same goal as me, which is to steal something from the museum. Whether inside the museum or casing the place outside, your actions haven¡¯t escaped my notice. Because your concealment methods are simply too poor and I¡¯ve been aware of them all along. The reason I didn¡¯t act was to avoid stirring the snake in the grass and causing unnecessary complications. One thing I have to admit though, your makeup skills are indeed brilliant. You turned an Asian into an African Black person so well that ordinary people can hardly recognize you. But you overlooked one thing, your height and build didn¡¯t change, and I remember you, so I recognized you at a glance.¡±


    Yan Fei was shocked; he never expected his little maneuvers had been detected by someone else, and his disguising skills seen through. He considered himself clever to try an undercover heist without revealing his identity, yet in the eyes of the other, his behavior was as laughable as a clown¡¯s. However, he wasn¡¯t discouraged. After all, this was his first solo mission, and it was not surprising that he lacked experience. By the age of the Caucasian man, he probably would have gained ample experience and would no longer make such mistakes.


    As the Caucasian man spoke, he moved towards Yan Fei¡¯s direction, but by the time he got to the rear of the vehicle, he found no one there. Yan Fei was gone. The Caucasian man was startled, and suddenly his vision went dark. A figure pounced from above, delivering a flying kick that sent the pistol flying from his hand. Then, the shadowy figure rammed forward, crashing into him and sending him flying.


    As it happened, when Yan Fei saw the Caucasian man approach with a gun, he quietly took out a prepared shuttle attached to a long cord from the Universal Space. He flung the shuttle, which hooked onto a large tree above. With a strong tug, he climbed up the rope to the tree.


    It was late at night, and despite the moonlight, the Caucasian man¡¯s vision was not as sharp as Yan Fei¡¯s. He failed to notice Yan Fei had climbed the tree above. Then, when the Caucasian man moved round to the back, Yan Fei pounced from above, kicking the pistol from his hand and knocking him flying. The attack was as swift as electrical light, completed before the Caucasian man could react.


    Having struck successfully, the Caucasian man was sent flying a great distance. But just as Yan Fei was about to give pursuit, he saw the Caucasian man turn and, despite his pain, leap down from a cliff beside the highway. Yan Fei looked over the edge and saw the man deftly climbing down the crags of the cliff face.


    Yan Fei picked up a stone and threw it at the Caucasian man, who nimbly dodged. Stone after stone was hurled by Yan Fei, but the man dodged them all, and in a flash, he¡¯d reached another highway below.


    Yan Fei leaped down the cliff himself. With his superior jumping ability, he descended in a few bounds to the highway below, quickly catching up with the Caucasian man.


    Suddenly the Caucasian man turned and threw something at Yan Fei. With sharp eyes, Yan Fei identified it as an oval hand grenade and kicked it with his foot. The grenade flew back even faster along its original path, striking the Caucasian man squarely. There was a loud ¡°boom¡± as the grenade exploded violently.


    Yan Fei kicked the grenade away and immediately lay flat on the highway to avoid the blast. When the explosion was over, he looked up to find the Caucasian man sprawled on the ground, convulsing. He advanced and saw the man was horribly mutilated by the grenade fragments, bleeding profusely as if it cost nothing, but somehow he was not yet dead despite his severe injuries and was unable to move anymore.


    Yan Fei delivered a kick that broke both of the Caucasian man¡¯s legs and arms, completely depriving him of the power to resist. Then he ripped off the backpack the man was wearing and looked inside, only to find a stone rather than the rusty gear he had imagined.


    The Caucasian man, already close to death¡¯s door, started laughing upon seeing Yan Fei¡¯s surprised expression.


    Yan Fei was furious. He lifted the Caucasian man and demanded, ¡°Why is there a stone in here? Where¡¯s the rusty gear gone?¡±


    The Caucasian man stopped laughing and said, ¡°If we knew we were being followed, and someone was planning a double-cross, why would we carry the real thing with us?¡±


    Yan Fei thought for a moment and asked, ¡°I¡¯ve been watching you go into the museum and then come out, without contacting anyone or stopping anywhere in between. You shouldn¡¯t have had the time to switch the contents. So, the real item must still be in the car above.¡±


    The Caucasian man sneered and said, ¡°You really are a greenhorn. Did you seriously think I was acting alone this time?¡±


    Yan Fei inquired, ¡°You have an accomplice?¡±


    The Caucasian man replied, ¡°Of course, I have a partner. When I stole the item from the museum, I passed the real thing to her, and I took the opposite route to lead you away, to protect her as she carried off the actual target.¡±


    Yan Fei was enraged; the thought that he had been deceived was intolerable. They had swapped the objective within the museum, and he had followed the wrong target, while the real one was taken by someone else. He viciously asked, ¡°Which direction did your accomplice go?¡±


    The Caucasian man didn¡¯t respond to Yan Fei¡¯s question. Instead, he laughed heartily a few times, then his head drooped, and he simply died like that.


    Yan Fei checked several times, only to confirm that the Caucasian man was indeed dead and not feigning it. He had been lured away from the real target, now unknown, marking the most significant setback he had experienced in his career so far.


    Yan Fei carefully examined the dead body of the Caucasian man but didn¡¯t find anything useful, let alone the rusted gear. After thinking for a moment, he threw the body off a nearby cliff, then returned to the car above and began a thorough search of the vehicle.


    He still held a sliver of hope that the Caucasian man was deceiving him and had only temporarily hidden the target in the car. However, to his disappointment, even after a meticulous search, the rusted gear was nowhere to be found inside the entire car.


    As Yan Fei pondered how to find the target, a device in the car that resembled a communication device suddenly came to life, and a woman¡¯s voice said, ¡°Sam, I¡¯ve arrived at the destination. How are things on your end?¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s mind raced, and he immediately changed his accent, mimicking the voice of Sam who he had just blown up, ¡°Everything went smoothly; I¡¯ve shaken off the target.¡±


    After undergoing three modifications by the Mysterious Power, some amazing functions had emerged within Yan Fei¡¯s body. This ability to control his vocal cords and change his voice was one of them. He had only exchanged a few words with the now deceased Sam and was already able to perfectly imitate his speech. However, not knowing Sam¡¯s speaking habits, he could only be brief and vague in his responses to avoid revealing any flaws.


    The woman on the other end seemed completely unaware of any change in Sam¡¯s voice and continued, ¡°Since you¡¯ve shaken off the target, come and meet up with me!¡±


    Yan Fei responded vaguely, ¡°Okay!¡±


    The woman added, ¡°By the way, I have already acquired the target, but I¡¯m worried this contact point isn¡¯t safe, so let¡¯s meet up at NGas Station No. 3 in the southern outskirts of Nairobi!¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Okay!¡±


    With that, the other party stopped talking, and the conversation was over.


    Yan Fei opened his mobile phone and began searching for NGas Station No. 3 in the Nairobi suburbs on the map. Sure enough, it was located more than thirty kilometers in the opposite direction, towards South City. After finding the direction, he once again took out a second-hand motorcycle from the Universal Space and sped off toward his destination.


    Over forty minutes later, Yan Fei arrived at NGas Station No. 3. He did not rush forward but hid in the distance and observed silently, noticing a white pickup truck parked inside the gas station with someone sitting inside. As he slowly drove his motorcycle into the gas station, he passed by the pickup truck and saw a young blonde woman in the driver¡¯s seat, who looked bored as she watched the surroundings.


    Yan Fei had a hunch; this was Africa where African Black People were everywhere, and security was not very good. The probability of a blonde woman appearing in the Nairobi suburbs at the dead of night was very low, so this blonde woman was almost certainly the same one he had just spoken with on the phone. Hence, Yan Fei pushed his motorcycle, pretending to go to the gas station for a refill, and slowly approached the pickup truck of the blonde woman.


    Dressed in traditional Nairobi garments and having his skin painted black, Yan Fei looked like a genuine African under the night sky. As he passed by the blonde woman¡¯s pickup truck, he casually greeted her with a ¡°Hi,¡± to which the blonde, who was preoccupied with her thoughts, subconsciously replied with a ¡°Hi.¡±


    Then Yan Fei was ecstatic; the sound of her voice upon speaking told him that he had found the right person. This blonde woman was the same one who had communicated with Sam, and who was also the accomplice who had taken the rusted gear. He had finally found his target.


    Just as Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief, he saw the blonde woman wink playfully at him and smile sweetly. The car suddenly started and charged toward him.


    Yan Fei was taken aback, stumbling backward, but with the distance too close, he failed to dodge completely and was struck hard by the pickup, sending him airborne. Yan Fei somersaulted in mid-air, skillfully using the rolls to dissipate the massive impact force, so when he eventually fell to the ground at a distance, it looked clumsy, but his body was unharmed.


    Once he steadied himself, Yan Fei saw the pickup truck reversing quickly, the blonde woman holding a pistol in her left hand and firing at him. Yan Fei hastily dodged, only to realize that the bullets were not aimed at him; they were targeting the gas station¡¯s fuel tanks.


    Yan Fei shuddered and ran outside, only to hear a thunderous explosion behind him. He was then catapulted by the blast wave before being engulfed by a wave of intense flames that completely swallowed his body.


    The gas station¡¯s fuel storage tank had been hit by a bullet and exploded, starting a raging fire that surged into the sky, so bright it could be seen from the Nairobi city area, even over ten kilometers away.


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 Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Chapter 51 Unexpected

    Chapter 66: Chapter 51 Unexpected


    The blonde beauty drove her car slowly, surveying the area around the fire to see if Yan Fei had been killed by the great explosion. As the pickup truck circled to the back side of the blaze, she saw the flames oscillate and a metal barrel soared into the sky; then, a figure burst out from the inferno.


    This figure rapidly approached the pickup truck, grabbed the door, and with a single pull, tore the door off. Then he seized the blonde woman, attempting to drag her out of the car.


    The figure was none other than Yan Fei, who had known that his trip to Africa was not going to be smooth sailing and had thus prepared a large stock of backup supplies in the Universal Space early on. These supplies included a metal barrel, primarily for fire protection.


    When Yan Fei faced the sudden attack from the blonde beauty, caught in a life-and-death crisis, he snatched the metal barrel from the Universal Space the instant the gas station exploded, tucked himself inside, inverted it on the ground, and ducked the burning flames. To outsiders, it looked like he had been engulfed by the flames and met an untimely death.


    Hiding from the flames in the barrel, Yan Fei¡¯s extraordinary hearing allowed him to detect the sound of a car approaching. He deduced that the truck was nearing him, and so he fiercely counterattacked, bursting out of the fire with the barrel and closing in on the blonde¡¯s pickup truck.


    Yan Fei reached out to grab the blonde¡¯s arm, intending to capture her, but to his surprise, she didn¡¯t panic. Instead, a smile appeared on her face, and then she launched a punch that hit Yan Fei¡¯s arm squarely as he reached for her. Yan Fei was taken aback, having not expected his lightning-fast punch to be blocked. He then felt a huge force emanating from the blonde¡¯s fist, propelling him uncontrollably backward for five or six meters before he stumbled and almost fell to the ground.


    Greatly astonished, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t believe what had happened. After the third transformation by the Mysterious Power, his strength had become unbelievably formidable. Yet, it seemed this delicate-looking blonde possessed strength that might surpass his. On their first collision of power, Yan Fei was completely overmatched.


    The blonde jumped out of the vehicle, storming towards Yan Fei with such earth-shattering force that she resembled a prehistoric beast suddenly appearing, terrifying in her ferocity. Watching her smaller frame yet witnessing her powerful momentum, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help feeling an intense dissonance. He simply couldn¡¯t understand how such a petite body could harness such colossal strength.


    But Yan Fei was not one to show weakness either. He hadn¡¯t used his full strength just now and didn¡¯t concede that his might was less than that of the blonde. He accelerated towards her, and then their shoulders crashed into each other with a thunderous ¡°bang.¡±


    Upon the collision, the blonde¡¯s body swayed slightly before she steadied herself. Conversely, Yan Fei¡¯s body flew backward as if hit by a truck.


    After landing, Yan Fei rolled on the ground and quickly stood up, inwardly shocked. He truly found himself outmatched in strength by the blonde, a concept that seemed inconceivable. Why did the blonde woman have such tremendous strength?


    Watching the astonished Yan Fei, the blonde playfully asked, ¡°Are you curious why I set up an ambush for you here?¡±


    Rubbing his shoulder and stretching his body, Yan Fei replied, ¡°It must have been because when I impersonated Sam on the call, I didn¡¯t use his usual passcode, so you saw through it. You turned the tables on me, luring me here to eliminate me and avenge Sam.¡±


    The blonde clapped her hands and said, ¡°Correct, quite impressive indeed. You guessed it right away. Are all you Chinese people really so clever? I realized it was an impersonation when I didn¡¯t hear the passcode that Sam always says when we talk. Since you dared to pretend to be Sam, that likely means Sam has met with some misfortune, and naturally, I want to kill you to avenge him. However, I must say, your impersonation was quite good! If I hadn¡¯t been trained, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to tell your voice was any different from Sam¡¯s.¡±


    Earlier, by greeting the blonde and listening to her voice, Yan Fei confirmed that she was the accomplice of the Caucasian man Sam. Unexpectedly, the blonde had also used cunning strategy, detecting the flaw in the greeting and launching an attack on him. Knowing he had been exposed, Yan Fei no longer pretended, saying, ¡°The item you¡¯re carrying on your back must be the rusted gear stolen from the Museum by Sam, right?¡±


    The blonde took the backpack she was carrying off her back, slowly opened it, and inside was indeed the rusted gear that Yan Fei was after. She showed Yan Fei the gear, then packed the backpack again, shouldered it, and said, ¡°You want this item, I want to kill you. I can stand here and wait for you to take this item from me; my intention is to kill you. As to who achieves their goal in the end, we will let our respective strength do the talking. If you dare to flee, I will immediately destroy this thing.¡±


    Yan Fei had a headache. After discovering the blonde¡¯s formidable strength, he wanted to temporarily back off, then stealthily follow her, waiting for the drone to arrive and use it to kill her. No matter how formidable the woman was, she was no match for the drone. But he hadn¡¯t expected the blonde to not grant him the opportunity and instead choose to have a death match with him right there and then. In the end, either Yan Fei would get the rusted gear, or he would be killed by the blonde.


    Yan Fei couldn¡¯t afford to give up the rusted gear, as it was an essential part for the Drone Upgrade. But he also didn¡¯t want to die, so he could only exert his full strength to eliminate this powerful woman.


    Seeing that Yan Fei remained silent and didn¡¯t choose to leave, the blonde revealed a satisfied smile. She kicked off from the ground and charged at Yan Fei, aiming a punch straight at his chest.


    Yan Fei blocked with his hands in front of his chest. When the blonde¡¯s punch struck his hands, he was sent flying a great distance, landing with a stagger and feeling a numbness throughout his body.


    Yan Fei rubbed his body quickly, and his formidable recovery abilities soon had him ready to move again. The blonde, seeing Yan Fei unharmed again, showed a hint of surprise in her eyes, preparing to attack him once more. But suddenly, Yan Fei turned and ran towards the wilderness hillside. The blonde, taken aback, didn¡¯t dare to destroy the item on her back and, abandoning the pickup truck, gave chase after Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei had just figured out the crux of the matter. Since the blonde beauty had come to steal the rusty gear, it must be of use to her too, so why would she destroy it so easily? Her threat to destroy the gear to force him into a death match was just a ploy to kill him with her strength. Given the current balance of power, Yan Fei stood an eight or nine out of ten chance of losing if he tangled with the woman, and he might even risk his life. Then what would be the point of obtaining the rusty gear for himself?


    Realizing the key issue, Yan Fei turned and fled. And sure enough, under Yan Fei¡¯s provocation, the woman did not destroy the rusty part but chased after him.


    Yan Fei was not as strong as the blonde woman, but he was slightly faster. So when he turned to run, the blonde woman couldn¡¯t catch up with him for a while. The two raced across the night sky, but the distance between them grew further and further.


    The blonde woman, unable to catch up with Yan Fei, suddenly kicked up a huge stone from the ground. The stone, weighing at least a hundred pounds, flew toward Yan Fei. Startled, Yan Fei dodged repeatedly as the boulder hit the ground and kicked up a cloud of smoke.


    But that dodge slowed Yan Fei down, and the blonde woman quickly caught up, closing the distance between them.


    Yan Fei was shocked and prepared to speed up his run, but another boulder came flying from behind. He dodged again, and his running speed was once more affected, bringing the woman even closer. After a few such exchanges, the distance between them was alarmingly close.


    Then the blonde woman caught up to Yan Fei and grasped his arm, ready to pull it off forcefully. Yan Fei responded with a headbutt backward, striking the blonde woman squarely in the chest. The blonde woman grunted, quickly retracted her hand that had grabbed Yan Fei¡¯s arm, and slapped his back with a fierce palm. Yan Fei flew a distance away, rolled upon landing, got up, and continued running, but his pace was now more disordered, lacking the agility he had before.


    The blonde woman, having been struck by Yan Fei¡¯s headbutt, also felt a heaviness in her chest and sustained injuries. But seeing Yan Fei¡¯s unsteady footing up ahead, she rejoiced and quickly pursued him again.


    The two of them, one fleeing and the other chasing, occasionally clashed, each time leaving both Yan Fei and the blonde woman worse for wear, with Yan Fei sustaining more severe injuries. However, Yan Fei¡¯s recovery ability was astonishing; despite repeated injuries, his speed did not wane thanks to his rapid healing ability.


    The blonde woman was also injured several times, but since her strength surpassed Yan Fei¡¯s, she kept a tight chase but couldn¡¯t catch up to him. There was always a distance between her and Yan Fei.


    In this way, the two fled quickly to the south. More than an hour later, they had left Nairobi far behind and arrived at the border between Kenya and Tanzania, with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa¡¯s highest peak, in the distance.


    Yan Fei, who had previously pretended to be a tourist in Kenya, had also browsed Kenyan tourist attractions online and naturally recognized the snow-capped mountain range ahead. Little did he know that their relentless running had brought them to the foot of Africa¡¯s highest peak.


    By this time, Yan Fei was seriously injured while the blonde woman behind him was also hurt, but not as severely. So she continued to chase after him doggedly, vowing to kill Yan Fei and avenge Sam.


    Yan Fei gritted his teeth, suppressing his injuries, and ran towards the summit of Kilimanjaro, with the blonde woman in relentless pursuit.


    After more than an hour of running and continual injuries, Yan Fei¡¯s stamina had already begun to falter. But just when he thought he couldn¡¯t go on any longer, his body¡¯s mysterious power unleashed, somehow rapidly restoring his vitality.


    The blonde woman, frustrated from the prolonged chase, let out a roar and hurled a large stone at Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei narrowly dodged, only to realize the real target was not him but a loosened boulder halfway up the slope. The large rock, upon impact from the stone, suddenly came loose and began to roll down the mountain, directly in Yan Fei¡¯s path.


    With a giant stone ahead and a pursuer behind, Yan Fei did not panic. He suddenly leaped, soaring high, and jumped off the cliff beside him.


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 Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 52: Turning the Tables

    Chapter 67: Chapter 52: Turning the Tables


    Seeing Yan Fei leap off the cliff, the blonde beauty was startled and rushed to look, only to see that below the cliff Yan Fei was pulling on a vine and swinging away like a monkey. It turned out that in the nick of time, Yan Fei had spotted the vines by the side of the cliff, and immediately jumped down to swing away.


    The blonde beauty jumped, following him off the cliff. She caught another vine and swung in Yan Fei¡¯s direction. Just as Yan Fei was feeling relieved, he saw the blonde beauty was actually following him and immediately let go of the vine, somersaulted forward, grabbed another vine ahead, and continued to fly forward.


    Yan Fei felt somewhat helpless in his heart, as this blonde beauty was too hard to shake off. He couldn¡¯t beat her nor escape from her, which was extremely frustrating. His Drone Avatar was rushing toward this location, but even so, it would take some time for the drone to arrive. He was confident that as soon as the drone arrived, he could kill the blonde beauty. However, in the time before that, he would be in great danger.


    Just as Yan Fei was switching vines for the eighth time, he saw the blonde beauty suddenly release her vine, jump high into the air with limbs spread, gliding against the wind, and then flew over the vine above Yan Fei¡¯s head. As she flew over Yan Fei¡¯s head, a flash of cold light from her hand caused Yan Fei to suddenly feel his grip loosening and, without anything to leverage, his body began to plummet into the abyss below.


    It turned out that the blonde beauty had unleashed a surprise tactic and finally caught up with Yan Fei. At the right moment, she used a dagger that had appeared in her hand to cut Yan Fei¡¯s vine, leaving him without anything to hold onto and dropping straight down. She continued to glide forward, caught another vine, swung a few times, then stopped and looked down.


    As Yan Fei fell through the air, he wasn¡¯t panicked. The more dangerous the situation, the more he needed to stay calm. Only with composure could there be a chance of surviving from death, and panic could cause a missed opportunity, leading to a final downfall.


    Falling rapidly and in a state of weightlessness, Yan Fei¡¯s body was trained to the point of being just a step away from the Acquired Peak level, so he was still able to maneuver freely in the air. He looked around for any life force. Then he noticed a huge tree growing on the cliff below him to the side, its branches and leaves lush, resembling an open umbrella that covered a vast space.


    Yan Fei was overjoyed. He did several flips in mid-air and managed to close the distance to the tree. Ultimately, he approached the huge tree, grabbed a vine that hung down from it, swung forcefully, and then landed steadily on the tree.


    Yan Fei stood on the trunk of the tree, his heart racing, his back breaking out in a cold sweat, feeling waves of after-fear. His entire escape process was extremely perilous. Any negligence or error in any step could have resulted in a gruesome death. Fortunately, hardened by many battles and close encounters with death, his mental strength was tremendous, enabling him to find a way to survive in what seemed like certain death.


    The blonde beauty in the sky initially thought Yan Fei was done for, but to her disbelief, Yan Fei miraculously survived and escaped death. Thus, without any hesitation, she released her hold on the vine and fell toward the big tree below.


    As Yan Fei was feeling lucky, he saw the blonde beauty from above continuing her pursuit, which made him extremely angry. This woman was insane. Even now, she still wanted to kill him. Could it be that she was Sam¡¯s mistress and was so determined to avenge him by killing him?


    However, this was an excellent opportunity for Yan Fei. He casually broke off a thick branch from the tree, intending to swipe it at the blonde beauty falling through the air.


    But just then, a strong wind picked up behind him. Surprised, Yan Fei swept the branch backward, only to be met with a powerful force. His branch was knocked away, and he stumbled several steps before managing to steady himself, nearly falling into the abyss. He turned to look and saw a massive gorilla standing on the branch behind him, furiously pounding its chest with an angry roar, its blood-red eyes locked on Yan Fei.


    Being stared down by a huge gorilla, Yan Fei didn¡¯t dare move a muscle, fearing that any sudden movement would provoke a violent attack from the gorilla.


    Just then, the blonde beauty happened to land on the big tree, but before she could steady herself, a thunderous roar sounded, and a giant hand emerged from the darkness, slapping toward her. The blonde beauty was too slow to dodge and was struck by the hand, screaming as she hit the cliff, then fell back onto the tree, lying motionless on a branch.


    Yan Fei¡¯s eyelids twitched as he saw another huge chimpanzee emerge from the darkness of the tree. This chimpanzee had sneakily attacked the blonde beauty as she was falling, leaving her possibly dead or unconscious. But the chimpanzee in front of him was no small challenge either; it glared at Yan Fei with malicious intent, slowly approaching him.


    As Yan Fei braced himself for a life-or-death struggle with this chimpanzee, the blonde beauty, who had been lying motionlessly on the tree, suddenly sprang up, a cold light flashing in her hand. She slashed the neck of the attacking chimpanzee.


    The blonde beauty¡¯s strike severely injured the chimpanzee. It clutched its throat, making a wailing sound of agony. The chimpanzee in front of Yan Fei was shocked and immediately abandoned its pursuit of Yan Fei, rushing toward its gravely wounded counterpart.


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    The severely injured chimpanzee quickly lost the light in its eyes. Its body went limp on the branch and then slid off, plummeting into the abyss below. The pursuing chimpanzee saw its companion fall off the cliff and was instantly enraged. With a furious roar, it beat its chest with both hands and then pounced on the golden-haired woman, swatting at her with a heavy palm.


    The golden-haired woman had been seriously injured in the previous attack by the chimpanzee. Although she unleashed her full strength and killed one, her stamina was rapidly failing. Now pressed by this chimpanzee, she couldn¡¯t dodge in time. She was struck by the massive palm, let out a sharp scream, and was sent flying far away.


    Just as the chimpanzee moved forward to chase, intent on delivering a fatal blow to the golden-haired woman, a dazzling flash of light burst into the dark night sky, like a sudden appearance of the sun. The chimpanzee¡¯s eyes were instantly blinded by the flash, and it could no longer locate the golden-haired woman. She swiftly approached the blinded chimpanzee and drew her dagger across its throat, instantly severing its windpipe and terminating the second chimpanzee.


    The golden-haired woman had used the only item she had at the critical moment¡ªa flash grenade. The chimpanzee, consumed with rage and focusing on the woman, was caught off guard by the flash grenade and was instantly blinded, easily having its throat slashed by the golden-haired woman.


    Yan Fei, perched on a distant tree trunk with his excellent eyesight, sensed trouble when he saw the golden-haired woman throw something. He quickly ducked, fortuitously avoiding the flash grenade¡¯s assault.


    The golden-haired woman, with her heroic strength, had killed another chimpanzee, but she was injured again, leaving her with less than ten percent of her strength. When she saw Yan Fei standing up and looking at her, she was startled, suddenly remembering that she was now severely injured and no longer a match for Yan Fei. She made a split-second decision, leaped from the tree, and swung away using the vines hanging from it.


    Yan Fei still wanted the rusty gear from the golden-haired woman. Now noticing the reversal of strength, he instantly set off in pursuit, but then he heard strange noises from below the tree. He hesitated, looked down, and saw a small black figure trembling slightly through the cracks between the tree branches, whimpering. Upon a closer look, he realized it was a young chimpanzee.


    Yan Fei observed and discovered that there was a rudimentary treehouse in the tree, which, according to its size, belonged to the chimpanzees. The two chimpanzees that had just died were surely the owners of this treehouse, and the young chimpanzee must be their child.


    Yan Fei and the golden-haired woman had unwittingly invaded the chimpanzee¡¯s territory, which was why they had been attacked by the chimpanzees. But what the chimpanzees hadn¡¯t anticipated was that neither Yan Fei nor the golden-haired woman were ordinary humans¡ªthey had hoped to eliminate these invaders but ended up dying by the hands of the golden-haired woman¡¯s dagger.


    The young chimpanzee had surely witnessed its parents being killed by the golden-haired woman, thus its sorrowful whimpering.


    Yan Fei, seeing the young chimpanzee, felt it was extremely pitiable. Although its parents had died by the hands of the golden-haired woman, it was because he had intruded into their nest¡ªthey were simply defending themselves. Moreover, the two chimpanzees had managed to injure the golden-haired woman and caused her to flee, giving him a chance to turn the tables, so in a way, the two chimpanzees had done him a favor.


    So upon seeing the young chimpanzee, Yan Fei felt a surge of compassion and couldn¡¯t bear to leave it alone here. The young chimpanzee seemed very small, probably not yet weaned. If he didn¡¯t take care of it, leaving it here alone, it would undoubtedly die.


    Therefore, Yan Fei took out a backpack from the Universal Space, picked up the young chimpanzee, placed it inside with only its head poking out, and descended the tree using the vines, following the direction in which the golden-haired woman had disappeared.


    Yan Fei could see far ahead in the dark night, having already locked onto the direction the golden-haired woman had taken. He grasped a vine and pursued. Before long, he spotted the silhouette of the golden-haired woman on a large tree halfway up the mountain. She was crouching there, tearing off pieces of her clothing to bandage her wounds¡ªit seemed her injuries from the chimpanzee attack were not light.


    The moment the golden-haired woman saw Yan Fei following her, she immediately stood up, grabbed the vines nearby, and swung forward, fleeing. Yan Fei hurriedly gave chase.


    Thus, the situation had reversed; Yan Fei, who was originally the prey, now pursued the golden-haired woman, who had been the hunter. Yan Fei¡¯s incredible physical recovery allowed his strength to replenish rapidly, while the golden-haired woman, heavily injured and rapidly depleting her stamina, had no means of quick recovery. Her strength had significantly dropped, and she was no longer a match for Yan Fei.


    Seeing Yan Fei closing in, the golden-haired woman, realizing escape was futile, no longer fled. She stood still, turning back to look at Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei caught up with the golden-haired woman and, without further ado, prepared to launch an attack. Then he noticed a mysterious smile on her lips, a feeling of extreme danger suddenly rising in his heart. Then came the thunderous roar from the sky, as a Fighter Jet appeared above the mountaintop and began a dive towards him.


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 Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: Chapter 53: First Battle Victory

    Chapter 68: Chapter 53: First Battle Victory


    Yan Fei was taken aback by the sudden appearance of the fighter jet. He then saw the jet dive toward him, a tail flame suddenly emerging from its belly, and a streak of fire coming straight at him. He immediately realized that the fighter jet had launched a missile attack on him.


    All this time, it had been Yan Fei who controlled drones to launch missile attacks on others. He never thought the tables would turn and that he would face this situation himself. The incoming missile was incredibly fast. Even though it flew in a circle in the air, it was locked firmly on Yan Fei and rushed toward his direction at high speed.


    Yan Fei knew the power of missiles. Although he was strong, he was frighteningly weak in the face of a missile attack and unable to withstand it. He quickly surveyed his surroundings and resolutely let the blonde woman go; he then leaned back and jumped off the large tree, plummeting headfirst toward the ground below at great speed.


    The missile flew past the big tree above, and as expected, did not attack the blonde woman standing there. Instead, it chased after Yan Fei, who was descending rapidly¡ªit was about to catch up with him.


    At that moment, Yan Fei quickly passed through a large tree growing on the cliff below. Although he was scratched all over by the branches, he managed to get through the tree and continued to fall downwards.


    The missile, chasing Yan Fei and too close to avoid the large tree, struck the branches and exploded, completely destroying the large tree with the tremendous force of the blast. The impact then spread downward, hitting Yan Fei and making him fall even faster.


    Yan Fei swiftly assessed the environment and, through precise calculation, used the large tree to block the missile attack, narrowly escaping disaster. However, Yan Fei was still in a very difficult situation, remaining in danger.


    Seeing the first missile evaded by Yan Fei, the fighter jet launched another missile. This missile flew toward Yan Fei and seemed to be on the verge of hitting him. As he continued to fall rapidly, his speed increasing, Yan Fei suddenly somersaulted and grabbed a nearby vine, swinging away. The missile, unable to dodge in time, hit the nearby cliffside and exploded, creating a large hole in it.


    As the vine swung back, Yan Fei released his grip and jumped into the hole just created by the missile. This hole didn¡¯t exist before; it was made by the missile explosion and now conveniently provided Yan Fei a place to hide.


    Yan Fei had just made out his attacker: the fighter jet was the very familiar F-16, painted with the United States Air Force insignia, indicating it belonged to the US Air Force. He had no quarrel with the US Army, so why were they attacking him? Could it be that the blonde woman was associated with the US Army and she had called in the F-16 fighter?


    The US Air Force F-16, having failed to hit Yan Fei with two missiles, was preparing to fire again. But Yan Fei cleverly hid in the cave, out of the F-16¡¯s reach. The cave was pitch dark and seemingly vast; randomly firing missiles wouldn¡¯t necessarily harm Yan Fei and would only waste the F-16¡¯s ammunition.


    So, Yan Fei hid in the cave, observing the situation outside. He saw the US Air Force F-16 circling, not launching any more missiles. Five minutes later, loud roars rang out again as three mammoth Chinook transport helicopters appeared atop the mountain and moved toward the blonde woman¡¯s location, hovering above her.


    The doors of the Chinook transport helicopters swung open, and ropes were lowered. Fully armed US military soldiers began fast-roping down. Soon after, over a hundred soldiers from the three Chinooks had all landed.


    This US Army unit swiftly assembled, then located the blonde woman in the tree. The American commander saluted her respectfully, and she returned the gesture, before they exchanged a few words.


    They appeared to have some disagreements, but finally, the commander complied with the blonde woman¡¯s wishes. He signaled his troops, who then spread out and began scouring the slope below. It seemed they aimed to find Yan Fei, either to kill him or capture him. Meanwhile, the Chinook transport helicopters did not land but continued to hover overhead without leaving.


    Suddenly, Yan Fei¡¯s situation worsened dramatically. An F-16 from the US Air Force was circling in the sky; if he showed his face, he¡¯d be under missile fire. On the ground, a large US Army force had arrived; these military soldiers, heavily armed, started searching for Yan Fei. Should they find him, it was certain they would attack.


    Although Yan Fei was formidable, he couldn¡¯t disregard attacks from firearms. So if the US military soldiers found Yan Fei, he would be in big trouble.


    What angered Yan Fei the most was that the blonde woman, having gained a breather, began to heal from her wounds and once again joined the search for him. With her present, many of Yan Fei¡¯s tactics would fail.


    Yan Fei was hidden within the cave, which had been carved out by an F-16 missile. Although the interior space was vast and pitch-black, with depths unseen, he could vaguely discern that there were many other caverns inside. It seemed this had been a natural cave all along, only undiscovered due to a thin layer of rock, now exposed to daylight thanks to the missile¡¯s blast.


    The present circumstances were unfavorable for Yan Fei, constantly putting his life at risk. Although his instinct was to escape through these caves, whose destinations were unknown, a determined expression crossed his face, and he did not choose to flee through the caverns.


    Yan Fei took off the backpack he was carrying and gently set the little chimpanzee on the ground. The chimp had been incredibly lucky, as it was unharmed despite the hectic escape through the woods. Only the rapid descent had frightened it.


    Yan Fei opened Universal Space and took out some food, which he placed in front of the chimpanzee. He unwrapped the food and said, ¡°Little chimpanzee, I¡¯m really sorry that your parents were killed. I should have taken care of you, but I still have very important things to do right now, so I can only leave you here for the time being, as this is the safest place for now. If everything goes well, I will come back to find you after I finish my tasks.¡±


    The chimpanzee looked at Yan Fei, then at the pile of food on the ground, uttering yi yi ya ya noises, but sadly Yan Fei couldn¡¯t understand animal language and didn¡¯t know what it was trying to say. He could only pat the chimpanzee¡¯s head to comfort it and then prepared to leave the cave.


    The F-16 fighters were still patrolling the sky, and the US Army forces on the ground were about to approach the cave where Yan Fei was. At that moment, another F-16 fighter suddenly appeared in the sky. The two fighter jets joined up to form a two-plane formation, providing air support for the US military soldiers¡¯ operation below.


    Two minutes later, a peculiar-looking airplane suddenly appeared at a distant mountaintop. Although the airplane was flying close to the mountaintop, it was immediately detected by the radar of the US Army¡¯s F-16 fighter, and then the pilot of the fighter jet also spotted the strange airplane with the naked eye.


    The pilot of the fighter jet that had launched the attack spoke over the communication channel, ¡°Carl, do you see the plane ahead?¡±


    Carl, the pilot in the following F-16 fighter, replied, ¡°Jerry, I see it. It looks very much like our ¡®Predator Drone,¡¯ but why isn¡¯t there any paint on it?¡±


    The previous pilot, Jerry, said, ¡°This is basically a Predator Drone! Who knows why it doesn¡¯t have any paint? Maybe it¡¯s one of our Special Forces executing a special mission here. They probably don¡¯t want to reveal their identities in order to keep it a secret.¡±


    Carl retorted, ¡°As long as you¡¯re not blind, you can tell it¡¯s ours from the shape. They still want to conceal their identity? That¡¯s really hiding one¡¯s head and exposing one¡¯s tail.¡±


    Jerry said, ¡°Let¡¯s not worry about it. Let¡¯s complete our task for today and report this to our superiors after we get back. Let them decide what to do.¡±


    As the two pilots were casually chatting, they saw the ¡°Predator Drone¡± rapidly approaching them. Very quickly, the Predator Drone closed the distance between itself and the F-16 leading by Jerry to just two kilometers.


    Jerry became suspicious and immediately tried to contact the other party via the military channel, but there was no response at all. Jerry and Carl started to feel uneasy, and then saw the drone¡¯s belly flash with fire, unexpectedly launching two air-to-air missiles, each targeting one of the F-16 fighters.


    As the piercing alarm from the onboard radar sounded, Jerry and Carl were taken aback and instinctively performed evasive maneuvers.


    At this critical moment, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar finally arrived. Its ¡°Predator Drone¡± appearance successfully deceived the US Army pilots, and under their complacency, it advanced close to them and launched a missile attack on the two F-16 fighters.


    Guided by Quantum Radar, the two air-to-air missiles attacked the F-16 fighters. While the F-16s were trying to evade and deploy decoy flares to distract the missiles, they didn¡¯t expect that the drone was equipped with what could be called ¡®black technology¡¯ Quantum Radar. The decoy flares failed to function under the radar¡¯s lock, and the missiles bypassed the flares¡¯ temptation, streaking towards their true targets.


    The missiles launched by the drone were AIM-92s, which are the air-launched models of the notorious Stinger missiles. They have a maximum flight speed of Mach 2.2, with a maximum attack range of 10 kilometers.


    Jerry¡¯s fighter jet was less than two kilometers away from the drone and, at such a short distance, he couldn¡¯t accelerate his fighter to its maximum speed of 2.5 Mach. Therefore, he was unable to evade the AIM-92 missile attack that reached a top speed of 2.2 Mach.


    The AIM-92 missile breached the decoy flares¡¯ deception and flew toward its true target. A flash of fire burst in the sky as Jerry¡¯s F-16 was hit by the missile, exploding mid-air. In shock, Jerry didn¡¯t even have time to eject before he and his F-16 were obliterated.


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 Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Chapter 54: Sky Battle

    Chapter 69: Chapter 54: Sky Battle


    The drone¡¯s first air combat resulted in the destruction of an F-16 fighter of the US Army, marking a successful debut and bolstering Yan Fei¡¯s confidence.


    Carl¡¯s F-16 fighter was 6 kilometers away from the drone when he discovered the missile and began to accelerate to escape. Although his fighter¡¯s flight speed did not reach the maximum of 2.5 Mach, it was only slightly slower than the AIM-92 missile¡¯s 2.2 Mach. The AIM-92 missile could not catch up with the F-16 fighter in a short time, and the F-16 quickly moved beyond a distance of 10 kilometers.


    The maximum attack range of the drone¡¯s AIM-92 air-to-air missile was only 10 kilometers. Therefore, once the F-16 flew out of the maximum attack range, the AIM-92 air-to-air missile chasing the F-16 fighter self-destructed in midair.


    From the sudden appearance of Yan Fei¡¯s drone avatar, to the surprise attack on the two F-16 fighters, to the downing of one F-16 fighter and the escape of the other F-16 fighter, it all happened within a minute or two. The American army watching from the ground was immediately stunned. They never expected their own drones to attack their fighters. Had the drones been infected with a virus, unable to distinguish friend from foe? Would they start attacking themselves?


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone swiftly took out an enemy plane and scared off another, achieving a significant victory. Taking advantage of the shock amongst the various forces, Yan Fei raised the drone¡¯s altitude and flew towards the Chinook transport helicopter hovering above the blonde woman¡¯s head. The three Chinook helicopters were circling at low altitude and were scared out of their wits when they noticed the drone approaching, ready to speed away.


    Yan Fei launched two more air-to-air missiles, locking onto two of the Chinook helicopters. Although the Chinooks had the advantage of strong transport capability, their essence was still that of transport helicopters with no combat power, unable to dodge the drone¡¯s missile attack. Suddenly, two sparks lit up in the night sky as two Chinook helicopters were hit by missiles and exploded, with no chance for the pilots inside to escape.


    The remaining Chinook helicopter fled early. As soon as things went south, it took off at full speed, leaving the battlefield behind. Yan Fei watched the Chinook helicopter escape but did not pursue or continue the attack. Instead, he began to hover over the American army¡¯s position.


    The F-16 fighter that had fled was still in shock, but Carl felt relieved when he saw the drone launch four missiles. As a US Army pilot, he was intimately familiar with the data of various fighter jets worldwide, especially the US Army¡¯s Predator drone. He was well aware that the Predator drone could only carry four missiles. Aside from the missiles, the Predator had no other weapons. The drone did not pursue the fleeing Chinook because it had exhausted its ammunition and could no longer attack, like a tiger without teeth.


    It was this deep-rooted belief that led the pilot named Carl to fly back in his F-16 fighter. Being scared away earlier by the drone had been embarrassing. Traditionally, in aerial conflicts between manned fighter jets and drones, drones were always on the losing side, with no precedent of a drone downing a manned fighter. And yet, his friend Jerry¡¯s fighter had just been taken down by this drone, Jerry didn¡¯t even have a chance to eject and survive, while he himself had been terrified into fleeing far away, losing face completely.


    Now that he realized the drone had run out of ammunition, Carl aggressively returned in his F-16, intent on attacking the drone with missiles. Not only was this to avenge his friend, but also to cover up his own incompetence, to avoid becoming a laughingstock among his peers. As for potentially injuring any friendly forces, Carl, who was eager for revenge, was no longer considering it.


    Yan Fei let the last helicopter go without attacking to create the illusion that he was out of missiles, luring the fleeing F-16 to fly back on its own. He couldn¡¯t catch the F-16 himself since he was slower, and even the missiles could not reach the F-16¡¯s top speed. Therefore, once the F-16 got away, he was powerless against it.


    If the F-16 did not flee and instead lingered in the distance, meddling in Yan Fei¡¯s subsequent actions, it would have been a significant problem. Thus, he devised a strategy, deliberately leaving vulnerabilities to entice the F-16 into a trap.


    Indeed, the F-16 fell for it. It recklessly flew back, closing to within 2 kilometers of the drone, before launching an air-to-air missile at the drone. The drone, as if stunned, made no evasive maneuvers; instead, its wing-mounted weapons rack moved, and two more air-to-air missiles launched towards the F-16.


    Carl was shocked to see the drone launch missiles; he was unaware that it still had any left. He quickly turned around, eager to leave the dangerous area. He had come close to the drone for a precise attack, not expecting to put himself in jeopardy.


    The missiles launched by both sides were soaring through the air, with the F-16¡¯s missile locking onto the drone, about to hit it. Faced with the missile attack from the approaching F-16, Yan Fei neither panicked nor dodged, because the drone¡¯s quantum radar had already locked onto the incoming missile and calculated its flight trajectory. Then, under the precise control of the auxiliary brain, the Vulcan gun at the nose of the drone began firing cannon rounds. A burst of gunfire flashed from the nose, and a long stream of cannon rounds shot out, causing a violent explosion in the air. A spark suddenly appeared; the incoming missile had been hit and exploded by the drone¡¯s cannon fire.


    Though Carl was fleeing at full speed in his F-16, he was continuously monitoring the attack of his missile. Discovering that the missile he had launched had been hit by the drone¡¯s cannon and exploded, he was utterly shocked. In his memory, there had never been an instance of an aircraft¡¯s cannon destroying an incoming missile. If a cannon was so powerful, what was the point of missiles? Moreover, this was a Predator drone; wasn¡¯t it supposed to have only four missiles as weapons? Since when did it have a 30-millimeter cannon mounted on its nose?


    Yan Fei successfully dealt with the incoming missile. Meanwhile, the drone¡¯s quantum radar locked firmly onto the F-16, with the two AIM-92 missiles in close pursuit. However, the F-16 was dodging with its speed advantage. Then, the tail flames appeared once more under the drone¡¯s wings, launching another AIM-92, which began to block the fleeing F-16¡¯s flight path.


    Carl was shocked; he never expected the drone to fire another missile. Just how many missiles did this drone have? Was this TM thing even a drone anymore? Its firepower was even fiercer than his F-16! And while he was still in shock, the drone shook once more and launched another AIM-92 missile.


    Under the control of the Auxiliary Brain, the four AIM-92 missiles, guided by the Quantum Radar, broke through the decoy flares released by the F-16 fighter, trapping the F-16 and leaving it with no way to escape. With no other options, Carl chose to eject. Barely had his body ejected from the fighter¡¯s cockpit when the F-16 was hit by the drone¡¯s missile and exploded violently.


    This unprecedented aerial battle was thrilling beyond measure, and victory had been decided in just a few minutes. The results were unexpected: a seemingly weak ¡°Predator Drone¡± had annihilated two US Army F-16 fighters, and along with them, two Chinook transport helicopters met their end.


    The fleeing Chinook transport helicopter, seeing the last F-16 fighter shot down, sped up and made a run for it. With the F-16s no longer a threat, the drone didn¡¯t hold back its strength. It turned and accelerated in pursuit, its body shaking as it launched another missile.


    The missile quickly caught up to the Chinook transport helicopter and shot it down. The biggest difference between helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft is that pilots simply have no chance to eject and escape. Thus, the pilots inside the helicopter perished with their Chinook, crashing to the ground in a fiery ball.


    With that, both of the US Army¡¯s deployed F-16 fighters and three Chinook transport helicopters had been utterly destroyed by Yan Fei¡¯s drone.


    This outcome left the blonde woman and the US Army soldiers on the ground dumbfounded, and even Carl, still drifting in the air by his parachute, couldn¡¯t believe it. Their combat strength was extremely formidable; it was no exaggeration to say that their aerial force could have obliterated the entire air force of a small African country, yet they were all wiped out by the peculiar-looking drone.


    And while Carl was still in disbelief, the drone turned and flew straight towards him. A chilling premonition rose in his heart, and then he noticed a glint on the drone¡¯s nose, a volley of cannon rounds flying out, tearing his body to shreds. He died instantaneously. Then, Carl¡¯s mangled corpse fell into the dense forest below, hanging from the lush trees, becoming nourishment for the animals of the primitive forest.


    After the drone decisively took out the parachuting pilot, Carl, it prepared to attack the US Army troops below, but then it spotted a flash of light amidst the trees. A Stinger surface-to-air missile suddenly soared into the sky, heading straight for it.


    The US Army forces below, having witnessed the drone¡¯s ferocity, quickly launched the Stinger surface-to-air missile they carried to shoot down the drone in the air.


    What the US military soldiers didn¡¯t expect, however, was that the drone, upon detecting the incoming Stinger missile, didn¡¯t seem to take it too seriously. It simply adjusted its angle and fired another missile, switching to a Hellfire anti-tank missile this time, targeting the Stinger missile launch site below.


    The Stinger missile flying towards the drone was under constant surveillance by the Quantum Radar. The Auxiliary Brain accurately calculated its trajectory, then the nose of the drone lit up as it began firing the naval cannon to intercept. The US Army soldiers below saw a flash in the sky followed by a violent explosion. After the blast, the Stinger missile was gone without a trace, and the drone remained unscathed.


    Meanwhile, on the ground, the Hellfire anti-tank missile fired by the drone scored a direct hit on the Stinger missile launch site. A massive explosion occurred, killing several nearby US Army soldiers.


    Then the drone dipped its nose and dived towards the ground. Its Vulcan Gun firing rapidly, the ground became an inferno. The US Army soldiers near the Stinger missile launch site didn¡¯t even have time to react before they were completely eliminated by the drone¡¯s naval cannon.


    With that one dive attack, the drone had killed more than a dozen US Army soldiers.


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 Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Chapter 55: Total Annihilation of the Army

    Chapter 70: Chapter 55: Total Annihilation of the Army


    US Army soldiers saw the drone¡¯s ferocity, that a single dive attack took out an air defense position and killed more than a dozen comrades, leaving all of them shaken with fear. They had always fought with the advantage of superior air support, never having experienced an attack by enemy air superiority; they were extremely unaccustomed to it.


    However, experienced as they were, the US soldiers did not panic despite being at a disadvantage. Under the command of their leaders, they fired all their Stinger surface-to-air missiles in preparation to attack the drone in the sky. Meanwhile, other soldiers sought cover and opened fire at the drone.


    As the drone prepared for another dive attack, it saw four trails of fire coming from below. Scanned by quantum radar, the Auxiliary Brain quickly locked on to the trajectory of the incoming missiles. The drone promptly adjusted its nose direction, and the Vulcan Gun quickly opened fire. With just over thirty cannon rounds, it destroyed all four Stinger missiles in mid-air, creating four sparks and once again showcasing its terrifying missile interception capability.


    The drone dealt with the incoming missile attack, then its body shook as it fired four Hellfire missiles, targeting the four Stinger missile launch positions on the ground. Explosions rocked the ground followed by four thunderous blasts, completely destroying the four missile launch positions and causing heavy casualties among the soldiers protecting them.


    The drone¡¯s wave of missile attacks caused huge casualties among the US soldiers on the ground. Even by a rough estimate, at least half of the soldiers were casualties. Although the US soldiers¡¯ plight was dire, the drone¡¯s attack did not cease. Its quantum radar quickly scanned the area, displaying all the US soldiers taking cover and shooting at the drone. It dove again, directing its attack at these remaining forces.


    After losing their anti-aircraft missiles, the US soldiers could no longer deal with the drone¡¯s attacks. Machine gun bullets, even if they reached the drone, could not penetrate its mutated body, causing no damage. These soldiers could only watch helplessly as the drone flew overhead and rained down Vulcan Gun cannon rounds to finish them off.


    Under the relentless attack of the drone, the number of US soldiers on the ground decreased rapidly until, in the end, only a group of US soldiers hiding behind a huge rock was left, barely clinging to life.


    When the drone attacked them, they were sheltered behind the hard rock, beyond the reach of its cannon fire, and the small entrance was impenetrable even to the missiles, truly inaccessible for attacks.


    Yan Fei observed the terrain and realized that these men had taken cover in what was, theoretically, a blind spot for attacks. However, there was a protruding rock ledge above them. He maneuvered the drone to pivot its gun and fired a Hellfire anti-tank missile at the protruding rock ledge, but the missile¡¯s power was insufficient to bring down the ledge. The drone fired another Hellfire missile at the same spot, finally causing the rock ledge to collapse.


    As the cliff crumbled, all the US soldiers below were buried under the rubble, doomed if no assistance came from outside. A few US soldiers, sensing the danger, left their rocky shelter a step earlier, thus escaping the fate of being crushed by the debris. But it did not save them from their destiny of doom, as leaving the shelter exposed them to the intense fire of the drone¡¯s cannon, and they all met a violent end.


    With this, the US armed force was completely annihilated. All sixteen of the drone¡¯s missiles had been expended, and the Vulcan Gun¡¯s ammunition had been used up in the fierce combat. This was Yan Fei¡¯s first time to fully utilize the drone¡¯s combat capacity, but he was somewhat tense during the attack, failing to control the consumption of missiles and cannon rounds, resulting in significant wastage and exhausting all the ammunition.


    Although he had squandered the drone¡¯s ammunition, Yan Fei was gratified that all the enemies were eliminated. As long as he could find the body of that blonde woman and retrieve the rusty gear, his mission in Africa would be completely successful. Given that the rusty gear was a crucial component for the drone¡¯s upgrade, it was not likely to be easily destroyed by weapons. Even if the blonde woman was killed by a cannon round, the gear would remain unscathed. Even if the gear was shattered, the drone was not picky; it could still extract the necessary Raw Materials from the fragments to meet the conditions for an upgrade.


    The data for the drone was refreshed after midnight in Nairobi local time. The drone had traveled a long distance, taking three and a half hours from the territorial waters near the Maldives to Yan Fei¡¯s location at Mount Kilimanjaro, where it then engaged in a fierce air battle. The drone¡¯s Energy Points had been depleted significantly, with less than 1000 points remaining.


    Previously, to save Energy Points, Yan Fei had even restricted the scanning range of the Quantum Radar, which led to his failure to detect the nearby presence of the US Army¡¯s F-16 fighter jets. They ambushed him, nearly causing his demise.


    Now in control of the situation, Yan Fei calculated the drone¡¯s remaining flight time and had no choice but to have the drone depart the area and head back to the Kenyan Coastline. There, it was to find a place to hide on the seabed. Otherwise, the drone would not have enough Energy Points to make it back to the sea.


    Although the drone had vertical takeoff and landing capabilities and could hide in the primitive depths of the forest, the US Army had just suffered a setback here and would certainly return to settle scores. Even if the drone hid deep within the forest, as long as the US Army deployed their ubiquitous satellites to search the vicinity, they might locate the drone.


    Despite the drone¡¯s valor, it was running out of Energy Points, and with its weapon supply depleted, facing a multitude of advanced US fighter jets would only result in its destruction or capture by the enemy. Thus, for safety, Yan Fei had to instruct the drone to leave first ¨C after all, nobody would think that a drone could actually hide on the ocean floor.


    Moreover, the drone¡¯s previous attack had eliminated all threats to Yan Fei, who was not facing significant danger at the moment. He just needed to find the blonde woman, acquire what he needed, and then leave and return home ¨C everything would be perfect.


    So, Yan Fei watched the drone depart. As it left, the drone expended what little remained of its Energy Points to perform a comprehensive scan of a 500-kilometer radius and found no aircraft in the vicinity, which allowed Yan Fei to relax and instruct the drone to leave quickly. The drone¡¯s Energy Points were bottoming out, and it had to leave soon, or it wouldn¡¯t have enough power to return to the coast.


    Hiding in a cave, Yan Fei controlled the drone to annihilate the US Army forces, earning a large number of Merit Points. But right now, he didn¡¯t have time to check the exact amount of Merit, as he had more pressing matters to attend to. He began searching the areas the drone had attacked, where corpses in tatters lay everywhere. Although the corpses were too disfigured to be recognized, one could still discern what they were wearing. The blonde woman¡¯s attire differed from that of these soldiers. Yan Fei simply needed to locate a body dressed differently from the US military soldiers.


    Yan Fei swiftly navigated through the dense forest, examining the corpses he found. However, to his surprise, after searching all of the locations struck by the drone, he found no trace of the blonde woman¡¯s body. To avoid any error, Yan Fei meticulously checked each body, so it was impossible that he had missed the blonde woman¡¯s corpse.


    The drone¡¯s Quantum Radar was incredibly advanced, having already scanned the jungle below in its entirety, with all humanoid creatures recorded into the Quantum Radar. Then, the drone attacked these marked humanoids, aiming to eliminate them all. The blonde woman couldn¡¯t have moved beyond the Quantum Radar¡¯s scanning range so quickly, so she must have been marked. But now she was nowhere to be found. Where could the blonde woman have gone? Had she been obliterated in the drone¡¯s attack?


    As Yan Fei pondered the situation, unable to figure it out, even suspecting the blonde woman might be buried under the last pile of rubble and about to start clearing it, he suddenly heard the roar of a beast from afar. The roar was abruptly cut short, as though someone had shouted and then had their mouth covered.


    His interest piqued, Yan Fei quickly ran towards the source of the sound, only to see a leopard lying on the ground, with a person underneath it. In the bright moonlight, Yan Fei saw that the person under the leopard was a woman, and more precisely, the blonde woman he had been searching for. At that moment, she looked incredibly ragged, with a severe injury on her stomach, a gash that almost revealed her intestines.


    Upon seeing this scene, Yan Fei instantly understood. The blonde woman had been seriously injured in the drone¡¯s attack; then, seeing the US soldiers hiding and being killed one after another by the drone, she reckoned the drone might be equipped with infrared capabilities. She came across a leopard and subdued it, hiding under its body in an attempt to evade the infrared radar.


    But what the blonde woman didn¡¯t understand was that it wasn¡¯t the infrared radar that had precisely detected their positions; instead, it was the more advanced Quantum Radar. However, even Quantum Radars could make mistakes. During scanning, it identified only the silhouette of the leopard and thus did not target it, not realizing an enemy lay hidden beneath it. Due to this twist of fate, the blonde woman narrowly escaped death.


    However, the blonde woman was gravely wounded and was losing a great deal of strength, gradually unable to control the leopard, which led to the animal¡¯s roar. Although she immediately covered the leopard¡¯s mouth, she still unintentionally drew the highly alert Yan Fei to her location.


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 Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Chapter 56: Bottomless Abyss

    Chapter 71: Chapter 56: Bottomless Abyss


    The blonde beauty, upon seeing Yan Fei approach, immediately let go of the leopard and took off running. Yan Fei lunged into pursuit as the leopard bolted away, whimpering and tucking its tail.


    After a night¡¯s ordeal, Yan Fei was severely drained, his strength reduced to a mere third of his peak condition. Though his recovery abilities were formidable, they now paled compared to his former vitality. The blonde, having sustained repeated injuries, was even more exhausted. Lacking Yan Fei¡¯s robust healing powers, her strength had dwindled to just one-tenth of her peak. This advantage allowed Yan Fei to thoroughly overpower her.


    The blonde dashed with all her might as Yan Fei chased her relentlessly. The distance between them swiftly closed until he caught up with her at the edge of a precipitous cliff. Below the cliff lay a bottomless abyss; beside it, a massive waterfall roared powerfully downward, its deafening noise filling the air, while mist shrouded the depths, concealing the true distance to the bottom¡­


    The blonde¡¯s speed, already slower than Yan Fei¡¯s and further reduced by her great loss of strength, inevitably led to her being cornered at the cliff¡¯s edge. She glanced at the dark expanse but only saw pitch blackness, an unfathomable depth. The rocks, smoothed by the waterfall¡¯s perpetual cascade, offered no foothold, and with no vines within reach, the blonde had nowhere to run.


    Trapped at a dead end, the blonde ceased her escape and quickly tied up her hair. Wiping the blood from her face and adjusting her clothes, she revealed a charming smile and spoke in a coquettish voice, ¡°Little brother, you¡¯re so eagerly chasing me¡ªcould it be that you fancy me?¡±


    Yan Fei wasn¡¯t fooled. He suddenly advanced and delivered a punch to the blonde¡¯s head. Exhausted and unable to ward off Yan Fei¡¯s blow, she was promptly knocked to the ground. Following through, Yan Fei stomped viciously onto her stomach, worsening her abdominal wound and utterly nullifying her ability to resist.


    He then ripped off the backpack the blonde was carrying, unzipped it, and inside found the rusty gear. Grasping it, he focused his mind and the gear vanished into the Universal Space. Within the Auxiliary Brain, the previously greyed-out gear icon turned red, signifying that the Drone Upgrade Essential Item had been acknowledged by the Auxiliary Brain.


    Only then did Yan Fei relax, knowing that once placed in the Universal Space, this Drone Upgrade Essential Item could no longer be stolen. Despite the constant setbacks and life-threatening dangers on his African mission, he had finally achieved his goal.


    The blonde beauty never expected her ploy to fail so completely, nor that she¡¯d still have her possessions taken by Yan Fei, leading to her deflation. She then saw Yan Fei make the rusty gear disappear and her face promptly took on a grave expression as she said, ¡°Little brother, it seems you have plenty of secrets. To keep them, are you going to kill me to silence me?¡±


    With the task items in hand, Yan Fei¡¯s mood vastly improved as he replied, ¡°Your guess is absolutely right, but that won¡¯t change your fate. Truth be told, you and I have no past grievances, and I had no intention to kill you. Yet you plotted against me, even deploying US Army troops and fighter jets to take me down, making you my enemy. While I have many foes, most are already dead, which means you must die as well.¡±


    The blonde suddenly put on a coquettish act and said, ¡°Little brother, would you really bear to kill me? I¡¯m quite skilled in that area, why not give it a try with me?¡±


    Seeing the blonde¡¯s exploded stomach and her bloodied state, Yan Fei felt a bit sickened and replied, ¡°I have no interest in being intimate with my enemy. Besides, do you think you¡¯re still attractive at this point?¡±


    The blonde looked down at her pitiful condition and realized this was hardly the time to be seductive. However, she didn¡¯t lose hope and asked, ¡°Since you came for this thing, you must know what it¡¯s for, right?¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s interest was piqued; he had seized the item simply because the Drone¡¯s Intelligent Brain flagged it as an Upgrade Essential Item, not knowing what it truly was or its purpose. Given that both the deceased Sam and the blonde sought it, they likely knew of its extraordinary nature and potentially its true purpose.


    Keen to extract intelligence, Yan Fei said, ¡°Of course I know its use.¡±


    The blonde asked, ¡°Are you with the Chinese government?¡±


    Yan Fei vaguely responded, ¡°You have good eyesight.¡±


    With a sigh, the blonde said, ¡°You must be with Captain China. If our people hadn¡¯t drawn Captain China away to another place, he would¡¯ve personally come tonight. Had he intervened, we¡¯d stand no chance. We schemed against him, only to find his men, like you, thwarting us and leading to our ruin. You¡¯ve advanced your technology even further, actually managing to imitate our Predator Drones and modifying them so impressively that we were utterly defeated tonight, with staggering losses.¡±

 Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Chapter 56 Bottomless Abyss_2

    Chapter 72: Chapter 56 Bottomless Abyss_2


    Yan Fei was taken aback, as he had only intended to extract some information, but he unexpectedly obtained a wealth of intelligence from the blond woman¡¯s words. The first piece of information was about Captain China, who, according to the blond woman, seemed to be extremely formidable. Even for an expert like her to attempt to seize the rusted gear, she would need to lead Captain China away first; otherwise, there was no chance of success. From this, one could imagine just how powerful Captain China must be.


    The second piece of information was that the rusted gear appeared to be very important. It was not merely an essential item for drone upgrades; there seemed to be other secrets hidden within. Moreover, these secrets were not only known to the blond woman and the forces behind her, but Captain China¡¯s side was also aware of them, otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have come to snatch it in unity. Yan Fei preliminarily speculated that this object might contain some unknown technology, possibly advanced tech. Otherwise, the blond woman wouldn¡¯t have mentioned that China¡¯s technology was becoming increasingly formidable.


    Yan Fei was mistaken for being part of Captain China¡¯s team, certainly because the blond woman¡¯s people had lured Captain China away. So, she assumed he was acting in place of Captain China. Since the blond woman believed that Captain China¡¯s people would appear, they were almost certain to show up. As to why they hadn¡¯t appeared on the scene, it was very likely that he and Sam had taken earlier action and they might have now also been on their way to the museum¡­


    Yan Fei suddenly remembered something else. It was the incident he had previously discovered where the domestic news about the opening of the Kenya Museum had been replaced. At the time, he didn¡¯t know the reason but now, given that the blond woman¡¯s adversary was named Captain China, it was evident this Captain China must be connected to China. It should have been easy for him to mobilize national strength to switch out a seemingly inconsequential news piece!


    Perhaps no one knew the purpose of the rusted gear at first, so the news was broadcasted as is. It was only after Captain China discovered it that the news was replaced to conceal the true nature of the matter.


    While Yan Fei was hypothesizing about the truth of the incident, he continued to try extracting information, saying, ¡°We have already made significant breakthroughs in studying this object. You¡¯ve seen for yourself, we¡¯ve emulated your Predator drones and then modified them, easily shooting down your fighter jets. I just made that thing disappear, which is also an application of one of the technologies.¡±


    Upon hearing Yan Fei¡¯s words, the blond woman suddenly showed an unusual expression and said, ¡°You are not one of Captain China¡¯s men, you almost deceived me.¡±


    Yan Fei was shocked upon realizing his misunderstanding. His words had alerted the blond woman and he immediately felt regret.


    A cold smirk appeared on the blond woman¡¯s face as she said, ¡°Since you are not one of Captain China¡¯s men, I advise you to return the object to me. I can let bygones be bygones and allow you to leave safely. Otherwise, your end will be very miserable.¡±


    Seeing his ploy fail, Yan Fei ceased his attempt to extract information and declared, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then you can go to hell!¡±


    The blond woman, observing Yan Fei¡¯s brash behavior, anxiously said, ¡°Before you act, think carefully. My true identity is that of a senior intelligence officer with the US CIA. If you kill me, you¡¯ll be opposing the CIA. They will target you, and you¡¯ll never have peace.¡±


    Realizing she was indeed an important person from the United States, no wonder she could mobilize US Army troops and fighter jets, Yan Fei laughed and said, ¡°You¡¯re with the CIA, which gives me even more reason to kill you. Should I let you go just so you can seek revenge later on? Besides, I¡¯ve destroyed so many of your planes and killed over a hundred of your soldiers, causing such substantial losses. Do you think you would let me go?¡±


    Seeing the unmistakable intent to kill in Yan Fei¡¯s eyes, the blond woman became increasingly panicked and said, ¡°Actually, I have another identity. I am Tripi?aka¡¯s disciple, so you can¡¯t kill me.¡±


    Upon hearing this, Yan Fei appeared somewhat hesitant. But then he suddenly stepped forward, grasped the blond woman¡¯s neck in one swoop. As it turned out, while the blond woman had been stalling for time, she was secretly gathering strength, waiting for an opportunity to strike back and turn the tables. Little did she know that Yan Fei had already seen through it all. He pretended to hesitate on the surface but seized the moment to launch a sneak attack.


    The blond woman was alarmed, not expecting Yan Fei to launch a sudden attack. With her severe injuries and greatly diminished strength, she was no match for Yan Fei, who successfully ambushed her, dissipating the power she had accumulated. Yan Fei clutched the blond woman¡¯s neck with force and with one swift motion, broke it, leaving her neck in two pieces, a strange expression on her face.


    Only after Yan Fei had dealt with the blond woman did he truly breathe a sigh of relief. Faced with an adversary who was full of tricks and possessed exceptional strength, he had to be fully vigilant lest she turned the tables on him.


    As Yan Fei was feeling relieved, he noticed a strange device fall from the blond woman¡¯s body and roll away. Upon closer examination, he discovered that the device was only the size of a thumb, flashing red lights on the ground. Shocked, Yan Fei saw the blond woman¡¯s face break into a triumphant smile before she died completely.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t understand what the red-light flashing device was, but instinctively felt danger. As he moved to pick it up and throw it off the cliff into the waterfall, he heard an unusual noise from the sky. Looking up, he saw a streak of fire cutting across the sky above him, a massive missile diving towards him at high speed.


    In the blink of an eye, Yan Fei realized what the red-light flashing device on the ground was: a missile beacon. It was originally meant for ground personnel to direct missile strikes on targets. His drones had taken out the US Army¡¯s fighter jets in the area, but nearby there must be US Navy warships or an Army base present.


    The blond woman must have communicated with the warship or base commander to launch a missile attack on this location. As a result, the US Army had initiated a long-range missile attack from a warship situated on the sea surface or a military base. The device was used to guide the missile strike. The drones had conducted a quantum radar scan before leaving the vicinity, and at that time, no missiles were detected in flight, indicating that this missile had just been launched and the launch site must not have been far from this location.


    At this moment, Yan Fei also understood the sly smile on the blond woman¡¯s face as she lay dying; she might have died, but Yan Fei would have to join her in death.


    Although Yan Fei realized all of this, with the device some distance from him and the missile nearly upon him, he no longer had time to kick it off the cliff. In desperation, he only had time to order the Auxiliary Brain to hide his drone in the shallow seabed near Kenya, after which he leaped into the bottomless abyss below.


    Right as Yan Fei plunged into the abyss, the missile struck the beacon device on the ground, causing a deafening explosion.


    Yan Fei swiftly fell from the cliff, but the shock wave produced by the explosion was even faster. In an instant, the shock wave caught up with Yan Fei in mid-air, engulfing him in its force, and he suffered immense damage.


    Yan Fei was in excruciating pain, his vision went dark, and he immediately passed out. His body continued to fall, eventually swallowed by the darkness of the unfathomable abyss¡­


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 Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Chapter 57: Lover in a Dream

    Chapter 73: Chapter 57: Lover in a Dream


    In a dazed and confused state, Yan Fei felt as though he had experienced a myriad of events and received countless messages, with all sorts of bizarre incidents playing out in his mind¡­


    Not knowing how much time had passed, Yan Fei suddenly woke up. He opened his eyes and found himself lying in a hospital bed, his body wrapped in bandages, a needle in the back of his hand administering an infusion, and the pain and weakness in his body had completely vanished.


    The ward was entirely white, the sunlight outside the window was bright and cheery, and the air was remarkably fresh. A female nurse in a crisp white uniform stood by the window. She was tall and beautiful, with a face that radiated innocence, embodying the essence of youth. She stood in front of the window, tending to the potted plants on the sill, watering them with a watering can.


    The nurse looked at the plants with a gentle smile on her face. The rising sun cast its glow on her face, creating an extraordinary beauty.


    Upon seeing the beautiful nurse, Yan Fei was instantly entranced; his heart rate increased, feeling that he had already fallen for this nurse. It was love at first sight, as the legend goes. He liked the nurse without any reason.


    Just as Yan Fei¡¯s heart raced, falling deep into this moment of romance, the lovely nurse put down the watering can, returned the plants to their spot, and turned around to leave the ward.


    In a panic and not knowing the nurse¡¯s name, Yan Fei said, ¡°Wait¡­ please wait a moment¡­¡±


    Unfortunately, it seemed as though the beautiful nurse didn¡¯t hear Yan Fei speak at all. She walked straight past Yan Fei¡¯s bed, pulled open the door, and was about to leave.


    Filled with excitement, Yan Fei feared he might never see the nurse again and shouted loudly, ¡°¡­Wait, don¡¯t go¡­¡±


    The nurse abruptly stopped, looked at Yan Fei joyfully, and said, ¡°That¡¯s wonderful, you¡¯ve finally woken up!¡±


    Yan Fei paused, then suddenly froze. This scene had occurred many times in his dreams, but shouldn¡¯t the nurse have ignored him, open the door, and leave, leading to his abrupt awakening in desperation? Yet, the nurse had just spoken to him and didn¡¯t leave like she did in his dreams. What on earth was going on? Could it be that he wasn¡¯t dreaming?


    Seeing Yan Fei awake, the nurse immediately said, ¡°Wait here, I¡¯ll call the doctor for you!¡±


    Yan Fei was puzzled and did not stop the nurse¡¯s actions, but instead contemplated his current situation, as he had completely recalled that he should have been attacked by missiles launched by the US Army. Although he avoided the direct hit from the missile, he was still affected by the blast wave.


    The blonde beauty was cunning, managing to distract him with conversation, leading him to talk with her more than necessary, preventing him from finishing her off in time and allowing her to call for a missile attack on him, nearly causing a catastrophic failure. All of this was a bloody lesson, but with this lesson learned, Yan Fei would make fewer mistakes in the future.


    To dodge the missile attack, Yan Fei leaped into a bottomless abyss at a critical moment and passed out. Where was he now? How long had he been unconscious?


    As Yan Fei pondered, he realized something was off about the room. He hadn¡¯t paid much attention before, but now he saw that there was a thin layer of plastic isolating his bed from the outside. The pretty nurse had been speaking to him from outside the plastic barrier. He was shocked, realizing this place resembled an isolation ward. Could something terrible have happened while he was unconscious, or could he have been captured?


    While Yan Fei was immersed in doubt, a doctor in white entered from outside the room, but this doctor had a protective mask on his head. As soon as he saw the nurse, he chided, ¡°Miss Wen Rou, this is an isolation ward; there¡¯s a deadly virus in the air with high contagion risk. You should be wearing protective gear like me.¡±


    The nurse named Wen Rou stuck out her tongue, embarrassed, and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Dr. Bob. I just didn¡¯t want the patient to see me fully geared up; it could make them uncomfortable and hinder their speedy recovery.¡±


    Dr. Bob looked somewhat helpless and said, ¡°Miss Wen Rou, I totally understand your concern for the patients, but you have to learn how to protect yourself. Otherwise, you won¡¯t be helping them, and you¡¯ll get sick.¡±


    Wen Rou lowered her head sheepishly and responded, ¡°I understand, Dr. Bob. I will be more careful in the future.¡±


    Yan Fei watched the pretty and lovely Wen Rou, his heart pounding, marveling at how there could be such an adorable woman in the world. He felt a desire to cherish and protect her, to love her, and to bring her happiness. He was certain that he had fallen in love with her, not only in the recurring dreams but also in the real world. His affection for this woman had already blossomed.


    Wen Rou spoke up, ¡°Dr. Bob, look, this gentleman has come to.¡±


    It was then that Dr. Bob noticed Yan Fei with open eyes on the bed and said, ¡°Sir, can you understand what I¡¯m saying?¡±


    Dr. Bob and Wen Rou had been speaking English, which he naturally understood. He nodded and said, ¡°I can understand you. May I ask, doctor, where am I right now?¡±


    Dr. Bob replied, ¡°We are in Konado Town, at the border between Kenya and Tanzania. You¡¯re in a temporary hospital set up by our international medical organization.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°What¡¯s the date today?¡±


    After a pause, Yan Fei followed up with, ¡°And what year is it?¡±


    Dr. Bob checked the time and said, ¡°It is May 26, 2018, noon.¡±


    Yan Fei checked the time and realized he hadn¡¯t experienced anything bizarre during his unconsciousness, though this time he had been out for 34 hours. He asked, ¡°Doctor, how did I get here?¡±


    Dr. Bob said, ¡°Yesterday at noon, while we were on our way by boat to Aywei Village to check on the Ebola outbreak, Miss Wen Rou found you floating down from the river above the village. We rescued you to shore and noticed you were still breathing, so we brought you back to the Temporary Hospital. The reason you¡¯re in the isolation ward is that you were found in a heavily infected area, so we suspect you might be carrying the Ebola virus; that¡¯s why we can only observe you in the isolation ward for now.¡±


    Only then did Yan Fei understand the situation he was in. After falling unconscious, he must have dropped into the abyss and, surprisingly, landed in the river below, fortuitously saving his life. Then, he must have drifted downstream unconsciously until he was picked up by Wen Rou and her medical team and brought back here.


    Yan Fei had been seriously injured before, but during his unconsciousness, his body¡¯s strong recovery abilities kicked in, causing the scabs on his wounds to fall off and concealing the extent of his injuries, so none of these doctors with Doctors Without Borders noticed anything odd and just treated him as a suspected Ebola patient.


    The moment Yan Fei concentrated, he immediately felt the presence of his Drone Avatar. While he was unconscious, he had given the Drone¡¯s Auxiliary Brain a command to hide automatically, and although he had then lost consciousness, the Auxiliary Brain executed his command perfectly, hiding the Drone under the sea outside the coast of Kenya. After a 24-hour data refresh, the Drone was as good as new, waiting for Yan Fei¡¯s call.


    Once he found his Drone Avatar was safe and sound, Yan Fei finally let go of his concerns. As long as the Drone had no issues, he had nothing to fear. Now, the only worry he had was whether he had been infected with the Ebola virus while drifting through the river passing the villages struck by the outbreak. He hoped he wouldn¡¯t be killed not by the powerful US Army but fall to this tiny Ebola virus instead.


    Seeing Yan Fei looking worried, Wen Rou immediately comforted him, ¡°Sir, please don¡¯t worry, we checked you for the virus as soon as we found you and didn¡¯t find any trace of the Ebola virus. We¡¯re just concerned that the virus might be incubating inside you, so we want you to be observed here for a while. If nothing unusual happens after three days, it means you¡¯re not infected, and you can leave.¡±


    Yan Fei immediately said, ¡°Is your name Wen Rou? The name suits you; it¡¯s as lovely as you are.¡±


    Wen Rou blushed and replied shyly, ¡°Thank you for the compliment. I¡¯m normally quite lively and active. Oh, by the way, I didn¡¯t ask your name. How did you end up floating downstream from the upper river?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°My name is Yan Fei, from China, 23 years old, unmarried, and without a girlfriend.¡±


    Wen Rou burst out laughing and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, I didn¡¯t ask if you were married.¡±


    Yan Fei, taken aback, touched the back of his head and gave a silly laugh. As soon as he saw Wen Rou, he subconsciously took a liking to her and wanted to be close to her, so he tried to talk more with her. During their conversation, he wasn¡¯t as calm and collected as before and wanted her to know his relationship status.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°I came to Kenya alone for a vacation. I went to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, but got lost on the mountain. Then I slipped down the slope and passed out. When I woke up, I found myself lying here.¡±


    Although Yan Fei wanted to get closer to Wen Rou as soon as he saw her, he didn¡¯t tell her about his ordeal but made up a reason for why he was there.


    Hearing this, Wen Rou said with a trace of fright, ¡°You¡¯re lucky to have escaped danger, Mr. Yan Fei.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°I must thank all of you for saving me; otherwise, I would have been dead.¡±


    Dr. Bob, who was nearby, said, ¡°Okay, now that Mr. Yan is awake, rest well. We will conduct a thorough examination, and if we don¡¯t find any Ebola infection, you¡¯ll be free to leave. Oh, and if you need to contact your family, Miss Wen Rou will assist you.¡±


    Having said that, Dr. Bob left the ward, leaving only Wen Rou behind.


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Um¡­ may I call you Little Rou?¡±


    Wen Rou smiled and said, ¡°Of course, that¡¯s what my friends call me. Then, may I call you Little Fei?¡±


    Yan Fei smiled, ¡°I like that nickname.¡±


    Wen Rou then said, ¡°Little Fei, do you need to contact your family back in China?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°No need, I¡¯ve already escaped danger; I wouldn¡¯t want to worry them.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s parents had passed away, and his only friends were Lu Pingping and Yang Qi. But Yang Qi had enough trouble looking after himself, let alone caring for Yan Fei. As for Lu Pingping, she was busy with the Weight Loss Cookies issue and could hardly be asked to come to Africa.


    Besides, Yan Fei had seen his dream lover in the Real World and had already set his sights on pursuing her, so why would he invite a few light bulbs to keep an eye on him?


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 Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: Chapter 58 God of Iron-mouthed Predictions

    Chapter 74: Chapter 58 God of Iron-mouthed Predictions


    Yan Fei saw Wen Rou¡¯s smiling face and unconsciously felt a surge of happiness. He asked, ¡°Little Rou, judging by your appearance, you must be Chinese, right?¡±


    Wen Rou touched her face and said, ¡°I guess I am Chinese!¡±


    Yan Fei was surprised and asked, ¡°Guess? What do you mean by that?¡±


    Wen Rou explained, ¡°Actually, I was an abandoned infant, found in a park. The only thing left with me was the two characters for ¡®Wen Rou¡¯, with nothing else to prove my identity. Later, I was adopted by an American couple who told me about this when I grew up, and they said my name was taken from the Chinese characters left on my swaddling clothes.¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback; he hadn¡¯t expected that Wen Rou had been an abandoned child. Although he himself had lost both parents, at least they had been there during his upbringing, and he had experienced the warmth of a family. He found it unbelievable that such an adorable girl like Wen Rou had been abandoned as a child.


    Seeing the expression on Yan Fei¡¯s face, Wen Rou quickly added, ¡°Actually, Little Fei, you needn¡¯t pity me; I lived very happily in the home of my adoptive parents. I never felt my destiny was particularly tragic.¡±


    Yan Fei changed the subject, asking, ¡°By the way, Little Rou, why did your M¨¦decins Sans Fronti¨¨res organization come to Africa this time?¡±


    Wen Rou immediately looked worried as she replied, ¡°The Ebola outbreak in Africa suddenly erupted, and the situation is very critical. A lot of people have already lost their lives. The Aywei Village we visited before was the central area of the virus outbreak, and nearly everyone in that village has died.¡±


    Only then did Yan Fei realize his own good fortune. His personal strength had greatly improved, and he seemed rather formidable. However, he was utterly defenseless against these microbes, only visible under a microscope. Appearing at the center of the Ebola outbreak, yet without being infected by the virus, he could consider himself extremely lucky.


    Looking somewhat saddened, Wen Rou said, ¡°This Ebola virus seems to emerge and wreak havoc every so often, causing the loss of many lives. Who knows when mankind will be able to develop an effective drug to treat the Ebola virus?¡±


    Looking at the kind-hearted girl, Yan Fei¡¯s heart swelled with love as he said, ¡°Little Rou, I have a company in domestic China, also engaged in biomedical research. I will increase research on the Ebola virus in the future. Perhaps we¡¯ll be able to create a medicine to cure it.¡±


    Wen Rou immediately brightened up and said, ¡°That would be wonderful. I hope you can manage to create that medicine, Little Fei. It could save many people.¡±


    Yan Fei, seeing Wen Rou¡¯s cheerful mood, felt a sense of peaceful joy in his heart and asked, ¡°By the way, Little Rou, did you know me before?¡±


    Wen Rou was taken aback, shaking her head and saying, ¡°No, I didn¡¯t know you!¡±


    Yan Fei then asked, ¡°Is it possible you knew me before but then forgot?¡±


    Wen Rou shook her head again, asserting, ¡°That¡¯s unlikely, right? I have a very good memory. As long as I¡¯ve met someone once, I¡¯m sure to not forget them.¡±


    Yan Fei thought for a moment, then asked, ¡°If you were to dream, is there a chance you might have met me in your dreams?¡±


    Wen Rou shook her head, replying, ¡°We haven¡¯t met before, and you are not a famous person; how could I possibly dream about you?¡±


    After saying this, Wen Rou felt she had misspoken and quickly apologized, ¡°Little Fei, I didn¡¯t mean it that way¡­¡±


    Yan Fei gave a bitter smile; this girl might claim to have a good memory but was still quite scatterbrained. The reason he asked was that he had dreamed of Wen Rou at least five times in previous dreams. Whenever he was about to forget what Wen Rou looked like, that dream would reappear, so he continued to remember her face clearly until now when he had truly met Wen Rou and relived everything from the dreamland.


    Yan Fei was unable to explain this incredible situation scientifically; he could only ask Wen Rou if she had ever seen him before. If Wen Rou had also experienced the same dream, then maybe there was some kind of connection between them that he was unaware of, such as a predestined relationship from a past life? However, Wen Rou clearly had never seen him before and had no recollection of him, which left Yan Fei somewhat disappointed.


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s disappointed look, Wen Rou regretted what she had just said and awkwardly spoke, ¡°Little Fei, you should rest for a while; I¡¯ll go help out in the other wards.¡±


    Watching Wen Rou leave, Yan Fei felt reluctant but didn¡¯t show it. As long as Wen Rou¡¯s M¨¦decins Sans Fronti¨¨res organization was here treating Ebola virus-infected patients, he would be able to meet her.


    Yan Fei lay in bed resting. After a day and a half of recovery during his coma, his body had returned to a healthy state. It was just that due to excessive blood loss, he still felt somewhat weak, but under the care of the temporary hospital, he was recovering quickly.


    Yan Fei took over his Drone Avatar, and upon activating his Auxiliary Brain, he found that the Drone Data had all been refreshed. His Combat power was restored to its peak, ready at his summons. Within the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s information, he found the data from the previous battle.


    Launching Missiles and Naval Cannon attacks at Kilimanjaro, killing 137 people, earning 137 Merit Points; launching Missile Attack, downing three Transport Helicopters, earning 450 Merit Points (150 Merit Points per Helicopter); launching Missile Attack, downing two Fighter Jets, earning 800 Merit Points (400 Merit Points per Fighter Jet), totaling 1387 Merit Points earned from this sortie. Total Merit Points accumulated: 1789.

 Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: Chapter 58 God of Iron-mouthed Predictions_2

    Chapter 75: Chapter 58 God of Iron-mouthed Predictions_2


    Yan Fei hadn¡¯t expected this unmanned drone strike to earn him so many Merit Points. With a large number of US Army troops providing easy targets, the drone¡¯s Merit Points soared. Adding to the Merit Points he already had, his total reached an astonishing 1789 points, making the 10000-point threshold for the Drone Upgrade no longer seem that far away.


    Yan Fei was very satisfied with his trip to Africa. Not only did he successfully obtain the rusty gear essential for the drone¡¯s upgrade, but he also garnered a wealth of Merit Points. More importantly, Yan Fei had found the woman of his dreams on this trip, reigniting the passion to pursue his love.


    What bothered Yan Fei was that he hadn¡¯t seen Wen Rou for two days straight. When he asked Dr. Bob, who conducted his medical check-ups, he found out that due to a shortage of staff within their Doctors Without Borders organization, Wen Rou, as a nurse, had been helping out everywhere and therefore had no time to visit Yan Fei. After all, Yan Fei seemed to be in good health and there were other patients in greater need of assistance.


    On the third day, Dr. Bob gave Yan Fei a thorough check-up, then told Yan Fei he wasn¡¯t infected with the Ebola Virus, and he could leave the quarantine zone.


    It was only then that Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief; not being infected with the Ebola virus meant his life was no longer in danger. Leaving the quarantine zone, he saw Wen Rou busily helping out in the makeshift hospital and felt a tinge of heartache, so he went up to help.


    Yan Fei wasn¡¯t a professional, but he had strength to offer, which allowed him to assist with tasks the doctors and nurses couldn¡¯t manage. His involvement substantially reduced the workload for the medical staff.


    Taking the opportunity of blending into the Doctors Without Borders to help, Yan Fei¡¯s interaction with Wen Rou increased. He used his abilities to keep Wen Rou cheerful, and he also showcased his extensive knowledge stored in the Auxiliary Brain, impressing Wen Rou with his breadth of knowledge. Since the Auxiliary Brain could provide answers at any moment, even the organization¡¯s doctors were amazed by his medical knowledge, calling him a medical genius, regretting only that he wasn¡¯t a real physician.


    The knowledge Yan Fei displayed was collected from the internet, simply organized by the Auxiliary Brain; he did not show off the insights and deductions made by the Auxiliary Brain. Nonetheless, it was enough for Wen Rou to see him in a new light, bringing immense joy to Yan Fei.


    A week later, the number of Ebola virus-infected patients discovered in the nearby area gradually decreased, and the infectious outbreak finally showed signs of subsiding. It was only then that Wen Rou got the chance to truly rest. Yan Fei didn¡¯t know how such a petite body could harbour so much strength, allowing her to persist until now. Yan Fei, being a man with a robust physique, felt somewhat exhausted himself, which made him admire the Doctors Without Borders even more.


    That evening, as Yan Fei was pondering how to invite Wen Rou out to deepen their emotional exchange, Wen Rou called him out. It turned out there was a market nearby hosting a memorial festival that evening and they planned to have a celebration. Wen Rou, taking advantage of her break, wanted to visit the market to relax, so she invited Yan Fei to join her.


    Yan Fei was thrilled. He quickly borrowed a car from the temporary hospital and drove Wen Rou towards the market.


    By the time they got to the market, it was seven in the evening and the celebration hadn¡¯t yet begun. So, Yan Fei took Wen Rou to a restaurant in the market and enjoyed a dinner full of African flavor.


    Tasting these exotic foods for the first time, Yan Fei was rather surprised, while Wen Rou explained them to him, allowing him to learn more about African customs and strengthening their bond in the process.


    Looking at Wen Rou¡¯s adorable face, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but voice the question that had been on his mind, ¡°Little Rou, you aren¡¯t married, are you?¡±


    Wen Rou set down the fruit she was holding, looking surprised as she said, ¡°I don¡¯t even have a boyfriend, how could I be married?¡±


    Yan Fei was overjoyed. Under the table, his hand formed a triumphant fist gesture as he said, ¡°Seeing you alone and without anyone contacting you, I just had to ask.¡±


    Wen Rou said, ¡°This is Africa; not only is transport inconvenient, communication is also a big problem. My friends are all in the United States, and I can¡¯t get in touch with them right now.¡±


    Seeing that they had almost finished eating and the celebration had started outside, Yan Fei joined Wen Rou to participate in the festivities. The event was full of African charm, which offered them both a glimpse into the unique culture of the African continent and broadened their horizons.


    Following the end of the celebration, the market officially opened, and Yan Fei along with Wen Rou began to stroll through it.


    The market mostly sold local fruits and simple handicrafts. In addition to these, products from China were the most abundant. The array of Chinese goods and Chinese characters nearly made Yan Fei believe he had returned home, demonstrating how deeply Chinese culture had integrated into the African continent.


    Some of the vendors, seeing Yan Fei and Wen Rou¡¯s Chinese faces, greeted them with broken ¡°hellos.¡± Wen Rou covered her mouth and laughed, and seeing her so happy, Yan Fei was pleased to spend some money at the small stalls to buy some local specialties.


    The two enjoyed their time together, shopping happily. When they reached the outskirts of the market, they saw a lonely stall with an old man with white beard sitting in front of it, looking like a sage hermit. A sign in front of the stall written in simplified Chinese read, ¡°Iron-clad prophecy, knowledge of the future, no charge if incorrect.¡±


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    Yet right up to chapter fifty, they continued posting, slandering the protagonist as dim-witted and the author as a pervert, before adamantly dropping the book and prophesying that their posts would soon be deleted¡­


    With such obvious attempts to lead the narrative, your identity as a professional critic has been fully revealed. Why would an author not delete your post unless he enjoys abuse? You¡¯re posting so much, with a word count that¡¯s nearly hit a thousand, and with such free time and typing skills, not to mention the numerous ¡°toxic points¡± you¡¯ve pointed out, why not write a book yourself instead of earning money this way in the middle of the night?


    It¡¯s true that the author doesn¡¯t always update quickly, and maybe some content isn¡¯t everyone¡¯s cup of tea, but every chapter is diligently written, aiming for thrilling plots and logical coherence. At the very least, they¡¯re being careful about not having any typos, right? But it¡¯s still distressing to wake up every morning to see posts from these professional critics.


    However, this also indicates something ¡ª that the book is quite popular and has threatened the position of some other works, or else professional critics wouldn¡¯t be emerging. This book is written for the enjoyment of readers who like it. For those who don¡¯t ¡ª the author is truly sorry, but could you please refrain from spewing criticism without having read through the book?


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 Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Chapter 59: Predicting the Future

    Chapter 76: Chapter 59: Predicting the Future


    Seeing that sign, Yan Fei almost laughed out loud and said, ¡°Isn¡¯t this the same getup used by those swindlers on fortune-telling streets back in China? How come I¡¯m seeing it here in a remote and impoverished place in Africa? Besides, the sign is written entirely in Chinese characters, are you sure these African uncles can understand it?¡±


    Wen Rou had never been to China, so she asked curiously, ¡°Little Fei, are there such people in China too?¡±


    Yan Fei explained, ¡°In some cities within China, there are always one or two streets filled with fortune-tellers like these. They do have a market, but it¡¯s all fraudulent. Except that those people are fully decked out, unlike this old man who looks rather shabby.¡±


    Wen Rou said, ¡°Look at this elderly gentleman, he looks just like an immortal from a painting, how could he be a con artist? Could you be wrong?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Little Rou, it¡¯s because you¡¯ve never seen how they deceive people. Look at what¡¯s written here¡ª¡¯no charge if wrong.¡¯ Don¡¯t you think they can¡¯t make any money?¡±


    Wen Rou nodded and said, ¡°Yes! If it really means ¡®no charge if wrong,¡¯ then they certainly can¡¯t make money. So how do they deceive people?¡±


    Yan Fei chuckled and said, ¡°I once met a fortune-teller who specialized in predicting whether pregnant women would have a boy or not, and he also claimed ¡®no charge if wrong.¡¯ But when the pregnant women came to question him, he would say they were all having boys, and to come find him for a refund if he was wrong. Guess what happened next?¡±


    Wen Rou bit her finger and thought for a moment then cocked her head and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know!¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°The result was that those who didn¡¯t give birth to boys came to ask him for a refund, and as long as someone came to him, he refunded their money. But he still made money, why is that?¡±


    Wen Rou suddenly exclaimed ¡°Ah!¡± and clapped her hands, ¡°I get it now. Among those pregnant women, at least half of them would have boys, so that half wouldn¡¯t come to him for a refund. In other words, by exploiting the gender ratio of newborns, he made 50% of the money. Since at least half are boys, even after refunding the money for the girls, he still made a profit.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s right. This is the con artists¡¯ usual trick. They just play a number game, and everyone gets fooled.¡±


    Wen Rou looked at the sage-like old man and said, ¡°But I feel this grandpa looks so kind, he shouldn¡¯t be deceiving people. Let¡¯s go give it a try!¡±


    Yan Fei internally rolled his eyes, thinking that the fortune-tellers back in China, which one didn¡¯t look like a wise sage, like a real immortal, nobody would hold back when it comes to scamming. However, he wasn¡¯t stubborn and didn¡¯t insist on his own opinion and said, ¡°Since you believe in him, let¡¯s give it a try then!¡±


    So, the two approached the white-bearded old man¡¯s stall. The old man opened his eyes and said in Mandarin, ¡°The infallible prophet, foretelling the future, no charge if wrong.¡±


    Yan Fei also spoke in Mandarin, ¡°Old man, can you really tell fortunes?¡±


    The white-bearded old man proudly said, ¡°I, Gu Banxian, have roamed Jianghu for fifty years, have foretold numerous people¡¯s destinies and changed their lives, and you doubt if I can tell fortunes? Today, I, the half-immortal, wander the mortal world, finding this place quite significant. After calculating, I discovered that someone here was destined to meet me. Thus, I emerged once more to tell fortunes for people, as an act of accumulating virtue, yet you doubt me?¡±


    Wen Rou also spoke in Mandarin, ¡°Grandpa, based on your advertisement, can you also predict the future?¡±


    The white-bearded old man immediately perked up and said, ¡°Let me tell you the truth, fortune-telling for others is just a side job, not worth mentioning. My real talent is indeed predicting the future, and it is with my predictive ability that I can thrive without fail.¡±


    Yan Fei, seeing his nonsense, said, ¡°Old man, talk is cheap if you don¡¯t practice what you preach. Since you¡¯ve boasted about your abilities, why don¡¯t you show us a thing or two?¡±


    The white-bearded old man laughed and took out a stack of papers and two pens, placing them in front of Yan Fei and Wen Rou, he said, ¡°I foresaw the future yesterday and knew that I would meet you two here today. I even foresaw the questions you would ask, wrote down the answers, and sealed them in envelopes. These envelopes are in the drawer below. Just write your questions on these papers, and I will immediately fetch the answers from below for you.¡±


    Yan Fei burst out laughing, ¡°You¡¯re really something, old man. Other fortune-tellers don¡¯t have this kind of method. Aren¡¯t you afraid if it¡¯s not accurate, people will be scared off?¡±


    Wen Rou tugged on Yan Fei¡¯s hand and said, ¡°Little Fei, let¡¯s give it a try, and we¡¯ll know the truth right away.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded in agreement with Wen Rou¡¯s suggestion. He said to the white-bearded old man, ¡°Since you¡¯re so confident, I¡¯ll give it a go. If you really have predictive ability, I¡¯ll give you a million. If you deceive me, I¡¯ll flip your stall.¡±


    The white-bearded old man laughed heartily, looking very confident, and said, ¡°Then write down the question you have for me!¡±


    Yan Fei took a piece of white paper and spread it out. Next to him, Wen Rou also took a piece of paper and asked, ¡°Grandpa, do you know English?¡±


    The white-bearded old man¡¯s face turned slightly red, and he said, ¡°Write in Chinese!¡±


    So, Yan Fei and Wen Rou began writing on the paper, Yan Fei¡¯s slip of paper was tilted slightly, ensuring Wen Rou didn¡¯t see what was written on it. Wen Rou, on the other hand, wrote openly without any attempt to conceal her words. Both quickly finished and folded their papers, then pushed them towards the bearded old man.


    The old man with the white beard opened each of their papers and, after reading the contents, stroked his beard and laughed, ¡°Haha, indeed, it¡¯s exactly as I predicted.¡±


    Then the bearded old man opened a drawer beneath his stall, where two envelopes, sealed earlier, were placed. He handed one to Yan Fei and the other to Wen Rou, saying, ¡°The answers are inside, have a look for yourselves.¡±


    Seeing the old man¡¯s composed demeanor, Yan Fei began to wonder, could this old man truly foresee the future? Or was it that, like himself, the old man had experienced some extraordinary fortune that allowed him to see the future?


    Though Yan Fei was doubtful, his hands moved swiftly. He quickly opened the envelope, pulled out the letter inside, and saw a sentence written: ¡°You and Wen Rou will be together, and you will have a happy and joyful ending!¡±


    Yan Fei was shocked, nearly dropping the letter. The question he had just written on the blank paper was: ¡°Can I be with Wen Rou? What will our ending be like?¡±


    The answer on the old man¡¯s envelope wasn¡¯t a one-size-fits-all response, but a highly relevant answer to Yan Fei¡¯s question. Even before he put pen to paper, he hadn¡¯t been sure what question he would write. In other words, his question was entirely spontaneous, and no one could have known he would ask such a thing. But the old man had answered his question perfectly. Could this old man truly be a person of marvels, possessing the ability to predict the future in detail?


    Looking at the white-bearded old man with a mix of awe and doubt, Yan Fei saw that Wen Rou was also curiously looking at him. He suddenly bent down and lifted the curtain underneath the old man¡¯s stall, only to find a simple table with four legs and nothing else except for a drawer. That meant the answer in the envelope couldn¡¯t possibly have been written on the spot by someone hiding under the table. Moreover, his hearing was extremely keen, and he hadn¡¯t heard any noise of the envelope being placed into the drawer. It was certain that the answer had appeared in the drawer without any outside contact.


    Curiosity getting the better of her, Wen Rou asked, ¡°Little Fei, was your question predicted?¡±


    Yan Fei answered vaguely, ¡°It seems he might be onto something.¡±


    Wen Rou then asked, ¡°Can I see what the question was?¡±


    Yan Fei snatched the paper with his own question and the answer from the old man¡¯s hands, put them back into the envelope, and then tucked it into his chest, saying, ¡°It¡¯s nothing, nothing at all!¡±


    The old man with the white beard didn¡¯t try to stop him and just looked at Yan Fei with a smile, exuding an air of inscrutable wisdom.


    Seeing that Yan Fei had put away the question and answer, Wen Rou didn¡¯t press further. Everyone has their secrets, after all. She picked up her own envelope, pulled out a sheet of paper from it, and started looking at the answer. Upon reading it, she exclaimed, covered her small mouth in surprise, showing disbelief in her eyes.


    Curious yet reluctant to pry, Yan Fei saw Wen Rou pass the answer to him, saying, ¡°Little Fei, can you help me see if this is real?¡±


    Yan Fei took a look and saw it written, ¡°Three years from now, your biological parents will appear by your side, and you will receive their love.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Little Rou, what was your question?¡±


    Wen Rou retrieved the paper she had written on from the old man, and on it was scribbled in simplified Chinese: ¡°When can I see my birth parents? Do they still love me?¡±


    Yan Fei was truly astonished now, as Wen Rou¡¯s question had also been predicted by the old man, who had written the answer in advance. Since the answers were all written with a brush and the ink was already dry, it was clear they weren¡¯t written just now but rather some time ago. Could this white-bearded old man truly be a saintly figure, and meeting him was a matter of destiny?


    At this point, Yan Fei¡¯s view of the self-proclaimed Old Man Gu had undergone a change. If Old Man Gu could indeed see into the future, then perhaps he could foresee Yan Fei¡¯s acquisition of the Drone, as well as what lies ahead for him?


    As Yan Fei pondered, Old Man Gu spoke up, ¡°This ability to foresee the future is mighty powerful, but using it consumes a great deal of my lifespan; I can only employ it three times a month. So don¡¯t even think about how to use my ability to work for you. I can only predict a rough scenario for you at most, and the more detailed the prediction, the greater the toll on my lifespan. I have already foreseen the future for you twice; you have one more chance left.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Elder, please forgive my earlier words!¡±


    Old Man Gu waved his hand, saying, ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ve seen much in my days; I won¡¯t hold it against you. The first two predictions can be considered free gifts, but this last chance, I will have to charge for it.¡±


    With Dream Foods¡¯ products selling like hotcakes recently, the Supreme VIP Card that Lu Pingping got for him always had a hefty balance, so money was no longer a concern for him. Although his bank card was flush with funds, he didn¡¯t carry much cash on him, and he asked somewhat awkwardly, ¡°Can I transfer money here?¡±


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 Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: Chapter 60 Rebirth Change

    Chapter 77: Chapter 60 Rebirth Change


    Old Man Gu laughed heartily and surprisingly pulled out a China UnionPay POS machine from the backpack behind him, setting it before Yan Fei, who stood there dumbfounded. Then Old Man Gu said, ¡°How could someone like me, capable of foreseeing the future, not be well-prepared?¡±


    Yan Fei reached into his pocket, but in fact, he was taking his bank card out from the Universal Space. He swiped it on the old man¡¯s POS machine, keyed in an amount of one million, and said, ¡°Is that enough?¡±


    The white-bearded old man glanced at the amount, nodded slightly, and said, ¡°A teachable young man. Since you are so sincere, I will help you one last time. Who among you two will write this time?¡±


    Wen Rou kept waving her hands, saying, ¡°Actually, I just want to know if my parents are still in this world, if they love me¡ªthat¡¯s all I really care about. Little Fei, you go ahead!¡±


    Without any hesitation, Yan Fei grabbed a pen and a piece of paper, thought for a moment, wrote down his question, and then folded the paper, pushing it towards the white-bearded old man. The old man unfolded the paper to take a look, then pushed it back to him. He opened the drawer under the table, reached in again, and pulled out an envelope, handing it to Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei was astounded. He had just carefully observed the drawer below; after Old Man Gu had taken out two envelopes, it was empty¡ªthere was nothing. How could another envelope appear now? He had been paying close attention to the drawer, and the curtain around it had been torn away by him. So, it was impossible for the envelope to be secretly written and placed there by someone under the table, and with Yan Fei¡¯s watchful eye, it was impossible for anyone to slip the envelope in quietly. Thus, the appearance of this envelope was quite mysterious.


    As Yan Fei was secretly shocked, suddenly, a bunch of sparks erupted from wires in the distant market, a short circuit had occurred, and instantly, all the market lights went out, plunging the surroundings into darkness. Yan Fei quickly grabbed the little hand of Wen Rou beside him and said, ¡°Little Rou, don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯m right here.¡±


    The sudden darkness made Wen Rou somewhat scared; her body trembled slightly, but as Yan Fei held her hand, she regained her composure. After the electrical short circuit, the backup power supply quickly started, and within a matter of seconds, the market¡¯s power was restored, and the lights came back on, returning light to the surroundings.


    Yan Fei had taken hold of Wen Rou¡¯s hand in the darkness, and even when the lights came back on, he did not let go. Wen Rou blushed slightly but did not break free.


    When Yan Fei looked forward again, he found that Old Man Gu had disappeared into thin air, and even his simple stall had vanished. Had it not been for Old Man Gu leaving behind so many shocks, Yan Fei might have doubted whether the old man had ever existed.


    Wen Rou also noticed that Old Man Gu was gone, and confusedly said, ¡°Strange, how did the old man disappear all of a sudden?¡±


    Yan Fei was stunned on the inside. He picked up the envelope in his hand, pulled out a folded piece of paper, and found it was actually a map of China, a map he was most familiar with. On the map, a circle had been drawn with a pencil over the ocean on the eastern side of China, encompassing territories of China, South Korea, North Korea, and even some parts of the North Pacific Ocean, with the words written on it, ¡°Development opportunity lies within these waters!¡±


    Yan Fei picked up the piece of paper with his written question and saw it read, ¡°Where lies my future development direction?¡±


    At this point, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but believe in Old Man Gu¡¯s abilities. He sighed with admiration, this Old Man Gu was indeed a remarkable person with the ability to forecast the future. Yan Fei deeply regretted missing the chance to further connect with such an astonishing individual!


    After this trip to the market, the relationship between Yan Fei and Wen Rou had grown much closer. Sometimes Wen Rou would come to Yan Fei for updates about domestic affairs in China. Yan Fei was very happy to share the information with her, sparking Wen Rou¡¯s desire to return to China for a visit.


    One day, Yan Fei took time off to explore upstream along the small river in the Aywei Village. The river was clear and only contained small fish, with no ferocious beasts nearby. Yan Fei was greatly relieved¡ªfor if there were ferocious man-eating beasts, he might have been devoured while unconscious before even meeting Wen Rou and her medical team!


    Yan Fei followed the river upstream and walked more than fifty kilometers before reaching the source of the river. The source was a huge deep pool with an astonishingly high waterfall, where one could not see the end of the waterfall from the deep pool below. The waterfall was abundant with water, and the colossal flow created a deafening roar as it converged into the deep pool below.


    Upon seeing the terrain, Yan Fei was sure this waterfall was the same one he had seen from the cliff. That night, he was attacked by missiles, and jumping off the cliff at the last moment, his lucky survival was due to landing in the deep pool below. He then floated downstream along the river, which led to Wen Rou finding him.


    Yan Fei observed the waterfall and noticed that although the cliff walls had been smoothed by the waterfall, small trees and plants were growing out of the crevices in the rocks. Yan Fei tidied up his clothes and then began to climb up.


    After that night¡¯s life-and-death battle, Yan Fei had a deeper understanding of how to use his inner strength. Thanks to his considerable strength and the fact it was daytime, he climbed up the cliff with ease, navigating rocks and small trees skillfully¡ªhis agility outshining that of climbing monkeys.


    Quickly, Yan Fei passed through the cloud blockade in the air and climbed up to the top of the cliff. Only then did he realize that the cliff had completely changed its appearance. After the missile attack, the entire cliff had collapsed, and even the hard rocks were blasted into pieces. This forced Yan Fei to marvel at the astonishing power of the US Army¡¯s missiles. It was fortunate that he had made the split-second decision to jump off the cliff; otherwise, he would have been pulverized by the missile attack.


    Yan Fei did not see the body of the blonde woman at the site. Her body must have also been destroyed in the missile attack. If it weren¡¯t for the traces of dried red blood found nearby, no one would have imagined that a person had been killed here.


    This was the battlefield where Yan Fei had fought a series of fierce battles with the US Army. He dared not take it lightly and cautiously retraced the route he took while chasing the blonde woman. It was daytime now, and he could clearly see the massive destruction caused by the drone attack that night. Under the attack of the powerful 30 millimeter naval cannon and various missiles, the primitive jungle was filled with huge craters, and even some large ancient trees were uprooted.


    This was the first time Yan Fei had witnessed the power of a drone during the daytime, and he was immediately given a more direct impression of the power of high-tech weapons.


    Yan Fei advanced stealthily. Although he could still find scenes of destruction caused by the drones, the bodies of the American soldiers killed by the drones had long vanished without a trace. Even the wreckage of the US military aircraft that had fallen in the nearby area had disappeared completely. It seemed that in the time Yan Fei had been knocked out and was helping with Doctors Without Borders, the US Army had cleaned up the battlefield and recovered all of their equipment, leaving nothing valuable behind.


    However, Yan Fei¡¯s purpose in returning to the battlefield was not for the US Army¡¯s equipment; he was there to find the little chimpanzee he had hidden in a cave.


    The little chimpanzee¡¯s parents had attacked the blonde woman while Yan Fei was being pursued, which had led to a reversal in strength between the blonde woman and Yan Fei. One could say those two chimpanzees were Yan Fei¡¯s lifesavers. Unfortunately, they were later killed by the blonde woman, which could be considered an indirect result of Yan Fei¡¯s actions, so he felt obligated to take care of the offspring of the two chimpanzees. Even if he couldn¡¯t raise the little chimpanzee himself, he wanted to send it to a zoo where it could survive.


    After all, the little chimpanzee was extremely small, possibly not even weaned yet. If the situation hadn¡¯t been so dire at the time, Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t have hidden it in the cave.


    Yan Fei quickly found the cave based on his memory, but to his shock, he discovered that the cave had collapsed. He rushed forward to check and found that the cave entrance was sealed by huge boulders that had fallen from above, making it impossible to enter.


    Yan Fei was puzzled. The cave had been formed by an explosion, and it was all made of hard rock¡ªit shouldn¡¯t have collapsed. Moreover, after the battle that night, his Drone Avatar had eliminated the US soldiers and left, and the cave had been intact at that time, so how could it collapse? Could it be that the US Army had blown up the cave while cleaning up the battlefield later?


    Unable to figure it out, Yan Fei searched around the cave for a while but still found no sign of the little chimpanzee. With no other choice, he reluctantly left. Under these circumstances, the little chimpanzee was surely dead, and Yan Fei felt powerless to change this outcome.


    Having not found the little chimpanzee, Yan Fei could only return to the temporary hospital of Doctors Without Borders with regret. Then, he started trying to use a satellite phone from a nearby town to contact Lu Pingping back in China to see if anything could be done for the chimpanzees in Africa as compensation for his guilt.


    However, when Yan Fei got in touch with Lu Pingping, he received shocking news. A factory worker had secretly stolen the entire manufacturing process of the weight loss cookies from his food processing plant and had now disappeared.


    Lu Pingping had been frantic over this matter these past few days. With Yan Fei having traveled to Africa and been out of contact, there had been no way to inform him of the incident. Now that Yan Fei had called back using a satellite phone, Lu Pingping informed him of the unexpected incident at Dream Foods.


    Yan Fei was taken aback. He had anticipated that someone would covet the trade secret of his weight loss cookies, but he had not expected them to act so quickly.


    The real secret of the weight loss cookies, however, was not the apparent production process but his own concocted slimming liquid. Even if the other party obtained the manufacturing process for the cookies, they would not be able to produce weight loss cookies with any slimming effect. But Lu Pingping was unaware of this and thought the production process had been leaked, causing her immense distress.


    Yan Fei¡¯s relationship with Wen Rou had been progressing recently. He was ready to strike while the iron was hot and establish their feelings for each other when the domestic issue arose.


    Yan Fei was not an insensitive person. Although it was only a fake manufacturing process that had been stolen, he still had to go back to China to handle the affairs, at least to keep up appearances. Thus, he had to bid Wen Rou farewell and then hurry back to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to urgently book a flight back to Shanghai.


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 Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: Chapter 61: The Massive Conspiracy

    Chapter 78: Chapter 61: The Massive Conspiracy


    Yan Fei returned to the hotel in Kenya where he had been staying and discovered that no one had entered his room, as the several markers he had secretly placed were all still intact. It seemed that the room service staff was trustworthy. Therefore, when checking out, Yan Fei rewarded the staff with a thick stack of RMB, making them dance with joy.


    While waiting at the airport, Yan Fei browsed the Kenyan news and saw reports about a battle at the Kenya Museum. The reports said several forces had engaged in battle at the Kenya Museum for unknown reasons; the fighting was intense and involved many light and heavy weapons. Not only did the warring parties suffer heavy casualties, but the Kenya Museum was also leveled during the combat. In the end, the Kenyan authorities didn¡¯t even know who the combatants were.


    Yan Fei¡¯s heart stirred and he hastily checked the date, realizing that this melee occurred shortly after he had been tracking Sam, who stole the rusted gear. At that time, he was engaged in intense combat with a blonde woman. It seemed that the discoverer of the rusted gear was not only himself, the Americans, or Captain China, but there must have been other forces involved as well.


    However, these people or forces were destined to be disappointed because their late arrival meant that the object of their attention would become nourishment for the Drone Avatar¡¯s upgrade and would never appear in this world again.


    After wrapping up his affairs in Kenya, Yan Fei began to shift his focus back to domestic matters.


    Before the airplane took off from Kenya Airport, and after dusk had settled, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar began its journey from Kenyan territorial waters, flying low over the sea surface towards Shanghai. After flying for five hours and reaching the vicinity of the Andaman Islands in the Indian Ocean, the drone¡¯s Energy Points were nearly depleted. Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone submerged to the seabed to await the data refresh at 12 midnight local time.


    That very night, Yan Fei¡¯s flight also took off from Nairobi Airport. On the plane, he closely monitored the time, and when it reached 12 midnight in Nairobi, the Drone Data began to refresh.


    Yan Fei found it strange that while he was on the plane, which was flying eastward and had already crossed the 12 midnight time zone of his location, his drone did not refresh its data when he just passed the 12 midnight time zone but waited until it was 12 midnight in Nairobi to do so. What was the basis for this data refresh timing?


    After much thought, Yan Fei had a guess: while he was still in the air, the data refresh timing was calculated according to the time zone of his departure location, but once he landed, the time standard for judgment switched to local time. This shattered his hope of exploiting the rules to grant his drone unlimited energy.


    However, Yan Fei had too little data to know if his judgment was accurate. But as long as he took a few more flights and recorded the data several times, he should be able to deduce the pattern.


    The Drone Data had refreshed, restoring the Energy Points to 100,000, so under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone set off again. It emerged from the sea surface and began to fly back to Shanghai along its original route. However, while crossing the Kra Isthmus on the Malaysia Peninsula, Yan Fei was more cautious to avoid exposing the drone¡¯s location. Fortunately, it was deep night, and though the drone encountered several dangerous situations, it finally managed to cross the Malaysia Peninsula safely and entered the Gulf of Thailand. Then the drone continued northward along the South China Sea towards Shanghai.


    With the experience from the first flight, the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain had recorded detailed terrain maps of the oceans it had traversed, so the second flight successfully avoided hazardous areas. Not only did this increase the Flight Speed of the drone, but it also significantly reduced the waste of Energy Points. As a result, while the outbound journey required two data refreshes, the return journey needed only one refresh to complete.


    Thus, while Yan Fei traveled by airplane in the sky, the drone flew stealthily at low altitude above the sea surface. When Yan Fei¡¯s airplane landed at Shanghai Airport the next morning, the drone also just returned to the waters near Shanghai; its Energy Points were nearly exhausted. The drone then submerged to stand by, awaiting the next data refresh.


    As soon as Yan Fei disembarked from the plane, Lu Pingping, who had come to pick him up, hurried him into the car. In the car, Pingping didn¡¯t ask Yan Fei about the specifics of his trip to Africa but anxiously recounted the details of the leak incident to him.


    A week earlier, a night-shift worker had sneaked into the control center of the Dream Foods Processing Factory, knocked out the security personnel, and copied all the data for the manufacturing process of the weight loss cookies.


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had previously considered the possibility of trade secret theft and had already Enhanced the protection of the control center¡¯s data and Security Work against external invasions. However, this security focused on external threats, and they hadn¡¯t yet considered the possibility of internal breaches. After all, at the beginning, they largely trusted their own staff.


    Unknown to them, among these production workers was a Spy sent by others. The spy struck from within, using the most direct acts of violence to crack the security measures of the Factory. Therefore, under the assumption that Yan Fei and Lu Pingping hadn¡¯t considered violent methods, the manufacturing process of the most popular weight loss cookies was ultimately leaked.

 Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Chapter 61 Great Conspiracy_2

    Chapter 79: Chapter 61 Great Conspiracy_2


    Lu Pingping quickly learned the unfortunate news, but by that time, Yan Fei was in the isolated African continent and completely unreachable. With no other options, Lu Pingping could only choose to report to the police.


    However, when the police arrived at the home of the Commercial Spy, they found that it was already empty, and the Commercial Spy was nowhere to be found. Further investigations into the registration data the Spy left behind when applying revealed that all the information provided was false. Nevertheless, the Personnel Department¡¯s workers had verified this person¡¯s data online, and at the time of verification, they had no issues with the Spy¡¯s information, which is why the Human Resources Department agreed to hire this Commercial Spy as an employee of the Company. Little did they know it would lead to such a scandal.


    And just five days ago, rumors of Dream Foods¡¯ theft of Nutritional biscuits manufacturing process had already set the Internet abuzz. To minimize the adverse effects on the Company, Lu Pingping did not publicize the issue beyond reporting to the Police Department, whom she urged repeatedly not to leak any information about the investigation, ensuring it was conducted in strict confidentiality.


    Now that the Internet was in an uproar over the incident, it was clear someone had leaked the information, making that person highly suspicious.


    Some of the national Agents previously selected by the Company had already called to inquire about the incident, subtly suggesting the possibility of canceling their Weight Loss Cookies Agency Agreement and seeking a refund of their security deposit.


    At the same time, various rumors began to circulate online. Several verified accounts and experts emerged, criticizing the Weight Loss Cookies as utterly unscientific, claiming they depleted various human functions, creating an illusion of rapid weight loss, and posed significant harm to human health. They warned consumers who had eaten the cookies to be cautious about their health.


    Other experts warned consumers that the biscuits contained prohibited substances and that long-term use could have severe side effects, potentially increasing the risk of high-risk diseases such as heart disease and hypertension. For the sake of public health, they called on the government to confiscate the Weight Loss Cookies and cease their sale on the market.


    Yet another expert commented on the exorbitant price of the Weight Loss Cookies, suggesting they were nothing more than a lump of flour, and criticized the merchants for having no conscience and making a fortune off the consumers.


    There were even verified account users claiming to be consumers who testified that although they had successfully lost weight using the Weight Loss Cookies, their weight rebounded immediately, and they ended up heavier than before.


    Some experts also questioned the fact that China had no high technology and claimed that Dream Foods had stolen the latest technology from overseas companies, alleging that Dream Foods was about to face lawsuits from these companies¡­


    Amidst these indistinguishable true and false rumors, sales of the Weight Loss Cookies began to suffer greatly, with even some consumers demanding refunds. Although, to this point, the impact on consumers wasn¡¯t enough to collapse the product, if left unaddressed, the rumors would be catastrophic for the Weight Loss Cookies.


    After listening to Lu Pingping¡¯s briefing on the situation the Company was facing, Yan Fei instantly understood that his Company had fallen into a vast conspiracy. His Company could sell a maximum of 50,000 boxes of Weight Loss Cookies a day, which translated to an income of one hundred million a day, averaging out to 36.5 billion a year. And that was just the Domestic market, not even accounting for the vast International Market.


    It¡¯s known that Developed countries have more obese patients and stronger purchasing power. Once Yan Fei successfully penetrated the enormous International Market with the Weight Loss Cookies, the profit would be astronomical. Dream Foods could grow into a major International Company solely on the strength of the Weight Loss Cookies product, becoming a massive multinational corporate group.


    Such immense benefits could drive certain individuals and Enterprises to desperate actions, which meant the predicament Dream Foods faced was undoubtedly being manipulated by someone behind the scenes, aiming to target Dream Foods.


    Yan Fei had anticipated such a situation and had prepared some contingency plans, but he hadn¡¯t expected the situation to become even more complex and the opposing Forces even larger. He could be certain that the Commercial Spy was definitely assigned by some organization or hired by someone else to infiltrate his Company, steal the Weight Loss Cookie process data, and then disappear, delivering the data back to the organization or Forces behind it.


    The organization or Forces behind the Commercial Spy, once in possession of the Weight Loss Cookies¡¯ manufacturing process, would certainly want to produce this product and seize the Market Share that rightfully belonged to Dream Foods. The fastest way to capture the Market would undoubtedly be to undermine from within, which meant they would have approached Dream Foods¡¯ Agents, using the Agents¡¯ strength to replace their products. To achieve this goal, they would have promised the Agents more favorable conditions, such as reduced or waived down payments, or lower product supply prices to give the Agents greater benefits.


    The sudden appearance of those rumors online was very likely disseminated by this organization or Force, aiming to damage Dream Foods and then release their similar products to seize the Market. Through the experts¡¯ voices, they even criticized the high prices of Dream Foods¡¯ Weight Loss Cookies, indicating that they were ready to abandon high pricing, utilizing a price-dumping strategy to provide profits to consumers while attacking Dream Foods¡¯ cookies.


    Yan Fei quickly grasped the crux of the entire incident, but he was not worried at all. That¡¯s because the behind-the-scenes organization would not be able to produce similar Weight Loss Cookies. What made the cookies effective was the Slimming liquid quietly mixed inside. Without the Slimming liquid, the Nutritional biscuits would lose their main function and at best would only fill one¡¯s stomach.


    Even the delicious taste of the Nutritional biscuits was something they couldn¡¯t replicate. Under the precise experimentation of the Auxiliary Brain, the Slimming liquid had to be accurately mixed with flour to produce such flavor. Without the integration of Slimming liquid, the taste of the Weight Loss Cookies would become terrible, even nauseating, and significantly different from their own product.


    Seeing Lu Pingping¡¯s worried expression, Yan Fei was somewhat moved. Lu Pingping had taken the Company¡¯s matters as her own, working as if she owned shares in the Company, even though she was just an annually salaried employee. Hiring her was the most correct decision he had made in his life.

 Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Chapter 62 Two Choices

    Chapter 80: Chapter 62 Two Choices


    Yan Fei knew the real secret of the Weight Loss Cookies hadn¡¯t been leaked, and he began to reassure Lu Pingping, saying, ¡°Pingping, I¡¯m aware of what you¡¯ve mentioned. However, the situation isn¡¯t as bad as you think. I had anticipated the possibility of a leak, so I made some modifications to the production line. There¡¯s a critical piece of equipment that I¡¯ve kept secret, so you don¡¯t need to worry about our trade secrets being revealed. I¡¯m certain that no one else in the world, other than us, is capable of producing cookies with the same weight loss effects.¡±


    After all, Lu Pingping was a business management talent and not very familiar with the production process of products like Weight Loss Cookies. Initially thinking the leak was a theft of secrets, she was relieved upon hearing Yan Fei¡¯s explanation, and seeing his calm demeanor, her doubts slowly subsided. If the trade secrets were to leak while under her watch during Yan Fei¡¯s absence, Lu Pingping would regret it for life.


    Yan Fei, too, felt a bit embarrassed because for security reasons he hadn¡¯t informed Lu Pingping about the special modifications on the production line, inadvertently causing her undue worry. He felt it was necessary to explain to Lu Pingping, so he said, ¡°Pingping, regarding that equipment¡­¡±


    Lu Pingping quickly interrupted him, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t tell me about the equipment. If I knew, it could lead to a leak of the secrets. If I were aware of the details, I wouldn¡¯t appear as tense as I am now, which could easily expose us and we might lose the initiative to counterattack.¡±


    Yan Fei was secretly moved. Though Lu Pingping hadn¡¯t contacted him for several years, their bond was still strong, and he could fully trust her. She was his most reliable collaborator.


    Lu Pingping may not have been a genius, but her IQ was somewhat higher than Yan Fei¡¯s. If Yan Fei kept this matter secret from her, then it truly had to be kept confidential; otherwise, given their relationship, Yan Fei would certainly not have hidden it from her.


    Considering this, Lu Pingping smartly refrained from asking what exactly Yan Fei had done to the production line. She was self-aware that her strengths lay in business management, not technology. All she needed to do was to manage the company¡¯s development well, leaving technical aspects to Yan Fei.


    Once Lu Pingping learned the truth, she was no longer as anxious as before and said, ¡°Now that there¡¯s no issue with the product, I feel relieved. I¡¯m preparing to counter the various situations facing the Company, and I need your help and support.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°You are the expert in this area, you make the plans! I¡¯ll completely follow your arrangements.¡±


    Lu Pingping shared, ¡°Some Agents from several provinces have come to the Company seeking a return of their deposits and a dissolution of our partnership. I plan to agree to their demands and terminate our collaborations with them.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded, saying, ¡°The reason we abandoned the Internet sales model and switched to a regional agent system was to align more forces with us, creating a community of shared destiny to support each other in critical moments. Since they are showing signs of retreat at this time, it indicates they are fair-weather friends, not truly aligned with us, and it¡¯s necessary to let them go and find new Agents instead.¡±


    Lu Pingping continued, ¡°When our Weight Loss Cookies were first introduced to the Market, we were in a rush to seize it and didn¡¯t scrutinize the Agents¡¯ credit information sufficiently, leading to a mix of good and bad among the first batch of Agents. They¡¯ve turned on us at the first sign of trouble and also became targets for others trying to undermine us. We¡¯ll use this opportunity to screen the Agents. Those who want to leave can go; those who stay to weather the storm with us will become the focus of our attention and get listed as strategic collaborators. Once removed from our partnership roster, they¡¯ll enter our blacklist, never to cooperate with us again.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded, expressing his approval of Lu Pingping¡¯s handling of the situation and asked, ¡°What about the rumors being spread by verified accounts and experts on the Internet? What¡¯s your plan for them?¡±


    Lu Pingping answered, ¡°Regarding the experts and verified accounts that are spreading rumors, we will sue them in court. No matter the cost or time it takes, we will have them convicted while inviting more renowned experts and national authoritative institutions to conduct quality tests on our products. We aim to prove to consumers that our products are not toxic, do not contain any banned substances, won¡¯t cause weight rebound after successful weight loss, and don¡¯t steal technology from foreign companies.¡±


    Yan Fei agreed, responding, ¡°In the face of rumors, we must present the most authoritative explanations and evidence, not cover-ups. Only by being transparent can we gain the consumers¡¯ trust.¡±


    Lu Pingping stated, ¡°During this incident, the government departments of Shanghai have shown their concern for us. They were not swayed by the online experts¡¯ rumors and have unequivocally supported us. Whether it¡¯s tax, fire safety, or other government Management departments, no one sought to trouble us at this Critical moment, showing us substantial support.¡±


    Yan Fei mentioned, ¡°There were cases of collusion between officials and businessmen in China in the past, with government excessively interfering in enterprise operations, actually leading to bankruptcies. But today¡¯s government truly wants to improve national development, to strengthen Domestic Enterprises and help them venture out into the World. It¡¯s only natural they would support genuinely capable companies, and it also proves that our decision to register the Company in Shanghai was absolutely correct.¡±


    Lu Pingping agreed with Yan Fei¡¯s opinion, adding, ¡°This leakage incident has shown that our company¡¯s security protocols and Security forces still have issues. Therefore, I hope our next steps can involve Enhanced security forces and security system development.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Leave the security and confidentiality to me. I will hire more Security Personnel and design more meticulous protection measures to ensure such infiltration incidents never happen again.¡±


    Before they had made it back to the company, they had already hammered out the company¡¯s future direction while in the car. It must be said that their efficiency was quite high, which was the convenience of Yan Fei having full control of the shares. If there were other shareholders in the company, having to discuss and meet with everyone, it might take ten days to half a month to finalize a charter, by which time the opportunity would have been lost.


    The car arrived at the company headquarters, and Yan Fei and Lu Pingping went up to the 18th floor. As soon as they entered the general office, they saw Lu Pingping¡¯s secretary walking out of her office, her face flushed with shame and anger, followed by several disheveled security guards carrying an injured person.


    Lu Pingping was furious and shouted, ¡°Liu Tingting, what are you doing? And you guys, what happened to you?¡±


    In front of Yan Fei, Lu Pingping was very casual, showing signs of closeness, but at the company, she was rather aloof, causing the employees to be somewhat afraid of her. This management style also increased her prestige among the staff. So when she saw the disarray of her secretary and the security personnel, she couldn¡¯t help but reprimand them angrily.


    Upon seeing her immediate supervisor and the company boss, Liu Tingting rushed over with tears in her eyes and said, ¡°Boss, Mr. Lu, you¡¯re finally back. Some people came to Mr. Lu¡¯s office, they forced their way in, looking for Mr. Lu. I told them Mr. Lu wasn¡¯t in, and was about to ask the security brothers to show them out, but they not only refused to leave but also verbally insulted me. Captain Huang tried to defend me and said a few words to them, but they ended up beating him severely, and these other security guys got injured by them too.¡±


    Yan Fei glanced over and realized the injured man being carried out was their own security captain, Huang Desheng. Huang Desheng was a simple and honest middle-aged man who worked diligently, treating the company¡¯s security as his highest goal. But now, he had been beaten unconscious, his face distorted, with blood still trickling from the corner of his mouth.


    Yan Fei was filled with anger. He strode forward, pushed open the door to Lu Pingping¡¯s office, and saw several young men sitting leisurely on the couches. One of them was even sitting in Lu Pingping¡¯s chair, legs propped up on the desk in front. They were chatting unconstrainedly, bursting into laughter from time to time. Behind the person in Lu Pingping¡¯s chair stood two robust middle-aged men, who seemed to be the bodyguards Liu Tingting had mentioned.


    The two robust middle-aged men were especially vigilant. Upon seeing Yan Fei enter, they immediately turned their heads and looked at him with a guarded expression in their eyes.


    Lu Pingping followed Yan Fei into the office, and upon seeing the man sitting in her chair, she was somewhat surprised and asked, ¡°Yang Song, why is it you? What are you doing here?¡±


    The young man named Yang Song promptly put his feet down from the desk, looked at Lu Pingping with a smile, and said, ¡°Pingping, I didn¡¯t expect you to really become a general manager. It seems quite fitting. By the way, is this the legendary boyfriend of yours?¡±


    The several young men beside him stood up respectfully upon seeing Lu Pingping and said, ¡°Sister Pingping!¡±


    Lu Pingping glanced at Yan Fei but before she could speak, Yan Fei stepped forward, took a seat in front of the young man named Yang Song, and looked at him coldly, saying, ¡°Didn¡¯t your mother teach you? When you arrive at someone else¡¯s home, you knock and wait for the owner¡¯s permission to enter. Otherwise, you¡¯re a thief, and the owner has the right to kick you out.¡±


    Yang Song¡¯s entourage was infuriated, ready to swarm Yan Fei, but were stopped by Yang Song, who said, ¡°An insolent upstart on the brink of bankruptcy dares to speak to me like this; you really don¡¯t know how high the sky is or how deep the earth.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Yang Song, leave. Whatever reason you have for coming here, you¡¯re not welcome.¡±


    Yang Song laughed and said, ¡°Pingping, you have always rejected my advances, claiming you already have a boyfriend. But that boyfriend of yours is such a mystery, I thought he was someone remarkable, but it turns out he¡¯s just an unremarkable-looking hotheaded youth.¡±


    Yan Fei did not know why Yang Song took him for Lu Pingping¡¯s boyfriend, but since Lu Pingping had not spoken, he could not deny it, lest she lose face. He bypassed the issue and coldly extended two fingers, stating, ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are, you¡¯ve done such a thing in my company, so I¡¯ll give you two choices. First, you kneel and apologize to my security captain and secretary, then leave behind a sum representative of your sincerity as compensation and sustenance money, and you can leave here safely.¡±


    Yang Song looked dazed. Looking at Yan Fei, he suddenly burst into loud laughter, with the young men beside him joining in. Pointing at Yan Fei, Yang Song said to the others, ¡°This kid really is clueless¡­¡±


    Yan Fei did not laugh, instead he continued, ¡°The second choice is that I throw you out from the 18th floor, and leave your fate to heaven, assuming you can even apologize to my staff.¡±

 Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Chapter 63: Thunderbolt Means

    Chapter 81: Chapter 63: Thunderbolt Means


    Listening to Yan Fei¡¯s two choices, Yang Song sneered and snapped his fingers. A robust middle-aged man behind him stood out, glaring fiercely at Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei ignored the middle-aged man. He stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the office, looking down at the street below. Then, suddenly, he grabbed the chair beneath him and smashed it hard against the window. A crisp sound was heard as the glass shattered to pieces, with fragments falling downwards. This window faced inward, overlooking a huge lawn with no one around, so no one was hurt by the falling debris.


    Everyone in the room was stunned, not understanding what Yan Fei was up to. They watched as Yan Fei swung the chair, knocking out the remaining shards of the broken window. With no glass to obstruct it, a strong wind blew in from outside, causing papers to fly chaotically around the office.


    Yan Fei turned around, looking coldly at Yang Song and said, ¡°I¡¯ll give you ten seconds to decide how you¡¯ll leave this place. After ten seconds, I will make the second choice for you.¡±


    Enraged, Yang Song gave a signal, and two robust middle-aged men rushed forward to seize Yan Fei. Yan Fei took a firm stance, his fists shooting out rapidly, striking the chests of the two men with lightning speed.


    Simultaneously, everyone in the room heard two ¡°crack¡± noises, watching as the two middle-aged men were sent flying backward as if hit by a truck. They then smashed heavily against the room¡¯s wall with a loud impact, mixed with the sound of breaking bones.


    The two middle-aged men were plastered against the wall like a painting, and after a while, they slowly slid down and lay on the floor motionless, their condition unknown. A long streak of blood was left on the wall, looking both gruesome and eerie.


    With his first move, Yan Fei had knocked out Yang Song¡¯s two bodyguards, leaving their fates uncertain, and demonstrated his formidable strength. The young men present were dumbstruck, having seen Yan Fei¡¯s taekwondo fight videos before their arrival but underestimating his skills since they did not think highly of taekwondo. They hadn¡¯t expected that since that fight, Yan Fei¡¯s strength had skyrocketed again, and now, after his life-or-death battles in Africa, it had more than doubled. With this display of immense combat power, he had entirely stunned the group of youths.


    Lu Pingping stood by, watching. Her face showed varying shades of admiration. She knew that Yan Fei had started practicing martial arts recently and seemed quite formidable, but she had not anticipated him being this powerful, taking out Yang Song¡¯s two bodyguards with a single move. She often saw these bodyguards by Yang Song¡¯s side; they were exceptional in their abilities and had resolved many issues for him. Yet they were utterly defenseless against Yan Fei, as powerless as infants.


    The other employees from the company, gathered outside the room, were thrilled to see Yan Fei effortlessly take down the opponent¡¯s bodyguards, feeling proud of their boss¡¯s prowess.


    Yan Fei paid no attention to the two middle-aged bodyguards lying on the floor and turned his gaze to Yang Song. Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s ferocious look, Yang Song shuddered, and as he was about to utter some placating words, his vision blurred. Yan Fei¡¯s figure had suddenly disappeared, and Yang Song felt himself being grabbed before his world turned upside down. Below, he saw the distant street and lawn, as a gust of wind swept by.


    Effortlessly, Yan Fei had knocked down Yang Song and then, with one hand, lifted his leg, pulling him out of the window to dangle outside. Clearing the glass from the window had been to facilitate Yang Song¡¯s upside-down suspension.


    Yan Fei¡¯s expression was blank as he slowly raised his arm, holding Yang Song¡¯s leg aloft with one hand. He said, ¡°The ten seconds are up, and now it¡¯s time for me to make a choice for you.¡±


    That was when Yang Song¡¯s friends, recovering from their shock, saw him being held by one foot outside the window, becoming terrified. One of the young men turned back and shouted, ¡°Sister Pingping, help! Stop him, Yang Song can¡¯t have an accident!¡±


    Lu Pingping snorted coldly but remained silent.


    Another young man blurted out, ¡°Yan Fei, stop it right now! Do you know who Yang Song¡¯s father is? You can¡¯t afford to provoke the Yang Family¡­¡±


    Seeing his friends come to his support, Yang Song, hanging upside down, finally snapped out of his initial panic, shouting, ¡°Yan Fei, let me down! If anything happens to me, your whole family will die.¡±


    Yan Fei remained expressionless and replied, ¡°I gave you a choice, but you gave it up. So now I¡¯m choosing the path ahead for you.¡±


    In Africa, Yan Fei had wrought havoc, relying mainly on the terrifying capabilities of his Drone Avatar, but his own demeanor carried a certain deadly aura as well. The words spoken by him sent chills down one¡¯s spine.


    Yang Song, still oblivious to the danger, threatened loudly, ¡°Yan, I swear, I will destroy your company¡­¡±


    Before Yang Song could finish his sentence, Yan Fei released the leg he was holding. Suddenly without support, Yang Song began to fall. With a scream, all his pride vanished, and he shrieked desperately, ¡°No, I apologize¡­ please¡­¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s right hand darted down like lightning, catching Yang Song as he plummeted.


    Yang Song, who had not expected Yan Fei to be so brazen and impervious to threats, felt terrified as his life flashed before his eyes, thinking his end was near and pleading for mercy. Fortunately, Yan Fei had heard his cries just in time to reach out and catch him again, or else he would have met a grim fate.


    Yang Song was once again grabbed by the foot by Yan Fei, and was immediately so terrified that his soul almost left his body, losing control of both his bladder and bowels simultaneously. Because he was hanging upside down, the urine flowed back through his clothes, into his mouth¡­


    With a forceful pull, Yan Fei yanked Yang Song in from outside the floor-to-ceiling window and threw him onto the ground.


    Yang Song, having gone through this ordeal, was so scared that he was not in his right mind. Even after the upside-down ordeal had ended, and Yan Fei threw him onto the ground, he continued to wail, not knowing what he was yelling about with a yellowish unidentified liquid dribbling from his mouth. His few companions quickly crowded around him, helped Yang Song to his feet, and prepared to leave with him.


    Yan Fei sneered and said, ¡°If you don¡¯t want to choose the second option, you know what to do, right?¡±


    It was then that Yang Song finally came to his senses. He glared fiercely at Yan Fei but was startled by the cold expression on Yan Fei¡¯s face. He hesitated for a moment but still bowed to the injured Captain Huang and Li Tingting and apologized. Yan Fei had demanded kneeling, but Yang Song absolutely could not bring himself to kneel to others. He sneaked a glance at Yan Fei, and seeing that Yan Fei did not reject his bow, he let out a sigh of relief.


    Then one of Yang Song¡¯s companions contacted the Company¡¯s finance department and transferred one million yuan as compensation for Captain Huang¡¯s medical and nutrition expenses. Only then did they get Yan Fei¡¯s permission to leave the premises dejectedly. As they left, at Yan Fei¡¯s reminder, Yang Song and his companions still carried the two knocked-out bodyguards with them.


    Once Yan Fei returned to the Office, he took swift and decisive action against the trouble-making young master and demonstrated his immense personal charm. The Company employees looked at him with pure admiration in their eyes. Following Lu Pingping¡¯s orders, Captain Huang and the injured security guards were all sent to the best Hospital in Shanghai for treatment.


    Only then did Yan Fei have the time to ask Lu Pingping what had happened.


    Lu Pingping appeared somewhat frustrated as she told Yan Fei that Yang Song was the eldest son of the Yang Family of Beijing, a bona fide second-generation rich kid. His father, Yang Liu, was a famous entrepreneur in China with extensive influence.


    Lu Pingping had previously worked as a senior executive in a top 500 Enterprise in the Empire. She had caught Yang Song¡¯s eye by chance, who immediately saw her as a goddess and embarked on a frenzied pursuit. But Lu Pingping already had someone in her heart, disregarded Yang Song¡¯s pursuit, and made her stance clear; however, Yang Song did not give up and continued to pester her under the pretense of business talks.


    Due to certain reasons, Yan Fei hadn¡¯t searched for information about Lu Pingping on the Internet after they had parted ways, so he was utterly unaware of how famous she had become in Beijing over the years. In business circles of Beijing, Lu Pingping was hailed as a commercial prodigy with an extensive network of connections. Even though Yang Song pursued her, he never dared to force her, and his companions were even more impressed by her capabilities, greeting her respectfully as ¡°Sister Pingping!¡± whenever they saw her.


    Later, Lu Pingping left Beijing and returned to Shanghai. Because she kept a low profile, Yang Song couldn¡¯t find her trail. It was only after the incident with the Weight Loss Cookies blew up and her information was leaked that Yang Song managed to track her down.


    Yang Song, seeing Yan Fei and Lu Pingping starting a business together, assumed that Yan Fei was Lu Pingping¡¯s boyfriend, which led to a huge misunderstanding and even a lesson from Yan Fei, causing him to lose face.


    After hearing Lu Pingping¡¯s explanation, Yan Fei understood precisely who Yang Song was. While the Yang Family¡¯s Strength was formidable, Yan Fei didn¡¯t take them to heart. Once his own business truly expanded and grew strong, it would certainly not be inferior to the Yang Family of Beijing. Besides, he had the Drone¡¯s Auxiliary Brain and Technology Analysis for creating Black Technology. As long as he continued to develop Black Technology, his future goal was not to overpower the Yang Family, but the entire World.


    Yan Fei, also a bit curious, asked, ¡°Weren¡¯t you afraid that I would actually throw Yang Song down from here? You didn¡¯t even try to stop me.¡±


    Lu Pingping smiled and answered, ¡°I know your character well, you wouldn¡¯t throw him down in front of so many people. At most, you were just scaring him. Since there was no real danger, why would I stop you?¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback, then suddenly burst into laughter. He and Lu Pingping had been classmates for four years. Lu Pingping understood him very thoroughly, even better than he understood himself. Indeed, he had no intention of killing Yang Song in front of everyone. Even if he ultimately let an uncooperative Yang Song go, he would privately find a way to deal with him. Although Lu Pingping understood him, she knew only the person he had been before; since getting the Drone Avatar, he couldn¡¯t tolerate any threat to himself, and he was determined to eliminate all those who threatened him.


    Lu Pingping said seriously, ¡°This Yang Song is a Straw bag, not worth the attention, but you should be careful of his father. His father, Yang Liu, is known for his ruthlessness. He would do anything for profit, even at the cost of selling out the interests of Chinese Enterprises, so you must be careful with him.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded; he had heard of this Yang Liu before, a man without scruples who only looked for profit. For the sake of profit, he would betray not just his teammates but even the country. Yan Fei wondered how this guy was able to grow his business domestically. If he targeted Yan Fei¡¯s Company, Yan Fei would really have to consider his options. However, knowing that a confrontation with Yang Liu was inevitable, he had no regrets about what happened today.


    Lu Pingping also seemed worried and said, ¡°Fei, it¡¯s all my fault. If it weren¡¯t for me, you wouldn¡¯t have had a conflict with Yang Song.¡±


    Yan Fei waved his hand dismissively and laughed, ¡°Let¡¯s not talk about this between us. Your matters are my matters. Besides, ever since we met, it has always been you helping me out of trouble. Today, I was able to help you, and it¡¯s only fair.¡±


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 Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Chapter 64 Oogawa Finance

    Chapter 82: Chapter 64 Oogawa Finance


    After Yan Fei and Lu Pingping met, the two of them discussed and agreed on the Company¡¯s next course of action, with Lu Pingping handling the Agents and rumors while Yan Fei worked on enhancing security.


    Leaving aside how Lu Pingping would tackle the business counterattack and dispel the rumors, focusing solely on Yan Fei, he began reaching out to Shanghai¡¯s newly established Department of Veterans Affairs.


    This department, recently established in China, manages affairs related to retired soldiers. The reason Yan Fei sought them out was precisely because they had access to a large number of these veterans. With the image of China¡¯s army improving over the years, their rigorous training and strong obedience, they had become the recruitment target of many companies.


    Dream Foods, led by Yan Fei, had emerged as a new enterprise in the Shanghai market. An actual industry player, the Company was hiring in large numbers and paying significant taxes. In just over two months, its tax contributions had surpassed five hundred million, attracting the attention of the Municipal Government, which led to their concern and support for the Company during the attack it faced.


    Therefore, when Yan Fei approached the Department of Veterans Affairs, the officials there welcomed him warmly. When Yan Fei proposed to recruit some nimble retired personnel to strengthen security, they were overjoyed. They had been paying close attention to Dream Company because of Yan Fei¡¯s generosity and fair treatment of his employees. As long as they obeyed management and met the Company¡¯s quality and delivery standards for assigned tasks, they could earn incomes comparable to those of foreign enterprise workers in Shanghai.


    The generous welfare benefits of Dream Company had always been a topic of discussion among related departments in Shanghai. If it were not for increasingly stringent management of officials by the State, it¡¯s likely that some might have already tried to arrange for their relatives to join the Company. As the Department of Veterans Affairs officials were considering contacting Yan Fei to see if he would accept a group of veterans, Yan Fei had already taken the initiative to approach them, to their great delight, and they promised to recommend their most elite personnel to him.


    Yan Fei also made his requirements clear: he needed the most elite personnel skilled in security work, ensuring that these individuals had not served in the same Army unit to prevent factions from forming. The staff at the Department of Veterans Affairs understood and promised to fulfill Yan Fei¡¯s conditions.


    On the third day, more than thirty retired soldiers reported for duty at Dream Foods Company, including two female soldiers. These individuals were elite Warriors who had just retired, still maintaining the bearing of their time in the Army. Physically formidable, they were not to be trifled with.


    The accompanying officials introduced them, ¡°Director Yan, these are elite Warriors who were among the best in their units and have studied security extensively.¡±


    Yan Fei looked at these soldiers, standing proud and disciplined, and felt extremely satisfied, first with their spirit and also because they weren¡¯t from the same unit, which avoided troublesome factionalism. On the spot, he had the head of the Personnel Department vet them, and if no issues were found, all would be kept. This would not only solve his security problems but also provide good treatment for soldiers who had contributed to the country. Yan Fei generally trusted people arranged by the State, although he couldn¡¯t be sure if there were any Spies among them, he was confident there would be no infiltration by foreign Forces.


    Soon, all the paperwork was completed, and all thirty-five Warriors were hired. Thirty-two of them established a new security department, while the two female soldiers were assigned to Lu Pingping to protect her personally. Another young man named Wang Dazhuang was assigned to Yan Fei as his driver and for his personal security.


    Of course, Yan Fei¡¯s Strength had reached a point where he no longer needed the protection of Wang Dazhuang, but he kept the Bodyguard as a front. This not only provided him with an extra driver but also deliberately invited underestimation from others, which could lead to mistakes when they confronted him.


    With the formation of the new security department and the integration of the prior security staff into it, the former security department head, Huang Desheng, knowing he was not expert enough, voluntarily stepped down to make way. With the entry of these recently retired soldiers, the security of Dream Foods Company was now reliably assured.


    Since Dream Foods Company was a key focus of the Shanghai Municipal Government and had recruited so many veterans, and especially after the vicious incident where their Manufacturing process was stolen, the relevant agencies specially applied for five pistol permits for Yan Fei¡¯s security team, equipping them with five Pistols. These firearms added to the Company¡¯s deterrent capabilities.


    In Africa, Yan Fei had met Old Man Gu, who had the Predictive Ability to foresee the Future, and he was deeply impressed. Upon returning to China, he tasked Lu Pingping with investigating the flow of funds on his Supreme VIP Card. He had swiped one million at Old Man Gu¡¯s POS terminal, and after Old Man Gu vanished, Yan Fei thought to track down Gu by tracing the money. But even if he couldn¡¯t find Old Man Gu, he at least wanted to learn his real name.


    To Yan Fei¡¯s disappointment, the million withdrawn from his Supreme VIP Card had gone directly into a domestic Foundation that helped terminally ill orphans and the elderly. After calling them, he found out that the Foundation itself did not know who had transferred the money to them. Consequently, Yan Fei¡¯s plan to find Old Man Gu and use his predictive powers as a guide for the Future fell through.

 Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: Chapter 64 Oogawa Finance_2

    Chapter 83: Chapter 64 Oogawa Finance_2


    However, Yan Fei immediately came to a realization. Old Man Gu probably really possessed the ability to foresee the future. He predicted Yan Fei¡¯s actions and cut off the leads in advance, making sure Yan Fei couldn¡¯t find him. Since Yan Fei couldn¡¯t see the future himself, it was natural that he couldn¡¯t trace Old Man Gu¡¯s whereabouts.


    Unable to receive guidance from the future, Yan Fei could only rely on himself. Just as he and Lu Pingping were brewing a counterattack against the rumors on the Internet, a company called Wangde Food jumped out and began a major promotion of their nutritional biscuits, with weight loss as their key selling point. From their promotional images, Wangde Food¡¯s product was strikingly similar to Dream Foods¡¯ weight loss cookies. Moreover, in their promotions, they subtly hinted at a connection with Dream Foods, implying that their product was the same.


    Upon discovering Wangde Food¡¯s promotion, Yan Fei was greatly invigorated because the shadowy organization behind the scenes was finally surfacing. As long as they hid underground, he was powerless since he didn¡¯t know who his adversary was. But once they surfaced and their adversary was clear, Yan Fei had plenty of ways to deal with them.


    In conjunction with Wangde Food¡¯s extensive promotion, several agents who had previously terminated their partnership with Dream Foods also started to promote, claiming that they would launch this epoch-making weight loss cookie together with Wangde Food. To give back to consumers, Wangde Food priced its products very affordably at 500 yuan per box, guaranteeing the weight loss effectiveness of the cookies with the credibility that they had once sold Dream Foods products.


    Yan Fei watched calmly, knowing that Wangde Food and its colluding agents were about to make their move. However, they had had a short time to acquire the weight loss cookie¡¯s manufacturing process and hadn¡¯t produced any product samples. In their minds, as long as they had the complete manufacturing process of their competitor, they could definitely produce the product. Their early promotion was aimed at gaining time so that, once their product was made, they could seize Dream Foods¡¯ market share.


    Yan Fei activated his Drone Avatar and connected to the Internet using Quantum Radar, instructing the Auxiliary Brain to search for information on Wangde Food online. He then discovered that this Wangde Company had only been established for two years, with its headquarters in the provincial capital of a neighboring province, Hang City. But in these two years, they had engaged only in some trade reselling. They imported products from overseas and then found distributors domestically to sell them. Their business had neither grown nor declined, it was tepid, and no one had paid them much attention.


    Yet, Yan Fei felt there was something unusual about this company, or rather, the forces behind it. From their advertising, it appeared they had already obtained Dream Foods¡¯ weight loss cookie¡¯s manufacturing process. Previously, to avoid further exposure, Yan Fei hadn¡¯t patented this manufacturing process, which was why Wangde Food dared to openly use Dream Foods¡¯ process without fearing legal action.


    Therefore, Yan Fei instructed the Auxiliary Brain to intensify the collection of information online, and then he discovered that under the name of Wangde Food was a Foreign Waste Recycling Company. This recycling company specialized in recovering refuse from Europe, America, and Japan, and then shipped it back to be sorted and processed domestically. The foreign waste recycling industry was very profitable, but it greatly damaged the environment and introduced a risk of infectious sources and bacteria that could harm the workers at the sorting plants as well as the surrounding population. So the country banned the import of foreign waste last year unless it met national standards, and as a result, these import companies went out of business.


    But just a month ago, the national authorities caught a batch of illegally imported foreign waste, among which was the Foreign Waste Recycling Company under Wangde Food. Dangerous substances and bacteria were found in the waste they imported, posing severe harm to the sorting workers and the local environment, which led to their business license being revoked by the relevant state departments as a stringent penalty.


    On the surface, there didn¡¯t seem to be any connection between Wangde Food Company and the waste sorting plant, and they never mentioned each other¡¯s names in any context. However, the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s data collection ability was formidable, and it uncovered a lead in an equity structure chart issued by an entity based in Hongkong, which indicated that Wangde Food was the waste sorting plant¡¯s largest shareholder with an 85% stake.


    After this equity structure chart was published, someone deleted it, and it was only cited on another virtually unread zombie website. That¡¯s why the Auxiliary Brain found this clue on that site, and why no one noticed any relationship between Wangde Food Factory and the waste sorting plant.


    Having discovered this covert relationship between Wangde Food and the waste sorting plant, Yan Fei grew even more suspicious. Even if a food factory had a subordinate waste sorting plant, it wouldn¡¯t matter much, but why go to such lengths to hide their relationship? He then again tasked the Auxiliary Brain to gather information from overseas networks.


    A day later, the Auxiliary Brain finally found Wangde Food¡¯s name in an investment report from a Japanese company called Oogawa Finance. According to the report, Oogawa Finance invested ten million US Dollars in Wangde Food for a 95% stake, which meant full control. Even though the report referred to Wangde Food using Pinyin without writing the Chinese characters, the Auxiliary Brain still recognized the description of Wangde Company within it, confirming that Wangde Food had accepted the investment from Oogawa Finance, which was its controlling shareholder. Oogawa Finance was a Japanese financial giant with vast influence and power in Japan.


    Yan Fei had only sought to find out the details of Wangde Food but had unexpectedly uncovered the fact that it was a Japanese-owned company, which left him somewhat dumbfounded. After all, in public, Wangde Food had always promoted patriotic philosophies and showed no indication of being a Japanese-owned enterprise. And now, this Japanese-owned company had emerged. Could it be determined that the leak of his company¡¯s processes was related to the Japanese?


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 Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Chapter 65: Tactical Guidance

    Chapter 84: Chapter 65: Tactical Guidance


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    The next day, Yan Fei disguised himself and didn¡¯t bring his new driver; he drove his new car to Hang City, the provincial capital of Lin Province, and pretended to tour the tourist spots of Hang City. When evening came, he drove his car near the Wangde Food Company. He wanted to personally scout out the company and see the specifics of Wangde Food for himself.


    By past nine in the evening, all the factory workers had clocked out. From the workers¡¯ conversations, Yan Fei learned that the food factory was currently undergoing product line retrofitting and tuning, so there was no night shift during this period, and the workers left the company early.


    After ten o¡¯clock, Yan Fei changed into a black hooded robe, put on the hood, and sprayed a kind of spray on his face that could prevent him from being captured by surveillance cameras. This spray contained a special luminous paint that, by using the principle of optical mirror reflection, reflected all the light from flash lamps, making it appear as a white blur in the surveillance footage, failing to capture Yan Fei¡¯s image. He had ordered this spray from the internet; essentially, it was a gaming product, so he had easily purchased it, and now it was coming in handy.


    Yan Fei surveyed his surroundings, carefully avoided several surveillance cameras, then with a burst of speed, he climbed over the perimeter wall and jumped into the factory grounds. He cautiously observed the surrounding cameras, walking as much as possible in the blind spots of their coverage, all the while ducking his head to keep his face hidden within the hood. Despite the presence of the anti-photography spray, he was still careful not to recklessly expose himself.


    The whole area of the Wangde Food Factory was eerily empty, only the central office building was still lit. Yan Fei carefully approached the office building, then climbed up the exterior wall, aiming for a room on the top floor that had its lights on. Holding onto the outer wall with one hand, he peered inside, seeing several people gathered, apparently in a meeting. He felt a twinge of curiosity, quietly opened a sliver of the window, and eavesdropped on the conversation inside.


    There were three men and a woman in the room, but they all seemed to defer to the woman, who was currently leading the discussion.


    The fashionably dressed young woman asked, ¡°Manager Xiang, have the product issues been sorted out?¡±


    A middle-aged man hastily responded with respect, ¡°Miss Ryoko, the production line has been fully installed and is now manufacturing. In a while, we will produce the first finished product.¡±


    The woman referred to as Ryoko said, ¡°Not bad, you Chinese are quite efficient at getting things done. You should know how much we lose for each day we start late.¡±


    Manager Xiang wiped the sweat from his face and said, ¡°Thank you for your trust, Miss Ryoko. I will urge them to speed up the production process, striving to officially launch the products on the market this week.¡±


    Ryoko nodded satisfactorily and said, ¡°Manager Xiang, I am very pleased with your performance, or else you wouldn¡¯t be standing here. You should know that many people are vying for your position. There¡¯s no shortage of people in China; no one is indispensable.¡±


    Manager Xiang immediately bowed and nodded, saying, ¡°Thank you, Miss Ryoko, for giving me this opportunity. I will go and supervise on-site right away to hasten the production of the samples.¡±


    Once Manager Xiang left the room, Ryoko looked at the other two men and said, ¡°Igawa-san, we owe the recipe of Dream Foods¡¯ Weight Loss Cookies to your support. I want to express my gratitude.¡±


    The middle-aged man named Igawa said, ¡°It is an honor to serve the Oogawa Family.¡±


    Ryoko continued, ¡°I am curious, the agent you sent to carry out the task, he isn¡¯t in China anymore, is he?¡±


    Igawa responded, ¡°He has left China and returned to Japan.¡±


    Ryoko said, ¡°That¡¯s good. I was afraid he might get caught if he stayed in China, which could cause trouble for us.¡±


    Igawa assured her, ¡°Please rest easy, Miss Ryoko. Once he returned to Japan, he went into hiding. He will live a completely isolated life for the next few years, and nobody will be able to find him.¡±


    Ryoko sighed and said, ¡°Japanese Industry was once so glorious, leading the world for decades. Japanese enterprises and products could be seen all over the world. Who would have thought that last year¡¯s scandals would erupt one after the other, shattering the myth of ¡®Made in Japan.¡¯ Once the myth is completely broken, we will lose a vast share of the international market, which will affect Japan¡¯s development and hasten our decline. So for the future of Japan, we must acquire more technology; that is the only support for Japan¡¯s Development. Otherwise, we wouldn¡¯t even consider targeting this Chinese Nutritional Biscuit technology; I used to have no respect for Chinese technology.¡±


    Another man spoke up, ¡°Ryoko, you shouldn¡¯t blame yourself. For years, these Chinese have been stealing from us, taking so much technology. They started by cloning our technology and products and achieved their current success. Now, by taking their Nutritional biscuit technology, we¡¯re merely returning the favor.¡±


    Ryoko added, ¡°You have to admire this generation of Chinese People. Not only are they as hardworking and resilient as their predecessors, but their imagination has also become more formidable. They¡¯ve managed to create such unbelievable products. It¡¯s just that they¡¯re shortsighted, with no clue how big the market for this product is. The Chinese Market alone is worth at least 40 billion a year, and if you consider the International Market, the annual sales could be at least 50 billion US Dollars. A product with such huge market potential is just a waste in their hands; only Japanese enterprises can truly enhance and expand it.¡±


    Yan Fei, having heard this, was finally certain that Wangde Food was indeed a Japanese company, and it was this Wangde Food that had stolen his Manufacturing process. However, since he wasn¡¯t a Drone Avatar and hadn¡¯t prepared recording equipment in advance, he couldn¡¯t videotape the conversation of these people; even with the help of an Auxiliary Brain, it wasn¡¯t possible, which was a bit regrettable. Nevertheless, tonight¡¯s mission had confirmed the identity of his enemy, providing Yan Fei with a clear target for his next move.


    As the three continued to reminisce about the bygone glory days of Japanese Industry in the office, Manager Xiang returned, holding a box in his hand. He smiled at Ryoko and said, ¡°Miss Ryoko, the production line has finally produced the first sample. Please, have a look.¡±


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    Ryoko was very satisfied as she took the box, opened it, and observed the biscuits inside, comparing them with another box of weight loss cookies produced by Dream Foods on the table. She said, ¡°The manufacturing process for these weight loss cookies is definitely correct. They look exactly the same as the weight loss cookies from Dream Foods. In the future, we can intentionally lead consumers to believe that our products and Dream Foods¡¯ products are from the same formula, and that Dream Foods is suspected of stealing our technology. We will ride on their popularity to sell our own products.¡±


    Manager Xiang kept smirking and even gave a big thumbs up, saying with admiration, ¡°Miss Ryoko, your move is truly brilliant, high, really high!¡±


    Ryoko picked up a piece of weight loss cookie, put it in her mouth, and slowly chewed. Then suddenly her eyes widened, and she spat out, ¡°Ptooh,¡± ejecting the cookie from her mouth and saying, ¡°What is this? Why does it taste so bad?¡±


    Manager Xiang, startled, took a cookie from the box and put it in his mouth. Instantly he tasted an odd flavor that almost made him want to vomit. But he didn¡¯t overreact like Ryoko and instead took a trash can to spit the cookie into it.


    Seeing the off expressions of the two, the other two men in the room also put cookies in their mouths, and they too were shocked and spat their cookies into the trash can.


    Ryoko rinsed her mouth with water from a cup, and it was only with great difficulty that she washed away the strange taste. Angrily she said, ¡°Manager Xiang, is this the product you¡¯ve produced for me? With such a taste, not to mention selling well, people would curse after just one bite, wouldn¡¯t they?¡±


    Manager Xiang, his face sweating profusely, kept saying, ¡°That¡¯s impossible! These weight loss cookies were made following the production process we received! In the production data and videos provided to us, we used exactly the same process as the other side, how could it possibly be wrong?¡±


    Ryoko looked at Igawa, who remained calm. He said, ¡°Don¡¯t look at me, my people would never switch the data. Moreover, when he handed over the data, he included a video of the entire workshop¡¯s production process. Isn¡¯t the content in the video exactly the same as what¡¯s on the data?¡±


    Ryoko fell into thought, then said, ¡°Manager Xiang, immediately check the production process for any possible discrepancy.¡±


    Manager Xiang hurried out to check the production process.


    In the room, Ryoko frowned and said, ¡°Igawa-kun, I¡¯m not saying I don¡¯t trust you, but there seems to be some problem now, and you must give me an explanation.¡±


    Igawa said, ¡°I will contact Domestic immediately to see if there¡¯s any issue with the entire operation, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer.¡±


    After Igawa left, Ryoko said to the remaining person in the room, ¡°Jo Oogawa, what do you think about this matter?¡±


    Jo Oogawa said, ¡°We still can¡¯t identify where exactly the problem lies, but I think the possibility that there¡¯s an issue on the Igawa Family¡¯s side is greater.¡±


    Ryoko said, ¡°Are you suggesting they switched the data?¡±


    Jo Oogawa replied, ¡°It¡¯s possible. After all, this is a business worth several hundred billion US Dollars a year. Although the Igawa Family has always been quite credible and has a long-term cooperation with our Oogawa Family, I can¡¯t guarantee they wouldn¡¯t be tempted by this deal.¡±


    Ryoko asked, ¡°What do you think we should do now?¡±


    Jo Oogawa answered, ¡°We absolutely can¡¯t put all our hopes on the Igawa Family. With the Chinese Agent Conference approaching, if we cannot solve this problem in a short time, our previous investments will go down the drain, causing heavy losses to us.¡±


    Ryoko said, ¡°I understand. I¡¯ll request strategic guidance from the family and have them send out a family expert to personally abduct that woman named Lu Pingping. As the General Manager of Dream Foods, she must know the manufacturing process.¡±


    Jo Oogawa reminded, ¡°The boss of Dream Foods is a man named Yan Fei, why not capture him instead?¡±


    Ryoko replied, ¡°I¡¯ve investigated this Yan Fei. He¡¯s just an ordinary person with good luck, who started his fortune with the compensation from the demolition of his family¡¯s property and had been staying at home before that. So he couldn¡¯t possibly have any technical knowledge. But Lu Pingping is different. She was a top manager in a renowned enterprise in Beijing, with a strong network, capable of accessing some high-end research institutions. Therefore, the technology must have come from Lu Pingping, and the Company is usually managed by Lu Pingping, while that Yan Fei travels all over, barely minding the business. So he¡¯s just a financial investor without control over the core technology.¡±


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 Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Chapter 66: The Young Man Who Fell Ill

    Chapter 85: Chapter 66: The Young Man Who Fell Ill


    Yan Fei had never inquired about Lu Pingping¡¯s matters in Beijing before, nor had he searched online. The first time he learned about Lu Pingping¡¯s situation in Beijing was from Yang Song, and today was the second time he heard about Lu Pingping.


    Whether it was Yang Song and his group of friends or Ryoko, the Japanese person in the room, they both had sufficient understanding and extremely high regard for Lu Pingping. On the contrary, it was Yan Fei, who should have known Lu Pingping best, who knew the least about her situation. This was very abnormal.


    In the room, Jo Oogawa said, ¡°Right now, the relations between Japan and China are tense. Sending our people to China rashly could cause big trouble if discovered by the Chinese side.¡±


    Ryoko said, ¡°After we obtained the manufacturing process for the weight loss cookies, we copied a version and sent it back to Japan. I believe the laboratory at our headquarters has also found problems with the production process of the weight loss cookies by now. So we no longer have a way out, we must capture this woman. Of course, after capturing her, we can¡¯t leave her in China; we have to bring her back to Japan, and I am certain that we will extract all the secrets of the weight loss cookies from her. I believe the family will also send an expert out because of such a big interest.¡±


    Yan Fei became furious. These Japanese people were truly despicable, not only stealing the manufacturing process of his family¡¯s weight loss cookies but also planning to kidnap Lu Pingping to Japan. It was fortunate that he rushed back to Shanghai in time and received this intelligence; otherwise, the situation would have been unimaginable.


    A murderous intent arose in Yan Fei¡¯s heart towards these two members of the Oogawa Family. Originally, he wanted to enter the room immediately and kill these two Japanese people. With his current skills, killing them would have been easy. But after thinking it over, he refrained from acting. After all, these two were merely pawns from the Japanese side; killing them wouldn¡¯t mean much. Moreover, since his family was also involved in the cookie matter, even if he killed them, their family would send others to handle the situation, and they might still resort to kidnapping Lu Pingping in the end. Therefore, he didn¡¯t want to stir up trouble prematurely; instead, he wanted to find a way to lure these Japanese people into a trap, to catch everything in one go and permanently eliminate the threat.


    The two Japanese in the room owed their temporary survival to a sudden thought from Yan Fei, not knowing this reality. They continued to discuss their strategies, but their conversation no longer contained much useful information, focusing instead on family infighting and conspiracies. Yan Fei was not interested in these contents and did not take them too seriously. In the end, Manager Xiang once again sent in samples of the finished cookies, but just as before, the taste of the cookies was horrible, making one want to vomit upon reaching the mouth.


    Although it was still unclear whether the nutritional biscuits had any weight loss effect, they were a complete failure in terms of taste; no one would like this flavor. Even if these biscuits really had a slimming effect, it would be because they ruined the consumer¡¯s appetite, causing people to lose weight from being unable to eat.


    After confirming the issue with the nutritional biscuits again, Manager Xiang got scolded and was sent out of the room. Ryoko then began to make a phone call to Japan to report the situation here and request tactical support, asking the family to deploy experts. What followed was a lengthy wait for a response.


    Only when Yan Fei saw the dawn light up the sky did he realize that he had been eavesdropping outside the window for an entire night. The room still had not received a reply from Japan. Seeing that there were already early risers around the food factory, he chose to leave quietly to avoid exposing himself.


    Back at the hotel, Yan Fei gave orders to the security department to enhance the protection of Lu Pingping and to further strengthen the security of the food factory to prevent another theft of the manufacturing process. Finally, he phoned Lu Pingping, telling her to be very cautious recently, to not leave the company unless necessary, and never to be out of the sight of the security personnel.


    Even though the Oogawa Family in Japan had not yet decided whether to send people to kidnap Lu Pingping, Yan Fei did not dare to take it lightly. A moment¡¯s negligence could lead to Lu Pingping¡¯s abduction, something he would never forgive himself for, which is why he immediately intensified her protection. Besides, with so many powerful families and forces in the world, who could definitively say that only the Oogawa Family would target Yan Fei¡¯s weight loss cookies?


    The next day, to avoid suspicion, Yan Fei started sightseeing around Hang City. To make it easier for anyone who might investigate him later to track his movements, he did not disguise himself or drive his own car but instead took the bus.


    After visiting the West Lake Scenic Area in Hang City, Yan Fei boarded a bus. It was midday, and few people were on the bus. Sitting at the back, he looked out the window, bored, and pondered how to deal with the threat from the Oogawa Family.


    Just then, a thin young man got on the bus, his face flushed, his body shaking, and covered in sweat, looking ill. The young man made his way to the priority seats and could not go further. He struggled to hold onto the overhead handrail to support himself.


    Sitting in the priority seat was a boy about eleven or twelve years old who, upon seeing the young man standing next to him, immediately stood up to offer his seat, saying, ¡°Brother, take my seat!¡±

 Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: Chapter 66: The Young Man Who Fell Ill_2

    Chapter 86: Chapter 66: The Young Man Who Fell Ill_2


    The young man seemed to have no more strength left; he merely expressed his gratitude before sitting down in the seat the little boy had given up, while the little boy took a step back and occupied the position right behind the priority seats.


    Yan Fei, who was sitting further back, nodded silently in approval. Over the past few years, the civilized quality of Chinese People had greatly improved. Especially children and young people, who were very conscientious about being civil in public spaces, giving up their seats was now commonplace. If this trend continued, China would become increasingly civilized.


    The bus reached the next stop, and an old man wearing a white tank top boarded. This old man was thin and bony; he had appeared quite spirited before boarding, but once on the bus, he became listless. He approached the sick young man, tilted his chin up, looked at the young man seated, and said loudly, ¡°Hey, you get up and give me your seat!¡±


    The sick young man¡¯s face had been in discomfort the whole time; he likely didn¡¯t hear the old man¡¯s words, so there was no reaction. The little boy who gave up his seat to the young man stood up again and said, ¡°Grandpa, please take my seat!¡±


    The old man glanced at the half-empty back of the bus but didn¡¯t move backward. Instead, he continued to address the sick young man, ¡°Hey, I¡¯m talking to you. Didn¡¯t you hear me?¡±


    This time the sick young man clearly heard and turned to look before responding, ¡°Old man, there are plenty of empty seats at the back, please sit there!¡±


    The old man instantly got angry, roaring, ¡°This is a priority seat, meant for us elderly to sit in. How can a young man like you have the audacity to occupy this place? Get up quickly and give the seat to me!¡±


    The sick young man was stunned for a moment, not expecting the old man to be so irritable. Nonetheless, he struggled to stand up to give up his seat, but it seemed there was a problem with his body. He had just managed to rise halfway before sitting down again, and then he had no strength left to move.


    The old man coldly observed this and became infuriated when he saw that the young man only made a gesture to get up before sitting back down again. He didn¡¯t speak another word, but suddenly regained his previous vigor and started doing various warm-up exercises, bending over, stretching his legs, and moving his hands and feet. After he finished warming up, he grabbed the handrails above, lifted his body off his seat, kicked up his legs, and then fiercely kicked the sick young man.


    The sick young man was violently kicked by the old man¡¯s feet and hit the bus window; the window even cracked from the impact. Even passengers sitting at the back could hear the loud sound of the kick, which speaks volumes about how strong the old man¡¯s kick was. The sick young man¡¯s body was recoiled by the window, and he then tumbled to the ground.


    The little boy who had given up his seat immediately went forward to help the sick young man, but before he could speak, he was slapped by the old man, who rebuked, ¡°You little rat, think I¡¯m just a sick cat when I don¡¯t show my might? Back in the day, there wasn¡¯t a person I hadn¡¯t fought, you two little rats don¡¯t even catch my eye¡­¡±


    Having been struck innocently by the old man, the little boy burst into tears.


    The bystanders could no longer stand by, and they began to reproach the old man. Full of arrogance, the old man taunted, ¡°This is just the kind of person I am. If you have the guts, come hit me! Remember, I¡¯ve got a heart condition and can¡¯t take shocks, the moment you lay a hand on me and I go down, you¡¯ll be ruined.¡±


    Yan Fei felt anger rising within him; this old man reminded him of a saying he had seen on the Internet: ¡°It¡¯s not that the elderly have become bad, it¡¯s that bad people have gotten old.¡± Perhaps in his youth, during that special era, this old man had been a daredevil, too?


    Seeing that everyone was merely verbally condemning him and no one dared to step forward to intervene, the old man grew even more brazen and said, ¡°You¡¯re all trash, indeed a bunch of cowards who can only talk big. If you¡¯d met the me from back in the day, I¡¯d ensure you were thoroughly taught a lesson.¡±


    Just as Yan Fei thought about discreetly intervening to punish this arrogant old man, the sick young man finally stood up. His face was flushed, he was reeling, his body covered in cold sweat, he struggled to his feet, took hold of the little boy, and began to comfort him.


    The old man arrogantly took the priority seat, sneered and said, ¡°If you¡¯d given up your seat earlier, wouldn¡¯t all this have been avoided? Pretending to be sick, and look, my kick has cured your illness! You ought to thank me.¡±


    The sick young man looked at the old man furiously, then lightly patted the old man on the shoulder. The old man¡¯s eyes bulged, and he shouted, ¡°What are you doing?¡±


    The sick young man replied, ¡°I¡¯m getting my bag.¡±


    It turned out that the sick young man¡¯s bag had been left on the seat, and the old man threw it to the ground. The young man, face full of anger, refrained from any further action. Just then, the bus arrived at the next stop, so he picked up his bag and got off along with the crying little boy.


    As soon as the two exited, the old man resumed his earlier lethargic demeanor, closed his eyes, and looked like he was about to die. After traveling a few stops, the bus was forced to make a sudden emergency stop, and the old man¡¯s body lunged forward, then fell onto the aisle. Strangely, there was no reaction from the old man down on the ground, completely motionless. Although dissatisfied with the old man¡¯s behavior earlier, someone still stepped forward to check on him and was shocked to find that the old man was not breathing at all; he had somehow died without anyone noticing when it happened.


    With a fatality on board, the driver immediately pulled over and stopped the bus to call the police. The rest of the passengers, fearing trouble, hurriedly got off as soon as the bus came to a halt, completely ignoring the driver¡¯s request for them to stay as witnesses. They all opted not to face police questioning, especially not for a detestable and brash old man like him.


    Yan Fei too left the bus. With his extraordinary vision, he saw more than the others did. When the sick young man eventually gave the old man a light pat on the shoulder, it seemed as if something amazing had happened, and then the old man died.


    Though the young man looked seriously ill and extremely weak, he was no ordinary person ¨C his body contained an amazing power that could easily cause death. But since Yan Fei also had little sympathy for the arrogant old man, naturally he didn¡¯t want to complicate matters or stay to provide evidence for the police, as he had more important things to attend to.


    In the daytime, Yan Fei spent his time strolling around Hang City. Come nightfall, he made his way to the Wangde Food Company office again, and as expected, found Ryoko and Jo Oogawa there. In addition to them, Manager Xiang was also in the room.


    When Yan Fei spotted them, Ryoko was instructing Manager Xiang.


    Yan Fei had not been prepared yesterday, so he hadn¡¯t recorded the information he overheard. Tonight, however, he came prepared and had purchased a high-definition video camera to record what was transpiring in the room.


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 Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Chapter 67: Deep Sea Monster

    Chapter 87: Chapter 67: Deep Sea Monster


    Ryoko threw the weight-loss cookies at Manager Xiang and cursed angrily, ¡°Our Oogawa family went through so much trouble to steal the manufacturing process for these weight-loss cookies from Dream Foods Company, and you¡¯re telling me that you can¡¯t produce them? Are you an idiot?¡±


    Manager Xiang kept bowing and apologizing, but besides his apologies, he dared not say anything else.


    It seemed Manager Xiang organized overnight to restart the production, but the results were not satisfactory; they still couldn¡¯t produce a qualified product.


    Jo Oogawa said from the side, ¡°Ryoko, don¡¯t be angry. Manager Xiang, go down and check again to see if there is anything that you have overlooked.¡±


    Manager Xiang, as if given a reprieve, bowed repeatedly and backed out, leaving the room.


    After Ryoko had finished venting, she sighed and said, ¡°Igawa has already confirmed it on their end; they said that the person had handed over all the stolen data from Dream Foods Company to me, there¡¯s absolutely no omission nor copy. They think that my distrust is an insult to them, so they want me to go back to Japan to apologize to them.¡±


    Jo Oogawa said, ¡°If there¡¯s no problem on Igawa¡¯s end, and there shouldn¡¯t be any problems on our production factory¡¯s end either. Then there¡¯s only one explanation, and that is the data Igawa obtained is fake.¡±


    Ryoko nodded and said, ¡°That¡¯s the only possibility. Dream Foods must have used some visual obfuscation technique to deceive all the producers and even the Igawa family, so what they got is what someone else wanted them to have; the real core data is still in Dream Foods¡¯ hands.


    Jo Oogawa said, ¡°I think so too, so the person who holds the core data is most likely Lu Pingping. Since we¡¯ve reported the matter back, let¡¯s continue to wait for the family¡¯s decision.¡±


    Just like that, the two of them sat motionlessly in the office, discussing some family and corporate secrets. An hour later, the office fax machine rang, and a fax was transmitted; Jo Oogawa picked up the fax. Yan Fei quickly scanned the fax and saw it was full of incomprehensible symbols and gibberish, utterly unable to understand what it said.


    Jo Oogawa glanced over the content and said, ¡°The family has agreed to your plan and will send a family expert tomorrow night to Shanghai, to capture Lu Pingping. At the same time, they¡¯ve decided to capture Yan Fei, the owner of Dream Foods.¡±


    Ryoko, seeing her plan approved, breathed a sigh of relief and said, ¡°Since the family has decided to take action, I¡¯m relieved. But those people from the family are really cautious, even capturing that useless Yan Fei.¡±


    Jo Oogawa laughed and said, ¡°The family is just being careful. In case Lu Pingping refuses to comply, we can still threaten her with Yan Fei. Look at how she left everything in Beijing to help Yan Fei set up his company ¨C it shows that their relationship is not ordinary.¡±


    Ryoko said, ¡°I actually overlooked their relationship. The family sees further than I do. By the way, when will they take action?¡±


    Jo Oogawa looked at the mysterious text on the fax and said, ¡°Sometime around 11 p.m. tomorrow night, the family expert will enter Shanghai from off the coast. They are expected to carry out the capture around midnight. What we need to do now is to confirm where Lu Pingping and Yan Fei will be tomorrow night.¡±


    Ryoko said, ¡°I understand. I will confirm their location as soon as possible and then pass the intelligence back to the family.¡±


    The two went on to discuss the benefits they could gain within the family once they captured Lu Pingping. Yan Fei was indifferent to this family strife. Later, seeing there was no more intelligence, he left Wangde Food. He did not act against these two people, as he intended to play the long game to net bigger fish. If these two were to run into any trouble, the Oogawa family might change their plan, making it unpredictable.


    Yan Fei aimed not just to thwart their kidnapping plan but to eradicate it entirely. If he only stopped them, the other party might continue to send people. Without precise intelligence, he couldn¡¯t ruin their operations. This was also one of the reasons Yan Fei temporarily spared these two Japanese. However, once he knew their action plan, Yan Fei could devise a targeted battle plan to catch everything in one go. With the powerful Drone Avatar at hand, he was confident he could wipe out the opposition in one fell swoop. Defeating sufficient numbers of the adversary¡¯s forces might discourage them from planning another kidnapping.


    Upon returning to his hotel, Yan Fei fell asleep immediately. He checked out at 8 in the morning and brazenly drove away from Hang City, heading back to Shanghai. Three hours later, he returned to Shanghai. Then, citing work arrangements, he called Lu Pingping over to start a behind-closed-doors discussion.


    First, Yan Fei shared the intelligence he had gathered with Lu Pingping, but he deliberately left out the information that Wangde Food was a Japanese enterprise and that the Japanese were planning to kidnap both her and him. After all, he didn¡¯t want Lu Pingping to worry too much, and he also had the power to annihilate the adversary¡¯s personnel. That¡¯s why he chose to conceal this matter.


    Meanwhile, Yan Fei had used a high-definition camera to capture explosive video evidence. As long as these videos were uploaded to the Internet, the Oogawa Family would be finished in China. Even the dealers who collaborated with the Wangde Food Company would not escape unscathed. In other words, with these videos, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had already secured an invincible position.


    After learning about the mastermind behind the trouble, Lu Pingping immediately discussed countermeasures with Yan Fei. Quickly, the time reached around seven or eight in the evening. For safety, Yan Fei left Lu Pingping at the Company and stayed by her side the whole time, never leaving her alone. The security personnel also split into two shifts, one guarding the food factory and the other stationed at the Company headquarters.


    Yan Fei had originally wanted to take Lu Pingping away from Shanghai to evade the storm for a while. However, he knew that Ryoko¡¯s informants were monitoring the movements of both him and Lu Pingping. He feared that any change on his part might alter the Oogawa Family¡¯s course of action and cause him to miss the chance to catch them all in one go, which was why he risked leaving Lu Pingping in Shanghai. As for why he did not seek help from the Chinese government and use government power to deal with the Japanese, the main reason was that he had too many secrets to risk being exposed through such cooperation. Besides, he had absolute confidence in the killing power of the Drones; he believed that with just himself, he could eliminate any enemies that came, and thus he did not alert the Chinese government.


    Although Yan Fei¡¯s real body was at the Company headquarters, he was covertly controlling a Drone Avatar operating on the seabed off the coast of Shanghai. The Quantum Radar of the Drone activated a wide scan for sea vessels every five minutes, monitoring all ships entering Shanghai. Upon encountering a suspicious vessel, it would covertly approach the ship¡¯s underside to investigate until it was clear of suspicion before letting it go.


    Having already known of the Oogawa Family¡¯s impending moves against both him and Lu Pingping, Yan Fei had naturally made the relevant preparations. His plan was to intercept the Oogawa Family¡¯s people in the seas off Shanghai and take them out at sea. With the Drone¡¯s terrifying combat power and its phenomenal ability to operate both in the sky and underwater, he believed no one could escape his assault at sea.


    Time quickly advanced to eleven at night. Yan Fei, who appeared composed in the office, was actually focusing all his attention on the Drone Avatar. The maximum scanning radius of the Drone Quantum Radar in the water was only 100 kilometers, but this was enough for it to detect the enemy from afar.


    Yan Fei had essentially sealed off the shipping routes to Shanghai, but strangely, despite it being past eleven, he hadn¡¯t detected any abnormal ship activity. Had he misheard the time that day? Or had Ryoko and Jo Oogawa realized that he had eavesdropped, deliberately deceiving him with a fake time?


    While Yan Fei was pondering, the Quantum Radar of the Drone sounded an alert. On checking, he saw that a large object had appeared 20 kilometers east of the Drone Avatar on the seabed. He had been focusing on the sea surface all along, neglecting the seabed, so the Quantum Radar¡¯s scan was only for the surface. If it were not for this object nearing the radar¡¯s alert range, he might not have detected it approaching.


    Yan Fei hurriedly directed the Quantum Radar¡¯s scan into the seawater and discovered that the large object approaching him was an enormous Submarine. As Yan Fei had not previously paid attention to Submarines, he couldn¡¯t determine the nation to which it belonged based merely on its appearance. Since it was in China¡¯s offshore waters, it could be a Chinese Submarine conducting deep-sea training. But Yan Fei didn¡¯t take any chances; while keeping a close watch on the Submarine, he controlled the Drone Avatar to approach it stealthily.


    It took only ten minutes for Yan Fei to close in on the Submarine. The seafloor was pitch-black, but the ¡°eyes¡± of the Drone were exceptionally powerful. Even in the dark abyss of the sea, it could still discern details with just a hint of faint light.


    This Submarine was enormous; Yan Fei roughly estimated its displacement to be over three thousand tons. It had a streamlined shape but wasn¡¯t of the traditional curved form. Instead, it was smoothly connected by various flat surfaces, looking slightly different from other Submarines. A large white number, 508, was written on its conning tower.


    Now that the Drone was over one hundred kilometers away from Shanghai, the Quantum Radar could not connect to the Internet, so it couldn¡¯t determine the nationality of the Submarine. However, back at the Company headquarters, Yan Fei immediately turned on his computer and started to search for ¡°Submarine, 508¡±. The omnipotent search engine quickly yielded relevant results.


    It turned out that the Submarine discovered by the Drone Avatar wasn¡¯t a domestic Chinese one, but belonged to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The Submarine was of the Soryu-class, stemming from Japan¡¯s robust ¡°16th Year of Heisei Submarine Program,¡± known as 16SS, the most advanced type of active-duty Submarine in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.


    The Submarine 508, named the Red Dragon, began construction in 2013, was launched in 2015, and officially entered service in 2017. It was 84 meters long, 9.1 meters wide, and 10.3 meters high. The standard displacement was 2950 tons, equipped with a Sterling air-independent propulsion system (AIP) and associated auxiliary machinery. The hull used ¡°high-tensile steel¡± for strength, boasting two diesel engines and four Sterling AIP engines, significantly enhancing the Submarine¡¯s performance. Moreover, it was outfitted with a high-performance Sonar device, providing strong search and stealth capabilities.


    The fully loaded displacement of the Red Dragon reached 4200 tons. Its primary armament included six 533 millimeter Torpedo tubes capable of launching anti-ship/anti-submarine Torpedoes and anti-ship Missiles. It was the first Submarine of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force to adopt AIP propulsion and is among the largest conventional-power attack Submarines in active service worldwide, a veritable deep-sea monster.


    After examining the data about this Submarine, Yan Fei was amazed. Except for the propulsion system not being nuclear, all other specs seemed on par with those of a nuclear Submarine. Japan, being a defeated nation from World War II, was unable to produce nuclear Submarines yet had put considerable effort into conventional Submarines, turning out a monster on par with nuclear Submarine combat power.


    Yan Fei discovered an image of the Red Dragon Submarine online. Comparing it with the one in front of him, he realized they were identical, confirming that this Submarine was indeed Japan¡¯s Red Dragon. But why was this Submarine of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force heading toward Shanghai? Could the vessel he had been unable to find, the one transporting the Oogawa Family¡¯s experts, be this very Submarine? If that were the case, then the Oogawa Family¡¯s influence in Japan was terrifying indeed; they could even mobilize military Submarines to transport their personnel.


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 Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Chapter 68: Fallen Angel

    Chapter 88: Chapter 68: Fallen Angel


    Just as Yan Fei was using his Drone Avatar to size up the Red Dragon Submarine, the high-performance sonar on board the Red Dragon had also detected the Drone Avatar.


    Although the Drone moved quickly underwater, the sound of the propeller pushing the water at the rear was still inescapable, so as soon as it appeared near the Red Dragon, it was immediately detected by the Red Dragon¡¯s sonar. The Drone¡¯s shape was a bit odd, and the sonar echo looked somewhat strange, leading the sonar operators on the Red Dragon to mistake it for a shark. Then, the ¡°shark¡± they thought they saw swam near them and started circling around them as if observing them. At this point, the crew aboard the Red Dragon Submarine began to feel uneasy.


    Inside the Red Dragon Submarine, the sonar operator reported, ¡°Report, the suspicious object is approaching our vessel again.¡±


    The executive officer said to the captain, ¡°I think this suspicious object is dangerous, should we launch a torpedo to destroy it?¡±


    The captain responded, ¡°This mission carries a special purpose, we¡¯re responsible for transporting people to the waters off Shanghai, so we can¡¯t afford any complications.¡±


    The executive officer said, ¡°But this thing keeps following us, our whereabouts might be exposed. We just used sonar to chase it away and it didn¡¯t respond, so I suspect that it¡¯s not a living creature at all. And look, it has circled us several times, but its shape on the sonar remains unchanged, so it¡¯s very likely to be a man-made item. We are near China¡¯s waters. The likelihood that this object is manufactured by China is extremely high. If that¡¯s the case, our whereabouts may already be compromised.¡±


    The captain began weighing the pros and cons, and the executive officer urged, ¡°We are still a distance away from Shanghai. If we attack the suspicious target, the likelihood of being discovered due to our torpedo explosion is not high. But if we don¡¯t drive it away, approaching the waters near China would be risky. Given the current tension between the two countries, if we¡¯re discovered, they might choose to eliminate us.¡±


    After much consideration, the captain finally made a decision and gave the order, ¡°I command tube number one to prepare for anti-submarine torpedo launch, target the suspicious object outside.¡±


    Consequently, the torpedo tubes on the Red Dragon began flooding with water in preparation for launching a torpedo, with Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar being the intended target.


    Yan Fei had circled the submarine several times and had not yet figured out how to deal with it when he heard the sound of the torpedo tubes flooding with water. He was shocked. The flooding of torpedo tubes was a harbinger of an imminent attack. He was well aware that his Drone Avatar could be detected by other vessels¡¯ sonar, so he never assumed the other party hadn¡¯t noticed him. Now that he realized they were about to launch a torpedo attack, he was clearly the target.


    However, Yan Fei had never experienced naval warfare and lacked experience. He hesitated, wondering if he¡¯d misunderstood the submarine¡¯s intentions. Then he saw a large stream of bubbles emerge from beneath the submarine and a massive torpedo launched in the direction of the Drone, its rear connected by a wire.


    Yan Fei was enraged inside, realizing that the submarine actually intended to attack him. Since that was the case, he no longer needed to show any courtesy. Anyone who attacked him was an enemy and should be eliminated.


    At that moment, the Drone was less than one kilometer away from the Red Dragon Submarine. As soon as the torpedo was launched, it sped toward the Drone. Yan Fei¡¯s Drone hastily changed course, only to find that the torpedo also turned and continued to pursue the Drone.


    Yan Fei then understood that the torpedo was wire-guided; once launched, the submarine could navigate the torpedo via the wire attached to its tail. That¡¯s why the torpedo continued to chase him after he changed course.


    Coming to this realization, Yan Fei no longer dodged but instead turned the Drone¡¯s nose toward the incoming torpedo, with the Vulcan Gun on the Drone¡¯s head opening fire. He saw a burst of bubbles abruptly appear, and the Cannon Rounds hit the torpedo¡¯s head continuously, then the torpedo exploded under the pressure of the Vulcan Gun¡¯s fire. Yan Fei then saw a white flower bloom in the deep sea and rapidly disappear under the intense water pressure, leaving behind a trail of bubbles and the wreckage from the exploded torpedo.


    The operators inside the Red Dragon Submarine were navigating the torpedo with the wire when they suddenly found the torpedo explode inexplicably, and the sonar on board registered the impact sound of bullets being fired. Upon receiving this information, the captain immediately sensed that something was wrong. He wanted to launch a second torpedo, but after Yan Fei destroyed the first torpedo, he quickly closed the distance to the submarine, coming within 100 meters. At this distance, the submarine could no longer launch torpedoes at Yan Fei.


    Although Yan Fei wasn¡¯t certain that this was the Oogawa Family¡¯s vessel transporting personnel to China, the unprovoked attack he had just experienced meant this matter couldn¡¯t be left unsettled today. The Drone rapidly approached the submarine, the Red Dragon¡¯s submerged speed of 20 knots was slow compared to the Drone. The Drone adjusted its nose and fired 30-millimeter armor-piercing rounds at the submarine.


    However, to Yan Fei¡¯s surprise, the usually infallible 30-millimeter Naval Cannon was ineffective in attacking the hull of the Red Dragon Submarine. The 30-millimeter armor-piercing rounds couldn¡¯t penetrate the Red Dragon¡¯s hull and only managed to shatter the new type of rubber sound-absorbing tiles on the outermost layer of the submarine.


    Yan Fei¡¯s heart stirred, and he hastily checked the Auxiliary Brain, only to discover that there were no Merit Points awarded for sinking a submarine, nor were there any other records. It seemed that although the Drone¡¯s Naval Cannon had attacked the Red Dragon Submarine, it had not breached the hull, hence the Drone¡¯s Merit evaluation determined that the attack did not merit any Merit Points.


    Yan Fei was impressed by the sturdiness of the Red Dragon¡¯s hull; it was then he remembered the previous introduction to the Soryu-class Submarine which included information on the hull materials. According to that data, the Soryu-class Submarines fully utilized NS-110 High Strength Steel, and it was this use of high-strength steel that gave them a maximum diving depth of 604 meters, surpassing the majority of submarines in the world.


    Prior to this encounter, Yan Fei had little knowledge of NS-110 High Strength Steel, but after realizing that even a 30-millimeter armor-piercing round couldn¡¯t penetrate the hull, he understood how exceptional the NS-110 High Strength Steel was, truly deserving of a material capable of deep-sea diving to 604 meters.


    While Yan Fei was extremely shocked on the outside, those inside the Red Dragon Submarine were even more astonished. They had not expected that the unidentified object was man-made, capable of weaponized attacks, and had exploded their weapon. Moreover, the attacker¡¯s underwater travel speed was remarkable, far exceeding their own submarine¡¯s and had then initiated an attack on them. Even though the weapon had not penetrated the steel plates of the hull, it had already destroyed the submarine¡¯s outer layer of silent tiles.


    Without the protection of the silent tiles, the tremendous echo of the Drone¡¯s Naval Cannon attacking the Red Dragon¡¯s hull began to spread across the seabed, transforming the Red Dragon into a major source of underwater noise, no longer able to maintain its stealth. And the ¡°clang clang clang¡± of the Naval Cannon attack had the crew inside the Red Dragon Submarine on tenterhooks, worried that the next second would see the hull breached.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Naval Cannon bombarded the submarine¡¯s hull without success in penetrating, so he changed his target and began attacking the Red Dragon¡¯s exterior sonar devices. The sonar devices were not installed inside the hull but exposed outside to facilitate sound detection and enemy identification. Under the Drone¡¯s Naval Cannon fire, the Red Dragon¡¯s sonar devices, incredibly vulnerable, were swiftly destroyed.


    With the Red Dragon¡¯s sonar destroyed by the Drone, the submarine suddenly lost its ability to scout the environment, effectively becoming ¡°blind.¡± Consequently, the captain immediately ordered a rapid ascent, abandoning their special task of transporting personnel.


    Unable to destroy the Red Dragon Submarine, Yan Fei pursued relentlessly, continuing his attack until the Red Dragon surfaced; still, he attacked a few more times from below the sea surface, failing to breach the hull.


    However, upon seeing the Red Dragon emerge, Yan Fei ceased his attacks and moved away. While submerged, because missiles couldn¡¯t be used, Yan Fei¡¯s Naval Cannon couldn¡¯t break through the Red Dragon¡¯s defense. But once it surfaced, Yan Fei¡¯s strongest weapon, missiles, would come into play. The Drone pulled away precisely to avoid detection by the Red Dragon, planning to ascend from the water at a distance and attack the submarine using the Drone¡¯s missiles from the sky.


    The 30-millimeter Cannon Rounds were ineffective against the Red Dragon¡¯s hull, but Yan Fei believed that the Drone¡¯s anti-tank missiles could surely penetrate it. Penetrating the hull would not only award him a massive quantity of Merit Points for sinking the Red Dragon but also drown the Oogawa Family members en route to China, eliminating a security threat.


    As the Red Dragon surfaced, the hatch opened, and several crew members emerged. They stood atop the hull to assess the damage and discovered that the sonar had only suffered minor damage, so they immediately began emergency repairs. Due to Yan Fei¡¯s inexperience, he failed to locate the true position of the sonar; thus, the actual damage inflicted by the Naval Cannon was minimal, and the sonar was salvageable.


    Others who surfaced, clad in black with hoods, looked around expressionlessly, with one of them taking the lead to communicate via a satellite phone.


    Within the Red Dragon, the captain listened intently, relieved upon realizing there were no further attacks. Only when the Damage Control Personnel reported that the sonar was repairable did he ease his mind. Just as he was about to order the Red Dragon to remain surfaced and return to base, he suddenly received new orders from the rear command, telling them to continue with their mission.


    The Drone rapidly dived, then, at a distance of ten kilometers from the Red Dragon, it made a vertical ascent and left the seabed. The Drone Body quickly changed its shape, reverting to its original form. Ignoring the water still dripping from its body, it flew towards the distant Red Dragon.


    The Drone swiftly closed in on the Red Dragon, and as the submarine had surfaced, the bridge¡¯s radar systems activated and instantly detected the advancing Drone. Due to a previous incident involving an attack on the South Korean Coast Guard Law Enforcement Ship, Japan had taken notice of this particular Drone, which resembled the US Army¡¯s Predator Drone. As soon as they spotted the Drone suddenly appearing, they heightened their alertness, not only reporting this Intelligence back to command but also readying their anti-ship missiles on the submarine for an imminent attack.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the Drone quickly approached the Red Dragon. Just as the Drone was at the optimal attack distance and Yan Fei was about to launch an anti-tank missile at the Red Dragon, a flash of white light appeared on the distant horizon. Suddenly, one wing of the Drone snapped off. Following another flash of light, the Drone¡¯s other wing also broke away. The Drone, having lost its wings, plunged into the ocean and began sinking to the seabed.


    In the Dream Technology headquarters in Shanghai, Yan Fei¡¯s true self was discussing matters with Lu Pingping when she suddenly saw Yan Fei shout loudly, then he flipped over and fell to the ground, convulsing continuously in apparent agony.

 Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Chapter 69: Laser Weapon

    Chapter 89: Chapter 69: Laser Weapon


    Yan Fei suddenly fell ill, which scared Lu Pingping¡ªwho was talking to him¡ªout of her wits. She stood up and, in her panic, knocked over a water cup on the coffee table. The tea inside spilled out onto her body, soiling her designer work suit.


    But Lu Pingping didn¡¯t care about her dirty clothes at all. She stepped forward, picked up Yan Fei from the ground, and rested his head in her arms, shouting loudly, ¡°Fei, what¡¯s wrong with you? Don¡¯t scare me, okay?¡±


    Yan Fei lay in Lu Pingping¡¯s arms without any reaction to her shouting. His body kept twitching, and even the look in his eyes began to fade. When Lu Pingping saw this, she was terrified and immediately called the two female bodyguards outside to help. These two female bodyguards were elite soldiers who had just retired, proficient in all kinds of medical treatment and injury management, but even with their experience, they couldn¡¯t figure out what was happening to Yan Fei and were completely at a loss.


    Lu Pingping decisively picked up the phone to call for an ambulance, but then she noticed that Yan Fei was holding her hand, struggling to say, word by word, ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ call¡­ an¡­ ambulance¡­ I¡­ just¡­ need¡­ to¡­ lie¡­ down¡­ and¡­ I¡¯ll¡­ be¡­ okay¡­¡±


    It turned out that at the same time when the Drone Avatar was dismembered by a white light in the distant sky, Yan Fei¡¯s own body, being closely connected to his Drone Avatar, was severely damaged. The immense pain, as if his body was being torn apart, was unbearable for Yan Fei, and he nearly lost consciousness. However, Yan Fei was determined and finally endured the pain. It was only after some time that he began to feel a bit better, and when he saw Lu Pingping about to call for an ambulance, he hurriedly stopped her. The mysterious connection between him and his Drone Avatar had inflicted a tearing injury on his spiritual soul. No one could treat it, and treatment was impossible¡ªit could only be slowly healed through his own recuperation.


    To face the dangerous situation tonight, Yan Fei had arranged for security personnel in this building, so staying here with Lu Pingping still felt somewhat safe. But once they went out and got on an ambulance, without the protection of security personnel, the consequences would be unimaginable. Since Yan Fei had now lost combat power, he was completely unable to contend with the experts of the Oogawa Family and might be kidnapped by them once they went out. Thus, Yan Fei stopped Lu Pingping from calling for emergency help and decided to stay in the Company¡¯s Headquarters.


    Offshore of Shanghai, the radar on the Red Dragon detected the Drone, ready to launch anti-ship missiles for an attack, when it found the Drone being dismembered by a mysterious white light in the distance and falling into the sea, which left the crew somewhat dumbfounded. The leader among the men in black dismissively said, ¡°The weapon that just attacked is Japan¡¯s latest aircraft-mounted laser weapon, still in a secret testing phase. But even in the testing phase, isn¡¯t it effortless to deal with such a small Drone?¡±


    The captain of the Red Dragon Submarine also ranked high in Japan¡¯s Self-Defense Forces and knew that the Oogawa Family had many connections with the higher-ups in the military, which was why the Red Dragon was dispatched to assist their smuggling into China¡¯s Shanghai. However, the Oogawa Family didn¡¯t seem to trust Red Dragon completely and had dispatched an experimental airplane equipped with a laser weapon to provide protection along the way. After all, their destination was China, and the Oogawa Family did this to ensure nothing would go wrong, yet they didn¡¯t expect to encounter the Drone masquerading as the US Army¡¯s Predator. They immediately activated the laser weapon and shot it down.


    Yan Fei had also been careless, focusing only on the Red Dragon Submarine in front of him and not expecting that an experimental plane equipped with a laser weapon was watching him afar. It was also because the experimental plane was far from the Drone and the laser weapon¡¯s attack range was extremely long that he subconsciously overlooked the threat from afar, leading to his Drone Avatar being completely destroyed by the enemy¡¯s laser weapon for the first time, and his own body in distant Shanghai was implicated and severely injured, losing combat power.


    The sonar on the Red Dragon Submarine appeared to be severely damaged from the outside, but it had not actually harmed the core components, so the damage was not as severe as imagined. The sonar was quickly repaired under the work of the damage control personnel.


    Therefore, the captain of the Red Dragon Submarine continued the mission of transporting personnel to Shanghai. The Red Dragon submerged and set off again towards Shanghai.


    Under the sea, several large pieces of the Drone¡¯s wreckage sank to the seafloor, slightly swaying under the wash of the ocean currents, but showing no signs of autonomous movement, appearing as if it had completely lost life.


    In the Shanghai Headquarters, with time passing, Yan Fei¡¯s condition slowly improved, and his body began to recover. However, he was in tremendous pain, lacking any strength and feeling so lethargic he wanted to sleep endlessly.


    The Drone had been attacked before, and Xiao Kong, who was now dead, had shot down the Drone. But at that time, although the Drone Body was severely damaged, it did not fall apart, and since the Drone¡¯s Level was not very high and its connection with the host was not very tight, Yan Fei only felt pain for a moment before quickly recovering.


    This time, however, the Drone Level had been Enhanced, and the connection with Yan Fei¡¯s body had deepened. Coupled with it being cut into pieces by the laser weapon, resulting in far more severe damage than the previous time, Yan Fei¡¯s own body suffered such serious synchronous injury that even his spiritual soul was greatly harmed.


    As Yan Fei recovered a bit of his spirit, he tried to contact the Drone Avatar, but there was no response, as if the Drone Avatar didn¡¯t exist, and even the Universal Space could not be opened. By now, he had realized that his Drone was likely attacked by something like a laser weapon. Those two white beams that had severed the Drone¡¯s wings must have been from a laser weapon. The attack speed of the laser weapon was very fast, completing the dismemberment of the Drone in an instant, so fast that even the Quantum Radar on the Drone hadn¡¯t reacted.


    Yan Fei began to reflect; it seemed that the events in Africa had developed too smoothly recently, leading him to become complacent and underestimate his enemies, not realizing the number of things in this world that could attack his Drone Avatar, especially when facing national Forces. No one could predict what sort of Trump Card these nations held.


    The destruction of the Drone meant Yan Fei had lost control over the situation. However, he was not entirely without chances. He couldn¡¯t feel the Drone¡¯s presence or even access the Universal Space, but that didn¡¯t mean the Drone was truly destroyed by the laser weapon. He still harbored a glimmer of hope, hoping that at midnight, if the Drone Data refresh allowed it, he could establish contact again. It was now eleven-forty in the evening, and in twenty minutes, it would be clear.


    Yan Fei felt weak all over and had completely lost his Combat power. He could not confirm whether the Red Dragon Submarine¡¯s mission was indeed to transport the Oogawa Family¡¯s Clansmen to Shanghai, nor could he be sure whether the injured Red Dragon would continue towards Shanghai. Tonight was filled with uncertainty, and without the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei had lost control over everything. He then had Lu Pingping notify all the Security Personnel guarding the Dream Foods Factory to withdraw to Headquarters to enhance the security forces here.


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s pained expression, Lu Pingping was very worried. She kept Yan Fei in her embrace, using her own warmth to help soothe his pain.


    As Yan Fei lay in Lu Pingping¡¯s arms, feeling her body heat and heartbeat, for some reason, his mood gradually calmed down. The situation he was facing was complicated, but it was not entirely without the power to fight back. His only hope was the Drone Avatar, and all he could do now was wait, wait for midnight in Shanghai to arrive.


    The waiting time seemed to stretch on endlessly, crawling by slowly, yet never stopping its relentless march forward. 20 minutes finally passed, and the moment of midnight in Shanghai was upon them. Yan Fei closed his eyes and prayed silently in his heart.


    Just as it turned midnight in Shanghai, the wreckage of the drone at the bottom of the sea outside Shanghai suddenly emitted a soft white light. This white light gathered the scattered pieces on the seabed together and under the influence of a mysterious power, restored them to a complete drone state. Not only this, but all the drone¡¯s data were refreshed, regaining its powerful combat powers.


    Far away at the Shanghai Headquarters, Yan Fei shuddered all over, once again feeling the presence of the Drone Avatar and Universal Space. That mysterious power also worked on him, rapidly healing his injuries. Although he still felt weak and listless, he believed it wouldn¡¯t be long before he was completely healed.


    Feeling the Drone Avatar¡¯s presence once more, Yan Fei¡¯s eyes brimmed with tears. He had never imagined how crucial the Drone Avatar would be to him. Lu Pingping, who was holding him, thought he was in pain again and held him tighter. Yan Fei, feeling slightly embarrassed, gently pushed Lu Pingping away and struggled to sit up, saying, ¡°Pingping, I¡¯m alright now, look, I can sit up by myself.¡±


    Lu Pingping was still worried about Yan Fei¡¯s wellbeing and asked, ¡°What happened to you? Do you need to go to the hospital for a checkup?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious. I experienced what I did just now due to a very special reason, but rest assured, I¡¯m fine. You have to believe me, I wouldn¡¯t lie to you about this.¡±


    Lu Pingping didn¡¯t say more. Although she was worried about Yan Fei¡¯s health, she trusted him more. This was their understanding after all the years of friendship.


    Yan Fei sat on the sofa in the office, slowly regaining his strength, though his main consciousness was attached to the Drone Avatar. After this laser weapon attack, he became even more cautious in his actions and realized there were too many threats in this world capable of endangering it.


    Yan Fei controlled the drone to rapidly rise to the sea surface and then hover one meter above it, activating the Quantum Radar to perform a maximum 500-kilometer range scan in the direction from which the white light came. Indeed, he discovered a large and odd-looking airplane in the sky 480 kilometers to the east, equipped with a strange device below it. That must be the airplane that had attacked him with the laser weapon, and the odd device was indeed the laser weapon.


    Although Yan Fei wanted to bring down that huge airplane, the enemy had a powerful weapon capable of threatening his safety. Moreover, he and Lu Pingping were currently facing the kidnapping crisis from the Oogawa Family. Yan Fei had to prioritize the safety of himself and Lu Pingping, so for now, he could only let go of the airplane that could launch a laser weapon.


    So the drone dipped its nose and re-entered the sea, then used the Quantum Radar to perform a wide-range scan of the seabed. Within a 100-kilometer scanning radius, he quickly found the Red Dragon Submarine moving toward Shanghai, with only 70 kilometers left to the city area.


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 Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Chapter 70: A Mysterious Peak Emerges

    Chapter 90: Chapter 70: A Mysterious Peak Emerges


    The drone spotted the Red Dragon and turned around, beginning to chase after the Red Dragon.


    However, Yan Fei no longer dared to have the drone ascend to the sky in pursuit, as doing so was far too dangerous. He also wasn¡¯t sure if flying close to the sea would be detected by that huge airplane capable of firing laser weapons, so staying at the bottom of the sea was the safest.


    The underwater cruising speed of the Red Dragon Submarine was only 20 knots, that is, around 36 kilometers per hour, but the underwater speed of Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar reached 150 kilometers per hour, far surpassing that of the Red Dragon. Therefore, ten minutes later, the drone had already caught up to the Red Dragon, and by then, they were only 65 kilometers from the Shanghai city area.


    Yan Fei was very cautious. He didn¡¯t get close to the Red Dragon but hid in the territorial waters five kilometers away from it, minimizing the noise he made, and used the quantum radar from afar to monitor its actions. This time the Red Dragon failed to detect the drone. It continued to move forward, and the drone followed at the same speed, always hanging behind it.


    Forty minutes later, the Red Dragon Submarine arrived at a point 40 kilometers away from the Shanghai city area. Once there, the Red Dragon no longer continued to move forward but surfaced and waited quietly. It must be said that the stealth of the Japanese Soryu-class Submarine when they submerged was impressive; the sound level they emitted was extremely low, even quieter than the ambient sea noise, so unless one paid special attention, their presence would be undetectable. This was why the Red Dragon hadn¡¯t been discovered by the China Navy when it covertly entered the waters 40 kilometers off the coast of Shanghai.


    However, if the Red Dragon continued to move forward, it would enter the China Navy¡¯s anti-submarine net and would undoubtedly reveal its location. By stopping outside of the anti-submarine net, it showed that Japan was very clear about China¡¯s military deployments and could avoid dangerous areas, thus not putting itself at risk.


    A few minutes after surfacing, a medium-sized yacht sailed from the direction of Shanghai and approached the Red Dragon. The yacht¡¯s crew exchanged a few words with the people on the Red Dragon, and then a few individuals boarded the yacht from the Red Dragon. After that, the yacht turned around and sped towards Shanghai. Once the individuals were sent away, the Red Dragon quickly submerged, moved two kilometers away from its original location, and lay in wait at the bottom of the sea.


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar¡¯s naval cannon couldn¡¯t penetrate the hull of the Red Dragon, so for now, there was nothing he could do about the submerged Red Dragon. He didn¡¯t approach the Red Dragon but chose to follow the yacht instead. Although the yacht was fast, it was still not as fast as the underwater speed of the drone. The drone quickly caught up with the yacht and quietly followed underneath it, picking up the sounds from above.


    On the yacht, someone spoke in Japanese, ¡°Kazuteru-kun, we¡¯ve confirmed that Yan Fei, the boss of Dream Technology, and General Manager Lu Pingping, are currently all in their headquarters, seemingly discussing something, and haven¡¯t left.¡±


    Another voice asked, ¡°Do you have their photos?¡±


    The person seemed to show him something and said, ¡°These are their photos. They also have some retired China military personnel protecting them, so Kazuteru-kun, you must be very careful.¡±


    The person called Kazuteru sneered, ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about China¡¯s retired military? Are those who haven¡¯t fought in decades even considered soldiers? Don¡¯t worry. The family assigned me to lead the kidnapping, and nobody can stop my operation.¡±


    It was at this point that Yan Fei finally confirmed that the Red Dragon was indeed a tool for smuggling people. The individuals who boarded the yacht were experts sent by the Oogawa Family, and their target was indeed himself and Lu Pingping.


    Once Yan Fei had confirmed the identities of the few individuals on the yacht, knowing that they were his targets for action tonight, a murderous intent formed in his heart. But he didn¡¯t take action immediately; instead, he allowed the yacht to continue moving forward. Once the yacht had traveled far enough away from the hiding place of the Red Dragon Submarine, the drone suddenly fired, launching an attack on the yacht.


    Just as the yacht was about to enter China¡¯s territorial waters, it suddenly shook, and a violent explosion occurred at the stern. The engine located at the stern was destroyed by the naval cannon. Following that, an even more violent vibration went through the yacht, and in just a couple of seconds, the hull was pierced by the drone¡¯s naval cannon, allowing large amounts of seawater to rush in.


    The black-clad Oogawa Family members aboard the yacht looked at the person who received them with suspicion and rebuked loudly, ¡°What the hell is going on?¡±


    The person who came to receive them was somewhat panic-stricken and said, ¡°I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on, but it seems we¡¯ve been attacked by an unknown force, and the attack is coming from the bottom of the sea.¡±


    The man called Kazuteru asked, ¡°Did you leak any information? Is the attacker from below a China submarine?¡±


    But Kazuteru didn¡¯t wait for an answer because the yacht¡¯s bottom was breached, and suddenly several shots of large-caliber naval gun stray bullets flew up from the seabed, turning the guide into mincemeat on the spot.


    Kazuteru was shocked and immediately jumped into the sea, only to see the yacht above suddenly explode. It turned out that the drone¡¯s bullets had hit the fuel tank directly. Diesel from the fuel tank leaked and caused a major explosion. The blast inflicted heavy casualties on the people on the yacht, those lucky not to be killed by the explosion were burnt or injured by the fierce flames, and only Kazuteru, who had jumped into the sea in advance, was unharmed.

 Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: Chapter 70: A Mysterious Peak Emerges_2

    Chapter 91: Chapter 70: A Mysterious Peak Emerges_2


    The yacht that had exploded began to take on water even faster and, within just over ten seconds, had completely sunk to the seabed, vanishing from sight. The diesel fuel leaking on the sea surface continued to burn, illuminating the remaining debris from the yacht.


    Yan Fei¡¯s drone launched a fierce naval cannon attack, wiping out most of the enemies onboard the yacht and their rendezvous vessel with just one encounter, avenging the drone which had been dismembered by the enemy¡¯s laser weapon.


    After sinking the yacht, Yan Fei utilized the quantum radar for scanning and then discovered several enemies that had slipped through the net floating in the seawater. The drone stealthily approached them and used its large caliber naval gun to kill them mercilessly.


    Finally, Yan Fei noticed one last fugitive swiftly swimming towards Shanghai. That fugitive was none other than Kazuteru Oogawaa from the Oogawa Family who had orchestrated the operation and had jumped into the sea early.


    The drone quickly caught up and fired several cannon rounds, but to its surprise, Kazuteru Oogawa, an exceptional swimmer, anticipated the naval cannon¡¯s trajectory in advance. He dodged the shots in the water with the agility of a fish, narrowly evading the assault. It was clear that Kazuteru Oogawa was a true expert; otherwise, the Oogawa Family would not have entrusted him with such an important mission.


    The drone launched another naval cannon assault, and Kazuteru Oogawa, while swiftly swimming towards Shanghai, continued to observe the trajectory of the underwater cannon shots and once again evaded the attack.


    Having missed twice in a row, Yan Fei¡¯s drone was utterly astonished. Although the naval cannon¡¯s speed and attack range were greatly reduced underwater, and its power was not half of what it was in the air, it remained incredibly deadly. Most people wouldn¡¯t even be able to spot the trajectory of the bullets, let alone avoid them.


    Yet, Kazuteru Oogawa managed it twice. Could he be a monster? It was deep into the night, and beneath the surface, darkness engulfed everything, rendering even the drone¡¯s vision limited. How then could Kazuteru Oogawa detect and evade the bullets aimed at him twice?


    At this thought, Yan Fei secretly felt fortunate. He was glad that his drone had cornered Kazuteru Oogawa here, trapping him in the sea. If he had made it to land and used the city¡¯s buildings for cover, the drone would have had to expend a significant amount of ammunition to kill him.


    Though surprised, Yan Fei was not worried. Even with his remarkable skills, Kazuteru Oogawa would not be able to completely avoid the drone¡¯s attack in the sea. The previous missed shots were due to carelessness. Thus, with the quantum radar locked onto his target, the drone began firing forward, releasing a dense barrage of cannon rounds that sealed off all of Kazuteru Oogawa¡¯s possible escape directions.


    Kazuteru Oogawa, realizing his predicament, stopped moving forward and began diving into the deep sea, once again avoiding Yan Fei¡¯s naval cannon attack.


    Yan Fei sneered. If Kazuteru Oogawa had been at the surface, it might have been tolerable, but once in the deep sea, it was as good as losing his ability to resist. So, Yan Fei locked onto Kazuteru Oogawa again and let loose a barrage of cannon rounds. After reaching the seabed, the increased pressure of the seawater greatly slowed Kazuteru Oogawa¡¯s actions, making it impossible for him to dodge the bullets. Despite his desperate attempts to evade, his body was hit by a cannon round.


    Kazuteru Oogawa¡¯s body shook, and a burst of blood bloomed; his speed slowed even further. The drone¡¯s gun barrel rotated again, and a string of bullets were fired, all striking Kazuteru Oogawa¡¯s body. His body was torn apart and he died instantly. As his mangled corpse slowly sank, there was no further movement. This formidable expert had died a stifled death in the vast sea without anyone witnessing his full potential.


    It was only then that Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief, his dealings with the Oogawa Family¡¯s assault finally resolved, ensuring his and Lu Pingping¡¯s safety.


    Yan Fei was not one to forgive and forget easily. Having nearly been abducted by the aggressors and his drone dismembered by their laser weapon, he bore no goodwill towards Japan, and even less so towards the Oogawa Family who were directly responsible, imbuing within him a murderous intent. He had decided that once his body fully recovered, he would head to Japan to teach the Oogawa Family a lesson they would never forget.


    Of course, Wangde Food and the masterminds behind this incident, Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa, would also pay a price. In Yan Fei¡¯s possession were video evidences of their plan to undermine his company. These videos were certainly meant to be uploaded to the internet, intending to ruin Wangde Food¡¯s reputation. As for Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa, he would personally ensure they met their end.


    When Yan Fei opened his auxiliary brain, he discovered the Merit Points he had earned from this attack: carrying out a naval cannon attack in the sea off Shanghai, killing 11 people, earning 11 Merit Points; launching a naval cannon attack, sinking one yacht, earning 50 Merit points; altogether from this sortie, he earned 61 Merit Points. In total, he had accumulated 1850 Merit Points. Although the points gained this time were few, a mosquito¡¯s leg is still flesh, and his drone was one step closer to an upgrade.


    Just as Yan Fei was feeling increasingly better because he had wiped out a kidnap squad of the Oogawa Family, causing his Drone Merit Points to rise once again, the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Dream Technology headquarters office suddenly exploded, sending glass debris flying everywhere.


    Yan Fei was startled and used the last of his strength to pull Lu Pingping behind him for protection, only for his own back to be slashed by the flying glass, drenching him in blood. Then, Yan Fei saw a burly man clad in black standing in front of the shattered window.


    Yan Fei was shocked and immediately called out, ¡°Captain Wang!¡±


    The man in black spoke in broken Chinese, ¡°Yan Fei, there¡¯s no use calling out, I have already taken down your security. But don¡¯t worry, they¡¯re not harmed. My purpose today is only you and Lu Pingping behind you.¡±


    A chill settled in Yan Fei¡¯s heart as he suddenly realized that there was a significant oversight in his strategy from what this man in black had said. The question was, how many groups did the Oogawa Family send to carry out the kidnapping?


    Yan Fei had previously thought that the Oogawa Family had only dispatched people to infiltrate Shanghai by sea, so he had stationed the Drones over the ocean. Now, it seemed that the group led by Kazuteru Oogawa, who snuck into Shanghai from sea, was just one part of the Oogawa Family¡¯s forces. They might not even be the main kidnap squad; their task could very well be to escort the others safely out of China once the kidnapping was successful, as evidenced by the Red Dragon still lurking submerged just off the coast of Shanghai.


    The real executor of the kidnapping plan sent by the Oogawa Family might well be this man in black. Initially indiscernible in nationality, his broken Chinese and the hint of a Japanese accent suggested that he was probably the true executor of this operation for the Oogawa Family.


    This man in black stood there, exuding a strong sense of oppression over Yan Fei. With his current insight, Yan Fei could tell at a glance that this man was terrifyingly powerful, far exceeding the blonde woman he had encountered in Africa.


    As a result of the backlash from the dismemberment of his Drone Avatar, Yan Fei had utterly lost his combat power and still hadn¡¯t recovered even a tiny bit of it. In other words, Yan Fei was now at his weakest in terms of combat power in his entire life, unable to beat even an ordinary person, let alone confront this incredibly powerful man in black.


    Yan Fei suffered from an intelligence shortfall, leading to a fatal mistake in his battle plan. He had thought he could use the power of the Drones to eliminate all incoming enemies, which is why he stationed them at sea. Despite complications, even having a Drone dismembered by a laser weapon, he ultimately managed to use the Drones to wipe out Kazuteru Oogawa¡¯s squad that attacked from the sea.


    However, Yan Fei lacked thorough consideration and missed something while focusing on something else. Although he had eliminated the enemies on the sea surface, he neglected the enemies on land, leaving his headquarters defenseless and with no formidable defense force in place, allowing the real enemy to infiltrate while his physical body was incapable of resistance.


    Since obtaining his Drone Avatar, Yan Fei had never faced a formidable enemy without any means to fight back. Tonight, he was about to face the most difficult challenge of his life.


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 Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous

    Chapter 92: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous


    Yan Fei forced himself to remain calm while he urgently commanded the Drone in the Shanghai¡¯s offshore skies to ascend rapidly and fly towards the city area at high speed. At this point, he could no longer concern himself with concealing the Drone¡¯s presence, nor care if it was discovered by others; he only hoped the Drone could return to Shanghai in the shortest time possible to alleviate the crisis he and Lu Pingping were facing.


    Although Yan Fei had lost his combat power, his eyesight was still sharp. The man in black was no ordinary adversary, his strength even greater than the blonde woman he had encountered in Africa. Even in his prime, without relying on the Drone, Yan Fei would not be a match for the man in black, let alone now when he was completely powerless. All he could do was to try to buy time and wait for the return of the Drone, hoping to turn the tables and counterattack.


    The man in black looked at Yan Fei and Lu Pingping but didn¡¯t immediately make a move. Instead, he glanced at his watch, then outside the building, appearing somewhat anxious. Yan Fei understood that the man in black must be waiting for the elite team from the Oogawa Family coming from the sea, but he did not know that they would never be able to arrive.


    The man in black completely disregarded Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, observing the outside of the building without any inhibition. This indicated that the man in black was confident in his own strength, not worried at all that Yan Fei and Lu Pingping could escape.


    To buy time, Yan Fei asked, ¡°Who are you? Why have you come here?¡±


    Surprisingly, the man in black answered honestly, ¡°My name is Hideo Oogawa, from Japan¡¯s Oogawa Family. As for why I¡¯m here? I received orders from my family to capture you and the woman behind you and bring you back to Japan.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s back was filled with shards of glass, blood dripping everywhere, and it had even pooled on the floor around him. Lu Pingping came out from behind Yan Fei, holding him as he completely lost strength. She started to remove the glass from his body and tore off pieces of her own clothing to bandage his wounds and stop the bleeding. While bandaging Yan Fei, she said, ¡°I understand, you¡¯ve come to capture us because of the Weight Loss Cookie formula of our company, right?¡±


    Previously, Yan Fei had told Lu Pingping about Wangde Food, but he didn¡¯t mention the company¡¯s background and the Japanese¡¯s intention to kidnap them. However, Lu Pingping was very smart and deduced Hideo Oogawa¡¯s background from their brief conversation.


    The man in black looked at Lu Pingping appreciatively, not stopping her bandaging actions, and said, ¡°Exactly, our people previously stole your Weight Loss Cookie formula, but we couldn¡¯t produce a qualified product. So, we believe you¡¯ve hidden the real formula data, and capturing you to take back to Japan is to get the real formula.¡±


    Yan Fei pushed Lu Pingping away and said to the man in black, ¡°You really are relentless, actually daring to come here in person and even to kidnap. But your target is me; I know the true formula of the product, this woman knows nothing.¡±


    Seeing escape was impossible, Yan Fei told the man in black that he held the real formula data; even if he was temporarily captured, it wouldn¡¯t matter. All he needed was to endure this period, and once the Drone returned to Shanghai, he would be able to fight back. To avoid involving Lu Pingping, he exposed himself voluntarily, wanting to keep her safe.


    The man in black laughed, ¡°I am a simple man, not as clever as you. I don¡¯t know who holds the product formula, so I must employ the simplest approach, which is to take both of you back to Japan. Once there, under the hands of the family elite, naturally, we will uncover all the information we want.¡±


    Lu Pingping suddenly sneered and said, ¡°I¡¯ve heard about your Oogawa Family. Although not very renowned worldwide, you have deep roots and the power to turn things upside down in Japanese politics. I¡¯m certain you¡¯ve done your research before coming here; this man is simply a nouveau riche from demolition settlements, with a bit of money but no education or skills. How could he possibly have such a high-tech formula? I previously met a down-and-out expert in Beijing and bought the secret of the Weight Loss Cookies from him, so the ultimate secret of this company is known to no one but me. I can share this secret with you, but only if you fulfill a condition. If you don¡¯t comply, I will immediately bite my tongue and kill myself, and I won¡¯t share the formula with you, leaving your efforts in vain.¡±


    Yan Fei was moved by her act. He knew Lu Pingping was trying to protect him by deceiving the man in black. But as a man, how could he hide behind a woman? Before he could speak, the man in black already said, ¡°Lu Pingping, our Oogawa Family has investigated you, and we know you are capable, which I, as a man, respect. So, go ahead and state your condition, and let¡¯s see if I can agree to it.¡±


    Lu Pingping pointed at Yan Fei and said, ¡°Let him go, and I will come with you, and also tell you the formula for the product.¡±


    The man in black shook his head and said, ¡°Impossible, my orders are to capture both of you, not one less. Whether or not I get the product formula doesn¡¯t really matter much to me. I am a martial artist, only interested in training. So I cannot fulfill your request.¡±


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the Drone Avatar was rapidly flying towards the Shanghai city area, but it was still some distance away from the Dream Technology headquarters, requiring at least two more minutes to arrive. Therefore, time was of the essence for Yan Fei.

 Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous_2

    Chapter 93: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous_2


    So Yan Fei began to delay time by saying, ¡°Hideo Oogawa, you should know that I have defeated a Taekwondo master from South Korea. I am a martial artist, and not just any, but a super expert. If it were normal times, if you dared to speak to me this way, I would kill you as easily as killing a dog. It¡¯s only because I¡¯m injured now that you are acting arrogantly here.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa laughed heartily and said, ¡°To claim to be a martial artist, moreover a super expert, just because you defeated a Taekwondo performer is really laughable. It¡¯s not that I look down on you Chinese martial artists, but those so-called experts are nothing before me, only fit to be captured without a fight. I don¡¯t even take them seriously.¡±


    No sooner had Hideo Oogawa¡¯s words fallen than a voice emerged in the room.


    ¡°Hideo Oogawa, what a big mouth you have, not fearing a gust of wind could twist your tongue! This is China, not Japan!¡±


    The voice suddenly appeared, its volume fluctuating yet starkly clear. It was elusive, echoing everywhere, making it impossible to pinpoint the speaker¡¯s location.


    Hideo Oogawa, who had been full of confidence, changed his expression. He swiftly moved towards Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, only to find his vision blur as a young man suddenly appeared in front of Yan Fei and Lu Pingping. The young man emitted a very clean vibe, and upon appearing, he smiled at Hideo Oogawa.


    Hideo Oogawa halted in his steps, surprised, ¡°Duan Hongye, it¡¯s you! What are you doing here?¡±


    The man named Duan Hongye replied, ¡°Hideo Oogawa, this is China, the turf of the China Special Duties Unit. Why can¡¯t I be here? As for you, daring to try to kidnap one of China¡¯s excellent entrepreneurs, it seems you are tired of living.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa¡¯s face went through a succession of changes as he suddenly backed away. Just like that, he retreated and jumped out of the shattered window, vanishing from sight.


    Duan Hongye stepped forward to look at the night sky where Hideo Oogawa had disappeared, but he did not say a word. After a while, he turned to look at Yan Fei and said, ¡°Yan Fei, that Japanese man is gone, and since I¡¯ve shown up here, he won¡¯t come back. So you can rest assured, no one else will come after you now.¡±


    Not only was the room¡¯s floor scattered with glass shards, but also Yan Fei¡¯s blood. Due to the bleeding not being stopped, the blood kept flowing out, with one stream reaching Duan Hongye¡¯s feet, nearly staining his shoes. Duan Hongye showed a trace of an enigmatic expression, then shifted his feet to avoid the blood.


    Duan Hongye continued, ¡°This is China, the domain of our own Chinese people. Nobody can run wild here. If you have any trouble in the future, remember to seek help from the local government departments. You are a legitimate Chinese enterprise, one of our own. As long as you¡¯re within the country, there is no problem we cannot solve.¡±


    Yan Fei, observing the clean young man who had suddenly appeared claiming to be from the China Special Duties Unit, felt a wave of extreme danger in his heart. He watched Duan Hongye stand there, looking as if he didn¡¯t exist at all¡ªa conflicting feeling that nearly made Yan Fei uncomfortably nauseous. He immediately labeled Duan Hongye as extremely dangerous.


    Apart from Coach Wang Yong, who had taught Yan Fei martial arts, Duan Hongye¡¯s strength far surpassed any expert Yan Fei had known before. The very formidable experts he had met before seemed pitifully weak in front of Duan Hongye, not to mention himself.


    Moreover, Yan Fei recognized this Duan Hongye; he was the same young man who had appeared at Shanghai Port on the night he had killed Zhang Baocheng. At that time, due to the distance, he hadn¡¯t noticed how formidable Duan Hongye was. Now, facing him personally, he immediately sensed his terror. Even Hideo Oogawa, who seemed lawless, fled upon seeing Duan Hongye.


    Duan Hongye watched Yan Fei as if trying to find something in his eyes, but, unfortunately, Yan Fei appeared entirely natural and didn¡¯t give anything away. Duan Hongye suddenly said, ¡°Let¡¯s part here, and hope to meet again in the future!¡±


    Then, as Yan Fei and Lu Pingping¡¯s vision blurred, Duan Hongye suddenly vanished, leaving no trace of how he had left, as ineffable as his arrival had been. If not for the burst windows, the shattered glass, and the pool of blood on the floor, Yan Fei would have doubted whether what he just experienced was an illusion.


    Lu Pingping had never encountered such extraordinary individuals before, and seeing Duan Hongye¡¯s abilities left her stunned. Yet, she, unlike Yan Fei, failed to recognize the frightening aspects of Duan Hongye. She saw Yan Fei struggling to stand and hurried over to support him. The two leaned on each other and went to the broken window to look down, only to see darkness below, unable to discern any direction the Oogawa hero or Duan Hongye might have gone¡­


    Now that the most significant threat had been driven away by Duan Hongye, Yan Fei let out a sigh of relief. The Drone Avatar, which had been dashing wildly over the sea, immediately slowed down and decreased its altitude before diving back into the sea bed. At this point, the Drone Avatar was less than five kilometers away from the Shanghai coastline. The drone continued its stealthy underwater journey, turned around, and headed towards the lurking spot of the Red Dragon Submarine off the Shanghai coast.


    Having witnessed Duan Hongye¡¯s unpredictable powers, Yan Fei realized the nation¡¯s strength. Fortunately, he hadn¡¯t directly challenged the state¡¯s authority; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Seeing Yan Fei covered in wounds and still bleeding, Lu Pingping immediately called for an ambulance. Believing in Duan Hongye¡¯s parting promise, Yan Fei was convinced there wouldn¡¯t be any more trouble tonight and thus didn¡¯t stop Lu Pingping from calling. Although his robust recovery abilities meant his injuries would heal before long, he didn¡¯t want to continue worrying the woman who cared for him.


    About ten minutes later, the drone arrived at the seabed location marked by the Auxiliary Brain and discovered the Red Dragon Submarine lurking static on the seafloor.


    The location was only forty kilometers away from Shanghai¡¯s city area, close enough for the drone¡¯s Quantum Radar to connect with the city¡¯s Internet network. The drone activated its Quantum Radar and began searching for nearby free WIFI, eventually connecting to a bar¡¯s free WIFI at the Shanghai Port.


    The Drone Avatar began to access the Internet, finding the Shanghai Public Security Bureau¡¯s website, and left a message indicating it had discovered a Japanese Soryu-class Submarine lurking offshore from Shanghai. The submarine was deemed a threat to national security, accompanied by a map pinpointing the location of the Red Dragon.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t just leave a message on the Shanghai Public Security Bureau¡¯s website. He also contacted the websites of China¡¯s Ministry of Public Security, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Ministry of National Defense, and the Central Military Commission, repeatedly sending the same message.


    With the Drone Avatar beneath the sea and unable to launch missiles, depending solely on the drone¡¯s Naval Cannon was insufficient to sink the Red Dragon Submarine. However, having almost suffered greatly at the hands of the Oogawa Family that night and with his drone once dismembered by a Japanese laser weapon, Yan Fei was filled with rage. Therefore, he sent the location of the Soryu-class Submarine to the national websites, leaving it up to the country to deal with the Red Dragon.


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 Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous

    Chapter 94: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous


    Yan Fei forced himself to remain calm, his heart commanding the Drone to ascend from the Shanghai sea swiftly and fly toward the city area at high speed. At this point, he could no longer care about keeping the Drone¡¯s traces hidden, nor if it was discovered by others; he just hoped it could return to Shanghai as quickly as possible to avert the crisis he and Lu Pingping were facing.


    Although Yan Fei had lost his combat power, his eyesight remained sharp. The man in black was extraordinary, even stronger than the blonde woman he had encountered in Africa. Even in his prime, without relying on the Drone, Yan Fei would not have been a match for the man in black, let alone now when he was utterly incapacitated. All he could do was try to stall for time and wait for the Drone¡¯s return to turn the situation around.


    The man in black eyed Yan Fei and Lu Pingping but did not immediately move to attack. Instead, he glanced at his watch, then at the building exterior, betraying an anxious demeanor. Yan Fei understood that the man in black was surely waiting for an elite team from the Oogawa Family to arrive from the sea, but what he did not know was that the elite team would never make it in time.


    The man in black, utterly dismissing Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, observed the building exterior carelessly. This showed his confidence in his own strength and total lack of concern about their potential escape.


    Yan Fei started to buy time, asking, ¡°Who are you? Why have you come here?¡±


    Surprisingly, the man in black replied candidly, ¡°My name is Hideo Oogawa, from Japan¡¯s Oogawa Family. As for why I¡¯m here? It¡¯s because I¡¯ve been ordered by my family to capture you and the woman behind you and bring you back to Japan.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s back was riddled with glass shards, blood dripping all over, even the floor was stained with it. Lu Pingping emerged from behind Yan Fei, holding him as he had completely lost his strength, and began to remove the glass from his body. She tore off her own clothes to bandage and stop his bleeding. While dressing Yan Fei¡¯s wounds, she said, ¡°I get it; you¡¯re here to kidnap us for our Company¡¯s formula for the Weight Loss Cookies, aren¡¯t you?¡±


    Yan Fei had previously told Lu Pingping about the issues with Wangde Food, just not that the Japanese were behind their kidnapping. But Lu Pingping was very smart and had deduced Hideo Oogawa¡¯s background from their brief conversation.


    The man in black watched Lu Pingping with appreciation, not stopping her from bandaging, and said, ¡°Correct, our people previously stole your formula for the Weight Loss Cookies, but we couldn¡¯t produce a qualified product. We believe you¡¯ve hidden the real formula, and capturing you is for obtaining that very formula.¡±


    Yan Fei pushed Lu Pingping away and told the man in black, ¡°You really are persistent, daring to come after us and even kidnap people. However, your target is me; I know the real formula of the product. This woman knows nothing.¡±


    Facing no escape, Yan Fei informed the man in black that he was in possession of the real formula data. Even if he were temporarily taken away, it wouldn¡¯t matter. As long as he survived this period and waited for the Drone to return to Shanghai, he would be able to turn the tables. He exposed himself to protect Lu Pingping and keep her safe.


    The man in black smirked, ¡°I¡¯m a simple man, not as clever as you. I don¡¯t know which of you has the product formula, so I have to take the simplest approach¡ªtake both of you back to Japan. Once there, under the family elites¡¯ methods, we¡¯ll inevitably find out all the information we want to know.¡±


    Lu Pingping suddenly sneered, ¡°I¡¯ve heard of your Oogawa Family. While not very famous worldwide, you have deep roots, enough to turn the tides in Japan¡¯s political arena. I believe you¡¯ve done your research before coming. This man is just a demolition nouveau riche, handy with a bit of money but uneducated. How could he possibly possess such high-technology formula? I bought the formula for the Weight Loss Cookies from a down-and-out expert in Beijing, so the ultimate secret of our Company is known to no one but me. I can tell you this secret, but I have one condition. If you don¡¯t agree, I will bite my tongue and commit suicide, taking the product formula to my grave and leaving you empty-handed.¡±


    Moved inside, Yan Fei knew Lu Pingping was trying to protect him by deceiving the man in black. How could he, a man of honor, hide behind a woman? Before he could speak, the man in black said, ¡°Lu Pingping, our Oogawa Family has investigated you. I, as a man, admire your capability. So, say your condition, let¡¯s see if I can agree.¡±


    Pointing at Yan Fei, Lu Pingping stated, ¡°Let him go, and I¡¯ll come with you and give you the product formula.¡±


    The man in black shook his head, ¡°Impossible. My orders are to take both of you, not one less. Whether or not we get the product formula doesn¡¯t really concern me; I am a martial artist, only interested in cultivation, so I can¡¯t fulfill your request.¡±


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the Drone Avatar was speeding towards the city area of Shanghai. However, it was still some distance away from the city, and it would take at least two more minutes to reach Dream Technology headquarters, making every second critical for Yan Fei.

 Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous_2

    Chapter 95: Chapter 71 Extremely Dangerous_2


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    So Yan Fei began to stall for time and said, ¡°Hideo Oogawa, you should know that I have defeated a Taekwondo master from South Korea; I am also a martial artist, and a super expert at that. If it were under normal circumstances, and you dared to speak to me like this, I would kill you as easily as killing a dog. It¡¯s just that I am injured now, which is why you are acting arrogant here.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa burst into laughter and said, ¡°Claiming to be a martial artist, even a super expert, just because you beat Taekwondo performers that can only put on a show, is truly laughable. I don¡¯t mean to belittle you martial artists of China, but those experts are nothing more than easy captures before me, I simply disregard them.¡±


    No sooner had Hideo Oogawa finished speaking than a voice appeared in the room.


    ¡°Hideo Oogawa, such arrogance. Aren¡¯t you afraid of the wind snapping your tongue? This is China, not Japan!¡±


    This voice suddenly emerged, its volume fluctuating, yet it was incredibly clear. Ethereal and elusive, echoing from all directions, it was impossible to tell the location of the speaker.


    Hideo Oogawa¡¯s confident expression changed as he swiftly moved to close in on Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, only to find his vision blur. Suddenly, a young man appeared in front of Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, giving off an extremely clean vibe. As soon as he appeared, he smiled at Hideo Oogawa.


    Hideo Oogawa halted and with a look of surprise asked, ¡°Duan Hongye, is that you! Why are you here?¡±


    The man named Duan Hongye replied, ¡°Hideo Oogawa, this is China, the territory of the China Special Duties Unit. Why can¡¯t I be here? But you, you actually plan to kidnap one of our esteemed entrepreneurs of China, it seems you truly have a death wish.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa¡¯s face went through a series of changes, his body suddenly retreating, and just like that, he leapt out through the shattered window and disappeared from sight.


    Duan Hongye took a step forward, gazing into the night sky from where Hideo Oogawa had vanished, but said nothing. After a while, he turned to Yan Fei and said, ¡°Yan Fei, that Japanese man has gone. My presence here guarantees he won¡¯t come back, so you can rest assured, no one will come after you again.¡±


    The floor of the room was not only covered with glass shards but also with Yan Fei¡¯s blood. Since the bleeding hadn¡¯t stopped, blood continued to seep out. One particular stream of blood reached Duan Hongye¡¯s feet, threatening to dirty his shoes. Duan Hongye showed a mysterious expression, then shifted his footsteps to avoid the blood.


    Duan Hongye continued, ¡°This is China, the land of our own Chinese people, and no one can run wild here. If any trouble arises in the future, remember to ask the local government departments for help. You run a lawful business in China, you are one of us, and as long as it¡¯s within our borders, there is nothing we can¡¯t handle.¡±


    Yan Fei looked at this suddenly-appeared self-proclaimed member of the China Special Duties Unit, a clean young man, feeling an extreme sense of danger. Watching Duan Hongye stand there as if he didn¡¯t exist, this conflicting sensation was almost unbearably distressing, prompting Yan Fei to immediately label Duan Hongye as extremely dangerous.


    Other than Coach Wang Yong who had taught him martial arts, Duan Hongye¡¯s strength far exceeded that of any experts Yan Fei had previously encountered. Those very formidable experts he had previously met seemed weak and helpless before Duan Hongye, to say nothing of himself.


    And Yan Fei did recognize this Duan Hongye. He was the young man who had appeared at Shanghai Port the night he killed Zhang Baocheng. At that time, due to the distance between them, he hadn¡¯t realized Duan Hongye¡¯s potency. Now, facing him directly, he instantly recognized the terror. Even Hideo Oogawa, who had appeared lawless, had fled upon seeing Duan Hongye.


    Duan Hongye looked at Yan Fei as if trying to discover something in his eyes. Unfortunately for him, Yan Fei appeared natural, and Duan Hongye could not discern anything. Suddenly, Duan Hongye said, ¡°Let¡¯s part ways here, until we meet again!¡±


    Then, before Yan Fei and Lu Pingping¡¯s eyes blurred, Duan Hongye vanished, leaving no inkling of how he had departed. It was as inexplicable as his appearance, utterly defying any rationale. Were it not for the office¡¯s shattered windows and the glass shards and blood on the floor, Yan Fei might have even doubted whether the experience had been an illusion.


    Lu Pingping, who had never seen such extraordinary figures, was stunned by Duan Hongye¡¯s abilities. Unlike Yan Fei, she failed to sense the terror Duan Hongye possessed. Seeing Yan Fei struggle to stand, she hurriedly went to support him. The two huddled together at the broken window, looking down into the darkness, seeing nothing of where Hideo Oogawa and Duan Hongye might have gone¡­


    Now that the biggest threat had been scared off by Duan Hongye, Yan Fei relaxed. The Drone Avatar rushing across the sea¡¯s surface immediately slowed down and descended. Then its nose dipped as it submerged once more, approaching the coastline of Shanghai only five kilometers away. As the drone navigated underwater toward the lurking location of the Red Dragon Submarine off Shanghai¡¯s coast, it made a turn.


    Having witnessed Duan Hongye¡¯s unfathomable abilities, Yan Fei finally understood the strength of the nation. Fortunately, he had not directly challenged the government¡¯s authority, or the consequences would have been unimaginable. Seeing Yan Fei bloodied and injured, Lu Pingping immediately called for an ambulance. Trusting Duan Hongye¡¯s assurance, Yan Fei believed there would be no further incidents tonight and did not stop her. Although he had strong regenerative abilities and would soon recover from his wounds, he didn¡¯t want to worry the woman who cared for him anymore.


    Ten minutes later, the drone reached the Auxiliary Brain-marked seafloor and found the Red Dragon Submarine lurking motionlessly.


    The location was only forty kilometers away from Shanghai¡¯s city area, and the drone¡¯s Quantum Radar was now able to connect to the city¡¯s internet network. So the drone activated the Quantum Radar and started searching for nearby free WIFI, successfully connecting to the WIFI of a bar at Shanghai Port.


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 Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: Chapter 72 The Distant Africa

    Chapter 96: Chapter 72 The Distant Africa


    After this harrowing experience, Yan Fei realized a lot of things. There are indeed many remarkable and extraordinary individuals in this world, and they are all very formidable, making his current level of strength look paltry in their eyes.


    Not to mention Duan Hongye, as she is simply too powerful and on a different level; even Hideo Oogawa is not someone that Yan Fei can handle at the moment. What¡¯s more, his Drone Avatar faces many threats, including the mysterious and deadly laser weapons which are its nemesis. Additionally, the attack capability of the drone underwater is extremely weak; even under continuous assault from the Drone Avatar¡¯s naval cannon, the defense of a Soryu-class Submarine¡¯s hull cannot be breached in the deep sea.


    From this lesson, Yan Fei gained a better understanding of his own strengths and weaknesses. However, he wasn¡¯t discouraged, because his Drone Avatar could be upgraded, and once the drone underwent another upgrade, his strength would surge once again, allowing him to confront these experts head-on. With another upgrade based on the ¡°Predator Drone,¡± its combat power would be undoubtedly even more terrifying, and it would possess the ability to fight a deep-sea submarine.


    Yan Fei was not the sort to forget a grudge easily. Although the formula for his weight loss cookies stolen by the Oogawa Family was not the real one, it still left him feeling indignant. Moreover, he and Lu Pingping had been nearly kidnapped by them, which fueled his anger. Even though he had already annihilated a team of experts sent by the Oogawa Family on the sea and caused the Japanese government to lose a high-tech submarine, none of these actions were enough to quell his rage.


    Now, Yan Fei¡¯s most important task was to get enough rest in the hospital. Once his body fully recovered, he would head to Japan to seek revenge against the Oogawa Family. However, his injuries this time were quite peculiar; losing a lot of blood from cuts by glass shards did not greatly affect him, but what actually hindered Yan Fei¡¯s ability to move was the Spiritual Soul Tearing caused by his Drone Avatar being destroyed by the laser weapon. Although the Drone Avatar later auto-repaired itself, the damage to Yan Fei¡¯s Spiritual Soul had not healed as quickly, so he could only wait patiently for the healing of his Spiritual Soul. Before his Spiritual Soul fully recovered, his physical body was unable to take any action.


    Yan Fei was definitely going to seek revenge against the Oogawa Family in Japan, but he wouldn¡¯t forget about Wangde Food in China. So, he uploaded the video footage he secretly recorded that night to the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain, then, under his direction, the Auxiliary Brain edited the video and added a great deal of text commentary. He then used the quantum radar of the drone to connect to some free WIFI in the Shanghai city area and uploaded these videos and text images to various major forums and news websites within China.


    Very quickly, the internet was flooded with videos of Japanese individuals stealing top-secret manufacturing processes from a Chinese enterprise, and the two Japanese in the video even attempted to kidnap an outstanding Chinese entrepreneur for their unspeakable objectives. With Yan Fei¡¯s deliberate editing, Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa appeared incredibly nefarious in the video, instantly inciting dislike from viewers, whereas Dream Foods seemed very pitiful and garnered sympathy.


    These videos spread like wildfire, appearing everywhere on major websites, even on personal sites with hardly any traffic. Even if these videos were deleted, they would be re-uploaded in a very short time under the control of the Auxiliary Brain to ensure the videos remained trending.


    Soon enough, these videos, tirelessly promoted by the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain, went viral on the internet. People then realized that there was an enterprise within China that survived by stealing business secrets from competitors; what infuriated them even more was that it was a Japanese enterprise fully controlled by Japanese capital. They were even more outraged to learn that this Japanese enterprise also owned a garbage import plant, massively importing non-compliant trash from overseas for profit, causing significant damage and impact on China¡¯s domestic environment.


    Wangde Food rapidly became infamous domestically, and Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa, being well-informed, fled China for Japan as soon as they got wind of it. Thus, by the time the police arrived at Wangde Food, they only managed to apprehend the production manager, Manager Xiang. Unfortunately, he knew little, and the police didn¡¯t obtain any useful information from him.


    Following a detailed review of the videos made public online and the testimony of Manager Xiang, the relevant departments listed Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa as criminal suspects and issued a worldwide warrant for their arrest, demanding their extradition from the Japanese government. Regrettably, the Japanese government refused the extradition request from China, citing insufficient evidence. Consequently, China and Japan once again entered a mode of dispute, with both sides exchanging accusations and neither willing to back down.


    Within China, those agents who had abandoned Dream Foods to cheer for Wangde Food were all being investigated by the national authorities, and it seemed they wouldn¡¯t be able to disentangle themselves from the affair anytime soon. Furthermore, the police also arrested several experts and verified account holders who were taking money to do dirty work, initiating criminal prosecutions against them. Also apprehended were several organized ¡°water army¡± groups, to the excitement of the onlooking crowd.


    As the victim, Dream Foods re-emerged on the national stage, and the knowledge of their weight loss cookies spread to more consumers, resulting in a sales surge to 100,000 boxes per day in a short period of time. Sensing an opportunity, overseas businessmen began arriving in Shanghai to discuss with Lu Pingping the possibility of expanding the weight loss cookies into the international market.


    In this incident, Dream Foods may have been the victim, but Lu Pingping skillfully used this favorable wind, coupled with her expert operational and planning abilities, to take her family¡¯s product sales to the next level, fully displaying Lu Pingping¡¯s managerial and operational talents.


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    In the remote village of Aywei in Kenya, near the border with Tanzania, the Temporary Hospital of the M¨¦decins Sans Fronti¨¨res (Doctors Without Borders) organization that Wen Rou belonged to had not seen any new cases of Ebola Virus infection or deaths for some time. Only then did the doctors begin to relax, as this situation represented the control of the latest Ebola Virus outbreak.


    Wen Rou also heaved a sigh of relief. She had seen too many patients die in agony, helpless, all of which saddened her greatly. She only felt some respite when she thought of a certain someone.


    Then, one midday, unexpected visitors arrived at the Temporary Hospital. Three plainly dressed Caucasian men, accompanied by several local government officials, came to the Temporary Hospital.


    Wen Rou was summoned by these men to a secluded room. After a brief introduction from the local government officials, who then left, the three Caucasian men sat behind a table equipped with some unknown instruments, beginning their questioning of Wen Rou.


    ¡°Miss Wen Rou, are you an American citizen?¡±


    Wen Rou answered, ¡°Yes, I am an American national.¡±


    The person opposite asked, ¡°Then are you willing to contribute your strength for the national interest?¡±


    Wen Rou immediately became vigilant, but still said, ¡°I am willing to serve my country within my capacity.¡±


    The person opposite said, ¡°Good, you now know that we are agents of the US CIA Africa Action Group, my name is Kelly, and these two are my colleagues Huo and Thomas. We have come to you, hoping to obtain some definite information from you, something that¡¯s totally within your capacity.¡±


    Wen Rou said, ¡°Of course, I am very willing to provide you with information, provided that I know this information.¡±


    That CIA agent named Kelly then said, ¡°About twenty days ago, did your temporary hospital admit a young Chinese man?¡±


    Wen Rou said, ¡°Chinese people rarely appear here, and we have not admitted any young Chinese men.¡±


    Kelly asked, ¡°However, we have received reliable information that you did indeed admit a young Chinese man, and he was unconscious when he was found. It was you who discovered him on the river, and he was treated here for some time.¡±


    Wen Rou shook her head firmly and said, ¡°I have no idea who you¡¯re talking about, I emphasize again, we have not admitted any Chinese men, and I have not found any unconscious people on the river.¡±


    The three CIA agents looked at each other and said, ¡°Miss Wen Rou, are you sure you haven¡¯t admitted any Chinese men? Are you willing to take responsibility for your words?¡±


    Wen Rou affirmed, ¡°I truly have not seen any Chinese men, and I can take responsibility for my words.¡±


    After hearing Wen Rou¡¯s affirmation, the three CIA agents appeared somewhat stunned. They had come prepared today to use the temporary hospital as a breakthrough point to find the information about the suspect who had shot down their five airplanes, killed over a hundred US military soldiers, and murdered a senior CIA agent, but they did not expect the first person they questioned to respond in this manner.


    Agent Kelly pinched the bridge of his nose and said, ¡°Alright, thank you, Miss Wen Rou, for the information you¡¯ve provided. We will proceed with a careful check. Please go to another room to rest for now, but do not leave the premises.¡±


    Wen Rou then got up and left the room. Just as she stepped out, she suddenly sighed and a worried expression appeared on her face.


    Following Wen Rou¡¯s departure, the next person to enter the CIA agents¡¯ room was the chief doctor of the temporary hospital, Dr. Bob, who, after receiving the CIA agents¡¯ introduction, was also asked if the temporary hospital had treated a young Chinese man.


    Dr. Bob showed a puzzled look on his face, thought for a moment, and then said, ¡°Our temporary hospital treats only local blacks infected with the Ebola virus, we definitely haven¡¯t treated any young Chinese men, you must be mistaken.¡±


    The three CIA agents looked at each other with bemusement. After repeated questioning, Dr. Bob still affirmatively said that the temporary hospital had not admitted any young Chinese men. Thus, after Dr. Bob left the room, the other doctors and nurses of the temporary hospital were also one by one questioned by the CIA agents, and without exception, all denied that the temporary hospital had ever treated a young Chinese man.


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 Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: Chapter 73 Mysterious Power

    Chapter 97: Chapter 73 Mysterious Power


    This unexpected situation left the three hopeful CIA agents deeply disappointed, so they called over the CIA informant in the area to question him. It was the intelligence from this local informant that informed the CIA of a Chinese young man being treated at this temporary hospital.


    More than twenty days ago, before US fighter jets, army troops, and senior CIA agents were killed, they had all sent back some intelligence. Although incomplete, these reports all mentioned a Chinese young man. So when the three CIA agents learned that the temporary hospital near the crime scene was treating a Chinese young man, they calculated the timing and suspected that this individual was likely the Chinese person responsible for eliminating a large number of their own nationals and equipment.


    Therefore, the three CIA agents rushed to the temporary hospital, hoping to follow the clues to find the Chinese man. Not only could they recover the mission items lost by the senior CIA agents, but also avenge their compatriots. However, they did not expect to encounter this situation at the temporary hospital. Everyone there denied having treated a Chinese young man, which took them by surprise. They had no choice but to question their informant once again.


    But a strange thing happened. When the three CIA agents questioned the informant once more about the intelligence on the Chinese young man, the informant appeared to be extremely astonished, with a facial expression indicating complete ignorance. He claimed that he had no intelligence on any Chinese young man and had not reported any sightings of such individuals.


    This sudden turn of events left the three CIA agents dumbfounded. They had clearly heard this informant mention this intelligence, and yet he was now denying it. Unfortunately, they had not recorded the intelligence when they received it, so they couldn¡¯t present evidence to confront the informant. The three agents didn¡¯t give up and decided to use a lie detector on the informant. What was even more bizarre was that the data from the lie detector confirmed that the informant wasn¡¯t lying, meaning his statement about not having discovered the Chinese young man was true. The three CIA agents had not received any information about the Chinese young man from the informant.


    This incredible result left the three CIA agents feeling bewildered, even beginning to doubt whether their lives were real or if they were dreaming. One agent had a sudden idea to find out if the words they spoke were true, so he suggested they use the lie detector on each other. But when they tried testing each other with the detector, they found they indeed had received intelligence about the Chinese young man from the informant, and they weren¡¯t lying about it. The entire situation seemed peculiar beyond belief.


    While the three CIA agents felt a chill in their hearts, their colleagues in Kenya¡¯s capital, Nairobi, sent them the latest investigative information. So they left Aywei Village and rushed to Nairobi, where they exchanged intelligence and continued the investigation.


    When Yan Fei seized the rusted gear in Africa, he managed to eliminate the blonde woman and her Caucasian partner Sam and even annihilated the attacking US Army and ground forces. However, his information had leaked to some extent. In this world, it is only the United States that bullies others; nobody dares bully the United States. Therefore, the aggrieved US Government swore to retaliate for this incident and began a massive intelligence collection effort in Africa to find the Chinese man who had challenged them. The three CIA agents who had gone to Aywei Village to gather intelligence were just one team; there was an even larger group of intelligence analysts in Nairobi conducting intelligence analysis.


    At the US Embassy in Nairobi, in the operation analysis room, more than a dozen American intelligence personnel were engaged in tense intelligence exchange and analysis, including the three CIA agents who had just returned from Aywei Village.


    At this time, a black intelligence officer was giving a briefing in front of a projector.


    ¡°We obtained the list of arrivals and departures at Nairobi Airport from a week before the incident and the clearance videos of these individuals entering Nairobi Airport. However, on the morning of the incident, Nairobi Airport¡¯s management system malfunctioned. This malfunction lasted two hours, so we do not have any clearance information or related data during those two hours.¡±


    The person leading this intelligence analysis meeting was a middle-aged Caucasian named Lynch. Upon hearing about the airport malfunction, he immediately furrowed his brow and asked, ¡°Why did the airport¡¯s management system malfunction at that time? Have you looked into the reason?¡±


    The black man replied, ¡°Our technical department has already examined it. The airport¡¯s management system had been used for too long, leading to hardware failure, which resulted in the disruption at that moment, failing to record the data for those two hours. Our technicians have confirmed that this malfunction was accidental and have ruled out human involvement.¡±


    Lynch asked, ¡°So, is there any possibility of recovering the data for those two hours?¡±


    The black man shook his head and said, ¡°We¡¯ve done our best, but the data is permanently lost and cannot be recovered.¡±


    Lynch then asked, ¡°Have you found any suspicious individuals in the other data exported from the airport management system from before then?¡±


    The Black man shook his head again and said, ¡°We have carefully studied those data and analyzed every person who entered Nairobi Airport, compared them with the data in our system, and found no abnormal individuals. To be completely sure, we have also dispatched a large number of personnel to investigate the movements of those who entered Nairobi in person and found no evidence that they were involved in the massacre that night.¡±


    Disappointment flickered in Lynch¡¯s eyes as he said, ¡°You guys take that damaged hard disk back to the domestic area first and seek out experts to recover the data. Also, investigate exactly how many flights arrived at Nairobi Airport during those two hours.¡±


    Another Caucasian man stood up and said, ¡°We have already investigated the airplane landing situation within those two hours and found that only four airplanes landed at Nairobi Airport during that time frame. One from Paris, one from Cairo, one from China, and one from Los Angeles. We have obtained the security check information and cabin recordings of the flights from Paris, Cairo, and Los Angeles at their airports of departure and found no suspicious individuals. Now, we only lack information on the flight from Shanghai. If the enemy indeed entered Nairobi by plane, then the suspect should be on that flight from China.¡±


    Lynch said, ¡°Kenya is a coastal country with many channels to enter, including by sea and land routes, apart from airplanes. However, we are unable to check every one of them, so we can only search through the most likely way to find the suspects, via flights, as this channel would leave the suspects with nowhere to hide. You must immediately seek assistance from the Chinese government, tell them we suspect there are terrorists on that flight and need their relevant data.¡±


    The Caucasian man said, ¡°I have already requested the Chinese side to provide the passenger information for that flight. But they told me their system malfunctioned that day, and by coincidence, all information regarding that flight was lost, and they can¡¯t provide us with the passenger list. They even said the ticketing information for the passengers on that flight is gone, and they themselves have no idea who was on it.¡±


    Lynch slammed the table in anger and said, ¡°Those are just excuses from China, the Chinese man is surely sent by them, of course they would not want to share the information with us.¡±


    The Caucasian man sat down helplessly, and another elderly intelligence agent with graying hair stood up and said, ¡°I have been investigating hotels in the city and suburbs, hoping to find suspicious individuals through their accommodation records. All Chinese people who appeared in these areas were investigated by us. A Chinese man staying at the Nairobi Grand Hotel caught my attention because he checked into the hotel on the day of the incident and spent a long time in his room without anyone knowing what he was doing inside.¡±


    Lynch perked up and quickly asked, ¡°Did you find any useful information?¡±


    The agent with graying hair shook his head and said, ¡°After discovering that the suspicious Chinese man had stayed at the Nairobi Grand Hotel, I immediately conducted a special investigation. When I asked the hotel again about this Chinese individual, they told me no Chinese person had stayed at their hotel. Then I started asking the hotel staff, but a strange thing happened, everyone I had spoken to the first time seemed to collectively have amnesia the second time around, completely unable to remember the Chinese man, and even the surveillance videos and accommodation records of those few days were gone, with no one able to recall what the Chinese man looked like.¡±


    This intelligence bewildered everyone, making it feel like they had encountered some profound mysterious event. By this time, the trio of CIA agents who went to Aywei Village also stood up to report, their accounts were similar to those of the white-haired agent. No matter what, they could not find any information about the Chinese individual, and the intelligence they obtained before and after was contradictory, leaving no one to understand what exactly was happening.


    This situation was incredibly troubling for Lynch, who was in charge of the intelligence analysis, and he felt helpless. The CIA¡¯s intelligence system was extremely powerful, perhaps the best in the world. Usually, finding someone would take only minutes. Yet, in Africa, they encountered this baffling event, as if someone was secretly sabotaging their operation, resulting in contradictory intelligence that left them blind and unable to pinpoint the suspect.


    Had Yan Fei known about everything happening in this room at this moment, he would certainly be astonished, because the trip to Africa that he thought was foolproof had left so many loopholes. But upon knowing the situation, he would be even more surprised, for it seemed as if a Mysterious Power in the darkness was protecting him, erasing all traces he left in Africa, causing even the most capable intelligence system of the US CIA to fail in pinpointing his whereabouts¡­


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 Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Chapter 74 Chasing the Killer in Japan

    Chapter 98: Chapter 74 Chasing the Killer in Japan


    Yan Fei had no idea what was happening in the distant land of Africa; he was engrossed in healing his wounds.


    Ignoring the verbal sparring, Yan Fei silently prepared for his next move. Having narrowly escaped a major setback, he was not about to let the matter rest. The Oogawa Family had overreached, and he intended to make them pay a price.


    To know his enemy, Yan Fei started having the Auxiliary Brain gather intelligence on the Oogawa Family from the Internet. As more data was collected, Yan Fei¡¯s understanding of the Oogawa Family grew, and he was quietly shocked at their scope and reach.


    The Oogawa Family was an ancient Japanese lineage. Though not as visibly prominent as the newer families that had emerged in recent years, they possessed deep historical roots. The Oogawa Family spanned the realms of politics, military, finance, and education in Japan¡ªthey were a true top-tier family. Preferring not to flaunt their status, they kept a low profile, often extending their control over Japanese enterprises through financial maneuvers and building their commercial empire. Their discretion meant that the Oogawa Family was less famous than those frequently in the public eye, yet they wielded astounding resources and influence in Japan, as evidenced by their ability to commandeer a Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine to transport their operatives.


    However, as Japan¡¯s overall economy weakened, the Oogawa Family showed signs of decline, which is why the younger generation out on international experience sought to steal technologies from various nations to restore the Oogawa Family¡¯s prestige. This is also why, when they recognized the immense potential in Yan Fei¡¯s Weight Loss Cookies, they immediately sent subordinates to abduct him.


    In this abduction attempt, the Oogawa Family not only dispatched their top expert, but also mobilized the Red Dragon Submarine of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force for transportation. In the end, for the sake of security, they even employed airborne laser weapons still in the experimental stage. All these measures made Yan Fei acutely aware of the Oogawa Family¡¯s formidable influence and control within Japan.


    Despite the Oogawa Family¡¯s great strength, Yan Fei didn¡¯t take them to heart, knowing he wouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to confront such a behemoth head-on. He had his own distinct advantages. And so, while quietly recuperating and gathering intelligence, Yan Fei awaited the full recovery of his Spiritual Soul. Once healed, he would set out for Japan to execute his revenge plan against the Oogawa Family.


    Twenty days later, Yan Fei¡¯s Spiritual Soul finally regained normalcy, the persistent sensation of weakness from being torn apart dissipated entirely. This ordeal with the Drone Avatar causing Yan Fei¡¯s Divine Soul Tearing made him aware of many things he had previously overlooked, leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of his own power. While his absolute power had not increased further, his strength had significantly enhanced, no longer comparable to his former self.


    Another ten days passed, and Yan Fei tuned his body to its optimal condition, his strength at its peak, ready for action. He informed Lu Pingping that he was contemplating some issues and needed to rest at home for a while; during this time, he didn¡¯t want contact with anyone to avoid interrupting his thoughts, and told her she could handle Company matters on her own.


    Having arranged his work affairs, Yan Fei made some setups in his home to prevent intrusions. Then, on a dark and windy night, he altered his appearance, disguised himself, and quietly boarded a roll-on/roll-off ship bound for Tokyo from Shanghai Port, hiding in the lower deck as the ship set off for Japan.


    Beneath the roll-on/roll-off ship, a Drone clung to the bottom, maintaining the same speed towards Japan, matching the vessel. Yan Fei¡¯s primary objective in going to Japan was to take vengeance on the Oogawa Family by slaying the masterminds Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa; hence, he did not dare enter Japan through conventional means such as planes or ferries, opting instead to smuggle himself in.


    As Yan Fei hid aboard the roll-on/roll-off ship, he utilized his terrifying auditory skills to avoid the crew members. When hungry, he consumed food prepared in Universal Space; when tired, he slept; when bored, he read books. The four-day journey passed quickly, and the ship arrived at the Port of Tokyo, Japan¡¯s largest port. Yan Fei stayed inside the ship without taking action, waiting until nightfall before leaving the vessel, jumping into the sea, and swimming to a secluded area of the Port of Tokyo to officially smuggle himself into Japan.


    Once in Japan, Yan Fei changed into clean clothes prepared in Universal Space, and walked out of the port. He transformed his appearance once more, applying makeup to look like an ordinary middle-aged man. Looking in the mirror, seeing no flaws, he hailed a taxi at the roadside and headed to the Tokyo Suburbs.


    Before coming to Japan, Yan Fei had used the Auxiliary Brain to rent an apartment in Tokyo Suburbs through an international housing service website, providing forged photos and information. The agency had secured him a room for a one-month lease in the Tokyo Suburbs, which would serve as his base of operations during his stay in Japan.


    Yan Fei arrived at the house he had rented via taxi. It was located in the Arakawa District in the northeastern suburbs of Tokyo. The building had two floors, with ten rooms on each, all connected. He had rented one of the rooms¡ªa small studio less than thirty square meters but fully equipped for immediate occupancy.


    His Knowledge Infusion-acquired Japanese language skills were put to use. Without exaggeration, he was now the most proficient Japanese speaker in the world, even capable of speaking the different dialects from all regions of Japan, conducting conversations without any flaws. After presenting his forged documents, he easily received the keys to the house from the Administrator and moved in successfully.


    The rooms to the left and right of Yan Fei¡¯s apartment were also rented out, but the identities of the tenants were unknown. However, Yan Fei was not concerned with his neighbors; he was merely a passerby who neither wanted to be noticed nor to take notice of others¡¯ lives.


    Yan Fei settled into the rental room and first surveyed his surroundings. Seeing nothing unusual, he immediately activated the Drone Avatar lying in wait at the bottom of Tokyo Bay. Using the quantum radar of the Drone Avatar, he located a free WIFI near the port. After connecting to the free WIFI, he began to enter Japan¡¯s internet network and collect data.


    His main purpose in coming to Japan was to take down Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa. These two had used the spies of the Igawa Family to steal the manufacturing process of his weight loss cookies. Although it hadn¡¯t caused any substantial harm to him, they had successfully angered Yan Fei.


    What¡¯s more, when these two found that the stolen manufacturing process was incorrect, they even thought of kidnapping Lu Pingping and Yan Fei, touching Yan Fei¡¯s reverse scale. Later, due to their actions, the situation escalated, resulting in the complete destruction of the drone for the first time, which injured Yan Fei¡¯s Divine Soul, almost leading to his capture by Hideo Oogawa.


    All this had infuriated Yan Fei, so these two Japanese were bound to die this time. Had it not been for Yan Fei¡¯s injured Spiritual Soul preventing him from taking action earlier, he would have already killed them in China rather than letting them escape back to Japan scot-free.


    In China, Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa were somewhat low-key, not many people were aware of their existence. But in Japan, they were quite well-known, as they were the direct descendants of the Oogawa Family. The entertainment paparazzi were still very interested in them. As soon as Yan Fei logged onto the internet, he found news about Jo Oogawa¡ªa gossip report that claimed Jo Oogawa had been frequenting nightclubs with young idol beauties, and he had even been caught on camera by the paparazzi carelessly.


    With this report, Yan Fei immediately traced Jo Oogawa¡¯s whereabouts, saving him the trouble of running around aimlessly to find the man. That evening, he made his way to the reported nightclub in downtown Tokyo, as marked on the map. Indeed, he discovered several young and beautiful idol girls here, but Jo Oogawa was nowhere to be seen.


    However, Yan Fei was not discouraged. He came back the next day to continue his stakeout, but still with no luck. On the third night, though, he finally spotted Jo Oogawa appearing at the nightclub, accompanied by a young and beautiful high-quality lady.


    Yan Fei had completely altered his appearance to look like an ordinary middle-aged man, so Jo Oogawa didn¡¯t notice his presence at all. Even though Yan Fei had seen Jo Oogawa, he didn¡¯t make a move right away. Instead, he sipped his drink while keeping an eye on Jo Oogawa¡¯s movements.


    Maybe it was his failure in China that had affected him, Jo Oogawa no longer had his erstwhile calm demeanor and appeared somewhat reckless and dissipated, giving off an air of a man who had nothing to lose. He was flirting with the beauty by his side and consuming alcohol and cigarettes non-stop, spewing filthy language¡ªa clear sign that his experience in China had led him to seek thrills in the nightclub.


    It wasn¡¯t until one o¡¯clock in the morning that a drunken Jo Oogawa stood up to leave, taking the girl with him from the nightclub.


    Yan Fei followed them out and saw Jo Oogawa take a phone call outside the nightclub. After yelling a few loud words, he angrily hung up and separated from the young beautiful woman, who gave him a dissatisfied look. Then he took a taxi alone and left.


    Yan Fei also hailed a taxi, instructing the driver to closely follow the one Jo Oogawa had taken. The driver initially wanted to refuse, but upon seeing the stack of large bills Yan Fei handed over, he promptly stopped fussing and drove off closely behind, without Yan Fei having to push him.


    The taxi carrying Jo Oogawa drove leisurely eastward for over an hour. Yan Fei checked the map and discovered they had left downtown Tokyo. The taxi continued to a small residential area nearby, where Jo Oogawa¡¯s taxi finally stopped. Jo Oogawa got out, walked around a bend, and in a place where no one else was around, he urinated by a roadside tree.


    Yan Fei¡¯s taxi also stopped at a distance. He paid the fare, got out of the taxi, and followed Jo Oogawa. He intended to strike and kill Jo Oogawa right away, but unfamiliar with Japan and despite having the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s help, it was difficult to find where the Oogawa Family¡¯s Lair was located. So, after a moment¡¯s hesitation, he didn¡¯t initiate the attack but instead followed Jo Oogawa, hoping to first find the address of the Oogawa Family.


    Jo Oogawa arrived at a luxurious bungalow in the front, knocked, and waited. Then the door opened, and he entered.


    Yan Fei took a quick look around, noticing no surveillance cameras. He approached the bungalow swiftly, peeking through the window. Inside he saw a large room that seemed to be a research center of sorts, filled with machines whose functions were not immediately apparent. There were young men and women busily working, and standing next to them was a woman Yan Fei was all too familiar with¡ªRyoko Oogawa, one of the targets of his mission.

 Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Chapter 75 High Technology Analysis

    Chapter 99: Chapter 75 High Technology Analysis


    Yan Fei had a natural allergy to alcohol, so while it looked like he was drinking booze at the nightclub, he had actually swapped it out early on with juice from the Universal Space; otherwise, a man not drinking or picking up girls at a nightclub would indeed be quite odd. Moreover, this was Japan, someone else¡¯s turf. Yan Fei felt a sense of insecurity here and had to stay alert.


    So when Jo Oogawa was stumbling drunk, Yan Fei was completely sober. The moment he saw Ryoko Oogawa here, he was overjoyed, making his three consecutive nights of stakeouts worthwhile. He had been wondering how to find these two culprits, and now, as they appeared before his eyes, Yan Fei was determined to kill them. Therefore, if he made his move, their deaths tonight were certain.


    However, Yan Fei didn¡¯t immediately enter the room to kill Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa. He wanted to gather more intelligence, as the Oogawa Family was also his target and would surely be his long-term adversary; hence, he wanted to collect more information about his opponent. After all, the Auxiliary Brain could only collect information that was publicly available on the Internet and couldn¡¯t access highly confidential intelligence. To understand the Oogawa Family, it was more reliable to hear about them from their own people.


    In the room, Ryoko Oogawa frowned when she saw Jo Oogawa stagger in and said, ¡°Jo Oogawa, you¡¯re such a disappointment. A grown man like you can¡¯t even handle this much adversity, drowning yourself in drink?¡±


    Jo Oogawa found himself a sofa, sat down with a drunken slur, and said, ¡°I messed up our business in China, and the old men in the family are very unhappy with me. They¡¯ve already decided to write me off. You could say my future is ruined. If I don¡¯t drink, what else can I do?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa threw a bottle of water to Jo Oogawa and said, ¡°Have some water and sober up. The responsibility for the incident in China is greater on me than on you, and the punishment I¡¯ve received is harsher. Have you ever seen me as defeated as you are now?¡±


    Jo Oogawa opened the cap, took a sip of water, and sobered up a bit before saying, ¡°You and I are different. You¡¯ll eventually marry into the Yamamoto Family and become the Yamamoto Family¡¯s daughter-in-law. Our Oogawa Family won¡¯t be able to control you then. With your abilities, you can certainly make a comeback in the Yamamoto Family. But I, alive or dead, belong to the Oogawa Family. My life is truly finished now.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa scolded, ¡°Jo Oogawa, the way you¡¯re acting now doesn¡¯t resemble an Oogawa man at all. There¡¯s an old saying in China, ¡®you rise where you fall.¡¯ We¡¯ve taken a hit in China, so we must find a way to atone for our actions. If we can make up for the family¡¯s losses, there¡¯s still a bright future ahead.¡±


    Jo Oogawa sighed and said, ¡°Our loss in China was severe. The expert Kazuteru Oogawa and his team are missing, and I bet they¡¯ve been killed at sea by now. Even Japan¡¯s Red Dragon Submarine was captured by China because of this incident. Most crucially, we still haven¡¯t been able to bring Yan Fei and Lu Pingping back to Japan. With such a great loss, how do you suppose we can atone? How can we recover the family¡¯s losses? How can we get the family to give us another chance?¡±


    A mysterious smile appeared on Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s face as she said, ¡°Don¡¯t be so pessimistic. Maybe I really do have a way to atone! Otherwise, why would I have called you here?¡±


    It turned out that Ryoko Oogawa was the one who had spoken with Jo Oogawa at the nightclub earlier. Jo Oogawa had been very angry then, but now, hearing Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s words, his eyes lit up, and he said eagerly, ¡°Ryoko, do you really have a solution? Tell me quickly.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°After my setback, I¡¯ve been analyzing why we failed. I won¡¯t mention the unavoidable factors, but I¡¯ve mainly been contemplating who filmed our conversation that night and uploaded the video to the Internet. Without that video, even with the family¡¯s devastating loss, we would still have a chance to turn things around. It¡¯s precisely because of that video that we ended up in total defeat, as the family thinks those losses were caused by our compromise of secrets. So, I¡¯ve been investigating who took that video.¡±


    Hope reappeared in Jo Oogawa¡¯s eyes, sobering him up considerably as he asked hurriedly, ¡°Do you have a lead now?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, I¡¯ve made a significant discovery. I gathered these people here specifically to focus on studying this video. We first analyzed the shooting angle of the video, and it was clear it was filmed from outside the wall of my Office. I¡¯m certain that there¡¯s no Surveillance Camera installed at that angle in my Office, and there are no cameras nearby that could have captured the inside of my Office. This means that the video wasn¡¯t filmed by our own cameras. Now, one thing is certain: someone outside my window used equipment to secretly film our conversation that night.¡±


    Seeing the hope-filled eyes of Jo Oogawa, Ryoko Oogawa continued explaining, ¡°So I reviewed all the Cameras in the factory area, and indeed, in the footage from a camera in a remote location, I found a clue.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa snapped her fingers, and a Worker operated the computer. A video appeared on the large liquid-crystal Television in the room, and then the video began playing. The video content was from the Wangde Food Factory, and it was surveillance footage from the night of the incident.

 Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Chapter 75 High Technology Analysis_2

    Chapter 100: Chapter 75 High Technology Analysis_2


    Ryoko Oogawa stared at the static video and suddenly shouted, ¡°Stop,¡± pointing to a location on the television, ¡°Look here.¡±


    Jo Oogawa hesitated, ¡°Are you referring to this blurry shadow? It looks like a cat from its shape.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa hit the play button and saw a shadow flash across the screen and then disappear. She said, ¡°Considering the timing, I am certain that this shadow is not a cat¡ªit must be the person who secretly filmed us that night. He is incredibly cunning, not only perfectly avoiding all the surveillance cameras but also very agile. Even though this camera caught him, there are no clearer images.¡±


    Jo Oogawa was somewhat disappointed, while Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°Although we didn¡¯t capture clearer images, it is no big deal in the face of the latest high technology, because we possess the world¡¯s most cutting-edge image completion technology.¡±


    The technician operated the computer for a while, and the fleeting shadow was extracted from the footage. Then, using the latest high-tech image software for restoration, the image of the shadow slowly became clear. In the end, the figure of the shadow was clearly displayed on the big screen.


    Jo Oogawa was again disappointed and said, ¡°This person is very cunning, spraying reflective material on his face, making the whole face a white light, we didn¡¯t capture anything at all!¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°Don¡¯t rush, keep watching!¡±


    The technician continued to work, and the white light on the shadow¡¯s face gradually faded and then disappeared. In the end, the face of the shadow clearly appeared on the LCD television.


    Ryoko Oogawa proudly said, ¡°How about that, you recognize this person, right?¡±


    Jo Oogawa was shocked, ¡°This is Yan Fei, the boss of Dream Foods, he is the one who secretly filmed us, but how is this possible¡­¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°I couldn¡¯t believe it either when I first saw this footage. Yan Fei may seem to have decent skills, but he comes off as a homebody, harmless to humans and animals, and one would subconsciously underestimate and overlook him. It¡¯s unexpected that he has such capabilities, even personally undertaking the secret filming of our conversation. This also explains why the video was widely spread online and led to our utter defeat. Therefore, our mistake lies in focusing our attention on Lu Pingping and overlooking Yan Fei, which was the fundamental reason for our failure.¡±


    Yan Fei, who was secretly peeping outside the window, was also shocked to see his own clear photo appear on the LCD television. He hadn¡¯t expected his supposedly reliable anti-photography techniques to be full of holes in front of others, and he was secretly amazed at the power of high technology¡ª such a darkened image could be restored, revealing his true appearance, which seemed nearly inconceivable.


    Ryoko Oogawa added, ¡°I dispatched a hacker to invade China¡¯s computer system and found that the day before we discussed the kidnapping, Yan Fei had arrived in Hang City. That evening, he went out alone and took a taxi. We obtained the taxi¡¯s operating data and discovered that Yan Fei got off near our factory. So, by timing, he was probably eavesdropping on our conversation on the first evening.¡±


    Jo Oogawa appeared to realize something and said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then our discussion from the previous day would also have been overheard by him, but why doesn¡¯t the video include the content from that day?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa reasoned, ¡°Perhaps he didn¡¯t carry filming equipment on the first day, so the content of that day wasn¡¯t captured. Otherwise, knowing how much he hates us for stealing his manufacturing process, he would definitely have made the content from that day public as well.¡±


    Jo Oogawa said, ¡°So you¡¯re saying, he already knew about our plans of kidnapping Lu Pingping and their secret maneuvers that day, even the time and place when Kazuteru Oogawaa and the others set off?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa confirmed, ¡°Exactly, Yan Fei knew everything in advance, but he didn¡¯t make any visible preparations on the surface, leading us into a false sense of security, into a trap. The reason our operation failed is very likely because Yan Fei leaked the information. Otherwise, it¡¯s completely inexplicable how such a major loss could occur.¡±


    Jo Oogawa slumped on the couch, despondently, ¡°I never imagined our plans would be ruined by someone we didn¡¯t even take seriously.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa continued, ¡°I too found it unbelievable at first, so I later investigated Yan Fei further and discovered he wasn¡¯t the small fry we imagined him to be¡ªwe¡¯ve all been deceived by him.¡±


    Curious, Jo Oogawa asked, ¡°What else has Yan Fei done?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa revealed, ¡°Through the Igawa Family, we obtained a lot of data concerning Yan Fei and found an interesting phenomenon. Yan Fei had very ordinary academic performance before the national college entrance exam in China, but during the exam, he performed extraordinarily well, scoring high enough to be admitted into the Genius Class at Zhendan University in Shanghai. But by his senior year in university, the so-called Genius Class was disbanded. He was then transferred to other classes to continue his studies and successfully graduated from Zhendan University. During his entire university period, he didn¡¯t show any notable excellence and ranked last in that Genius Class.¡±


    Seeing that Jo Oogawa was interested, Ryoko Oogawa continued, ¡°After graduating, Yan Fei began renting out his family¡¯s building, collecting a large amount of rent every month, so he didn¡¯t work outside and stayed at home all day, his only hobbies being surfing the internet and exercising. This continued for three years. Half a year ago, when his building was scheduled for demolition and he was about to receive a substantial financial compensation, Zhang Baocheng of the Shanghai underworld set his sights on his property, attempting to buy it at a low price. But soon after, Zhang Baocheng¡¯s villa was invaded, and a distinguished guest went missing. While Zhang Baocheng was gathering evidence to find the guest, his villa was burned down, and then the experts who came to investigate the missing guest were killed. Following this, Zhang Baocheng sought help from the Shanghai underworld boss Hou Bao, which led to the massacre where both Hou Bao and Zhang Baocheng were killed.¡±


    Confused, Jo Oogawa said, ¡°The cases you mentioned, are they somehow related to Yan Fei?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa explained, ¡°At first glance, these events seem completely unrelated to Yan Fei, but during our staff¡¯s data collection and review of Yan Fei, we discovered a huge secret. That is, at the murder scenes of Zhang Baocheng and Hou Bao, a civil drone appeared several times, capable of firing steel ball bullets. It was because of this drone that many of Zhang Baocheng and Hou Bao¡¯s men were severely injured, eventually leading to the murders of Zhang Baocheng and Hou Bao.¡±


    Jo Oogawa¡¯s spirits lifted, ¡°Could this drone be related to Yan Fei?¡±


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 Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Chapter 76: Silence the Witness by Murder

    Chapter 101: Chapter 76: Silence the Witness by Murder


    Ryoko Oogawa didn¡¯t answer Jo Oogawa¡¯s question, but rather spoke on her own accord, ¡°We investigated Yan Fei¡¯s online shopping records and found that he purchased a drone on the internet, yet no one has ever seen him use it. Shortly after he bought the drone, there were several incidents within a one-kilometer radius of Yan Fei¡¯s home, where drones used pea bullets to injure people. Later, we collected footage from surveillance cameras near Yan Fei¡¯s home through Igawa¡¯s household, which captured the drone involved in these incidents.¡±


    With a snap of her fingers, a technician began to operate the equipment, and images of the drone that Yan Fei purchased online appeared on the LCD television. There also appeared a blurred image of the drone that shot peas, captured by some unknown surveillance camera. Through the technician¡¯s operation, the image of the blurred drone became increasingly clear until, finally, a clear image of the drone appeared on the screen. Both drones were placed side by side for a clear direct comparison.


    After taking a close look, Jo Oogawa said, ¡°These two drones don¡¯t have any connection, do they? Moreover, they look completely different.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°I¡¯ll talk about that later. Let¡¯s discuss the drone that could shoot steel balls. Although we do not have surveillance footage from Hou Bao¡¯s home, we found images of this drone in a surveillance video from around a one-kilometer radius around the same time.¡±


    A blurry image of a drone appeared on the screen again, but this drone was much larger. After processing by image restoration software, this drone also revealed its true features and was placed alongside the previous two drones.


    Ryoko Oogawa continued, ¡°Then we found a trace of a drone on a surveillance video near Yan Fei¡¯s home, which was very hard to locate, taking us a lot of effort to find.¡±


    Once again, a blurry image of a drone appeared on the screen. After the image restoration software finished its work, Jo Oogawa found that this drone was identical to the one that had appeared at Hou Bao¡¯s place.


    Jo Oogawa finally understood Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s point and said, ¡°So you think that the murder case of Zhang Baocheng and Hou Bao that night was done by Yan Fei controlling drones, and he¡¯s the one who injured those people?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°Exactly, that is my conclusion. We have always overlooked Yan Fei, never expecting him to be so deeply hidden. He presents himself as extremely ordinary, never seeking the limelight, making people deliberately underestimate him. But at the critical moment, he can exhibit immense strength to protect his own interests from harm. It was because Zhang Baocheng and Hou Bao underestimated Yan Fei that they were all killed by him.¡±


    Jo Oogawa said, ¡°Even so, it doesn¡¯t really benefit us, does it? Do you expect us to hand over this evidence to the China Police for them to arrest Yan Fei?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said somewhat frustratedly, ¡°Haven¡¯t you noticed there¡¯s a huge problem here?¡±


    Jo Oogawa asked in confusion, ¡°What problem?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa said, ¡°The technical content on the drones.¡±


    Jo Oogawa was suddenly enlightened by Ryoko Oogawa and exclaimed, ¡°Right! How could I not have thought about that? Yan Fei definitely has some technology to modify drones. He first purchased a regular drone from the internet, and then based on this regular drone, he modified it into one that could shoot peas. Judging by the timeline from when he bought the regular drone and how it never appeared again, we can deduce that the pea-shooting drone was modified from it. According to the data, the modified drone not only could fire pea bullets but also had extremely long range and accurate control ability.¡±


    Having reached this conclusion, Jo Oogawa glanced at Ryoko Oogawa and seeing no objection, he spoke with increased confidence, ¡°After the pea-shooting drone appeared, soon a third drone emerged. This drone was even larger and capable of shooting steel balls, truly possessing lethal power. Since the appearance of the steel ball drone, the pea-shooting drone was never seen again, so it¡¯s certain that the steel ball drone was another upgrade from the pea drone. The performance of the steel ball drone shows that it can fly further, faster, and can be controlled from a longer distance than similar drones, and it¡¯s also equipped with a weapon that can shoot steel balls, so the steel ball drone possesses stronger technology.¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa finally nodded in satisfaction and said, ¡°So I speculate that this Yan Fei is not as ordinary as he appears on the surface. I believe he has the technology to modify drones and give them strong combat power. I preliminarily judge that Yan Fei at least controls a technology that can produce high-energy batteries, motor technology, as well as advanced long-range remote control and communication technologies. His admission to the Genius Class of Zhendan University was not luck but a reflection of his true strength. He just kept a very low profile and didn¡¯t let people notice him. All these years he¡¯s been staying at home, possibly not just surfing the internet and exercising, but researching the latest technology. In other words, our previous reasoning was all wrong¡ªthe weight loss cookies technology didn¡¯t come from Lu Pingping, but from Yan Fei. It turns out, we¡¯ve all been deceived by this Yan Fei.¡±

 Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Chapter 76: Silence a Person by Killing_2

    Chapter 102: Chapter 76: Silence a Person by Killing_2


    Oogawa burst with joy rather than anger. He excitedly said, ¡°In that case, so long as we capture Yan Fei, we¡¯ll be able to acquire these high technologies from him?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa smiled, ¡°Exactly. This is the greatest insight I¡¯ve come to during this time of reflection. Yan Fei is key to our redemption. If we capture her, we won¡¯t just obtain these advanced technologies, but also the formula for the weight loss cookies. Furthermore, we could avenge the capture of the Red Dragon Submarine and the disappearance of Kazuteru¡¯s squad, winning our family¡¯s newfound respect. Not only could we recoup the family¡¯s losses, but we could also reclaim everything we¡¯ve lost.¡±


    Oogawa asked, ¡°If you¡¯re able to gather this intelligence, the family could too. Why haven¡¯t they acted on their own? Why give us this opportunity instead?¡±


    Ryoko Oogawa laughed, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m stupid? When I was collecting this intelligence, I already destroyed the original copies. In other words, the last backup of this data exists solely in the server inside this room. Aside from us, no one else in the world can find this intelligence.¡±


    Yan Fei, eavesdropping outside the window, felt somewhat helpless. In this era of high information technology, science and technology were constantly advancing by leaps and bounds. No matter how careful and thorough he was in his actions, he would always leave flaws in unexpected places. It was impossible for him to be completely untraceable, leading to people discovering some clues afterward, casting suspicion upon him. But fortunately, he had time to correct these errors.


    Although Ryoko Oogawa was meticulous in thought, she was unaware of the Predator Drone¡¯s appearance at sea that night and its role in killing Kazuteru Oogawa. Otherwise, she might have deduced Yan Fei¡¯s connection to the Predator Drone. Such astonishing intelligence, if leaked, not to mention South Korea, would make the US Army, dominant in military strength, recall their tragic loss in Africa, allowing the US Government to immediately target Yan Fei. Once the US Army had him in their sights, no one in the world could save him unless he defected to the country and stayed domestically for life.


    However, thankfully, Yan Fei discovered Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s secret just as she began to make some research breakthroughs about him. Otherwise, if she had continued her research, she would have definitely uncovered the secret of Yan Fei¡¯s drones. Once exposed, even the incidents within China might be traced back to him, and at that point, if Yan Fei did not defect to the country, he would truly have no choice but to wander the earth.


    Inside the room, Ryoko Oogawa and Oogawa, having focused their suspicions on Yan Fei, started to collaborate on how to use the information they held to negotiate with their family, intent on regaining their lost power and securing even greater benefits.


    As the two discussed their exciting plans, they heard a crisp sound from the room¡¯s glass. The entire window shattered, glass fragments flying everywhere, and a muscular, masked man burst into the room. This masked man was Yan Fei. Although he had altered his appearance, he still wore a piece of cloth over his face just to be safe.


    A woman standing behind Ryoko Oogawa suddenly raised her hand, brandishing a pistol. She aimed the pistol at Yan Fei who sneered coldly and advanced towards the woman. The woman pulled the trigger, shooting at Yan Fei, and just as she fired, Yan Fei moved, and in a blink, he was still standing where he had been, but the bullet struck the wall behind him.


    Yan Fei had greatly enhanced his spiritual power after a recent severe injury to his Spiritual Soul, enabling him to sense danger and anticipate the direction of bullet attacks in advance. Upon noticing the woman¡¯s shooting stance, he had dodged the bullet with lightning speed.


    The woman, shocked, was about to shoot again when Yan Fei closed in rapidly, slamming his body into her, sending her flying against the wall. She screamed as she hit the wall, her bones fractured and body limp on the floor, her condition unknown.


    Yan Fei¡¯s sudden appearance and the demonstration of his formidable strength had taken out Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s bodyguard and left both Ryoko Oogawa and Oogawa terrified out of their wits. They did not know that this masked man was Yan Fei, but the sight of his ruthless killing filled them with fear.


    Suddenly, Oogawa let out a shriek, attempting to flee through the door. Yan Fei moved swiftly, catching up with Oogawa, and pressed his hand on the back of Oogawa¡¯s head, smashing it violently into the wall. There was a ¡°pop¡± sound, and Oogawa¡¯s head split open like a watermelon, his brains and blood splattering everywhere, dead beyond doubt, turning instantly into a confused ghost.


    Yan Fei turned to see the technicians in the room trying to scatter. His feet moved in quick succession, and he pursued the technicians, dispatching them all mercilessly. Since these technicians held evidence of Yan Fei¡¯s existence, posing a risk of exposure, he had no choice but to silence them once and for all. Moreover, as they were Japanese, Yan Fei carried no psychological burden in killing them.


    Ryoko Oogawa, seeing things go south, quickly hid behind a large door. Yan Fei approached and with a punch, the door burst apart to reveal an elevator with Ryoko Oogawa already descending underground. He was about to pursue when he spotted the room¡¯s servers and storage devices. Slowing down, he began to gather the servers and storage devices into the Universal Space. Once all items in the room were collected, he reopened Universal Space and brought out two large cans of gasoline. He doused the entire room with gasoline and set it on fire. With a ¡°boom,¡± flames engulfed the room.


    With the unique data in the world destroyed, Yan Fei¡¯s risk of exposure was completely extinguished.


    Yan Fei stepped out of the room and stood at the doorway of the now fiercely burning room, watching coldly. Suddenly, a roar came from underground, and a luxury sports car burst from the underground garage and sped towards the highway. Yan Fei, with sharp eyes, could not see the face of the person in the driver¡¯s seat, but the slim figure was dressed in Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s clothes, still stained with Oogawa¡¯s brains, no doubt it was Ryoko Oogawa who had just gone down to the garage.


    As gasoline flowed freely, the whole house erupted in flames, including the underground garage which became enveloped, leaving no place to hide. With a thought, a brand new motorcycle emerged from the Universal Space in front of Yan Fei. He mounted the motorcycle and chased after the fleeing sports car.

 Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: Chapter 77: Fierce Chase

    Chapter 103: Chapter 77: Fierce Chase


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    The luxury sports car was extremely fast, but for this trip to Japan, Yan Fei had specially purchased a superbly performance-enhanced motorcycle, and coupled with his terrifying driving skills, he was able to match the speed of the sports car without much difficulty.


    The motorcycle quickly closed in on the sports car, and in just a few minutes, Yan Fei had caught up. Standing on his motorcycle, he gave a powerful leap and landed on the roof of the sports car.


    The driver of the sports car was shocked and immediately accelerated, swaying left and right in an attempt to shake off Yan Fei from the roof. However, Yan Fei clung firmly on top, his one hand gripping the roof while the other smashed forcefully into the front windshield, shattering it and creating a large hole. His hand then reached inside, grabbed Ryoko Oogawa, who was driving, and yanked her out of the car.


    Yan Fei grasped Ryoko Oogawa and, with a bounce, leaped from the roof of the sports car to the ground. He then rolled several times to dissipate the tremendous inertia before slowly standing up. The driverless sports car immediately crashed into the roadside barrier, making a huge noise. The car was deformed upon impact, and then its fuel tank burst, resulting in a fierce explosion.


    Yan Fei looked at Ryoko Oogawa, whom he held in his hands, only to realize that this person was not Ryoko Oogawa. He had seen the driver of the sports car wearing Ryoko¡¯s clothes and bearing a similar figure, which led him to believe it was her. But it turned out to be a decoy that Ryoko had found to lure Yan Fei away from the house.


    This woman, held up by Yan Fei and dressed in Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s clothes, showed a terrified expression upon being caught. Only then did Yan Fei understand that he had fallen for Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s sleight of hand trick. Without interrogating the impostor, he tightened his grip, snapping her neck, and then threw her corpse to the ground. Yan Fei looked over the burning sports car and confirmed there was no one else inside.


    Yan Fei returned to his motorcycle, lifting the bike that had fallen onto the ground, and quickly headed back. A few minutes later, Yan Fei arrived back at the previous house, only to see the flames growing larger and shooting up into the sky. Aided by the air currents, the flames formed a fiery tornado visible hundreds of meters away. The blaze not only engulfed the room but also completely blocked the underground garage, making it impossible for him to re-enter the building.


    Fortunately, Yan Fei had suspected that there was something wrong with the driver of the sports car earlier. Therefore, while chasing the car, he had scattered some fine sand at an intersection. After rushing back, he spotted two tire tracks in the sand leading from the garage to the main road outside, where a garbage bin had been knocked over.


    After deliberating for a moment, Yan Fei didn¡¯t risk entering the underground garage but instead mounted his motorcycle and chased after the tire tracks in the opposite direction.


    The high-performance motorcycle reached its top speed under Yan Fei¡¯s control, even outpacing the sports car on the highway. Despite such high speeds, Yan Fei was still able to safely avoid cars and pedestrians, demonstrating his otherworldly motorcycle riding skills.


    After chasing for over ten minutes, Yan Fei spotted another luxury sports car ahead, racing away at high speed. As he drew closer, he saw a woman inside the cabin of the automobile.


    This time, Yan Fei was careful. He scrutinized the woman and, although she had changed her clothes, her face was clearly visible to him; it was indeed Ryoko Oogawa. Ryoko was originally fleeing for her life, but upon noticing the motorcycle and the masked man on top of it, she panicked, flooring the accelerator and propelling the sports car forward rapidly.


    Unfortunately, this wasn¡¯t a highway, and the sports car couldn¡¯t achieve its maximum speed, which allowed Yan Fei to slowly close the distance. Yan Fei caught up to the sports car, and as he was about to jump onto the roof, a motorcycle from the opposite lane suddenly veered towards him. Yan Fei lifted the front wheel, and his motorcycle soared through the air, narrowly avoiding the collision.


    The other motorcycle, having failed to hit Yan Fei, screeched to a halt and swung around, changing direction to chase after Yan Fei again. Realizing that this motorcycle must be reinforcements called by Ryoko Oogawa, Yan Fei knew he was in the heart of the Oogawa Family¡¯s stronghold in Japan, and he was completely unaware of their full strength. This mission had to be quick and decisive, or else unforeseen complications could arise.


    Therefore, Yan Fei sped up, pushing the motorcycle to its maximum speed, not only shaking off the motorcycle behind him but also rapidly catching up to the sports car in front. He reached out, grabbed the car door handle, and with a strong pull, ripped the door off. The damaged door activated the car¡¯s safety measures, causing the vehicle to brake suddenly. The sports car skidded and nearly overturned. The car then took several sharp turns before finally stopping far away, its tires emitting white smoke¡­


    As Yan Fei was about to pursue with his motorcycle, a thunderous mechanical roar suddenly came from the sky. An armed helicopter bearing the insignia of the Japan Self-Defense Forces appeared, its nose pointed towards him as it began firing 20mm naval cannon rounds.


    Though Yan Fei¡¯s strength had surged recently, he could not withstand the attack from a 20mm naval cannon. So, the moment he spotted the armed helicopter, he didn¡¯t hesitate to leap off the bridge beside him, then surfaced and hid underneath the bridge¡¯s pillar.


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 Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: Chapter 77 Intense Chase_2

    Chapter 104: Chapter 77 Intense Chase_2


    The armed helicopter¡¯s naval cannon attack missed its mark and failed to hit Yan Fei. Instead, it left a string of potholes on the highway. Seeing Yan Fei jump off the bridge, the armed helicopter quickly turned around and began attacking Yan Fei under the bridge. However, due to the angle, it couldn¡¯t hit Yan Fei and only managed to send stone chips flying from the bridge piers.


    The motorcycle rider who had collided with Yan Fei quickly caught up, pulled out the injured Ryoko Oogawa from the sports car, bloodied with a broken head, placed her on the back seat, and sped away swiftly.


    The armed helicopter in the sky launched a fierce attack at Yan Fei¡¯s hiding spot, making it impossible for Yan Fei to even consider surfacing. Yan Fei seemed to be in grave danger, but he was not in a hurry. For he had activated his Drone Avatar lurking in Tokyo Bay the moment he had entered that room.


    Once the drone was activated, it sped towards Yan Fei¡¯s location. To avoid detection, the drone¡¯s flight altitude was less than five meters. Yan Fei was determined to kill Ryoko Oogawa tonight, so he would use all his strength, being extra cautious, knowing that this was not his home court.


    As the armed helicopter was fiercely attacking Yan Fei, a gigantic beast suddenly rose from the river surface far away and charged towards the armed helicopter. It turned out that Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar had arrived at the critical moment.


    The armed helicopter in the sky also spotted the drone, but before they could react, they saw the drone fire an air-to-air missile at them. The armed helicopter was taken by surprise and quickly maneuvered to evade while releasing decoy flares. However, with the Drone Quantum Radar¡¯s lock-on, the armed helicopter¡¯s evasive actions and decoy flares were rendered useless. The air-to-air missile avoided the flare¡¯s interference and struck the armed helicopter directly. The armed helicopter exploded violently, sending a burst of flames into the sky, and its fiery wreckage plummeted to the ground, setting the surrounding grass alight.


    No sooner had the drone appeared than it displayed its might by taking down an armed helicopter from the Japan Self-Defense Force, eliminating the greatest threat to Yan Fei. With the armed helicopter no longer interfering, Yan Fei climbed back onto the bridge, found his motorcycle, and was ready to direct the drone to pursue the fleeing Ryoko Oogawa when he spotted two white flames approaching from afar, aimed straight at the Drone Avatar.


    The drone¡¯s Quantum Radar quickly scanned the area and detected the two incoming air-to-air missiles. The drone swiftly turned around, and its naval cannon began firing, blasting the incoming missiles out of the sky.


    Then, two fighter jets appeared in the distant sky, bearing the insignia of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, indicating they were combat aircraft from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. From their shape, Yan Fei immediately recognized the two fighter jets as Japan¡¯s main F-2 Fighters, produced with technology from the US F-16. These fighters were at the same technological level as the two US F-16s he had shot down in Africa.


    Yan Fei knew Ryoko Oogawa must have sent out a distress signal, but he hadn¡¯t expected the Japan Air Self-Defense Force¡¯s fighter jets to be the ones coming to her rescue. For most people, the appearance of armed helicopters and F-2 Fighters would mean an immediate retreat, as killing the target under such protective measures would be harder than reaching heaven. However, Ryoko Oogawa knew too much about Yan Fei¡¯s secrets, and if those secrets were leaked, it would spell doom for Yan Fei. Hence, Ryoko Oogawa had to die tonight, even with two F-2 Fighters above his head, Yan Fei was determined to kill her.


    Seeing their own missiles destroyed, the two F-2s shuddered, and each launched another air-to-air missile at the drone. The Drone Avatar did not bother with the threat of these two missiles; rather, it closed the distance to the F-2s at top speed. When the missiles got close enough, the drone fired its naval cannon to destroy them.


    In that brief moment, the drone had drastically closed the distance with the two F-2 Fighters. The pilots of the F-2s were still reeling from their missiles being shot down by the drone and had yet to realize the danger when suddenly the drone shuddered and three balls of fire appeared. It turned out that upon getting close to the F-2s, the Drone Avatar had fired three air-to-air missiles at them simultaneously.


    The F-2s were still underestimating the power of the drone, viewing it with conventional thinking, which is why they were shocked when the drone¡¯s naval cannon shot down their missiles, and they didn¡¯t pay much attention when the drone drew closer. When they saw the drone fire three air-to-air missiles at once, they quickly recognized the danger and hurriedly performed evasive maneuvers while releasing decoy flares, according to tactical protocols. To their amazement, no matter how they dodged or deployed decoy flares, the three air-to-air missiles doggedly pursued them.


    The distance between the two F-2s and the drone varied, and under the lock of the Quantum Radar, the closest F-2 Fighter was targeted, and its forward escape route was blocked by two missiles. With no escape, the F-2 pilot had no choice but to eject. Just as he ejected from the cockpit, his plane was struck by the two missiles and exploded in mid-air, creating a fiery blossom.


    The other F-2 was further from the drone, and after a few acceleration maneuvers, it had reached a distance of ten kilometers, which was beyond the maximum attack range of the air-to-air missiles, causing the missile pursuing it to self-destruct.


    The pilot of that F-2, greatly alarmed, noticed the missile behind him self-destructing and continued to fly away. Albeit he had reached a distance of ten kilometers from the drone, he didn¡¯t completely leave the area but instead hovered nearby, keeping an eye on the drone.


    If the drone chased after the F-2, the fighter would just keep its distance. The drone¡¯s maximum speed was only 1000 kilometers/hour, nearly Mach 1, while the F-2 could reach speeds up to Mach 2.2. Even if the drone fired air-to-air missiles at the F-2, their attack speed was only Mach 2.2. But because the F-2 had already put distance between itself and the drone, the drone¡¯s air-to-air missiles could not catch up with the F-2.


    Yan Fei had fired only four missiles in order to create the illusion that the drone was out of missiles¡ªthe same trick he had used before¡ªto lure the last F-2 into a trap. Unexpectedly, the F-2 was exceedingly cautious. Even after calculating that the drone might be out of missiles, it didn¡¯t approach carelessly but kept its distance, interfering with the drone from afar.


    Therefore, for the moment, the drone couldn¡¯t catch up to the F-2, yet the F-2 could, in turn, constrain the drone, preventing it from supporting Yan Fei in combat. The aerial battlefield fell into a stalemate.

 Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Chapter 78: Jungle Sniper

    Chapter 105: Chapter 78: Jungle Sniper


    Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar was pinned down by an F-2 Fighter, unable to provide direct support for him. Moreover, the region here was already mountainous, with towering trees and numerous obstacles, which also impeded the Drone Avatar from pursuing and killing Ryoko Oogawa. Thus, he simply let the drone engage the last F-2 in the area while he personally went in pursuit of Ryoko Oogawa. If a sudden change of events occurred, he would call the drone for support.


    The motorcycle carrying Ryoko Oogawa sped ahead, with Yan Fei closely following behind. Then, the road ahead entered a mountainous highway. The mountain highway was very narrow with many sharp curves and steep slopes. The skill of the motorcycle¡¯s pilot was not as adept as Yan Fei¡¯s, nor were his reactions as quick, which caused his speed to drop. Yan Fei, overjoyed, pressed on the motorcycle, eagerly chasing after, rapidly closing the distance between them.


    Seeing this, the motorcycle¡¯s pilot disregarded the danger and forcefully increased his speed. Just when Yan Fei was about to further narrow the distance, two black sedans emerged on the road ahead, with several gun barrels protruding from the windows, opening fire on Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei pulled up the motorcycle¡¯s front end, and it soared high into the air. While the motorbike was still aloft, Yan Fei flipped backward, leaping off the motorcycle. Mid-air, his hand produced several steel balls, and with a flick of his fingers, the balls shot out, hitting both car drivers squarely. The drivers¡¯ heads were burst open by the steel balls, and the cars immediately lost control, crashing into the mountainside beside the road and exploding violently.


    It wasn¡¯t until this moment that Yan Fei gracefully landed on the ground. The motorcycle, however, fell off a cliff below, rendering it unusable. He moved a few steps closer to the burning cars and saw several people struggling painfully in the blaze. He flicked a few more steel balls, putting a swift end to their suffering.


    It had been half a year since Yan Fei started practicing with the steel ball projectiles, but he hadn¡¯t quite mastered the technique, often making mistakes. However, after his trip to Africa and being spurred by the firepower of the US Army, he made great strides in his steel ball practice and finally reached the highest realm of ¡°hitting wherever he aimed¡± before going to Japan. This first use of steel balls in combat displayed a high level of skill, giving his enemies an unexpected surprise.


    Having dealt with the sudden car attack, Yan Fei found himself without transportation. Looking down onto the winding mountain road, he saw the motorcycle turning at a junction ahead and continuing along the highway below. With a fierce leap, he sprang high, landing atop a large tree. Then he ran quickly along the tree trunk and leaped to another, chasing after the motorcycle at a speed that was even faster than the vehicle on the ground.


    Yan Fei leaped swiftly from treetop to treetop, taking a straight-line path, while the motorcycle on the road below moved in S-shaped bends. In no time, he had caught up with it on the road below.


    Yan Fei snapped off a tree branch and tossed it toward the motorcycle. The branch whizzed through the air towards the motorcycle. Startled, the pilot dodged frantically, only to feel a searing pain in his arm¡ªthe steel ball bullet fired by Yan Fei had struck him, causing him to lose control of the motorcycle. It tipped over, skidding across the ground for a considerable distance before hitting a rock and coming to a halt.


    The distance between Yan Fei and the motorcycle was significant. The heavy branch could be thrown far, but it lacked accuracy. The lighter steel ball bullets, on the other hand, had trouble hitting the target at longer ranges. Yan Fei had aimed for the motorcycle pilot¡¯s back but ended up hitting his arm instead. Fortunately, he had finally forced the motorcycle to stop.


    Yan Fei jumped down from the treetop and swiftly approached the motorcycle, only to see the pilot suddenly spring up, grab Ryoko Oogawa, and dash into the forest beside the road. At that moment, Yan Fei was some distance away, flicking steel ball bullets in rapid succession, none of which hit due to the great distance. Then they ran into the nearby forest, with Yan Fei following them into the woods to continue the chase.


    The forest resembled a primitive jungle, dense with thorns, barely navigable. But the motorcycle pilot was no slouch; he ran swiftly through the forest, pulling Ryoko Oogawa along. Despite quickly sustaining numerous injuries, he didn¡¯t slow down. Meanwhile, Yan Fei pursued them through the air, leaping from one large tree to another, rapidly closing the gap between him, the motorcycle pilot, and Ryoko Oogawa.


    Eyeing the figure of Ryoko Oogawa flickering through the gaps in the trees not far ahead, Yan Fei pushed himself towards a large tree in front. While still mid-air, a strong premonition suddenly arose within him. A bullet flew from a distance, and he twisted in the air to evade, but couldn¡¯t completely avoid it, feeling a sharp pain as his left shoulder was struck. The bullet¡¯s momentum carried him far backwards before he fell into a thorny bush on the ground.


    As soon as Yan Fei landed, he felt an intense pain in his shoulder. He had been slightly careless, not expecting that a sniper would be hidden in this primeval forest, leading to him being hit. Fortunately, the bullet caliber wasn¡¯t large, and it had passed through his shoulder without remaining inside his body, mitigating the severity of his injury. His robust physique meant that while the wound was painful, it was far from crippling his combat power. He rolled over and stood up, continuing the chase towards the direction Ryoko Oogawa had fled.


    Yan Fei became alert, so when the second bullet was fired, he successfully dodged it and then located the sniper shooter ahead. He spun around, abandoning the chase after Ryoko Oogawa, and instead lunged toward the direction of the sniper. In the primitive forest, if he didn¡¯t take out the hidden sniper, it would be extremely disadvantageous for him¡ªhe might lose Ryoko Oogawa and even risk his own life.


    The sniper was a full five hundred meters away from Yan Fei, but such was Yan Fei¡¯s speed that he quickly approached the sniper¡¯s position. Seeing Yan Fei draw near, the sniper kept firing at him, but Yan Fei, now on guard, successfully evaded the shots by using the trees for cover, rendering the sniper bullets unable to hit him. Just as Yan Fei was about to reach the sniper, suddenly another bullet shot out from the side. With his high level of concentration, Yan Fei instantly detected the incoming bullet and smoothly dodged it.


    It turned out that next to this sniper, there was another sniper position, hiding another marksman. This sniper was very cunning, having not attacked Yan Fei earlier but choosing to attack suddenly when Yan Fei was about to reach the first sniper, attempting a stealthy assault¡ªonly to still be discovered and evaded by Yan Fei.


    Although Yan Fei had successfully dodged the second sniper¡¯s bullet, he could no longer stand up. The two sniper positions mutually covered each other, and the snipers¡¯ firing lines blocked all angles, preventing Yan Fei from getting any closer.


    Meanwhile, in another part of the forest, Ryoko Oogawa was about to disappear from Yan Fei¡¯s sight. He felt an urgent panic in his heart, but under the suppression of the two snipers, he could not afford to rise. He began to check the items stored in the Universal Space and saw several barrels of gasoline. An idea struck him, and he took out a barrel and hurled it toward the latter sniper.


    That sniper had been closely monitoring Yan Fei¡¯s movements and, seeing something thrown, immediately fired a shot, piercing the object. Gasoline leaked out instantly. Yan Fei threw his lighter with a flick of his hand, igniting the gasoline mid-air. A streak of fire flashed through the air, then the flame fell to the ground, starting a raging fire. The sniper was wearing infrared equipment, which allowed him to spot Yan Fei in the dark. The sudden appearance of the fire caused his eyes intense pain, and then he became blind.


    The other sniper suffered a similar fate, suddenly faced with blinding white light and rendered blind.


    Yan Fei lunged forward, performing several rolls, and successfully got close to the first sniper. He saw the sniper frantically trying to remove the infrared device on his head. With a flick of his finger, a steel ball bullet shot into the sniper¡¯s forehead, killing him instantly. Moving forward, Yan Fei collected the sniper¡¯s rifle and bullets into the Universal Space, then headed toward the other sniper.


    That sniper had been staring directly at the fire, so his eyes suffered more damage, and he had not recovered yet. Yan Fei pounced, lightly tapping the man¡¯s throat with his foot, and his entire throat was instantly crushed, killing him outright. Yan Fei again collected the sniper rifle and bullets and stored them in the Universal Space.


    After taking out the two snipers, Yan Fei turned back and chased after Ryoko Oogawa with renewed vigor. Initially, the motorcycle pilot was leading Ryoko Oogawa out of Yan Fei¡¯s sight, but once Yan Fei started running quickly through the trees, the distance between them quickly closed.


    Ryoko Oogawa was shocked to see Yan Fei catching up and forcefully pushed the motorcycle pilot behind her, then sped up her escape. The motorcycle pilot, shoved by Ryoko Oogawa, fell over on the ground, his face showing a mix of astonishment and disbelief. Yan Fei caught up and shot a steel ball bullet at the pilot, who, despite being quite strong himself, managed to dodge swiftly but not completely, getting hit in the thigh.


    But the pilot was exceptionally fierce and took advantage of Yan Fei¡¯s attack, pouncing on him, attempting to pin Yan Fei harshly to the ground. However, he underestimated Yan Fei¡¯s strength. With a fierce punch to the pilot¡¯s back, the pilot screamed in pain, spitting out a mouthful of blood, but refused to let go. Yan Fei twirled around and threw the pilot off, causing him to smash against a large tree, then slumped to the ground, motionless.


    After dealing with the motorcycle pilot, Yan Fei looked back, only to see Ryoko Oogawa had run out of the forest. Beyond the forest was a huge estate, surrounded by sentry posts with armed guards, looking heavily fortified. On the sign in front of the estate was written the bold characters for ¡°Oogawa.¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback. By the looks of this estate, it must be the Oogawa Family¡¯s headquarters. He didn¡¯t realize he had chased Ryoko Oogawa to this place; no wonder she was heading here. And nearby, there were two snipers hidden, apparently to guard the estate.

 Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Chapter 79: Massive Merit

    Chapter 106: Chapter 79: Massive Merit


    Ryoko Oogawa saw the estate ahead and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, her face showing a tired but hopeful smile as she ran swiftly towards the manor. At that moment, the estate gates opened and several Hummer military vehicles drove out, ready to welcome Ryoko Oogawa.


    Yan Fei was about to catch up and finish off Ryoko Oogawa when he heard a noise. The motorcycle rider who had been motionless on the ground suddenly leaped up and clung to his thigh again. Yan Fei, eager to catch up to Ryoko, punched the rider¡¯s back furiously, punching a hole through, expelling blood filled with chunks of internal organs. However, the motorcycle rider did not let go of Yan Fei¡¯s thigh but held on even tighter.


    Enraged, Yan Fei struck down with his palm, hitting the motorcycle rider squarely on the crown of the head. The impact shattered the skull and even exploded brain matter, finally killing him. But even in death, he still clung tightly to Yan Fei¡¯s thigh. Yan Fei shook his leg and tossed the rider¡¯s body far away, then sprinted towards Ryoko Oogawa.


    Ryoko was covered in wounds, her clothes soaked with blood. Catching sight of her family¡¯s estate ignited hope within her, and she sped towards it. The Hummer Convoy, arriving to retrieve her, also accelerated to take Ryoko under their protection. Guards at the posts trained their guns towards the forest to suppress any threat from that direction.


    Just as Ryoko was about to enter the protection circle of the Hummer convoy, she suddenly staggered, a steel ball unexpectedly lodged in her forehead, blasting a bloody hole. Ryoko¡¯s face, which was filled with hope, registered disbelief, and then she reached out towards the Hummer convoy ahead and fell straight down, breathless.


    The Captain of the Hummer convoy arriving to greet her was shocked. Looking over, he saw a shadow darting in the distant woods before disappearing from view, leaving behind a slew of security personnel by the estate gates, utterly panicked.


    After considerable struggle, Yan Fei finally managed to kill Ryoko Oogawa right as she was about to return to the Oogawa Family Manor, not only avenging himself but also eliminating the risk of his identity being exposed. With Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa dead, and the server containing data seized by Yan Fei, all analysts killed, he belatedly rectified the greatest weakness of his potentially exposed identity.


    Hitting his target, Yan Fei quickly retreated and soon returned to the place where he was initially hit by a sniper¡¯s bullet. He found a large amount of blood on the ground ¨C his own from before. This was his first time being struck by a bullet, and without any experience, he had splattered blood everywhere. However, he swiftly constricted his muscles to staunch the bleeding, preventing any further blood loss.


    Yan Fei¡¯s identity must remain absolutely confidential, so he had to eliminate all remaining evidence. Surveying the range of blood splatter, he realized he couldn¡¯t thoroughly clean the blood in a short amount of time. Moreover, situated near the headquarters of the Oogawa Family, he could very well be pursued by them at any time. He didn¡¯t dare underestimate the Oogawa Family; after all, Hideo Oogawa had left a profound impression on him. No one knew if there were other powerful experts in the Oogawa Family Manor, which was one reason he refrained from entering the manor and unleashing a massacre.


    Not daring to linger, Yan Fei opened the Universal Space again, took out a barrel of gasoline, doused the place with gas, and lit it using a lighter. A raging fire engulfed the woods. With the fire burning, all traces of Yan Fei¡¯s blood were incinerated, leaving no evidence behind.


    Having dealt with any potential traces at the scene, Yan Fei started his return to Tokyo Downtown.


    Meanwhile, in the distant skies above the mountain, the Drone Avatar and the F-2 Fighter continued their relentless dogfight. The Drone occasionally dived at the F-2, feigning an attack, but did not launch any missiles. The F-2 Pilot, cautious even after calculating that the Drone had already fired four missiles, did not rashly approach, still wary of the Drone¡¯s cannon rounds, which could intercept missiles. The Pilot, when faced with a dive from the Drone, would launch an air-to-air missile to obstruct, but all his fired missiles were destroyed by the Drone¡¯s cannon.


    This way, the Drone Avatar and the F-2 Fighter depleted their ammunition without achieving any significant combat results. The Drone¡¯s Auxiliary Brain was continuously calculating the F-2 Fighter¡¯s weapon expenditure, and after the F-2 launched another air-to-air missile at the Drone, it didn¡¯t use its cannon to intercept it. Instead, it swiftly retreated, finally using a quick climb to make the missile hit a tree and escape the missile attack.


    The F-2 Fighter Pilot was invigorated as he realized the Drone¡¯s cannons did not fire again, signaling that it had run out of weapons and could no longer pose a threat to him. Seeing the Drone accelerating, attempting to flee, he pursued without hesitation, aiming to shoot the Drone down.


    Yan Fei feigned the loss of his weapons to bait the F-2 closer for an attack. His precise calculations indicated the F-2 Fighter could carry eight air-to-air missiles, but they had all been launched in response to the Drone¡¯s provocations. Now, without missiles, the F-2 Fighter intending to attack the unarmed Drone had to rely on its Vulcan Gun ¨C but to use it, the F-2 needed to close in on the Drone, and coming too close to the Drone would spell the F-2 Fighter¡¯s doom.


    The F-2 Fighter Pilot rapidly closed in on the Drone, still unaware that danger was imminent. By the time he was less than five hundred meters away and ready to fire the Vulcan Gun, he saw a flash of firelight beneath the Drone¡¯s wings as two more Air-to-Air Missiles were launched.


    The F-2 Fighter Pilot was shocked, not expecting the Drone to have missiles. He tried to escape, but at such close range, with the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s precise calculations, the two missiles had already sealed off all escape routes for the F-2. He didn¡¯t have time to flee before he was hit by one of the Air-to-Air Missiles and exploded in mid-air. From the missile¡¯s launch to the F-2 being hit, the span was extremely short; the Fighter Pilot didn¡¯t even manage to react before he perished along with the F-2 Fighter.


    Having dealt with that F-2 Fighter, Yan Fei had just taken a breath of relief when the Quantum Radar detected the presence of three more F-2 Fighters on the distant horizon. Facing such opponents head-on, Yan Fei had a hard time handling even one F-2 Fighter, and now faced with three, the odds of victory were even slimmer. Plus, this was Japan¡¯s home court; no one knew how many Fighters they would launch against his Drone Avatar. So, Yan Fei turned around and started flying the Drone towards Tokyo Bay.


    The radar on the F-2 Fighters couldn¡¯t detect as far as the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar. When they neared the battlefield, they found the Drone had already fled. The Drone had been flying low to the ground, and after the F-2s lost it, their radar simply couldn¡¯t locate the Drone again, allowing it to safely return to Tokyo Bay, where it submerged and went into hiding.


    Meanwhile, Yan Fei was running swiftly, soon arriving where his Motorcycle had gone off the cliff. Climbing down, he saw his Motorcycle hanging in the crown of a towering tree, seemingly undamaged, which gave him a sigh of relief. He quickly climbed the tree, stowed the Motorcycle into the Universal Space, and then set off toward Tokyo.


    Luckily it was late at night and the highway was sparsely populated, which is why Yan Fei and Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s pursuit went unnoticed. Otherwise, Yan Fei¡¯s plan to kill Ryoko Oogawa would likely have encountered additional complications.


    Yan Fei¡¯s sudden strike tonight was not only a vent for deep-seated grievances but also thoroughly eliminated a major threat to himself, which left him extremely pleased. Shortly after returning to his rented place, he noticed a widespread lockdown of the surrounding streets, with police widely deployed and checking vehicles on the roads.


    Yan Fei realized that his actions this evening were quite significant. He had not only killed two direct descendants of the Oogawa Family but also destroyed an armed helicopter and two F-2 Fighters of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, causing a major shock to the Japanese Government. That¡¯s why they were conducting a large-scale inspection in Tokyo Downtown¡¯s streets, looking for suspects to bring the murderer to justice.


    Seeing the strict police checks, Yan Fei didn¡¯t immediately head to the Port of Tokyo to board a ship and smuggle himself back home. Instead, he chose to stay put for a while, waiting out the heightened scrutiny. After all, he had already accomplished his objective in Japan and wasn¡¯t in a hurry anymore; staying a few extra days was no big deal.


    What Yan Fei didn¡¯t realize was the extent of the shock his actions had caused the Japanese Government. The Oogawa Family, having suffered a great loss, was seething with anger, vowing to catch the murderer of their heirs and avenge Ryoko Oogawa. Jo Oogawa¡¯s death was less of an issue since the family had not valued him significantly. However, Ryoko Oogawa was not only outstanding by herself but was also the linchpin of the Oogawa Family¡¯s alliance with the Yamamoto Family. His death at the family manor¡¯s front door was a great blow to their honor. Because of this, the Oogawa Family was about to face reproach from the Yamamoto Family, which would be highly detrimental to them.


    As for the Japan Self-Defense Forces, they were scared witless. A small Drone, infiltrating Japan¡¯s homeland unnoticed, unexpectedly took down two fully armed F-2 Fighters and an armed helicopter in combat, and afterward, they couldn¡¯t find any trace of the Drone. This all was inconceivable. Aren¡¯t Drones supposed to be on the receiving end of a massacre when up against manned Fighters? How did it suddenly reverse, with their advanced manned Fighters becoming the ones massacred?


    Yan Fei had returned to his rental cottage by this time. Although he had been hit by a sniper¡¯s bullet, his injuries were not too severe. By midnight, when the data refreshed, his wounds would nearly heal under the effect of Mysterious Power. So he was in a good mood, looking through the Auxiliary Brain at the gains from tonight¡¯s operation.


    Firing missiles in Tokyo Downtown, he downed an armed helicopter, earning 300 Merit Points (300 points per helicopter); firing missiles to bring down two F-2 Fighters, earning 800 Merit Points (400 points per F-2 Fighter), and killed four military personnel including the Pilots, gaining 4 Merit Points, totaling 1104 Merit Points for the sortie. The cumulative Merit Points stood at 2954 points.


    Yan Fei was very satisfied looking at his Merit Points. Ever since the Drone Upgrade to Level 3, the pace of gaining Merit Points had slowed significantly. But one sortie to Africa brought in 1387 points, and one to Japan 1104 points; just these two operations amounted to 2493 points. A few more operations like these and the Drone would quickly amass enough Merit Points for another upgrade.

 Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Chapter 80 The Four Major Famous Detectives

    Chapter 107: Chapter 80 The Four Major Famous Detectives


    Yan Fei was enjoying the plentiful bounty of this vengeful sortie, while Japan was shrouded in gloom and desolation due to the sudden drone attacks.


    Two of Japan Self-Defense Forces¡¯ F-2 Fighters and an armed helicopter were shot down by a mysterious drone over their own territory. Although the Japanese Government immediately concealed the news, they couldn¡¯t hide it from the United States Army, which had bases and radars spread across Japan. So when this explosive piece of information was obtained by the US forces stationed in Japan, they approached the Japanese Government and began exchanging intelligence.


    In the Japan-US Joint Operations Room in Tokyo, a US military officer named Harrison pointed to the ¡°Predator Drone¡± on the screen with his laser pointer and said, ¡°This is the drone that has been masquerading as our Predator. It¡¯s been causing chaos everywhere and framing the United States military. We¡¯ve been tracking it for a long time, but haven¡¯t been able to obtain any useful intelligence. Unexpectedly, it has now appeared in Japan.¡±


    A Japanese intelligence officer named Isao Inoue said, ¡°According to the intelligence we¡¯ve gathered, this drone first appeared over three months ago, in the territorial waters where the East China Sea and South Korea¡¯s West Sea meet. That was its first sighting, and then it brazenly destroyed three of South Korea¡¯s patrol boats right before everyone¡¯s eyes. We noticed the drone back then, but we thought it was one of yours, so we didn¡¯t pay much attention to it.¡±


    The US military officer, Harrison, gave a wry smile and said, ¡°We are military allies with South Korea; how could we possibly send a plane to attack their patrol boats for no reason? Because that drone resembled our Predator, we took it very seriously and started an internal investigation, only to find that none of our Predators were in that area at the time. We found that strange and later noticed some differences in appearance; the drone was slightly larger than our Predators. We have already reported this intelligence to you.¡±


    Isao Inoue nodded and said, ¡°After we received your report, we paid special attention to this drone, but we haven¡¯t been able to find any useful information.¡±


    Although Japan and the United States are allies, both had their own ulterior motives and were not completely truthful in their intelligence exchanges. On the night when the Oogawa Family used a submarine to transport people to the seas outside Shanghai, Japan¡¯s laser weapon had dismembered a drone. However, due to the involvement of the Oogawa Family and the use of a highly secret and experimental onboard laser weapon, the Japanese side withheld this most useful piece of intelligence from the American side.


    Harrison continued, ¡°While we were further investigating this drone, our Air Force and Army units in the African continent encountered it and had a fierce firefight with it.¡±


    Isao Inoue¡¯s interest was piqued, and he asked hastily, ¡°How did the fight go?¡±


    Harrison shook his head and said, ¡°We were completely defeated. We had deployed two F-16 fighters, and during the engagement with that drone, they were all shot down. In addition to that, three transport helicopters and 128 Army soldiers were taken down.¡±


    Isao Inoue inhaled sharply and said, ¡°With that being said, is the sudden appearance of this drone in our Japan, taking down our two F-2 Fighters and an armed helicopter, not really a big deal?¡±


    Harrison agreed and said, ¡°Given the combat power it has shown, it indeed seems insignificant. To put it bluntly, the fighter jets your side sent into battle were F-2s, which are somewhat inferior to our F-16s. Besides, your pilots lack combat experience compared to our US pilots, so it¡¯s understandable that they were shot down.¡±


    Isao Inoue¡¯s face darkened, but he remained silent. These Americans looked down on everyone, and they were openly mocking them. However, Isao Inoue, extremely patient and tolerant, did not retaliate on the spot.


    Harrison continued, ¡°We did not expect this drone to be so formidable. Based on the intelligence we later gathered, its maneuverability is exceptional, and it seems to have a very advanced onboard radar system. What¡¯s unique is that there is a Vulcan Gun mounted on the nose, which, in combination with the radar, can intercept missiles using the nose-mounted Vulcan as a naval cannon, which is quite incredible when you think about it.¡±


    Isao Inoue added, ¡°Not only that, it has 4 weapon mount points, and each can carry 4 missiles, so it can carry a total of 16 missiles. With the Vulcan cannon at the nose as well, its combat power far exceeds that of the world¡¯s conventional third-generation fighter jets.¡±


    Harrison also added, ¡°According to our eyewitnesses, this drone can fly close to the ground, and its top flight speed is estimated to be close to Mach 1.¡±


    Isao Inoue nodded and said, ¡°Before our pilots were shot down, they transmitted a piece of information that the drone¡¯s speed was not up to par and its attack range was limited. It was precisely by exploiting speed and maneuverability that they were able to keep them at bay, so slow speed and limited attack range are likely its weaknesses.¡±


    Harrison said, ¡°Although the drone has the weaknesses of speed and attack range, because of its ability to hug the terrain, our radars have a hard time spotting it. Even knowing these weaknesses, it¡¯s still very difficult to deal with.¡±


    Isao Inoue said, ¡°Since it¡¯s an unmanned drone, there must surely be someone operating it. If we can estimate its control distance, maybe we can find its whereabouts by locating the operator. Moreover, drones require a flat runway for takeoff; by paying attention to flat runway locations nearby when it appears, we may uncover traces of it.¡±


    Harrison sighed, ¡°I originally thought that our United States was the most advanced country in the world when it came to drones; yet, this drone has completely overturned my expectations. Mr. Inoue, which country do you think produced this drone?¡±


    Knowing that Harrison was starting to suspect that the drone was made in Japan, Isao Inoue quickly deflected the blame, saying, ¡°Are you suggesting, Mr. Harrison, that this drone was made by China?¡±


    Harrison replied, ¡°We previously suspected that the drone was made in China, but we lacked concrete evidence. Right now, we don¡¯t even know if the drone that sank South Korea¡¯s patrol boats, took out our two F-16s in Africa, and appeared recently in your Japan to take down your two F-2s is the same drone, or why it is targeting us. All of this is what we need to investigate next.¡±


    Isao Inoue closed the folder and said, ¡°In that case, Mr. Harrison, we will continue to gather relevant intelligence. Once we have the latest information, we will immediately let your side know.¡±


    Harrison shook hands with Isao Inoue to say goodbye, saying, ¡°We will also promptly exchange information with your side, hoping to find the Drone. After all, our interests in this Drone are aligned.¡±


    With that, the representatives from the US side bid farewell and left. As soon as they were gone, Isao Inoue immediately made a phone call, saying, ¡°It has been confirmed, the sudden retreat of the US Forces near Kenya in Africa¡¯s waters is related to that Drone.¡±


    The voice on the phone quickly conveyed new instructions. Isao Inoue, holding the phone, bowed repeatedly with utmost respect, continuously saying, ¡°Yes, I understand. I will handle it immediately, yes¡­¡±


    At last, Isao Inoue said, ¡°Our side¡¯s test of laser weapons on a fighter jet in the East China Sea destroyed a Drone, and I suspect that Drone is linked to the one which appeared here in Japan.¡±


    Before Isao Inoue could finish his sentence, a stern warning came through the receiver, and he bowed again, saying, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m aware of that, I will keep it secret!¡±


    Yan Fei was unaware that due to the sudden appearance of the Drone Avatar in Japan and its downing of two F-2s, the US and Japanese forces had begun exchanging intelligence, and they had even surmised a portion of his Drone¡¯s strength. He was now lying comfortably in his rented room, happily watching television.


    In the TV news reports, there was no information about the Drone and the F-2 fighter jets¡¯ engagement, nor was there any mention of fighter jets crashing. The news simply covered a minor traffic incident in the area, which had necessitated road closures by government departments, but now the issue was resolved and traffic flowed smoothly¡­


    Yan Fei scoffed at this news report. The Japanese Government was too cowardly. They had taken significant losses yet didn¡¯t dare let their citizens know, not even brave enough to report the truth. Was this the press freedom that those pro-Japanese factions in China boasted about? If this was their idea of press freedom, then fake news did not exist in the world.


    Feeling cheerful, Yan Fei had the mood to criticize the Japanese Government¡¯s news censorship. Meanwhile, at the Oogawa Family, it was a picture of gloom and doom. Ryoko Oogawa, the family¡¯s most promising young generation member, died at the entrance of the Oogawa Family Manor. Not only did the Oogawa Family mourn the loss of a family elite, but they were also humiliated, slapped in the face, and ridiculed by other families.


    At this moment, in the Oogawa Family Manor, a short-statured young man was carefully examining the body of Ryoko Oogawa in front of Clan Leader Yohei Oogawa.


    The young man with black-framed glasses was attentively inspecting Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s body, not overlooking even the hidden points. After a while, the young man looked at Yohei Oogawa and said, ¡°Mr. Oogawa, I can only assert that Miss Ryoko was killed by a Steel Ball Bullet. Before she was killed, Miss Ryoko went through a long escape, but in the end, she was still murdered.¡±


    Yohei Oogawa tapped his cane firmly, an angry expression on his face, and said, ¡°Mr. Hasegawa, you are Japan¡¯s most formidable detective. I believe you will find the murderer of Ryoko. I¡¯ll have the killer torn to pieces to avenge Ryoko.¡±


    The young man named Hasegawa pushed up his black-framed glasses with confidence and said, ¡°Mr. Oogawa, rest assured, since I¡¯m here, I¡¯m here to help you. I believe no case in this world can escape my reasoning. I will find the real murderer.¡±


    A young man behind Yohei Oogawa whispered, ¡°What an inflated level of confidence this man has, not fearing that such self-assurance might make him the subject of ridicule.¡±


    Another young man gently nudged him and said, ¡°Yoryo, keep it down. If others heard you, they might laugh at you instead.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa replied, ¡°Did I say something wrong? This guy claims there¡¯s no case in the world he can¡¯t crack¡ªdoesn¡¯t that sound like boasting?¡±


    The other young man responded, ¡°He says that because he has the strength to back it up. He¡¯s not boasting.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa said in surprise, ¡°That can¡¯t be possible. Are there really people that capable in this world?¡±


    The other young man said, ¡°Believe it or not, there really are such capable people in this world. They possess various innate abilities when facing cases, and no case can evade their pursuit. Moreover, there¡¯s not just one such person in the world, but a total of four.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa asked with skepticism, ¡°Really? There are four such people, and I¡¯ve never heard of them. Are they all detectives?¡±


    The young man replied, ¡°Indeed, they¡¯re all renowned detectives, esteemed worldwide. As such, in China, they¡¯re referred to as the ¡®Four Great Detectives,¡¯ a title said to have originated from a famous Chinese martial arts novel. As you know, Chinese culture has been really popular worldwide lately, so gradually the title ¡®Four Great Detectives¡¯ spread within the circle. Eventually, everyone began using it to refer to those four most famous detectives.¡±

 Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: Chapter 81: Important Task

    Chapter 108: Chapter 81: Important Task


    Yoryo Oogawa had not imagined that there could be such formidable people in this world. He suddenly felt as if the world had opened a brand-new window to him. He asked, ¡°Where are these Four Major famous detectives located?¡±


    The young man beside him said, ¡°The Four Major famous detectives are distributed across four different countries. Our country¡¯s famous detective is the young man wearing black-rimmed glasses right in front of us, his name is Takashi Hasegawa. The other three are located in The United States of America, Britain, and China respectively.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa, curious, asked, ¡°Why are there famous detectives only in these four countries? Who are they?¡±


    The young man beside him was about to answer this question when he realized that they had spoken too loudly and were overheard by Yohei Oogawa. Thus, Yohei Oogawa turned his head to scold them, and they immediately shut up, not daring to digress again.


    After Takashi Hasegawa finished examining the body of Ryoko Oogawa, he said, ¡°The body examination is complete. I must conduct a detailed investigation at the crime scene.¡±


    Yohei Oogawa said, ¡°Yoryo, you accompany Mr. Hasegawa to examine the scene. You must fulfill any requests he has, if there are any slip-ups, I¡¯ll hold you accountable.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa quickly replied, ¡°Please rest assured, Grandfather, I will fully cooperate with Mr. Hasegawa.¡±


    And so, Yoryo Oogawa took Hasegawa and his assistant into the forest behind the estate, while Yohei Oogawa, feeling too angry and unwell, returned to the estate to rest.


    Once inside the forest, Takashi Hasegawa noticed that it was rather dim, so his assistant immediately switched on a specially-made light and began using it to examine the details within the forest. Illuminated by this mysterious light, many normally overlooked details started to become visible. Hasegawa began to observe the minutiae of the forest, scrutinizing every suspicious point without missing anything, until they emerged from the other side of the forest.


    Looking back at the forest, Takashi Hasegawa closed his eyes in thought. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and said, ¡°The killer is a male, 178cm in height, weighing 80kg. He pursued Miss Ryoko into the forest from here. However, he did not run on the ground but jumped between the trees, which is why there are no footprints of his on the ground here.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa followed Takashi Hasegawa back into the forest, moving in the way Yan Fei had. Hasegawa explained Yan Fei¡¯s method of moving through the forest while pointing to the trees above. If Yan Fei were here, he would be astounded upon hearing Hasegawa¡¯s detailed explanation because not a single point was incorrect; it was exactly the way he had entered the forest.


    Takashi Hasegawa led the group to an area with evidence of a fire. He said, ¡°The killer should have been hit by the sniper¡¯s bullet here and injured because there is a slight smell of blood in the air. This blood scent does not match any from the Oogawa family who were murdered, so the killer definitely left his blood here. However, he obviously discovered this blunder and used gasoline to burn the scene, incinerating all traces of blood here. But since he chose to burn it with gasoline, it tells us he was rushed and couldn¡¯t completely dispose of all clues in a short time. So, there must still be other clues left behind. Look around this area.¡±


    Hasegawa¡¯s assistants began to search the vicinity, with Yoryo Oogawa helping out. After a while, a shout of joy resounded; one of Hasegawa¡¯s assistants found a small hole in a charred tree, which had a tiny aperture inside it exposing the deformed bullet warhead.


    Hasegawa approached and used a tool to dig out the deformed bullet warhead, indeed finding a trace of dried blood at the tip. He carefully placed the bullet inside an evidence bag, preserving it well. Even though the blood on the bullet had evaporated in the fire, they might still find the suspect¡¯s DNA in this trace of blood.


    Then, Takashi Hasegawa continued moving forward with the group to the location where two snipers had met their fate. Hasegawa pointed to a spot and said, ¡°The killer encountered the second sniper here. He was trapped at this spot but then suddenly took out a canister of gasoline and ignited the gasoline within it. This blinded the two snipers wearing infrared equipment for a few moments, allowing the killer to eliminate them. The evidence is the burnt gasoline can and the remnants of a lighter on the ground.¡±


    At this point, Takashi Hasegawa seemed puzzled. He pointed at the gasoline can on the ground and said, ¡°This gasoline can holds more than 50 kilograms of gasoline, and the killer himself weighs 80 kilograms. Why would the killer think to carry a gasoline can with him while chasing after Miss Ryoko? Moreover, under the circumstance of carrying such a heavy can, how could he still leap freely between trees? Besides, later he used another can of gasoline to erase the clues, yet there¡¯s no container for gasoline found at the scene. Could it be that he carried two gasoline cans with him and still took away an unnecessary one afterward? Furthermore, the sniper rifles of the two snipers have also disappeared, probably taken by the killer. But why would he take such heavy and useless items? After all, he did not even end up using the sniper rifle¡­¡±

 Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Chapter 81: Important Task_2

    Chapter 109: Chapter 81: Important Task_2


    Takashi Hasegawa was not a martial artist, hence his understanding of human physical limits contained huge errors, and he never got a reasonable explanation for it, so his puzzlement over the gasoline, gasoline barrels, and the sniper rifle never reached a definitive conclusion. Frowning, he arrived at the last spot and, pointing at the marks on the ground, said, ¡°From the marks here, it¡¯s apparent that the motorcycle rider killed by the assailant was fleeing with Miss Ryoko Oogawa. But for some reason, Miss Ryoko suddenly pushed the rider who was helping her escape to the back and used him to block the assailant while she herself took the chance to run away.¡±


    Takashi Hasegawa¡¯s assistant came over with an iPad and showed him the information on it. Hasegawa said, ¡°So the motorcyclist¡¯s name was Koseki Ito. He has been harboring a secret love for Miss Ryoko, no wonder he resisted the killer so desperately to protect her.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa watched Takashi Hasegawa deducing the case at the crime scene as if he had witnessed it all with his own eyes. Although Yoryo didn¡¯t know if Hasegawa¡¯s deductions were factual, just listening to him speak was quite impressive, and he felt a sense of respect mixed with incomprehension.


    After investigating the last spot, Hasegawa stepped out of the forest once more onto the road outside and began to examine the traces there. After a while, he said, ¡°Miss Ryoko was about to return to the estate but was tragically killed by a steel ball bullet at the last moment. It is truly a pity, she was only a step away from escape.¡±


    Yoryo Oogawa said, ¡°Mr. Hasegawa, do you know who the killer is now?¡±


    Takashi Hasegawa shook his head, ¡°The killer is very cunning and powerful. I¡¯ve only formed a preliminary impression of him; the current clues do not reveal his identity. I need to backtrack Miss Ryoko¡¯s escape route to find more evidence, and only then can we identify the real killer.¡±


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    The streets near Yan Fei were in a state of tight martial law and inspection until the next day when the presence of police on the streets gradually diminished, and the martial law was lifted. Yan Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. His injuries had mostly healed by midnight Tokyo time, thanks to the effect of a Mysterious Power, and after resting for one more day, he was fully recovered. Therefore, he decided to leave Japan that evening and return to China by stowing away on a cargo ship, to avoid any further complications. As long as he returned to China and abided by the law, all would be peaceful for him.


    However, what Yan Fei did not expect was that in the evening, the surrounding police presence increased again, and they tightly sealed off the surrounding blocks, beginning to search each nearby house one by one. Some people were also subjected to intense questioning. Yan Fei became instantly nervous because these police were Fully Armed, carrying both light and heavy weapons, and even accompanied by armored vehicles, with police helicopters circling overhead. The inspectors entering homes looked like military personnel. He also overheard a few police officers saying to search carefully and that they must catch that Chinese person this time. He immediately realized that his cover had been blown and that Japan¡¯s police and Self-Defense Force members had now come knocking.


    As the encirclement tightened, Yan Fei became increasingly anxious. He didn¡¯t know at which point a slip-up had exposed his whereabouts, but he knew that an unavoidable fight was imminent. Thus, the Drone that had been lurking at the bottom of Tokyo Bay began to move stealthily towards his location. The Drone, crawling along the seafloor and not moving quickly, went undetected by anyone. It then lay in ambush less than five kilometers away from Yan Fei, still submerged underwater.


    Yan Fei silently prepared for a major confrontation, waiting for the situation to become uncontrollable. At that point, he would suddenly attack with the Drone, wreaking havoc before escaping in the chaos. Once he got away, he would immediately find a way to return home, vowing never to come to Japan again.


    The police and Self-Defense Force soldiers slowly approached Yan Fei¡¯s rental home. Yan Fei hid behind the door, carefully watching the police outside. Suddenly, he heard a noise from the window behind him and a person flipped into the room from the window next door. Startled, he turned around and instinctively asked in Mandarin, ¡°Who is it? Who¡¯s there?¡±


    The person, initially hiding behind the curtain, came out as soon as Yan Fei asked the question in Mandarin. In perfect Mandarin, the person said, ¡°Are you Chinese?¡±


    Yan Fei was surprised; he hadn¡¯t expected the person who climbed through his window would be a beautiful woman in her twenties. She had a voluptuous figure, a pretty face, and an air of valor about her, speaking Mandarin with remarkable fluency. She was actually the neighbor who lived next door to him, but he had never intended to interact with the neighbors, nor had he visited them. Unexpectedly, she had climbed into his place today.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m Chinese. Are you too?¡±


    But the woman did not respond to Yan Fei¡¯s question. Instead, she urgently said, ¡°Are you an overseas Chinese, a student here for studies, or a tourist?¡±


    Yan Fei casually replied, ¡°I¡¯m here on a tour.¡±


    The woman¡¯s face showed hesitation for a moment before she finally spoke earnestly, ¡°Comrade, I am also Chinese. I belong to an important department of the state, currently on a very important mission, but I have been discovered by the Japanese, and the police and Self-Defense Force members surrounding us are here to catch me. For the sake of us both being Chinese, I need your assistance right now.¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback. He had thought the police and soldiers outside were after him, only to realize they were drawn in by this woman. She claimed to be an official from China in trouble, seeking his help. Although he was not sure about the truth, given the circumstances and being in a foreign land, he decided to assist her. He said, ¡°I¡¯m willing to help. What do you need me to do for you?¡±


    The woman struggled, her face tense. Finally, she took a deep breath and said, ¡°Among those pursuing me, there are undoubtedly Japanese super experts, and I cannot guarantee my safety from them. So, for safety, I must entrust you with something, for you to keep it safe for me.¡±


    The woman took out a small USB drive from her bosom and said, ¡°This USB drive contains very important data that might be the only copy left in the world now. It is extremely vital for our nation¡¯s development, so it absolutely must not fall into Japanese hands. I need you to guard this USB drive for me. If I don¡¯t come back to get it from you within three days, it means something has happened to me, and you must deliver this USB drive to this address.¡±


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 Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: Chapter 82: A Twist of Fate

    Chapter 110: Chapter 82: A Twist of Fate


    The woman took a pen and wrote down an address on a piece of paper. After hesitating for a moment, she added a WeChat ID above it, and handed the paper to Yan Fei along with the USB drive. She said, ¡°If you don¡¯t find anyone at that warehouse, it means we¡¯ve been completely annihilated. Please contact this WeChat ID.¡±


    Yan Fei took the USB drive and then noticed that the address on the paper was a warehouse in Tokyo Bay. He lifted the USB drive in his hand and curiously asked, ¡°Does this contain secret materials stolen from Japanese high-tech companies?¡±


    The woman, dissatisfied, said, ¡°What kind of outdated thinking is that? Do you really think our country¡¯s technology is still so backward? The data in this USB drive is the core data of a high-tech technology that leads the world by at least ten years. However, due to a betrayal within, it was stolen, and the original core data was completely deleted by the traitor. If these core data are lost, our country will suffer a tremendous loss and it will even severely impact the development of our military technology level. After we discovered the theft, we started a pursuit domestically, but the person who stole the data is extremely cunning. He set up false leads all over the country, making it impossible for us to pinpoint his exact escape route. In the end, we had to act separately. I was sent to Japan and ended up trapping that traitor here and finally retrieving the stolen data.¡±


    It was only then that Yan Fei realized that the secret data from China had been stolen. In recent years, China¡¯s technology had started to boom, with various technological innovations leading the world. Although there were still shortcomings, in some areas, it had already begun to lead the entire world. Now other countries coveted our technology, wanting to steal these high and new technologies for themselves. From the way his own Dream Foods had nearly had its manufacturing process stolen by Japan¡¯s Oogawa Family, one could see this trend. He just hadn¡¯t expected to encounter a national worker in Tokyo chasing a traitor.


    Yan Fei, curious, said, ¡°I have a computer here. Do you want to use the computer to send the data back to China, or save it on cloud storage? It will definitely be safer than carrying around a USB drive.¡±


    Yan Fei had the Universal Space and could carry the USB drive within it, making it undetectable by anyone else. He had just been stirring up a bit too much trouble lately and wanted to keep a low profile to avoid any complications, which is why he wanted to dispose of this hot potato as soon as possible.


    The woman said, ¡°This USB drive has a network virus implanted by the traitor. As soon as any device plugs into it, it will send a real-time location to his behind-the-scenes organization. So the moment I plug this USB drive into your computer, the virus will activate, not only revealing our location but also locking the data inside, making it impossible to upload or copy the data.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°In that case, isn¡¯t this USB drive impossible to open?¡±


    With a cold laugh, the woman said, ¡°Our country¡¯s supercomputers have long ranked first and second in the world. They have incredible computing power. With enough time in a secure environment, they can easily crack the network virus on this USB drive and retrieve all the data inside. I just lack the time now. Look outside, the police are getting closer.¡±


    Yan Fei glanced outside the window and saw that police had already entered the courtyard.


    The woman then said to Yan Fei, ¡°Comrade, you don¡¯t know my name and I don¡¯t know yours, but we are both Chinese. We all wish to see our motherland grow strong, so I¡¯m entrusting this arduous task to you. I believe you won¡¯t let me down. Stay here while I go out to draw the police away. Be careful and don¡¯t act recklessly. Wait for me here at home. If I don¡¯t show up three days later, go to the address I gave you and hand the USB drive to the person there.¡±


    Yan Fei was about to say more when the woman, seeing the urgency of the situation, shushed him and then jumped out of the window, returning to her own room. Holding the USB drive, Yan Fei suddenly felt as though it weighed a ton. He quickly placed the USB drive into the Universal Space, and with that, no one else could take it away from him.


    Yan Fei had just caught his breath when he heard a loud bang from the next room, and then someone jumped out, kicking a police officer away and grabbing his gun. The other officers were shocked and just as they were about to draw their guns, the person fired continuously, killing several officers in the courtyard, displaying impressive shooting skills.


    Yan Fei looked and saw that the person who had jumped out was the same woman from before, but now she had a piece of fabric covering her face, preventing anyone from seeing her features. The woman moved swiftly and decisively, killing the policemen in the courtyard before dashing away without looking back.


    Just then, a police car suddenly rushed forward, slamming into the young woman. With a nimble flip, the woman landed on the roof of the police car and shot downwards, killing the police driver. She then leaped onto the roof of a neighboring shop, ready to escape. Suddenly, a roar came from below, and a man dressed in black soared into the air, brandishing a cane knife at the woman in the air.

 Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Chapter 82: An Unexpected Mistake_2

    Chapter 111: Chapter 82: An Unexpected Mistake_2


    The woman pulled out the iron bar strapped to her back and, with a swing, struck the cane knife squarely. Using the momentum, her body soared high into the air, and just like that, she vaulted over the shops and out of sight. The man in black roared in anger, chasing after her.


    As the young woman made her escape, the policemen and Self-Defense Force members surrounding the area started to give chase too, leaving only a few behind to handle the body of the fallen officer. The few armored vehicles and the helicopter in the sky also took off in the direction the woman had left.


    Only when he saw the woman safely away did Yan Fei drop the curtain of his room, his face showing a shocked expression. He hadn¡¯t expected the woman¡¯s strength to be so formidable, her movements crisp and decisive, without a hint of excess. He recognized the man in black who attacked her, the very same Hideo Oogawa who had come to China to capture him. Oogawa looked incredibly menacing, and it was fortunate that Duan Hongye of the China Special Duties Unit had suddenly appeared and scared him off. Unexpectedly, Oogawa had shown up again tonight, yet the woman managed to escape.


    Although the policemen and Self-Defense Force members had left, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t shake off a vague feeling that something was amiss, though he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on what it was. However, now that the police had gone, his alarm was officially called off. He had decided to rush back to China, but since he had accepted a commission, he decided he would wait here for three days. If the woman did not show up, he would head to the warehouse at the Tokyo Bay port and hand over the USB drive to the contact there.


    Yan Fei started to access the internet on his home computer to see if the recent incident had made the news, but there was no sign of it. Normally, such a significant event would have drawn the news media to the scene, but there was silence, which made him conclude that Japan¡¯s so-called press freedom was nothing but a sham; if they didn¡¯t want you to see something, you would never see it.


    By ten o¡¯clock at night, the thunderous roar of helicopters could be heard once again outside his room. Yan Fei looked out to see two police helicopters circling overhead, their powerful searchlights scanning below. Down the streets, dozens of military vehicles appeared and came to a halt near his home, and from these vehicles poured out several hundred Japanese Self-Defense Force members, fully armed, as they began to blockade the neighborhood.


    Yan Fei was startled and didn¡¯t have time to think about what was happening when two Black Hawk transport helicopters suddenly appeared in the sky, dropping down more than thirty American soldiers. These US Forces members joined up with the Self-Defense Force members to discuss the situation.


    While they were talking, five US-painted M1A2 main battle tanks turned the far street corner, followed by a few armored transport vehicles. When these vehicles came to a stop, another fifty or sixty American soldiers jumped out.


    Yan Fei was filled with uncertainty, not knowing what situation had arisen. Then, two Apache Armed Helicopters appeared in the sky, fully armed and circling the neighborhood as if monitoring what was happening on the ground.


    Within less than ten minutes, Yan Fei¡¯s neighborhood was completely surrounded by US Forces and Japanese Self-Defense Forces, not only with main battle tanks and armored vehicles on the ground but also with Apache helicopters in the sky.


    Even though he had no idea what had happened, Yan Fei instinctively felt something was very wrong. He activated the submerged drone in readiness to provide fire support at a moment¡¯s notice.


    The US military and the Self-Defense Forces had the area locked down tight. Civilians wishing to pass through were rudely turned away by the army, and those inside were not allowed to leave. The military soldiers then began to break into residential houses, dragging people out and stuffing them into buses that had arrived, all the while searching the rooms, evidently looking for something.


    Yan Fei¡¯s bad feeling grew worse, then he heard two American soldiers who had just taken away his neighbor across the hall, talking to each other.


    One American soldier, puzzled, said, ¡°Tom, aren¡¯t we going to get taken to the military court for grabbing people like this?¡±


    Tom, the American soldier, replied, ¡°Fes, don¡¯t talk too much. Our mission here is to search for top-secret data taken by the Chinese. You know how fast China¡¯s technology has been advancing in recent years. If they get their hands on this information, the consequences are unimaginable.¡±


    Fes, the American soldier, responded, ¡°But I¡¯ve heard that those data originally belonged to China, right? Aren¡¯t we effectively stealing their data?¡±


    With a wry smile, Tom said, ¡°Fes, you¡¯re too naive. Do you really think China has the ability to develop such advanced technology? They¡¯ve stolen our technology and then claim it as their own invention. They¡¯re thieves, always pilfering technology from other nations.¡±


    ¡°If it¡¯s technology stolen from us by China, why do we even need to take it back? Our technology is definitely stronger, right?¡± inquired Fes.


    Finding Fes stubbornly ignorant, Tom didn¡¯t want to discuss it further, replying, ¡°Anyway, we just have to carry out the orders from our superiors. As long as we follow these commands, we won¡¯t face a military court.¡±


    Continuing his questions, Fes asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t our intelligence say that this place is the hideout of the Chinese spy who took the data? Why do we need such a wide-scale operation? Wouldn¡¯t it be better to directly catch the Chinese spy?¡±


    ¡°All we know is that a Chinese person has taken the data, and the last place she was spotted is here, but we don¡¯t know who did it. Nor do we know if she has spread the data, so we have to detain everyone in the area until we find it,¡± Tom explained.


    Still incredulous, Fes said, ¡°Doing this, is the Japanese Government really fine with us grabbing their people like this?¡±


    Tom chuckled, ¡°If it was any other country, even ones much weaker than Japan, we wouldn¡¯t dare to act so brazenly. But in Japan, we can do whatever we like. Just think of the Japanese as a dog we raise; since when do dogs challenge their masters? Look at them, aren¡¯t they dispatching their Self-Defense Forces to help us with the search?¡±


    Fes was astonished and said, ¡°Doing this, isn¡¯t the Japanese Government afraid their people will rise up against them?¡±


    ¡°With so many of our military bases stationed here, what can they do? Besides, the Japanese have always revered the strong. They adore us because we beat them so badly back then. They don¡¯t dare make a fuss about us. Oh, and by the way, I know a fun place, with incredibly beautiful Japanese women, and you can even S/M to satisfy all your manly desires,¡± Tom said.


    Enticed by Tom¡¯s words, Fes quickly forgot his doubts and eagerly asked, ¡°Where is this place? Is it expensive¡­¡±


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 Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Chapter 83: Massacre

    Chapter 112: Chapter 83: Massacre


    Hearing the conversation between the two American soldiers, Yan Fei finally understood what had felt off to him. It turned out that these US Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces were the ones looking for the stolen high-tech data from China, and the Japanese police and soldiers he had previously encountered were actually sent by the Oogawa Family to capture him, as evidenced by Hideo Oogawa¡¯s appearance at the scene of the incident. It was well known that although Hideo Oogawa was a renowned expert in Japan, he only obeyed orders from his family and did not work for the government.


    In this incident, there were two forces executing the capture mission, targeting two different people. The Oogawa Family was after Yan Fei, while the American soldiers targeted the woman who retrieved the secret data. Originally, Yan Fei and the woman might have never crossed paths in their lives, but fate played its tricks, and at the same time and in the same place, they became neighbors. Even more coincidentally, the adversaries of both of them found their way to their doors one after the other.


    Although the woman had recovered the data, she had become like a frightened bird. Assuming that anyone surrounding her was the enemy pursuing her, she inadvertently led the Oogawa Family away after leaving the data with Yan Fei. The Oogawa Family, undeniably in search of Yan Fei, saw someone leave and assumed they had found the murder suspect. Without verifying, they hastily gave chase.


    Just when Yan Fei thought the matter was over, the US Forces in collaboration with the Japan Self-Defense Forces once again surrounded the area, beginning the capture of the Chinese woman who took back the data. Yan Fei, keeping his promise, waited for the woman to return for the data, only to find himself suddenly trapped within the blockade, blocked here once again. Moreover, the force blocking his way was terrifying, far superior to that of the Oogawa Family alone.


    Due to a strange twist of fate, Yan Fei and the woman had swapped identities. The woman had just broken through the Oogawa Family¡¯s encirclement and fled, and now Yan Fei was about to face the encirclement by the US and Japanese forces in a most nonsensical mix-up.


    Although Yan Fei wasn¡¯t the direct target of the US Forces, they didn¡¯t care about such details. They went after anyone they saw here, and once they searched Yan Fei¡¯s room, he would be captured. In the subsequent interrogation, Yan Fei would definitely slip up, putting him at great risk. Therefore, to avoid capture by the US Forces, Yan Fei had to find a way to leave. He looked at the fully armed forces outside the blockade ring, but this time, no one volunteered to draw the enemy¡¯s attention away from him.


    Knowing that he couldn¡¯t leave safely this time, Yan Fei once again activated the Drone. The Drone quickly left the water surface and began to fly at an ultra-low altitude, heading in his direction.


    The Drone had previously been lurking less than five kilometers away from Yan Fei¡¯s actual location. At full flight speed, it would arrive here in an instant. Although the US and Japanese forces outside seemed incredibly powerful, Yan Fei feared nothing with the Drone by his side. Since the woman had led away the pursuers from the Oogawa Family for him, it was a form of reciprocity for him to deal with these US troops that had come after her.


    It was now past ten o¡¯clock at night, and dark clouds were gathering in the sky with a breeze picking up, slowly turning into a gale. Eventually, the dark clouds pressed down on the city, and the wind blew furiously, looking as if it was turning the world upside down.


    At that moment, a group of Japan Self-Defense Forces soldiers began knocking on Yan Fei¡¯s front door. After estimating the time, Yan Fei opened the door, and several Self-Defense Forces soldiers barged in. Without a word, they began to search the room roughly, while others pointed their guns at Yan Fei, pressed him against the wall, and tried to put plastic handcuffs on him.


    Suddenly, a white light flashed across the sky, followed by a thunderous roar. The thunder was so loud that it startled the Self-Defense Forces soldiers in Yan Fei¡¯s room. Just then, Yan Fei suddenly leaned his head back and slammed it hard against the face of the soldier holding him behind, making a ¡°pop¡± sound as he smashed the soldier¡¯s head into a bloody mess, killing him instantly.


    Yan Fei spun around, his right fist slamming hard into the neck of another soldier beside him, with a ¡°crack,¡± breaking the soldier¡¯s neck and instantly killing him.


    The other soldiers searching the room were stunned and tried to draw their guns to retaliate, only to see Yan Fei flick his fingers rapidly, launching several steel balls that shot out like lightning, hitting them right between the eyes. The soldiers¡¯ hands froze in mid-action, and then they collapsed to the ground, dead.


    Yan Fei¡¯s sudden action eliminated the soldiers who had entered his room, alerting the troops outside. They started shouting and charged toward Yan Fei¡¯s room, aiming to shoot him dead, even the Apache Armed Helicopters patrolling the sky were alerted. At this moment, two missiles appeared in the dark night, bringing with them flames of death and shooting towards the Apaches on patrol.


    The radars on the Apache Armed Helicopters quickly detected the incoming missiles. The US military pilots urgently executed evasive maneuvers according to tactical requirements and launched decoy flares, hoping to deceive the missiles into attacking false targets. However, the two missiles were unresponsive to the decoy flares; they passed through the circle of decoys and continued to chase the Apache Armed Helicopters.


    Although Apache Armed Helicopters possessed powerful low-altitude capabilities, their flight speed was slow, no match for the speed of the approaching missiles. The two missiles each struck an Apache Armed Helicopter, causing violent explosions. Huge plumes of fire burst in the sky.


    The army below was charging towards Yan Fei¡¯s home when suddenly, an explosion was heard overhead, and then the burning wreckage of two Apache armed helicopters came crashing down, crushing several unresponsive Japan Self-Defense Force soldiers to death. The other soldiers were shocked, and upon closer inspection, they saw a drone flying overhead in the darkness. Illuminated by the white light of lightning, the drone looked incredibly ferocious.


    Then, the soldiers saw the drone¡¯s Vulcan Gun beginning to fire, guided by tracer rounds, and took down the police helicopter and Black Hawk transport aircraft that had been circling above Yan Fei.


    The shocked soldiers on the ground started firing at the drone frantically. The anti-aircraft missiles on the five main battle tanks surrounding the district were also activated, but before they could fire the anti-aircraft missiles, the drone dived, and 30mm armor-piercing rounds rained down from above, striking the tops of the tanks on the ground.


    Tanks may claim the title of kings of land warfare, but the 30mm Vulcan Gun of a drone is the greatest nemesis of ground-moving armor. Under the attack of 30mm armor-piercing rounds, the five US Army main battle tanks on the ground could not hold out for five seconds before they were all destroyed by the drone. The tanks exploded and burned upon impact, and not a single driver made it out.


    With one sweeping dive, the drone took out five US Army main battle tanks. Then, the drone turned around not far ahead and flew back. The soldiers of the US and Japan forces on the ground were instantly terror-stricken. They lay on the ground and fired their guns at the drone, not even bothering to capture Yan Fei anymore. However, their small-caliber bullets had no chance of penetrating the drone¡¯s specialized body. Although hit by several small-caliber bullets, the drone was unscathed, and Yan Fei did not feel any pain from injuries.


    The drone possessed tremendous maneuverability, capable even of vertical takeoff and hovering still; its quantum radar could target thousands at once. Yet Yan Fei did not demonstrate these capabilities to the soldiers; instead, he made the drone behave almost like any other. After all, having one more trump card could mean an extra chance of survival when it mattered.


    The drone returned, and the Vulcan Gun fired again, destroying all the armored vehicles behind the main battle tanks, and a large number of soldiers still inside the armored vehicles were eliminated.


    Having annihilated the US military¡¯s armored vehicles, the drone turned around again and flew back. The Vulcan Gun started switching ammunition, from armor-piercing rounds to explosive rounds, then fired repeatedly at the targets below. Explosions rocked the ground continuously, and flames shot up everywhere, as the soldiers without cover were blown to death or wounded by bullets and shrapnel. Their pathetic small-caliber bullets were completely ineffective against the drone, utterly unable to breach its defenses.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the Auxiliary Brain swiftly scanned with the quantum radar, revealing all the hidden enemies below, and with the precise control of the Auxiliary Brain, the Vulcan Gun commenced a fierce attack. In less than a minute, all the soldiers surrounding the area were killed by the drone.


    Inevitably, the drone¡¯s battle also caused collateral damage to the houses here. Even a few of the Japanese people who had been captured on the nearby bus died innocent deaths. Although Yan Fei felt a twinge of guilt in his heart, there was nothing he could do. Tonight¡¯s operation amounted to an act of war where the sole purpose was to kill as many enemies as possible while preserving one¡¯s own life. These Japanese people were merely collaterally involved. Yet in war, who isn¡¯t innocent?


    This place had originally been completely encircled and blockaded by the US and Japanese forces, with a full array of light and heavy weapons, and even the support of Apache armed helicopters. It seemed impossible for anyone to escape safely. But who knew that things would change so rapidly. A drone that appeared suddenly overturned the situation, wiping out US armed helicopters, main battle tanks, and armored vehicles, slaughtering the soldiers on the ground as easily as chopping vegetables. The swift reversal of the situation was beyond anyone¡¯s imagination.


    Corpses lay everywhere around Yan Fei, but he felt no sympathy for the fallen soldiers¡ª they were enemies, and it was a kill-or-be-killed situation. Seeing no further threat around him, he jumped up, and the drone descended just in time. He grabbed onto a weapon rack under the drone¡¯s wing with one hand, and the drone took off quickly, heading into the dark night sky.


    Just as Yan Fei left the scene, an immense bolt of lightning struck in the sky, lighting up the entire Tokyo city, followed by a thunderous roar; it seemed as if the heavens had been shaken to their core. Then, a great wind rose, and at last, a torrential downpour began.


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 Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Chapter 84: Clouds Moving in All Directions

    Chapter 113: Chapter 84: Clouds Moving in All Directions


    Just as Yan Fei¡¯s Drone had taken off and left, the Japanese intelligence department in Tokyo received accurate information, which was immediately passed on to Isao Inoue, who was in charge of handling unidentified drone incidents. However, before he could receive specific instructions from his superiors, Harrison, a representative of the US Forces, contacted him, revealing that the US military had also detected the mysterious Drone¡¯s trail.


    Whether it was the US Forces or the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, both had suffered greatly at the hands of Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar. Upon learning that the mysterious Drone had appeared in Japan, both militaries intensified their search efforts in Japan¡¯s airspace. Thus, as Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar brazenly attacked the allied forces of the two countries, their radar systems detected the Drone¡¯s presence simultaneously.


    Although the Drone had lost the radars¡¯ signal when it flew at a low altitude as it carried Yan Fei away, the US and Japanese militaries had set up numerous artificial observation points on high ground near Tokyo. Monitored by these lookout points, the Drone¡¯s route of action was crystal clear to both parties. Therefore, after consulting with each other and obtaining instructions from their respective superiors, they decided to dispatch their nations¡¯ fighter jets to intercept this mysterious combat drone, vowing to shoot down the Drone that had brought them humiliation.


    Unaware that the US and Japanese militaries had already made detailed combat arrangements against the Drone, Yan Fei controlled the Drone Avatar to carry him away from the recent battlefield. When a large mountain appeared ahead, Yan Fei let go and jumped off the Drone¡¯s weapon pylon, safely landing in the canopy of a large tree on the hillside, while the Drone continued towards the sea.


    Yan Fei caused a bloodbath in the Tokyo Suburbs tonight, killing hundreds of Japanese and American soldiers and destroying a large amount of their military equipment. Additionally, the Chinese female Special Agent executing an important mission had also wreaked havoc there, killing numerous police officers and soldiers. These two incidents had put Japan on high alert, treating them as though they were KB attacks; thus, the Japanese government had significantly increased inspections at major ports, airports, train stations, and the like, hoping to find the KB members responsible for the massacre.


    If Yan Fei were to sneak onto a cargo ship at the Port of Tokyo now, he would be taking a significant risk and could potentially be discovered by the Japanese authorities at any moment. So, he simply decided to hide in a desolate mountain temporarily, waiting for the Japanese government to let down their guard before finding a way to escape the country. As for the USB drive entrusted by the female Special Agent, he no longer planned to hand it over at the Port of Tokyo; instead, he would take it back to China directly and find another channel to deliver it. As long as he made it back to China and successfully handed the device over to the state, he would have fulfilled his promise to the female Special Agent.


    Although the Drone had been upgraded to Level 3 and could carry passengers, hanging underneath the Drone¡¯s weapon pylon had been an extremely uncomfortable experience for Yan Fei. The current violent storm made it feel as though he was surfing in the seawater; the relentless attacks from the fierce winds and torrential rain were torturous, which is why he immediately jumped from the Drone after escaping the dangerous situation.


    Even without the obstacle of the violent storm, the Drone¡¯s missile-launching capabilities had been significantly impaired when Yan Fei hung beneath its weapon pylon. If Yan Fei had stubbornly chosen to hang below the Drone¡¯s wings and fly back to China regardless of the risk, he would have faced tremendous difficulties. First, his physical body would suffer greatly, potentially losing half its condition after flying such a long distance. Second, if they encountered enemy interception on the return journey, the Drone¡¯s inability to fire missiles normally would greatly reduce its combat power. Furthermore, to ensure Yan Fei¡¯s safety, the Drone could not fly at maximum speed, which would affect its maneuverability and might result in it being shot down by other Fighter Jets or Missiles.


    Due to these considerations, Yan Fei did not use this method to return to China but instead insisted on smuggling himself back through cargo ships or other means. Moreover, with the current heavy downpour and lightning in the sky, it would be utterly ludicrous if he were struck by lightning while flying.


    After releasing Yan Fei, the Drone prepared to return to the sea to dive and hide under the water. What Yan Fei did not expect was that the US Forces and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces had already fully grasped the Drone¡¯s whereabouts. Once the Drone¡¯s location was known, fighter jets from the nearby Tokyo airport and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, despite the violent storm and extreme weather conditions, were forced to take off and formed a squadron of fighter jets heading to surround Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar.


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    Meanwhile, on another battlefield, the Clan Leader of the Oogawa Family, Yohei Oogawa, was seething with anger. They had finally identified the murderer of Ryoko and located the killer¡¯s hideout, mobilizing a large number of personnel to hunt down the killer, only to make a colossal blunder and chase the wrong target.


    After Hideo Oogawa pursued the female Special Agent, the two engaged in a couple of confrontations on the road. Although Hideo Oogawa had the upper hand in strength, the female Special Agent was extremely fast and very experienced. She kept fleeing and avoiding a life-or-death struggle with Hideo Oogawa, so he couldn¡¯t find a good way to deal with her. If not for the assistance of the Oogawa Family members who helped intercept and monitor her, Hideo Oogawa would have lost her long ago.


    The female Special Agent was also worried about the safety of the USB drive left with Yan Fei. Thus, she led the Oogawa Family members far away to prevent them from finding Yan Fei and the USB drive.


    The reason the Oogawa Family could find Yan Fei¡¯s residence was thanks to Takashi Hasegawa, one of the Four Major Famous Detectives. It was thanks to Hasegawa¡¯s exceptional deductive skills in case reasoning that the Oogawa Family could trace Yan Fei through the slightest clues.


    Despite facing a myriad of chaotic information, Hasegawa still managed to find decisive evidence at the scene of Ryoko Oogawa¡¯s room, which had been burnt by Yan Fei. They discovered the video of Yan Fei getting out of a Taxi from a surveillance camera at a remote establishment nearby. With a quick comparison of body types, Hasegawa immediately identified the person who got out of the Taxi as a suspect. However, they did not realize that Yan Fei in the surveillance footage had altered his appearance and when they searched for that face in Japan¡¯s System, they found nothing at all.


    When Hasegawa Takashi couldn¡¯t find any clues within the national security system, he continued his investigation. Relying on the video, he found the taxi driver who had driven Yan Fei. The driver had received a large tip from Yan Fei and was deeply impressed by him, so Hasegawa quickly discovered where Yan Fei had boarded the car¡ªthe nightclub where Jo Oogawa had once stayed.


    Then with the help of the nightclub¡¯s surveillance camera at the entrance, Hasegawa found the direction of the street from which Yan Fei had come to the club and then found even more useful information based on the direction of the street Yan Fei came through. In the end, Hasegawa Takashi had continuously seen through several tracking traps set by Yan Fei and actually found Yan Fei¡¯s real residence.


    Considering issues of personal privacy, Japan isn¡¯t like China, where surveillance cameras are everywhere in public places. Only some large squares and malls have surveillance cameras, and of course, some private small stores also install them. But the images from these cameras aren¡¯t connected, so no one can reconstruct a person¡¯s complete movement route of more than 10 kilometers from street surveillance videos in Japan. In this respect, one has to admire Hasegawa Takashi, who has the title of the Famous Detective. He was able to find the real location of the criminal suspect in the Tokyo downtown area with a population of twenty million, based on some incoherent videos, showcasing his terrifying innate reasoning ability.


    After determining the approximate location of the murderer¡¯s residence, the Oogawa Family began to send out personnel to prepare for the arrest. For the success of this arrest operation, the Oogawa Family not only sent out the family¡¯s experts but even persuaded the Metropolitan Police Department and the Self-Defense Forces to jointly deploy personnel. They thought the capture would be easy, not knowing that a Chinese special agent was also hiding in the area. The Chinese special agent, already particularly sensitive, thought he had been exposed when he noticed the surrounding Japanese police, and immediately started to break out. The Oogawa Family thought that the criminal suspect had finally appeared, and under a double misunderstanding, they began to clash. But Yan Fei, the actual target of the capture operation, inexplicably avoided this disaster.


    However, nothing in this world is absolute. Although the female special agent led away the Oogawa Family¡¯s experts and blocked one disaster for Yan Fei, she attracted the Japanese and US Allied Forces who were pursuing her. This army had enhanced strength, and if Yan Fei didn¡¯t have his Drone Avatar, he would have been unable to escape this calamity. At this point, one can¡¯t help saying that destiny is fickle; no one knows what will happen in the next second.


    Hasegawa Takashi was also present at the capture scene of Yan Fei, but despite his astonishing reasoning ability, he is just an ordinary person and couldn¡¯t keep up with the pace of Hideo Oogawa and the female special agent. By the time he caught up, both had left the scene. However, in the videos that followed, Hasegawa Takashi increasingly felt something was off. In his deduction, the murder suspect was a male, at least 178 cm tall, weighing 80 kilograms, but the suspect they were tracking was not only short but also slender, clearly a woman. He had seen the appearance of the person who killed Ryoko Oogawa¡ªit was definitely a rugged male and did not match the person they were now chasing.


    At first, Hasegawa Takashi thought he had made an error in his deduction, but after going over his reasoning from the beginning, he became even more certain that his previous deductions were correct. He immediately realized they might have fallen for a decoy tactic used by the murderer.


    Meanwhile, Hideo Oogawa was pursuing the female special agent into the densely populated areas of Tokyo city. The special agent rapidly changed her clothes in a hidden spot as soon as she entered the crowded area, thus transforming into a different person, and then vanished in front of Hideo Oogawa, leaving him seething with rage.


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 Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 85: Warplane Swarm

    Chapter 114: Chapter 85: Warplane Swarm


    Takashi Hasegawa realized they might have been tricked and quickly ordered Yohei Oogawa to reassign personnel back to the incident area, but at that moment, they received news that the US-Japan joint forces had engaged in combat in the area and had been completely annihilated by someone. Through the video footage captured by the cameras mounted on those soldiers¡¯ helmets, they immediately identified the man who suddenly attacked as the murderer of Ryoko Oogawa; only now he had already been lifted away by a drone.


    Upon receiving this news, Yohei Oogawa flew into a rage. The Oogawa family held supreme dignity in Japan, and the murderer who killed a direct member of their family must die, or they would become a laughingstock to other families, their family¡¯s honor completely eradicated. Therefore, the Oogawa family must kill the murderer at all costs to uphold their family¡¯s dignity. But they hadn¡¯t expected their own people to be fools; having already surrounded the enemy, they let him use the tactic of luring the tiger out of the mountain, allowing the real enemy to escape.


    In his anger, Yohei Oogawa could only seek help from Takashi Hasegawa, asking him to continue devising methods to locate the suspect¡¯s whereabouts. Takashi Hasegawa thus began analyzing the latest data the Oogawa family obtained from the military and soon detected an anomaly on the radar chart. He noticed that although the drone had been flying in a straight line, it had descended slightly at one point and even reduced its speed slightly while descending. Although the drone quickly regained altitude and speed, it then changed direction by a small angle, heading toward the sea.


    From this, Takashi Hasegawa concluded that the suspect hanging beneath the drone had likely already left the aircraft at that location, rather than hanging below the drone as everyone had analyzed. He pulled up a map, and upon comparison, discovered that the place where the drone changed speed and altitude was a mountain, named Fishwoman Mountain. With the mountain being rather desolate and scarcely populated, Takashi Hasegawa believed the suspect might be hiding on Fishwoman Mountain at that moment.


    The Oogawa family was resolute to capture or kill Yan Fei, but they were apprehensive about the terrifying drone, especially since even the formidable US and Japanese forces had been annihilated by the drone. Thankfully, from Takashi Hasegawa¡¯s analysis, they learned that the drone had already departed after dropping off Yan Fei. With Yan Fei as their only target, the task was much easier. At this time, Yohei Oogawa chose to trust Takashi Hasegawa¡¯s judgment and immediately sent out personnel to encircle Fishwoman Mountain.


    To ensure they caught Yan Fei, they even chose not to inform the Japanese government, fearing that if the government became aware, it would complicate matters, as they did not know Yan Fei¡¯s true identity. After all, no one could guarantee that Yan Fei wasn¡¯t an agent of the Japanese government, and that his presence was not the government imposing pressure on the Oogawa family.


    The sky was filled with flashing lightning and roaring thunder, a raging rainstorm engulfing the surroundings as if heralding the end of the world. Yan Fei stood on the mountaintop, his body draped in a raincoat but already soaked through. He watched the direction the drone flew off in, his heart full of worry. Because the quantum radar inside the drone had long detected the arrival of twelve fighter jets in the distant sky. The drone had just engaged and killed many enemies, completely exposing its location. Thus, even if the drone flew at low altitude now, it could not escape the tracking by the ground radar and the designated lookouts that paid special attention to it.


    Within the range of the quantum radar, there appeared a total of twelve fighter jets in the sky ahead. The amazing feature of quantum radar lies not only in its ability to detect and lock onto multiple targets but also in its capacity to automatically reconstruct the shape of the detected objects based on their data. Consequently, in the Auxiliary Brain, the signals from the twelve fighter jets had been restored to their original shapes.


    Yan Fei, who had recently taken an interest in the history of aircraft around the world, recognized the types of the aircraft in the squadron at a glance. Four of them were F-15 fighters belonging to the US Air Force; four were F-15J fighters that belonged to the Japan Self-Defense Forces, a version of the F-15 used by the Japanese military with performances essentially consistent with the US version; there were also two Growler electronic warfare aircraft belonging to the US Air Force. Not only that, above this squadron, two F-35 stealth fighter jets were lurking.


    Seeing this layout, Yan Fei drew a sharp breath. He was now facing a combined squadron of US and Japanese fighter jets. This squadron¡¯s combat power was formidable, capable of wiping out the entire air force of some small and medium-sized countries. He had just completely annihilated ground forces of the US and Japan, enraging both sides. Therefore, even in extreme weather, they had deployed their elite units to take revenge on him. Moreover, the US and Japanese forces had also realized that the F-16 fighters were no match for the drone, thus directly deploying the more powerful F-15 fighters, determined to avenge their humiliation and shoot down the infuriatingly mysterious drone.


    The drone had already reached the seaside. Yan Fei originally wanted to let the drone submerge below the sea surface at once, but now, without any land-based obstacles, the drone was locked onto by the enemy¡¯s radar. If the drone chose to plunge into the sea now, it would not only expose the drone¡¯s special abilities but might also attract the search attacks of warships from both countries. Additionally, still possessing some youthful impetuosity and harboring anti-American and anti-Japanese sentiments, Yan Fei did not wish to flee in disgrace. Regardless, he wanted to measure up against his opponents. If danger ensued, the worst-case scenario would be to reveal the secret and dive directly into the sea. After all, to the drone, these fighter jets were simply Merit Points. The drone had not upgraded for a long time, precisely because it lacked Merit Points. Now, seeing these flying Merit Points, it naturally wanted to gather them. Even if it couldn¡¯t consume them all, devouring a portion was still acceptable.


    So the Drone Avatar continued flying forward as if it had detected nothing, with the distance between both sides quickly closing. Soon, it met with the squadron of fighter jets 50 kilometers away. At this point, the Growler Electronic Warfare Aircraft of the US forces initiated full-spectrum electronic interference, attempting to disrupt the drone¡¯s remote control capabilities and sever the connection between the drone and its operator. But what they hadn¡¯t expected was that this drone was not an ordinary one requiring remote electromagnetic signal control from afar. It was Yan Fei¡¯s avatar, and the connection between them relied on a mode of communication completely beyond current Earth humans¡¯ understanding, rendering usual electronic warfare aircraft electromagnetic suppression ineffective.


    The drone¡¯s quantum radar detected the rampant electronic interference signals in an instant. Yan Fei, with a thought, started to use the enemy¡¯s tactic against them. Consequently, the flight of his Drone Avatar became erratic, swaying side to side, no longer as stable as before, appearing as if it was under the influence of the interference.


    The distant fighter jet radar immediately detected the drone¡¯s abnormal behavior. Consequently, the electronic warfare aircraft continued their electronic suppression from a distance, while the squadron of F-15s advanced toward the drone. The two F-35s rapidly gained altitude, rising to an altitude of ten thousand meters, and then quietly moved towards the drone.


    By the time the distance between the two narrowed to 45 kilometers, two US F-15 Fighters launched four AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles at the distant Drone. These missiles are the most advanced air-to-air missiles used by the US Air Force, with a range of 48 kilometers and a speed reaching Mach 4. Equipped with mid-course semi-active radar/data link guidance plus terminal active radar guidance, they are fire-and-forget missiles that have shot down many enemy aircraft in real-world combat, enjoying a formidable reputation.


    Yan Fei immediately detected the AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles flying towards him. He had planned to sneak up on the enemy formation under their radar and then suddenly fire missiles for a surprise attack. Little did he know that as soon as these F-15 Fighters reached their maximum attack distance, they would launch a missile attack, foiling his surprise plan.


    Thus, the Drone no longer pretended, resumed normal flight, and turned to flee, with the chasing Allied Forces¡¯ aircraft in hot pursuit. A distance of 45 kilometers might seem considerable on the ground, but in aerial combat, it is incredibly brief. In just 40 seconds, the AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles rapidly caught up with the Drone and then attacked from four different angles. The Drone adjusted its nose position, and the Vulcan Gun fired rapidly, destroying the missiles in its path before accelerating to escape.


    The three missiles behind stubbornly clung to the Drone, and just as they were about to hit, the Drone performed a sudden flip, miraculously evading all three missiles. The Drone then positioned itself behind the Air-to-Air Missiles, and the Vulcan Gun fired once more, destroying the incoming missiles in one stroke.


    Although the storm was raging, such weather did not significantly affect the US Forces¡¯ aircraft-mounted radars. The Drone¡¯s missile-shooting actions were clearly displayed on the radar, leaving the following fighter pilots dumbfounded. They had heard rumors before taking off about this mysterious Drone¡¯s capabilities, even that it could shoot down missiles with its Naval Cannon, so they were somewhat prepared. But when they witnessed the Drone¡¯s divine Naval Cannon attack, they were still shocked. At the same time, the Drone¡¯s flip maneuver left them in awe. Even their most skilled pilots couldn¡¯t execute such a maneuver at such close range, let alone counterattack afterwards.


    The Drone showcased its superior maneuverability and combat power, making them realize that the electronic warfare aircraft¡¯s electromagnetic suppression was ineffective against it. Under the weight of electromagnetic pressure, the Drone was still able to execute its extraordinary fighting skills.


    After the first wave of missile attacks failed, the fighter pilots did not lose confidence. The three F-15s and F-15Js closely following launched another six AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles. These six missiles once again pursued the Drone in a rapid barrage. After destroying four Air-to-Air Missiles, the Drone headed for the land below, with the six missiles doggedly on its tail.


    Though the Drone was formidable, it had limitations in flight speed and attack range. Faced with a long-range assault by a group of fighter jets, it had no choice but to turn and run. Then, Yan Fei saw the Tokyo Downtown in the distance and immediately had an idea. The Drone began to head for Tokyo Downtown.


    The Japan Self-Defense Forces¡¯ radar immediately detected the Drone¡¯s erratic behavior. When they found out that the Drone was targeting Tokyo Downtown, they broke out in a cold sweat. Tokyo is not only Japan¡¯s capital but also its financial and industrial center, with immense strategic value. If the Drone entered Tokyo Downtown and wreaked havoc, it could cause significant economic losses to Japan.


    Just then, the six missiles once again caught up with the Drone. The Drone suddenly dipped its nose and began ultra-low altitude flight. Below, although not yet in Tokyo Downtown, there was already a continuous expanse of houses.


    The six missiles were in hot pursuit of the Drone, shortening the distance between them rapidly, and just then, the Drone executed a sharp climb¡ªa school tower appeared right in front, which the Drone narrowly missed. The six relentless missiles behind it couldn¡¯t change their flight path in time and all struck the school tower, causing a fierce explosion and collapsing the entire structure. Fortunately, it was night, and no classes were in session, or the attack would have resulted in massive casualties. The explosion ignited a fierce fire that was quickly extinguished by the pouring rain.


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 Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Chapter 86 Aerial Surprise Attack

    Chapter 115: Chapter 86 Aerial Surprise Attack


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    The fighter squadron pursuing from behind realized that the Drone had entered the Tokyo Suburbs and was using high-rise buildings to block the Missiles. They immediately became hesitant to recklessly fire more Missiles, fearing the Drone could repeat its previous tactics and accidentally harm the residents below. Without the threat of Missiles, the Drone swiftly flew into Tokyo Downtown.


    Just as the Drone entered Tokyo Downtown, two streams of fire suddenly shot out from a hidden street, aiming at the Drone in the sky. It turned out that an Anti-aircraft artillery position in Tokyo Downtown had opened fire, launching an attack with flak guns at the Drone. Fortunately, the Drone Quantum Radar had detected unusual activity on the ground in advance, allowing Yan Fei to be alert and evade in time; otherwise, the Drone would have been shot down by the air defense fire.


    Although the Drone had been flying at high speed, it suddenly came to a halt and hovered in mid-air, showcasing incredible maneuvering capabilities that left the following fighter pilots astonished. Then they saw the Drone pivot, its Vulcan Gun activated, firing explosive bullets towards the air defense position on the ground. They watched as a series of explosions blasted the position into a fiery hell, which the rain promptly extinguished. Although the fire was put out, the air defense position was completely destroyed by the Drone.


    Yan Fei knew that tonight he would face an unprecedented battle; he unlocked all of the Drone¡¯s capabilities without holding back, using all of its abilities without hesitation, except for its capability to go underwater. The ground air defense position was a significant nuisance¡ªif it wasn¡¯t eliminated, it would cause considerable trouble for Yan Fei¡¯s subsequent actions. That¡¯s why he demonstrated the Drone¡¯s rapid-stop and hovering ability, to take out the air defense position.


    After the Drone took care of the air defense position, it flew towards the Tokyo city center again. The Japan Self-Defense Forces¡¯ commander immediately received a call from the Prime Minister¡¯s Office, ordering them to do whatever it takes to shoot down the Drone. However, they were strictly forbidden from causing damage to the buildings in Tokyo Downtown or from inciting panic among the public.


    The Self-Defense Forces commander was extremely vexed; despite many years of training and exercises, he had never encountered such a dilemma. Primarily because the Drone Avatar¡¯s capabilities were so eerie, creating pressure beyond the scope of their regular exercise scenarios. At the moment, they could not come up with any countermeasures. However, they had to comply with the Prime Minister¡¯s orders, so he contacted the Self-Defense Forces pilots, instructing them to enter the Tokyo skies, engage in a dogfight with the Drone, and take it down with the On-board Naval Gun, with orders not to fire Missiles. As for the US Forces, someone naturally was negotiating with them, though it was unclear whether they would heed these Japanese.


    As the Drone flew quickly, its Quantum Radar detected the chasing squadron of fighter jets also entering Tokyo Downtown. When trying to use the city¡¯s tall buildings to exhaust the opponent¡¯s Missiles, it realized that the enemy wasn¡¯t firing any Missiles. The planes started to spread out in all directions, blocking the Drone¡¯s flight path from every angle.


    Yan Fei sneered inside. He roughly understood why the fighter jets didn¡¯t continue to launch Missiles at him. However, he was able to fire Missiles himself. As for causing harm to innocent civilians below, all he could say was sorry; after all, he was facing a life-and-death crisis. But just as he was about to launch a Missile Attack on the ground targets to force his adversaries into a desperate struggle, he suddenly spotted something in the terrain below, sparking an idea. The Drone headed towards one of the fighter jets that was blocking its path.


    However, as the Drone flew past a high-rise, it failed to notice a tall antenna on the roof. The Drone Body struck the antenna, snapping it in two. Debris flew chaotically, and the Drone staggered, its nose pointing downward as it spiraled out of control at high speed towards the ground below the building.


    The nearby fighter pilots were all stunned, never expecting the troublesome Drone to make such a rookie mistake by hitting an aerial antenna. But given the raging storm, an error in operation was understandable, especially for a Drone. They rejoiced in their hearts, quickly flew over to check on the Drone, and saw that it had smashed open a large hole at the entrance to an Underground tunnel, from which thick Black smoke poured out. The fierce winds were unable to disperse the dense smoke.


    Because it was nighttime and the torrential rain and Black smoke obstructed their vision, the pilots couldn¡¯t see the wreckage of the Drone that had crashed. However, common sense suggested that a fall from such a height meant the Drone was beyond saving.


    Thus, all the fighter pilots breathed a sigh of relief. Facing that Drone, they had felt a long-missed pressure, constantly under the test of life and death. Now, seeing the Drone crash by its own mistake, they finally relaxed.


    Two US Forces F-15 Fighter Jets slowed down and began to circle above the tunnel entrance, while other fighters patrolled the nearby airspace. Soon, two US military Helicopters bravely flew through the rain to the tunnel. They descended above the tunnel, preparing to inspect the crash of the Drone.


    Just then, two flames burst forth from the depths below, and two Missiles shot up with the speed of lightning, striking the two Electronic Warfare aircraft, the Growlers in the sky. While the Growlers had advanced Electronic Warfare capabilities, they had limited air combat abilities and had been circling the outskirts of the battlefield, playing a supporting role. Unexpectedly, they became the targets of an attack.


    With little distance between the Growlers and the incoming Missiles, the aircraft didn¡¯t have time to react and were hit by the Missiles. Then, two fireballs erupted in the sky, followed by their Wreckage falling down, crashing through residential houses and leaving two gaping holes.


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    The other fighter jets were shocked and hurriedly scanned their surroundings, only to see a jet flash out from the streets below, speeding towards them. It was Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar.


    Yan Fei had noticed that there was an underground tunnel beneath the building. His real body quickly checked the Tokyo map stored in the Auxiliary Brain and found that the tunnel was long, stretching all the way to the river five kilometers away. He came up with a plan, pretending to accidentally strike the rooftop antenna. Just as the Drone was about to hit the antenna, its Naval Gun fired, destroying the upper part of the antenna, and then it began to spin and fall.


    Because the Drone fired at such a close range, and with the storm providing cover, this subtle move went unnoticed. None of the other fighters imagined that such an incredible maneuver could be performed at such proximity. After all, no human could react like that. If it weren¡¯t for the precise assistance of the Auxiliary Brain, even Yan Fei would not dare to carry out such a dangerous operation.


    The Drone pretended to crash into the antenna, collapsing the tunnel entrance with its Naval Gun as it fell, then switched to incendiary rounds and ignited the entrance. Although the flames were quickly extinguished by the heavy rain, black smoke arose, leading everyone to believe that the Drone had crashed. Meanwhile, Yan Fei controlled the Drone to fly into the underground tunnel and headed towards the exit.


    The underground tunnel was very narrow, too tight for normal airplanes to fly through. Yet, with the precise control of the Auxiliary Brain, and the Drone¡¯s vertical takeoff and hovering capability, Yan Fei managed to swiftly fly the Drone through the tunnel. Cars driving in the tunnel were startled by the massive Drone flying overhead, some even prepared to call the police.


    A distance of five kilometers might seem long to ordinary people, but with the Drone¡¯s flight speed, it was only a momentary lapse. The Drone quickly emerged from the tunnel by the distant riverbank. As soon as it exited the tunnel, it lowered its flight altitude, almost skimming the ground as it stealthily approached the patrolling fighter jets in the sky.


    Since the Drone was very cautious and also utilized buildings and other structures for cover, and the fighters were focused on the tunnel entrance and had let down their guard, it went undetected. Like this, the Drone silently neared the fighter jets above.


    Scanned by the Quantum Radar and calculated by the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei had a complete grasp of all positions and future flight paths of the fighter jets in the sky. And when the optimal attacking position came, the Drone immediately fired two Air-to-Air Missiles. From such close range and with the element of surprise on its side, two of the roaring jets were hit and went down without any chance to react.


    This was Yan Fei¡¯s first time downing enemy fighter jets tonight, as the F-15s and Roarers were too fast and too far from Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar, making them previously untouchable. However, after carefully setting his trap and calculations, he took out two Roarers at once, delivering a heavy blow to the enemy.


    Just after firing the Air-to-Air Missiles at the Roarers, while the missiles were still flying towards their targets guided by the Quantum Radar, the Drone itself quickly sped off in another direction. The Auxiliary Brain pushed the Drone¡¯s maneuverability to the limit, and in just one second, it accelerated to a speed of 1000 kilometers/hour. Before the other jets could react, it had again drawn near two of the Japanese F-15J Fighter Jets, launching four missiles at them, cutting off all their escape routes.


    By the time the two Roarers were hit by the missiles, the targeted F-15J Fighter Jets also spotted the incoming missiles. They were taken aback, desperately tried to dodge and released Decoy Flares, but all their evasive maneuvers and flares were futile against the Quantum Radar. Simply put, four missiles struck the two F-15J Fighter Jets, blowing them up in the sky. Fortunately, the pilots chose to eject at the last moment and didn¡¯t perish with their aircraft.


    From the Drone¡¯s surprise ground attack to its use of six Air-to-Air Missiles to take down four fighter jets, it took just five seconds. In such a brief timespan, the other fighter jets had just begun to recover from their astonishment. Terrified, they started to fly away at full speed. But the two F-15 jets circling above the tunnel weren¡¯t so lucky. They were already hovering at slower speeds and lacked the Drone¡¯s fearsome maneuverability to quickly reach maximum speed. Thus, when the Drone charged at them, firing four missiles, they were locked by the missiles and blown up in mid-air. Following that, the Drone dove and used its Naval Gun to take out two US Forces¡¯ military helicopters.


    From sneaking into the underground tunnel to suddenly taking out six fighter jets and two military helicopters, the Drone demonstrated its terrifying strength. With that buffer of time, the other fighters finally managed to put a safe distance between themselves and the Drone, avoiding its missile attacks as they withdrew to safety.


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 Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Chapter 87: Running Out of Ammunition and Food

    Chapter 116: Chapter 87: Running Out of Ammunition and Food


    Seeing the other fighter jets escape the attack range of his missile, Yan Fei felt somewhat regretful. Because the drone was too slow and the air-to-air missiles couldn¡¯t catch up to the F-15 fighters, he could only ambush them in stealthy attacks in order to shoot them down. However, the ambush didn¡¯t buy him much time; once discovered by other jets, the F-15s became vigilant and kept their distance, rendering the drone powerless against them.


    The US-Japan Joint Forces that previously tried to attack and capture Yan Fei¡¯s physical body had his drone avatar fire two missiles. Along with the six fighter jets shot down just now, which involved firing ten missiles, the drone had launched a total of twelve missiles tonight, leaving only four left. There were still six enemy jets, all formidable F-15 and F-15J fighters, including two F-35 stealth fighters that had yet to reveal themselves.


    Yan Fei only had one chance to ambush. If he couldn¡¯t shoot down all the jets in one go, he wouldn¡¯t be able to repeat the trick. He calculated the remaining ammunition and realized he could no longer annihilate the six enemy fighter jets. Without hesitation, he decided to temporarily retreat, first hiding himself and considering his ammunition replenishment later. Thus, the drone turned and flew towards the Tokyo suburbs, and at the moment it left downtown Tokyo, two F-35s hovering at an altitude of ten thousand meters followed the drone.


    These two F-35s were completely unaware that they had been exposed and kept monitoring the drone at an altitude of ten thousand meters. Below in Tokyo city, wild winds and storms raged with thunder and lightning, but at ten thousand meters, it was calm and serene, like another world compared to below.


    Under the cover of the night¡¯s full firepower, Yan Fei had showcased the drone¡¯s terrifying combat power, unlocking many of the drone¡¯s special abilities and exhibiting high-tech content. The US and Japanese military operation centers behind the lines quickly noticed the drone¡¯s special features and issued new orders: no longer insisting on shooting it down but instead attempting to capture the drone and attain the high-tech it contained.


    So the remaining six fighter jets, while initially in disarray, still followed the drone from a distance after receiving the new orders. They wanted to see where its base was or wait until it was forced to make an emergency landing due to energy depletion before capturing it. The other fighter jets were extremely cautious, fearing a stealth attack from the drone¡ªthe cautionary tale was too recent. The two F-35s, confident in their stealth capabilities, didn¡¯t regard the drone as a threat but stealthily followed it from high altitude, waiting for an opportunity to ambush.


    Yan Fei had long discovered the stealth F-35s in the sky, but he pretended not to notice he was being tracked, flying leisurely. After all, the F-35 was fast and beyond his attack range; any unusual move could scare away the F-35, which would be bad. The drone continued to fly and, after leaving the Tokyo downtown area by 20 kilometers, another thunderclap resounded in the sky. Like a signal, one of the F-35s suddenly accelerated into a nosedive, drawing closer to the drone. The hidden ammunition depot opened, ready to launch two air-to-air missiles with the drone below as its target.


    But to the stealth fighter¡¯s surprise, the drone, upon hearing the thunder, suddenly climbed rapidly in altitude, raising itself to ten thousand meters in a very short time and fired two air-to-air missiles at the diving F-35.


    The F-35 fighter¡¯s onboard radar immediately detected the incoming missiles, setting off a shrill alarm. The F-35 pilot, realizing that he was the target of the missiles, panicked and chose to launch his missiles before quickly pulling up in an attempt to flee the scene.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s deliberate show of weakness, the two F-35s placed too much faith in their stealth capabilities, becoming complacent in their tracking of the drone. They were very close to the drone, at a distance of less than six kilometers. Since the drone had been flying at an altitude of only a few hundred meters and had not shown the ability to fly to ten thousand meters, all the fighter pilots subconsciously believed it couldn¡¯t fly high. Therefore, even when the F-35s approached the drone at less than six kilometers, they weren¡¯t overly concerned because the altitude difference between them was 9500 meters, and the drone¡¯s missiles couldn¡¯t reach them.


    But the drone that night was meant to shatter their fixed perceptions. Seizing the most advantageous moment, Yan Fei suddenly increased the drone¡¯s altitude, dramatically shortening the distance between it and the F-35 fighters. During the optimum moment of the F-35¡¯s diving attack, he launched two air-to-air missiles.


    Tragically, the F-35 that entered the drone¡¯s attack range couldn¡¯t evade the pursuit of the air-to-air missiles. The two missiles broke through the F-35¡¯s deployed decoy flares, blocking all its escape routes, and then the missiles caught up to the F-35, blowing it up in midair. The F-35 pilot hadn¡¯t anticipated being attacked, so he didn¡¯t even prepare to eject and was destroyed along with the F-35.


    The F-35 looked formidable because of its stealth capabilities. If its stealth was compromised, an F-35¡¯s performance might even fall short of the F-15. Once it was locked on by a missile, that meant it was going down. So disgracefully, the F-35 became the first stealth fighter jet to be shot down in aerial combat, and it was by the weakest combat power drone, forever marked in history along with its owner.


    Compared to the two AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missiles that made the first history of shooting down a stealth fighter jet, the missiles launched by the F-35 seemed inferior. Under the lock of the drone quantum radar, the drone¡¯s naval cannon fired, and with just two bursts, the incoming missiles were blown apart.


    Yan Fei suddenly struck, taking down an F-35, not only shocking the fighter pilots present but also the US and Japanese commanders behind them, who were all stunned. This was a stealth fighter jet, representing the pinnacle of the world¡¯s military technology, an extension of a superpower¡¯s might¡ªhow could it be shot down? Moreover, it was brought down by a Drone; how did the Drone detect the stealth aircraft? This made no sense and was unscientific¡­


    Under the terrifying pressure of the mysterious Drone, agitated and embarrassed, the US-Japan fighter pilots stopped worrying about friendly fire and began to launch a barrage of Missiles at the Drone, hoping to deplete its Aircraft Cannon Shells and Missiles, then capture it and analyze the high technology within. In a tempest of fury, ten Air-to-Air Missiles, their tails flickering with flames, sped toward the Drone.


    The Drone was too slow to avoid the missile assault and had no choice but to use its Aircraft Cannon Shells to shoot them down one by one. Before Yan Fei could even catch his breath, more land-based Missiles and sea-based Missiles were also flying toward the Drone, their sheer numbers turning the Quantum Radar screen into a white expanse. With no other option, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone continued to use its Aircraft Cannon to shoot down these incoming Missiles. It was only after destroying the last missile that he realized he had only 5 shells left for his Aircraft Cannon, and just two Missiles, bringing the Drone close to running out of ammunition entirely.


    If another wave of Missile Attacks came, the Drone would exhaust all its ammunition and completely lose its ability to resist. At this point, no matter how reluctant Yan Fei was, he decided to retreat. Staying here would not only fail to bring down the enemy Fighters, but he also likely wouldn¡¯t be able to escape. Thus, the Drone began to turn around and fly toward the sea. The remaining five fighter jets could only follow the Drone at a distance, too scared to get close for fear the Drone might pull another trick and take them down as well.


    Seeing that no fighter dared to rashly enter its attack range, the Drone felt somewhat helpless, its shortcomings too apparent. As long as the enemy took it seriously, it couldn¡¯t bring them down. Fortunately, the Drone could now see the sea surface ahead; with the sea in turmoil, all it needed to do was hide beneath the waves to avoid the attacks of the fighter jets. After all, no one would suspect a Drone could lurk underwater. However, by doing so, it would expose all its secrets to the enemy, but there was no other choice.


    Just as the Drone was about to dive into the sea bed, five more Air-to-Air Missiles sped in from behind. The Drone no longer had enough Aircraft Cannon ammunition to destroy them, but Yan Fei suddenly came up with a brilliant idea. He turned, steering the Drone directly toward a missile. When the Missile closed in to just a hundred meters away, he fired the Aircraft Cannon, hitting the Missile which then exploded as it met with the Drone, spinning the Drone around as if it had been struck and then plunging it into the sea bed below, vanishing from sight.


    Thanks to the precise control by the Auxiliary Brain, the Drone¡¯s Aircraft Cannon destroyed the missile at the minimum safe distance. To onlookers, however, what they saw was the Missile seemingly striking the Drone, which then, trailing smoke, spiraled into the ocean. Instinctively, they believed the Drone had been downed by the Missile.


    So, two of the F-15J Fighters flew over to the site where the Drone had crashed, while the other three kept a cautious distance, not daring to come closer to avoid falling for another ruse¡ªalthough they hardly believed the Drone, now fallen into the sea, could still pose any threat to them.


    Once submerged, the Drone stopped ten meters below the water¡¯s surface, using its Quantum Radar to observe the situation above. Those two Fighters flew over the sea, trying to spot the Drone¡¯s wreckage. But since they were flying at a very high altitude and the sea was stormy, they didn¡¯t spot any debris despite circling several times. To get a clearer view, they began to descend, approaching the site where the Drone had crashed.


    As soon as the two fighter jets lowered their altitude and skimmed the ocean surface, they saw the Drone suddenly emerge, hovering just 5 meters above the water. With a flash under its wings, the last two Missiles were launched, catching the two unsuspecting Fighters off guard. They were promptly hit by the Missiles, exploded, and their wreckage fell into the sea.


    Yan Fei had originally intended to feign being downed by a Missile to hide the Drone, but when he saw the two F-15J Fighters so close, he couldn¡¯t help but fire his Missiles and take them out. This was not only because it was the best angle of attack that evening, guaranteeing a successful strike with the launch of Missiles; it was also because in his eyes, the two Fighters represented Merit Points. Having engaged extensively with the enemy squadron that night, he had amassed a significant number of Merit Points. There was no reason to let these two go; he needed enough points for a Drone Upgrade, or else the opportunity would be lost.


    After firing its last rounds, the Drone was indeed out of ammunition. Once again, it dived and left the area of engagement, hiding below the sea bed¡¯s sediment. That night, it had taken down nine Fighters, demonstrating formidable combat power, but this was the limit of its capabilities. If the enemy learned the Drone¡¯s combat data and took precautions, the Drone would not even be able to shoot down a single fighter. The Drone had achieved such great results precisely because the enemy knew nothing about it. They faced it with conventional thinking, which led to a loss like never before.


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 Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Chapter 88: Dangerous Situation

    Chapter 117: Chapter 88: Dangerous Situation


    This time, a total of 12 fighter jets made the attack, but the drones managed to shoot down nine of them. Now, only three jets remained, including two US F-15s and one F-35. The US Army and Japan Self-Defense Forces suffered heavy losses tonight, arguably the greatest non-war losses they¡¯ve ever experienced, leaving them utterly humiliated.


    However, this unconventional air battle thoroughly revealed the drones¡¯ formidable capabilities. They now understood that the drone definitely had high technology on board, capable of launching missiles to attack targets in the sky even from the sea surface. After witnessing the drone¡¯s attack methods on the sea surface, they naturally refused to believe that their missiles had destroyed it; the drone must be hiding beneath the sea. Therefore, the naval ships in the nearby waters were ordered to head towards the area of the incident, determined to capture the mysterious drone.


    After expending all its missiles, the drone once again submerged. The fighter jets on peripheral alert were at a distance and hadn¡¯t seen the specifics, only knowing that the drone had fired missiles and taken down two more of their planes. So they didn¡¯t dare to come any closer, instead circling from afar, waiting for the navy ships to arrive and conduct a search.


    Atop Fishwoman Mountain, Yan Fei withdrew his consciousness from controlling the drone, suddenly feeling incredibly exhausted. Even with the assistance of the Auxiliary Brain, this short air battle had drained a lot of his energy and was no less taxing than engaging in combat himself. However, the outcome was still positive; his calculations led the drone to successfully take down nine enemy jets, achieving an unprecedented victory. And these fighter jets had contributed a substantial amount of Merit Points to the drone, which was now not far from its next Upgrade.


    Above the sea, those three jets were still circling in the air but had now distanced themselves considerably from the area of action. With their previous experience in mind, they were far more cautious. Meanwhile, two US Military Navy ships were speeding towards the incident area. Farther away, a Japan Self-Defense Forces warship was also racing towards the same waters, all eager to capture the unmanned drone.


    The drone lay motionless, buried in the seabed silt. Not only had it exhausted all its ammunition, but it also had only 100 Energy Points left. Thus, it had long since shut down the Quantum Radar, completely unaware of the number of ships that had arrived above the surface. It was simply waiting, biding time until the clock ticked past midnight in Tokyo, waiting for a data refresh to recover its combat power and rejoin the fray.


    Yan Fei, pleased with the substantial acquisition of Merit Points, wrapped his raincoat tighter around him, intending to find a cave for shelter from the rain, when he suddenly noticed flickering lights at the foot of the mountain. Looking closely, he saw over ten large vehicles driving through in the downpour. The vehicles stopped at the foot of the mountain, and from them poured over a hundred fully armed Japan Self-Defense Forces soldiers. Equipped for battle and wearing rain gear, they quickly surrounded Fishwoman Mountain and, led by several military officers, began a search.


    Yan Fei was greatly alarmed. At this critical moment, the appearance of these soldiers here surely wasn¡¯t for a military exercise¡ªlikely, they were after him. As he harbored this suspicion, two more large vehicles emerged from the rainy backdrop, discharging a group of individuals. Yan Fei¡¯s heart sank when he recognized one of the individuals disembarking¡ªit was Hideo Oogawa of the Oogawa Family.


    By this time, Yan Fei was certain that he had, unknowingly, revealed his location once again, and the Oogawa Family had mobilized the army to capture him, with Hideo Oogawa playing a leading role in the operation. Beside Hideo Oogawa were several unfamiliar individuals who nevertheless looked formidable. As the Oogawa Family¡¯s forces encircled Fishwoman Mountain and their elite joined the search, Hideo Oogawa and his company didn¡¯t waste any time joining the ranks combing the mountain.


    Observing the soldiers searching below, Yan Fei immediately felt enveloped in crisis. In the past, no matter how adverse the circumstances, he always had the trump card of the drone to turn the tide. However, during the recent battle, the drone had depleted all its resources and lost all combat power. Though his own physical strength was formidable, he had little defense against firearms, to say nothing of facing a super expert like Hideo Oogawa. Therefore, discovery by these individuals meant certain death.


    It was only 11:30 PM now, and midnight was half an hour away. At that time, the Drone Data would refresh, and it would regain fighting ability. In other words, for this half-hour while the drone lacked fighting capacity, Yan Fei would have to fight on his own.


    But Yan Fei, hardened by continuous battles, had an ironclad will. Despite losing his Drone Avatar, his vast Strength ensured he wouldn¡¯t simply resign himself to fate. If he could just hold out for this half an hour, once the drone returned to its full glory, he would possess the resources for a counterattack.


    Casting aside any illusions, Yan Fei observed the soldiers below, and began formulating his combat plan. Soon, he identified a direction and stealthily moved into position, ready to ambush the group of Japan Self-Defense Forces soldiers. But before he could position himself, the sky roared with the sound of two Apache helicopters, belonging to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces, that appeared unexpectedly. Turning on their spotlights, they began to circle above Fishwoman Mountain, keeping watch over the slopes.


    The Oogawa Family harbored deep hatred for Yan Fei. Thus, even in the face of extreme weather like a violent storm, they risked the danger of crashing to deploy armed helicopters, ensuring a blockade, and swore to bring the perpetrator to justice.


    Seeing the armed helicopters, Yan Fei dared not make any rash moves. His Drone Avatar might slaughter Apache Armed Helicopters as if they were chickens, but facing the Apaches himself, he¡¯d be the chicken to the knife. After all, with no defense against the Apaches¡¯ 20-millimeter naval cannon and rocket attacks, he was entirely defenseless. Therefore, before the Drone Data refreshed, Yan Fei decided to lay low and bide his time.


    Despite the hindrance of the violent storm, the searching soldiers were inching closer to the summit of Fishwoman Mountain, and their encirclement was tightening. Yan Fei had tried a few times to break out using the storm as cover, but each time he almost got spotted by the experts brought by Hideo Oogawa, and he ultimately had to reluctantly retreat, trapped on the mountain.


    On the east side of Fishwoman Mountain, a squad of Japanese soldiers was searching the area. One of them suddenly felt the urge to urinate and hurried to the edge of a nearby cliff, unzipped his pants, and began peeing downward. With the howling wind at play, his stream was blown off course and ended up splashing on the searching soldiers below, infuriating one of them. As he looked up to curse, he unexpectedly spotted a concealed human figure on the cliff¡ªa figure that was Yan Fei.


    It turned out that Yan Fei had been hiding in that spot all along. With his camouflage, the other soldiers hadn¡¯t noticed him until the urinating soldier inadvertently exposed him. With nowhere else to hide, Yan Fei quickly somersaulted up the cliff; while still mid-air, he shot steel balls from his hand, killing the soldier who had discovered him.


    That soldier had spotted Yan Fei and was about to shout when a steel ball struck him in the forehead, killing him instantly. His comrades immediately noticed something was wrong and started to cry out. Yan Fei, after flipping onto the cliff, rapidly flicked his fingers, sending out several steel balls that took out the soldiers on the cliff. Then, turning around, he dashed into the nearby forest before the others could react.


    Now that Yan Fei¡¯s traces had been discovered, the surrounding perimeter quickly tightened in his direction, with Hideo Oogawa and his men also running towards the area. The soldiers began firing into the dense forest; Yan Fei took cover behind a rock as bullets whizzed past, pinning him down and preventing him from moving.


    Meanwhile, an Apache armed helicopter in the sky was closing in on his position, continuously launching rockets in attack. The explosions near Yan Fei were deafening. Just as Yan Fei faced this critical moment, the Drone Avatar reported some activity¡ªUS Forces had reached the waters of the incident. Using deepwater bombs, they began attacking the drones hidden at sea.


    Though the Drone Avatar had moved away from the immediate area, the power of the deepwater bombs was considerable; it could even feel the shock waves from afar. The US Navy guided missile destroyer kept dropping deepwater bombs and gradually expanded the attack radius, getting closer to the drone¡¯s location. Yan Fei was shocked, not expecting the US Military Warship to attack the underwater drones. He began to maneuver the drones farther away through the depths.


    However, the drone¡¯s movement generated noise, and the full attention of the US Navy guided missile destroyer was on monitoring undersea activity. Releasing active sonar, they quickly detected the disturbance caused by the drone and headed straight for it, while another escort vessel in the distance began to encircle, trying to force the drone to the surface.


    Yan Fei¡¯s physical body was surrounded, facing attacks from the armed helicopter, while his Drone Avatar was under attack from the US Navy guided missile destroyer. He had to worry about both sides at once, and despite assistance from the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei found himself in a harrowing, unprecedented danger.


    The armed helicopter in the sky completely overpowered Yan Fei, leaving him no way out and forcing him to hide behind a large rock. Just when Yan Fei was quietly panicking, the helicopter suddenly flew away. Then, a large rock came whistling towards his hiding spot and smashed fiercely against the rock he was hidden behind, shattering it to pieces. The debris flew in all directions, leaving Yan Fei in a disheveled state.


    Another massive rock then flew through the sky toward Yan Fei. He leaped aside to dodge the boulder. Right after, he saw a dark figure abruptly closing in on him, delivering a punch to his back. Taking a deep breath, his back muscles swelled and then vibrated rapidly to dissipate most of the impact. He then used the momentum to surge forward, re-entering the dense forest.


    It turned out that the dark figure was one of Hideo Oogawa¡¯s men. He had stealthily crept up on Yan Fei, attempting a sneak attack, but never expected that Yan Fei would use his attack to escape back into the woods.


    Yan Fei started to sprint through the forest, and suddenly, the sound of something slicing through the air approached¡ªa large stone flew up again, aiming for Yan Fei. He swerved, narrowly evading the rock. But this move slowed him down momentarily, allowing the dark figure to catch up. The figure let out a bizarre cry and lunged at Yan Fei, grabbing his neck.


    Yan Fei snorted coldly. Using the strength in his back, he flung the figure from his back onto the ground ahead, dazing him. Then, with a vigorous motion, Yan Fei lifted the figure by his grip, using him as a hostage.


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 Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Chapter 89: Thunderstruck

    Chapter 118: Chapter 89: Thunderstruck


    The dark figure turned out to be a robust young man who had miscalculated Yan Fei¡¯s strength. Eager to prove himself and somewhat reckless, he was quickly grasped by Yan Fei and lost his combat power.


    Suddenly, a huge boulder fell in front of Yan Fei, creating a deep pit in the ground. A man then descended from the sky and stood atop the boulder. The man was strong and clad in black clothes, he was none other than Hideo Oogawa himself.


    Hideo Oogawa let out a cold snort upon seeing his subordinate captured by Yan Fei and said, ¡°A man more trouble than he¡¯s worth, what a disgrace to the Oogawa family.¡±


    The hostage immediately hung his head in shame, not daring to meet Hideo Oogawa¡¯s eyes. Hideo Oogawa was, in fact, using the large rocks at a distance to attack Yan Fei and drive him away from the boulder area in order to capture him. That was the reason the armed helicopter had suddenly withdrawn. Little did he know, the hostage, hungry for glory, had attempted a sneak attack, only to be taken hostage himself.


    Yan Fei¡¯s face was still in makeup, appearing as a middle-aged man. He controlled his throat muscles to adjust his tone and spoke in a deep voice, ¡°Who are you? Why are you attacking me?¡±


    Hideo Oogawa scoffed, ¡°You¡¯ve killed the elites of our Oogawa family, and you still don¡¯t know why we want to capture you?¡±


    Yan Fei began to stall for time, saying, ¡°I haven¡¯t killed anyone, and I have no idea what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa laughed and said, ¡°I know what you¡¯re thinking. You¡¯re definitely stalling for time, waiting for the Drone to come rescue you. But I¡¯d advise you not to get your hopes up, because the American warships are searching for that Drone at the bottom of the sea. For all we know, they might have already picked it up.¡±


    The Drone was Yan Fei¡¯s avatar, and he was constantly aware of its situation. Though the Drone was currently facing the threat of Deepwater Bombs, it remained safe up to this moment. Hideo Oogawa was trying to shake his confidence by exaggerating the situation; little did he know that Yan Fei was much more familiar with the Drone¡¯s condition than he was, rendering this tactic completely futile.


    Having used the Drone to leave his residence that evening, Yan Fei was mentally prepared for their connection to be exposed. With his disguise, people would associate the Drone with a middle-aged man, not realizing his true identity was Yan Fei from China.


    Yan Fei pretended to furrow his brow, showing a hesitant expression on his face. Hideo Oogawa then said, ¡°Release him, and I¡¯ll give you a chance to engage in a death match with me.¡±


    Yan Fei countered, ¡°What if I don¡¯t release him?¡±


    Hideo Oogawa made a gesture, and the armed helicopter immediately flew over, hovering above Yan Fei. The armed helicopter¡¯s 20-millimeter gun barrel aimed directly at him, ready to open fire if negotiations failed.


    Hideo Oogawa said, ¡°If you give up this chance to fight a death match with me, I won¡¯t mind having the armed helicopter take you out.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s mind raced, and he suddenly said, ¡°I understand now, you want to capture me alive. Through me, you can acquire the advanced technology contained in the Drone and locate its manufacturing factory.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa smiled, ¡°You¡¯re quite intelligent to understand our objective. So, you now have two options: one is to release the hostage and fight me. If you can kill me, you¡¯ll naturally be able to leave safely. The surrounding army and the armed helicopter won¡¯t stop you.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°And the second option?¡±


    Hideo Oogawa said, ¡°The second option is for you to continue holding the hostage, and then be taken out by the armed helicopter. Without you, we can still find the Drone at the bottom of the sea and obtain its high technology. The only difference is, with the first option, you might survive, but with the latter, you¡¯re certain to die.¡±


    Yan Fei thought for a moment, then pushed the hostage back toward Hideo Oogawa.


    Hideo Oogawa clapped his hands, saying, ¡°Smart. Only the clever can live longer. But now that you¡¯ve lost the hostage, aren¡¯t you afraid the helicopter will take you out right away?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°If you kill me, you¡¯ll never unlock the Drone¡¯s secrets. The Drone is so formidable, do you think that once the Americans have it, they would share the research with you Japanese? So if you want the Drone¡¯s secrets, you can only get them through me; I am your only hope.¡±


    Hideo Oogawa was taken aback, not expecting Yan Fei to see the situation so clearly. He gave a jolt of his hand, throwing the hostage behind, and turned to say, ¡°Everyone, stand back. I¡¯m going to fight him to the death, and none of you are to interfere.¡±


    Yan Fei watched Hideo Oogawa approaching slowly, sensing his formidable strength. A surge of fighting will churned in his heart. The last time in Shanghai, Hideo Oogawa had burst in on a surprise attack, catching him at a moment when he had lost his combat power, forcing him to watch Hideo Oogawa swagger away. Today, he finally had the chance to confront Hideo Oogawa again. Although Hideo Oogawa was powerfully strong, Yan Fei also saw an opportunity to avenge his past humiliation.


    Suddenly, Hideo Oogawa let out a strange yell and charged at Yan Fei, launching a kick. Yan Fei blocked with his hand, only to feel a massive force strike him, sending him involuntarily stepping back, retreating more than ten meters.


    With that move, Yan Fei had tested Hideo Oogawa¡¯s strength and realized that he was still no match for him in terms of power. Hideo Oogawa, having landed a successful hit, charged at Yan Fei like a wild bull, creating a thunderous sound akin to a train barreling forward, his momentum immense.


    Yan Fei dared not take the blow head-on and somersaulted away, jumping onto a large tree. Just as he was about to mount an attack, a chill ran down his spine. Suddenly, an anesthesia needle appeared on his back, and the liquid inside was injected into his body.


    Yan Fei reached back and pulled the needle from his back. Enraged, he hurled it down the cliff beside him.


    Below, Hideo Oogawa burst out laughing, saying, ¡°Did you really think I wanted a duel with you? Foolish. I was merely tasked with distracting you; our trump card was at your back the whole time. You¡¯ve already been hit by an anesthesia needle, and soon you¡¯ll lose consciousness. You won¡¯t escape the palm of my hand.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Don¡¯t you Japanese cherish the honor of the samurai and enjoy one-on-one fights the most?¡±


    Hideo Oogawa looked at Yan Fei with disdain, replying, ¡°Another fool poisoned by film and TV works and novels. Why would I fight you one on one when I have the upper hand? What if you were to suddenly harness a burst of cosmic power, then I would be the one to suffer. Remember this, ¡®To defeat the enemy without fighting¡¯ is the best strategy in warfare.¡±


    As Yan Fei was pondering his next move, his Drone Avatar suddenly sent out a distress signal. The two escort ships had finally cornered the Drone Avatar in a narrow space, and deepwater bombs began to explode beside it, causing slight cracks in the drone¡¯s body.


    The damage to the drone was also reflected in Yan Fei¡¯s body, draining his strength rapidly. Yan Fei suddenly leaped down from the tree and rushed toward Hideo Oogawa. Oogawa sidestepped, easily dodging Yan Fei, who seemed to lose his footing and charged towards the edge of the cliff. Then, Yan Fei reached into his cloak and, as if from nowhere, produced a huge cloak. He draped it over himself and prepared to jump off the cliff.


    Hideo Oogawa was taken aback, not expecting Yan Fei to choose a cliff jump over capture. He took a quick step to grab Yan Fei, but Yan Fei took a leap forward and plunged down the cliff.


    Hideo Oogawa was just a step behind when Yan Fei jumped. Gritting his teeth, he too leaped off the cliff.


    As Yan Fei fell, he clutched the trailing cloak behind him and began controlling its angle, using it as a makeshift parachute. The cloak slowed his descent considerably.


    Suddenly, the cloak was sliced open from the middle, and Hideo Oogawa descended from above, kicking Yan Fei in the process.


    Yan Fei, now without the cloak¡¯s braking effect and having taken a kick from Oogawa, plummeted towards the ground rapidly. Yet, he was not panicked and instead turned over to spread out his limbs and slow his descent.


    Meanwhile, Hideo Oogawa above shaped his body into a vertical line to accelerate his fall, quickly catching up with Yan Fei. He grabbed Yan Fei¡¯s leg, but Yan Fei struck out with a punch that hit Oogawa¡¯s face squarely, causing stars to burst in his vision. Enraged, Oogawa retaliated with a punch to Yan Fei¡¯s abdomen.


    Yan Fei winced in pain and counterattacked, hitting Oogawa in the chest, who struck back again. In this way, the two men tore at each other in mid-air, neither giving inch.


    In a brief period, they fell a considerable distance, and below was the vast sea, which was now roaring with huge waves. At this moment, Hideo Oogawa began to feel fear. He dodged Yan Fei¡¯s attacks and started to look for the terrain below. Barely discerning a large tree halfway down the mountainside, he twisted his body and aimed for that tree, intending to grab onto it.


    Yan Fei had also been looking for a chance to escape. Seeing Oogawa grab the tree branch, Yan Fei suddenly reached out and clutched Oogawa tightly. The branch couldn¡¯t bear the force and snapped, sending them plummeting once again. However, with the large tree¡¯s cushioning, their descent slowed considerably.


    Hideo Oogawa struggled desperately and finally kicked Yan Fei away, but he immediately felt something heavy on his body. An iron hoop with many delicate metal wires had appeared around him, a device Yan Fei had stealthily slipped on him. Oogawa sneered, prepared to break free from the hoop when at that moment, a flash of electrical light from the sky was drawn to him by the metal wires, hurtling toward him.


    With a thunderous boom, Hideo Oogawa let out a scream. Lightning struck him, smoke billowed from his body, and he turned charred black, unable to move a muscle, a pitiful sight to behold.


    For this trip to Japan, Yan Fei had prepared many items in the Universal Space. This iron hoop was something he¡¯d added when he was bored, with metal wires he had wound around it. Initially, it served no particular purpose, but on this stormy night, Yan Fei had a sudden inspiration. Right after being kicked away by Oogawa, he managed to slip the hoop onto him, inadvertently leading to the lightning strike, culminating in Oogawa¡¯s tragic fate.


    Yan Fei had only subconsciously put the hoop on Oogawa and hadn¡¯t anticipated the effect it would have. It was as if the heavens themselves were aiding him; just after he left Oogawa¡¯s side, the lightning was drawn to the iron hoop and thin metal wires, subjecting Oogawa to a terrible lightning strike.


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 Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Chapter 90: Death Match Under the Sea

    Chapter 119: Chapter 90: Death Match Under the Sea


    Hideo Oogawa was struck by Heavenly Thunder, but it did not slow their descent into the plight of falling. Then a ¡°thud¡± was heard as both men plunged into the churning sea below.


    The mighty Hideo Oogawa, who had been struck by lightning and seemed as lifeless as charred wood, suddenly regained consciousness under the immense impact as he found himself falling into the seawater, and then noticed Yan Fei had also fallen in. With a strong effort of his arms, he immediately shattered the deformed iron rings that had been electrified by the lightning on his body, regaining his freedom.


    Yan Fei was also severely injured under the tremendous impact, but he was used to sustaining severe injuries and had an incredibly strong will, so he was still able to control his body. Although Hideo Oogawa had just been struck by lightning and was seriously injured, the impact of the fall from a high altitude had compounded his injuries. He, who had become successful at a young age and had reached the pinnacle of his Kung Fu, had not sustained such serious injuries for a long time, and was less experienced in handling them, which put him in a more critical situation than Yan Fei.


    As soon as the two men hit the water, they began sinking toward the deep sea. Hideo Oogawa, brave and fearless even with grave injuries, immediately grabbed Yan Fei and pulled him deeper into the depths. Yan Fei struck back at once, entangling Hideo Oogawa tightly, and they both continued to wrestle each other as they sank toward the seabed.


    While Yan Fei and Hideo Oogawa were locked in a life-or-death struggle under the sea, the Drone Avatar was undergoing a concentrated Deepwater Bomb attack by the US Navy guided missile destroyer, leaving it no room to hide. The Drone had no choice but to resurface, stopping less than two meters from the sea surface.


    The two remaining F-15 Fighters in the sky breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing their Escort Ship arrive and attack the Drone with Deepwater Bombs below the sea surface. They approached the area, hoping to witness the final fate of the Drone that had put them in such fear. But as they drew near, they saw the Drone suddenly burst through the surface and head straight for them.


    The Drone, having observed the fighter planes above the water, broke through the surface and collided directly with one of them. The F-15 Fighter pilot was stunned; he had never faced an attack launched from beneath the sea before, and in an instant, his plane collided with the Drone. The Drone¡¯s wing sliced through the F-15 Fighter¡¯s wing, and a flash of fire was seen as the fighter¡¯s wing was severed, while the Drone¡¯s wing was completely unscathed.


    The F-15 Fighter, having lost its wing, plunged straight into the ocean and crashed into the waves. The other fighter plane, seeing the Drone re-emerge and destroy its comrade, was so frightened that it climbed rapidly, keeping its distance. The Drone took this opportunity to fly quickly towards the distance; by the time the other fighter plane reacted and began firing Missiles at the Drone,


    the Drone had reached 10 kilometers away from the US Navy guided missile destroyer and had finally run out of Energy Points, immediately going into standby mode and crashing into the sea, slowly sinking to the bottom. The pursuing missile, having lost its target, detonated by itself.


    The two US Navy guided missile destroyers, upon seeing the Drone suddenly leave the sea surface and fly away, had not yet reacted when they observed the Drone crash into the sea after destroying a fighter jet. Subsequently, they moved towards the sea area 10 kilometers away.


    Yan Fei¡¯s main body was amidst a fierce battle with Hideo Oogawa at the bottom of the sea, already in grave danger, and he had to divide his attention to care for his Drone Avatar. This gave Hideo Oogawa the chance to pin Yan Fei with several brutal hits, nearly knocking him unconscious. Hideo Oogawa indeed had immense strength; despite being hit by lightning, he still possessed formidable combat power, facing Yan Fei head-on without falling behind and managing to land several heavy blows.


    Yan Fei gritted his teeth and endured Hideo Oogawa¡¯s heavy hits. His body had been dosed with an anesthetic, and with the violent movements, the anesthetic began to spread throughout his body, numbing it. It was this numbness that allowed Yan Fei to withstand Hideo Oogawa¡¯s fierce attacks.


    As the two men sank to the bottom of the sea, engaged in a deadly fight while also enduring the terrifying water pressure, they slowly began to falter. Hideo Oogawa was already severely injured before the hasty plunge into the sea and had been fighting with Yan Fei all along, consuming a large amount of Oxygen. After the violent assault, he had reached his limit, wanting to ascend to gasp for breath above the surface.


    But Yan Fei, whose body had been modified by Mysterious Power and had some amazing features, now discovered that his consumption of Oxygen at the bottom of the sea was greatly reduced compared to normal people. His skin could even absorb the free Oxygen from the seawater. So although he had plunged into the sea with Hideo Oogawa, he had not yet experienced any breathing difficulties.


    Seeing Hideo Oogawa trying to surface for air, Yan Fei immediately began to swim, tightly grasping Hideo Oogawa¡¯s legs and dragging him into the deeper water. Hideo Oogawa was taken aback and struggled fiercely, but with the shift in power, Yan Fei¡¯s Strength was not much less than his. With this effort, Hideo Oogawa found himself unable to break free and was dragged down by Yan Fei toward the seabed.


    This struggle consumed even more of Hideo Oogawa¡¯s Oxygen, causing him to faint from severe oxygen deficiency, weakening his arms and legs. Suddenly, Yan Fei felt the struggling force in his hands intensify, and Hideo Oogawa broke free, swimming upwards. Yan Fei knew that if Hideo Oogawa escaped, it would be his doom. He gathered all his remaining strength and chased after Hideo Oogawa, catching his feet just as he was about to surface and dragging him back down to the seabed.


    Hideo Oogawa¡¯s desperate burst had used up all his energy, and now being dragged down again, his strength greatly diminished, unable to break free from Yan Fei¡¯s grip, continuously dragged toward the bottom of the sea. Eventually, Hideo Oogawa stopped struggling, his limbs spread out, floating lifelessly at the bottom.


    After such an extensive expenditure of energy, Yan Fei also became dizzy, falling into a state of deep oxygen deficiency, but he still clung to Hideo Oogawa, fiercely smashing his temple with sharp stones from the seabed. Blood flowed from Hideo Oogawa¡¯s head, but there was no response.


    At this point, Yan Fei used his arms and legs to ascend rapidly, and with a ¡°thud,¡± he burst through the surface, breathing deeply. Fresh, moist air filled his lungs, soothing his symptoms of oxygen deficiency. Never before had Yan Fei felt that the ability to breathe freely was such a marvelous thing.


    As Yan Fei breathed in bliss on the sea surface, he saw an Apache armed helicopter from Fishwoman Mountain descending toward the sea area where he was. He took a deep breath, then swiftly turned and dived back into the ocean, searching for Hideo Oogawa on the ocean floor.


    Blood ceaselessly poured from the top of Hideo Oogawa¡¯s head, and he showed no response whatsoever, clearly no longer capable of movement, but Yan Fei didn¡¯t yet know if he was dead. After all, every expert Yan Fei had encountered before had incredibly strong vitality, and Hideo Oogawa¡¯s strength surpassed that of any other expert he had met, so he could not be taken lightly. Therefore, he picked up the stone again and smashed it into Hideo Oogawa¡¯s head until the brain oozed out, yet there was still no movement. It was at this time that Yan Fei finally believed that Hideo Oogawa was indeed dead.


    Hideo Oogawa¡¯s strength was formidable, and if Yan Fei were to confront him head-on, fleeing would have been his only option. However, Yan Fei managed to first strike Oogawa with lightning, then induced oxygen deficiency in the water, and after several bouts, finally killed him. It was a performance above his level, like defeating a superior monster.


    Yan Fei looked around, hid Hideo Oogawa¡¯s body between the reefs on the seabed, and placed a large stone on top to prevent it from floating to the surface. Then he surfaced once more and swam towards the distant beach.


    The armed helicopter above kept circling the area of the incident, trying to find traces of both Hideo Oogawa and Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei finally swam onto the beach. His body, because of the anaesthetic, had become very stiff. He just wanted to lie there motionless. However, not daring to stay in the area, he used his arms and legs to crawl toward the shore and into the dense forest. After finding a cave and hiding inside, he lay down to rest.


    This rainy night death match didn¡¯t last long in terms of time, but the thrills far surpassed any before, every second was a brush with death. Not only was Yan Fei on the threshold of life and death, but so was his opponent. In the end, he was the last to laugh, eliminating the Oogawa Family¡¯s top enforcer. Though Yan Fei was not yet a match for Hideo Oogawa in martial force, his robust body coupled with a bit of luck still managed to grind down Oogawa.


    With this, all those who came to disrupt Dream Technology headquarters were taken care of by Yan Fei, and the rage in his heart was quelled. His original purpose in coming to Japan was to eliminate Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa. Never had he anticipated being able to kill Hideo Oogawa; after all, Oogawa¡¯s strength was formidable, not someone he could have killed at this point. However, due to a fortunate series of events, the unexpected joy was that he had indeed eliminated Hideo Oogawa.


    Yan Fei hid in the cave, his entire body numb and unable to move. Meanwhile, the Drone on the ocean floor, having exhausted its Energy Points, was in standby mode, as the US Navy guided missile destroyer approached it from above. Yan Fei was in an unprecedentedly grave situation; discovery would mean the end of everything for him, but rather unusually, he wasn¡¯t too tense, knowing that it was nearly midnight in Tokyo and the Drone Data was about to refresh.


    Indeed, after hiding in the cave for two minutes, a Mysterious Power suddenly surged through Yan Fei, followed by the Drone Data refresh. The Drone was rejuvenated, regaining its Combat power. The Mysterious Power also healed Yan Fei¡¯s body, rapidly neutralizing the anaesthetic. He regained sensation in his body, and his internal injuries rapidly healed.


    Just as two US Navy escort ships were approaching the area where the Drone was lurking, they saw movement on the water¡¯s surface, as the Drone once again burst forth, quickly flying away toward open sea. At that moment, only an F-15 Fighter and an F-35 remained in the sky. Having been bluff attacked by the Drone earlier, leading them to question their existence, they had been conducting high-altitude surveillance, staying vigilant and not giving the Drone another chance.


    Now that they spotted the Drone emerging from the sea once again, they felt their caution was justified, knowing not to fall for the same trick twice. However, they immediately fired missiles at the Drone, yet to their surprise, the Vulcan Gun on the Drone¡¯s nose fired, cleanly shooting down the two missiles. These fighter pilots had known that the Drone¡¯s bullets and missiles had been exhausted, which is why they dared to hover nearby, ready to attack it. Upon witnessing the Drone firing again, they were so frightened they flew far away, daring not to approach it any longer.


    After takeoff, the Drone used its Quantum Radar for a scan, detecting a group of over twenty aircraft advancing in its direction. Knowing that the US and Japanese support planes were coming¡ªhe had struggled even against just over a dozen fighters before¡ªYan Fei instantly turned and flew in the opposite direction.


    Once he was sufficiently far away, the Drone turned back and plunged into the ocean, then moved swiftly underwater, far from the place it had just entered the water.


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 Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Chapter 91: Upgrade Template

    Chapter 120: Chapter 91: Upgrade Template


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    Soon, the squadron of fighter jets arrived at the sea area in question. Heeding the warnings from the rear command center, they monitored the sea surface from a distant high altitude, offering no opportunities for the Drone to take advantage of. The two US Navy guided missile destroyers also arrived, initiating a search beneath the sea surface, followed by the arrival of Japan¡¯s escort ships, which joined the search. By this time, however, the Drone had already left the sea floor far behind this area, and their search for traces of the Drone was doomed to fail.


    The Drone continued its high-speed underwater journey until it was clear of danger before stealthily concealing itself under a large coral reef at the bottom of the deep sea, using the coral reef to block any attempts at detection.


    Under the influence of the Mysterious Power, the anesthetic inside Yan Fei¡¯s body was finally cleared, and he regained control over his body. At the same time, the injuries he had suffered were healed, and his combat power was fully restored.


    By this time, the two-hour-long storm had finally subsided. The gusty winds gave way to gentle breezes, the torrential rain thinned to a drizzle, and the thunder and lightning vanished. Compared to the apocalyptic terror before, the current situation seemed like a return to the world of the living.


    Just then, the sounds of Japan¡¯s military forces searching nearby could be heard, so Yan Fei hurried out of the cave and away from the dense forest. Although there was no longer the cover of a fierce storm, Yan Fei easily left the area without the super expert Hideo Oogawa restraining him, as the expanded search area led to a reduced density of search personnel. After running quickly, he finally managed to leave the area within an hour, leaving the searching Japanese forces far behind.


    It was only at this point that Yan Fei stopped to rest in a cave. The events he had experienced this evening were truly numerous; both his actual body and the Drone Avatar had faced repeated dangers and had narrowly escaped death in Japan. Before seeking revenge in Japan, he had not anticipated facing so many lethal threats there. It seemed that Japan was not a simple country, filled with hidden dragons and crouching tigers everywhere.


    Despite the hardships endured, Yan Fei¡¯s gains were substantial, as the Drone had acquired a massive amount of Merit during tonight¡¯s battle. The Auxiliary Brain provided a detailed list of the Merit earned that night:


    In the Tokyo Suburbs, missile and naval cannon attacks killed 169 people, earning 169 Merit Points; missile and naval cannon attacks shot down 2 police helicopters, earning 100 Merit Points (50 Merit Points per police helicopter), 2 Black Hawk helicopters, earning 300 Merit Points (150 Merit Points per Transport Helicopter), and 2 Apache Armed Helicopters, earning 600 Merit Points (300 Merit Points per armed helicopter); naval cannon attacks destroyed 5 MIA2 tanks, earning 500 Merit Points (100 Merit Points per tank), 8 armored vehicles, earning 160 Merit Points (20 Merit Points per armored vehicle), and 35 military vehicles, earning 175 Merit Points (5 Merit Points per military vehicle).


    In air combat, missile attacks shot down 7 F-15 Fighters, earning 3,500 Merit Points (500 Merit Points per F-15 Fighter), 2 electronic warfare aircraft, earning 1,600 Merit Points (800 Merit Points per electronic warfare aircraft), 1 F-35 stealth fighter, earning 1,500 Merit Points, and 2 Transport Helicopters, earning 300 Merit Points (150 Merit Points per Transport Helicopter). Killing 5 pilots earned 5 Merit Points. Destroying one air defense position earned 300 Merit Points.


    The total Merit gained from this sortie was 9,209 points, bringing the cumulative total to 12,163 Merit Points.


    The Drone¡¯s Merit Points had finally surpassed 10,000 points, reaching the necessary condition for another Drone Upgrade. On the virtual control screen of the Drone, a gray upgrade button appeared along with a blood-red question mark next to it.


    For previous upgrades of the Drone, once the condition was met, a red upgrade button would directly appear. If sufficient raw materials were present, Yan Fei only needed to click the upgrade button, and the Drone would automatically upgrade. Now, the Upgrade button was there, but it was gray and obviously unclickable, whereas a blood-red question mark had appeared next to it.


    Curious, Yan Fei tried to click the gray upgrade button, but there was no response. He clicked on the blood-red question mark, and a detailed explanation appeared.


    ¡°The Drone is about to upgrade from Level 3 to Level 4. This upgrade is a qualitative leap, and a Level 4 Drone will have powerful combat ability. Therefore, during the upgrade process, an Upgrade Template selection will appear, allowing the host to choose the Drone¡¯s upgrade template.¡±


    Below this statement were the selection templates for a Level 4 Drone, featuring four different icons of fighter jets. Yan Fei had been studying unmanned aerial combat for some time and had thoroughly researched the main combat aircraft around the world. He recognized the types of aircraft in these icons at a glance.


    The first illustration featured the F-18 ¡°Hornet¡± Fighter Jet of the United States Navy.


    The second featured the F-15 ¡°Eagle¡± Fighter Jet of the United States Air Force.


    The third showed the SU-35 Fighter of the Russian Air Force.


    The fourth depicted the J-10 Fighter of the China Air Force.


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    All four of these fighter jets are currently the most advanced third-generation fighters in the world. The United States has two models, namely the F-18 and F-15. The F-18 ¡°Hornet¡± is a carrier-based aircraft of the US Navy, while the F-15 ¡°Eagle¡± is a fighter jet of the US Air Force. Yan Fei is very familiar with it because he just shot down as many as seven of them. Russia¡¯s SU-35 is also a formidable third-generation fighter, single-handedly upholding Russia¡¯s skies. Among these four fighter jets, China¡¯s J-10 seems slightly weaker, but since it was selected by the Drone as the next upgrade template, it indicates that the J-10 is not as weak as one might think but has the ability to contend with the other three top third-generation fighters.


    Among these four fighter jet templates, Yan Fei eliminated China¡¯s J-10 first, not because he looked down on the J-10, but because the Drone would surely fight in the Jianghu again, causing trouble around the world. If it were discovered that this fighter jet resembled China¡¯s J-10, it would definitely bring significant trouble to China. As a Chinese person, Yan Fei naturally did not want to cause trouble for his own country.


    For this reason, the SU-35 template was also ruled out by Yan Fei. Since not only Russia has the SU-35 fighter jets, China¡¯s Air Force also has them, so to avoid suspicion, Yan Fei would not choose these two types of fighter jet templates.


    As for the F-15 and F-18, both are US fighter jets. When the Drone causes a major disaster, it would be fitting for the United States to take the blame. At the same time, he could also use this model to paralyze the US military and its allies, allowing them to be cautious and then demonstrate the power of combat ability because no one would think that aside from the US, there would be anyone else in the world capable of producing these two types of aircraft. It is known that Yan Fei had previously used the ¡°Predator Drone¡¯s¡± appearance to gain many advantages in combat, causing the US military to take a lot of heat.


    The Drone¡¯s fourth upgrade already involved a qualitative change; one must not only choose a good template for post-upgrade but must also scan the selected template on-site. Only after the Drone has obtained all the information of the template, it can proceed with the upgrade. Therefore, once Yan Fei determines the Drone¡¯s upgrade template, he must come into close contact with the template aircraft to enable the Drone¡¯s upgrade.


    The F-18 is a US Navy carrier-based aircraft, which is usually parked on aircraft carriers or at their naval bases, relatively secluded. It would be very difficult for Yan Fei to gain access to them, so his only choice is the US military¡¯s F-15 fighter jet. This type of jet is the US Air Force¡¯s main fighter, primarily stationed at various air force bases, and the US Forces have dozens of air force bases in Japan. With a bit of caution, Yan Fei could still get close to this model of fighter jet and scan it.


    Although the F-15 fighter jets were shot down by the Drone in numbers as high as seven in previous wars, that does not mean the F-15s are weak. That was because the opponents were unaware of the Drone¡¯s combat power, and coupled with Yan Fei¡¯s reasonable use of environmental cover, he was able to launch improbable attacks and repeatedly score sneak attacks successfully. Once the F-15s got serious, the Drone would have no way to deal with them. This was also why the Drone, after regaining its combat ability, would immediately flee upon seeing a group of F-15s forming a squadron.


    Once the Drone upgrades according to the F-15 template, it will undoubtedly undergo mutations under the influence of Mysterious Power. By that time, the Drone will become even more terrifying, completely making up for its weaknesses in flight speed and attack range. After all, a small ¡°Predator Drone¡± showed formidable combat power after its upgrade, beating a group of top third-generation fighters into a retreat; there¡¯s no reason that the F-15 Drone Upgrade would lead to a decrease in combat power.


    However, it is deep into the night now, and with Yan Fei injured, it is naturally impossible for him to scan the F-15 fighter jet at this time. So he starts to rest in the cave, waiting for daylight to take action.


    The next morning, upon waking up, Yan Fei discovered that his injuries had indeed healed. There was a heavy downpour last night, but now the sky is clear, and the air is incredibly fresh, making the world seem beautiful and hardly reminiscent of the severe battles of life and death that took place in last night¡¯s rain, resulting in so many deaths.


    Yan Fei took a few deep breaths and admired the beautiful scenery for a moment. Then he took out the food he had prepared earlier from the Universal Space and, while enjoying his breakfast, he activated his drone, used it to connect to the Internet in Japan, and began to search for US military bases in the country.


    The US military maintained strict control in Japan, with over fifty bases spread throughout the nation, with the most significant presence in Okinawa Prefecture, at the southernmost end. However, there were also several US Air Force bases on Honshu Island. The closest to Tokyo was the US Navy¡¯s Atsugi Naval Air Base located in Japan.


    The Atsugi Naval Air Base in Japan lies 35 kilometers southwest of Tokyo, covering 486 hectares, making it the largest US Navy airbase in the Western Pacific. It is home to the United States¡¯ 5th Carrier Fighter Jet Squadron, equipped with F-15 Eagles, A-6 Intruder carrier-based attack aircraft, A-10 Thunderbolt attack planes, S-3 carrier-based Nordic pirate anti-submarine aircraft, AV-8B Harrier vertical take-off and landing attack aircraft, U-2 high-altitude tactical reconnaissance aircraft, E-2 carrier-based Hawkeye early warning aircraft, C-130 Hercules Transport Aircraft, EA-6B Prowler carrier-based electronic jamming aircraft, AH-1B Cobra attack helicopters, SH-60J anti-submarine helicopters, SH-3 anti-submarine patrol helicopters, UH-60 search and rescue helicopters, PS-1 Shinmeiwa anti-submarine patrol aircraft, CH-47 transport helicopters, T-2 double-seat jet trainers¡­


    This base housed a vast number of airplanes of various types, including the F-15 Fighters that Yan Fei had already chosen as a template for the drone upgrade. Some of the planes he shot down the previous night had taken off from this base.


    Thus, upon discovering this American airbase, Yan Fei set his sights on it. Because it was close to Tokyo and had a wide variety of aircraft, not only could he easily scan the F-15s, but he might also encounter F-18 fighters.


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 Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: Chapter 92: Chilling Encounter at the Base

    Chapter 121: Chapter 92: Chilling Encounter at the Base


    After Yan Fei had his fill, he began to change the muscles of his face and then applied makeup to himself, turning into a sunny and handsome young man. Putting on new clothes from Universal Space, he seemed like a completely different person. Now, no one who saw him could possibly associate him with the murderous maniac from last night.


    Yan Fei started to walk down the mountain and arrived at a small town at the base, where he boarded a bus back to Tokyo Downtown. Though last night¡¯s great battle was hidden within the fierce storm, there were still Tokyo citizens who noticed the air battle and the airplanes that fell in the city area. With the Internet so developed, these eyewitnesses conveniently spread the news of the air battle over Tokyo, and the information quickly proliferated, stirring panic among the long-peaceful residents of Japan as the fear once again surfaced of their skies being dominated by Allied warplanes during World War II.


    The Japanese Government was in a state of disarray, not only had they failed to take revenge last night, but they also accrued new hatred, which intensified their loathing for the mysterious Drone. While they were discussing how to locate the Drone, rumors began to circulate among civilians of a war brewing in Tokyo. Thus, the Japanese Government had to temporarily abandon their search for the mysterious Drone and focus on quelling the domestic panic.


    In an official statement to the public, the Japanese Government declared that the Self-Defense Forces¡¯ Air Wing had specially chosen to conduct air battle exercises under extreme weather conditions to ensure combat power, improve pilots¡¯ skills, and had achieved positive results, verifying the Air Wing¡¯s battle capabilities to defend Japan¡¯s airspace. Therefore, they asked the public not to panic and to consciously resist detrimental rumors. At the same time, the government extended its reach to the Internet, deleting all posts related to the air battle. As for the houses affected by the crashing warplanes, they were covered with canvas to prevent others from entering.


    After the government¡¯s efforts, the terror of the previous night¡¯s air battle in Tokyo began to fade away, and the ordinary Japanese people resumed their normal busy yet uneventful lives.


    Since Yan Fei¡¯s previous residence was no longer safe to return to, he had to find a different target. He got off the bus in Tokyo Downtown and, after several transfers, arrived in Ayase City in the southeastern part of Tokyo, where Atsugi Naval Air Base was located in the center of the city.


    By the time Yan Fei arrived near Atsugi Naval Air Base, it was noon local time. Today was supposed to be an open day for the public at Atsugi Naval Air Base, allowing civilians to enter the base to view the military aircraft. However, due to last night¡¯s major incident and significant losses to the US Forces¡¯ aircraft, today¡¯s open day was canceled at the last minute. The Japanese military enthusiasts who had waited near the airbase for a long time were greatly disappointed, but facing the fully armed US Forces, they dared not create trouble and could only leave dejectedly, looking forward to the next open day.


    Yan Fei disguised himself as an ordinary military enthusiast, with a similarly dejected expression, but he managed to take panoramic photos of the base with his mobile phone¡¯s camera. Since these enthusiasts were all equipped with various cameras, Yan Fei¡¯s use of his mobile phone for photography didn¡¯t attract any attention. The airbase housed a large number of combat aircraft. Some belonged to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, and others to the US Air Force. On the airport runway, Yan Fei finally laid eyes on the F-15 Fighters he had hoped for, but he didn¡¯t see any US Navy F-18s.


    Atsugi Naval Air Base is the largest US Naval Base in Japan. Whenever the Seventh Fleet¡¯s aircraft carrier docks in Tokyo Bay, their Navy¡¯s carrier-based aircraft would temporarily stay at this airport. Unfortunately, there had been no recent visits by US aircraft carriers to Japan, so the most powerful third-generation fighter, the US Navy¡¯s F-18, was not present.


    However, Yan Fei was not disappointed. Although the F-18 was touted as the strongest king among the US third-generation fighters, the F-15 wasn¡¯t far behind. As long as it received an upgrade through the Mysterious Power, a Drone modeled after the F-15 would undoubtedly far surpass the combat power of the F-18 and truly be invincible in the world.


    Having confirmed the presence of the F-15 Fighters at the airbase and observed the terrain around it, noting down a few key spots, Yan Fei pretended to leave in disappointment. After leaving the airbase, he went to a park in the center of Ayase City and sat on a bench, closing his eyes as if dozing, while in reality, he was planning his operation for the night.


    Yan Fei could have waited for the next open day at a US Military Base and mingled with the visiting enthusiasts to scan the F-15 in plain sight, which would have been the safest approach. But he was unsure whether anomalies might occur during the scan of the F-15, as it would be his first time using the scanning function, and he didn¡¯t know what the specific outcome might be. Should any anomalies arise during the scan, he would be in serious trouble.


    Even if he could successfully scan the F-15, Yan Fei had no idea when the next open day at the airbase would be. That time could come soon, or it might take a long while. Currently staying in Japan, Yan Fei could face unexpected situations at any moment. He simply couldn¡¯t afford to wait around for an indeterminate time. Therefore, his plan was to sneak into the airbase tonight to scan the F-15, to avoid the risk of complications arising from further unforeseen changes.


    Yan Fei¡¯s sunny and handsome appearance was quite captivating. Even as he sat pretending to doze, he caught the eye of several young and beautiful Japanese girls who pretended to approach him accidentally, looking to strike up a conversation. Although Yan Fei appreciated the stylish look of these Japanese girls, he feared encountering one of the four major Asian dark arts¡ªthe Japanese makeup technique. Besides, he had an important task at hand and dared not create any diversions. So, pretending to be oblivious to their flirtations, he rejected the girls¡¯ invitations, leaving them sorely disappointed.

 Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Chapter 92 Base of Horror_2

    Chapter 122: Chapter 92 Base of Horror_2


    Quickly, time reached ten o¡¯clock at night. Yan Fei once again approached the airbase vicinity. There was no moonlight tonight and while high-powered lights illuminated the base, the other areas were still pitch-dark. Despite it being past ten o¡¯clock, various airplanes were frequently taking off and landing on the runway. This demonstrated the US Air Force¡¯s rigorous training, which is one of the reasons they have dominated globally for decades.


    What Yan Fei didn¡¯t know was that these planes frequently taking off and landing so late were not just training; they were searching for Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar. After all, the US-Japan Joint Forces had suffered heavy losses the previous night, and in the end, they failed to find so much as a single hair from the drone. Their frequent sorties were meant to find the drone, destroy it or capture it. Otherwise, as long as the drone remained hidden at an unknown location, occasionally launching surprise attacks, they would be exhausted by the constant response, unable to carry out other tasks.


    Yan Fei concealed himself in darkness, changed into a set of black tight-fitting clothes, and even covered his face with a black cloth, with only his eyes showing behind protective goggles. To avoid being captured by surveillance cameras, he even adjusted the intervals between his bones to make himself much shorter, appearing to be only about 165 centimeters tall.


    After completing the initial disguise work and double-checking that there were no flaws, Yan Fei stealthily approached the airbase. Surrounding the base was a circle of wire mesh with a height of four meters. He carefully observed his surroundings; during the daytime recon, he had identified this spot as a very narrow visual blind spot, one not covered by surveillance cameras. He took out a pair of pliers from the Universal Space, cut several sections of the wire, created a large hole, and then crawled through it.


    The Atsugi Naval Air Base was vast, and even though Yan Fei had infiltrated the airbase, the distant runway was still far away, not to mention the F-15 Fighter Jets there. He carefully watched for nearby surveillance cameras, draping a grass-green blanket over himself, and crawled towards the distant runway in coordination with the flickering lights.


    This was the largest US airbase in Japan, with extremely stringent security. There were surveillance cameras everywhere, soldiers patrolling in vehicles from time to time, and various searchlights continuously sweeping around. If it weren¡¯t for Yan Fei¡¯s agility and the camouflage of his green blanket, along with his patience and a bit of luck, he would have been discovered by the base¡¯s soldiers long ago.


    Under the cover of night, Yan Fei drew closer to the distant runway. But for safety, he moved very slowly. He lay on the ground, occasionally crawling forward, then would stop to avoid surveillance camera monitoring or the sweep of searchlights, or to evade patrolling vehicles and personnel. The entire process was extremely difficult, no easier than fighting a major battle.


    After crawling and pausing, an hour later, Yan Fei finally managed to sneak up next to the runway. He looked at the F-15¡¯s parked in the distance, filled with joy. But security was even more stringent here, with the constant possibility of being discovered. He hesitated for a moment, then began to open the Virtual Operating Screen and aimed at an F-15 on the runway, pressing the scan button. But a red text warning immediately appeared on the screen.


    ¡°Target too far, scanning not possible, minimum scanning distance 10 meters!¡±


    Yan Fei was at least 500 meters away from the F-15 on the distant runway¡ªno wonder he couldn¡¯t scan it, as the minimum scanning distance was only 10 meters. With no other choice, Yan Fei had to risk continuing to crawl forward. After another 30 minutes, he finally managed to get close to an advanced model of the F-15 Fighter Jet.


    As Yan Fei approached the F-15, his initial thought was to use the Universal Space to transport the F-15 to a safe location and scan it leisurely. However, the F-15 Fighter Jet was huge, measuring 19.45 meters in length, with a wingspan of 13.05 meters and a height of 5.65 meters. The Level 3 Drone General Space had a volume of only 100 meters and had to be cuboidal, making it impossible to accommodate the massive F-15 in any form.


    Having no other choice, Yan Fei decided to scan right there. He observed his surroundings, clicked the F-15 icon on the Virtual Operation Screen, which revealed a scanning option. He initiated the scan and saw a red beam shoot out from his eyes, striking the F-15 Fighter, slowly scanning from nose to tail.


    Yan Fei was taken aback, having not expected that the drone would scan in such a manner. The red beam was too conspicuous and could easily be noticed by soldiers at the airport. Moreover, the drone¡¯s scanning was very slow, and it would probably take at least five minutes to complete. During such a long time, the possibility of being exposed greatly increased. But there was no going back, as scanning couldn¡¯t be stopped once started. He could only pray not to be discovered by the airbase security personnel.


    Watching the red beam slowly sweeping over the F-15¡¯s body, Yan Fei was inwardly anxious, wishing the red beam would move faster. Though anxious, he dared not move his head for fear that the scan would fail and have to start over. Finally, as Yan Fei watched eagerly, just as the red beam reached the tail end of the plane, a deafening alarm suddenly rang out in the base, followed by the sound of whistles. Then, a multitude of military vehicles started their engines, driving towards the runway.


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 Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Chapter 93: Precious Metals

    Chapter 123: Chapter 93: Precious Metals


    Yan Fei was startled, he had still been discovered by the American soldiers inside the base, but now, at the critical moment, he did not dare to make any movement, continuing to let the red light scan the F-15. Amidst Yan Fei¡¯s growing anxiety, the red light finally finished scanning the F-15, and then the red light disappeared. On the virtual control screen, a complete holographic image of the F-15 Fighter appeared, with various specific data marked on it.


    Relieved that the scanning was finally finished, Yan Fei was about to turn and flee, simultaneously activating his Drone Avatar to come to his aid. That¡¯s when he realized that the American soldiers shouting and calling were not surrounding him, but someone else. He immediately lay on the ground to observe and saw a young Japanese man running fast on the airport runway with a bunch of military vehicles and soldiers chasing after him. It turned out that the American soldiers were not after Yan Fei, but this young Japanese man.


    Yan Fei¡¯s eyes were sharp, and he immediately recognized who the young Japanese was. He had seen him during the day; he was one of the military enthusiasts waiting outside the Atsugi Naval Air Base to visit. The young man had complained about the closure of the airbase during the day, but faced with the strong US Forces, he could only leave helplessly. Unexpectedly, he broke into the airbase at night, displaying the craziness of the Japanese. However, he lacked Yan Fei¡¯s skills; although he had also done his homework and used a lot of high-tech equipment, he was discovered not far into the base and then pursued by the American soldiers.


    The young Japanese man desperately ran, but he was no match for the speed of the American soldiers¡¯ vehicles, and he was quickly caught up. The American soldiers pinned the young man to the ground and brutally beat him with their rifle butts, quickly leaving him with broken bones and unconscious. Then, dragging him by the legs, they left a shocking trail of blood on the ground.


    Watching the tragic fate of the young Japanese man, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but wipe the nonexistent cold sweat from his forehead. He had just thought he had been discovered and had even prepared for war, but it turned out to be a false alarm. Thanks to the intruder¡¯s disturbance, which drew everyone¡¯s attention, scanning the F-15 on the runway went unnoticed; in a sense, he had to thank the Japanese man. Despite the perfect plans he drafted, the execution always seemed fraught with unexpected issues that frustrated him and made him doubt his planning skills. Yet, this operation, though dangerous, went without any errors and even gave him a scapegoat, proving to be the luckiest he had in quite some time.


    Having completed his mission, Yan Fei was no longer in a hurry. After the soldiers who captured the unfortunate man had left, he waited some more until the base returned to a state of calm, then began to retreat following the same route he came in. With some spare time, he began observing the layout of the airbase. It was then he broke out in a cold sweat; the base was heavily guarded, equipped with various light and heavy weapons. Had it not been for the intruder¡¯s sudden act, he would likely have been discovered. Once discovered, he would have been subjected to relentless attacks by the varying ordnance, and he might have been reduced to ashes before his Drone Avatar could arrive.


    Therefore, Yan Fei was even more cautious when leaving. However, in the end, danger still found him. Unintentionally cornered by two patrolling army groups, he had no choice but to hide in a nearby room. To his surprise, the room was a small military arsenal, but fortunately, empty.


    Yan Fei avoided disaster by hiding in this room. Once the patrol teams had moved on, he planned to leave the room. However, upon seeing the vast array of advanced weaponry stored inside, he decided to gather some of the select weapons that caught his eye into his Universal Space, filling it to the brim. Although he did not know what use these weapons would serve, it was better to have them than not, as they could prove helpful at some point.


    Yan Fei was extremely cautious upon leaving the room. In the end, his agile skills and patience enabled him to leave Atsugi Naval Air Base.


    By this time, it was already past two in the morning. From infiltrating the airbase to leaving it, Yan Fei had spent a full four hours. Even though the process had been mentally taxing and terrifying for him, the outcome was ultimately perfect; he had successfully scanned the F-15 Fighter, completing the second step of his Drone Upgrade.


    Once clear of the Atsugi Naval Air Base, Yan Fei hastened his departure from the area, returning to the city area. He went back to the park where he had been that afternoon and began to work on the Drone Upgrade issue. It was late at night, and the park was deserted, perfect for Yan Fei¡¯s research.


    Yan Fei chose the F-15 Fighter template, and after conducting an on-site scan of the F-15 Fighter, the images of the three other fighters disappeared from the template, leaving only the F-15 image. Upon completing this step, new text appeared beneath the bright red question mark:


    The raw materials needed for this upgrade include: lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, lutetium, scandium, and yttrium¡ª100 kilograms of each material are required.


    Gold: Ten tons.


    Special items: Acquired.


    Yan Fei saw this explanation and was immediately stunned. Drone upgrades weren¡¯t so troublesome before! Why are there so many steps needed now? Moreover, the raw materials needed for upgrades used to be simple¡ªone could just find a garbage landfill, and it would be done. He didn¡¯t expect that now it would require so many types of raw materials. All these raw materials can only be found in rare earths and are extremely precious, difficult to buy even with money. Where could Yan Fei possibly find them? Plus, the upgrade materials even include gold, with a requirement of 10 tons. Why does it feel like a Level 4 Drone is entirely made of gold piles?


    However, the only relief for Yan Fei was that he had already obtained the special item required for the drone upgrade. It was the rusty gear he had snatched in Africa, now hidden in his Universal Space. After acquiring the rusty gear, he had done some research on it, but he didn¡¯t even know what material the gear was made of, let alone uncover its secrets. So, he gave up on doing research and treated the gear as a special item for the drone upgrade.


    After his complaints, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but think of ways to find these rare and precious metals. He activated his drone, turned on the Quantum Radar, and began searching for free WIFI in the vicinity of Tokyo Bay. He quickly found a free WIFI signal on a luxury cruise ship moored at Tokyo Bay. The Auxiliary Brain connected to the international Internet, and under Yan Fei¡¯s control, began searching for locations capable of storing such amounts of rare earth metals and gold, then filtering them according to his requirements.


    Indeed, Yan Fei had no intention of relying on his own strength to collect these precious metals. Although he was capable of collecting them through legitimate means, he planned to steal them. If it had been domestic, he wouldn¡¯t have dared to be so brazen, as those were his compatriots and he would feel bashful about robbing them of so much. But this was Japan, and he never had a good impression of the country. Since the drone upgrade required these materials, he felt no guilt about robbing them in Japan.


    The Auxiliary Brain quickly collated and analyzed the collected data, marking places in the world that could have so much metal available. It was only then that Yan Fei realized there were quite a few places in the world where so much precious metal could be found at the same time. He used to think it would be challenging to gather these items¡ªthis was a reflection of his narrow horizons, or one could say poverty limited his imagination. The information about these precious metals wasn¡¯t top-secret intelligence. Some institutions and banks, to boost investor confidence, would actively disclose the quantities of precious metals they held. So the Auxiliary Brain found these locations on the Internet and marked them on the map.


    Looking at the densely spotted world map, Yan Fei first eliminated the areas outside of Japan, leaving 58 spots on the map of Japan. He then selected Honshu Island, reducing the number of spots to 37. Finally, he chose the vicinity of Tokyo, which left only 18 spots.


    Yan Fei looked at these spots, which had labels indicating their geographic names. Suddenly, he found the name Oogawa Bank among these locations. He clicked on the address, and the Auxiliary Brain automatically switched maps, revealing that the Oogawa Bank was located in a bustling area of Tokyo Downtown.


    The Oogawa Family also held controlling stakes in a large number of manufacturing enterprises in Japan and used a lot of rare earth metals in their manufacturing processes. Hence, they chose to import substantial amounts of rare earth resources from China, refine the precious metals from the rare earths, and store the reserved rare earth metals in the vaults of the Oogawa Bank. The vault Yan Fei had located was the largest vault Oogawa Bank had in Japan. And the Oogawa Bank was the most critical asset of the Oogawa Family.


    In the Oogawa Bank¡¯s promotions, they claimed to store a large quantity of rare metals in this vault, and the quantity was massive, meeting Yan Fei¡¯s upgrade needs. These details were collected by the Auxiliary Brain from the Internet; Yan Fei wasn¡¯t concerned about the absence of these metals in the vault of Oogawa Bank. After all, Japanese enterprises still held some reputation in terms of business credibility. Despite a significant drop in recent years, as a top-tier family in Japan, the Oogawa Family certainly had stored plentiful precious metals in this vault, which should satisfy the need for the drone upgrade.


    Yan Fei immediately set his sights on the Oogawa Bank. He chose the Oogawa Bank because his arch-enemy in Japan was the Oogawa Family. They had tried to put him to death multiple times, and he had long regarded the Oogawa Family as his mortal enemy. Now, intending to rob precious metals, he chose the Oogawa Bank as his first target, considering it an early move to weaken the Oogawa Family¡¯s strength.


    Having made his next plan, Yan Fei felt his exhaustion. So, without looking for a place to rest, he slept on a park bench overnight and returned to Tokyo Downtown the next day. On the commuter train, Yan Fei also saw a news report that a huge piece of news had broken out at the Atsugi Naval Air Base the previous night. A Japanese military enthusiast had trespassed onto the US Military Base at night, stolen a large amount of weaponry, and been captured by the American soldiers on the spot. The US Forces were interrogating the suspect, attempting to recover the stolen weapons. Over this matter, the base officials of the US Forces were protesting to the Japanese Government, and the Japanese officials were bowing and apologizing on television¡­


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 Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Chapter 94: The Big Bank Heist

    Chapter 124: Chapter 94: The Big Bank Heist


    Yan Fei, following the map, arrived in Ginza, Tokyo, where Oogawa Bank was located right in the center of Ginza. Ginza is the most bustling commercial district in Tokyo. Legend has it that this area used to be the sea, which was later filled in and reclaimed by Tokugawa Ieyasu, turning it into a place for minting silver coins known as ¡°Ginza Ward Office.¡± Over time, it came to be called Ginza and earned the nickname ¡°the heart of Tokyo.¡±


    The Ginza Avenue spans one and a half kilometers, starting from Kyobashi in the north to Shinbashi in the south. Department stores and various shops line both sides of the avenue, specializing in high-end merchandise. Behind Ginza Avenue, there are many restaurants, snack shops, bars, and nightclubs.


    This was Yan Fei¡¯s first visit to Ginza, known as the most flourishing street in the island nation, but domestic cities, especially Shanghai, were changing fast every day. The downtown area of Shanghai boasted even more prosperity than Ginza, so he wasn¡¯t shocked by the bustle here. Pretending to browse through the streets, he walked around Oogawa Bank with a casual yet deliberate attention, keeping an eye on the surrounding area of the bank.


    Oogawa Bank was situated in a 36-story building called Oogawa Building, at the heart of Ginza, occupying from the third basement floor to the fifth above-ground floor, while above the sixth floor were the office spaces of enterprises held by the Oogawa Family. According to the markings on the building, Oogawa Bank¡¯s gold vault was on the third basement floor. Therefore, his target for this operation was right there. He began his reconnaissance, noting down some critical targets and data, then left the area to start formulating his combat plan.


    Yan Fei used his Auxiliary Brain to connect to the internet and began searching for the structural blueprints of the building. To his surprise, he actually found the blueprints online and started familiarizing himself with the building¡¯s layout. He then began to collect maps of Tokyo¡¯s underground pipelines and subway routes, paying special attention to those near this building, memorizing the pipelines and routes.


    In the afternoon, Yan Fei went up a mountain near Tokyo, found an abandoned mine pit, and reorganized the items in his Universal Space. He took out some of the less important items and temporarily stored them in the mine pit. He planned to steal precious metals tonight, so he needed the Universal Space. However, he had just filled the Universal Space with a lot of US military arsenal, making it completely full. Thus, for tonight¡¯s operation, he had to clear enough space to carry out his plans.


    At nine in the evening, fully prepared, Yan Fei returned to the Oogawa Building in the center of Ginza. He concealed himself in darkness and observed Oogawa Bank from afar. Though the bank had already closed for the day, the surrounding security seemed quite strict, with guards patrolling intermittently while shining their flashlights.


    Seeing the guards, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but let out a cold chuckle. He had breached US Military Bases with far tighter security than this; compared to those, the guards here seemed as simple as children playing house in a kindergarten.


    Yan Fei reaffirmed his plan, changed into a set of US military bulletproof gear, donned a Kevlar helmet, then emerged from the darkness and walked toward the entrance of Oogawa Bank. As he approached the bank¡¯s entrance, two guards came out. With one hand on their police batons and the other stopping Yan Fei, they warned him not to come any closer. In a sudden move, Yan Fei charged forward, struck the guards¡¯ heads together with force, and knocked them unconscious in one move. These were ordinary people, no match for Yan Fei, who collapsed on the ground with a thud.


    Yan Fei did not intend to infiltrate the bank silently this time, as the place was crawling with surveillance cameras, making it impossible to sneak in unnoticed. Instead, he planned a frontal assault, to breach the entrance, quickly reach the gold vault, accomplish his goal, and then retreat before the enemy had time to react.


    After dealing with the two guards, Yan Fei rapidly advanced into the bank, pulling out a heavy machine gun capable of firing large caliber bullets that he had stolen from the US arsenal, and started shooting at the bank¡¯s entrance glass. The entrance glass of Oogawa Bank was reinforced, even tougher than a concrete floor. But under the barrage of the heavy machine gun, it began to crack and was eventually shattered by the large caliber bullets. Holding the machine gun, Yan Fei quickly stormed into the bank.


    By that time, the bank¡¯s security monitoring room noticed something was amiss. Without hesitation, they triggered the alarm and called the police. A loud alarm sounded inside the bank, but Yan Fei turned a deaf ear and, following the route he had surveilled during the day and the building¡¯s structural map, made a rapid advance toward the underground gold vault.


    Along the way, security personnel appeared continuously, each armed to some degree. However, due to regulations, they all carried pistols with small caliber bullets, hardly a threat to Yan Fei, making them ineffectual.


    After so many battles, Yan Fei¡¯s strength had evolved tremendously. His movements were as fast as lightning, allowing him to take down the security personnel with machine gun fire before they even had a chance to shoot back.


    Yan Fei pushed forward like a force of nature; although Oogawa Bank claimed to be tightly guarded, it was only equipped to ward off ordinary criminals. Facing a ferocious assailant like Yan Fei, the pitiful inside defenses were incapable of stopping his advance.


    The guards whom Yan Fei effortlessly eliminated set an example for the others: those who resisted were immediately killed. Thus, the remaining guards, intimidated, dared not approach Yan Fei, let alone obstruct his path. They opted instead for a defensive strategy, hoping that the police, upon receiving the alarm, would promptly dispatch combat personnel to either kill or capture the invader Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei followed the route he had scoped out in advance and quickly reached the underground vault three levels below. To enter the vault from the outside, there was a metal door. The bank had just discovered Yan Fei¡¯s invasion and shut this metal door from the inside, blocking Yan Fei¡¯s progress.


    Yan Fei stood in front of the metal door, withdrew the heavy machine gun, and began to search in the Universal Space. He soon found an RPG rocket launcher and ammunition from the US Forces¡¯ military arsenal. After loading the RPG rocket, he aimed at the metal door and fired the rocket, swiftly taking cover around the corner of the corridor as he did so. Then he heard a violent explosion behind him, followed by a blast of air that sent Yan Fei rolling several times on the ground.


    Yan Fei climbed to his feet and looked back, seeing that the metal door that had obstructed his path now had a huge hole blown through it. Judging by the thickness of the steel, he would not have been able to break through the metal door without using the RPG rocket. He entered through the metal door, which led to the entrance of the vault. However, the vault door was tightly shut, and with no one around, he had no way to open it.


    But Yan Fei had anticipated this issue. He once again took out a large amount of C4 explosives from the Universal Space, which he had stolen from a US Airbase the night before. He stacked the explosives in front of the vault door and connected them in sequence. After retreating to a safe distance, hiding back around the corner of the corridor, he pressed the detonator. A deafening explosion ensued, shaking the entire building momentarily, and the vault below collapsed, indicating the immense power of the blast.


    Yan Fei took cover from a distance, but the blast wave from the C4 explosion still left him in a very disheveled state. Fortunately, he had come prepared, and his bulletproof vest and helmet protected him from any harm. He did not wait for the dust raised by the explosion to settle before rushing into the vault. He found that the entire vault had collapsed from the explosives, yet there was still some room to enter where the vault door stood.


    The massive vault door was indeed sturdy; despite the explosion, it had not been blown open. Although the door itself remained intact, the walls around it had collapsed, so the door had also fallen to the ground. A new problem arose with the collapsed masonry blocking the passageway into the vault.


    If it had been anyone else, they would have been powerless in this situation, as the vault¡¯s entrance was sealed shut, making it impossible to retrieve anything from inside. However, for Yan Fei, these obstacles were no issue at all because he had the Universal Space.


    Yan Fei stepped forward, touched the vault door, and it disappeared in an instant, taken into the Universal Space. Then with a forceful motion, the door reappeared and flew behind him, kicking up a cloud of dust. He advanced again, taking a section of the collapsed wall into the Universal Space and using it to toss the debris behind him. Incredibly quickly, Yan Fei cleared a path, allowing himself entrance into the vault.


    Although the outer walls of the vault had fallen, the inner walls were still incredibly strong and had not collapsed. In any case, this was the best outcome, sparing Yan Fei from the trouble of searching for what he needed amongst the ruins.


    In the center of the vault lay a large amount of Japanese Yen banknotes, seemingly at least a few hundred billion. The blast had scattered the Yen all over the floor next to them, forming a carpet of currency. Alongside the heap of Yen, other currencies were strewn about, including US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, and even Chinese Coins, all piled up without any way to ascertain the exact amount.


    Seeing so much cash, Yan Fei swallowed hard, for he had never seen so much money in his life. But he quickly shifted his gaze; his objective that evening was not the cash but the gold and Rare Earth Metals within. So, he walked past the pile of cash and saw behind it a dazzling mountain of gold, which was the gold stored in the vault. Overjoyed, he eagerly grasped a gold bar and started placing it into the Universal Space.


    Having never seen so much gold, Yan Fei had no idea how much was there; his only concern was transferring it into the Universal Space. His movements were swift, and with the convenience provided by the Universal Space, he quickly moved all the gold inside. He then activated the Drone¡¯s virtual control screen and saw that the gold required for the Drone Upgrade was now fully satisfied.


    Having fulfilled the first condition, Yan Fei immediately headed deeper into the vault, where he found several sealed boxes with elemental names on them. Upon comparison, he realized these were indeed the Rare Earth Metals he needed. He swiftly transferred these boxes into the Universal Space.


    Despite the huge number of boxes taking up a significant portion of the Universal Space, when Yan Fei saw that all the necessary materials for the Drone Upgrade had been collected, he was extremely pleased; his Drone could finally receive its next upgrade.


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 Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Chapter 95: The Third Upgrade

    Chapter 125: Chapter 95: The Third Upgrade


    Once Yan Fei had achieved the objective of this operation, he prepared to retreat immediately. The sound of police sirens was already coming from outside, leaving him with little time. He quickly exited the gold vault, intending to leave the place, but when he saw the cash piled on the ground outside, he couldn¡¯t help but grab some and store it in the Universal Space.


    The cash had originally been neatly bundled for easy pickup, but due to the shock waves from the explosion, it had been scattered all around. He was only able to grab a few handfuls of the high-denomination notes from the ground. Then, as the sound of police sirens grew nearer, he decisively gave up on collecting more cash and reluctantly evacuated the area.


    Just as Yan Fei was about to leave, he suddenly turned back, took out two gasoline barrels from the Universal Space, and poured the gasoline over the banknotes. Then he put the barrels back into the Universal Space, pulled out a lighter, lit it, and threw it into the gold vault. A ¡°boom¡± was heard as the gold vault burst into flames.


    By this time, the riot police who had received the alarm had finally arrived on the scene. They stormed into the bank¡¯s entrance and began an assault towards the Underground Gold Vault, soon discovering the flames emerging from below.


    Yan Fei also noticed these police officers, but instead of attempting a forceful break through upstairs, he turned around and headed into the Toilet next to the gold vault. He took out C4 Explosives again, measured the distance, planted the explosives on the innermost wall of the Toilet, and detonated them. A loud explosion was heard, and a large hole was blasted in the toilet wall, emitting white smoke, obscuring its depth. A look of joy appeared on Yan Fei¡¯s face, and he dived into the hole without hesitation.


    The big hole seemed somewhat dangerous, but to his surprise, he found a different heaven and earth inside ¨C a more than two-meter-tall underground tunnel filled with cables and pipes. He walked along the underground tunnel for over a hundred meters and then installed a piece of C4 on the wall of the tunnel, blasting another hole. Through this hole, he found himself in the Subway tracks near Ginza. Just at that moment, a Subway train roared from behind. Yan Fei leapt onto the roof of the train; holding onto a protrusion on top, he lay flat as the train carried him forward.


    Yan Fei had studied the structural diagram of Oogawa Building and the nearby underground pipeline map while making his combat Plan. After meticulous calculation, he had designed a unique escape route. By using C4 Explosives to blow up gaps between several tunnels, he went inconceivably from the bank¡¯s Underground Gold Vault to a nearby Subway line.


    Two minutes later, when the Subway reached the next station, Yan Fei jumped down from the top of the train and hid beside the tracks, starting to Change his disguise. He took out a set of clothes prepared in the Universal Space, removed the US Army Kevlar helmet and Bulletproof vest he was wearing, and transformed into a middle-aged man, bearing no resemblance to the bank robber who had stormed into Oogawa Bank earlier. Not only was his facial features different, but his age and height were also completely altered. After a thorough check with no flaws found, Yan Fei walked into the station ahead and merged into the crowd of disembarking passengers, heading towards the exit.


    As Yan Fei was about to approach the Subway exit, he saw a squad of police officers suddenly arriving by car in the distance, setting up a police cordon at the Subway exit, preventing the travelers there from leaving. Apparently, the riot police had finally breached into Oogawa Bank¡¯s Underground Gold Vault amidst the inferno, only to find no sign of the robbers who should have been below. They searched around and soon discovered the blasted tunnel in the Toilet. Once they entered the pipeline channel, they realized they were in the Subway line nearby.


    The riot police quickly realized that the robber had used this channel to successfully blend in among the Subway passengers. They started calling for backup, and a large number of police officers were dispatched, swiftly establishing control at several Subway exits in an attempt to find the robber amongst them. Although Yan Fei had worn a Kevlar helmet during his operation, he hadn¡¯t covered his face, so the police had locked onto the suspect¡¯s photo through the bank¡¯s surveillance footage. The officers began checking the disembarking passengers against the photo of the robber.


    The Japanese, although unsatisfied at being stopped and unable to leave, didn¡¯t cause any trouble and lined up as instructed by the police, waiting for their checks. Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but admire the disciplined nature of the Japanese, who maintained order even under such circumstances. However, the photos the police had received of the robber were intentionally left by Yan Fei, and with his significantly altered appearance, the police wouldn¡¯t recognize him.


    But after receiving a phone call, the police began to strictly check the identity documents of the passengers disembarking. Anyone found with problematic identification was immediately taken into the police cars parked aside. Yan Fei didn¡¯t have any Japanese identity documents, so he couldn¡¯t sneak out in the confusion. Thinking quickly, he stepped back quietly, hiding himself above the staircase, then pulled out a big wad of the 10,000 Japanese Yen banknotes he had just stored from the Universal Space, flinging them towards the exit with force.


    Suddenly, the sky was filled with Japanese Yen banknotes. Not knowing who was the first to spot the money, an excited shout erupted: ¡°Look, there¡¯s money falling from the sky!¡±

 Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: Chapter 95 Third Upgrade_2

    Chapter 126: Chapter 95 Third Upgrade_2


    The Japanese people queuing up for inspection looked up and saw Japanese yen banknotes fluttering all over the sky. Someone caught one and exclaimed in surprise, ¡°This is a ten thousand yen bill, and it¡¯s real!¡±


    Upon hearing this, everyone was instantly infected with excitement and began trying to grab money from the air. The orderly queue quickly descended into chaos, and the police, who were blocking the exits, yelled in vain as they failed to calm the crowd. Instead, even more Japanese joined the fray, and the situation at the scene spiraled out of control.


    Yan Fei, seeing his plan was working, quickly hid behind the staircase and continuously threw large denominations of yen below. As he deliberately tossed the yen outside the exit, the Japanese people crazily followed, breaking through the police cordon and creating numerous gaps, which some took advantage of to leave with the money. Yan Fei tossed out another two handfuls of banknotes and then, yelling, blended into the crowd, pretending to scramble for the money falling from above, and quickly slipped through the gaps left by the police, moving away from the subway exit. Meanwhile, the officers tasked with the blockade were too busy trying to restore order to notice that their prime target had vanished.


    With this, Yan Fei had all the raw materials needed for the drone upgrade and was about to carry out the third upgrade on his drone. This upgrade would lead to a qualitative change in Yan Fei¡¯s strength, propelling him into the ranks of the powerful, with the ability to stir up world events and create an unparalleled situation.


    Yan Fei left the subway exit noiselessly, found a secluded spot, pulled out a motorcycle from the Universal Space, eyed the direction, and sped off toward the northern mountains of Tokyo.


    By one in the morning, Yan Fei was 200 kilometers away from downtown Tokyo. He was now in the mountainous Yamaguchi County to the northeast of Tokyo, where the terrain was rugged and sparsely populated. Yan Fei easily found a lonely hillside and parked his motorcycle there. The spot was well chosen, only a few hundred meters from the sea.


    The drone lurking beneath the sea took off, circled wide to avoid Tokyo Bay, and headed for the open ocean to the east. Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone gracefully rose vertically, leaving the water to skim over the sea. After ten minutes, the drone arrived beside Yan Fei. It slowly descended and came to a halt in front of him.


    Ever since the drone reached Level 3, it had been through countless adventures and earned numerous merits with Yan Fei, often rescuing him from life-threatening situations. It had been wounded multiple times in battle and even disassembled by laser weapons, enduring the trial by fire. It should have borne scars from these battles to show off its merit, but each night after the data refresh, under the mysterious power, the drone would emerge as good as new, robbed of its proud combat scars¡­


    Yan Fei touched the Drone Avatar as if it were his own body. He was deeply moved and grateful for everything the Drone Avatar had done for him, but it was time for the upgrade. After the upgrade, he would no longer see the ¡°Predator Drone¡± shape of the Drone Avatar. At that moment, he actually felt a bit reluctant to let it go. However, there was no choice; to unleash the drone¡¯s full potential, an upgrade was necessary, but he would always cherish this Level 3 drone that had provided him with special assistance.


    After reflecting, Yan Fei began taking out boxes containing rare earth metals from the Universal Space, stacking them together. He couldn¡¯t identify the metals individually, but they would automatically be decomposed during the drone upgrade, so there was no need for him to know what the rare earth metals actually looked like.


    Next, Yan Fei started extracting gold. Gold is very dense, and even a small piece is quite heavy. The gold he got from the Oogawa Bank vault was a substantial pile that looked very heavy. Yan Fei had no idea how much the gold weighed, but the ten tons required for the drone upgrade was more than enough.


    In the end, Yan Fei pulled out the rusty gear from the Universal Space. To secure this essential part for the drone and its upgrade, he had experienced a near-death situation in Africa and paid a huge price. After obtaining the rusty gear, he examined it carefully when no one was around, but he still had no idea what it was, nor why China and The United States of America were so desperate to claim the gear.


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    Although this component appeared severely rusted, Yan Fei was unable to scrape off even the slightest bit of rust, nor could he cause any damage to it. This rusty gear was truly amazing, and it was unclear who had produced it, but its technological level was certainly far beyond the present day. Yan Fei had previously obtained a black sphere from Xiao Kong, which was also mysterious, and just as unknowable in terms of its materials and origin. Perhaps this rusty gear and the black sphere were somehow connected.


    Had it not been necessary for Yan Fei to use this rusty gear for the drone upgrade, he would have considered keeping the component for scientific research, which might have allowed the unraveling of some high-tech secrets. It might also have concealed some hidden secret, otherwise it wouldn¡¯t have been sought after by so many countries and forces.


    With some reluctance, Yan Fei placed the rusty gear on a small hill made of gold, before retreating, stopping only after reaching a hundred meters away. He looked at the distant drone, feeling a pang of reluctance as if an old friend was about to leave. Then, with resolve, he began to tap the upgrade button, which had turned red on the virtual screen.


    As Yan Fei tapped, the red upgrade button flashed once and disappeared. Then, he was thrust into darkness as his consciousness, which had been attached to the drone, was ejected from the virtual control screen and returned to his physical body.


    The drone¡¯s body shuddered, and a red wave intense enough to potentially blind someone appeared suddenly, sweeping in all directions. Yan Fei, startled, instinctively covered his eyes, only to discover that the red wave rapidly contracted inward, converging on the raw materials piled on the ground.


    Under the influence of the red wave, those raw materials began to disintegrate into fine particles, which drifted out through the crevices of the boxes. In the air, they slowly congregated, forming a particle dragon. As more and more particles joined, the dragon thickened and grew. Then, it began to orbit the drone avatar, before abruptly diving into it.


    As soon as the drone merged with the particle dragon, it began to change, melting rapidly like snow under the blazing sun. In the end, the drone turned into a huge mass of transparent liquid, suspended in mid-air and continuously changing shape. The liquid kept transforming at a swift pace as the particle dragon merged into it, yet each time it seemed to fall just short of solidifying.


    Watching anxiously from the side, Yan Fei found it unbearable; he had completed all the conditions required for the drone upgrade through great effort yet still harbored worries that the upgrade might fail. He had been in possession of the drone avatar for quite some time but lacked a scientific understanding of it. He had no idea where the drone came from, why it existed, why he owned it, or the principles behind its upgrade. Therefore, he was on tenterhooks during the upgrade, terrified it might fail.


    It should be noted that for the drone to evolve into a ¡°Predator Drone,¡± it required a variety of raw materials totaling over ten thousand tons. When upgrading to an F-15, the drone¡¯s size more than doubled, yet the raw materials needed for the upgrade amounted to less than twenty tons, and they were all metal. Although the value of these precious metals was incomparable to the value of the junk at the waste site, the discrepancy in mass was simply too vast, which was one reason for Yan Fei¡¯s concern about the potential failure of the upgrade.


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 Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: Chapter 96: Dominating the World

    Chapter 127: Chapter 96: Dominating the World


    As the particle stream continuously poured in, the volume of the transparent liquid grew increasingly larger. Finally, the red fluctuations ceased to decompose the raw materials and violently retracted back into the transparent liquid. Without the red fluctuations, the decomposition of raw materials stopped, and the particle stream vanished.


    Although the particle stream was no longer flowing, the mass of transparent liquid in the sky continued to change shape. In the end, it emitted a blinding white light, as if a huge sun had appeared out of thin air.


    The intense white light forced Yan Fei to close his eyes lest the brightness blind him. The white light shot up into the sky, illuminating a radius of a hundred kilometers as if it were daylight.


    Yan Fei was secretly shocked, having not expected the Drone¡¯s third upgrade to cause such a commotion. Such an intense white light could probably be seen by ordinary people in Tokyo two hundred kilometers away, let alone by the radars and US Forces stationed throughout Japan.


    Just as Yan Fei worried that the upgrade was making too much noise and feared it might be discovered by Japan and the US Forces, the white light suddenly contracted inwards, and then disappeared. At that moment, a fleeting black shadow appeared at the edge of the sky, seemingly merging into the transparent liquid. Unfortunately, Yan Fei, with his eyes closed, did not see any of this.


    When this fleeting black shadow appeared, people in several different parts of the world suddenly sensed something unusual and turned their gaze towards Japan, attempting to find something. But the shadow vanished in a blink, leaving them unable to find it again, filling their hearts with confusion, unsure whether an actual issue had occurred or if they were just being paranoid¡­


    By the time Yan Fei opened his eyes, everything had returned to normal, except in front of him there was now an enormous fighter jet. Having closely scanned an F-15 Fighter at a US Airbase the night before, he instantly recognized that the massive fighter jet was the latest model of the US Air Force¡¯s F-15. Thanks to the mysterious power, the Drone¡¯s upgrade was finally successful.


    As the Drone¡¯s host, Yan Fei¡¯s own body had also undergone transformation by the mysterious power, doubling his physical fitness again, increasing it by sixteen times over his original foundation. Likewise, this transformation happened rapidly and was completed in an instant. It was but a fleeting moment before Yan Fei¡¯s strength progressed by leaps and bounds.


    Yan Fei had a misunderstanding before. Sixteen times the original strength did not mean he now had sixteen times the strength he had before acquiring the Drone, but rather his strength was now sixteen times its current level. For example, if Yan Fei¡¯s original base strength was 200 kilograms, after gaining the 16-fold enhancement, his strength would be 3200 kilograms. But he had continued practicing Kung Fu during this time, and his strength had soared, increasing his base strength to 600 kilograms. Therefore, after the 16-fold enhancement, his current strength reached 9600 kilograms.


    With breakthroughs in his Kung Fu realm, Yan Fei¡¯s base strength continued to grow, and it was certain to surpass 600 kilograms in the future. His potential for strength was unlimited, and with a sixteen-fold enhancement, his peak strength would reach an unimaginable level. Even with his current base strength, Yan Fei could now be considered a true superman.


    However, Yan Fei only briefly assessed his own condition before projecting his consciousness into the Drone, opening the virtual control screen, and began reviewing the information:


    Drone Avatar (Level 4)


    Energy ¡ª¡ª 500,000


    Merit ¡ª¡ª 0/100,000


    Universal Space ¡ª¡ª 1000 cubic meters


    Length of the Drone: 23.34 meters


    Wingspan: 15.66 meters


    Height: 6.78 meters


    Empty weight: 15,560 kilograms


    Payload: 10,000 kilograms


    Maximum takeoff weight: 37,014 kilograms


    Top speed: 3672 km/h (Mach 3)


    Cruise speed: 1500 km/h


    Max Control Distance: 8000 kilometers


    Service ceiling: 30,000 meters


    Flight duration: 5-10 hours/day


    Special Abilities: Vertical takeoff and landing, Submarine diving


    Weapons:


    Vulcan Gun 730 2 units: (One on each side outside the air intake duct, ammunition supply: 1800 rounds/unit, bullet types: armor-piercing round, high-explosive round, incendiary round)


    Weapon hardpoints: 11 (Six under the wings, four on the outer sides of the fuselage, one centerline on the fuselage, each hardpoint capable of carrying 4 Missiles)


    Missiles that can be mounted: Anti-tank Missile, Air-to-Air Missile (AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile), Torpedo (After diving into the sea, the AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile automatically converts to a Torpedo with 80% of the Air-to-Air Missile¡¯s power)


    Radar: Quantum Radar (maximum detection distance of 1000 kilometers)


    Upon seeing this data, Yan Fei was overjoyed. It was exactly as he had anticipated; the Drone¡¯s upgrade to Level 4 had greatly enhanced all its stats based on the Level 3 template.


    Firstly, the Energy Points had become 500,000, a fivefold increase from before, providing the Drone with vastly more mobility power. Although the Drone still only had a flight duration of 5-10 hours per day, its top speed had more than tripled, enabling it to fly much farther in the same amount of time, which meant its radius of operation had increased significantly.


    The maximum Control Distance for the Drone reached an astonishing 8000 kilometers, allowing Yan Fei to increase his control range significantly. Now he could control the Drone from home within an 8000-kilometer range, which would greatly enhance his commandeering capability.


    The Upgrade Merit Points for the Drone had increased to 100,000, ten times more than before, making the upgrade more challenging. However, with the Drone¡¯s combat abilities significantly improved, earning Merit Points had become easier, so the actual difficulty of upgrading the Drone was not tenfold.

 Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: Chapter 96: Dominating the World_2

    Chapter 128: Chapter 96: Dominating the World_2


    The only regret was that the Merit Points for the Drone before were 12,163, After fulfilling the upgrade requirement of 10,000 points, there was a surplus of 2,163 points. However, after the Drone upgraded to Level 4, these surplus Merit Points were reset to zero, resulting in a loss of 2,163 Merit Points.


    After this upgrade, the volume of the Universal Space became 1,000 cubic meters, which was a tenfold increase compared to before. Now it looked like a square space with each side measuring 10 meters in length, width, and height. The previous Universal Space had become extremely cramped after storing spare Items, to the point where he even had to clear out space and eliminate some spare Items during the bank robbery Task. But after the upgrade, those Items only occupied a tiny corner of the Universal Space, making the entire area appear very spacious.


    The expansion of the Universal Space allowed Yan Fei to carry more Items with him, offering more options for use during operations and making his life more convenient. What puzzled Yan Fei, however, was that even after this Drone Upgrade, there was still no explanation as to why the Portable Space was called Universal Space and with whom it was supposed to be universal. Nevertheless, he could only comfort himself with the thought that maybe the Drone¡¯s next upgrade would resolve the mystery that had been troubling him all along.


    The Drone, after its upgrade, had taken on the appearance of a US Air Force¡¯s F-15 Fighter. Calling it a Drone was no longer entirely accurate. Because at the front of the Fighter, there was now a spacious Cockpit, and Yan Fei could sit inside it and fly along with the aircraft.


    Of course, there were no instruments inside the Drone¡¯s Cockpit, so there were no actual piloting controls. It still required Yan Fei¡¯s consciousness for operation, so it was still somewhat appropriate to call it a Drone. Since the virtual control screen continued to display it as a Drone, Yan Fei also continued to refer to it by its previous name.


    With this Cockpit, Yan Fei effectively had his own Private Airplane, and from now on, he could move along with the Drone instead of having to hang from its rack as before, avoiding the discomfort of rain and wind and enjoying comfortable travels. He no longer had to worry about his whereabouts being detected when flying long distances on commercial Airplanes. Sitting inside the Aircraft, there was no issue of Control Distance, and as long as there were enough Energy Points, the Drone could fly to any place in the world. If he wanted to enter Japan again, he wouldn¡¯t need to take a ferry; flying there directly in the Drone would be very convenient.


    Just by the data, the Level 4 Drone was slightly larger than the United States¡¯ authentic F-15 Fighter. Yan Fei calculated some data and found that the Drone was about 20% larger than the F-15. Whether it was the body length, width, height, weight, payload, maximum speed, and so on, all increased by 20%, meaning the Drone was essentially an Enhanced version of the F-15. Like before, the Drone also had no paintwork, preventing Yan Fei from perfectly impersonating US Forces and blaming his actions on them seamlessly.


    Among these data, what Yan Fei cared about the most was the flight speed of the Drone. The previous Predator Drone was beaten by some faster Fighter Jets because its speed was too slow, and its Missiles couldn¡¯t shoot down those jets. If it wasn¡¯t for its extraordinary combat capabilities, along with the enemies¡¯ unfamiliarity with its performance, and combined with Yan Fei¡¯s precise calculations and shameless surprise attacks, it would not have been able to shoot down so many jets and thus gain enough Upgrade Merit Points.


    The top speed of the Level 4 Drone had reached 3 times the speed of sound, or 3,672 kilometers per hour. With this speed, the Drone could catch up to the majority of Fighter Jets in the world. This advantage in speed made it much more convenient whether pursuing an enemy or escaping. Coupled with its Flight Altitude reaching 30,000 meters, the Drone¡¯s combat capabilities had greatly improved.


    The original F-15 Fighter¡¯s weapon racks were numerous, with a total of 11, giving it an exceptional weapon carrying capacity. After the Drone was upgraded and mutated based on the F-15 Fighter template, it inherited the F-15¡¯s weapon racks, maintaining the count of 11. However, the number of weapons each rack could carry increased fourfold, making for a terrifying total weapon capacity of 44.


    Following the upgrade, the model of weapons used by the Drone also advanced. While the anti-tank missile model remained the AGM-114 (Hellfire), both the missile¡¯s power and range had doubled. Under the assault of the mutated Hellfire missile, no ground armor would escape unscathed.


    Corresponding to the Hellfire anti-tank missile was the Air-to-Air Missile. After the Drone¡¯s upgrade, the model of the Air-to-Air Missiles also changed, becoming the F-15 standard AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile. The AIM-120 is the US Army¡¯s most advanced Air-to-Air Missile, with immense power and a maximum attack range of 75 kilometers; its speed reaches Mach 4. Yan Fei¡¯s Predator Drone had previously been chased and harried by such missiles. But once the upgraded Drone began to be equipped with these missiles, it was time for its enemies to experience that kind of embarrassment.


    As before, there was a limit to the number of missiles the Drone could fire daily, which was 44. But at the time of launching, it could choose which type of missile to fire, whether anti-tank missiles or AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles.


    In addition to the two types of missiles, the Drone¡¯s 30 millimeter Vulcan Gun was still retained, and their number had even doubled, with one mounted outside of each air intake. Each Vulcan Gun had its own supply of 1800 rounds of ammunition, with types including armor-piercing rounds, high-explosive rounds, and incendiary rounds. The ammunition type could be switched as needed during an attack, but the total ammunition was controlled, limited to 3600 rounds. Each Vulcan Gun could fire a maximum of 1800 Cannon Rounds, and together, both guns could discharge a total of 3600 Cannon Rounds.


    With the addition of these two powerful Vulcan Guns and the accurate targeting of Quantum Radar, the Drone still possessed formidable close-range air combat abilities, able to destroy more incoming missiles, making it an important means of missile defense for the Drone.


    The Drone¡¯s special abilities were also retained, namely vertical takeoff and landing and the ability to submerge in the sea. Upon entering the sea, the Drone would automatically transform into a more streamlined shape conducive to underwater operations. Once submerged, the Drone gained the ability to launch torpedoes shaped like AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles, bestowing upon it the capability for underwater combat. Although these torpedo-shaped missiles had reduced power¡ªonly 80% of the full version¡ªtheir strength was still formidable underwater. With this method, upon encountering enemy submarines again, the Drone would be capable of sinking them and would no longer be helpless as it was against Japan¡¯s Soryu-class Submarines.


    The Quantum Radar, which most significantly enhanced the Drone¡¯s combat power, had its scanning range doubled to 1000 kilometers, allowing it to detect incoming targets earlier and prepare battle plans in advance. Although powerful, activating the Quantum Radar for extensive scans also significantly raised the consumption of Energy Points. This meant Yan Fei had to be cautious and economical every time he used the Quantum Radar to avoid wasting Energy Points. However, it was precisely because of the Quantum Radar that the Drone¡¯s combat power was greatly improved, allowing it to outclass any other third-generation fighter jet.


    The only regret for Yan Fei was that the upgraded Drone still lacked stealth capabilities and could be detected by various radars, preventing him from doing as he pleased. But he soon came to terms with it, as the Drone¡¯s specs were powerfully impressive. With this fighter jet, he would truly reign supreme over the world.

 Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Chapter 97: China Special Agent

    chapter 129: chapter 97: china special agent


    just as yan fei studied the powerful data of the drone, his heart filled with joy, the distant sky was torn by the tremendous roar of a helicopter. it turned out that the white light anomaly produced by the drone upgrade had finally been detected by a military base of the japan self-defense forces, and they began to dispatch helicopters to investigate.


    the drone had just undergone an upgrade, and yan fei, still reveling in joy, had no intention of shooting down the approaching helicopter. he quickly collected the remaining wooden boxes of rare earth metals and gold bricks into the universal space. the drone upgrade had absorbed these raw materials, but there were still some rare earth metals left, although yan fei didn¡¯t know exactly how much. he haphazardly stowed them into the universal space. a large portion of the gold remained, and yan fei estimated that there had been about thirty tons of gold initially, used ten tons for the upgrade, leaving roughly twenty tons. the rusty component of unknown origin had completely vanished, which he found somewhat regrettable.


    however, yan fei soon let go of his regret. this trip to japan had been a resounding success: not only had he avenged himself by killing ryoko oogawa, jo oogawa, and hideo oogawa, but he had also acquired a substantial number of merit points, enabling the drone to reach level 4. his strength had increased dramatically, and he finally possessed the capability to protect himself. in the end, he had even gained the remaining twenty tons of gold and other rare earth metals from the oogawa family, scoring a total victory. the rusty component was gone, but since he didn¡¯t know what it was, he wasn¡¯t too troubled by its loss.


    yan fei quickly cleared the ground, leaving not a single item behind, and saw the distant helicopter drawing closer. with a thought, the cockpit of the drone automatically opened upwards, and he jumped into the cockpit, comfortably seating himself in the pilot¡¯s seat before closing it. then the drone swiftly ascended, silently heading toward the eastern sea.


    shortly after the drone took off, the helicopter from the japan self-defense forces landed at the site of the drone upgrade. several guard soldiers disembarked and conducted a thorough search of the land. apart from finding some small trees and wild grass that had been flattened, they found no clues, and were utterly clueless as to why there had been a blinding white light¡­


    yan fei, controlling the high-speed drone skimming above the sea surface, discovered that its maneuverability had significantly improved, responding effortlessly to his every command. in comparison, the level 3 drone was like a child¡ªcapable of perfect control, but due to incomplete physical development, many actions were unattainable, or it feared risking the machinery. but a level 4 drone was akin to an adult man with fully developed body, muscular and skeletal strength, capable of effortlessly performing complex movements. it was only now that the drone¡¯s extraordinary strength truly manifested.


    over the sea, the drone, as if alive, flipped and turned with ease, adjusting speed, ascending and descending at yan fei¡¯s will. to him, every part of the drone ¡°saw¡± the outside world, granting him an all-encompassing unobstructed view.


    during high-speed flight, thanks to the powerful all-around view, yan fei could ¡°see¡± everything around him through the drone more clearly and from a farther distance than with his own eyes. he estimated that he could even make out small print on a newspaper from an altitude of 30,000 meters, assuming no clouds obstructed the view.


    this upgrade didn¡¯t just enhance the drone¡¯s ability to ¡°see,¡± but also its ability to ¡°hear.¡± within a radius of two kilometers, it could ¡°hear¡± sounds, collecting them for analysis.


    these enhanced abilities not only allowed the drone to ¡°see¡± farther and more clearly but also to ¡°hear¡± more distinctly and from further away. together with the upgraded quantum radar, the drone truly possessed the mythical abilities of clairvoyance and eavesdropping ability.


    after the drone upgrade to level 4, the virtual control screen did not show any data changes for the auxiliary brain, but yan fei¡¯s tests revealed that the auxiliary brain¡¯s computing power had increased at least fivefold. upon issuing more complex commands to the auxiliary brain, it completed them instantaneously, allowing precise control of the level 4 drone, maximizing its combat ability.


    the significant improvement in computing power of the auxiliary brain also greatly enhanced its technology analysis capability, speeding up the analysis and deduction of technology. with this enhancement, yan fei could acquire even more cutting-edge technologies in a shorter time, contributing further to his endeavors.


    in fact, the auxiliary brain had another feature: the information injection function. last time, utilizing this feature, he instantly mastered three foreign languages to a world-leading level of proficiency. after the recent upgrade, yan fei had wanted to try the information injection function again, but there were still no instructions for its use in the auxiliary brain, making him hesitant to experiment. the painful experience from the last attempt made him wary of the possibility that an overload of knowledge could burst his brain. regrettably, he decided against attempting knowledge infusion, preferring to leave it for the future.

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    chapter 130: chapter 97: china special agent_2


    although the upgraded drone¡¯s strength had greatly increased, it still lacked stealth ability and could be detected by various radars, much to yan fei¡¯s regret. he could only have the drone fly at a low altitude, skimming the sea surface and using the radar¡¯s detection blind spots to avoid being tracked. due to this concern, he was temporarily unable to grant the drone free flight at an altitude of thirty thousand meters.


    yan fei continued to test the drone¡¯s various data points. with a thought, the drone emitted a loud sonic boom and began flying at supersonic speeds. he saw the drone flying close to the sea surface at high speed, leaving behind a huge white line on the surface following it. the drone, moving at three times the speed of sound, appeared a kilometer away in an instant, more than three times faster than the level 3 drone.


    yan fei reveled in the thrilling high-speed flight of the drone when, with another thought, it showed exceptional maneuverability. in an instant, it went from high-speed flight to a stationary hover above the sea¡¯s surface. then, the drone turned downwards and dove into the sea. as it submerged, its body began to morph from the aerodynamic layout best suited for aerial flight to the streamlined layout ideal for underwater navigation.


    once the drone entered the water, all eleven weapon racks beneath it retracted into the drone¡¯s body, and a torpedo launcher appeared directly below. inside this launcher was a torpedo, already primed for launch. this torpedo was the underwater version of the aim-120 air-to-air missile, although its power was only 80% of the original.


    the drone sank to the sea floor and started scanning with its quantum radar, quickly locating a massive reef. yan fei targeted the distant reef and launched the torpedo. guided by the quantum radar, the torpedo sped towards the reef, leaving behind a long trail of bubbles.


    twenty seconds later, the torpedo struck the reef, releasing a muffled explosion that shattered it into several pieces. yan fei wasn¡¯t entirely satisfied with the torpedo¡¯s attack power, but it was already a significant improvement over the previous limitations to using the vulcan gun for attacks. he tested again, and after using up eight torpedoes, he finally obtained the torpedo¡¯s attack data: a maximum speed of 200 kilometers/hour, a maximum range of 5 kilometers, and a maximum attack depth of 400 meters.


    the destructive power of this aim-120 air-to-air missile version of the underwater torpedo wasn¡¯t very significant; it wouldn¡¯t even pass muster in the world rankings of torpedoes. however, it represented a huge breakthrough considering the previous circumstances where the drone could only attack with the vulcan gun underwater; the drone now possessed the capability to attack in the deep sea.


    after testing the underwater torpedoes system, yan fei began testing the drone¡¯s vulcan gun, only to be disappointed that its power hadn¡¯t improved at all compared to before. however, now that he had torpedoes suitable for actual combat, the shortcomings of the vulcan gun no longer weighed on his mind. next, he began testing the drone¡¯s underwater stealth data. after half an hour, the stealth data were also summarized: a maximum dive depth of 600 meters, a top underwater speed of 200 kilometers, and a maximum quantum radar detection distance underwater of 150 kilometers.


    yan fei regretted that during the tests, he had killed many large marine creatures, but still did not earn any merit points. in other words, marine life remained unable to provide merit points to the drone, just as before. however, it didn¡¯t matter; with the level 4 drone, there would be plenty of opportunities to earn merit points, and he believed it wouldn¡¯t be slower than the upgrade pace of the level 3 drone.


    when the drone flew in the air, it was completely silent, not making any noise. however, once it submerged into the water, it began making sounds during its underwater journey. these sounds were not quiet and could be detected by various sonar devices. the inability to remain stealthy underwater was an aspect of the drone yan fei found regrettable, but the other formidable aspects of the drone overshadowed this shortcoming.


    after thoroughly testing the level 4 drone¡¯s capabilities, yan fei had a deeper understanding of the drone, which would help him maximize its combat power. upon finishing the tests, the drone ascended to the sea surface, turned around, and started heading back towards the vicinity of tokyo downtown. flying close to the ground, it carefully avoided the military radar of japan and the us forces. it was the dead of night, and no one noticed this massive creature skimming across the ground.


    the drone returned smoothly to the mine cave where yan fei previously organized the universal space items. it hovered at the entrance to the cave. yan fei jumped down from the drone and entered the cave, finding his secret marks untouched, indicating that no one else had been there during that time. he entered deeper into the cave and started collecting the concealed items into the universal space.


    the upgraded drone general space had reached a volume of 1000 cubic meters, expanding the storage space tenfold. when he had stored everything back into the universal space, he found that the items only occupied a small fraction of the available space. with such a large capacity, it would greatly facilitate his future actions, providing him with a broader range of options.


    after collecting the items, yan fei carefully checked again, erasing any traces left in the cave. he had wanted to set the place on fire to completely destroy any remaining evidence, but the gasoline stored in the universal space had been used up. he also considered using explosives to blow up the cave, but that would create too much noise and could easily draw the attention of japanese authorities, so he reluctantly abandoned the idea.

 Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Chapter 97 China Special Agent_3

    chapter 131: chapter 97 china special agent_3


    after cleaning up any traces he might have left in japan, yan fei returned to the drone and activated it for a stealth flight, hugging the ground as he made his way back out to the open sea. his mission in japan had been completed beyond expectations, but various unexpected events and emergencies kept him in the country for over a week. to maintain secrecy, he hadn¡¯t made contact with lu pingping back in china during this time, and had no idea how the domestic situation at the company had developed; he was starting to miss his company and friends back home.


    so as soon as he completed his mission, yan fei decided to return to china immediately. originally, the safest choice would have been to let the drone make its way underwater back to china at a slow pace. however, yan fei found the underwater pace of the drone too slow and chose to have it fly at a low altitude near the sea surface to quickly advance toward china.


    as the drone skimmed over the sea heading westward, yan fei suddenly remember the task entrusted to him by that chinese female special agent ¨C the usb drive in his possession. at that time, the woman had said that if she hadn¡¯t sought him out within three days, he was to deliver the usb drive to a warehouse at the port of tokyo. yan fei had agreed.


    now prepared to return home, yan fei knew the female special agent wouldn¡¯t find him in japan, and he had no intention of visiting the warehouse at the port of tokyo either. being in japan, even with the drone¡¯s upgrade to level 4, remained dangerously risky. thus, he intended to bring the usb drive back with him and then hand it over to the nation through other channels, which would be a way of indirectly fulfilling the female special agent¡¯s request.


    with that decision made, the drone continued its flight westward. but after flying for a while, yan fei considered another possibility: he had decided not to go to that warehouse, but that didn¡¯t ensure that other chinese special agents wouldn¡¯t be there waiting; after all, the data on the usb drive was extremely valuable, and they must retrieve it to complete the task assigned by their country.


    if those agents didn¡¯t find yan fei at the warehouse, might they think something had happened to him and then launch another operation in japan to recover the usb drive? at this time, japan, tense because of yan fei¡¯s own actions, might become a trap leading to severe losses.


    this thought made yan fei feel troubled. he wasn¡¯t going to meet those chinese special agents at the warehouse, but he could at least warn them to leave the area to avoid being discovered by the japanese and incur heavy losses. for those willing to sacrifice themselves for the country, he still held considerable respect.


    consequently, under yan fei¡¯s control, the drone turned around and headed towards tokyo bay.


    the drone sped like lightning and soon flew into tokyo bay. upon entering tokyo bay, the drone submerged to the seabed and swiftly headed toward the port of tokyo. this being one of the busiest sea routes in the world, even low-altitude flight over the water surface would lead to it being spotted by ships, thus revealing its track.


    shortly after, the drone arrived at the port of tokyo; hidden beneath the sea, it initiated the quantum radar and performed a comprehensive scan of the vicinity. to its discovery, the area around the warehouse at the port of tokyo was brightly lit, with us and japanese military soldiers fully armed surrounding a large warehouse. in front of the warehouse, more than a dozen us forces m1a2 main battle tanks were parked, and several apache armed helicopters were circling overhead, with fighter jets on alert above them.


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    chapter 132: chapter ninety-eight: powerful combat power


    seeing this grand scene, yan fei was instantly shocked. what exactly was going on? could it be that these us and japanese forces were setting an ambush for him here? then, through the drone¡¯s sound collection system, he heard a voice outside. a us military officer was using a loudspeaker to shout in english towards the warehouse.


    ¡°attention, those inside, you are surrounded. we have formidable firepower, so don¡¯t even think about escaping. come out and surrender peacefully, hand over the usb drive you have to us, and we promise to ensure your safety and release you. otherwise, we won¡¯t hesitate to kill you. remember, we are not the police; we are the army, and our patience is limited. i¡¯m giving you three minutes to consider. if you refuse to surrender, we will attack.¡±


    it was then that yan fei realized that it was the people inside the warehouse who were surrounded by the us and japanese forces, not him. he checked the address and discovered that this warehouse was the one the female special agent had left for him. the people surrounded inside must be the special agent and her colleagues. he just didn¡¯t know what had tipped them off to be surrounded by us and japanese forces, who were now attempting to persuade them to surrender.


    yan fei understood that these chinese special agents were definitely waiting here for him to come and retrieve the usb drive to complete the mission. however, the us and japanese forces did not know that the usb drive was no longer in their hands. after locating them, they surrounded them, still seeking the lost usb drive. what they didn¡¯t expect was that the usb drive was currently residing in yan fei¡¯s universal space. unless yan fei was willing, no one could take the usb drive from him.


    yan fei had come here to warn these chinese special agents because he was worried about them, only to find he was a step too late; they were already surrounded by us-japan joint forces. in the past, yan fei would have hesitated to decide whether to rescue these special agents, as his strength was limited at the time. but after the drone upgrade to level 4, and with his overall strength skyrocketing, he wouldn¡¯t consider it¡ªhe chose to act directly.


    after the us military officer finished shouting, he waited for three minutes, but there was no response from the warehouse. clearly, the chinese special agents refused to surrender and did not want to communicate with the us and japanese forces. the us military officer was somewhat disappointed and was about to issue an order for the army to attack when he saw an f-15 fighter coming in fast from the sea at the port of tokyo. the jet was quickly approaching overhead.


    the us military officer was puzzled. for this operation, the us base in japan dispatched four fighter jets for fire support: two f-16s and two f-15s. these four jets were now patrolling above their heads. why was there suddenly another f-15 jet appearing? could it be that another friendly unit was performing another task here? but why wasn¡¯t he informed?


    while the us military officer was confused, he saw the fast-approaching f-15 deploying its underside weapons rack flash with a burst of fire¡ªa missile swiftly launched, targeting the us fighter jet still circling in the sky. before he could react, the f-15 launched another missile, once again targeting his overhead us fighter jet. then, the f-15 fired two more missiles, all aimed at the us fighter jets in the sky.


    it was at this moment that the us military officer suddenly realized; the f-15 was an enemy. he immediately shouted over the communication channel: ¡°attention, enemy jet! prepare for combat immediately.¡±


    after the drone upgrade, the weapon system was also upgraded. this time, it launched the aim-120 air-to-air missile. this type of missile was the main air combat missile of the us forces, with flight speed reaching a terrifying mach 4. the four jets¡¯ radars had already detected the incoming f-15, but they were equally unclear about the details of this jet, so they were waiting for orders from the command center when they found that the f-15 was unexpectedly attacking them.


    the aim-120 air-to-air missiles flew swiftly. in an instant, they caught up with the us fighter jets in the sky. by then, without needing any reminders, the us fighter jets knew they had encountered an enemy. however, these us pilots were well-trained, and despite missiles flying towards them, they did not panic. instead, they dodged according to their tactical training and released decoy flares in an attempt to deceive the incoming missiles.


    what these us fighter jets did not anticipate was that the aim-120 air-to-air missile was navigated by the mysterious quantum radar. in the quantum radar¡¯s scan, the decoy flares could not deceive it. naturally, the aim-120 air-to-air missile ignored the decoys and headed straight for the us fighter jets. at the high speed of mach 4, the four us fighter jets had no escape and were all caught by the missiles. then, four fireballs lit up in the sky as all four us fighter jets were blown up in midair. because of the suddenness of the event, the pilots inside the jets did not even have the chance to ejector parachute, and they perished along with their aircraft.


    after launching the missiles at the us fighter jets, yan fei fired another three aim-120 air-to-air missiles at the apache armed helicopters hovering in the sky. the quantum radar could lock onto a thousand targets simultaneously and could attack fifty of them at once, so yan fei could have launched 44 missiles at the us-japan forces below in an instant. however, to keep the combat power of the drone a secret, yan fei did not launch too many missiles to attack all the targets at once.

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    Chapter 133: Chapter Ninety-Eight: Powerful Combat Power_2


    The Predator Drone had already revealed all its secrets, but this all-new F-15 Fighter was making its first appearance before the world. To lull future enemies into complacency, Yan Fei chose to hide his true strength. After all, the US-Japan forces were too weak to warrant his full effort.


    After receiving a warning from the US Army officers, the Apache Armed Helicopters circling in the sky were immediately ready to evade. But against the upgraded Drone, the armed helicopters were too feeble; the three missiles, unfazed by the decoy flares, struck three Apaches at once. Four massive fireballs erupted in the sky, and the three Apaches, blown apart by the missiles, burst into roaring flames. As their wreckage crashed to the ground, they also crushed two American soldiers who failed to dodge in time.


    Emerging unexpectedly from the distant sea, the Drone launched seven air-to-air missiles, instantly wiping out all the aircraft of the US-Japan forces, demonstrating immense combat power while significantly diminishing the enemy¡¯s strength.


    Seeing their prized aircraft obliterated in an instant left both the American and Japanese forces speechless in shock. The Americans were even more shaken; it was obvious that the aircraft downing theirs was their newest model, the F-15 Fighter. Although the jet bore no markings, only the US had access to such latest models; foreign entities simply couldn¡¯t possess them. So, this F-15 had to be one of their own.


    But why would their own fighter jet shoot down their other jets? What exactly was going on? Could it be that the F-15 pilot was old and short-sighted, failing to recognize his allies? Or had the pilot defected? Or was it that The United States of America intended to declare war on Japan, and this jet had been sent from within the country to attack Japan, and they had been inadvertently harmed?


    While the US and Japanese forces on the ground were in utter confusion, the Drone finally flew over the warehouse. With a dive, it began its attack on the M1A2 main battle tanks below. One Vulcan Gun on the outer side of the Drone¡¯s air intake began firing, launching 30mm armor-piercing rounds aimed at the tops of the M1A2 tanks.


    Under the assault of 30mm armor-piercing rounds, the US Army main battle tanks on the ground were extremely vulnerable, quickly destroyed by the Drone¡¯s aircraft cannon, engulfed in raging fires. Then, the tanks¡¯ ammunition exploded, causing an even larger blast that killed the US-Japan soldiers hiding nearby. In just thirty seconds, thirteen M1A2 tanks and armored vehicles on the ground were annihilated by the Drone.


    At this point, the US and Japanese soldiers finally reacted, shouting as they began to scatter and flee, ignoring their commanders¡¯ orders. Some well-trained soldiers sought cover instead, attempting to retaliate against the F-15 Fighter in the sky using the weapons they held.


    With the comprehensive scan of the Quantum Radar, Yan Fei had a clear understanding of the situation on the ground. After diving and destroying all the tanks and armored vehicles on the ground, the Drone turned around and came back, the Vulcan Gun firing once more, launching high-explosive rounds to target those soldiers hiding in cover and attacking it.


    Bullets and aircraft cannon shells were flying all over the sky, while violent explosions occurred on the ground, wiping out the resisting US-Japan soldiers. Their small-caliber rifle bullets occasionally struck the Drone¡¯s body but could not inflict any damage. Then, the Drone turned around once more, aiming at the escaping soldiers. Amidst the towering flames, those soldiers running on the ground were desperately killed by the Drone. Astonishingly, aside from consuming a large amount of aircraft cannon ammunition, the Drone remained completely unscathed.


    In this sudden strike, the Level 4 Drone had annihilated the US-Japan Joint Forces encircling the warehouse in a short time. Having overcome its previous limitations in flight speed and missile attack range, the Drone began to show formidable combat prowess, taking shape as an invincible presence. This outcome delighted Yan Fei and seemed logical to him.


    After taking out those US military aircraft and ground troops, the Drone¡¯s Merit Points began to rise rapidly. Although there was still a long way to go to reach 100,000 Merit Points, the upgrade path for the Drone became much easier after it demonstrated its formidable attack power.


    From the Drone¡¯s sudden appearance in the distance, to launching its attack, to wiping out the US-Japan Joint Forces, only three minutes had passed. The Chinese special agents inside that warehouse hadn¡¯t even realized what was happening before the US-Japan forces surrounding them were completely annihilated. These agents, already feeling uneasy and believing they had failed their mission and caused significant loss to the nation, were preparing for a death match to atone for their failure, when suddenly a turnaround occurred outside: the encircling US-Japan Joint Forces were wiped out by a suddenly appearing F-15 Fighter.


    These agents had seen much and knew much, and they naturally recognized that this was the latest model of the US F-15 Fighter. Now, seeing the incredible combat power displayed by this fighter, they were secretly shocked. Could it be that the latest US fighters were so powerful? Were the US Forces truly unbeatable? But why were they killing each other?


    A few minutes later, when no more sounds could be heard from outside, these Chinese special agents cautiously opened the door, only to find the ground littered with the damaged bodies of US-Japan forces and raging fires everywhere. What was strange, though, was the F-15 Fighter that had just attacked these troops was nowhere to be seen. If not for the many bodies before their eyes, they might even have doubted whether the F-15 Fighter had ever really existed.


    These Chinese special agents hesitated only for a moment before quickly leaving the warehouse to report the intelligence to their superiors¡­


    Having taken out the US-Japan forces, Yan Fei not only gained a large number of Merit Points but also thwarted the danger to the Chinese special agents, ensuring they wouldn¡¯t be dragged into peril because of him. Moreover, this was the first sortie of the Level 4 Drone, which had demonstrated such formidable combat power that he was immensely pleased. Of course, the reason for achieving such a good result in combat was not only the inherent strength of the F-15 version of the Drone but also the element of surprise. Nobody would believe that the latest US fighter jets would attack their own forces, which led to their carelessness and the drone¡¯s successful ambush. This proved the brilliance of Yan Fei¡¯s decision to choose the F-15 Fighter as the upgrade template. In future battles, Yan Fei intended to exploit this advantage further, making the US Forces take the blame.


    At the same time, Yan Fei also concealed the true combat power of the Level 4 Drone, never revealing any capabilities beyond what an F-15 Fighter should have. He began setting traps from then on, numbing his enemies and causing them to underestimate him. When the time came, he would reveal his true combat power to turn the tide of battle.


    After the battle, the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain meticulously recorded the Merit Points earned:


    Launching missiles and naval cannon strikes at the Port of Tokyo warehouse killed 218 people, earning 218 Merit Points; destroyed 3 Apache Armed Helicopters with missiles and naval cannon strikes, earning 900 Merit Points (300 Merit Points for each armed helicopter); took down 2 F-15 Fighters, earning 1000 Merit Points (500 Merit Points for each F-15 Fighter); took down 2 F-16 fighters, earning 800 Merit Points (400 Merit Points for each F-16 fighter); launched naval cannon strikes, destroying 8 MIA2 tanks, earning 800 Merit Points (100 Merit Points for each tank), destroyed 5 armored vehicles, earning 100 Merit Points (20 Merit Points for each armored vehicle), destroyed 15 military vehicles, earning 75 Merit Points (5 Merit Points for each military vehicle).


    The sortie earned a total of 3893 Merit Points, aggregating to 3893 Merit Points.

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    Chapter 134: Chapter 99: Aftermath in Japan


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    The sortie not only served as a warning to those Chinese special agents and earned Yan Fei a large number of Merit Points, but it also demonstrated the tremendous power of the Level 4 Drone. Yan Fei felt extremely pleased. After taking out the Chinese-Japanese army below, he piloted the Drone towards the sea surface of Tokyo Bay. Once the Drone was far from the city area, it dived back into the sea and headed towards China. It wasn¡¯t until the Drone had put a considerable distance between itself and the land of Japan that it resurfaced and sped towards Shanghai at low altitude.


    By 3 a.m. Shanghai time, the Drone finally returned to the offshore waters of Shanghai. The Drone activated its Quantum Radar and surveyed the situation off the coast of Shanghai, then landed in a secluded spot along the Shanghai coast, avoiding the busier areas. Yan Fei jumped out of the Drone Cockpit and took out a Motorcycle from the Universal Space, racing home. Meanwhile, the Drone sank its nose and dived back beneath the waves, lying in wait near the coastal waters of Shanghai.


    Yan Fei happily returned to China, but behind him, Japan was in turmoil, the ripple effects of his actions beginning to appear one by one.


    The Oogawa Family was shrouded in gloom and despair, as they had mobilized their Strength to hunt down Yan Fei but failed to capture him, which resulted in the disappearance of Hideo Oogawa, their pride, and has not yet returned to the family. Hideo Oogawa was the pride of the Oogawa Family and the idol of the family¡¯s youth, never before having gone missing for so long, which left the entire Oogawa Family with an ominous premonition.


    The Oogawa Family¡¯s bad premonition wasn¡¯t wrong: Hideo Oogawa had attempted to capture Yan Fei but was instead killed in retaliation. His body was pressed by Yan Fei into the crevices of the seabed¡¯s rocks, never to see the light of day again. Hideo Oogawa was destined to be listed as missing in the Oogawa Family, and his whereabouts would become an eternal mystery¡­


    When it rains, it pours. Just as the Oogawa Family worried about Hideo Oogawa¡¯s safety, the Oogawa Bank, a core enterprise of the family, was hit with devastating news¡ªit had been robbed. The bank robber not only forcefully entered the bank¡¯s vault and stole a large amount of precious metals but also destroyed the vault with explosives and set it on fire, causing severe losses to the bank.


    The riot police arrived at the scene of the crime quickly and even established a blockade at several key intersections where the robber might have escaped, but in the end, they failed to catch any suspects. Moreover, the Oogawa Building suffered severe damage from the explosion and fire, with massive cracks appearing in the walls and the electronic Equipment unable to function¡ªrendering the building unusable.


    The disappearance of an important family member, the vanishing of the murderer who consecutively killed direct members of the Oogawa Family, and the significant losses caused by the bank robbery¡ªall these events infuriated Yohei Oogawa, the Clan Leader. However, after his anger subsided, he had no choice but to once again seek help from Takashi Hasegawa, one of the Four Major Famous detectives of Japan.


    However, the Oogawa Family¡¯s operation to encircle Yan Fei in Fishwoman Mountain yielded no useful clues, and the rainstorm that night had washed away all traces at the scene, leaving even the highly deductive Takashi Hasegawa powerless. He only deduced from the remaining traces that Hideo Oogawa might have met his demise and that the person who killed him was the same mysterious murderer who had killed Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa.


    Although the Oogawa Family had located the house in the Tokyo Suburbs where Yan Fei had rented, it mysteriously collapsed during the storm that night, before they had the chance to inspect it. According to Japan¡¯s construction Strength and Lifespan, such a rare storm shouldn¡¯t have caused the building to collapse, but it did, very thoroughly. When Takashi Hasegawa began inspecting the collapsed house, he found nothing¡ªthe storm had destroyed all useful leads.


    Hence, Takashi Hasegawa began investigating nearby residents for information about the mysterious murderer, but Yan Fei had altered his appearance when he moved in and had no interactions with his neighbors. He stayed inside once home, so the neighbors had no impression of him whatsoever. Unable to glean useful clues from the local residents, Takashi Hasegawa turned his investigation towards the real-estate agency that helped Yan Fei rent the house, only to discover that all the information Yan Fei had stored with the agency was fake.


    Thus, all traces of Yan Fei in Japan were erased. Even with Takashi Hasegawa¡¯s terrifying deduction skills, he couldn¡¯t completely piece together the murderer¡¯s information, let alone find the mysterious murderer. But after analyzing the existing data, Takashi Hasegawa concluded that the mysterious murderer was very likely a foreigner, and given the murderer¡¯s actions, he likely harbored a hatred for Japanese people. Looking at his Asian face, the likelihood that he was Chinese was the highest. Moreover, the fact that the murderer specifically targeted the Oogawa Family suggested that the murderer must be an enemy of the Oogawa Family in China.


    After reaching this conclusion, Takashi Hasegawa suggested to Yohei Oogawa to start investigating the enemies of the Oogawa Family in China, as this method might help lock down the murderer behind the recent crime spree. Takashi Hasegawa had already learned of the existence of the strong through the Oogawa Family and knew about Hideo Oogawa¡¯s fearsome Strength, so he personally believed that the murderer was probably already dead alongside Hideo Oogawa, and the Oogawa Family¡¯s investigation was a waste of time. However, this was just a guess without any concrete evidence, and naturally, Takashi Hasegawa didn¡¯t voice it.


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    Chapter 135: Chapter 99: Aftermath in Japan_2


    Yohei Oogawa knew much more than Takashi Hasegawa; he was aware that the murderer had connections with the high-tech Drone that had caused a commotion in Japan and also knew about the display of power by the Drone on that night. This led him to deduce that the Drone contained advanced technology. Although he believed in Hideo Oogawa¡¯s strength, he wasn¡¯t sure if Hideo would return safely. Hence, he thought that the murderer had not died but had killed Hideo Oogawa and escaped.


    Driven by enormous greed, Yohei Oogawa began to investigate the old grudges his family had formed in China, hoping to find the murderer¡¯s trail through this information. Then, by tracing the connection, he aimed to locate the factory or laboratory that produced the Drone and acquire the advanced technology it possessed. Once he obtained this high-tech technology, the revival of the Oogawa Family was within reach, and all the previous losses would have been worth it.


    At this point, the deaths of Ryoko Oogawa and Jo Oogawa were no longer Yohei Oogawa¡¯s main concern; his attention had shifted to acquiring the Drone¡¯s advanced technology. However, the disappearance of Hideo Oogawa was regrettable, considering he was a valuable combat asset for the family, and it was uncertain when they could compensate for this loss. As for the major heist at Oogawa Bank, Yohei Oogawa didn¡¯t take it too seriously since the core financial data of Oogawa Bank hadn¡¯t been compromised. Whatever losses incurred to the vaults and the Oogawa Building were covered by insurance policies and didn¡¯t significantly affect the family. Nonetheless, it was crucial to intensify the manhunt for the robber and apprehend him, as it was the only way to maintain the family¡¯s dignity and prevent others from ridiculing them.


    Compared to the predicament faced by the Oogawa Family, the Japanese Government had a much more complicated situation. During the operation to capture the mysterious Drone, the Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces suffered heavy losses. Not only were four F-15J Fighters destroyed, but two F-2 Fighters were also taken down, alongside losses of an Apache Armed Helicopter, main battle tanks, armored vehicles, and numerous casualties among the Ground Self-Defense Force members. The Drone¡¯s disturbance in Tokyo Downtown later caused significant destruction and panic among the citizens, leaving the government with a massive headache. Fortunately, they managed to calm the frightened citizens by claiming the chaos was just a military exercise.


    By joining the US Forces in this operation, the Japanese Government had hoped to gain significant benefits, but instead, they faced colossal losses. They were already quite upset, but the situation escalated into a significant dispute between Japan and The United States of America during the exchange of intelligence after the event.


    The Japanese side lacked clarity about the final naval engagement that took place on the Sea of Japan because all their Jets had been destroyed by the Drone earlier that evening. They were only aware that the Drone had plunged into the sea and that US Military Navy had rushed to the location. When the Japanese dispatched their Missile Escort Ship that was nearby, they arrived only to be informed by the US Forces that they had not captured the Drone and that it had flown away on its own.


    The Japanese Government was not satisfied with this explanation from the US, feeling deceived and suspecting that the US Forces wanted to monopolize the Drone technology. Despite repeated assurances from the US Forces that the Drone could not only submerge under the sea surface but also take off from beneath it, had ample ammunition, and significant combat power, the Japanese side remained skeptical, as they hadn¡¯t witnessed it themselves. They believed that the Drone had been captured by the US Navy as soon as it hit the water, and that the US was unwilling to share the advanced technology, hence fabricating the lie. Based on their conventional thinking, how could a Drone capable of both sky and sea operations exist in the world? And after firing so many Missiles and Naval Cannons, how could it still have sufficient ammunition?


    The US Forces were also frustrated because the losses suffered by their Air Force were massive, even more significant than those in the first and second Gulf Wars, and despite this, they were unable to capture the mysterious Drone. Facing the Japanese, they chose to be truthful unusually, but due to the unreliability of their new President, the Japanese side refused to trust them any longer, believing the US wanted to go it alone.


    Sometimes the US Forces themselves doubted the credibility of their country¡¯s word, but in this case, they were telling the truth! Especially after suffering a significant setback from the Drone, they wanted to avoid exposing their own failures. Adding to the US Forces¡¯ frustration was the fact that, since that night, the mysterious Drone had never reappeared in the world, indirectly proving the Japanese suspicion that the US had indeed captured it. It seemed that the US wanted to monopolize the advantage, thus deceiving Japan.


    The US established an invincible image in the minds of the Japanese people after detonation of two Atomic Bombs during the latter stages of World War II. As a result, Japan, no matter how impressive in other aspects, always felt inferior when facing the US Government and never dared to oppose them. However, the immense technological value of the Drone prompted Japan to take a chance this time.

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    Chapter 136: Chapter 99: Aftermath in Japan_3


    Consequently, the Prime Minister of Japan immediately flew to The United States of America to meet with the new President. During the previous few encounters, the new President of The United States had treated the Prime Minister of Japan as if he were a pet, causing the Prime Minister great embarrassment, but the Prime Minister had borne the insult with a smile and a warm welcome. However, this time, with Japanese interests at stake, the Prime Minister was no longer silent and became somewhat defiant, leading to the two conducting their talks behind closed doors in front of the media. Two hours later, when they both emerged, journalists saw that both men were fuming, signaling that the talks had not been productive and had instead escalated the tensions between the two nations.


    At their departure, the two leaders shook hands, and the normally docile Prime Minister of Japan suddenly lashed out, utilizing the Mighty Eagle Claw Technique he had been practicing in private for quite some time, gripping the President of The United States¡¯ hand tightly. The President of The United States was taken aback and quickly retaliated, using excessive force that turned his face a shade of bright red.


    Then, the Prime Minister of Japan left with haughty arrogance, while the President of The United States quickly withdrew his hand behind his back, maintaining an inscrutable appearance. However, their handshake had already been captured by the media, and when journalists checked the photos on their computers afterward, they noticed several white marks on the President¡¯s hand where the Prime Minister had gripped him. It seemed that the President¡¯s notorious handshake had finally met its match¡­


    As for the USB drive containing China¡¯s top-secret information that was not seized, and the incident that same evening involving the sudden appearance and rapid disappearance of the latest model F-15 Fighter that massacred soldiers from both The United States and Japan, the two countries still conducted a detailed exchange and analysis of intelligence in private. After all, they believed this incident was different from the drone affair and should not extend the displeasure from the drone incident to this matter.


    However, in their analysis, they discovered that the information collected was somewhat chaotic, so no matter how they analyzed it, they could not figure out what exactly had happened. Fortunately, they had not linked this incident to Yan Fei¡¯s Level 3 Drone¡­


    Inside China, Yan Fei had not paid attention to the events that transpired after he left Japan; even if he had noticed, he wouldn¡¯t have cared. Once back home, he finally relaxed the tension he had been carrying and was able to sleep soundly without worrying about being attacked at any moment.


    So, on the first night back in China, Yan Fei slept soundly and even had a dream. Yet, when he woke up at noon the next day, he found himself staring blankly at his bedside. He remembered that something had happened in his dream, something of great importance to him that had cleared many of his doubts, but upon waking, he had forgotten everything. He had now grasped some of the mysteries of spiritual power, which greatly enhanced his memory¡ªthere was hardly anything he could forget, except for the dream.


    Yan Fei tried hard to recollect the dream but could not remember what he had experienced in it, let alone the significant matter. After staring blankly for a while, he suddenly found it somewhat amusing. Why was he so determined to remember something from a dream? He had forgotten countless dreams before, and they never seemed to impact his life in any significant way. So, he happily decided to forget about it and then headed off to the Dream Technology Company, where he had been absent for quite some time.

 Chapter 137 - Chapter 137: Chapter 100 50 Billion US Dollars

    Chapter 137: Chapter 100 50 Billion US Dollars


    Yan Fei arrived at the Company, and when Lu Pingping saw him, she was somewhat displeased. Not wanting to speak to him, she deliberately used the review of documents as an excuse to ignore Yan Fei. Yan Fei wasn¡¯t annoyed; he just chuckled and sat in Lu Pingping¡¯s office, waiting for her to finish her busy work.


    Indeed, Lu Pingping was displeased with Yan Fei because he was increasingly behaving like a hands-off manager, frequently away without notice, and completely unreachable when needed. This time, Yan Fei had smuggled himself into Japan for revenge, and for safety reasons, he had put his mobile phone into the Universal Space, thus he was completely out of contact. Lu Pingping couldn¡¯t reach him through phone calls and couldn¡¯t find anyone at his home either; she was so worried that she almost called the police. Not only did Lu Pingping have to worry about the Company¡¯s affairs, but she was also concerned about Yan Fei¡¯s safety, naturally feeling somewhat uncomfortable.


    However, when Lu Pingping saw Yan Fei waiting quietly, she softened and decided to forgive him. Then she started to scold Yan Fei, and he listened to her criticism with a grin, nodding repeatedly, admitting his mistakes, and promised not to make such errors again. Only then did Lu Pingping stop criticizing him. After all, Yan Fei was the Company boss and needed to maintain his own dignity; she still had to uphold his authority in the Company.


    Seeing Lu Pingping, Yan Fei felt some guilt, feeling that he had let Lu Pingping down. She didn¡¯t own any shares in the Company, yet she managed it wholeheartedly, treating it as her own, exhausting all her energy to deal with the Company¡¯s developmental issues. Even when Yan Fei encountered Hideo Oogawa, she was willing to sacrifice herself to protect him. So now, being chastised by her, Yan Fei felt it was deserved, as he truly was not competent enough.


    After Lu Pingping had finished complaining, she began to report the Company¡¯s developments during this time to him. After the last Internet attack, Lu Pingping had weeded out all the wavering regional agents and re-selected reputable ones who valued cooperation. These agents not only had strong reputations but also valued the Weight Loss Cookies and were willing to mobilize their resources to expand the product¡¯s presence and strength, which was an important reason why Lu Pingping was willing to cooperate with them.


    In the selection and discernment of agents, Yan Fei truly was no match for Lu Pingping; he simply did not interfere to avoid a scenario where a layperson led an expert. After dealing with the Domestic Market, Lu Pingping began to plan for the International Market, so selecting international agents became an urgent matter, with Overseas agents coming to her office every day wanting to discuss international agency issues.


    In Yan Fei¡¯s absence, Lu Pingping had deferred these matters, and now that Yan Fei had returned, it was the perfect time for him to decide. After all, Lu Pingping didn¡¯t know Yan Fei¡¯s plans and did not dare to make decisions hastily; she still needed to respect Yan Fei¡¯s opinions.


    After listening to Lu Pingping¡¯s report, Yan Fei stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and said, ¡°Pingping, our Company has been developing well recently, and our funds are quite abundant, so we don¡¯t need to expand too quickly for now. We can select agents from Overseas, but there is a precondition.¡±


    Lu Pingping asked, ¡°What¡¯s the precondition?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Right now, The United States of America is waging a Trade War against our China, and they have rallied a bunch of allies to cause us trouble. Although we¡¯re not a well-known large Enterprise, at this time, we must stand with our country. So for The United States of America and any of its allies who are opposing us, we refuse to include their domestic agents in our scope of cooperation. We can¡¯t let them earn money from our products while using trade to threaten us.¡±


    Lu Pingping looked at Yan Fei with a strange expression and said, ¡°Fei, you set the price of Weight Loss Cookies at 2000 yuan per box¡ªI thought you were just a greedy businessman, but it turns out you have a bit of patriotism!¡±


    Yan Fei felt a bit embarrassed and said, ¡°Aren¡¯t our Weight Loss Cookies effective for weight loss? I¡¯m just letting those who need to lose weight spend money on our products, money they would definitely have been scammed out of otherwise. In fact, they should thank me because our products can genuinely help them lose weight. Besides, if it weren¡¯t for members of the China Special Duties Unit protecting us that day, we might have been captured by the Japanese, and we wouldn¡¯t have achieved what we have now. So isn¡¯t it only natural for me to choose to stand with my country when it¡¯s becoming stronger and can better protect us?¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°You¡¯re the boss, and the direction of the Company¡¯s development is up to you; my task is to grow and strengthen the Company under your leadership.¡±


    Yan Fei then started to chuckle foolishly, and Lu Pingping suddenly changed the subject, saying, ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve had International Venture Capital Companies coming to meet me, wanting to invest in our Company, but I¡¯ve put them off. However, these VC firms are persistent and haven¡¯t given up, coming to the Company every day, which is really annoying to me. Several VC firms have come over today, do you want to meet with them?¡±


    Hearing about these International Venture Capital Companies gave Yan Fei a headache; ever since his Company had grown larger, various investment firms had been seeking to invest. Most of these investment firms were domestic, but they seemed to think Yan Fei was a fool, pressing the prices really low during negotiations and hinting at having powerful backers and connections. Enraged by this, Yan Fei had always driven these people away and had not found any trouble from backstage players coming after him.

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    Chapter 138: Chapter 100: 5 Billion US Dollars_2


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    Some time ago, Ryoko Oogawa launched an attack on Dream Foods over the Internet, and domestic investment companies saw Dream Foods teetering on the brink of collapse. Some disappeared, but others, smelling blood in the water, pressed to lower their investment offers even further, hoping to snatch up more shares of Dream Foods at bargain prices. Naturally, these companies were all unceremoniously shown the door by Yan Fei.


    Just when the trouble with Dream Foods had been resolved, these investment companies reappeared. Not only were there domestic companies, but even international VC companies showed up. Yan Fei actually understood the mentality of these VC firms very well; his Weight Loss Cookies were too impressive, boasting huge market potential and substantial profits, and who wouldn¡¯t want a piece of that? However, as the owner of Dream Foods, Yan Fei would rather transfer his shares to Lu Pingping for free than let these vampires benefit undeservedly. But Lu Pingping didn¡¯t care for his shares at all, leaving him amused and somewhat exasperated.


    Yan Fei thought for a moment, then said, ¡°I have time today; let¡¯s meet with them.¡±


    Lu Pingping was curious, ¡°Do you really intend to bring in their investment?¡±


    Yan Fei laughed, ¡°I¡¯m not that brain-dead. I just want to tell them personally that I don¡¯t need their investment, to make them give up and stop bothering you every day.¡±


    Lu Pingping gave Yan Fei a look and personally went to arrange the meeting between Yan Fei and the representatives of the investment companies. Seeing that look from Lu Pingping made Yan Fei nostalgic. Back in the Zhen Dan University Genius Class, Lu Pingping was still somewhat green and lacked sophistication. He hadn¡¯t expected that after a few years of not seeing her, she would have transformed into an incredibly charismatic and charming woman.


    Soon, in the Dream Technology Company¡¯s conference room, Yan Fei met with representatives from several investment companies, which included both foreigners and Chinese people.


    These VC company delegates had always wanted to meet Dream Technology¡¯s owner, Yan Fei, but had been blocked by Lu Pingping with various excuses. However, they weren¡¯t discouraged and persisted in visiting every day. Today they finally got their wish to meet Yan Fei, which filled them with joy.


    Yan Fei rarely appeared in front of the media, so few people had seen him in person. However, these VC company representatives had already witnessed Yan Fei¡¯s prowess in a video of his Taekwondo battle that was circulating on the Internet. Now, meeting him in person, they suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure emanating from him that turned their initial elation into unease.


    After the Drone reached Level 4, the power within Yan Fei¡¯s body surged once again. Previously, he had believed that the enhancement of strength due to martial arts was merely an increase in physical power. It wasn¡¯t until explained by Coach Wang Yong did he realize that the increase was due to the exercise and fortification of various tissues and organs within his body. Conversely, this enhancement allowed him perfect control over the tissues and organs of his body.


    From Coach Wang Yong, Yan Fei learned about the three realms of martial arts: the Acquired Realm, the Innate Realm, and the Divine Realm. When the Drone was at Level 3, he felt he had already reached the peak of the Acquired Realm, which was evident when he was free-falling in the sky, perfectly controlling his body to battle Hideo Oogawa in mid-air. According to Wang Yong, once a person reaches the peak of the Acquired Realm, their physical strength would no longer increase. The next step would be entering the Innate Realm, beginning the integration of internal strength.


    Hideo Oogawa was an expert of the Innate Realm; his casual punches and kicks integrated the strength from other tissues and organs in his body, yielding incredible power. Thus, even though Yan Fei was already very strong, he felt outmatched by Hideo Oogawa because he was countering Hideo¡¯s full body strength with just a portion of his own, naturally putting him at a disadvantage in terms of power.


    However, after the Drone advanced to Level 4, Yan Fei¡¯s strength doubled once more, reaching 16 times what it had been initially. His strength naturally entered the Innate Realm, and his next goal was to fuse all his physical strength and release a tremendous destructive force, with a single punch demonstrating extreme power, truly reflecting his superhuman strength.


    The only surprise for Yan Fei was that, according to Wang Yong, his strength was not supposed to increase any further after reaching the peak of the Acquired Realm. However, under the influence of the mysterious Drone, his strength had doubled again, far surpassing that of a typical expert in the Innate Realm, highlighting the Drone¡¯s enigmatic nature.


    Upon entering the Innate Realm, Yan Fei¡¯s control over his own tissues and organs became even more natural. The action of using his ear muscles to block his ears was effortless for him. Controlling the muscles of his face and vocal cords was an even smaller issue, so in preparation for meeting the VC company representatives, he started adjusting his facial muscles. Without changing his appearance, he made himself look more intimidating, not giving these people a chance to pressure him.


    When the representatives of the VC companies finally saw Yan Fei in the conference room, they were all taken aback by his fearsome expression. Even Lu Pingping was startled, but she quickly recovered and introduced both parties.


    As soon as Lu Pingping finished the introductions, a middle-aged Caucasian man stood up and said, ¡°Chairman Yan, hello! I¡¯m Grant Brawl from IDG Capital. Our company is very optimistic about Dream Foods, a subsidiary of your Dream Technology, and its production of Weight Loss Cookies. We would like to invest in your company.¡±


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    Chapter 139: Chapter 100 5 Billion US Dollars_3


    Yan Fei had just reviewed the data of the world¡¯s major VC companies, and he knew that IDG Company was a famous venture capital firm from The United States of America. He snorted coldly, making himself look more imposing, and said, ¡°Your IDG Company is a The United States of America enterprise, and The United States of America is engaging in a Trade War with us, China. You have already restricted Chinese enterprises¡¯ investment and acquisition plans in The United States of America, so we won¡¯t consider your investment. I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    That Grant was gearing up for a lengthy argument, ready to threaten and seduce, forcibly acquiring a stake in Dream Technology, but before he could articulate his plan, Yan Fei had already rejected him. According to convention, it was now time for him to demonstrate the aggressive nature of The United States of America enterprise and threaten Yan Fei, but upon facing Yan Fei¡¯s fierce and threatening gaze, he felt a chill and swallowed his prepared words, sitting down in silence.


    Yan Fei utilized a domineering aura he had slowly mastered to intimidate IDG¡¯s representative away, tasting the sweetness of dominance for the first time.


    Another Caucasian middle-aged man stood up, saying, ¡°Chairman Yan, hello, I am Zeppelin Hamilton from Sequoia Capital. We at Sequoia Capital are very optimistic about your Dream Foods¡­¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t let him finish speaking and interrupted, ¡°As I just said, I will not do business with companies from The United States of America, and Sequoia Capital also belongs to The United States of America firm, so I am sorry to disappoint you.¡±


    To his surprise, Zeppelin was not intimidated by Yan Fei¡¯s imposing manner and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, won¡¯t you listen to my plan first?¡±


    Yan Fei stroked his chin, replying, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll give you this opportunity to explain your plan.¡±


    The frightened representative from IDG Company, Grant, now regretted deeply. Why was he scared stiff by Yan Fei? He hadn¡¯t even had the chance to present his company¡¯s plan before giving up. If this Sequoia Capital guy seized the opportunity, he might succeed in acquiring a stake and getting the lion¡¯s share, which made him rather anxious.


    Zeppelin said, ¡°Mr. Yan, pardon my frankness, but although your company is doing very well in China, entering the International Market is fraught with difficulty. Thus, you must seek allies, and we are your natural Collaborators. With our help, your Products will immediately enter the International Market, and at that point, your company¡¯s sales data will reach astronomical numbers. It¡¯s important to know that Sequoia Capital owns a considerable stake in many internationally renowned trading companies, and with their help, your company¡¯s sales will increase by at least fivefold. Of course, this increase in sales is predicated on us becoming Strategic Collaborators and acquiring a stake in your esteemed company.¡±


    Yan Fei sneered. This Zeppelin was trying to hoodwink him. His company had already attracted a great number of worldly renowned trading companies, all wanting to Distribute Weight Loss Cookies worldwide. Should he wish, the cookies could immediately be marketed globally without the need for the backing of Sequoia Capital, nor would he have to pay the price of being forcibly acquired by others. His Weight Loss Cookies were a rare product, irreplaceable¡ªa typical seller¡¯s market.


    However, Yan Fei did not immediately expose Zeppelin¡¯s words. He asked, ¡°Then, according to Sequoia Capital¡¯s Plan, what is your valuation of Dream Technology?¡±


    Seeing Yan Fei relent slightly, Zeppelin¡¯s eyes lit up with elation. He promptly took out a document, handed it to Yan Fei, and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, this document is our comprehensive assessment of your company based on the technological content of your Products, Brand Image, marketing strategies, and more. We have valued your company at 50 billion US Dollar. Therefore, our VC Company will inject 20 billion US Dollar for a 40% stake in your esteemed company.¡±

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    Chapter 140: Chapter 101: Breaking Surface


    Hearing Zeppelin¡¯s words, Yan Fei almost threw down the document in his hands, angered by the audacity of Green Pine Capital. His Weight Loss Cookies were generating a sales volume of at least 100 million yuan per day domestically, amounting to no less than 36.5 billion yuan a year.


    Even though Yan Fei had Lu Pingping desperately inflate the cost of producing the Weight Loss Cookies, the gross profit margin announced was still a horrifying 50%. In other words, on paper, Yan Fei was netting at least 18.25 billion yuan a year, close to 3 billion US dollars when converted.


    Moreover, the actual cost of the Weight Loss Cookies was nowhere near as high, and its core ingredient, the Slimming liquid, hardly counted as a cost. The only significant expenditure was the labor cost when Yan Fei was making the Slimming liquid. Thus, the pure profit margin of these cookies was at least 75%, which means that Yan Fei was making pure profits of at least 27.5 billion yuan a year, or more than 4 billion US dollars when converted. These were pure profits, after-tax income that, if made public, would shock everyone.


    Yet Green Pine Capital aimed to secure a 40% stake in Dream Technology with just 2 billion US dollars, which was basically like trying to rob Yan Fei of his money. What¡¯s more, this wasn¡¯t even for an outright purchase of shares but a capital injection, meaning the money would go into Dream Technology¡¯s registered capital, and Yan Fei couldn¡¯t pocket it directly. Green Pine Capital would also have its own 40% claim on this money. So for an actual investment of 1.2 billion US dollars, Green Pine Capital was obtaining a 40% share of the golden goose that was Dream Technology.


    It should be known that these data were only generated from the domestic market in China. The vast International Market was yet to be factored in. Once the Weight Loss Cookies were to start selling internationally, even if Yan Fei didn¡¯t raise the prices, sales would increase to at least five times the domestic foundation, with all relevant figures quintupling. This meant annual pure profits could reach as high as 127.5 billion yuan, which converted to over 20 billion US dollars. Should Yan Fei increase his prices for overseas sales, his yearly profit would be even more tremendous.


    Green Pine Capital was preying on Dream Technology because it was a domestic company, lacking the capability to operate in international markets and the experience in international trade. They moved in early, using their fame and the international market to tempt Yan Fei and aim to take a big slice of Dream Foods on the cheap, truly playing a clever game. However, they had underestimated Yan Fei¡¯s resolve, and thus their attempt was destined to end in disappointment.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t look at the document in his hands; he tossed it back to Zeppelin and said, ¡°Mr. Zeppelin, I¡¯m sorry, but as I¡¯ve already said, your side represents an American investment bank. Given the current relations between the United States of America and our country, we will not accept any capital injections from America.¡±


    Zeppelin gave a smile and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, don¡¯t be so absolute! We are all in business to make money. Given that we¡¯re all here to profit, why can¡¯t we cooperate? Your Weight Loss Cookies are great, they should belong to all Humankind. Why should we be confined by the barriers between China and the United States? Together we can bring the Weight Loss Cookies to the entire World, benefiting humanity while we profit in the process. It¡¯s that simple, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    Suddenly, Yan Fei laughed out loud. Seeing everyone looking at him, he quickly said, ¡°Excuse me, I just couldn¡¯t help but laugh at the joke Mr. Zeppelin made. Don¡¯t you find it funny?¡±


    Seeing that everyone seemed puzzled, Yan Fei said seriously, ¡°When China needed your chips, you wouldn¡¯t sell them to us; when we needed your software, you discontinued service without notice. When did you ever consider that these products also belong to all Humankind? So when I heard Mr. Zeppelin remark that my Weight Loss Cookies belong to all Humankind, I thought it was funny, almost as if he were being ironic about America¡¯s actions.¡±


    Zeppelin, having been ridiculed by Yan Fei, turned red-faced but was unable to offer a rebuttal. After all, since the new President took office, American foreign policy had radically changed in the past few years, acting indecently without disguise, almost flaunting it, making it widely known. In essence, they were saying they could do certain things that others couldn¡¯t, and if the others tried, they¡¯d be punished. With the new American policies publicly exposing their hypocrisy, these sanctimonious American enterprises were no longer in a position to morally persuade others.


    Forcing himself to remain calm, Zeppelin said, ¡°Yan, we were talking about a business collaboration that¡¯s mutually beneficial, so you shouldn¡¯t make fun of me. I believe that pure business should not be overly mixed with politics; it¡¯s not right.¡±


    Yan Fei replied sternly, ¡°Didn¡¯t the US Government restrict China¡¯s enterprises from investing in America in the name of national security? Didn¡¯t they politicize what should have been a simple business cooperation? So why is it suddenly ¡®not right¡¯ when it comes out of your mouth? I¡¯m sorry, but for our national security, Dream Foods will also refuse any investment from American enterprises.¡±


    Zeppelin exclaimed loudly, ¡°Yan, that¡¯s unfair. When the US Government made that decision, Green Pine Capital actually opposed it strongly; we stood with China. But the President insisted, and we were helpless. So you can¡¯t reject our investment; we are on the same side.¡±

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    Chapter 141: Chapter 101: Breaking Off Pretense_2


    Yan Fei said with contempt, ¡°Isn¡¯t your President elected by you guys? Since he was elected by more than half of the American people, his actions represent the will of all Americans. So don¡¯t feel aggrieved, there are many more enterprises in the world that are more aggrieved than you are. If you really want to invest in Dream Foods, please ask the US Government to abolish the investment restrictions on China and end the trade war with us before we talk again. That¡¯s a matter of reciprocity.¡±


    Zeppelin argued, ¡°Our American restrictions on Chinese investments pertain to high-tech enterprises, which indeed concern our national security. But weight loss cookies are just ordinary consumer goods, designed for people to use in weight loss, so they¡¯re completely different from our American high-tech enterprises. You can¡¯t use a reciprocity mechanism to judge two completely different things.¡±


    Yan Fei said sternly, ¡°You think your American high-tech enterprises concern national security, I believe our weight loss cookies also concern national security. Let me tell you the truth, our weight loss cookies contain a mysterious high-tech technology that can make the Sun shrink to the size of a thumb. When it¡¯s night for us, we can take out the Sun and use it as a light bulb, greatly alleviating our energy crisis. Such incredible and mysterious technology completely blows away your American high-tech technology.¡±


    Lu Pingping, who was listening to Yan Fei¡¯s serious speech, couldn¡¯t help but let out a snort of laughter, but feeling the occasion was inappropriate, she immediately shut her mouth. The representatives of the VC companies around them exchanged glances; they could naturally tell Yan Fei was making things up on the spot. His refusal to invest was crystal clear.


    Zeppelin was also stunned for a moment before becoming persuasive again, ¡°Mr. Yan, our US market is the biggest consumer market in the world. If you don¡¯t let us invest, your products won¡¯t be able to enter the US market. If they can¡¯t enter the US market, you will suffer significant losses. Are you really willing to refuse making money?¡±


    Yan Fei laughed, ¡°You know, I was actually an otaku before, preferring to stay at home, so I¡¯m not someone with grand ambitions. I pursue a life of modest comfort, so I¡¯m pretty satisfied with the current sales of the weight loss cookies and have no plans to expand production. If they cannot be sold in the US market, so be it; I won¡¯t have any regrets. By the way, I need to correct you, your information is a bit outdated. Our Chinese market has already surpassed the US market, becoming the number one consumer market in the world.¡±


    Zeppelin was somewhat dumbfounded, finding it impossible to communicate with Yan Fei. As a businessman, who in their right mind would reject profit? It was incomprehensible to refuse money, an affront to common sense! And in business, it¡¯s common to ask for the sky and pay on the ground; if you¡¯re unsatisfied with a plan, you simply counter with a different price, there¡¯s nothing that can¡¯t be negotiated. But he never expected Yan Fei to flatly reject his plan, without even haggling over the price.


    However, Zeppelin quickly thought of his backup plan. He pointed to a middle-aged Chinese man beside him and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, let¡¯s put aside our matter for now. Allow me to introduce Mr. Yang Wanlin, the representative from Green Channel Capital.¡±


    Then, Yang Wanlin stepped forward, saying politely, ¡°Chairman Yan, I am Yang Wanlin from Green Channel Capital.¡±


    Zeppelin continued, ¡°Mr. Yan, you were previously concerned that we were American capital and did not accept our investment. I personally understand, so I came up with a new plan.¡±


    Yan Fei was somewhat curious. He had been so straightforward in his rejection, yet Zeppelin from Green Channel Capital wasn¡¯t giving up; what could he possibly come up with now?


    Seeing the curiosity in Yan Fei¡¯s eyes, Zeppelin said, ¡°The Green Channel Capital that Mr. Yang Wanlin represents is registered in the Cayman Islands. Although several VC firms are behind it, the largest shareholder is our Green Channel Company. Of course, no matter who investigates, they won¡¯t find any link between our Green Channel Company and this firm. Mr. Yang Wanlin is a renowned VC businessman in your country, and he has always proclaimed that Green Channel Capital is Chinese capital; the Chinese People also believe it is a Chinese enterprise. So you could choose to cooperate with Green Channel Capital, allowing them to invest in you, and we at Green Channel Company would still use our Internet to promote your weight loss cookies around the world. You can rest assured working with Green Channel Company would not touch upon your national limits, and no one would know you¡¯re cooperating with an American enterprise, so it wouldn¡¯t harm your reputation.¡±


    Zeppelin simply couldn¡¯t understand Yan Fei¡¯s thinking and presumed that Yan Fei¡¯s refusal to cooperate with American capital was due to concern over his reputation. Thus, he cleverly concocted an alternative plan.


    Yan Fei looked at Yang Wanlin coldly and asked, ¡°Mr. Yang, is your company really a subsidiary of Green Channel Company?¡±


    Watching Yan Fei¡¯s eyes become sharp, Yang Wanlin felt somewhat panicked, but still nodded and said, ¡°Yes, our Green Channel Capital does indeed have an injection of funds from Zeppelin Capital.¡±


    Yan Fei leaned back on the sofa and, lying down, said, ¡°In that case, I have nothing more to say. I reject all your funding plans, and in the future, I will not have any business dealings with you.¡±


    Zeppelin had thought that by pushing Yang Wanlin¡¯s Green Channel Capital, he could bypass investment restrictions, but Yan Fei rejected them squarely, no longer giving them a chance. Somewhat humiliated, he threatened, ¡°Mr. Yan, if you don¡¯t let us invest, then forget about selling your products in the international market. You will lose a great deal of profit. Think carefully about this.¡±


    Yan Fei picked up the teacup and said, ¡°Please.¡±


    Seeing Yan Fei start serving tea to usher them out, the representatives from the VC companies got up to leave very reluctantly. Yan Fei, with his excellent hearing, even caught Zeppelin¡¯s continuous muttering of curses under his breath¡­


    Lu Pingping had been involved in the negotiation throughout, but other than that one laugh, she had not spoken a word, just letting Yan Fei make his own decisions. Seeing that the VC negotiation had ended in discord, she smiled and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t know you were such a braggart, and you have a patriotic heart, too.¡±


    Yan Fei manipulated the muscles on his face, reverting back to his original appearance, and the intense pressure instantly dissipated as he smiled and said, ¡°You knew this about me back in school; I¡¯ve always been like this. Even though I¡¯m not as hot-headed as I used to be, I can still distinguish what¡¯s more important when it comes to national and ethnic interests. Besides, who doesn¡¯t know how to brag!¡±


    Lu Pingping pursed her lips and smiled, ¡°Back then, your bragging wasn¡¯t as impressive as now. By the way, do you think they will spread the unworldly brags you made¡­¡±


    Yan Fei felt a bit embarrassed and said, ¡°I¡¯m just the hands-off type when it comes to the company, and I¡¯m not very familiar with its situation. Will the decision I just made bring you any trouble?¡±


    Lu Pingping smiled and said, ¡°You¡¯re the boss, what you say is the company¡¯s will. Since you¡¯ve made a decision, I will definitely find a way to carry it out. It¡¯s just that the international agents who previously contacted us might need to change. You know, Zeppelin Capital has considerable influence internationally. Since they¡¯ve hit a wall with us, they will certainly use their influence to obstruct the sales of our products internationally, to force us to submit.¡±


    Yan Fei sighed and said, ¡°This is because our influence is too weak. Otherwise, today would have seen them seeking us out for collaboration instead of trying to bully us like this.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Increasing influence will take time; it¡¯s not something that happens overnight. By the way, do you remember that Yang Wanlin just now?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°I don¡¯t think I¡¯ve ever heard of him.¡±


    Lu Pingping reminded him, ¡°That Yang Wanlin comes from the Yang Family of Beijing; he¡¯s also a significant figure. His older brother is that cold-hearted man Yang Liu, who is also the uncle of Yang Song, the one who caused trouble at our company last time.¡±

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    Chapter 142: Chapter 102: Cold-hearted Man


    Hearing that Yang Wanlin was actually the younger brother of the ruthless man Yang Liu, Yan Fei¡¯s face showed a thoughtful expression as he said, ¡°Are you saying that the Yang Family of Beijing has finally reached out to me?¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°It¡¯s possible. That Yang Song took a big loss with us, and given his personality, he definitely won¡¯t let it go and will soon take revenge on us. But during this period, there hasn¡¯t been any movement from him. At first, I thought he had been grounded by his father, Yang Liu, and wasn¡¯t allowed to go out, so he couldn¡¯t make a move. But then friends of mine in Beijing told me they¡¯ve seen Yang Song outside, which means Yang Liu hasn¡¯t restrained him. Yang Song¡¯s unnaturally quiet behavior suggests that the Yang Family of Beijing might be brewing a plan against us. He wouldn¡¯t dare act rashly and disrupt the family¡¯s plan. This Yang Wanlin might just be Yang Liu¡¯s spy, sent to probe our intelligence.¡±


    Yan Fei thought for a moment, then asked, ¡°Is that Green Channel Venture Capital really a subsidiary of Green Fir Venture Capital from the United States?¡±


    Lu Pingping nodded and said, ¡°As far as I know, Green Fir Venture Capital is indeed the major shareholder of Green Channel Venture Capital. But whether they actually control Green Channel Venture Capital or are the primary shareholder, it¡¯s hard to say. Green Channel Venture Capital has always promoted itself as a Chinese capital firm, and people, hearing it often enough, have come to see it as a Chinese enterprise, so they encountered less resistance when investing in some Chinese Unicorn enterprises. However, those Chinese Unicorn enterprises might not realize that standing behind Green Channel Venture Capital is very likely Green Fir Venture Capital from the United States.¡±


    Yan Fei angrily said, ¡°This false Chinese enterprise, Green Channel Venture Capital, has gone too far, actually helping outsiders deceive Chinese enterprises, achieving their goal of controlling Chinese companies with potential.¡±


    Lu Pingping sighed, ¡°The ownership structure of Green Channel Venture Capital has not been disclosed publicly, and I¡¯m not clear about the internal details, but it¡¯s certain that Yang Liu holds shares in it, and he holds a significant portion. Yang Wanlin is the representative figure he put forward. Yang Liu is a man who, for the sake of financial gain, will stop at nothing, a relentlessly cold person who has done many heartless deeds. Previously, several Chinese enterprises with potential, just like us, unwilling to let American capital take stakes for the sake of national pride, ended up being approached by Green Channel Venture Capital. They were deceived into letting them invest, and once the investment was successful, they immediately sold their shares at a high price to Green Fir Venture Capital, and those few enterprises painfully lost their controlling stakes while Green Channel Venture Capital made a huge profit. This type of incident has happened several times, turning our excellent Chinese enterprises into American ones, stifling the development of Chinese companies, which is truly regrettable.¡±


    Yan Fei suddenly realized just how treacherous and brutal the capital market was; it was no less intense than fighting for life and death against enemies. He bitterly said, ¡°So Green Fir Venture Capital is also planning to use similar tactics against us today, which is despicable. Yang Liu is exacerbating evil, truly base.¡±


    Lu Pingping gave a bitter smile, ¡°If he didn¡¯t do such things, why would people say he specializes in betraying teammates and the country? Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t live up to the nickname of the ruthless man! In his eyes, all that¡¯s left is probably just money!¡±


    Yan Fei suddenly laughed, ¡°I¡¯m definitely no match for Yang Liu when it comes to scheming, but just with these tactics, they can¡¯t take away my enterprise. I can tell you one thing, my support is incredibly strong, and if Yang Liu and his people try to take us on, they won¡¯t be able to handle the consequences. If they try to be subtle with us, we¡¯ll just ignore them since we don¡¯t need anything from them.¡±


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t actually have any backing behind him, at most he had a mysterious drone. He said this to appease Lu Pingping, to give her confidence when dealing with issues, and to avoid panic. Yang Wanlin¡¯s visit to test the waters was probably just the first step in Yang Liu¡¯s plan, a move that couldn¡¯t shake Yan Fei¡¯s foundation. But if Yang Liu resorted to violence, then Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t hesitate to use the drone to eliminate Yang Liu; that¡¯s why he spoke so forcefully.


    Although Lu Pingping was curious about the forces backing Yan Fei, she wisely didn¡¯t ask any further questions. Now, hearing Yan Fei¡¯s certain tone immediately put her at ease, and she felt more confident. She changed the subject and said, ¡°The company¡¯s business has been doing well lately, but our current office location is a bit cramped and doesn¡¯t match the company¡¯s image, nor is it conducive to the company¡¯s long-term development. So, I want to ask if we should consider building our own office building?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°You¡¯re right, not having our own office building always feels like there is no foundation, and the emptiness weighs on my heart. Always renting someone else¡¯s building for office use is not a long-term solution. When you have time, take a look around the city area of Shanghai, find a plot of land, and we¡¯ll build a building that belongs to us.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°I was initially planning to find land in the suburbs of Shanghai to build an office building. That way, the cost of the entire building could be kept within a reasonable range. If you choose the city area of Shanghai, I¡¯m afraid the expenses will be very large.¡±


    Yan Fei laughed, ¡°Our company has made a lot of money now, but this money is just lying in the company¡¯s bank account, and it¡¯s meaningless if we don¡¯t use it. We must spend it to realize its value, so don¡¯t worry about how much we spend. If we build a super mansion in the city area of Shanghai, not only will it display the company¡¯s strength, but it will also preserve and increase its value. Later, if the products don¡¯t sell, we can still have money to support you guys.¡±

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    Chapter 143: Chapter 102 Cold-hearted Man_2


    Lu Pingping gave Yan Fei a blank look and said, ¡°I have my own money, I don¡¯t need your support.¡±


    Yan Fei then realized his slip of the tongue, he chuckled and said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s happily settle this matter then, you start looking for a suitable plot of land!¡±


    Lu Pingping was somewhat dissatisfied and said, ¡°Why do I have to do everything?¡±


    Yan Fei smiled awkwardly and said, ¡°As the saying goes, the capable ones do more work, by doing so much, doesn¡¯t it show how capable you are?¡±


    Lu Pingping just complained with her lips but didn¡¯t take it to heart. She said, ¡°Fei, I remember you used to be quite honest, I don¡¯t know who you learned from, now you¡¯re so slick with words!¡±


    Yan Fei laughed a few times and said, ¡°By the way, Pingping, there are a few other things I need your help with.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Go ahead, as long as I¡¯m not worked to death, I¡¯ll try my best to help you get them done.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°The Company¡¯s weight loss cookies have been very successful. Even without the international market, they would allow us to grow for a long time. But relying solely on this product to conquer the market is very risky, so we must develop our own product line. I plan to collaborate with some medical research institutions to obtain their research data.¡±


    Lu Pingping knew that this meant the research institutions behind Yan Fei were going to research new products, and she got excited immediately, ¡°What kind of institutions do we need to cooperate with?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Try to choose research institutions related to immunology, and try every means to get their experimental data related to the immune system. As long as we can get their real experimental data, even if the cost is higher, it doesn¡¯t matter. Besides, we can also cooperate with research institutions overseas, even those from The United States of America. In addition, our Company should also establish an experimental department to recruit a large number of experts and scholars in the field of immunology research. If we can¡¯t recruit a prominent leading figure in the field, ordinary researchers will do. We need to equip this department with the most sophisticated experimental instruments so they can conduct experiments perfectly and collect experimental data.¡±


    After the Drone Upgrade, the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s calculation ability increased significantly, and its technology analysis capability was greatly enhanced. However, even so, the speed of analyzing basic technology remains very slow, and it is impossible to produce any research achievements in a short time. It has just lit up the immune system branch on the Technology Tree, with only weight-loss immunity as a practical application.


    Therefore, Yan Fei decided to focus on researching the immune system. It was during the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s technology extrapolation process that he found gaps and errors in the collected immune system experimental data, which prevented the Technology Deduction System from continuing with the analysis. That is why he needed more research and experimental data on the immune system. Having more data would help the Auxiliary Brain to continue extrapolating technology and thus discover new applications for the immune system.


    Establishing his own laboratory was for when the Technology Deduction System identified gaps or errors in experimental data; his lab could then verify these discrepancies and fill in the gaps or correct the mistakes. This would allow the Auxiliary Brain to continue with technological analysis and to quickly produce scientific research achievements.


    Although Yan Fei had the Technology Deduction System, he was still very interested in top-notch discipline leaders because a good academic leader could increase the efficiency of the Technology Deduction System, saving a lot of detours. However, his Company did not have much fame and could not attract well-known scientists, so in the short term, he had to choose a less ideal option and recruit ordinary researchers. As long as these ordinary researchers conducted experiments according to the requirements of the Technology Deduction System and provided data, that would be sufficient. This was also why Yan Fei¡¯s recruitment requirements were entirely different from other laboratories.


    Lu Pingping also found Yan Fei¡¯s recruitment request strange, but she didn¡¯t ask too much, as she knew it might have something to do with the secrets of the research institutions behind Yan Fei. She just needed to execute his requests.


    After discussing the establishment of the laboratory, Yan Fei went on to say, ¡°Our Dream Technology has developed up to this point and achieved certain accomplishments, so we should take on some social responsibility. I¡¯m thinking about establishing a charity organization. Do you have any good suggestions?¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Actually, I¡¯ve been thinking about this issue. Dream Technology has grown to the point where we are a big target, constantly being watched by people trying to find our weaknesses. We must be very careful not to let others catch us off guard and attack us on the internet. So I¡¯ve had the idea of setting up a charity organization for a while. Setting up a charity organization is not just about getting tax benefits, but also about increasing the Enterprise¡¯s fame and reputation, preventing those with ulterior motives who like to attack the wealthy from targeting us. What¡¯s more important is that we can genuinely help those in need. It¡¯s just that you haven¡¯t been at the Company for a while, and I couldn¡¯t reach you by phone, so I didn¡¯t bring it up to you.¡±


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping were in complete agreement on the issue of establishing a charity organization. This showed that they both inherited China¡¯s fine tradition of ¡°getting by when poor and helping the world when able¡±. Take care of oneself without burdening others or the country when one has not yet prospered. When one has achieved success, do not forget to give back to society and help those who need it. Establishing a charity organization has many benefits, not only can it enhance an Enterprise¡¯s reputation domestically, but it also adds a charitable halo, making those who want to cause them harm reconsider the consequences.

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    Chapter 144: Chapter 102 Cold-hearted Man_3


    Yan Fei did some mental calculations and said, ¡°Our charity organization should be named Dream Technology Charity Foundation. Initially, the foundation will allocate 1 billion RMB each year for charitable operations, with an appropriate increase each year based on the company¡¯s profits. This charity organization will be independently operated by Dream Technology, with all funding sourced from our company¡¯s profits, and we will not accept donations from other enterprises or individuals. The aid targets of the charity organization include the elderly without family, children from impoverished backgrounds for school enrollment, and special medical treatments for the impoverished with severe diseases. However, I have no clue about how to operate a charity organization, so I¡¯ll leave this task to you!¡±


    Even though Yan Fei now has a lot of money, he decided to cap the operating funds for the charity organization at 1 billion and didn¡¯t contribute more. This is because he understands the proverb ¡®a small favor may be met with gratitude, but a big one can breed resentment.¡¯ While he intends to give back to society, he prioritizes protecting himself first.


    Lu Pingping is a business prodigy, but she also lacks understanding in operating a charity foundation, so she needs to consult with professionals. After receiving Yan Fei¡¯s opinions on the charity organization, she left the meeting room.


    Yan Fei returned to his office, sat in his boss chair, and zoned out, feeling rather bored. His interest does not lie in business management, so no matter how much Lu Pingping tries to coach him, he just can¡¯t get enthusiastic about it. Having stayed at home for many years, coupled with his frequent dangerous escapades, he could no longer adapt to the peaceful routine of office work. He was lucky to have inherited a large fortune and a Drone Avatar from his parents; if he were an ordinary person, behaving as he did, he might have starved to death by now.


    In the following two days, even though Yan Fei came to the Company on time every day, he felt increasingly bored. Then, he suddenly remembered something; he had accepted a mission in Japan from a Chinese Special Agent to safeguard a USB drive, which was still in his Universal Space. Unable to deliver the USB drive to the agents in Japan, he brought it back to China. Those Chinese agents must be anxious about losing something of importance; now it was time to figure out how to give them the USB drive.


    With a thought, Yan Fei held a slip of paper in his hand. It had an address and a WeChat Account written on it¡ªthe very one that the Chinese female Special Agent had given to Yan Fei. Now back in China, he would certainly not visit the Warehouse at the Port of Tokyo anymore; his only option was to try contacting the WeChat Account that was on the note.


    Consequently, the Drone stationed in the deep sea near the coast of Shanghai activated its Quantum Radar Scan and immediately discovered a mobile phone hotspot being used by someone on the Shanghai beach. The Drone accessed the Network World through this hotspot, downloaded the WeChat App, and then installed the App on the Auxiliary Brain, after which it used the mobile phone hardware that initiated the hotspot to register a brand-new WeChat Account.


    After completing the registration Program, the Auxiliary Brain launched WeChat and entered the Search Interface. By typing in the WeChat Account from the paper into the interface, it found a WeChat Account named ***. He hesitated a bit, wondering if this cute and soft WeChat Account could really belong to that Chinese female Special Agent. Nonetheless, he clicked to add as a friend, and to his surprise, the moment he finished clicking, his request was accepted by ¡°Cute Meng Meng Group,¡± and they became friends.


    *** immediately sent a message: ¡°Is it you? The Chinese person traveling in Japan.¡±


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    The descriptions of the charity organization and WeChat have many loopholes, so just take a casual look; there¡¯s no need to take it seriously!

 Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: Chapter 103: China Special Duties Unit

    Chapter 145: Chapter 103: China Special Duties Unit


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    In a top-secret room in Beijing, a young woman sat nervously in front of a computer, with two people standing behind her. One was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man, and the other was a neat young man. Beside them was a row of odd-shaped instruments and computers, with some technicians sitting in front of the computers.


    If Yan Fei were in this room, he would have recognized the seated young woman as the female Chinese agent who had entrusted him with a USB drive in Japan, and the neat young man as Duan Hongye from the China Special Duties Unit who had once saved the lives of Yan Fei and Lu Pingping.


    On the computer screen in front of them was a PC version WeChat Account named ¡°***.¡± They saw a message coming in: ¡°It¡¯s me, I¡¯m the person who was traveling in Japan.¡±


    The excited young woman quickly typed into WeChat, ¡°Where are you now? How is my stuff?¡±


    Duan Hongye reminded from behind, ¡°Xiaozhou, don¡¯t rush it, chat with him gently so that we can get back our items! Asking too many questions might annoy the other side.¡±


    The young woman known as Xiaozhou nodded and said, ¡°I understand, I will be careful with my words.¡±


    Just then, a message appeared on WeChat: ¡°Sorry, for some special reasons, I couldn¡¯t wait for you at the agreed place as originally promised, nor could I go to the address you mentioned. However, I have brought the item back to China, and it is now very safe. How should I hand it over to you?¡±


    Seeing this message, Xiaozhou¡¯s eyes welled up with tears of excitement. The mission to intercept the data escape had cost them greatly, and several colleagues had even sacrificed their lives in Japan. Despite such sacrifices, the data, which was seen as more important than their very lives, had not been secured. When she helplessly returned to China, she felt incredibly guilty, as if it was all her fault. Now, seeing the lost item reappear, she was overwhelmed with emotion.


    The ordinary middle-aged man beside her handed her a tissue and said, ¡°Xiaozhou, wipe your tears first. Don¡¯t get overly excited, talk slowly to the other party. Since he has taken the initiative to contact us, we have hope of getting our data back.¡±


    Duan Hongye turned to the technicians nearby. They were analyzing data on the computers and then displaying the results on a large screen television in the room. It displayed, ¡°Target location: 1879 meters at Shanghai Beach, Equipment: Huawei mobile phone, Phone number: 13**3838438, Mobile phone owner: Ma Tianya.¡±


    Using the WeChat account that had contacted Xiaozhou, the technicians from the China Special Duties Unit were able to quickly locate the mobile phone connected to the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain and brought up the owner¡¯s information, demonstrating their powerful intelligence-gathering capabilities.


    Duan Hongye instructed, ¡°Encrypt the signal from this mobile phone immediately, and ensure the communication remains clear. No one else should be able to view the messages exchanged between this mobile phone and us.¡±


    The nearby technician swiftly carried out the technical operation, and in thirty seconds, gestured to Duan Hongye to indicate completion. Duan Hongye picked up a phone, dialed a number, and commanded, ¡°Eagle, there¡¯s a new task. The target is at Shanghai Beach, coordinates ****, ****, get there immediately.¡±


    The ordinary middle-aged man laughed, ¡°Eagle, keep an eye on the suspect, wait for further orders. Don¡¯t act rashly or startle the target, to avoid unexpected complications.¡±


    A voice came through the phone: ¡°Understood, Team Leader!¡±


    It turned out that this ordinary middle-aged man was actually the leader of China¡¯s most secretive unit. However, compared to Duan Hongye and Xiaozhou, he seemed too ordinary, attracting no notice, someone people instinctively overlooked.


    Xiaozhou thought for a moment and then typed into WeChat, ¡°Comrade, thank you for keeping my item safe. But you are in a very dangerous situation right now, you must hand over the item to me immediately. I have sent a liaison officer. He will contact you shortly, just hand the item to him.¡±


    After a pause, a response came through on WeChat: ¡°I have your item with me, but I don¡¯t know who you are. I don¡¯t know if you are a Chinese person or the one who gave me the item. I know nothing, how can I just hand over the item to someone you mention?¡±


    Duan Hongye looked at the message with a sharp gaze, appearing quite angry. The Special Duty Group had made great sacrifices for the sake of China, bearing scars from numerous battles. But now, to have their identities doubted was infuriating to anyone.


    The ordinary middle-aged man quickly said, ¡°Deputy Team Leader Duan, you must stay calm! That person managed to break through the US-Japan Joint Forces¡¯ encirclement and has connections to a mysterious drone, which suggests he is no ordinary person. We can¡¯t act rashly now; otherwise, if we anger him, we could lose the item and that would be a significant loss. Besides, it¡¯s normal for him to have questions ¨C after all, who would trust information from a stranger on WeChat? This is about the ownership of important experimental data. Wouldn¡¯t you ask the same if you were in his shoes?¡±


    Duan Hongye had been angered thinking of his fallen teammates and seeing their efforts doubted. But after hearing the team leader¡¯s explanation, he realized that he had misunderstood the other party and understood their concerns. He immediately said, ¡°Team Leader, I understand. I will control my emotions.¡±


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    Chapter 146: Chapter 103 China Special Duties Unit_2


    Having said that, Duan Hongye looked towards Xiaozhou, who only hesitated briefly before nodding to him, signaling agreement. Duan Hongye said, ¡°Since Xiaozhou has agreed, I will arrange it immediately to convince the other party of our identity.¡± He patted Duan Hongye¡¯s shoulder, smiled satisfyingly, and made an apologetic expression towards Xiaozhou. Then he carried a large tea jar back to his seat, put on his black-framed reading glasses, and started examining the


    Seeing Duan Hongye begin to make phone calls to organize the related matters, the ordinary middle-aged man slapped his newspaper.


    Xiaozhou wrote on WeChat, ¡°Please give us half an hour, by which time we will prove our identity to you.¡±


    After half an hour, Duan Hongye set down the phone, and gestured an OK sign to Xiaozhou, who started typing on WeChat.


    ¡°Please turn on the television right now and switch to Zhongyang Channel One to watch the latest news. If you do not have a television nearby, please open a computer or mobile phone, log in to the Xinwen Network, and watch the top news on Xinwen Network. You will find the information you want to know in these news broadcasts, which will confirm our identity.¡±


    The large screen in the room was switched to Zhongyang Channel One, where a latest news story was being aired.


    ¡°¡­These heroes from the special front lines have made tremendous contributions and sacrifices for the nation¡¯s development, and they deserve the respect of every Chinese person. For example, Comrade Yu Xiaozhou, who was awarded the National Security Medal this time, has many years of experience working on the special front lines. She has infiltrated enemy territory to discipline corrupt officials who fled the country, recovering massive financial losses for the nation¡­¡±


    Accompanying this news was a high-resolution photo of Yu Xiaozhou, who was the same young woman in the room. In this way, it would prove that Yu Xiaozhou was an official person of China, and her identity was a special front-line worker for the Chinese government. However, by doing this, Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s identity was completely exposed, and she would no longer be able to carry out special missions overseas. One could say that while this news confirmed Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s identity, it also forced her to give up the work she loved.


    On the Xinwen Network¡¯s top news headlines, there was also a report praising the deeds of China¡¯s special front-line personnel. It began by recounting the contributions made by these workers to the nation, then highlighted the identity and deeds of Yu Xiaozhou as a representative figure, and also included her high-resolution photo.


    Zhongyang Channel One and Xinwen Network both have official Chinese backing and hold the highest status in China, where no one is allowed to fabricate stories. In this way, Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s identity could be confirmed. She was not only the woman who had handed over the items to Yan Fei for safekeeping, but also a person from the Chinese government.


    No sooner had the news broadcast on television finished than the other party¡¯s message came through WeChat, ¡°I¡¯m sorry! I believe you all now.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou knew the other party was apologizing for exposing her identity, and she immediately replied, ¡°It¡¯s okay. For the sake of the nation¡¯s needs, I am willing to give up everything. Can you now hand over the items to us?¡±


    The other party was silent for a moment, then said, ¡°Yes, but I must decide the time, place, and way of the exchange!¡±


    Duan Hongye interjected, ¡°Xiaozhou, tell them the items are very valuable and that it¡¯s dangerous for him to keep them on his person.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou quickly typed Duan Hongye¡¯s words on WeChat, and the response came back, ¡°I believe you already know of my strength now. I have powerful forces; no one can take things away from me, so the items are safe with me.¡±


    China also has its own intelligence channels, so despite the fact that the Japanese Government did not disclose the truth about the big event caused by Yan Fei and the Drone that night, the Chinese side still knew all about what had happened that night, including most of the details. Yu Xiaozhou now understood that she had actually entrusted valuable items to a mysterious person of undisclosed identity. Within the Special Duty Group, combined with the intelligence gathered, experts unanimously agreed that this mysterious person was extremely powerful, and with the Drone¡¯s high-tech weapons, no one was sure to win against him. So when the other party said they could protect the valuable items, the China Special Duties Unit was rather inclined to believe it. It¡¯s just that for each day the valuable items weren¡¯t returned, it was another day of unease and worry for them.


    Yu Xiaozhou tried to calm her emotions and typed into WeChat, ¡°So when and where do you intend to hand over the items to me, and in what way?¡±


    The other party replied promptly with a message, ¡°I am currently in Shanghai. Get over to Shanghai as soon as possible, and I will return the items to you, I don¡¯t trust anyone else. I will contact you again later.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou was about to say more, only to discover that the other party had already gone offline.


    Without hesitation, Duan Hongye said, ¡°Xiaozhou, let¡¯s head to Shanghai immediately with me. We must retrieve those items.¡±


    So Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou, accompanied by their technical team, took a military plane to Shanghai. By this time, the analysis results of the cell phone owner named Ma Tianya had also come out.


    Ma Tianya was just an ordinary person who had been playing at the Shanghai Beach with friends that day. Because his mobile phone had an unlimited data plan, he turned on hotspot sharing to let his friends use his data, without setting a password for the hotspot. Little did he know, a mysterious person had then connected to this shared hotspot and used WeChat to communicate with the China Special Duties Unit.


    This was confirmed by Special Agent Eagle, who was observing Ma Tianya from a distance. Ma Tianya was obese, unsteady on his feet, and would get out of breath after walking a few steps, certainly not a Kung Fu expert. No suspicious individuals appeared near Ma Tianya, and the technicians found out that the WeChat account used to contact them had been registered only recently, with no previous communication records. Thus, their leads had all been cut off, still unable to directly find the mysterious trustee.


    To avoid offending the mysterious person, the Special Agents of the China Special Duties Unit did not approach Ma Tianya, the cell phone owner. Unbeknownst to Ma Tianya, his phone had served as a bridge where two opposing forces negotiated over an item whose ownership could impact the global landscape. After making use of Ma Tianya¡¯s mobile data, the mysterious person vanished without a trace ¨C even the technical staff of the Special Duties Unit couldn¡¯t find any trace of him on the Internet.


    The Auxiliary Brain of the Drone was extremely powerful, able to move freely on the Internet, but it had one major drawback: it could not break through other people¡¯s encrypted systems, meaning it couldn¡¯t access any place that required a password for logging in. Therefore, whenever it needed to download materials that were only available to members, it would generate virtual personal information to apply for membership, and then, once approved, use the password to log in and download the data. While the Auxiliary Brain had this limitation, it left no trace of its movements on the Internet, which was why the technical personnel of the Special Duty Group couldn¡¯t find any traces of its online activities.


    Yu Xiaozhou was utterly frustrated. When she was in Japan and faced with great danger, she entrusted the important USB drive to a seemingly ordinary tourist from China, not knowing that this tourist was far from ordinary and even more formidable than herself, slaughtering so many US-Japan Joint Forces and getting entangled with the mysterious Drone. Now, through technological means, he had taken advantage of someone else¡¯s mobile hotspot to deceive them, eluding their formidable technicians who couldn¡¯t trace him, leaving them at his mercy.


    However, the Special Duty Group personnel had no choice but to remain vigilant at all times, ready to receive new information.


    At eight o¡¯clock in the evening, when Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou were anxiously waiting, a friend request appeared on their WeChat account on the computer. They hurriedly clicked it and saw the request message had the words ¡°Japan¡± written on it.


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 Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: Chapter 104: Returning Whats Perfectly Intact

    Chapter 147: Chapter 104: Returning What¡¯s Perfectly Intact


    Upon discovering the other party¡¯s request, Yu Xiaozhou hurriedly clicked to agree, adding them as a friend.


    The other party immediately sent a message, ¡°Have you arrived in Shanghai?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou started typing, ¡°What is the address of the room you stayed in Japan?¡±


    There was a moment of silence on the WeChat end before an address was sent over, with the message, ¡°Rest assured, I am the person who contacted you this morning. I¡¯ve just switched my WeChat for some reasons.¡±


    Seeing the address sent by the other party was indeed the one they had in Japan, Yu Xiaozhou confirmed their identity and wrote on WeChat, ¡°We have arrived in Shanghai and are currently in the city area.¡±


    It took about ten minutes before the other party said, ¡°Open the map of Shanghai and look for a place called Maliutuo.¡±


    The technician beside them immediately started to locate the area and found that Maliutuo was a very remote small town on the western side of Shanghai, next to the mountains.


    The other party sent another message, ¡°Have you found that place?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou replied, ¡°We have located the position!¡±


    The other party then said, ¡°Meet me at Maliutuo in two hours. I will personally return the item to you.¡±


    After saying that, the other party went offline on WeChat.


    Duan Hongye looked at the technician beside her, who said, ¡°The login address for this WeChat account is a 24-hour caf¨¦ in the city area of Shanghai, and they were using the caf¨¦¡¯s free WIFI. Based on the maximum WIFI connection distance, we have mobilized several hundred nearby surveillance cameras for monitoring using the latest Sky Eye Technology. However, the individual in question could not be found on any of the surveillance cameras.¡±


    Since returning to China, Yu Xiaozhou had relied on her memory to sketch a portrait of the intermediary they met in Japan. As a special operations worker, her memory was exceptionally sharp, and she possessed a high level of drawing skill. Therefore, the person she met in Japan was depicted very clearly and vividly. They immediately uploaded the person¡¯s portrait into the Chinese Population System to search. Although they found several hundred people who resembled the individual, after careful investigation, they excluded all of them because these lookalikes had not traveled abroad during that time period. That meant the intermediary¡¯s information could not be found in the Chinese Population System, suggesting they might not be Chinese. It was for this possibility that Yu Xiaozhou felt extremely guilty until the individual suddenly reappeared and contacted her, giving rise to a glimmer of new hope.


    The technician¡¯s database had long stored the portrait drawn by Yu Xiaozhou. So after identifying the potential area where the individual might appear, they deployed nearby surveillance cameras to search, using Sky Eye Technology for facial recognition, yet they found no matches to the portrait.


    Duan Hongye said, ¡°Our adversary is an expert who might be skilled at perfectly controlling their facial muscles, rendering their appearance through manipulation. They are likely to be appearing with a different face now, which is why you can¡¯t find them.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou asked, ¡°Deputy team leader, what should we do now?¡±


    Duan Hongye answered, ¡°We will immediately head to Maliutuo town to await the meeting and retrieve our property.¡±


    Pausing briefly, she added, ¡°Contact the local military base right away, and request army assistance. After we reclaim our item, we¡¯ll capture this mysterious person.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou, puzzled, said, ¡°Deputy team leader, why should we capture them? If they truly return our item, shouldn¡¯t we be thankful instead?¡±


    Duan Hongye exhaled, blowing away a clump of dust falling from the ceiling of the room, then said, ¡°Xiaozhou, you need to think comprehensively and not just go by personal feelings. Let me ask you, it¡¯s almost certain this person is the mastermind behind the mysterious Drone, and they seem to be Chinese, typically residing in China. Where do you think their Drone is located?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou ventured, ¡°Could the Drone be in China?¡±


    Duan Hongye replied, ¡°Of course the Drone is in China. I¡¯ve told you before, when I was on a task in Shanghai, I once encountered a Drone at the docks. That Drone killed J¨±bei Yamamoto of the Yamamoto Family from Japan. Sadly, by the time I arrived, the Drone had already taken off, and I couldn¡¯t see its specific features, only a masked figure being lifted away. Later, the crime scene investigation revealed that the Drone had fired Vulcan Gun rounds at J¨±bei Yamamoto. You should know, no Drones in the world are fitted with Vulcan Guns, which means the one I saw in Shanghai and the one that appeared in Japan were certainly the same.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°I remember this incident; you investigated it later but found no useful leads, right?¡±


    Duan Hongye explained, ¡°It¡¯s not that there were no leads, but all the clues were destroyed by someone else beforehand, that¡¯s why we have never been able to find the person behind the mask controlling the Drone. Later, Captain China from Africa reported that a Drone appeared in Africa, engaging in a fierce battle with US Forces and achieving a significant victory. Just like before, that Drone fired Vulcan Gun rounds, so it definitely was the same one I saw in Shanghai, only mysteriously transported to Africa somehow, some way. Hence, I started an investigation in the hope that I could find the suspect through airport immigration records to Africa. However, I discovered that the airport records for those specific days had strangely disappeared, including the passenger purchase information. Therefore, I could not determine who was connected to that Drone.¡±

 Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Chapter 104 - Returning the Jade Intact_2

    Chapter 148: Chapter 104 ¨C Returning the Jade Intact_2


    Yu Xiaozhou asked, puzzled, ¡°How could such a bizarre event occur? Have you investigated the ins and outs of it?¡±


    Duan Hongye shook his head and said, ¡°We have investigated the disappearance of the information and found that it was caused by a hardware malfunction of the airport equipment, and that the information cannot be restored, it¡¯s permanently lost, so we have lost our best chance to track down the Drone operator. Fortunately, this person took the initiative to come out, giving us hope of finding him.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°Maybe that person has no connection to the Drone, it could just be a coincidence that he was with it. After all, the Drone is not a toy; it¡¯s huge. If it really is within China¡¯s borders, why haven¡¯t we detected it?¡±


    Duan Hongye stated, ¡°According to intelligence, that Drone possesses unimaginable capabilities, it can even submerge into the ocean. If it¡¯s lying in wait under the sea, our radars, no matter how advanced, won¡¯t be able to detect it.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°Even if the Drone is in China, it hasn¡¯t shown any hostility towards us, nor has it harmed the Chinese People. Why do we need to capture it?¡±


    A cold expression surfaced on Duan Hongye¡¯s face, completely unlike his usual demeanor, and he said coldly, ¡°Within the territory of China, the presence of any armed forces not under the control of the Government is absolutely unacceptable. This armed force may not be hostile to us now, but who can guarantee that it will remain so in the future? For the safety of the people, we must eliminate all threats at their source, or bring them under our control. Furthermore, capturing that mysterious person would allow us to gain access to the high-tech technology on the Drone. These things are needed by the nation, they can improve the nation¡¯s Strength. Therefore, he must be captured.¡±


    Seeing the sudden cold expression on Duan Hongye¡¯s face, Yu Xiaozhou immediately remembered a terrifying rumor and became somewhat scared. She dared not question Duan Hongye¡¯s decision any further and asked, ¡°What are you planning to do with this mysterious person after capturing him?¡±


    Duan Hongye said coldly, ¡°If he is willing to serve us, then he will join us. If he¡¯s unwilling, then we kill him. As a Chinese Person, if he doesn¡¯t serve his own country, is there any need for him to exist?¡±


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    Two hours later, Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou hurried to Maliutuo Town. On the surface, they were just two people in one car, but secretly, a large amount of the army started setting up ambushes nearby to capture the mysterious person after retrieving the items.


    The two waited for a while, only to find that the agreed time had passed, but no one had contacted them. As they grew anxious, Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s WeChat Account received a new message: ¡°I just encountered dog lovers causing a traffic jam when they crashed into a highway to save a dog and can¡¯t make it to Maliutuo Town in time, so we must change the transaction location. I¡¯ll send you a new address; let¡¯s meet there for the transaction.¡± Then, a new address appeared on WeChat.


    Duan Hongye looked at the Technician, who immediately said, ¡°The communication from the WeChat message is still from that same coffee shop¡¯s free WIFI. Our people have spread a dragnet around the coffee shop; still, no suspicious individuals have been detected. Therefore, we believe the other party is a Hacker Expert, using the Internet to hack into the coffee shop¡¯s free WIFI, leaving us false information, and even evading our strict Internet surveillance.¡±


    Duan Hongye asked, ¡°Is there any traffic accident on the Highway involving rescuing a dog?¡±


    The Technician checked and said, ¡°Yes, there is one where some dog lovers smashed a delivery truck on the Highway, ignoring the driver¡¯s pleas, they¡¯re forcefully rescuing dogs. Some people are even live-streaming it online.¡±


    Duan Hongye said coldly, ¡°Notify Wei Chao from the Shanghai City Bureau, tell them to immediately arrest these dog lovers under the charges of endangering public safety and robbing other¡¯s property, don¡¯t let a single one go.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou opened the address link on WeChat and found out that the new location is north of Shanghai. It is a small town called Shichuan Town.


    Duan Hongye said, ¡°We¡¯ll head to Shichuan Town immediately.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou asked, ¡°Deputy team leader, what about the arrangements here? What should we do?¡±


    Duan Hongye thought for a moment and said, ¡°Let¡¯s not touch the arrangement here for now. I¡¯m afraid the other side might be feigning a move east to strike in the west. Once we move our people from here, and he suddenly shows up, we won¡¯t be able to capture him. Let¡¯s mobilize other personnel and set up in Shichuan Town. No matter what tricks they have, under our absolute Strength, all will be insignificant.¡±


    Thus, Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou rushed to Shichuan Town again. An hour later, they reached Shichuan Town. Affording this time difference, the town¡¯s environs were also rigged, and a large force of the army hid around. Then Yu Xiaozhou sent a message through WeChat: ¡°We have arrived at Shichuan Town.¡±


    The other party replied with a message: ¡°I¡¯m on my way over, but there was a drunk-driving check on the road and one drunk driver is now arguing with the traffic police, causing a major traffic jam on that route, so I can¡¯t reach you there. To return the items to you as soon as possible, I¡¯ve selected another location, hurry over!¡± Below the message was a link to another new address.


    Yu Xiaozhou opened the address to find that the new location is a small town called Meixi, south of Shanghai. The Technician beside her said, ashamed, ¡°Deputy team leader, the WeChat message came from the same coffee shop in Shanghai¡¯s city area; our people still haven¡¯t spotted anything suspicious. Also, there are indeed police conducting drunk-driving checks on the road north, the traffic situation there really is problematic¡­¡±

 Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: Chapter 104 The Perfect Return to Zhao_3

    Chapter 149: Chapter 104 The Perfect Return to Zhao_3


    Duan Hongye became angry, seeming as though she was about to explode, when Yu Xiaozhou quickly said, ¡°Deputy leader, you need to stay calm! I think we might have been played. This person isn¡¯t the trustee I met in Japan¡­¡±


    Suddenly, Duan Hongye calmed down and said, ¡°Regardless of whether this person is the one you met in Japan, we must make contact with him. Only by making contact can we know whether he has what we need. Comrade Yu Xiaozhou, remember, national interest comes above all else.¡±


    Duan Hongye immediately replied, ¡°Deputy leader, I understand. I will be careful.¡±


    Then, Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou hurriedly made their way to Meixi Town. Fearing that they might fall into a strategic deception of being lured away, they did not reassign their people from Shichuan Town who continued to stand guard there. Meanwhile, they deployed a new batch of personnel in Meixi Town.


    However, to Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s disappointment, after all their hard effort to reach Meixi Town, they still did not meet the mysterious opponent. The other party sent another message: ¡°Sorry, I ran into an old lady staging a fall while driving, and now her family has stopped me, trying to extort my money. But don¡¯t worry, I will sort this out soon, just wait a moment.¡±


    Seeing the opponent¡¯s message, the veins on Duan Hongye¡¯s forehead throbbed as she looked ready to burst into a rage. Yu Xiaozhou quickly persuaded her, and Duan Hongye calmed down. She silently cursed the family of the old woman staging the fall, although she doubted the existence of such a lady.


    After more than twenty minutes, the other party sent a new message: ¡°Sorry, I failed. I am no match for the fall-staging old lady. However, in order not to waste your time, please head to this location. I will deal with you in person.¡±


    A new address appeared behind the WeChat, this time in a small village called Longren to the east of Shanghai. Just like before, the Special Duty Group¡¯s technicians found that the WeChat Account sending the messages was still in that city area cafe, but they were unable to find more information. They also discovered a fall-staging incident in the southern part of Shanghai through surveillance cameras and Sky Eye Technology. However, it involved an old man and the victim was a young woman¡ªfar from the mysterious figure they were expecting.


    Duan Hongye, repeatedly toyed with by the mysterious person, was now seething with rage, but had nowhere to vent. She immediately took her anger out on the old man staging the fall. She called Wei Chao, instructing him to quickly deal with the incident and press charges against the group for fraud. She also added that because of the group¡¯s actions, national security had been threatened, suggesting that the judge should sentence them to life imprisonment.


    The mysterious person kept eluding them, making Duan Hongye and Yu Xiaozhou run in circles with just a few WeChat messages. But there was no choice, as the mysterious person held something they desperately needed. They had to follow the instructions and go to Longren. It was only at this point that they realized they were short on personnel.


    Without redeploying the people previously stationed in three strategic directions in Shanghai, they could no longer set up an ambush in Longren Village and had to head there alone. When they arrived at the location, the latest message came from the other side, which this time didn¡¯t beat around the bush but directly wrote in WeChat: ¡°Yu Xiaozhou must arrive at this island alone within thirty minutes. If other personnel are detected following, the transaction will be cancelled.¡± The specific location of the island was provided behind the WeChat Account.


    With no other choice, Duan Hongye let Yu Xiaozhou set off alone. The opponent was extremely cunning, having led them around Shanghai and now lured them out to sea. Fortunately, the location wasn¡¯t far from the coast of Shanghai, otherwise Yu Xiaozhou might not have been able to reach it so quickly. However, due to the urgent time limit and the shortage of personnel, Duan Hongye was unable to lay a trap to capture the mysterious person.


    Yu Xiaozhou piloted the speedboat, and following the map¡¯s guidance, she finally arrived at the designated island just as the allotted time was running out. The island was very small, only a few square meters, and even submerged by sea water at high tide. On the highest point of the island, a box was placed on a reef. Picking up the box, she found a USB drive inside, the very one she had previously entrusted to the mysterious person. In addition to the USB drive, there was also a note with a few crooked words written on it: ¡°Returned in perfect condition!¡±


    Upon receiving the news, Duan Hongye immediately led her team to the island, where they found Yu Xiaozhou, somewhat dazed. Having been led by the nose by the mysterious person, they harbored no goodwill towards them anymore, expecting the exchange to be fraught with danger. Instead, after the initial hardships, they managed to retrieve what they wanted so easily in the end. It was just that, being on an island far from the mainland with no one around, Duan Hongye¡¯s hope of catching the mysterious person based on this incident also vanished.


    Soon, the USB drive was sent to Beijing. With the analysis of the Chinese Supercomputer, the virus inside the drive was quickly cracked, and the most valuable experimental data was obtained. It was only at this point that everyone let out a sigh of relief.


    The WeChat account used to contact Yu Xiaozhou also disappeared without trace after sending back the data, never to appear again.


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    Thank you for your support! Here¡¯s an update on the situation. These few days the updates have been 8000+ words daily, and today¡¯s update is even more than 9000+. Although there aren¡¯t many chapters updated each day, each chapter contains a significant word count, amounting to the equivalent of four chapters for those who update 2K words at a time.

 Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Chapter 105 Maritime Conflict

    Chapter 150: Chapter 105 Maritime Conflict


    Yan Fei had no idea how frustrated the special agents from the Special Duty Group were because of him. Although they didn¡¯t find Yan Fei, they did manage to retrieve the most important data, which was a cause for some relief amidst the loss.


    When Yan Fei contacted the China Special Duties Unit, he subconsciously wanted to keep it confidential, not wanting to expose his identity. That¡¯s why he used the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain to connect to someone else¡¯s WIFI and get in touch with the China Special Duties Unit. Though the Auxiliary Brain couldn¡¯t break through the internet restrictions to access hidden information, if someone detected it using their WIFI, they still couldn¡¯t trace its whereabouts¡ªtruly a ghost of the network.


    However, Yan Fei had some difficulty figuring out how to return the data to the other party without revealing his identity. Later, he was inspired by a Hong Kong cop-and-robber movie. Thus, he set up a complicated ruse, attacking from multiple fronts, leading the other party¡¯s resources astray, and finally placed the data on a lone island in the sea. This created a sense of urgency for the other party, preventing them from planning a trap for him in advance. Throughout Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s yacht trip out to sea, the whole journey was under surveillance by the drone¡¯s Quantum Radar, including her and Duan Hongye who followed 500 meters behind, all within Yan Fei¡¯s grasp.


    The drone silently hid on the seabed next to the lone island, with Yan Fei himself sitting inside the cockpit. The USB drive on the island was personally placed by him, and he had been guarding it here. If anyone other than Yu Xiaozhou attempted to take the USB drive, the drone would mercilessly eliminate them.


    Only when Yan Fei saw Yu Xiaozhou retrieve the USB drive and safely meet up with Duan Hongye did he control the drone to leave, docking at a location far from these territorial waters before quietly returning home.


    After these messy and unconventional maneuvers learned from movies, Yan Fei finally returned the hot potato in his hands back to its rightful owner, fulfilling the promise he made while in Japan.


    In the following days, Yan Fei settled down for a while. Going to and from work on time each day, he learned management techniques from Lu Pingping, slowly seeing some results. Although he wasn¡¯t able to manage the company well yet, he had picked up some basics and couldn¡¯t be easily fooled anymore.


    During this time, the drone remained lurking near the coastal waters of Shanghai without undertaking any operations, with everything appearing calm, as if the world was at peace.


    One afternoon, as Yan Fei was browsing information on his mobile phone during a break from work, a trending news item suddenly caught his attention.


    It turned out that a Taiwanese fishing boat was fishing in the Diaoyu Islands waters when it was suddenly expelled by a Japanese patrol boat. The Japanese patrol ship attacked the Taiwanese boat with water cannons, filling it with a vast amount of seawater and putting it at risk of capsizing.


    This Taiwanese fishing boat immediately sought help from the Taiwan authorities, only to be rejected. Instead, they were scolded for illegally fishing in the Diaoyu Islands waters, which they said would cause trouble for the Taiwan authorities and damage the good relations between Taiwan and Japan.


    Having no other recourse, the Taiwanese fishing boat, in a burst of anger, directly called the Mainland Relevant Department via satellite phone for help, hoping for support from Mainland China. Upon receiving the distress call, in line with the principle that both sides of the strait belong to one family, Mainland Chinese departments immediately arranged a rescue. They tasked relevant departments to act urgently while posting the information on the official Weibo account, tagging the Japanese Embassy in China, asking them to notify their homeland to restrain the Japanese patrol boats and prevent endangering the Taiwanese fishing boat.


    Once the message was posted online, it garnered widespread attention. Some netizens even flocked to the official website of the Japanese Embassy in China to protest against their patrol boats¡¯ actions. Due to everyone¡¯s involvement, this information quickly became a hot topic, allowing Yan Fei to see the message in the shortest time possible.


    Yan Fei¡¯s thoughts stirred upon realizing the information was posted only thirty minutes ago. This meant the Taiwanese fishing boat was still in the Diaoyu Islands waters, and the Japanese patrol boats were still chasing them away.


    Yan Fei lay on the sofa, seemingly asleep with his eyes closed. On the other hand, he activated the drone¡¯s virtual control screen. The drone lurking near the seafloor of Shanghai immediately started its engines and set off towards the Diaoyu Islands waters. Once it was far enough from Shanghai, it surfaced to the sea underneath a patch of dark clouds, then vertically took off, flying low over the sea at full speed towards the Diaoyu Islands waters.


    It was daytime, and although the drone was flying just above the sea and radar couldn¡¯t detect it, the numerous satellites in outer space would certainly notice its movement. Due to the drone¡¯s high speed, even its sea-skimming flight caused a white line to be drawn on the sea surface. Once satellites spotted this line, they would be able to track the drone.


    But after his adventure in Japan, Yan Fei had let go of his concerns and wouldn¡¯t hesitate to act. Being constantly afraid was not the conduct of a martial arts expert. If he kept behaving this way, he would never break the human limits and reach the Divine Realm depicted by Wang Yong.


    In the waters of the Diaoyu Islands, the Taiwanese fishing boat Helong was fleeing in a pitiful state. On its left and right sides were two Japan Coast Guard patrol ships chorusing the Helong in a frantic chase. As they pursued, they attacked the Helong with water cannons and incessantly used loudspeakers to demand that Helong immediately leave Japan¡¯s Exclusive Economic Zone.

 Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: Chapter 105 Maritime Conflict_2

    Chapter 151: Chapter 105 Maritime Conflict_2


    Behind them, a large Japanese patrol boat followed suit, and above it flew a helicopter.


    The Helong was attacked by water cannons, with a significant amount of sea water flooding into the ship cabin. The ship¡¯s body had already started tilting, greatly reducing its speed of escape. Although it had already left the waters near the Diaoyu Islands, the two Japanese patrol boats that attacked it did not let up, continuing their assault with the water cannons. If they kept on attacking, the only outcome for the Helong would be to sink after taking on too much water and listing heavily.


    In the cockpit of the Helong, Captain Gu Amo watched the Japanese patrol boats on either side with deep concern and asked, ¡°What did the Mainland say?¡±


    The chief officer of the Helong replied, ¡°The Mainland has asked us to hold on for another twenty minutes; their fighter jets are on the way.¡±


    Gu Amo asked, ¡°Don¡¯t they have a coast guard vessel nearby?¡±


    The chief officer said, ¡°Their coast guard ship just patrolled the Diaoyu Islands waters and has returned to port for rest. It will take two to three days before they can set out again. There is indeed a Mainland coast guard vessel in the nearby waters, but it¡¯s more than eighty nautical miles away. It will take at least three hours to get here, and by then it will be too late.¡±


    Gu Amo asked, ¡°What¡¯s the use of deploying fighter jets? Do they really want to go war with the Japanese?¡±


    The chief officer said, ¡°I have to admit, the Mainland has been too impressive these past few years. Their military planes even dare to drive away The United States of America¡¯s aircraft, let alone Japan¡¯s patrol boats. Once they arrive, I believe those Japanese patrol boats will be driven away and we can be rescued.¡±


    Remembering how he had sought help from Taiwan only to be ignored and reprimanded, and how the Mainland responded immediately to his call for help, Gu Amo felt a wave of emotion and said, ¡°In recent years, the Mainland has far surpassed us on Taiwan in every aspect, be it politics, military, culture, or economy, or even in their protective measures for us Taiwanese. Compared to them, our internal authorities are just ineffectual, lacking any sense of responsibility. Voting for that green leader was indeed the biggest mistake of my life.¡±


    The chief officer said, ¡°I regret voting for her too. If I could do it again, I would definitely vote her out.¡±


    As they were speaking, the ship suddenly shuddered, nearly knocking them off their feet. They looked up to see that their own Helong had been rammed by the Japanese patrol boat on the left. While the Japanese patrol boat was unscathed, the Helong¡¯s portside had been punctured, allowing sea water to pour into the hole, causing the ship to tilt even faster.


    Gu Amo was shocked; he hadn¡¯t expected the Japanese to be so ruthless, intent on obliterating them. Seeing his son beside him, busy live streaming on Live or Die, for a moment fury overtook him, and he exclaimed, ¡°What the hell are you doing live streaming at a time like this? Stop and find a way to plug that hole.¡±


    Little Gu¡¯s face turned pale, but instead of stopping the live stream, he began filming the dangerous situation on the ship, thrilling the followers watching his stream.


    The Helong tilted more and more, and as Gu Amo stepped out of the ship cabin, he saw his boat being even more tightly squeezed by the two Japanese patrol boats. The large patrol boat trailing behind still followed but did not move in to cut them off, while the helicopter overhead continued to hover, just observing how things unfolded.


    Just then, a rumble came from the eastern skies, and suddenly two airplanes appeared in the distant sky, heading toward the scene.


    Overjoyed, the chief officer on the ship waved at the planes, shouting, ¡°Look, the Mainland¡¯s planes have come to save us.¡± He was abruptly stopped by Gu Amo, who said, ¡°Don¡¯t wave; those are Japanese planes.¡±


    The chief officer then realized that the fighter jets had come from the east and bore the Sun-Flag insignia, clearly identifying them as Japanese fighter jets. Apparently, the Japanese radar had detected the Mainland¡¯s military aircraft early on, and in response, they also dispatched their own aircraft to intercept. Their air force base was close by, so the later-departing fighter jets ended up arriving at the Diaoyu Islands waters first.


    On the large patrol boat marked with the white characters ¡°Shirataki,¡± a middle-aged man in the cockpit used his binoculars to look at the Helong in front of him. His aide approached and said, ¡°Sir, our fighter jets have arrived.¡±


    The middle-aged man lowered his binoculars and replied, ¡°Good, it seems those Self-Defense Forces pilots are finally showing some results from their training. With them hindering China¡¯s air force, we¡¯ll be able to sink that Taiwanese fishing boat.¡±


    His aide, though worried, said, ¡°But if we sink their fishing boat, won¡¯t they retaliate? You know they¡¯re not what they used to be, and we¡¯re no longer a match for them.¡±


    The middle-aged commander, with a disdainful tone, responded, ¡°You don¡¯t understand your own nation¡¯s strength at all. Although we may appear disadvantaged, our potential is enormous. Push us to the brink, and with our current level of technology and economy, our nation can instantly become a world military power. Then, we won¡¯t even consider China¡¯s meager forces. Moreover, in recent years, the number of Chinese fishing boats approaching our Senkaku Islands has increased. If we don¡¯t teach them a lesson, more Chinese fishing boats will come here in the future, and that will be a bigger nuisance.¡±


    The aide said, ¡°But we have not received authorization from our superiors. If a major conflict is triggered, how will we be held accountable afterwards?¡±

 Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: Chapter 105 Ocean Conflict_3

    Chapter 152: Chapter 105 Ocean Conflict_3


    The middle-aged commander chuckled, ¡°Throughout the history of our island nation, there have been countless incidents of subordinates overcoming their superiors, just like 81 years ago today, when our predecessors did the same thing in China¡¯s Beijing. That was the peak of our nation¡¯s history, and thinking back on it, I really do miss those times! As long as our starting point is right, and the country benefits in the end, naturally, no one will hold us accountable. Who knows, we might even become national heroes, just like our predecessors. Besides, this decision was made by me alone, it won¡¯t involve you, so don¡¯t worry.¡±


    While the two were conversing, a great deal of thick smoke suddenly emerged from the Helong, apparently the engine had been damaged and shut down, causing its speed to drop dramatically. The Fudao quickly accelerated and caught up, along with two other patrol boats, they surrounded the Helong. Then they activated the water cannons on the Fudao, pumping vast amounts of seawater into the Helong¡¯s hull, hastening its sinking.


    In the sky, two F-15J fighters from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force were circling in flight, unconcerned with the ship pursuit on the sea surface. On their radar, two small points appeared, which were fighter jets coming from the Mainland with the intention to intercept and convince them to retreat. However, it would take the fighter jets over ten more minutes to arrive, and by then, the Taiwanese fishing boats should have already been expelled.


    Unnoticed by the several parties, a white waterline was rapidly advancing on the sea surface, and above the waterline, a fighter jet was speeding forward. It was the Drone Avatar, controlled by Yan Fei.


    The Drone Avatar advanced swiftly, managing to arrive from the distant waters outside Shanghai to the Diaoyu Islands in just over twenty minutes, showcasing the high speed advantage of a Level 4 drone. Moreover, it flew low over the sea the whole time, undetected by any radar device. With its 1000 kilometers Quantum Radar detection range, Yan Fei had long identified all the situations in the affected territorial waters.


    In the scene of the incident, not only were there three Japanese patrol boats, one helicopter, and two F-15J fighters, but also in the sky 180 kilometers from the scene, there were two J-16 fighter jets from the Chinese military. The Quantum Radar not only detected these forces but also a submarine at the bottom of the sea.


    This submarine was lurking about 400 meters deep in the sea, and judging from its shape, it appeared to be a Seawolf-class attack nuclear submarine from The United States of America. It was unclear when the nuclear submarine had lurked there, and it went undetected by the Japanese side, quietly observing the developments. However, the submarine didn¡¯t know that it had already been discovered by Yan Fei.


    Although Yan Fei did not know the exact situation on the scene, with the Quantum Radar, he could already make out the general scenario: the Taiwanese fishing boat was about to be sunk by the Japanese patrol boats. To tell the truth, Yan Fei wasn¡¯t very fond of the Taiwanese. They were narrow-minded and self-important, wallowing in the glory of bygone days, and if it weren¡¯t for their own interests, they would not remember their identity as Chinese people. To them, the best outcome was to maintain the status quo, and they¡¯d seek help from the Mainland only when in trouble.


    Even though Yan Fei disliked the Taiwanese, he couldn¡¯t bear to see them bullied by the Japanese. It was akin to the reasoning that one might scold their own children, but become enraged if someone else were to strike them. Aside from this, Yan Fei could not ignore the opportunity to earn a significant amount of merit during this sortie, as these Japanese patrol boats presented an easy chance for more merit, and having benefited greatly from the Drone Upgrade, he naturally wanted the drone to upgrade again.


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    The past two chapters, from a different perspective, immediately showcased the main character¡¯s impressive skills. Indeed, the protagonist¡¯s intelligence has been consistent throughout the story, but due to the remarkably capable supporting characters, the protagonist seemed somewhat overshadowed. If you switch perspectives, viewing the protagonist from the opponents¡¯ angle, you¡¯ll realize how tactful and unpredictable his tactics are, and just how formidable his strength is.


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 Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Chapter 106: Destroying with Ease

    Chapter 153: Chapter 106: Destroying with Ease


    The drone rapidly approached the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands, and when it was 20 kilometers away from the incident area, it suddenly ascended quickly, reaching an altitude of 500 meters. Its frame shook as two air-to-air missiles detached from the weapon racks and ignited, trailing white smoke as they streaked toward their target ahead.


    The two Japan Self-Defense Forces¡¯ F-15J fighters were patrolling the skies, prepared to respond to Chinese fighter challenges. The moment the distant drone suddenly gained altitude, their onboard radars instantly picked up its trail. However, the waveform on their radar screens identified the aircraft as the latest model of an American F-15 fighter.


    The two Japanese fighter pilots were clueless about why an American fighter would suddenly appear here, as they had received no intelligence of an American fighter¡¯s presence in the area when they set out on their mission. Could this American fighter be here to assist them? Yet, one thing was strange; their onboard radars had previously failed to detect this American aircraft, so how could it appear so suddenly in this location?


    The two Japanese pilots, puzzled, had just opened the communication channel, intending to contact the F-15, when they suddenly received a radar warning. The opposing F-15 fighter had already launched two air-to-air missiles at them.


    The Level 4 Drone Upgrade had selected the F-15 template, so its weapon system had also automatically transformed to match that of the F-15. The close combat missiles it was equipped with were AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, which have a maximum attack distance of 90 kilometers, but an effective attack range of 75 kilometers. Also, their speed reached Mach 4. Compared to before, the drone¡¯s missile attack capability had significantly improved, with an increase in both attack range and speed. With such an all-around enhancement, the drone could now break free from its previous limitation of not being able to attack and having to resort to cunning tricks and sneak attacks on the enemy.


    The two Japanese F-15J fighters were shocked to detect the incoming missiles and had not expected to be attacked by an American fighter. The image of the American military as an unchallenged force, coupled with its formidable military strength, put tremendous pressure on them. Even though they detected the missile launch from the American fighter, they still didn¡¯t dare to retaliate with their own missiles. Instead, they reported the situation to their rear command and then turned tail to flee.


    To evade the AIM-120 missiles, the two F-15Js accelerated away while releasing decoy flares. What they didn¡¯t realize was that the F-15 did not belong to The United States military and that it was equipped with the top-notch black technology of quantum radar. Once a target is locked by quantum radar, no amount of decoy flares can evade a missile¡¯s attack.


    The F-15J fighters are the Japanese version of the American F-15, with a maximum speed of only Mach 2.5¡ªno match for the AIM-120 missiles pursuing them at Mach 4. In just thirty seconds, the AIM-120 air-to-air missiles caught up to the two F-15Js, avoiding the released decoy flares and hitting the fighters with pinpoint accuracy, triggering two fiery explosions in the sky.


    Sensing their dire predicament, both F-15J pilots had earlier pressed the ejection button and bailed out. Thus, beneath the glow of the explosions, two pristine white parachutes bloomed in the sky¡­


    The three Japanese patrol boats below, which had been happily chatting away, were stunned when their aircraft were suddenly destroyed by missiles from an unknown source. They stood transfixed, even their conversation instinctively ceased. They watched the parachuting pilots, their minds struggling to comprehend what had happened.


    Little Gu, the captain¡¯s son on the Helong, was live-streaming and managed to capture the moment the two missiles destroyed the F-15Js, which sent him into an ecstatic frenzy as he shouted in the live broadcast. The viewers who witnessed this scene in his live video became instantly excited, calling friends to share the news. In a very short time, the audience watching Little Gu¡¯s live stream surpassed a hundred thousand people.


    It was not unusual for battles to happen between fighters in the world, but footage of fighters being destroyed by missiles was often too blurry to make out clearly. So, when a clear image of missiles striking fighters was captured, the audience watched with thrilled excitement. They completely forgot that this was a brutal dogfight, and the losing side could mean death¡­


    Yan Fei¡¯s drone had appeared out of nowhere and destroyed the two F-15J fighters, completing the task in less than a minute and demonstrating extremely high combat efficiency. The drone then rapidly approached the scene of the incident and, almost concurrently with the destruction of the F-15Js, spotted the helicopter in mid-air. The drone closed in fast and fired a burst from its 30-millimeter naval cannon, bursting the hapless helicopter in mid-flight.


    When the patrol ship Fushima realized the helicopter above had been blasted by an American fighter, and the same fighter was now approaching and appeared ready to attack them, they suddenly perceived the danger. The commander on board the Fushima was faced with a life-or-death decision and was scared out of his wits, turning ashen. The authoritative demeanor he usually commanded vanished in an instant, and he didn¡¯t even know to give the order. It was only after repeated prompting by his deputy that the commander began to issue orders for a dispersed retreat and reported the situation to the rear command. Consequently, the three Japanese patrol boats ceased their assault on the Helong and started to flee in three different directions.

 Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 106: Destroying Easily_2

    Chapter 154: Chapter 106: Destroying Easily_2


    Yan Fei was originally after significant Merit, so how could he possibly let these Japanese culprits just get away?


    The Drone turned, chasing after a Japanese Patrol Ship that was trying to escape, and then launched two AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles. Trailing white smoke, the missiles approached the patrol ship, one following the other. In a flash, they caught up with the fleeing ship and a large explosion occurred at the Waterline of the Hull, blasting a huge hole into it. Then the second missile followed through the breach and exploded inside the ship¡¯s Hull, further enlarging the hole and compromising the structure of the Patrol Ship, rendering it powerless and immobile.


    Although the structural strength of the Patrol Ship was greater than that of ordinary Ships, it was still far from the resilience of military warships, so it was easily penetrated by the two AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles. In just a short amount of time, a vast amount of Sea Water flooded the interior, causing the patrol boat to rapidly lose balance and then capsize. If it weren¡¯t for the captain¡¯s quick thinking to order abandon ship, the majority of the crew would have perished with the vessel.


    On his first attack on a naval ship, Yan Fei had destroyed a Patrol Ship, catching the other two patrol vessels by surprise. They quickly accelerated to flee, hoping to escape the fate of a Drone attack. However, the Drone, equipped with Quantum Radar, was formidable, and their escape was simply impossible. Had it not been for the intent to conceal the Drone¡¯s ability to attack multiple targets at once, a single missile strike could have sunk all three Patrol Ships. Yan Fei attacked the ships one by one to mask the Drone¡¯s powerful attack capability and to assert immense pressure on the Japanese, mentally torturing them with fear and desperation.


    After sinking the first Patrol Ship and ignoring those floating in the Sea, the Drone looped around, quickly pursuing another small Patrol Ship and launched two more AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles. The process mirrored the previous, and this Patrol Ship was also sunk by the missiles, leaving a great number of Japanese crew members adrift in the sea.


    The commander of the fleeing Fusoh was ashen-faced, unable to believe that a US military fighter had suddenly attacked them, causing them to lose two F-15J Fighters, a Helicopter, and two Patrol Ships in a very short time. Now it seemed even the Fusoh was doomed. What was happening? Had The United States of America declared war on Japan? The fear of being bombed by two atomic bombs by the United States once again filled the commander¡¯s heart, vanishing his ambitions for Japan to dominate the world.


    Before the commander of the Fusoh could come up with a solution, the Drone circled back and launched two AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles at the Fusoh. Although the Fusoh was a Patrol Ship, it was equipped with a 20-millimeter Machine Gun. As the Missiles approached, with their commander incapacitated, the deputy captain hurriedly ordered to intercept the incoming missiles. Despite firing rapidly, the sea-skimming trajectory of the Air-to-Air Missiles made it impossible for the level-firing machine gun to hit them due to the angle.


    With a loud ¡°boom¡±, the Air-to-Air Missile hit the waterline of the Fusoh, but to Yan Fei¡¯s disappointment, the Fusoh, while dubbed a Patrol Ship, was essentially a small warship, and its Hull structure was extremely sturdy. The AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile astonishingly failed to breach its defenses, so it couldn¡¯t be sunk as the previous ones had been.


    Yet, Yan Fei was undeterred; he immediately switched the missile type, changing from AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles to Enhanced AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles. He then launched two Anti-Tank Missiles toward the Fusoh, striking the same waterline spot one after the other.


    The first Anti-Tank Missile pierced a small hole in the Hull, while the second Anti-tank Missile followed, enlarging the breach. Then the Drone fired an AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile again, which entered inside the Fusoh¡¯s Hull through the hole made by the Anti-Tank Missile. The violent explosion inside caused tremendous damage.


    The Fusoh¡¯s engine was destroyed, losing its power to move forward and coming to a stop on the sea surface. Sea Water rushed into the waterline breach, tilting the vessel. Within just two minutes, the Fusoh capsized. The commander of the Fusoh was utterly incapable of thought, and the entire crew, under the deputy¡¯s command, abandoned ship. Even the commander, with the help of an assistant, made it to a lifeboat, watching the quickly sinking Fusoh. His face turned pale as clay, clueless about what had happened. A wet patch appeared at his groin, but whether it was urine from fear or sea water was unknown¡­


    The Drone had quickly dealt with Japan¡¯s Aircraft and Patrol Ships, and now only Taiwan¡¯s Helong was left, already taking on water and nearing sinking. Beneath the sea, a US Seawolf Attack Submarine also noticed the situation unfolding on the sea surface. It surfaced rapidly until it was 20 meters below the sea surface, monitoring everything transpiring above.


    Elsewhere, two Chinese Military J-16 Fighter Jets, detecting the incident in the territorial waters through their onboard Radar, reported the situation while heading toward the area.

 Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Chapter 106: Overwhelming Crushing Power_3

    Chapter 155: Chapter 106: Overwhelming Crushing Power_3


    In space, several small satellites quickly changed orbits because of this incident, focusing their attention on the Diaoyu Islands waters to survey the scene.


    The drone flew over the area where the incident took place, and the sea surface was littered with a large number of Japanese sailors. Among them was a small lifeboat crammed with people, with many Japanese sailors¡¯ hands still clinging to the gunwale. Yan Fei did not attack these sailors in the water, although he very much wanted to. He knew he must have been spotted by the satellites overhead, and if he attacked these sailors, he would definitely be photographed and then branded a terrorist by the world. Although he was currently operating under the guise of the US Forces, it was only a matter of time before he was exposed, so for the sake of his future reputation, he decided to spare these drifting Japanese servicemen. If it had been night, he would have fired the naval cannons and wiped out those Japanese who fell into the sea long ago.


    On the Helong, Little Gu had been recording the entire process of the drone wiping out the Japanese patrol ships and fighter jets. He was extremely excited; as an anchor emcee for so many years, he had never shot such explosive footage. He could already foresee how these videos would change his life in the future.


    By taking out the Japanese patrol boats and fighter jets, Yan Fei not only earned a large number of Merit Points but also got a significant release for his pent-up frustrations, immediately feeling refreshed and invigorated. Then, through the Quantum Radar, he spotted the approaching Chinese fighters at the scene. Not wanting any interaction with them, he turned around, lowered his altitude, and quickly flew towards the northeast. Just at that moment, the seawater ahead began to boil, and a missile broke through the surface, soaring into the air and heading straight for the drone.


    Yan Fei sneered. Although his primary targets were the Japanese fighter jets and patrol boats, the Quantum Radar had been keeping an eye on the lurking Seawolf attack nuclear submarine beneath the sea. He chose not to attack the submarine because he didn¡¯t want to reveal the drone¡¯s ability to hit underwater targets. Now the submarine launched a close-range attack, firing a submarine-launched anti-ship missile. However, Yan Fei had noticed the activity right away, spotted the missile the moment it launched, and before it ascended, he sped up and left the area.


    The missile launched by the Seawolf attack nuclear submarine was an anti-aircraft missile with a cruising speed of only 2.5 Mach, normally used for air defense. To use it against a drone that could reach speeds of 3 Mach was futile¡ªit wouldn¡¯t even come close to making contact. However, if the drone hadn¡¯t been equipped with the scanning capability of Quantum Radar and had been unaware of the Seawolf submarine lurking beneath, it might have been ambushed by the anti-aircraft missile.


    Yan Fei also knew the capabilities of the Seawolf-class Nuclear Submarine; although his drone now had the ability to attack underwater, a scaled-down version of the AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile would not be enough to penetrate the Seawolf¡¯s hull. If it couldn¡¯t break through the Seawolf¡¯s hull, the drone would not be awarded Merit Points in the assessment, and it would instead reveal its ability to attack submerged targets. Therefore, Yan Fei had no choice but to make a tactical withdrawal without engaging in a futile attack.


    Monitored by satellites from outer space, the drone quickly flew northeast. Judging by its flight path, it was heading directly for the largest US Air Force base in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Continuing to fly, the drone then encountered a thunderstorm. Instead of going around, it plunged directly into the storm, using the thick clouds to block the satellites¡¯ prying eyes. Then it swiftly nose-dived into the sea, quickly changed direction, and stealthily made its way towards Shanghai.


    With their view obstructed by the thunderclouds, the space-based satellites lost track of the drone. They waited left and right, but the drone never emerged from the storm. It was more convenient for China; two J-16s were dispatched immediately to check the situation, but when they arrived, aside from witnessing the gloomy clouds and thunder, they didn¡¯t see anything¡ªnot even a blip on their radars.


    Subsequently, the reconnaissance aircraft of the US Forces and Japan reached the area, but like before, aside from the lightning, they found nothing. No one knew where the F-15 jet had gone. Thus, combining the raging lightning below the dark clouds, everyone could only speculate that the jet had crashed in the storm. But in their hearts, they didn¡¯t believe that the jet would make such a low-level mistake and crash due to natural forces; it had certainly gone into hiding somewhere, and they simply couldn¡¯t find it for the moment.


    The drone¡¯s operation not only rescued Taiwan¡¯s fishing boat but also sunk Japanese patrol vessels and airplanes, earning a large number of Merit Points¡ªa flawless achievement.


    Yan Fei was very satisfied in his heart. His Auxiliary Brain detailed the Merit Points earned by the drone on this mission:


    Merits awarded for launching missiles in Diaoyu Islands waters: shooting down two F-15J Fighter Jets, 1000 Merit Points (500 per F-15 Fighter); downing one Sea Patrol Helicopter, 100 Merit Points (100 per patrol helicopter); sinking one large patrol ship, 1500 Merit Points (1500 for a large non-military patrol ship); sinking two medium-sized patrol ships, 1000 Merit Points (500 for a medium non-military patrol ship); killing 32 enemy personnel, 32 Merit Points.


    A total of 3632 Merit Points were earned from this sortie, bringing the cumulative total to 7525 Merit Points.


    Unwittingly, the Level 4 drone accumulated a total of 7525 Merit Points after just two sorties. If it were a Level 3 drone, it would have nearly been enough for an Upgrade, as a Level 3 drone only needs 10000 Merit Points to level up. Although there¡¯s still a long way to go from the 100,000 Merit Points required for a Level 4 drone to Upgrade, considering the difficulty of earning Merit Points, the process for the Level 4 drone was far too easy, with the upgrade speed actually faster than that of a Level 3 drone.


    In contrast to the F-15 Fighter Jets that previously could only be defeated by surprise attacks, the Level 4 drone dominated them utterly, executing an Instant Kill. Everything felt as easy as breaking dry twigs or slicing through vegetables.

 Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Chapter 106: Break It as Easily as Crushing Dry Weeds (Revised)

    Chapter 156: Chapter 106: Break It as Easily as Crushing Dry Weeds (Revised)


    The drone rapidly approached the territorial waters of the Diaoyu Islands, and when it reached a point 20 kilometers from the area where the incident occurred, it suddenly pulled up rapidly, rising to an altitude of 500 meters. Suddenly, a jolt went through the airframe, and two air-to-air missiles detached from their weapon racks. The missiles ignited, trailing white smoke as they shot toward the target ahead.


    In the sky, two Japan Self-Defense Forces F-15J fighters were patrolling, ready to confront the challenge from Chinese fighters. When the drone suddenly climbed in altitude from afar, their onboard radar immediately detected the drone¡¯s trace. However, on their radar screens, the signals appeared to be an F-15 fighter from the latest batch of the US Forces.


    The two Japanese fighter pilots did not understand why an American fighter had suddenly appeared in this area, as they had not received any intelligence about the presence of US fighters here when they set out on their mission. Was this US fighter here to assist them? Yet one thing was very strange; their radar had not detected the American aircraft previously, so how had the fighter suddenly appeared here?


    The two Japanese pilots, somewhat puzzled, were about to open the communication channel to contact the F-15 when they suddenly received a radar warning that the F-15 fighter ahead had launched two air-to-air missiles at them.


    When the Level 4 drone was upgraded, the F-15 template was selected, causing its weapon system to automatically transform to match that of an F-15. It was equipped with AIM-120 air-to-air missiles as its fighting weapon. The maximum attack range of an AIM-120 air-to-air missile is 90 kilometers, but the effective attack range is 75 kilometers. It also reached a speed of Mach 4. Compared to before, the drone¡¯s missile attack capability had undergone a significant upgrade; it had not only extended its attack range but also increased its attack speed. With such comprehensive upgrades and enhancements, the drone escaped the previous predicament of being unable to attack the enemy directly and was no longer just reliant on strategic deception to ambush its adversaries.


    The two F-15J fighters from Japan, surprised by the incoming missiles, had not expected to be attacked by a US fighter. The high-standing image of the US Forces in their minds, coupled with the formidable military strength of the United States, exerted immense pressure on them. Even after realizing they had been attacked by missiles launched by a US fighter, they still did not dare to retaliate with missiles of their own but instead turned tail and fled after reporting the situation to the rear.


    To evade the AIM-120 air-to-air missile attack, the two F-15Js accelerated away while releasing decoy flares. What they did not anticipate, however, was that this F-15 did not belong to the United States military, and on board was what could be termed top-notch black technology: Quantum Radar. Once a target was locked by the Quantum Radar, there was no escaping the missile¡¯s pursuit, regardless of the decoy flares deployed.


    The F-15J fighters were the Japanese version of the American F-15, with a top speed of only Mach 2.5, making it impossible for them to escape the pursuit of AIM-120 air-to-air missiles traveling at Mach 4. In just thirty seconds, the AIM-120 missiles had caught up with the two F-15Js, avoiding the deployed decoys and accurately hitting both F-15J fighters, setting off two red sparks in the sky.


    The pilots of the two F-15J fighters, seeing the dire situation, had ejected early on and parachuted to safety. Thus, under the illuminated skies from the sparks above, two pristine white parachutes bloomed¡­


    The three Japanese patrol ships below, which had been happily chatting away, were taken aback when they suddenly witnessed their aerial assets being destroyed by mysterious missiles. They were momentarily stunned, even forgetting to continue their banter. They stared blankly at the parachuting pilots in the sky, their minds failing to comprehend what had just unfolded.


    Little Gu, the captain¡¯s son on the Helong, was live-streaming when he captured the moment the two missiles destroyed the F-15Js, and he became so excited that he couldn¡¯t contain himself, shouting loudly on the live stream. The internet users watching his live broadcast were also thrilled to see the footage, and they started calling friends to spread the news. Within a very short time, the number of people watching Little Gu¡¯s live broadcast surged to over one hundred thousand.


    In the world, there have been many engagements between fighter jets, but the footage of the jets being hit by missiles is usually very blurry and unclear. Therefore, when such a clear footage of missiles hitting fighter jets was captured, everyone was incredibly excited. They completely forgot that this was a cruel aerial battle, where the losing side could suffer fatalities¡­


    Yan Fei¡¯s drone had appeared abruptly and destroyed the two F-15J fighters in less than a minute, demonstrating extremely high combat efficiency. Then the drone quickly approached the area of the incident at high speed. Almost at the same moment the Japanese F-15Js were destroyed, it spotted the helicopter midair and swiftly approached. A burst of 30-millimeter naval cannon fire was unleashed, exploding the evasive helicopter in midair.


    Seeing their own helicopter blasted by a US fighter, which then approached them appearing about to attack, the crew on the Fushima patrol ship suddenly realized the danger. Faced with a life-or-death situation, the commander on the Fushima was so terrified he became pale as a ghost, his previous bravado vanishing in an instant, to the point of being unable to issue orders. It was only with repeated reminders from his deputy that the commander began to issue orders for a dispersed retreat and reported the current situation to the rear. Thus, the three Japanese patrol ships ceased their harassment of the Helong and began to flee in three different directions.

 Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Chapter 106: Break It as Easily as Crushing Dry Weeds (Revised) _2

    Chapter 157: Chapter 106: Break It as Easily as Crushing Dry Weeds (Revised) _2


    Yan Fei was originally aiming for a substantial Merit, so how could he possibly let these chief culprits from Japan just get away?


    The Drone made a turn and chased after a fleeing Japanese patrol ship, then launched two AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles. The two missiles, trailing white smoke, flew one after the other toward the patrol ship. In a flash, they caught up to the fleeing ship. A large explosion occurred at the waterline of the hull, blasting a huge hole through it. Then, the second missile followed into the hole and exploded inside the ship. This explosion not only enlarged the hole in the hull but also damaged the patrol ship¡¯s structure, causing the ship to lose power and become motionless.


    While the structure of a patrol ship is stronger than that of ordinary ships, it is still far from the durability of military vessels, and thus it was easily breached by the two AIM-120 Missiles. In just a short time, large amounts of seawater rushed into the hull. The patrol ship quickly lost its balance and capsized. If the captain hadn¡¯t realized the situation was dire and issued the order to abandon ship, most of the crew would have gone down with the ship.


    It was Yan Fei¡¯s first attack on a naval ship, and he managed to take down a patrol boat, which shocked the other two patrol ships. They hurriedly accelerated in an attempt to escape the fate of being attacked by the drone. But how could they possibly escape from a drone equipped with Quantum Radar? If it was not for the need to conceal the drone¡¯s ability to attack multiple targets simultaneously, a single missile strike from the drone could have sunk all three patrol boats at once. He chose to attack one at a time to hide the drone¡¯s powerful capability while also putting tremendous pressure on the Japanese, torturing them mentally.


    After the drone sank the first patrol ship, it did not bother with the crewmen floating on the sea surface. Instead, it made a turn ahead, changed direction to chase another small patrol ship, and launched two AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles again. Just like before, the patrol ship was sunk by the missiles, leaving a large number of Japanese crew members floating on the sea.


    The fleeing commander of the Hirashima was pale, not expecting a US Forces Fighter Jet to suddenly appear and attack, causing his side to lose two F-15J Fighters, one helicopter, and two patrol ships in a short amount of time. It now seemed that his Hirashima could not escape the same fate. What in the world was happening? Had the United States declared war on Japan? The fear of the two atomic bombs that had once been dropped on Japan by the United States surfaced again in the commander¡¯s heart, and the ambition to dominate the world faded away.


    Before the commander of the Hirashima could think of a way to solve the current situation, the drone in the sky turned back and launched two AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles at the Hirashima. Although the Hirashima was a patrol ship, it was equipped with a 20-millimeter machine gun. Seeing the missiles approaching and their commander incapacitated, the executive officer quickly ordered to intercept the incoming missiles. The patrol ship opened fire, but the machine gun, which could only shoot straight due to its angle, couldn¡¯t hit the missiles flying low over the sea.


    A loud ¡°boom¡± was heard as the missiles hit the waterline of the Hirashima. To Yan Fei¡¯s disappointment, the Hirashima, although called a patrol ship, was actually a small warship with an extremely solid Hull structure. The AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles couldn¡¯t breach its defense, so they couldn¡¯t sink it as they had done with the others before.


    However, Yan Fei was not discouraged. He immediately switched the type of missile, changing from the AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile to the Enhanced AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missile, and then fired two Anti-Tank Missiles at the Hirashima. The two Anti-Tank Missiles, trailing white smoke, successively hit the same waterline position on the Hirashima.


    The first Anti-Tank Missile made a small hole in the hull of the Hirashima, and the second one enlarged it. Then the drone fired another AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missile. The missile entered the hull of the Hirashima through the large hole created by the Anti-Tank Missiles and caused a violent explosion inside, inflicting massive damage to the Hirashima.


    The engine of the Hirashima was destroyed, instantly losing the power to move forward, and it halted on the sea surface. With a large amount of seawater pouring in at the waterline, the hull tilted, and in just two short minutes, the Hirashima capsized. The commander of the Hirashima had completely lost the ability to think, and all the crew members abandoned ship under the executive officer¡¯s command. With the help of an assistant, the commander himself got to a lifeboat and watched as the Hirashima sank rapidly; his face was ashen, not knowing what had happened. His groin was damp¡ªwhether from urine he had scared out or seawater he had touched was unknown¡­


    The drone had single-handedly resolved the Japanese airplanes and patrol boats, leaving only Taiwan¡¯s Helong on the sea surface, but the Helong was also taking on a lot of water and was close to sinking. Below the sea surface, the United States¡¯ Seawolf Attack Submarine noticed the changes above the water. It surfaced rapidly, stopping 20 meters beneath the sea surface, and from there it monitored everything happening on the sea.


    On another front, two Huaxia Fighter Jets detected the incident in the territorial waters through their onboard radar. While reporting back, they headed toward the area of the incident.

 Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Chapter 106: Break It as Easily as Crushing Dry Weeds (Revised) _3

    Chapter 158: Chapter 106: Break It as Easily as Crushing Dry Weeds (Revised) _3


    In space, several small satellites swiftly adjusted their orbits due to the incident, directing their gaze toward the Diaoyu Islands waters to observe the scene.


    The Drone flew over the area where the incident occurred, and the sea surface was littered with numerous Japanese crew members. There was also a small lifeboat crowded with people, with many more Japanese crew members clinging to the sides of the boat. Yan Fei refrained from attacking these stranded Japanese crew members, although he very much wanted to do so. He knew that he was definitely spotted by satellites above, and if he attacked those crew members, the images would undoubtedly be captured and he would be labeled a terrorist by the world. Even though he was currently masquerading under the guise of the US Forces, he was bound to be exposed sooner or later. Hence, for the sake of his future reputation, he decided to spare the floating Japanese crew members. Had it been the dead of night, he would have long since fired the Naval Cannon and done away with those cast into the sea.


    On the Helong, Little Gu was documenting the entire process of the drone annihilating the Japanese patrol ship and fighter jets. He was extremely excited; in his many years as an Anchor, he had never captured such explosive footage. He could already foresee that these videos would change his life from now on.


    After Yan Fei took out the Japanese patrol boats and fighter jets, not only did he earn a large number of Merit Points, but he also vented the resentment in his heart, suddenly feeling refreshed and invigorated. Then, using his Quantum Radar, he detected that Chinese fighters were fast approaching the scene, and he did not want to engage with them. With a swift maneuver, he lowered his altitude and accelerated towards the northeast. It was at that moment that the seawater ahead began to boil and a missile broke through the sea surface, soaring into mid-air toward the Drone.


    Yan Fei sneered coldly. While his main targets were the Japanese fighters and patrol boats, the Quantum Radar had been constantly monitoring the activity of the Seawolf attack nuclear submarine beneath the sea surface. He had refrained from attacking the submarine because he did not want to reveal the Drone¡¯s capability to hit submerged targets. Now, the submarine had initiated a close-range attack, launching a sub-launched variant of an anti-aircraft missile at him. But Yan Fei had been attentive to its movements; as soon as the missile was launched, before it even ascended, he had detected it. With a burst of speed, he left the area swiftly.


    The missile launched from the Seawolf-class Nuclear Submarine was an Anti-aircraft Missile reaching only 2.5 Mach in cruise speed, primarily meant for air defense operations. To use it against a Drone capable of speeds up to 3 Mach was futile, as it would not even graze a hair of the Drone. But had it not been for the Drone¡¯s Quantum Radar scanning ability, alerting it to the ambush by the lurking Seawolf submarine, it might have been surprised by the Anti-aircraft Missile.


    Yan Fei also recognized the formidability of the Seawolf-class submarine; although his Drone now had underwater attack capabilities, the downgraded AIM-120 Air-to-Air Missiles it carried were absolutely incapable of breaching the Hull of a Seawolf. If it couldn¡¯t penetrate the Hull of the Seawolf, the Drone would not be awarded any Merit Points in its assessment, instead exposing its underwater attack potential. Therefore, Yan Fei had no choice but to simply evade and not engage in fruitless efforts.


    Under Satellite Surveillance from outer space, the Drone flew rapidly northeast, apparently heading toward the largest Air Force Base of the United States of America in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As the Drone continued to fly, a thunderstorm cloud appeared ahead of it. Instead of altering its course, the Drone flew directly into the storm cloud, using the heavy cloud cover to break line of sight with the satellites in space, then quickly dipped its nose downward, submerged below the sea surface, and swiftly changed direction, sneaking towards Shanghai.


    The satellites lost track of the Drone as their vision was obstructed by the thunderstorm cloud, and despite the wait, the Drone did not emerge from the storm. On the Chinese side, it was more convenient¡ªthey immediately dispatched two Fighter Jets to investigate, but by the time they arrived, aside from the tumultuous dark clouds and lightning, they saw nothing; their onboard radars returned no targets.


    Subsequently, reconnaissance aircraft from both the US Forces and Japanese arrived at the area, only to find nothing besides lightning, bewildered about the whereabouts of the F-15 Fighter. Thus, considering the violent thunderstorm below, they could only speculate that the Fighter crashed in the storm. But in their hearts, they did not believe the Fighter would make such a rudimentary mistake and crash due to nature¡¯s fury; surely it was hiding somewhere and they simply couldn¡¯t find it for the time being.


    The Drone¡¯s mission was nothing short of perfect: not only did it rescue the Taiwanese fishing vessel, but it also sank a Japanese patrol boat and airplane, earning a great deal of Merit Points.


    Yan Fei was very satisfied in his heart. His Auxiliary Brain detailed the Merit Points earned by the Drone:


    For launching missiles in the Diaoyu Islands waters and taking down two F-15J Fighter Jets, awarded 1000 Merit Points (500 points per F-15 Fighter); for downing a Sea Patrol Helicopter, awarded 100 Merit Points (100 points per Patrol Helicopter); for sinking a large Patrol Ship, awarded 1500 Merit Points (1500 points for a large Patrol Ship, non-military); for sinking two medium-sized Patrol Ships, awarded 1000 Merit Points (500 points for a medium-sized Patrol Ship, non-military); for killing 32 enemies, awarded 32 points.


    Total Merit Points earned from this sortie: 3632 points, bringing the total to 7525 points.


    Unbeknownst to many, the Level 4 Drone, with only two sorties, had accumulated a total of 7525 Merit Points. Had it been a Level 3 Drone, it was almost upgraded, requiring only 10000 points. Though the upgrade requirement for Level 4 Drones is a massive 100000 points, which seems far off, the ease with which a Level 4 Drone accumulates Merit Points makes its upgrade process much faster than that of a Level 3 Drone.


    Facing the F-15 Fighters, which previously could only be overcome by ambush, the Level 4 Drone was supremely powerful, executing them with an Instant Kill¡ªall as easy and simple as cutting through dry weeds or chopping vegetables.


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 Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Chapter 107: The Second Application

    Chapter 162: Chapter 107: The Second Application


    The air battle over the critical sea area, influenced by Little Gu, the son of the captain of the Helong ship from Taiwan, through his live broadcast on the social networking site Live or Die, quickly became known to the entire world as the video spread rapidly as netizens shared it everywhere.


    The Chinese people were unaware of the drone¡¯s true identity and even thought The United States of America had declared war on Japan. Consequently, the internet was filled with schadenfreude as well as condemnation of the Japanese patrol ships for their brutal treatment of our crew, attempting to sink our ships and then conspire to steal wealth and murder.


    Taiwan kept a nervous silence. Their greatest backers against the mainland were The United States of America and Japan, and now that these two heavyweights were clashing, they dared not offend either party, opting for silence instead. Speaking out could potentially offend someone, so they preferred to say nothing to show their impartiality.


    The United States of America and Japan were embroiled in a squabble and had no energy left to deal with Taiwan. Should the mainland attack now, what could they do? Flee and become refugees? Not knowing the crux of the situation, Taiwan¡¯s authorities were unusually obedient during this time, playing the ostrich and not daring to broach topics that could irritate the mainland, fearful of attracting attention.


    Japan was in an uproar, yet they dared not blame the US side. They could only protest against their own national officials, believing that it was the communication breakdown between these officials and the US side that led to the unprovoked attack on their airplanes and patrol ships by US forces. Their resentment surged as the Red Dragon Submarine and its crew, previously captured by China, had not yet been returned, and now they¡¯ve lost two F-15J Fighters and three patrol ships, fueling their anger with old grievances. They lashed out at their domestic officials with severe condemnation.


    If it weren¡¯t for the slight recovery in popularity when the Japanese Prime Minister shook hands with the new President of The United States of America a few days ago, the Japanese Prime Minister might have faced another impeachment motion from the opposition party. Fortunately, the Japanese people were unaware of the extent of their losses at the hands of the unmanned aerial vehicle in terms of personnel, weapons, and equipment; otherwise, even if the Japanese Prime Minister had physically attacked the new President of The United States of America on the spot, he wouldn¡¯t have been able to regain his people¡¯s trust.


    Also under attack from the Japanese public were the Taiwan authorities. They blamed Taiwan as the primary culprit, arguing that if it weren¡¯t for Taiwan¡¯s fishing boats¡¯ invasion into their Senkaku Islands, they wouldn¡¯t have had a military conflict with their close ally, The United States of America. This accusation deeply saddened those in Taiwan who were sympathetic to Japan, who had always regarded the Japanese as their kin, wishing to become Japanese themselves; yet now they wondered, why did their kin seek trouble with them whenever things went wrong?


    The United States of America, meanwhile, found itself in a quandary, a bitter reality it couldn¡¯t voice. They had conducted a thorough investigation and confirmed that none of their latest model F-15 Fighter Jets had been on a mission in the area of the incident. Further analysis of satellite images revealed that the F-15 lacked any distinctive livery, suggesting it wasn¡¯t American. Although the F-15 Fighter Jet was sold worldwide by American arms dealers, with many nations¡¯ air forces equipped with such planes, only The United States of America had the latest model. Therefore, suspicions arose that this latest model F-15 must belong to the US Forces themselves.


    That raised the question: if the US Forces weren¡¯t operating an F-15 in the disturbed sea area, and the F-15 spotted in the Diaoyu Islands waters wasn¡¯t theirs, who manufactured it and to which power did it belong?


    At that time, a Seawolf-class Attack Nuclear Submarine from The United States of America happened to be on an undercover mission in the Diaoyu Islands waters. They detected the anomaly with the F-15 and even launched a missile sneak attack on it. Although the missiles missed the F-15, the submarine collected a substantial amount of data about it.


    That data indicated that the F-15¡¯s escape speed reached Mach 3, far exceeding the performance of the American prototype. They also found that this latest model F-15 Fighter Jet was about 20% larger in every dimension than their prototypes.


    It was the discovery of this data, significantly different from the American prototype, that reminded US Forces of previous events in Africa and Japan involving the ¡°Predator Drone¡± enhancement. In those incidents, mysterious drones masquerading as US fighter jets had appeared without any markings, demonstrating combat power that far exceeded the original models. However, that drone had vanished after the previous battle, leaving no trace for them to study it further.


    Now that US Forces had encountered another unmarked, enhanced version of the F-15 Fighter, they had a hunch that this F-15 could be significant trouble, bringing them an ¡°unusual surprise.¡± Due to the stark difference in appearance between Predator Drones and the F-15, the US intelligence department had not yet linked the two for analysis.


    Nevertheless, eager to obtain the latest information and locate this F-15, US Forces had no choice but to swallow their pride and contact the Japanese intelligence department. They had to restart intelligence and communication efforts to search for clues to the enhanced F-15 Fighter Jet.


    Yan Fei was unaware that his Level 4 Drone Avatar¡¯s daylit strike would cause such a commotion, but he relished the thrill of playing the initiator¡¯s ¡®God¡¯s eye view¡¯ as he watched the involved parties engage in a fierce war of words. Previously powerless, he could only witness these international issues as a bystander, at best expressing verbal condemnation, which was ultimately futile. Now, with the ability to influence world affairs and affect diplomatic shifts in several countries and regions with just one strike, he felt a surge of pride, as if with the Drone in his hand, he held the world in his palm.

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    Chapter 163: Chapter 107 Application Number 2_2


    But because of this, Yan Fei was even more cautious in his use of the Drone Avatar, afraid to let any slip show. Otherwise, given the huge losses the Drone had inflicted on the United States of America and Japan, once his identity was exposed, even the country might not be able to protect him. He would have no choice but to flee and fight to the death.


    In the following days, there were several incidents of conflict between Japanese fishermen and Chinese fishermen in the territorial waters around China. With some people deliberately stirring things up, these incidents became widely discussed. As long as one could connect to the Internet, it was clear that everyone was talking about them.


    However, Yan Fei managed to restrain himself and did not deploy the Drone to attack. He subconsciously felt that deploying the Drone too frequently was not a good thing, but what he didn¡¯t know was that these fishing disputes were actually orchestrated by the United States of America and Japan. They had laid traps in the disputed waters, hoping to lure out the covert F-15 Fighter and either capture or shoot it down. Yan Fei¡¯s caution inadvertently allowed him to avoid a potentially fatal disaster.


    The Chinese side was well aware of the actions of the United States and Japan, but did not prevent them. They wanted to use the opportunity to find out the origin of the F-15 Fighter. Intelligence indicated that the F-15 Fighter was very likely operated by a Chinese person, or at least by someone sympathetic to China¡¯s plight. Therefore, the Chinese side also wanted to identify this hidden force, as no one would tolerate such a powerful military asset outside the control of the government within their territory.


    To the disappointment of all parties involved, Yan Fei, because of his newfound caution, did not fall for the traps, and this helped him avoid the danger of exposure.


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    Since Yan Fei rejected the financing and investment proposal from Green Pine Capital, the relationship between the two entities had soured completely. Those international agents who had initially contacted Dream Foods and initiated negotiations suddenly abandoned talks, refusing to become international agents for Weight Loss Cookies. Their consecutive withdrawals also led other agents to pull out, causing the bid to enter the international market with Weight Loss Cookies to temporarily come to a halt.


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping were certain that Green Pine Capital was sabotaging them in retaliation for Yan Fei not allowing them to invest in his Company. As a competent entrepreneur, Lu Pingping was naturally inclined to expand and strengthen the enterprise, so she was worried that Weight Loss Cookies could not enter the vast international market.


    In order to break through Green Pine Capital¡¯s blockade against Dream Foods, Lu Pingping began analyzing the data of the European agents who had suddenly withdrawn and found that some of them were not invested in by Green Pine Capital. Their sudden withdrawal was due to confusion and believing some rumors, following the crowd, and choosing to pull out. Therefore, Lu Pingping decided to tackle them one by one, using these few agents as a breakthrough point to develop them into agents for Weight Loss Cookies in Europe. But lately, she had been too busy to travel to Europe herself and had to send her secretary, Liu Tingting, to negotiate on her behalf.


    Under Lu Pingping¡¯s guidance, Liu Tingting¡¯s business capabilities had improved rapidly, and she was capable of handling matters independently. Entrusted with this important mission by Lu Pingping, she immediately took her assistant and headed to Europe to develop new markets for the Company, vowing to break through Green Pine Capital¡¯s encirclement and carve out a new scenario in Europe.


    Lu Pingping did her best to develop the enterprise¡¯s business, but Yan Fei wasn¡¯t concerned at all with introducing Weight Loss Cookies into the European market; he had his focus elsewhere. Having spent a large sum of capital to collect experimental data and summaries from major laboratories around the world on the immune system, the gaps and inaccuracies in the data had been filled. The significantly enhanced Auxiliary Brain, after countless simulations and deductions, finally decoded a new technology involving the addition of Skin Antibodies to the immune system, marking the second practical application of the immune system.


    In this new technology, new Skin Antibodies could be added to the immune system. Once Skin Antibodies appeared in the immune system, any skin parasites present on human skin would be detected immediately by the immune system, and then T Cells or Phagocytic Cells in the immune system would engulf these tiny parasites, thus preventing any trouble from skin parasites in humans.


    Moreover, these Skin Antibodies possessed a memory regeneration function that could promote automatic recovery and restoration of damaged skin. Skin Antibodies were widely present during human infancy, which is one of the reasons infants¡¯ skin is always radiant. However, as humans enter puberty, these Skin Antibodies quickly disappear, causing human skin to deteriorate over time and various skin parasites to emerge. As a result, people need to use cosmetics and medicine to maintain healthy and beautiful skin.


    Skin Antibody Application is extensive and can detect anomalies in the body such as skin scars, color, blemishes, and sagging. Once the immune system detects these abnormalities, it activates the Skin Repair Program to restore the skin automatically based on original memory. This means that with Skin Antibodies, under the action of the immune system, human skin will always be in perfect condition, free from scars, color inconsistencies, blemishes, or sagging. As a result, people could look younger and more beautiful without makeup.

 Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Chapter 107 The 2nd Application _3

    Chapter 164: Chapter 107 The 2nd Application _3


    The Auxiliary Brain had already deciphered the technology for adding Skin Antibodies to the Immune System. However, the medicine used to deliver these antibodies was not yet perfected, with certain side effects still present. The Auxiliary Brain was now optimizing this medicine, aiming to enhance its effectiveness while completely eliminating side effects for perfect utilization.


    To reap more economic benefits, Yan Fei decided to customize antibody addition based on different skin areas. For instance, antibodies tailored for the skin around the eyes, facial, hands, feet, scar diminishment, Facial Freckle Removal, Skin Whitening, and Parasite removal among others. Once the technology extrapolation system of the Auxiliary Brain worked out the specific techniques for regional antibody addition according to these requirements, Yan Fei would possess a full set of cosmetics technology, becoming an absolute sovereign of the cosmetics market. After the success of the Weight Loss Cookies, Dream Technology was poised to introduce another golden goose. Compared to the cookies, this direct application of Immune System technology on skin held broader and more profound applications with an even larger market. It had the potential to significantly enhance the influence of Dream Technology.


    Although the technology was still in its infancy and it wasn¡¯t known when it would be perfected, Yan Fei could prepare in advance. Thus, he instructed Lu Pingping to acquire a cosmetics production Factory nearby Shanghai, preparing for the potential product manufacturing.


    With her previous experiences, Lu Pingping didn¡¯t find Yan Fei¡¯s request surprising but was instead very excited, as this signified that the Company would soon release a brand-new product. She started to scout Factories around Shanghai to find a suitable target.


    On another front, Lu Pingping also started contacting the Shanghai Municipal Government, proposing plans to buy a plot of land in the city area to construct the Company¡¯s super skyscraper. However, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping were disappointed to learn that the urban development of Shanghai was so mature that there were no large parcels of land available. Purchasing small plots from various owners not only faced the possibility of exorbitant prices, but also the issue of holdouts. Their skyscraper project could fail if even one owner was unwilling to sell.


    Hence, Yan Fei adjusted his aim. Settling for the second best, he looked towards the Suburbs of Shanghai and no longer insisted on undeveloped land. He then discovered an unfinished 45-story building on the eastern outskirts of Shanghai. This large Unfinished Building halted construction due to the sudden rupture in funding from the sponsor. While other Enterprises had intended to take over the land and the Unfinished Building, they had to abandon the idea after site inspections.


    The entire building was designed to the highest standards. Despite having only 45 floors, the building was 240 meters tall with a total area of 250,000 square meters. Chosen materials for the construction were of the highest standards, amounting to a staggering cost of 8 billion RMB, not including decoration expenses. To put this in perspective, the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai, the Shanghai City Center Building, stands at 632 meters and cost only 14.8 billion RMB. Since building costs exponentially increase with height, spending 8 billion on a 45-story building was seen as an extravagant expense.


    Even if Yan Fei had to construct a new 45-story building from scratch, the cost wouldn¡¯t exceed 1 billion. Hence, when potential buyers learned that the construction cost of this building reached 8 billion, they immediately withdrew their interest.


    When Yan Fei and Lu Pingping learned about this building, they initially visited out of curiosity but found that it met their requirements unexpectedly well. Yan Fei became interested and promptly invited architectural experts to inspect the building. The inspection revealed the building materials were indeed of the highest standard and value, though one couldn¡¯t claim the building was the sturdiest in the World, it would withstand earthquakes below 9 on the Richter scale without collapsing. Even if it were hit by a Bomb during a war, only partial damage would occur, rather than a complete collapse.


    The experts involved in the inspection praised the building¡¯s quality, declaring they had never encountered a more solid construction in their lives. These expert assessments gave Yan Fei immense confidence. If he were to construct such a building himself, it would require at least two years. And considering his demands for quality would be similar, the investment was likely to be on par with this half-finished skyscraper. Seeing this as an opportunity, he became keen on acquiring it.


    Thus, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping quietly conferred.


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Pingping, how much cash does our Company have on hand right now?¡±


    Lu Pingping didn¡¯t need to consult any records, as she knew the data by heart, ¡°The Company struggled initially with sales, but later achieved a rapid breakthrough. In the past ten days or so, daily sales have exceeded 50,000 boxes, and over the past three days, that figure has stabilized at over 100,000 boxes per day. This means we¡¯re bringing in at least 200 million RMB daily. Since the Company hasn¡¯t made any significant investments recently, the previous turnover has barely been touched, leaving us with 6.7 billion RMB in cash right now.¡±


    Yan Fei was astounded, he hadn¡¯t expected the Company¡¯s account to hold so much money. He had always been somewhat lax; though he did study management for a while at Lu Pingping¡¯s behest, he couldn¡¯t stick with it, and eventually all matters reverted back to Lu Pingping. He only occasionally checked the account balance and would secretly revel in the figures for a bit, not realizing that in just a few days, the balance had increased so significantly.


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 Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Chapter 108: The Conspiracy Strikes

    Chapter 165: Chapter 108: The Conspiracy Strikes


    Having discovered that there were no issues with the Company¡¯s funds, Yan Fei said, ¡°Pingping, I¡¯ve decided to purchase that Unfinished Building and use it as our Company¡¯s future Headquarters.¡±


    Lu Pingping frowned and said, ¡°Although that building is sturdy, its cost is too high and doesn¡¯t comply with the cost-control principle. Plus, while its main construction has been completed, it hasn¡¯t been fitted out at all. After buying it, we would need to keep investing money into it, driving its cost even higher. I always feel that this isn¡¯t necessary and it¡¯s simply too wasteful.¡±


    Recently, Yan Fei had been living a life of life and death. During his time in Japan, he even slept with one eye open, so he took safety very seriously. In choosing the Company¡¯s Headquarters, he also made safety a top priority. He couldn¡¯t fully trust those ordinary buildings, for fear that one day they might be set on fire or bombed. He might not even have time to react before getting killed. Staying in such a sturdy building, at the very least, would give him enough time to respond to danger and not end up a confused ghost.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Pingping, I know the cost of this building is a bit high, but it¡¯s still acceptable for us at present. And since its main construction is already finished, but yet to be decorated, it¡¯s convenient for us to plan the interior design. Don¡¯t you want to arrange the Office Building you work in according to your own wishes?¡±


    Upon hearing Yan Fei¡¯s seductive suggestion, the previously opposed Lu Pingping started to feel tempted. Women are naturally inclined to beautify things, not only themselves but also their rooms. A building that is ready for Lu Pingping to design and plan could satisfy all her dreams about house design and planning.


    Seeing that Lu Pingping was somewhat tempted, Yan Fei quickly struck while the iron was hot and said, ¡°Only such a sturdy building can protect our safety. Have you forgotten about that time when the Japanese barged into our Office intending to take us away?¡±


    After being reminded by Yan Fei, Lu Pingping suddenly recalled the scene where Hideo Oogawa almost kidnapped her and Yan Fei, which instantly sent a shiver down her spine. She hastily said, ¡°I understand. Since you like this building so much, let¡¯s go ahead and buy it!¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Then we must have someone contact the Shanghai Municipal Government as soon as possible to submit our purchase proposal and then enter the negotiation phase. I hope to acquire the building in the shortest possible time and start the design and renovation work. It¡¯s July now, and I hope we can move into this building by the end of this year.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Whether we can move into this building by the end of the year largely depends on the efficiency of the Government. But I¡¯ll do my best, and hope everything goes as planned! By the way, do we need to take out a loan from a bank to buy this building?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°It¡¯s better for us not to take out bank loans. It¡¯s not that I¡¯m worried about high bank interest rates, but that I don¡¯t trust them. Bank loans always require something as collateral, right? What¡¯s the most valuable thing in our Company? The first thing is definitely the Weight Loss Cookies formula, which we can¡¯t put up as collateral. The second would be the Company¡¯s shares. As soon as we request a loan, the bank will definitely want our shares as mortgage collateral, and they¡¯d assess the value of these shares according to their own standards. If our Company¡¯s development remains smooth and cash flow is abundant, then sure, everything¡¯s fine, the bank won¡¯t give us trouble because we can bring them huge benefits. But if something goes wrong with our Company, the bank might immediately reduce the assessed price of the mortgage collateral and then pressure us to add more collateral or repay the loan right away. If that happens, our Company might end up being devoured by the bank. So I¡¯d rather our Company develop slowly than seek financing from others, borrow money, or take loans from banks.¡±


    As an expert in management and well versed in the workings of capital, Lu Pingping grew anxious after listening to Yan Fei and said, ¡°Fei, I understand your concerns, and the situations you described do happen in reality. But in business, it¡¯s important to share benefits, and monopolizing is the last thing we want. If we don¡¯t bring the banking consortium into our circle of interests, they will stand by when we need their help in the future or even kick us when we¡¯re down. You should realize how powerful interest groups

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    Chapter 166: Chapter 108: The Conspiracy Strikes_2


    Yan Fei pinched the bridge of his nose and said, ¡°Let¡¯s see if we can also buy the land around this unfinished building.¡±


    Lu Pingping immediately asked, ¡°What are you planning to do? Build a new building on the nearby land?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°We only need this one building for the headquarters. I want to buy the land next to it to build our new food processing factory there.¡±


    Lu Pingping, curious, asked, ¡°Isn¡¯t our food processing factory operating very well? Why do you suddenly want to build a brand-new food processing factory here? The land here is not affordable, and it¡¯s such a waste to use it for a food factory.¡±


    Yan Fei sighed and said, ¡°I¡¯ve recently received some information that the land our current factory producing weight loss cookies is on is leased from someone else, and its right to use might very likely be reclaimed by the township.¡±


    Lu Pingping was shocked and quickly asked, ¡°Our food processing factory has a formal contract signed with the township, and there are still three years left on the contract, meaning we can use this plot of land for another three years. How can they reclaim the land now?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Our food processing factory is making too much money, and the employee benefits are good. Farmers in the nearby townships all want to work at the factory. The workers who previously worked at the factory had left the company because the previous owner had ceased production, but seeing the food factory thrive under our acquisition, they wanted to work for us again. However, after an assessment, we found that they did not qualify and thus rejected them. These people are all local to the townships and have thus become dissatisfied, putting pressure on the townships to reclaim the land from the food factory as a form of revenge.¡±


    Lu Pingping was aware of this, as the decision was indeed made by her. She just did not expect these people to hold such a grudge and apply pressure on the township to reclaim the land, aiming to undermine them.


    Yan Fei continued, ¡°But these people don¡¯t have that much power. Even if they shout themselves hoarse, they won¡¯t achieve their goal. Actually, behind them, there hides a group with hidden agendas. This group, having missed out on jumping aboard the rapid success of our weight loss cookies, wants to take our company down, or use this situation to blackmail us into letting them forcibly invest in our company. In short, their aim is to get a piece of the action. And it¡¯s precisely because of their involvement that the township is under immense pressure. Although they haven¡¯t taken a stance yet, it may not be long before they compromise and take action against our food factory¡¯s land.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Even so, the township can¡¯t just tear up the agreement and force us to leave, right?¡±


    Yan Fei, feeling somewhat frustrated, said, ¡°I¡¯ve already investigated this. The previous owner of the food factory used improper means to obtain the land-use rights, including bribing township officials. Now, the official who accepted the bribes has been caught. In other words, the way we acquired this land is illegal, and the other party has tangible evidence. As long as the township uses this as an excuse to void our signed contract, we don¡¯t have much of a choice. Legally speaking, we are at fault.¡±


    Having weathered many storms, Lu Pingping quickly grasped Yan Fei¡¯s meaning but felt a sense of injustice. These people did not assist her when she was just starting, yet now that the fruit ripens, they dare to reach out and pluck it. She said, ¡°How did you find out about this?¡±


    Yan Fei, of course, did not have such influence to learn so quickly that someone was targeting him. It was when he let the Auxiliary Brain download materials from the Internet that it collected a vast amount of information concerning incidents happening around Shanghai. Using its powerful filtering capabilities, the Auxiliary Brain sifted out information related to ¡°Dream Technology¡± and ¡°Yan Fei.¡± After analyzing it, he came to this conclusion.


    Though this group specifically targeting Yan Fei didn¡¯t intentionally show themselves, they left trails during their online exchanges. The Auxiliary Brain couldn¡¯t access their confidential information, but even with the publicly available information on the Internet, Yan Fei had identified this faction¡¯s existence and the crisis he faced. That was why he wanted to take precautionary measures well in advance.


    However, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t reveal the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s role to Lu Pingping. He said, ¡°Have you forgotten who developed this product? These research institutions might focus on scientific research, but they wield considerable power and have their own channels of information. They had already uncovered these people¡¯s conspiracies. They can¡¯t directly confront these individuals due to other reasons, so they told me to be prepared.¡±


    Nothing is more feared in the world than being caught off guard. If, during the high sales season for Dream Foods¡¯ weight loss cookies, the land of the food processing factory gets reclaimed by the township, causing production to halt, it could have a massive impact on Dream Foods. Not only would they lose a significant market share, but they would also have to compensate agents and consumers for breach of contract. If such a situation arises, it would seriously hurt Dream Technology.

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    Chapter 167: Chapter 108: The Conspiracy Strikes_3


    This was also the reason why Yan Fei did not want to take out a loan from the bank at this time. Should Dream Technology encounter any significant problems, the bank would certainly come fiercely and swallow up this golden goose, leaving nothing for Yan Fei.


    Among the information Yan Fei had obtained was that the property owners of the headquarters building had been persuaded by that small group, ready to cooperate in evicting his Company from the building unawares, leaving Dream Technology without a place to work. It was precisely because of this information that Yan Fei insisted on securing that solid building immediately, so that no one could drive him out.


    The scheme targeting them was extremely malicious. Once suddenly executed, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping might be caught off guard, possibly descending into chaos, or even facing utter defeat. But now that the plot had been discovered by Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, they had a response plan ready, allowing them to easily avoid this crisis crafted specifically against them.


    Consequently, Lu Pingping sped up negotiations with the Shanghai Municipal Government regarding the ownership of the building. To take possession of the building as quickly as possible, Dream Technology even made a huge concession on the price, ultimately reaching a deal for 7.8 billion RMB.


    In the meantime, Lu Pingping declined loan offers from banks that had heard the news, choosing instead to pay the entire 7.8 billion RMB in cash. However, when she wanted to purchase the 200 mu of land near the Unfinished Building as well, she was rejected by the Shanghai Municipal Government. The reason was that the land area was simply too extensive, and Shanghai had no precedent for selling such a large parcel of land in one transaction. They did indicate, however, that the land would enter the auction process soon, and Dream Technology could secure the right to use this land by outbidding competitors at that time.


    Yan Fei¡¯s special request had been declined, and he seemed a bit discouraged. But behind the scenes, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had found a Food Processing Factory in the development zone of Suzhou, a neighboring province to Shanghai. By offering attractive terms, they successfully bought this factory.


    When he started his business, Yan Fei was tight on funds and had no choice but to buy a small factory without its own land. Now that Dream Technology had ample funds, his purchase of factories became much bolder. The Food Processing Factory was a large-scale one, located in the Jinshan City Development Zone beneath Suzhou, possessing a full 500 mu of land with complete land procedures, well-equipped manufacturing facilities, and, importantly, a sufficient number of qualified production workers. Once Yan Fei shut down the food production factory in Shanghai, this place could immediately take over the production of Weight Loss Cookies.


    Purchasing the Food Processing Factory cost Yan Fei 1.5 billion RMB, but the factory would now be entirely owned by Dream Technology, including the adjoining plot of land, along with the buildings and equipment on it, which all belonged to the Company. From now on, Yan Fei no longer had to fear others cutting off his lifeline, as long as he could continue to produce quality products. Dream Technology could then grow bigger and better.


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping acted in secrecy, without attracting attention. On the surface, the newly purchased Food Processing Factory did not show anything unusual; they still produced and sold their previous products. However, in secrecy, the factory¡¯s equipment had been transformed, and workers had been trained, all set for the official production of Weight Loss Cookies.


    That night, Yan Fei was tracking online news for the latest activities of that small group when suddenly he received a call. He noticed it was an international call from Africa. Stirred by curiosity, he quickly answered the call and heard a crisp voice.


    ¡°Little Fei, how are you? This is Wen Rou.¡±


    Yan Fei longed for Wen Rou day and night, and although he had not sought her out due to Drone work and other tasks, hearing her call now filled him with joy. He replied, ¡°Little Rou, I¡¯m doing well. I¡¯m so happy to get your call.¡±


    Wen Rou happily said, ¡°Little Fei, our Doctors Without Borders¡¯ medical assistance work in Africa has just ended, and we¡¯re on a break. I¡¯m planning to visit China and wondering if you would welcome me?¡±


    Overjoyed, Yan Fei replied enthusiastically, ¡°Welcome, more than welcome! When will you arrive in China? I will come to meet you.¡±


    Wen Rou responded with joy, ¡°We¡¯re currently at Kenya Airport. I was thinking of going back to the United States with the others, but I remembered the history and beautiful scenic spots of China you once told me about. I want to see them for myself. Since you¡¯re welcoming me, I can go buy a ticket now, and I should be able to arrive in Shanghai tomorrow at the latest.¡±


    Yan Fei was thrilled. Although he had been planning to secretly visit Africa to see Wen Rou and deepen their relationship after his busy period, her impending visit to Shanghai excited him immensely. After understanding Wen Rou¡¯s travel plans, he made preparations to receive her in advance.


    That night, with the prospect of seeing Wen Rou again, Yan Fei was too excited to sleep. He tossed and turned in bed, restless, until he managed to fall asleep around two in the morning. Just as dawn broke, he opened his eyes with some confusion, sitting up in bed to recall. He had had a dream last night in which something significant occurred, something he was sure was of paramount importance to him. But as soon as he woke up, the details of that event had slipped from his memory. No matter how much he tried to remember, he could not recall what had happened in the dream.


    Ever since his last return from Japan, Yan Fei had been having similar dreams at night. Although he couldn¡¯t remember their content, he subconsciously felt they were connected. When he had just returned, he used to dream this way every couple of days, but now it happened nightly, troubling him greatly, yet he had no idea how to deal with it.


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 Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Chapter 109: Dense White Mist

    Chapter 168: Chapter 109: Dense White Mist


    Yan Fei was only a bit confused when he got up, but this confusion was soon overwhelmed by the joy that Wen Rou was about to arrive. In the morning, Yan Fei went to the Company, found Lu Pingping, and told her that he would be taking time off to travel around the country with friends and it would be a while before he could return.


    This was because Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had already made preparations to counteract the scheming of that small group against them; therefore, he had the time to go on a trip. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t dare to leave at this critical moment, fearing that if anything happened and he couldn¡¯t be found, he would be filled with regret.


    Lu Pingping usually didn¡¯t inquire about Yan Fei¡¯s daily activities, but after seeing the excited expression on his face, she couldn¡¯t help revealing her inner doubts and asked, ¡°Fei, is the friend you¡¯re traveling with a female?¡±


    Initially, Yan Fei had an unconscious reluctance to talk about other women in front of Lu Pingping, but his poor acting was spotted by her. He felt a bit embarrassed but still responded, ¡°Yes, the person I¡¯m traveling with is a woman. I met her while I was in Africa; she¡¯s a nurse in the Doctors Without Borders organization and helped me when I faced danger. She is a Chinese American who has never been to China. After hearing me talk about China¡¯s history and beautiful scenery, she wanted to come and see it for herself.¡±


    Looking at the expression on Yan Fei¡¯s face, Lu Pingping joked, ¡°Do you like her?¡±


    Yan Fei scratched his head and chuckled, ¡°I do like her, but I don¡¯t know if she likes me.¡±


    Looking at Yan Fei, Lu Pingping showed a strange expression and said, ¡°Fei, are you serious? Are you not afraid of the fortune-telling prophecy that the Taoist priest gave you when you were a child?¡±


    When Yan Fei was still studying, he encountered an old Taoist priest while playing near his home. The priest looked very pitiful, as if he was about to starve to death. Taking pity on him, Yan Fei gave him the bread he was carrying. After the priest finished eating the bread, he grabbed Yan Fei¡¯s hand, insisting on telling his fortune as a way to repay his kindness. At that time, Yan Fei, curious about everything, agreed to let the priest tell his fortune.


    After examining Yan Fei¡¯s palm, face, and asking for his birth date, the priest¡¯s face showed a look of horror. After hesitating for a while, he finally told Yan Fei the result. The priest said that Yan Fei would lead a life of constant upheaval and have no permanent home, and that he was afflicted by the solitary star of calamity, destined to bring death to his family and friends, fated for a life of solitude.


    Although Yan Fei was naive at the time, he was also somewhat knowledgeable and did not believe the priest¡¯s exaggerated statements. He thought the priest said such things to swindle him out of money, so he chased him away.


    However, not long after the priest told Yan Fei¡¯s fortune, Yan Fei¡¯s parents both fell ill and died. Strangely enough, in the following six months, the few remaining relatives and friends of his family also met with accidents, all of them dying. Even some of his close friends from high school experienced family disasters; some were in car accidents, others in fires. While no one died, none came out unscathed.


    Faced with these real-life examples, Yan Fei, who did not believe in ghosts and gods, started to believe the priest¡¯s words, thinking himself to be the solitary star of calamity, doomed to a life of loneliness.


    Then, Yan Fei focused on his studies and had a major breakthrough in the college entrance exams, unexpectedly getting into the Genius Class at Zhendan University where he met Lu Pingping. As the two of them were the most ordinary students in the class, they inevitably grew closer. However, every time Yan Fei thought about his destined solitary star, he subconsciously kept his distance from Lu Pingping. If not for Lu Pingping taking the initiative, they would never have become close friends.


    During their time in the Genius Class, Yan Fei carefully observed Lu Pingping¡¯s situation and, noticing that she hadn¡¯t encountered any mishaps for several years, let go of his concerns, discarding his belief in fate as baseless, considering everything that happened before as mere coincidences. Thus, he slowly became true friends with Lu Pingping.


    But in the fourth year of University, Lu Pingping¡¯s father, Lu Shuchun, was caught for corruption, and her mother died from the shock, leaving Lu Pingping alone. Almost overnight, Lu Pingping fell from grace and hit rock bottom.


    Seeing the tragedy that befell Lu Pingping¡¯s family, Yan Fei immediately thought of his solitary star destiny, believing that it was his fate that had caused Lu Pingping¡¯s misfortune. He began to distance himself from her, and when Lu Pingping came for advice before heading north to Shanghai after graduation, Yan Fei didn¡¯t hold her back. He believed that the farther Lu Pingping was from him, the better her life would be.


    In the years that followed, Yan Fei never contacted Lu Pingping, fearing that his destiny would affect her again. After graduating, he stayed home and didn¡¯t go out, not wanting to impact anyone else¡¯s life. It was only after Yan Fei acquired his Drone Avatar that he felt his luck had turned, finally breaking free from the shackles of destiny. With the past events long gone, he finally let go of his fear of his fate and relegated it to the category of feudal superstition.

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    Chapter 169: Chapter 109: Thick White Mist_2


    This was also the reason why Yan Fei took the initiative to invite Lu Pingping to help him when she appeared beside him again. Subsequent events proved that even if there were issues with Yan Fei¡¯s fate, it had changed after he obtained the Drone. This was evident from the fact that Lu Pingping had been helping him for so long with no mishaps, and his company had been developing better and better.


    Lu Pingping, being his best friend, knew about Yan Fei¡¯s concerns over his ¡®Deadly Lonely Star¡¯ fate the best, which is why she understood why Yan Fei had no friends. Who would have thought that there would now be a girl whom Yan Fei fancied, prompting her to remind him inadvertently.


    Yan Fei laughed and said, ¡°I now realize that fate and all that are just feudal superstitions. My past encounters were just coincidences, so there¡¯s nothing to worry about.¡±


    Lu Pingping was taken aback for a moment, then, with a wave of her hand, said, ¡°Go! Have fun, but remember to come back after you¡¯re done partying.¡±


    Yan Fei scratched his head, quickly went back to the office to pack up, and then left the company. When he reached the company¡¯s door, he heard Lu Pingping¡¯s secretary whispering to a girl about to go in and have Lu Pingping sign some documents, ¡°Be careful, I just noticed that Mr. Lu¡¯s complexion isn¡¯t good. There might be some bad news, and you must not make her angry¡­¡±


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    After wrapping up things at the company, Yan Fei drove to Shanghai Airport to meet the international flight arriving from Nairobi Airport in Africa. The international flight was very punctual, and then Yan Fei saw Wen Rou at the passenger walkway. With her standout appearance, everyone would notice her at first glance.


    After leaving Doctors Without Borders, Wen Rou no longer wore white nurse uniforms, but very fashionable modern clothing. With her tall figure, fair skin, and beautiful looks, she appeared extremely pretty against the backdrop of her clothes, like a fairy, causing Yan Fei to stare fixedly at her.


    Wen Rou stood in front of Yan Fei, playfully waved her hand in front of his eyes, and seeing his dazed expression, couldn¡¯t help but let out a laugh, saying, ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Haven¡¯t seen a beautiful woman before?¡±


    Yan Fei, uncharacteristically blushing, stuttered, ¡°No¡­ I¡¯ve never seen¡­ someone so beautiful.¡±


    Seeing Yan Fei express his genuine thoughts, Wen Rou felt a bit embarrassed and said, ¡°Little Fei, you always told me about how ancient China¡¯s history is, and how beautiful the Chinese sceneries are. Now that I¡¯m finally in China, as the host, you must give me a good tour of China.¡±


    Yan Fei, being a perfect gentleman, bowed and made an inviting gesture, saying, ¡°Dear Miss Wen Rou, may I have the honor of showing you around China?¡±


    Wen Rou, holding back her laughter, placed her hand in Yan Fei¡¯s and said, ¡°It would be my pleasure!¡±


    Yan Fei was overjoyed, took the opportunity to hold Wen Rou¡¯s hand and led her to the car. Yan Fei drove, with Wen Rou sitting beside him. Yan Fei¡¯s driver had been sent away long ago ¨C at this moment, a third wheel was absolutely not allowed.


    As soon as Yan Fei got onto the highway, Wen Rou asked, ¡°Little Fei, did you offend some Americans in Africa?¡±


    Yan Fei was startled and subconsciously slowed down the car, asking anxiously, ¡°Little Rou, why do you ask that?¡±


    Wen Rou said, ¡°Not long after you left Africa, agents from the US CIA came to our Doctors Without Borders organization, inquiring whether we had treated a Chinese person. From their description, it seemed they were talking about you.¡±


    Yan Fei immediately asked, ¡°What did you guys say?¡±


    Wen Rou replied, ¡°Luckily, I had already notified our hospital¡¯s doctors and nurses to keep your information confidential. So, when the CIA agents came to question them, they all covered for you, saying they hadn¡¯t treated anyone from China, nor had they seen any Chinese people around. So rest assured, those CIA agents didn¡¯t get any information about you from us.¡±


    Yan Fei had previously realized that the biggest loophole he had left in Africa was his experience with the Doctors Without Borders organization. However, he couldn¡¯t simply kill everyone there to silence them; he hadn¡¯t figured out how to deal with this loophole, but suddenly Wen Rou gave him a pleasant surprise by quietly resolving this issue for him, which was a special welcome gift for Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei gratefully said, ¡°Little Rou, I really can¡¯t thank you enough. You¡¯ve solved a big problem for me; I really don¡¯t know how to repay you.¡±


    Wen Rou smiled and said, ¡°Little Fei, I helped you because I¡¯ve always seen you as a good person, and I know you wouldn¡¯t do anything bad; there¡¯s no need to thank me. I know you own a big company, and I hope you can invest in medical research to quickly find a cure for the Ebola Virus. That would be the best reward for me.¡±


    It was then that Yan Fei realized Wen Rou wasn¡¯t simply in China to travel, but to inform him about the situation in Africa so he could be prepared. As he looked at Wen Rou beside him, bathed in sunlight, looking pure and angelic, Yan Fei was momentarily enchanted.


    Suddenly, Wen Rou shouted, ¡°Little Fei, watch out, pay attention to the road, there¡¯s a car ahead!¡±


    Only then did Yan Fei snap out of his daze, swerved to avoid the vehicle ahead, and started to focus on driving, heading back to Shanghai. In the city area of Shanghai, he had already booked rooms in advance. Wen Rou wasn¡¯t the kind who dilly-dallied; since she was in China, she followed Yan Fei¡¯s arrangements completely and didn¡¯t discuss money matters with him.

 Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 109: Thick White Mist_3

    Chapter 170: Chapter 109: Thick White Mist_3


    In the evening, Yan Fei and Wen Rou enjoyed an authentic Chinese feast, which brought smiles to Wen Rou¡¯s face as she repeatedly praised the renowned Chinese cuisine, only mentioning that some dishes were a bit spicy. Afterward, Yan Fei took Wen Rou to see the nighttime view of The Bund in Shanghai and other famous sights, which left her in constant amazement. Having grown up in The United States of America, her impression of China was often one of backwardness and poverty from the mainstream American media, where there was even a reporter who imagined that Chinese men still wore queues. Therefore, Americans tended to have biases against China, including Wen Rou. Now, confronted with scenes more bustling than New York, she was astonished and felt she had been misled.


    Seeing Wen Rou jumping for joy like a child, Yan Fei felt a peaceful happiness within. He thought that if he could travel the world with Wen Rou in this lifetime, that would be the greatest happiness. In the evening, Yan Fei escorted Wen Rou back to the hotel and then bid her farewell. Seeing that she didn¡¯t ask him to stay, he felt a tinge of melancholy and had no choice but to return home alone.


    The next morning, Yan Fei awoke still bothered by the dream he had just forgotten, but he quickly gathered his spirits, ready to fulfill his host duties, taking Wen Rou through all the famous spots in Shanghai, as well as nearby Suzhou and Hang City. Then, Yan Fei and Wen Rou traveled north along the high-speed rail route to Dong Yue, Tianjin, and Beijing. They visited The Forbidden City and climbed The Great Wall together, immersing themselves in the brilliance of Chinese culture and the beauty of its landscapes.


    Wen Rou, a Chinese person abandoned in The United States of America since childhood, had always felt out of place with American culture. At this moment, she finally found her roots as the Mysterious Power in her veins resonated with this ancient country. Seeing Wen Rou¡¯s acceptance of Chinese culture, Yan Fei felt extremely delighted. In his heart, although Western culture might be fine, it was definitely not suitable for most Chinese People. Being Chinese, one should inherit China¡¯s authentic traditions; that was what it meant to be a true Chinese.


    And so, Yan Fei led Wen Rou across the vast and beautiful land of China. They traveled north to the Three Northeastern Provinces, west to the Greater Northwest, and even ventured to the enigmatic Wu Si Zang. Finally, they arrived in the tropical rainforest of Yunnan in Banna City.


    Along the road, Yan Fei and Wen Rou spent day and night together, their affections for each other growing rapidly. Before, Yan Fei had to use tricks just to hold Wen Rou¡¯s hand, but now he could finally hold it for real. Wen Rou also revealed her true self to Yan Fei, allowing him to see who she truly was.


    The two young people attracted each other and began to fall into the torment and sweetness of love. As neither of them had much experience with relationships, even though they knew of the other¡¯s interest, they didn¡¯t know how to proceed, thus stood at an impasse, waiting for the right moment. Aside from this, they seemed no different from any other couple in love.


    Yan Fei was feeling very good during this time, but there was one thing tormented him: that strange dream. As soon as he closed his eyes, he would have it. Upon awakening, he would forget everything. If it weren¡¯t for Wen Rou by his side, he might have gone mad. However, Yan Fei had his pride and didn¡¯t share his troubles with Wen Rou.


    One day, the two arrived at Banna City in Yunnan. The place was not only famous for its tropical rainforest but was also a region where minority customs varied widely. Wen Rou, who had worked in Africa for many years, was very interested in the ethnic customs and eagerly came with Yan Fei to experience the local culture and customs of the minority groups in China.


    Unfamiliar with the place, Yan Fei joined a small local tour group with Wen Rou to start exploring the tropical rainforest. Africa had rainforests too, which Wen Rou often encountered, but those places were fraught with dangers, from fierce wild beasts to various hazardous Bacteria, and even KB rebels. Although she had often seen rainforests, she had never truly explored one, so joining this tour group made her cheerfully exuberant.


    The tour group they joined was a small one with only 18 people, led by a local minority guide named Tang Xi Shuang. Riding in a tour bus through towering mountains, they didn¡¯t arrive at their destination¡ªthe hidden Dai Ethnic Village in the mountain stronghold¡ªuntil the afternoon. This Dai village was very primitive, and such untouched ethnic strongholds were becoming increasingly rare in today¡¯s advancing human Civilizations. They could only be found in the deep mountains of Yunnan.


    With the guide¡¯s introduction, Yan Fei and Wen Rou curiously explored the Dai Ethnic Village. The customs were quite unusual, very different from anything they had experienced. During their visit, the Dai villagers held a wedding ceremony demonstration, choosing Yan Fei and Wen Rou to play the bride and groom.


    Yan Fei and Wen Rou, their faces flushed, rehearsed the Dai wedding ceremony guided by the villagers. During the ceremony, they stole glances at one another, feeling their hearts race and becoming even more bashful.


    In the evening, after enjoying a very distinctive Dai feast, the Dai clansmen organized a Bonfire Night Party, where everyone had a great time. Even Yan Fei let go of all his worries, joyfully indulging in the journey to the Dai homeland.


    In the end, Yan Fei escorted Wen Rou back to her room to rest. Wen Rou didn¡¯t dare to speak the entire way, and Yan Fei, watching her embarrassed disposition, felt a stir in his heart. But Wen Rou remained silent, so he reluctantly left without overstepping and returned to his own room.


    At night, Yan Fei lay in bed, restless and unable to sleep. He tossed and turned until past one o¡¯clock in the morning before he finally fell into a deep slumber.


    After some time, Yan Fei suddenly awoke to find dense White Mist all around. It was thick, like milk, and even with his enhanced vision, he could only see two meters ahead. Beyond that distance, everything dissolved into the thick white mist, indistinct and unseeable.


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 Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Chapter 110: Bizarre World

    Chapter 171: Chapter 110: Bizarre World


    Yan Fei¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he had never before encountered such a dense fog that even his enhanced vision failed to penetrate. Since he rarely visited the tropical rainforests in the southwest region, he wasn¡¯t sure whether such heavy fog was a common occurrence or a unique phenomenon that arose today. He looked at his wrist to check the time only to find, for some reason, his watch had stopped working. His mobile phone inside his pocket had also mysteriously shut down, refusing to power on no matter what he did; therefore, he had no idea what time it was. However, by the dim light surrounding him, he assumed it was the morning of the following day.


    When Yan Fei pushed open the door, he discovered the white mist outside was even thicker, blurring everything into obscurity. He walked to the right of his room and began knocking on the adjacent door of Wen Rou¡¯s room. Strangely enough, Wen Rou didn¡¯t answer, nor was there any sign of movement inside. He paused for a moment, then continued to knock, but still no one came to open the door.


    A jolt of alarm shot through Yan Fei as he promptly forced the door open and rushed in, only to find the room completely empty; Wen Rou was nowhere to be seen. Yan Fei was greatly taken aback. He hurried across to the tour guide¡¯s room, but after knocking and receiving no response, he barged in to find the tour guide¡¯s room also barren. A sinking feeling grew within him as he checked the other tourists¡¯ rooms, discovering all of them devoid of any occupants.


    As Yan Fei realized everyone was missing, a sense of urgency took hold of him. He went out to the Dai Ethnic Village, where he found it too was entirely deserted. For some reason, only he remained¡ªeveryone else had vanished into thin air.


    It wasn¡¯t just the people; even the animals and poultry raised in the Dai Ethnic Village had disappeared without a trace. The village, previously lively with animals running around and the constant calls of poultry, was now eerily quiet and lifeless. Not only were the animals in the Dai Ethnic Village gone, but the usual cacophony of insects and birds from the surrounding dense forests had also vanished.


    A chill crept over Yan Fei, utterly clueless about how so many people and animals could have suddenly disappeared. For others, he couldn¡¯t say, but Wen Rou would definitely not leave without saying goodbye. If Wen Rou had been taken away, why hadn¡¯t he heard anything? His hearing was exceptional, and even in his sleep, he could pick up on any abnormal sounds, waking up instantly to react. Moreover, he paid special attention to Wen Rou; should she make any unusual noise in the next room, he would awaken immediately and protect her.


    But Yan Fei had neither heard Wen Rou disappear nor the sounds of anyone else from the tour group vanishing. He had not heard the people and animals of the Dai Ethnic Village disappear either. Oddly, the entire village was left with only him as soon as he opened his eyes.


    Yan Fei was bewildered. Could it be that the people here had managed to evacuate without his notice, silently? Or was there a super expert in the area, someone who could take away all the people and animals without a sound? If so, why leave him behind? What was the person¡¯s purpose? Or was someone playing a joke on him?


    Without answers, Yan Fei grew increasingly restless. In this strange, fog-filled world, the silence was profound, devoid of all sound, a stillness that made his skin crawl. Unwilling to give up, he began searching throughout the village but found not a soul. The phones in the village rooms remained, yet they emitted no sound from the receivers. All household appliances appeared to be malfunctioning, completely unable to power up.


    Yan Fei began to shout loudly, calling out Wen Rou¡¯s name. His voice echoed through the desolate village, but no response came. The silence was terrifying. A sense of unease washed over Yan Fei, and it seemed that only by shouting could he alleviate the fear building inside him.


    After a while, his throat became hoarse, yet still, there was no reply. He forced himself to calm down and think about the situation at hand. Having survived countless life-or-death struggles, he knew the importance of remaining calm; only by staying composed could he find a solution. However, even after careful consideration, he still had no clue; he didn¡¯t know what had happened here nor how everyone had disappeared.


    Yet, an idea came to him as he recovered his composure. He attempted to contact his Drone Avatar. Normally a seamless connection, the Drone Avatar now remained unresponsive to his calls, as if it never existed. Even the Universal Space he frequently used was out of reach, impossible to open.


    Upon realizing the gravity of the situation, Yan Fei felt as if the sky had come crashing down. Everything for him was built upon his Drone Avatar; now that it had suddenly lost contact with him, it was as if his world had been turned upside down. Nonetheless, the powerful strength he had gained from the Drone Upgrade still remained, giving him a sliver of confidence in facing this perplexing world.

 Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Chapter 110: The Strange World_2

    Chapter 172: Chapter 110: The Strange World_2


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    Yan Fei was traveling domestically in China with Wen Rou, considering the good public security situation in the country, and given the significant boost in his strength, he didn¡¯t deploy the Drone to follow himself. The Drone was still hidden under the sea near Shanghai. His control distance with the Drone had reached up to 8,000 kilometers, so he could contact the Drone at any time from anywhere within China, ensuring timely support in case of any emergencies. But who could have known that after just one night¡¯s sleep, Yan Fei was unable to contact the Drone. Could it be that the Drone¡¯s fate with him had expired, and it was time for it to leave him? The Drone Avatar had arrived mysteriously; could its disappearance also be so casual?


    Though Yan Fei had lost connection with the Drone Avatar, his strength remained. Now facing this eerie situation, he was forced to temporarily put aside his concern for the Drone Avatar. No matter how he imagined it, he couldn¡¯t account for the strange situation he was facing, nor could he think of any effective solutions. Therefore, he decided to temporarily leave the quiet Dai Ethnic Village, find rescue in the outside world, and then return to save Wen Rou.


    Thus, Yan Fei began to search for the tourist minibus they had arrived in within the village. Soon, he found the minibus in the temporary parking area at the very edge of the Dai Ethnic Village. He broke the window of the minibus and entered the vehicle.


    Yan Fei had previously seen the tour bus driver discreetly hide a spare key under the seat for emergencies. He quickly found the key under the driver¡¯s seat and inserted it into the ignition, attempting to start the vehicle. To his disappointment, there was no response from the bus upon turning the key; it didn¡¯t start at all. He checked the fuel gauge and saw there was still more than half a tank of gasoline left.


    Undeterred, Yan Fei tried to start the vehicle several times in succession, but to no avail. Abandoning the use of the key, he punched the area below the steering wheel, smashing the dashboard, and pulled out wires from inside, attempting to hot-wire and start the vehicle. Yet, the bus remained unresponsive, impossible to be started.


    At this point, Yan Fei had no choice but to abandon his attempt to leave the mysterious mountain stronghold using the tourist minibus. He began to search for other means of transportation within the village but strangely enough, though he found several vehicles, none of them, from motorcycles to any other type of vehicle, would start. Even the simplest of bicycles could not be ridden as their wheels were jammed with faults.


    With no other option, Yan Fei decided to leave on foot. His running speed was remarkably fast, not much slower than a car¡¯s over short distances, especially in the mountains where he could leap in a straight line, making his speed even swifter than that of a vehicle.


    Yan Fei began to walk out of the village, following the highway leading to the outside world. The area was engulfed in a dense fog with an extensive reach. Even after leaving the Dai Ethnic Village, the roadside was still shrouded in thick White Mist; he could not see the end of it. His visibility was limited to two meters; beyond that, everything appeared hazy, the specifics obscured.


    Yan Fei walked on the highway amid complete silence, devoid of any noise, which intensified his unease. To embolden himself, he sang loudly as he marched on. However, the White Mist was eerily absorbing the sound of his song; not a single echo emerged, and the silence persisted, spurring Yan Fei to run faster, trying to break free from the dense fog.


    After more than half an hour, Yan Fei had run a considerable distance but was still ensnared by the fog. Suddenly, he saw vague structures appearing in the mist ahead. Overjoyed, he hurried toward the buildings in the fog while shouting, ¡°Hey, is anyone there?¡±


    Yan Fei was quick, and he soon entered the structures ahead. But once he had a clear view, he was utterly stunned. In front of him lay a temporary parking area with a tourist bus parked, its window shattered.


    The scene was all too familiar to Yan Fei, as it was the same temporary parking area he had been to before and the same bus window he had smashed. Chills ran through him, and even a touch of fear, but he climbed aboard the bus to inspect it, finding the ignition still holding the key, the dashboard smashed as before, and the pulled-out wires were connected together. Everything was exactly as it had been when he left.


    Yan Fei suddenly shouted, leaving the bus, retracing the path he had previously taken. Soon, he stood in front of a residential building. Pushing open the door of the room, he walked in and saw the familiar interior: the bedcovers in disarray, and a familiar backpack on the sofa beside it.


    All strength drained from Yan Fei as he collapsed to the ground. He was in the same room he had stayed in the night before, the same room he had woken up in that morning, and then left; everything was just as he had left it. A sudden recollection struck him, and he moved to the adjacent room, but before he could knock, the door collapsed inward¡ªit was the very door he had previously broken.


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 Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Chapter 110: Strange World_3

    Chapter 173: Chapter 110: Strange World_3


    Yan Fei entered the room and discovered that it was indeed Wen Rou¡¯s room, with some of her personal items still in place, but Wen Rou had disappeared without a trace. Yan Fei sat down on the chair with a surge of fear in his heart.


    Ever since he had acquired the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei had faced innumerable challenges and overcome countless painful ordeals, but he had never encountered such a bizarre situation. Between heaven and earth, it seemed he was the only one left. The surrounding silence was maddening, Wen Rou¡¯s whereabouts unknown. He had walked around outside, only to return to the same place, and even his Drone Avatar could not be sensed. The situation he was facing had become insurmountably difficult.


    Yan Fei sat in a daze for a while before a determined look appeared on his face. Although he was facing an exceedingly strange situation, he was far from surrendering. He had to find Wen Rou and leave this place safely together with her. He walked out of the room once more, headed for the temporary parking lot, and moved toward the highway leading to the outside world.


    This time, Yan Fei was especially careful. He carefully observed the direction in which he was heading to avoid unwittingly circling back due to the dense fog. As he walked, he marked the highway with stones to prevent himself from retracing his steps. This time, he indeed managed to travel a greater distance. More than an hour later, he again saw the indistinct shape of buildings through the fog up ahead.


    A chill ran through Yan Fei¡¯s heart. He couldn¡¯t clearly discern what these buildings were, but he was certain he had returned to the original Dai Ethnic Village. Because when he arrived at the village yesterday, the minibus had travelled on the highway for over two hours, especially during the last hour which was all within the mountains, and he had not come across any inhabited structures. He had walked for just over an hour, and because of his precautionary measures to avoid going in circles, his pace was very slow. As a result, he had not gone far, certainly not more than the first attempt. Seeing the buildings faintly visible through the fog once more, he immediately knew he had returned to the starting point.


    Yan Fei looked down at the highway and did not find any marks he had left. How had he come back here then?


    Unable to find an answer, Yan Fei dragged his weary body forward, only to come across the temporary parking lot and the tour bus he had damaged. His strength vanished all at once, and he couldn¡¯t help but collapse to the ground. He had been cautious, even leaving marks on the road, and yet he had still ended up backtracking to the original place, filling him with immense despair.


    Yan Fei sat on the ground for a while before getting up. More than three hours had passed since he woke up, but the white mist still filled the surroundings without any sign of dissipating. The sky was still dimly lit, with the sun nowhere to be seen, casting doubt on whether his sense of time was accurate.


    By this time, Yan Fei harbored deep suspicions about the fog. The situation he was facing could not be naturally occurring because a naturally forming fog couldn¡¯t shroud such a vast area for so long, make every person and animal disappear, and prevent him from leaving the mountain stronghold regardless of where he went. There must be some reason he couldn¡¯t understand at the moment.


    But Yan Fei did not know how to break out of this unfavorable situation, as this was also the first time he had encountered such circumstances. He was definitely in danger, so he had to get out of this predicament. And he needed to find Wen Rou, too. He couldn¡¯t bear to imagine her getting hurt¡­


    Unable to resolve this peculiar situation, Yan Fei could only continue searching within the village, hoping to find some useful information to break out of this unfavorable circumstance. To his disappointment, none of the items in the village could help him leave.


    With no other choice, Yan Fei continued towards the highway leading to the outside world, hoping for a miracle. But reality disappointed him once again, and two hours later, he found himself returning to the same spot through the fog, and everything was back at square one.


    The spirit Yan Fei had forced up suddenly relaxed, and he fell into deep fatigue. Lying on the ground, he stared blankly at the vault of heaven enshrouded in fog above, but the sky was a blanket of white, with nothing visible.


    Yan Fei felt a sense of despair. If he were facing a formidable enemy, he could fight head-on. Even if he were no match, he could still escape. Never had he felt like he did now, facing an unseen foe, unable to even find a direction to exert his strength against.


    And just when Yan Fei was engulfed in despair, from within the fog came a faint singing. He was startled, and he quickly sat up, his face showing a focused listening expression. The previously silent world was suddenly filled with a singing voice, not particularly melodious, but to Yan Fei at that moment, it sounded heavenly. When he first heard the singing, he thought he might be hallucinating, as he hadn¡¯t heard any sound other than his own for hours. Now suddenly hearing another voice, he doubted his own senses.


    The singing from the fog was soft, but to Yan Fei, who hadn¡¯t heard another sound in a long time, it was incredibly loud. He rapidly stood up and followed the sound. As he moved forward, the singing grew louder and clearer.


    When Yan Fei broke through the fog to arrive at the large stone at the top of the village, he finally saw a small figure amidst the fog. This small figure appeared to be a child, with their back to Yan Fei, squatting on the ground, fiddling with something on the ground while swaying back and forth, humming an unknown tune.

 Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Chapter 111: Infinite Cycle

    Chapter 174: Chapter 111: Infinite Cycle


    Seeing the small figure before him, Yan Fei was immensely excited. After such a long time since he had awakened, he had finally seen another living person, heard another voice. Perhaps the way to leave this eerie world was tied to this small figure. However, the person appeared quite young, likely a child. He wondered where the child had been hiding; he had searched the entire Dai Ethnic Village without discovering him.


    Yan Fei wanted to call out to the other party, but he feared that this might be a hallucination from spending too much time in the silent environment. So, he slowly walked forward, gradually approaching the small figure on the ground. The small figure did not notice Yan Fei drawing near and continued to sway back and forth, humming an unknown tune, fiddling with something on the ground.


    The closer Yan Fei got, the more excited he became, worried that the figure before his eyes would suddenly vanish. He reached out his right hand, slowly moving it towards the shoulder of the small figure on the ground. Finally, when his right hand landed on the little figure¡¯s shoulder, he felt a real touch. Yan Fei was now certain that this person truly existed and was not a figment of his imagination.


    As Yan Fei lightly patted with his right hand, the person shuddered, ceased humming the tune, stopped swaying back and forth, and even the hands that had been playing with something on the ground came to a rest. He slowly stood up and indeed was very petite, clearly a child.


    Upon standing, the child turned around in very slow movements. Watching the child¡¯s head turn gradually, Yan Fei felt a surge of excitement. His hopes of safely leaving this mysterious world rested on this child, hoping he wouldn¡¯t be let down.


    With Yan Fei¡¯s hopes high, the child finally turned his head completely. But when Yan Fei got a clear view of the child¡¯s face, his heart jolted, his right hand quickly left the child¡¯s shoulder, and he stepped back continuously as if startled.


    Yan Fei wasn¡¯t fussy about appearances, not caring much for beauty or ugliness. Although he appreciated beautiful women, he did not discriminate against those who were less attractive, but the child¡¯s face before him could not be described as beautiful or ugly because he had no face at all. Where the child¡¯s facial features should have been was a pitch-dark Black Hole that was slowly rotating, looking very peculiar.


    Yan Fei was frightened by the dark Black Hole on the child¡¯s face, which was why he had instinctively let go of his hand and stepped back. The words he had been about to ask withdrew back into his throat. The child looked towards Yan Fei without making a sound; without a mouth on his face, it was a mystery how the sounds were produced just moments before. He had no face, no eyes, yet Yan Fei felt the child was watching him, which was a bizarre sensation.


    Yan Fei looked at the pitch-dark Black Hole face before him and felt a chill in his heart, but given the strangeness of this world, the appearance of a Black Hole-faced child seemed somewhat acceptable. However, his hope of escaping this mysterious world might still depend on this Black Hole-faced child, so he prepared to ask his question. But just as he was about to speak, he noticed the Black Hole on the child¡¯s face begin to change.


    Within the continuously rotating Black Hole, faint lights suddenly appeared, drawing out a complete star system universe, then the planets within shifted, depicting the transformation of seas and fields, the evolution of species, and the onset of amazing events.


    Watching the ever-changing Black Hole, Yan Fei¡¯s attention was unwittingly drawn in. He watched the scenes unfold within it as if watching a movie, only the experience felt more real than cinema, like being part of it all.


    As Yan Fei watched the images emanating from the Black Hole, time slipped by, and he began to recognize familiar scenes. Seeing these, the unresolved questions in his heart suddenly became clear, and many previously foggy thoughts found answers. The more he watched, the more dramatic his expression became. One by one, his questions were answered, and as he came to know the truth, his mouth opened wider and wider. In the end, when he had learned everything, he was completely unprepared for the actual nature of things.


    And just as Yan Fei grasped the entire truth from the images shown by the Black Hole, the small figure began to melt rapidly, then turned into streams of Black smoke that merged into the surrounding White Mist. The wisps of Black smoke were immediately assimilated by the dense white fog and disappeared without a trace. It was at this moment when the White Mist stirred and a dark shadow suddenly burst forth, grabbing hold of Yan Fei¡¯s right arm.


    Yan Fei, still in shock, offered no resistance as the shadow seized him. Startled, he exerted his strength, trying to break free. But the shadow¡¯s Strength was terrifying; it pulled on Yan Fei¡¯s right arm and with a fierce tug, ripped it right off.


    Yan Fei screamed in agony as blood spurted out from where his arm had been torn off. As he braced against the pain and was about to counterattack, the shadow struck like lightning, hitting Yan Fei¡¯s temple. Yan Fei¡¯s body shuddered, a severe pain exploded in his head, and then he felt weak, slowly collapsing to the ground.


    The shadow¡¯s sudden attack brought Yan Fei to the ground, revealing its formidable Strength. Even though Yan Fei had lost his Combat power, the shadow didn¡¯t relent. It stepped forward and kicked at Yan Fei¡¯s neck, breaking it instantly. Yan Fei¡¯s spine snapped, and he died outright.

 Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Chapter 111 Infinite Loop_2

    Chapter 175: Chapter 111 Infinite Loop_2


    Yan Fei had just awakened and was running back and forth on the road, which had greatly drained his strength. Moreover, the shock of the images seen in the black hole face of the child left him unable to concentrate and unleash his true Strength. As a result, he was easily killed by the shadowy figure, dying in an extremely pathetic way¡­


    As Yan Fei closed his eyes reluctantly, he was jolted at heart and suddenly shouted, sitting up in bed. He snapped to full alertness, only to realize that he had just had a dream. In that bizarre dream, he had been killed by a shadow that suddenly appeared.


    After waking up, Yan Fei found himself lying in bed, sweating profusely. It could be considered the most terrifying nightmare he had ever experienced. He sat up and began to survey his surroundings. Suddenly, he felt a chill because he saw that the room was still shrouded in a dense White Mist; within the fog, his visibility did not extend beyond two meters, and everything in the room was indistinct and unclear.


    Yan Fei felt a nameless tension in his heart. He took a few steps out of his room, only to find that the outside World was an expanse of white, with only objects within a two-meter radius visible; anything beyond was hidden in the White Mist, appearing and disappearing intermittently. He went to the neighboring room, Wen Rou¡¯s, and began to knock on the door. Still, no one came to open it. He hit the door again, entered the room, and found that although Wen Rou¡¯s daily items were there, Wen Rou herself was nowhere to be seen.


    Yan Fei stood dazed in the room; it was only after a long while that he began to search for the traces of other people in the Mountain Stronghold. Just like before, everyone in the stronghold, even the animals and poultry, had vanished without a trace. Even the insects in the dense forest and birds in the sky could not be heard. Everything before his eyes was exactly as he had experienced in his dream.


    Yan Fei attempted to sense his Drone Avatar but failed to make any contact. He tried to sense the Universal Space but could not feel it, let alone open it, as though he had lost the Drone Avatar entirely.


    Yan Fei sank into deep thought; he was totally unclear about what situation he was facing now. If he was dreaming at the moment, then why did he feel like he was in a dream? Generally, when one realizes they are dreaming, they should wake up, right? Besides, he had been killed in his dream and then woke up. So had he woken up still inside another dream? A dream within a dream?


    Yan Fei lifted his left arm in front of his eyes and then flicked it with the finger of his right hand, feeling a sharp pain instantly. This convinced him that he was not dreaming, for pain could not be felt in dreams, and a sleeper could not possess the logical thinking ability he had.


    Then, Yan Fei pondered another question: in the dream where he was killed, he had seen a singing child with a black hole for a face, through which mesmerizing images could be projected. He had gained a lot of information from that black hole, information that enlightened him to the whole truth. Yet, after waking up, although he could remember everything else that had happened in the dream, he couldn¡¯t recall the images from the black hole face of the child at all.


    This feeling was similar to how Yan Fei would dream when he slept but forget the content upon waking, leading him to suspect that these oft-forgotten dreams might be connected to his encounter with the Black Hole-faced child.


    Thinking carefully, Yan Fei realized he remembered everything about the dream in which he was killed, including all the details of his death by the sudden shadow, except the content performed within the Black Hole, which he completely forgot; he had no memories of that part. Therefore, at this point, he could not be sure whether his death by the shadow was a dream or not because it felt too real and unlike an ordinary dream. If that previous incident was not a dream, then what was his current state? Could he have become a Ghost?


    With growing confusion in his heart, Yan Fei went to the giant rock at the top of the Mountain Stronghold, hoping to find the Black Hole-faced child there again. But to his disappointment, there was no one there, no trace of the child, nor was there singing. A notion struck him, and he looked down to find words written on the spot where the child had squatted, but several deep scratches had defaced the words, obliterating them to the point of being unreadable. Just before he was killed, he had only cared about the images in the Black Hole and not noticed what the child wrote on the ground; it was unfortunate that they were now destroyed.


    At this juncture, Yan Fei was unsure about his state of being. If his previous death was just a dream, then how could he explain the words and scratches that appeared on the ground? Could the setting of the previous dream transfer to the next one? Or could elements of a dream manifest in the Real World?


    Yan Fei thought for a moment and began replicating the actions that led to his death, searching throughout the Dai Ethnic Village, then trying to drive the tourist minibus to leave the place. Failing that, he walked along the Highway to leave but ended up back where he started, repeating the process several times until he returned to the giant rock, still finding no trace of the Black Hole child and hearing no singing.

 Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: Chapter 111 Infinite Loop_3

    Chapter 176: Chapter 111 Infinite Loop_3


    Yan Fei felt a sense of disappointment, and just then, the surrounding White Mist rippled, and a shadow appeared from within the mist once again, launching a sneak attack on him. Yan Fei had been killed here last time, so this time he was cautious and kept a close eye on the changes around him, and therefore he spotted the shadow as soon as it appeared. He kicked out with his foot, striking the shadow squarely in the chest, but the shadow¡¯s body was as if made of steel, and his kick only managed to make the shadow stagger back slightly.


    Yan Fei looked over and saw the face of the shadow that was attacking him, but what shocked him was that the shadow, which had appeared suddenly to attack him, was actually himself. Except, the attacking Yan Fei had an expressionless face, and his right hand was torn off, blood dripping everywhere, and his neck askew, clearly exhibiting the same appearance as when he had been killed last time.


    Suddenly seeing his own dead self attacking him caused a great shock in Yan Fei¡¯s heart, and his movements immediately slowed down. The dead ghost Yan Fei, however, did not hesitate¡ªhe stepped forward again, grabbing Yan Fei¡¯s throat and snapping his trachea, killing Yan Fei once more.


    In the room, Yan Fei suddenly cried out and sat up from the bed, his forehead covered with cold sweat, and his back drenched as well, looking extremely panic-stricken.


    Yan Fei sat on the bed, his eyes filled with confusion, obviously uncertain about his current situation. It took him a while to come to his senses. Then he found that the room was still shrouded in thick White Mist, and he still couldn¡¯t see beyond two meters.


    Yan Fei felt bewildered, unsure of where he was or what condition he was in. In the state that seemed like a dream, he had now been killed twice in succession, and the second time, it was by himself. Only, this Yan Fei who killed himself was the one from the first death.


    Yan Fei was only puzzled for a moment, then he went out to survey the surroundings and began searching for other people in the Mountain Stronghold. Just like before, not only had Wen Rou disappeared, but other Tourists and the Dai people from the stronghold, animals, and poultry were all gone. He was still trapped in this mysterious Space, dense with White Mist.


    Yan Fei, somewhat incredulous, ran out along the Highway, but it was futile; he quickly found himself back at the original Mountain Stronghold. He still could not leave. Regarding the two previous experiences of being killed, Yan Fei remembered them vividly. The only thing he had forgotten was the scene played out within the Black Hole¡¯s child¡¯s Black Hole face the first time.


    Yan Fei knew that shadows lurked within the surrounding fog, and that these shadows were himself, dead, so he was extremely careful. He hid by a tourist bus in the parking lot, always on guard for the shadow¡¯s sneak attack. Although the previous two times he had revived in his bed, who knew if he would be able to revive a third time? If not, he thought, he would truly be dead.


    Yan Fei no longer went to the large rocks above, nor dared to search for the child with the Black Hole face, all to avoid the sneak attacks of the shadow. He stayed alert, and finally, after two hours, he heard faint sounds in the fog. He was swift, with a roll, he left his original spot and then saw a shadow charging out from the White Mist, attacking him, and indeed, it was the first dead ghost Yan Fei with an arm torn off.


    Fortunately, Yan Fei was prepared and immediately attacked when he saw the dead ghost Yan Fei appear. The real Yan Fei was just as strong as the dead ghost Yan Fei, and truly equal in a fight. But Yan Fei had conscious thought, knew how to adapt, while the dead ghost Yan Fei was stiff, not knowing how to change. Within a few exchanges, the real Yan Fei, using a strategy of trading injury for injury, successfully thrust his hand into the dead ghost Yan Fei¡¯s chest, killing him.


    But before the real Yan Fei could withdraw his hand from the chest of the dead ghost Yan Fei, he felt a severe pain in his heart, and then saw a hand suddenly extending from his own chest. That hand was holding his own beating heart.


    Then the hand squeezed hard, and the real Yan Fei¡¯s heart instantly turned into mush. With a loud cry, Yan Fei¡¯s body weakened and he collapsed to the ground. As Yan Fei¡¯s breath was about to stop, he finally saw the appearance of the person standing behind him, launching the sneak attack. Astonishingly, it was Yan Fei himself, but with an irregularly torn throat and an expressionless face, clearly the second dead ghost Yan Fei.


    As the real Yan Fei closed his eyes, he felt intense frustration. He had been on guard against the sneak attack from the dead ghost Yan Fei with the torn-off arm, only to be surprise attacked and killed by the second dead ghost Yan Fei with the ruined throat.


    In the room, Yan Fei cried out again and sat up. Then he immediately remembered his preceding encounters. He had already been killed three times. Apart from the first time being killed by an unknown shadow, the other two times, he had been killed by his own deceased self.


    Yan Fei began to ponder; he could no longer be sure if he was dreaming before, for no one¡¯s dreams could be as bizarre as his. This kind of eerie situation could not be explained away simply as a dream within a dream. He began to suspect that he might have entered some Infinite Loop Space where he would experience endless cycles, each ending with him being killed by his already dead self.


    If Yan Fei were to die too many times, then all the bodies littering the fog would be his own corpses, each one attacking him in a sneak attack until he was killed. If Yan Fei indeed fell into an Infinite Loop Space, then how did he enter it? How could he leave such a space? Was his fate only to be killed by his dead selves?


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 Chapter 177 - Chapter 177: Chapter 112: Killing Heart

    Chapter 177: Chapter 112: Killing Heart


    After his latest rebirth, Yan Fei discovered that the outside was still shrouded in white mist, knowing that he had not yet escaped the Infinite Loop Space. Therefore, he did not immediately go out to explore the outside world, instead, he stayed in his room, desperately pondering his way out.


    Regardless of how much he thought, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t come up with any effective method. However, his intuition told him that the Black Hole Face Child who appeared at the beginning was definitely key. If only he could recall the scenes depicted by the child¡¯s black hole face, or figure out what word the child wrote on the ground, he would be able to find the truth about the situation and leave the Infinite Loop Space.


    But Yan Fei had already forgotten the scenes depicted by the Black Hole Face Child, and the words the child had written on the ground had been destroyed, so the only option left was to find that Black Hole Face Child. He needed to watch those scenes through the black hole on the child¡¯s face once again, or reconstruct the words the child had written on the ground. Only these two clues could help him escape the Infinite Loop Space. Yet, since the first loop, he never encountered that Black Hole Face Child again and had no idea where to find the child.


    While Yan Fei was sunk deep in thought, suddenly, rustling noises came from outside the room. Startled, before he could react, there was a ¡°bang¡±, and his room door was kicked open. Three dark figures jumped into the room from outside.


    Yan Fei was taken aback and upon closer inspection, realized that the three dark figures were actually three of his previous dead selves. One with an arm torn off, one with a rotten neck, one missing a heart; all three dead Yan Fei¡¯s stared blankly at him. Yan Fei in his original body had not ventured out this time, but these three ghostly selves had somehow found his room and burst in to attack him. It seemed that in this eerie world, no place was safe.


    Yan Fei, in his original body, was unable to contact his Drone Avatar and, consequently, could not use its powers. He could not open Universal Space and thus, weapons inside were inaccessible. Although he was wiser than the three ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s and could deftly use his own strength, he couldn¡¯t withstand the ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s suicidal simple tactics of trading injury for injury. In less than five minutes, the original Yan Fei was cornered in the room. After fighting back and killing two ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s, he finally exhausted his strength. Then, the heartless ghostly Yan Fei punched him in the top of his head, exploding his skull and instantly killing him.


    In the room, Yan Fei screamed, then was reborn again to find the room still filled with thick white mist, himself still in the state of infinite looping. This time, before he could make any move, four ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s broke in and surrounded the original Yan Fei. He had difficulty dealing with three ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s, and now faced with four, he was even more outmatched. After exerting himself to kill one ghostly Yan Fei, he was finally defeated by the ghostly Yan Fei with a blown head.


    Yan Fei was then reborn in the room, only to find himself still in the Infinite Loop World. After being killed consecutively, his situation was getting progressively more difficult. As his deaths increased, the number of ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s in the white mist grew, and he became less and less of a match for them, easily killed by the ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s every time.


    Being killed repeatedly by his own dead selves nearly drove the original Yan Fei to a mental breakdown. After his rebirth this time, he didn¡¯t stay in his room. Instead, he rushed out with great speed, beginning the search for the Black Hole Face Child. Despite searching the entire Dai Ethnic Village, he found no trace of the child. Just when Yan Fei, unwilling to give up, was about to search again, he was discovered once more by the ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s.


    Five ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s charged out of the white mist, surrounded the original Yan Fei, and attacked him. The five ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s joining forces meant that even with intelligence, the original Yan Fei was no match for them. This time, he didn¡¯t even manage to kill one ghostly Yan Fei before being instantly killed by the others within ten seconds.


    Yan Fei was reborn again, then went out to search for the Black Hole Face Child once more, only to be instantly killed by the trailing ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s. And so it continued; Yan Fei reborn, then instantly killed, repeatedly. Eventually, upon each rebirth, Yan Fei¡¯s immediate action was to hide himself, attempting to find the Black Hole Face Child. However, each attempt ended with him being discovered by the ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s who swarmed and effortlessly killed him.


    In this way, Yan Fei could not tell how many times he had been killed by the ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s; the number in the white mist seemed endless.


    This time, immediately after rebirth, Yan Fei looked around the room and noticing the absence of the ghostly Yan Fei¡¯s, he instinctively let out a sigh of relief. He¡¯d had enough; no one would be pleased to be constantly killed by their own deceased selves.


    Unfortunately for Yan Fei, that Black Hole Face Child had never appeared again since the first encounter, leaving Yan Fei without any clues as to how to escape. The thought of being killed by his own dead selves filled him with an overwhelming gloom. Although he could be reborn after dying, nobody wanted to die like that.

 Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Chapter 112: Killing and Heart Punishment_2

    Chapter 178: Chapter 112: Killing and Heart Punishment_2


    Yan Fei looked around at the encasing White Mist, a bold idea suddenly emerging in his heart. Since in the end he was always killed by the ghost Yan Fei, why couldn¡¯t he choose to take his own life? If he committed suicide, with a different way of dying, could there possibly be a different outcome? At this thought, Yan Fei grew excited. He had tried countless methods before, yet none had succeeded in taking him out of the Infinite Loop Space. But if he killed himself, might it be the only way out of this space?


    The reason Yan Fei thought of this desperate measure was that he had been killed by those ghost Yan Feis too miserably. He would rather commit suicide than die at the hands of the ghost Yan Fei again, especially since it seemed the most likely way to escape the Infinite Loop Space.


    Just as Yan Fei had this idea and was about to find a way to commit suicide, the room¡¯s door suddenly exploded, and a horde of dark figures streamed in. They were none other than the ghost army of Yan Feis, who had died in various horrific ways. The ghost Yan Fei army, upon seeing the original Yan Fei, immediately surrounded him, ready to kill him.


    The original Yan Fei closed his eyes and raised his hand, ready to end his own life. That¡¯s when he suddenly heard an ethereal singing voice. Startled, his action stalled, and the ghost Yan Fei army stopped their movements as well, fear appearing even on their expressionless faces.


    The original Yan Fei¡¯s heart stirred. Looking through the shattered doorway, he saw golden light speckling through the dense mist outside. At first, the golden light was like fireflies, seemingly about to extinguish at any moment. But slowly it merged together, growing larger and brighter. Eventually, it coalesced into a light sphere the size of a fist, emitting blinding golden light from within.


    Upon contact with the golden light, the dense White Mist melted away like snow under the scorching sun, slowly fading until it vanished. As the golden light drove back the mist, the ethereal singing grew clearer. Eventually, Yan Fei heard a holy chorus and then hoofbeats resounded with a clip-clop rhythm.


    The ghost Yan Fei army, seeing the golden light, showed furious expressions on their faces. They roared loudly, their faces twisted with terror, attempting to scare off the advance of the golden light.


    The original Yan Fei watched the brightening golden light, feeling warmth he hadn¡¯t felt in a long while. The golden light continued to grow, and with its increasing size, its power also surged. It dispelled the mist faster and faster, swiftly restoring the world to its original state.


    Then Yan Fei saw a pure white Unicorn emerge from the dense fog. Atop it sat a holy maiden, the vanishing Wen Rou. Dressed in a pristine white gown and mounted on the Unicorn, Wen Rou held a magical wand in her hand, chanting a beautiful hymn.


    As the Unicorn-mounted Wen Rou appeared, the large light sphere flew above her head, then merged into her body, making her look even more saintly. Gracefully waving her magic wand and chanting the hymn, Wen Rou radiated golden light, rapidly dispersing the thick White Mist. Under her influence, the mist dissipated quickly, and in less than a minute, the entire world was cleared of mist, granting Yan Fei a bright and clear universe once again.


    Yan Fei then realized he was in the Dai Ethnic Village, which appeared eerily deserted; aside from himself and Wen Rou, there wasn¡¯t another soul in sight. And the ghost Yan Fei army, upon touching the golden light, collapsed to the ground. They let out desperate howls at Wen Rou, but to no avail. Their bodies quickly disintegrated into wisps of black smoke and then dissipated into the air, never to return.


    From Wen Rou¡¯s arrival on the Unicorn to her dissipation of the White Mist and resolution of the ghost Yan Fei army, less than two minutes had passed, displaying an extremely high efficiency in monster eradication.


    Yan Fei, staring at the valiant Wen Rou, was utterly dumbfounded, never expecting her to have such a side. Moreover, Wen Rou¡¯s power was incredibly strong, saving him in this eerie world.


    Having cleansed the world, Wen Rou soon noticed Yan Fei standing dumbstruck at the doorway. She paused, then said, ¡°Little Fei, what are you doing here?¡±


    Yan Fei, struck by a thought, replied, ¡°Little Rou, can¡¯t I be here?¡±


    Wen Rou didn¡¯t respond to Yan Fei¡¯s question; she suddenly laughed and said, ¡°Oh my! I must be missing Little Fei too much since even in my dreams, I can see him.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Little Rou, are you saying you¡¯re dreaming right now?¡±


    Wen Rou cheerfully replied, ¡°Yes! I often dream, and in my dreams, I imagine myself as a powerful sorceress who upholds justice and maintains the peace of the world.¡±


    Yan Fei, puzzled, said, ¡°But how do you know you¡¯re dreaming? Ordinary people generally don¡¯t know when they¡¯re dreaming, right?¡±


    Wen Rou cheerfully answered, ¡°I don¡¯t know! One day, unconsciously, I found I could stay lucid while dreaming, and later, I found it fun, so I kept playing role-playing games in my dreams.¡±

 Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: Chapter 112: Killing and Heart Punishment_3

    Chapter 179: Chapter 112: Killing and Heart Punishment_3


    After saying this, Wen Rou¡¯s face showed a puzzled expression, as she said, ¡°Something seems a bit off this time. The dreamscapes I entered before were all conjured by my own imagination, so how did I enter this completely unfamiliar dreamscape? And to see Little Fei here¡­¡±


    Upon hearing Wen Rou¡¯s words, Yan Fei was somewhat stunned, not expecting that Wen Rou would have such a strange ability. He asked, ¡°Little Rou, can you enter other people¡¯s dreamscapes?¡±


    Wen Rou shook her head and said, ¡°No, I can only appear in the dreamscapes I imagine; I can¡¯t enter the dreams of others.¡±


    Yan Fei had just remembered the situation where Wen Rou appeared in his dreams, and had thought that Wen Rou had invaded his dreamscape, causing him to dream of her.


    Yan Fei then asked, ¡°Little Rou, do you like me? Would you be willing to be with me?¡±


    Here in the dreamscape, Wen Rou finally stopped hesitating and said, ¡°Little Fei, I like you, and I¡¯m willing to be with you forever.¡±


    Yan Fei finally received definitive confirmation from Wen Rou, and he was so overjoyed that he nearly went mad. He said, ¡°Little Rou, I like you too, let¡¯s be together forever!¡±


    Wen Rou then replied, ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s be together forever.¡±


    Just as Yan Fei was about to step forward and take Wen Rou into his embrace, Wen Rou suddenly said, ¡°Oh no, the alarm in my room is ringing. I have to get up now. Goodbye, Little Fei!¡±


    Taken aback, Yan Fei had not yet spoken when he suddenly saw a hole appear in the sky. Wen Rou, riding a unicorn, leapt into the hole and then it vanished. Yan Fei was about to call out to Wen Rou when a jolt in his heart woke him up, and he found himself lying in bed in his room.


    Yan Fei carefully surveyed his surroundings and found no thick white mist in the room. He got out of bed, opened the window, and saw the sky outside just beginning to lighten with the dawn, while diligent members of the Dai people were already up and starting their day¡¯s work, and someone¡¯s rooster began to crow. In the courtyard, a few yellow dogs chased and played with each other, and on the roof eaves, a cat that had been out all night was hurrying home. In the sky, the early birds were joyfully catching insects to eat; everything seemed full of life.


    In the room next to Yan Fei¡¯s, the door suddenly opened, and Wen Rou, neatly dressed, walked out, stretched languidly, showing off her graceful figure. She then saw Yan Fei standing by the door, gazing at her. Wen Rou suddenly remembered something, her face flushed red, and she ran back inside, closing the door behind her.


    It was only at this point that Yan Fei was finally sure that he had left the Infinite Loop Space and returned to the real world. It was because of Wen Rou¡¯s accidental intrusion that he completely escaped. Unlike Wen Rou, he didn¡¯t think he was dreaming, but felt he really had entered that terrifying and hopeless world. After returning to the real world, he once again felt the presence of his Drone Avatar and the Universal Space; he also saw the items he had stored there.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t believe that he would have fallen into the Infinite Loop World for no reason, so he was sure someone had schemed against him, though he didn¡¯t know how they had done it. He closed his eyes and began to feel with his heart, and suddenly he sensed a familiar icy breath¡ªthe very same one from the Infinite Loop World. His heart stirred, and he turned to look towards the depths of the dense forest.


    Then Yan Fei left the Mountain Stronghold, running deep into the forest. He had run only two hundred meters when he discovered a small cave, from which the icy breath was emanating. At the entrance of the cave lurked a man in black, who was carefully observing the situation outside in the stronghold.


    Suddenly, Yan Fei sprang into action, appearing beside the lurking Man in Black in an instant, and with a punch, knocked him out cold. He hesitated only a moment before entering the cave. Upon entering, he found the cave was not large, with some strange liquids and undetermined equipment laid out, and in the middle lay a person in a Black Robe, curled up on the ground, shivering and looking very uncomfortable. The icy breath Yan Fei had sensed was emitting from this person in the Black Robe.


    Yan Fei kicked out, and the person showed no reaction. Then Yan Fei¡¯s kick struck the arm of the man in the Black Robe, and with a ¡°crack¡± sound, the arm was broken.


    The man in the Black Robe screamed, suddenly awakening from his pained state. Upon seeing Yan Fei who had burst into the cave, he screamed in English, ¡°How is it possible? How could you possibly have escaped from my Infinite Loop Dream?¡±


    Hearing the words of the Man in Black Robe, Yan Fei could finally be certain that it was this man who had schemed to trap him in the Infinite Loop Space. He kicked out again, breaking the man¡¯s leg bones. He had already confirmed that this man didn¡¯t know martial arts, so he refrained from torturing him further and asked in English, ¡°Was it you who schemed against me, causing me to fall into the Infinite Loop Space?¡±


    The Man in Black Robe was sweating with pain from the broken bones in his arms and legs, but he still forcefully suppressed any moans and said, ¡°That¡¯s right, you fell into the Infinite Loop Space because of my manipulation. It¡¯s just a shame that you were about to commit suicide, and I was close to succeeding when suddenly a mishap occurred.¡±


    A thought struck Yan Fei, and he asked, ¡°What do you mean by saying I was about to commit suicide and you were close to success?¡±


    The Man in Black Robe, a Caucasian man, knowing the sorry fate that awaited him in Yan Fei¡¯s hands, preferred not to suffer any longer and thus decided to reveal everything, saying, ¡°I am actually a deviant born with a strong Spiritual Power. When I was young, I was bullied because of this, but I later learned how to use my Spiritual Power. Combined with specially crafted Medicine and equipment, I can invade other people¡¯s mental worlds and then drag them into the Infinite Loop Space I created, tormenting them until they break and choose to commit suicide. As soon as they choose suicide, they will die in the real world.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Why do they only die after committing suicide?¡±


    The Man in Black Robe explained, ¡°In the Infinite Loop Space, since all the forces that kill you are External Forces, they can¡¯t really kill you, because you still have a strong will to live. Only when you decide you don¡¯t want to live anymore and take steps to commit suicide will you actually die. In the words of your China, the most powerful way to kill someone is to ¡®strike at the heart.¡¯ When you yourself no longer wish to live, that is when you truly die. And this manner of death appears normal to outsiders; no one knows how you died.¡±

 Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: Chapter 113 Bounty Task

    Chapter 180: Chapter 113 Bounty Task


    Yan Fei finally realized why the man in the black robe had designed the Infinite Loop Space: he wanted to torture the people trapped in it endlessly, driving them to complete breakdown and then to suicide. As long as the person committed suicide, they would be really dead in the Real World, never to return. And with no symptoms, no one would know how they died. This was arguably the most bizarre murder case imaginable, and utterly perfect; it surpassed even Yan Fei¡¯s wildest imaginations.


    At this moment, Yan Fei felt a wave of fear wash over him. If it hadn¡¯t been for Wen Rou, who had stumbled into his dream and into the Infinite Loop Space and used her imagined Holy Light Magic to wipe out the swarming Ghost Yan Fei Army, causing a flaw in the Infinite Loop Space created by the Black Robe, he would have already chosen suicide in that world. As a result, the Yan Fei in the Real World would truly be dead. This had been the most dangerous situation he had ever faced; Yan Fei was truly isolated and without aid¡­


    Suddenly, Yan Fei remembered something and quickly asked, ¡°What¡¯s with the child with a Black Hole for a face that appeared during the First World Cycle?¡±


    In the first world of the Infinite Loop Space, Yan Fei had encountered a child with a mysterious Black Hole for a face. Through that Black Hole, he saw unbelievable images that resolved all the questions in his heart and revealed the Ultimate Secret to him. However, after the world went through a cycle, he completely forgot what he had seen in the Black Hole. This was an issue that had troubled him greatly, so naturally, upon meeting the creator of the Infinite Loop Space, he had to ask for clarity.


    But the man in the Black Robe appeared stupefied and retorted, ¡°A child with a Black Hole face? When did I create such a child?¡±


    Yan Fei, sensing a lead, reminded him, ¡°A child with the body of a human child but a face that¡¯s a Black Hole, with scenes flashing within it¡ªhave you forgotten? If I hadn¡¯t been drawn to that Black Hole, you wouldn¡¯t have been able to kill me the first time.¡±


    The man in the Black Robe kept shaking his head, saying, ¡°My Spiritual Power is much stronger than a normal person¡¯s, but I still can¡¯t create too many characters in the Infinite Loop Space. In the previous cycles, apart from the first shadow that killed you, which I created, all the others stemmed from triggering your own memories and imagination. So, there never was a child with a Black Hole for a face. I didn¡¯t use the Black Hole on the child¡¯s face to distract you. I saw you standing there, lost in thought, and that¡¯s why I created the shadow to ambush you.¡±


    Seeing the man in the Black Robe denying the existence of the Black Hole-faced child, Yan Fei¡¯s doubts grew stronger. He often encountered situations where he forgot the content of his dreams upon waking up, but none was as severe as this time. He had a clear sense that the forgotten content was fundamentally related to him, and if he could remember it, all his puzzles would be solved, and the same held true for his Drone Avatar.


    After mulling it over, Yan Fei asked again, ¡°You say you haven¡¯t seen the Black Hole-faced child, but then why did you erase the words that child had written on the ground during the Second Cycle?¡±


    The Black Robe was even more astonished and said, ¡°When did I erase any words on the ground? I haven¡¯t seen any words written there. With each cycle of the world, it would automatically refresh, erasing all traces of the previous cycle. How could I expend Spiritual Power to erase words that were written down?¡±


    After falling into Yan Fei¡¯s hands, the Black Robe seemed to have resigned to his fate and thus began to explain the mysteries of the Infinite Loop Space in detail. Considering his expression, it appeared he had nothing more to hide. If he wasn¡¯t concealing anything about the Black Hole-faced child, could it be that the child truly wasn¡¯t his creation? If the Black Robe didn¡¯t create the child, then how did the child appear in the Infinite Loop World? And after the world automatically updated, why could Yan Fei see the words the child had written on the ground? Those words had been erased; so who had erased the words written by the Black Hole-faced child on the ground? Why had they done it? Were they afraid that he would learn some Secret?


    The more Yan Fei thought about it, the more confused he felt. He sensed as if a fog had enveloped him, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t unravel the mystery. After pondering, he inquired, ¡°Just when I was about to commit suicide, what exactly happened that caused me to break free from your Infinite Loop Space?¡±


    The man in the Black Robe looked as perplexed as he said, ¡°Right when you were about to commit suicide, I was thrilled. But then, I found myself suppressed by a Mysterious Power and lost control over the Infinite Loop Space. Immediately after, the Infinite Loop Space collapsed, and I was hit with a powerful backlash, which left me trembling uncontrollably on the ground. So, I have no idea what happened, nor do I know how you got out of the Infinite Loop Space.¡±


    For Wen Rou¡¯s safety, Yan Fei didn¡¯t reveal her name in front of the man in the Black Robe, but to his disappointment, the Black Robe also had no idea what had transpired at the end. This also meant that he could not figure out why Wen Rou was able to enter the Infinite Loop Space. After a moment of regret, a most critical question occurred to him, and he asked, ¡°Why did you want to kill me?¡±

 Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Chapter 113: Bounty Task_2

    Chapter 181: Chapter 113: Bounty Task_2


    Hearing this question, the man in the black robe flickered in his gaze. However, Yan Fei immediately fixed him with a death stare. Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s fierce expression, the man in the black robe shivered involuntarily and quickly said, ¡°I took on a bounty task from someone, that¡¯s why I¡¯m here to kill you.¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback and asked further, ¡°What bounty task? Where was the bounty placed? What¡¯s really going on? Tell me the truth.¡±


    The man in the black robe answered, ¡°Although I don¡¯t possess powerful martial force, I know how to use the Infinite Loop Space to kill, so my profession is that of a professional assassin; moreover, I¡¯m an assassin who employs unconventional methods in my killings, enjoying a formidable reputation in the industry.¡±


    Yan Fei said impatiently, ¡°Get to the point. No one wants to hear you boast about yourself!¡±


    The man in the black robe promptly continued, ¡°Us professional assassins and others who profit through illegitimate means are part of the underground dark forces, each with our own circles. At some point, an entity emerged within these forces in the Network World ¨C the Dark Web. This Dark Web harbors a multitude of bounty tasks, most of which are illicit and can¡¯t stand the light of day, but the bounties offered are incredibly substantial. We log into this Dark Web to view the bounty tasks and then choose to accept them based on our own strength and the bounty offered. As long as the task is completed and verified, the Dark Web will transfer the bounty into the account of the executor. All my previous assassination tasks were picked up from the bounties on the Dark Web. Since I never leave any traces, executing perfect killings, I am quite favored by employers. This time too, I found the bounty task to assassinate you on the Dark Web, which is why I hurried over to China, hoping to kill you silently.¡±


    Yan Fei was shocked; he hadn¡¯t expected that a real underworld really existed, with its own official website ¨C the Dark Web. What shocked him most was that he was actually bountied on the Dark Web. He immediately asked, ¡°Do you know who placed the bounty on me for assassination on the Dark Web?¡±


    The man in the black robe shook his head, saying, ¡°I don¡¯t know. It¡¯s impossible for anyone to leave their real names on the Dark Web. The only details left are the task description, bounty amount, and the payment accounts. To ensure the executability of the bounty tasks, the person offering the bounty must deposit the amount beforehand into the Dark Web¡¯s margin account, ensuring that others can get paid after completing the task.¡±


    Yan Fei then asked, ¡°On the Dark Web, how much is the bounty for assassinating me?¡±


    The man in the black robe replied, ¡°One hundred million US dollars.¡±


    Yan Fei took a sharp breath of cold air, never having imagined his life was valued so high, worth one hundred million US dollars. With such a high reward, he estimated any assassin would come after him, wouldn¡¯t they? This instilled a strong sense of danger and urgency in him.


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s shocked expression, the man in the black robe said, ¡°Your bounty ranks in the top 30 on the Dark Web¡¯s bounty tasks. And since you don¡¯t have significant forces at your disposal and your personal abilities aren¡¯t that strong, you¡¯re seen as an easy and excellent target. That¡¯s why I came to China immediately upon receiving the news, but unfortunately, I fell short and was defeated by you.¡±


    After pondering for a moment, Yan Fei said, ¡°Are you saying I appear easy to bully, so everyone will come after me and try to claim that one hundred million dollar bounty?¡±


    The man in the black robe nodded, saying, ¡°Exactly, I have quick sources of information, so I came right over as soon as I got the news. Other assassin organizations might have received the information a bit later, but by now, they might have already arrived in China. You¡¯re in danger.¡±


    Yan Fei was troubled. He had not expected someone wanted to assassinate him, and for a sum as large as one hundred million US dollars at that. It meant he could now be targeted anytime, nowhere would be safe for him. There were many forces he had offended, plenty of whom had enough money to carry out this bounty task. So which force exactly wanted him dead?


    This technique of using powerful spiritual force to pull Yan Fei into the Infinite Loop Space was terrifying. Not to mention whether Yan Fei could break out of the Infinite Loop Space on his own, but while trapped, should any assassin find him in the real world, he would be immobile, easily killed with just a single bullet. Fortunately, the man in the black robe was overeager for glory, trying to pocket the one hundred million dollar bounty alone without seeking a strong accomplice. Otherwise, Yan Fei would have been executed moments ago and would no longer be of this world.


    At the thought of this dreadful scenario, Yan Fei broke out into a cold sweat, but immediately he thought of a key question and asked, ¡°My movements have no set plan; I go wherever I think of, and even I don¡¯t know where I¡¯ll be heading next. How did you find my current location?¡±


    The man in the black robe said, ¡°In that bounty task, a location coordinate was suddenly updated last night, indicating you were spotted here. So I followed the location coordinates to find you, and sure enough, I found you right here.¡±


    Frowning, Yan Fei realized his location coordinates had been posted on the Dark Web. Who could possess such powerful capabilities to track his movements? He and Wen Rou had previously been traveling domestically in places far from the national border, areas with good public security within China, so his location had not appeared on the Dark Web. How could it be that upon arriving at this mountainous area less than 5 kilometers from the national border, his location was leaked on the Dark Web? Could it be that the person wanting to assassinate him held great power within China, allowing them to monitor his movements at all times?

 Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Chapter 113: Bounty Task_3

    Chapter 182: Chapter 113: Bounty Task_3


    Yan Fei was deep in thought when suddenly he sensed the space around him shifting. An icy familiar sensation assaulted him. Startled, he bit down hard on his own tongue, using the intense pain to awaken from the illusion. When he opened his eyes, he saw the man in the black robe looking at him in a panic.


    It turned out that the man in the black robe had been cooperating with Yan Fei, providing various insider information and luring him into deep contemplation, causing Yan Fei to unwittingly ignore his presence. The ultimate goal was to launch a sneak attack on him. The man, seeing Yan Fei lost in thought, immediately unleashed his formidable spiritual power in an attempt to pull Yan Fei back into the Infinite Loop World. However, for some unknown reason, his spiritual power was greatly damaged, its force significantly weakened. Coupled with Yan Fei¡¯s quick reaction, he hadn¡¯t fully succumbed to the Infinite Loop Space when the sharp pain allowed him to break free from the illusion.


    Seeing the murderous intent on Yan Fei¡¯s face as he looked at him, the man in the black robe became panicked and said, ¡°You can¡¯t kill me, I still have a lot of information about you. And, my teacher is very powerful, he is a world-famous¡­¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s interest was piqued, and he was about to let the man in the black robe continue about his information and his teacher¡¯s name. Just then, a ¡°ding dong¡± sound rang out. A black object was thrown in from outside the cave. The object rolled on the ground a few times, then started spinning beside the man in the black robe.


    Yan Fei took a closer look and realized that the black object was an oval grenade. Then, the grenade exploded violently, instantly lighting up the cave with a flash of fire, and the powerful shock waves ravaged everything around. More oval grenades were thrown into the cave from outside, causing a series of fierce explosions that left the cave in complete disarray with a lot of smoke.


    After waiting for a while, several people wearing gas masks and flamboyantly dressed burst into the cave, holding guns. They entered the cave cautiously, assessing the situation inside. However, the smoke was too thick inside the cave, which also lacked ventilation, so their visibility was poor, and they couldn¡¯t see the details clearly.


    As the smoke cleared a little, the people saw the black-robed man lying dead on the ground, but the blasts had mutilated him beyond recognition. As the group searched for Yan Fei¡¯s body, there was a disturbance in the smoke, and several steel balls shot out like lightning. They pierced through the gas masks and into their brains, exploding their heads and killing them instantly.


    It all happened in an instant. The enemies who had entered the cave had their heads blown off by the Steel Ball Bullets and were wiped out completely. Then, Yan Fei appeared, holding a Fine Steel Shield as he emerged from the smoke.


    When Yan Fei saw grenades being thrown in from outside, he quickly pulled out a specially made blast shield from the Universal Space to protect himself, perfectly blocking the grenade blast. The man in the black robe wasn¡¯t so lucky and was instantly killed by the blast. Unfortunately, the man died too soon, and Yan Fei never got to hear who his teacher was.


    Hiding behind the blast shield, Yan Fei observed quietly when he detected someone breaking in. His vision was extraordinary, and while the gunmen couldn¡¯t spot him through the smoke, he saw them clearly. He shot several steel balls, instantly killing them all. He approached and removed their gas masks, discovering they were all Caucasian men. However, their attire was very common, and the weapons they carried were a mix of models, leaving him unsure of their nationalities.


    Upon discovering these white men who suddenly burst in, Yan Fei realized they were also there to assassinate him. It seemed the Bounty Task had begun to take effect, listing his current real-time location, so those assassins eager for the one billion US Dollar bounty wouldn¡¯t miss such a favorable opportunity. Considering that he was only five kilometers from the National Border, the assassins had a good chance of successfully killing Yan Fei here. But once Yan Fei returned to Shanghai, the financial hub of China with strong defensive forces, it would be much harder for the assassins to kill him, making this their best chance to take him down.


    Realizing this, Yan Fei grew concerned for Wen Rou back in the Dai Ethnic Village. Therefore, he started making his way out of the cave. He hesitated for a moment, then returned to collect the bodies and the liquid and apparatus of the man in the black robe into the Universal Space.


    Yan Fei did this to avoid trouble. Otherwise, if these bodies were discovered, it would eventually be traced back to him, causing significant problems. By taking the bodies with him, nobody would know that anyone had been killed here, saving him from any hassle. After settling everything, Yan Fei walked towards the entrance again, listening for sounds outside. He heard two people on guard at the entrance. Pinpointing their location, he suddenly burst out, his fingers flicking rapidly, shooting two steel balls that hit the guards square in the face and killed them both.


    After inspecting his surroundings and not finding anything amiss, it seemed that this unknown force¡¯s attack on Yan Fei had finally been neutralized. However, Yan Fei felt the danger. Currently, he was in southern Yunnan, close to the border. There was a high likelihood of militants crossing over from abroad with weapons, making him very unsafe.


    Having collected the two bodies into the Universal Space, Yan Fei quickly returned to the Dai Ethnic Village, intending to take Wen Rou and leave. As long as they moved away from the border and returned to the city, they would be essentially safe, as the Border Defense Soldiers and local security would filter out those assassins for them.


    Yan Fei had intended to persuade the tour guide to end the trip early and leave, but after consulting the other tourists, the guide reluctantly turned down Yan Fei¡¯s request.


    With no other choice, Yan Fei found a secluded spot to retrieve his spare Motorcycle from the Universal Space and then left with Wen Rou. Although Wen Rou was having a great time, she didn¡¯t object to Yan Fei¡¯s urgent departure. So, she sat on the back of the motorcycle, wrapped her arms around Yan Fei¡¯s waist, and they sped away from the extremely dangerous Dai Ethnic Village.


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 Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: Chapter 114: Cliff Murder Trap

    Chapter 183: Chapter 114: Cliff Murder Trap


    Since Yan Fei learned about the bounty task on the dark web and that his location coordinates were marked on it, he knew this Dai Ethnic Village was extremely dangerous. Assassins lured by the one hundred million US dollar bounty would crazily flood into this small village near China¡¯s border, naively hoping to kill him and become overnight millionaires.


    Not far from here was the national border, guarded by border defense soldiers; the border would pose some obstacles for the assassins and their weapons. However, this would only filter out some of the smaller assassin organizations with lesser strength; those powerful organizations still had the capability to bring heavy weapons across.


    If Yan Fei were alone, he wouldn¡¯t fear these assassination attempts and would even turn the tables on all of them. But with Wen Rou by his side, who, although possessing the magical ability of ¡°Dream Invasion,¡± was powerless in reality, they were in danger. Firearms could injure or even kill Wen Rou if she were hit. Therefore, for Wen Rou¡¯s safety, Yan Fei had no choice but to leave this place and temporarily evade the pursuit of these foreign assassins. Once back in a safe zone, he would figure out a way to counterattack and annihilate all who came to assassinate him.


    Riding the motorcycle on the mountain highway at high speed, Yan Fei felt the warmth of Wen Rou¡¯s hands around him and a comforting feeling surprisingly emerged in his heart. If it weren¡¯t for the great danger surrounding them, he might have even wanted to keep driving on with Wen Rou forever.


    Though immersed in a feeling of bliss, Yan Fei increased his vigilance. He felt as if he were being watched continuously, yet when he scanned the surroundings, he couldn¡¯t identify who was surveilling him, making this constant sensation of being watched intensely uncomfortable.


    Just as Yan Fei¡¯s motorcycle was speeding through the mountains, a local truck began to chase from behind. The speeding truck kicked up a cloud of dust, like a yellow dragon in close pursuit of Yan Fei. Upon noticing the truck, Yan Fei immediately slowed down to let it pass, but the truck also reduced speed and didn¡¯t overtake, which heightened Yan Fei¡¯s alert.


    After Yan Fei¡¯s motorcycle rounded a sharp turn on the mountain path, he saw a truck blocking the highway ahead. The truck spanned the width of the road, making it impassable even for his motorcycle. Just then, the persistently following truck suddenly accelerated towards the motorcycle.


    Yan Fei instantly realized that the two trucks were targeting him; he was trapped on this narrow stretch of road. Unable to advance and needing to fend off the oncoming truck¡¯s crushing assault, the situation became perilously dangerous. Wen Rou, seated behind him on the motorcycle, realized something was wrong. Her complexion paled, but she kept silent, holding Yan Fei even tighter.


    Yan Fei rapidly assessed the terrain, realizing movement was blocked in every direction. To his right was a steep mountain face, unclimbable during an enemy attack; to his left, an abyssal cliff offered no realm of escape. Surrounded with no way out, Yan Fei and Wen Rou suddenly found themselves in a deathtrap.


    The truck behind was barreling towards the motorcycle, and Yan Fei could see the vicious smile on the truck driver¡¯s face. He turned back, suddenly embraced Wen Rou, and quickly jumped off the motorcycle. They heard a loud ¡°boom¡± as the following truck smashed into the motorcycle, sending it flying high and crashing it into the sideways truck ahead, utterly shattering it.


    Yan Fei, carrying Wen Rou, exerted his strength, preparing to leap over the obstructing truck when several masked gunmen suddenly rose from inside the horizontal truck. The automatic rifles in their hands aimed at Yan Fei and Wen Rou, ready to fire. Startled, Yan Fei quickly stepped back, only to find several more masked gunmen emerging from the truck behind, their rifles also aimed at him and Wen Rou.


    Yan Fei regretted bringing Wen Rou to such a hazardous place. Had he been alone, he would have directly engaged the enemy. With his strength, he could have easily wiped out the opposition, and even if he got hurt, it wouldn¡¯t be too severe. But now, with Wen Rou, a single gunshot could injure or even kill her. If Wen Rou got hurt in the crossfire, he would never forgive himself.


    In a split second, Yan Fei chose not to retaliate with steel ball bullets but instead made a move nobody expected. He quickly put Wen Rou on his back, held her with one arm, and turned, jumping towards the deep cliff on the left. Just as he leaped, the gunmen on both trucks opened fire. But they lost their target, and the bullets created dozens of large holes where Yan Fei had just stood.


    Yan Fei, with Wen Rou on his back, plunged down the cliff; after falling for a while, he spotted a hanging vine off in the distance. Holding tight to Wen Rou, he somersaulted through the air, reaching for the vine in the final moments and grabbing it with his free hand. However, the vine was too weak and brittle to hold their weight and rapid descent; a ¡°snap¡± echoed as it broke, and Yan Fei, unable to grab anything to slow the fall, descended again with Wen Rou on his back.

 Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Chapter 114: Cliff Murder Scene_2

    Chapter 184: Chapter 114: Cliff Murder Scene_2


    The buffering of this vine significantly slowed Yan Fei¡¯s fall, providing him with a greater opportunity to maneuver. He aimed for another vine in the distance, tumbled toward it, and finally grabbed it with one hand. Swinging from that vine, he greatly reduced the massive force of his descent. The vine likewise snapped, but Yan Fei was now in a densely packed area of vines, no longer worried about finding a point of support.


    Yan Fei discarded the broken vine in his hand, set his sights on another ahead, reached out, and grasped it, swinging away again. This time the vine perfectly withstood the tremendous force of their descent and did not break. Switching hands, Yan Fei grabbed another vine below and swung again. In this way, switching hands and swinging several times, he safely reached the valley floor beneath the cliff by relying on the vines.


    There was a stream at the bottom of the valley, and towering trees were everywhere beside the stream. Holding Wen Rou, Yan Fei descended as gracefully as an immortal, landing safely. After the safe landing, Yan Fei noticed Wen Rou¡¯s cheeks were flushed, seemingly a bit scared, though she hadn¡¯t screamed at all throughout the ordeal.


    Yan Fei set Wen Rou down and asked with an apologetic tone, ¡°Little Rou, are you alright?¡±


    Wen Rou looked somewhat tense and took a while to catch her breath before shaking her head and saying, ¡°I¡¯m fine.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Little Rou, I¡¯m sorry. It¡¯s my fault for getting you involved. Those people up there are assassins, hired to kill me.¡±


    Wen Rou shook her head and said, ¡°It¡¯s okay. I often saw people getting shot in Africa and even treated those who were shot, so I¡¯ve become quite composed. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve never had such a fall from the sky before; it was kind of thrilling.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Although we¡¯ve made it to the valley floor, it is still dangerous here and not a place to stay for long. Let¡¯s leave this place first!¡±


    Wen Rou agreed, but just as she was about to leave with Yan Fei, a pained expression suddenly crossed her face. Yan Fei was startled and quickly checked on her, only to find that her right trouser leg was soaked with blood, sporting a bullet hole. His heart raced as he examined further and discovered that Wen Rou had been shot in the right leg at some point. However, the bullet had merely grazed the skin of her calf and flew off somewhere, not damaging the muscles or bones. So while Wen Rou appeared to have lost a lot of blood, fortunately, the injury was not serious.


    Wen Rou, being in frequent contact with patients and deeply knowledgeable about medicine despite being a nurse, quickly assessed the wound and realized that although it looked frightening, it was not severe. She just needed to dress the wound properly and rest for a few days to heal. However, continuing to walk now was not suitable, as it could cause the wound to reopen and lead to serious problems from blood loss.


    So, Yan Fei stepped forward to carry Wen Rou on his back and started walking north. Lying on Yan Fei¡¯s back, Wen Rou felt the security of his broad shoulders and an unusual sensation began to rise in her heart. Her heart raced, her body trembled, and words she wanted to say to Yan Fei formed in her mind.


    Yan Fei, feeling Wen Rou trembling against his back, also felt a strange palpitation and thought he had something to say to her. It was then that a faint buzz sounded overhead. Looking up, he saw two drones circling above the treetops.


    It turned out that the unknown forces after Yan Fei could catch up to him and had set up an ambush on the cliff ahead of time, thanks to their deployment of drones. The drones, flying high, monitored Yan Fei¡¯s movements from a distance, which explained why he felt watched but couldn¡¯t find the observer. Caught in the pleasant sensation of physical contact with Wen Rou, he hadn¡¯t noticed the distant drones, which had led to their ambush success.


    Then when Yan Fei suddenly jumped off the cliff with Wen Rou, the unknown forces didn¡¯t know whether he had survived the fall, so they sent drones down to check the cliff base. If the drones found Yan Fei¡¯s body and captured a clear photo, their task would be considered complete, and they could return to collect the hundred-million-dollar reward.


    Seeing the drones flitting and hovering in the sky, a ridiculous feeling welled up in Yan Fei. The turn his life had taken started with a small online-purchased drone, which became his avatar, always using drones to steal or attack others. Yet now, it was ironic that someone else had thought to use drones to spy on him.


    Yan Fei surveyed the terrain and carefully set Wen Rou down under a large tree. Then, plucking two branches from the tree, he stripped them of leaves, fashioning two javelin-like weapons, one for each hand. Taking aim at the drones in the sky, he threw the branches with force, one after the other. His improvised javelins shot out like lightning, striking both drones circling above the tree canopy.


    The drones were just ordinary ones; not only were they inconvenient to operate, but they were also slow, unable to dodge Yan Fei¡¯s branch javelin attack. In an instant, both drones were hit midair and components scattered in all directions, sending wreckage tumbling down into the forest.


    After his drone reached Level 4, Yan Fei finally possessed the strength he had once envied in Xiao Long and Xiao Kong, even surpassing the combined might of both. From the ground, he could easily attack drones high up in the sky, about seventy to eighty meters up. This ability filled him with joy, marking his entry into the ranks of true expert masters.

 Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Chapter 114: Cliff Killing Plot_3

    Chapter 185: Chapter 114: Cliff Killing Plot_3


    After taking down two drones, Yan Fei once again hoisted Wen Rou onto his back and quickly ran towards the north. He had initially planned to climb up the cliff and deal with the snipers who had ambushed him, but he was with Wen Rou. He didn¡¯t want Wen Rou to witness such a bloody scene and also didn¡¯t want her to fall into danger again, so he decisively chose to withdraw, intending to seek revenge later.


    The valley floor was steep and the path rugged, but with Wen Rou on his back, Yan Fei moved as if walking on flat ground, demonstrating his formidable strength. Wen Rou¡¯s face flushed as she thought about Yan Fei¡¯s heroic survival after falling off the cliff, his fierce takedown of the drones, and felt the potent force of his rapid running. She felt incredibly safe with him, as if Yan Fei could protect her for a lifetime. Without thinking, she blurted out, ¡°Little Fei, I love you. I want to be with you forever!¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s body shook, and he immediately stopped in his tracks and turned around to look at Wen Rou, saying with surprise, ¡°Little Rou, did you just say you love me and want to be with me forever? This is definitely not my imagination¡­¡±


    Having spoken her heart, Wen Rou¡¯s face turned even redder with shyness. Despite Yan Fei pressing her for an answer, she mustered the courage to say, ¡°Little Fei, I love you!¡±


    Overjoyed, Yan Fei carried Wen Rou around wildly, shouting, ¡°Little Rou, I love you too. I will love you for my entire life! I too, want to be with you forever.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s vow of love for Wen Rou echoed throughout the valley, the recurring sounds of ¡°together, together, together¡­¡± signifying his declaration to the world.


    Wen Rou affectionately watched Yan Fei and wiped the sweat off his forehead that had formed from his wild running, whispering softly, ¡°You fool, you¡¯re such a fool¡­¡±


    Knowing Wen Rou¡¯s feelings and brimming with joy, Yan Fei said, ¡°I am a fool, but I¡¯m your fool alone, and I will listen only to you for this lifetime.¡±


    The young couple had expressed their feelings for each other and felt indescribably happy and sweet, even in the wilderness. Just as they were being affectionate, Wen Rou¡¯s phone suddenly rang. They had been at the bottom of the valley without signal, but as Yan Fei ran in joyous frenzy with Wen Rou on his back, they reached a hillside where they picked up a telecom signal, and Wen Rou¡¯s phone rang inappropriately.


    Wen Rou just wanted to be alone with Yan Fei and didn¡¯t want any contact with the outside world. She initially didn¡¯t want to answer the call, but after Yan Fei¡¯s persuading, she reluctantly picked up and started conversing in English. After a few sentences, her face showed an excited expression.


    Then Wen Rou spoke a few more words and hung up the phone. Looking at Yan Fei, she said, ¡°Little Fei, I¡¯m sorry, but I have to leave this place. My foster parents just told me they might have found information about my birth parents, and I need to go back immediately to confirm it.¡±


    Yan Fei felt a sense of regret. He had just exchanged heartfelt confessions with Wen Rou and was looking forward to developing their relationship together, but now they had to part ways. However, since it related to Wen Rou¡¯s origins, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t object. He graciously expressed his hope that Wen Rou would find her birth parents.


    Facing the prospect of separation, they both felt a touch of sadness. But Yan Fei still managed to suppress his sorrow, cheering Wen Rou up again. Then he once again carried her on his back and, making sure of their direction, quickly ran north. An hour later, Yan Fei finally made it out of the primitive forest and onto a highway beside the forest.


    They waited by the highway and after half an hour, they flagged down a passing mini-bus. The two bought tickets and boarded. They were now very far from the border and close to Xishuangbanna city. The foreign assassin organization didn¡¯t dare to venture this deep, so they were safe now.


    Indeed, the rest of their journey was smooth. Yan Fei and Wen Rou returned to Xishuangbanna city without incident. Once back at the hotel they had checked into before, Yan Fei headed to a pharmacy to buy some gauze and medicine for dressing wounds, then returned to the hotel where Wen Rou bandaged her right foot by herself. After cleaning the wound, Wen Rou saw that it was as she thought, not very serious. With proper bandaging, a few days of rest would see it healed. Seeing that Wen Rou¡¯s wound was not serious, Yan Fei finally let out a sigh of relief.


    That evening, Yan Fei and Wen Rou started to feel reluctant about parting. However, Wen Rou¡¯s search for her birth parents was very important, and Yan Fei couldn¡¯t stand in her way, so they had to part with heavy hearts.


    So, Yan Fei took Wen Rou to Xishuangbanna Airport, where she took a flight to Yangcheng, and from there, she would transfer to an international flight to the United States. During the check-in at the airport, Wen Rou¡¯s injury raised questions from the inspectors, but she explained it as an accident during travelling, avoiding their suspicion.


    Yan Fei sent off Wen Rou reluctantly, feeling dejected. Wen Rou had left in such a hurry, and there were so many questions Yan Fei wanted to ask her, such as how she knew he was dreaming or why she entered his Infinite Loop Space while dreaming? These were puzzles that had long troubled him. But before he could ask his questions, Wen Rou left for The United States of America.


    Yan Fei stayed in Banna City without much to do for a day. The next day, he bought a plane ticket from Xishuangbanna Airport and flew back to Shanghai. Perhaps missing Wen Rou greatly, Yan Fei did not dream at all on the night she left; he slept soundly until morning. Upon waking, he no longer felt troubled by that recurring forgotten dream.


    Having confirmed his relationship with Wen Rou, Yan Fei should have been very happy. However, as Wen Rou left and he returned alone to Shanghai, the thought of meeting up with Lu Pingping made him calm down all of a sudden, and he felt a strange sensation in his heart.

 Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 115: Assassin Sect

    Chapter 186: Chapter 115: Assassin Sect


    At eleven o¡¯clock at night, after enduring a long delay, Yan Fei¡¯s airplane finally arrived at Shanghai Airport. He calculated the time and had a sweet call with Wen Rou, who had safely arrived in the United States. However, before he could hang up, another call came through on his mobile phone. He glanced at the caller ID and saw it was Liu Hong¡¯s number, Lu Pingping¡¯s personal bodyguard.


    He quickly exchanged a few words with Wen Rou before hanging up to answer Liu Hong¡¯s call. Yan Fei greeted ¡°Hello¡± several times, but Liu Hong¡¯s voice did not come through. Confused, he checked the number again, thinking Liu Hong might have dialed him by mistake. Just as he was about to end the call, he heard Liu Hong¡¯s weak voice. Even with his exceptional hearing, he could not make out what she was trying to say.


    Liu Hong was an outstanding bodyguard recommended by the Shanghai Military Service Center, with strong professional skills. Although she usually spoke quickly and urgently, her voice was loud and clear¡ªshe would never sound like this. A shock went through Yan Fei¡¯s heart, and he hastily asked, ¡°Liu Hong¡­ can you hear me? What¡¯s wrong with you?¡±


    Once again, Liu Hong¡¯s faint voice came through the phone, still unintelligible. Then, after a gasp and a few coughs, her voice became clearer, and she said anxiously, ¡°Boss, it¡¯s bad news. Mr. Lu was just kidnapped.¡±


    Yan Fei felt his mind go blank with a ¡°boom,¡± and it took him a while to collect himself. He quickly asked, ¡°What did you say? Mr. Lu was just kidnapped?¡±


    Liu Hong coughed a few times, her voice weak as she said, ¡°Boss, I¡¯m sorry, we failed to protect him, and Mr. Lu was kidnapped.¡±


    Hearing that Lu Pingping was in trouble, Yan Fei felt dazed as if his soul was about to fly away. But he immediately forced himself to calm down and asked, ¡°Liu Hong, where are you now?¡±


    Liu Hong replied, ¡°I¡¯m in the woods at the end of Hongfei Road¡­¡±


    Before Liu Hong could finish, the call went silent. Holding the mute phone, Yan Fei became extremely panicked. But he quickly regained his composure and started calling Lu Pingping¡¯s mobile. The automated message indicated that the phone was switched off. Stubborn, he tried calling several more times, but the answer was always the same. He then started calling the landline at Lu Pingping¡¯s house, but the phone rang for a long time without an answer.


    Finally, Yan Fei called Lu Pingping¡¯s office, and the call was quickly answered by the secretary she had left in charge at the company. Through the secretary, Yan Fei learned that Lu Pingping had left the company at ten o¡¯clock that evening, along with two female bodyguards. According to Lu Pingping¡¯s schedule, she had planned to go home to rest.


    Having calmed down, Yan Fei promptly called the captain of the company¡¯s security team, instructing them to immediately allocate personnel and ensure the safety of the company, particularly the leaders at several key positions. Their security had to be guaranteed.


    After arranging security matters, Yan Fei hurriedly drove his car toward Hongfei Road at breakneck speed. His heart was filled with anxiety as he drove recklessly, even ignoring the traffic lights at intersections. Fortunately, this stretch of road was secluded, with no police patrols nearby, otherwise he would have been chased by the police.


    In just half an hour, Yan Fei reached the end of Hongfei Road, where a free park lay at the terminus of the highway. The park was well-greened, with many trees, and had the reputation of a forest park. However, it was remote, and at night, it was nearly deserted. Lu Pingping¡¯s house was nearby, so she had to pass through this park on her way home from work.


    Yan Fei got out of the car and began searching for Lu Pingping¡¯s bodyguard, Liu Hong. Under the dim park lights, he finally found Lu Pingping¡¯s vehicle on a secluded path. He hurried over and discovered a large hole in the front windshield, smeared with blood. The interior of the car was a mess, bearing the signs of a fierce struggle.


    Bodyguard Liu Hong was lying on the driver¡¯s seat, with a huge wound on her abdomen, covered in blood and motionless, her condition unknown. The other bodyguard, Wang Li, lay in front of the car soaked in blood, her neck twisted unnaturally, and the situation looked dire. Lu Pingping, who should have been in the car, was nowhere to be found.


    Suppressing the unease in his heart, Yan Fei stepped forward to check for any breath in Wang Li on the ground, only to find her long deceased. Returning to the car, he found that despite Liu Hong¡¯s severe injuries and unconscious state, she still had a faint pulse. Liu Hong had fought desperately, and even with her grievous wounds, she had made a call to Yan Fei to inform him of Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping. She had only apologized on the phone and hadn¡¯t mentioned Wang Li¡¯s murder or her own critical injuries.


    After confirming the kidnapping of Lu Pingping at the scene, Yan Fei felt an emptiness in his heart, as if he had lost the most important thing. He started to worry. Although Lu Pingping had lived a comfortable life after surviving a family tragedy, she hadn¡¯t experienced much hardship. Now that she was kidnapped, she might face torture, and he wondered whether she would be able to endure.

 Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Chapter 115 Assassin Sect_2

    Chapter 187: Chapter 115 Assassin Sect_2


    Yan Fei began to observe the surroundings, hoping to find some information about the kidnappers or discover where Lu Pingping had been taken, so he could go and rescue her. However, he was no professional and couldn¡¯t discern any hidden clues amidst the chaotic scene. He didn¡¯t know who was behind this, but had an intuition that this kidnapping was definitely related to him.


    He had put up a Bounty on the Dark Web within the Underworld, offering a staggering one hundred million US Dollars, attracting Assassins eager to take him down. But he always kept a low profile, and even though he had appeared near the Yunnan National Border on this trip, he left there immediately, giving no chance for the Assassins seeking his life. It¡¯s possible that the kidnappers targeted Lu Pingping because they couldn¡¯t find an opportunity to kill Yan Fei, thinking that by doing so, they could get to Yan Fei.


    With this possibility in mind, Yan Fei felt guilty beyond measure. Because of him, Lu Pingping had suffered on his behalf and found herself in danger. If these kidnappers were indeed targeting Yan Fei, then Lu Pingping would be safe until they made contact with him. He quickly made a decision, though unsure if it was the right one ¡ª he decided to call the police. Even though involving the police might put Lu Pingping in greater peril, it seemed like the best option available. If the kidnappers were after Yan Fei, they likely wouldn¡¯t harm Lu Pingping until they achieved their goal.


    If Yan Fei chose not to call the police, he would be clueless in dealing with the kidnapping, unable to find any leads or chances to rescue Lu Pingping. Hence, he had to rely on the skills of police professionals to quickly help him uncover clues to crack the case. With clues in hand, he could deploy the Drone to rescue Lu Pingping.


    By kidnapping Lu Pingping, whatever their goal, the abductors had crossed Yan Fei¡¯s red line. He had decided that the moment he found any clue of these kidnappers, regardless of who they were, even if they were hiding in Shanghai, once he confirmed Lu Pingping¡¯s safety, he would deploy the Drone without hesitation to kill them all, even if it meant exposing his secrets. His murderous intent towards these kidnappers was even stronger than when he faced Ryoko Oogawa of the Oogawa Family, as these people had targeted the innocent Lu Pingping, not him directly.


    Upon receiving Yan Fei¡¯s emergency call, learning that the General Manager of Dream Technology had been kidnapped with her whereabouts unknown, the entire Shanghai circle was shocked. The subsidiary of Dream Technology, Dream Foods, was a star Enterprise in Shanghai with the potential to grow into an international giant, and the disappearance of a high-ranking Company figure on their own turf was a serious incident. Under the attention of Shanghai¡¯s higher-ups, the Criminal Investigation Team mobilized quickly, with team leader Wei Chao personally arriving at the crime scene to lead the search operation.


    Wei Chao and his expert team carefully examined the scene, collecting various pieces of left-behind data. The already dead Wang Li had been covered with a white cloth and sent to the morgue, while the severely injured Liu Hong had been taken to the best Hospital in Shanghai for emergency treatment. The police tested the bloodstains left at the scene and found they all belonged to Wang Li and Liu Hong, with no trace of Lu Pingping¡¯s blood, which somewhat eased Yan Fei¡¯s worries. It was also frightening to see the formidable Strength of the kidnappers; Wang Li and Liu Hong were Experts from the military equipped with Pistols, but they were killed or severely injured in direct combat without injuring the opponent, indicating that the kidnappers¡¯ capabilities far surpassed theirs.


    Yan Fei watched the police tirelessly gather information, while he sat at the crime scene, concerned for Lu Pingping¡¯s safety, motionless. In just half a night, his face became rough with stubble, looking haggard and worn.


    After checking the progress of the search, Wei Chao came over to Yan Fei and asked, ¡°Mr. Yan, we need to collect some intelligence, so I have a few questions for you, would that be alright?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Yes, ask away!¡±


    Wei Chao inquired, ¡°Where were you when Lu Pingping disappeared?¡±


    Yan Fei recalled, ¡°I had just returned from Banna City, and she must have been taken around the time I just got off the Airplane.¡±


    One of Wei Chao¡¯s subordinates quickly noted down the conversation between him and Yan Fei, and Wei Chao continued to ask, ¡°Does Lu Pingping have any enemies?¡±


    After some thought, Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°Lu Pingping has always been measured in her actions. Even if she offended anyone, she would not do so irreparably. So, she couldn¡¯t have any enemies, let alone someone who hated her enough to kidnap her.¡±


    Wei Chao then asked, ¡°Has your Company made any enemies in the business world?¡±


    Reminded by Wei Chao¡¯s question, Yan Fei immediately thought of Greensun Capital, with whom they had irrevocably fallen out. Could it be possible that Greensun Capital arranged for Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping, aiming to make him yield and achieve their goal of investing in the Company? But Greensun Capital had already deployed business partners to blockade his Company¡¯s products from entering the international Market; they wouldn¡¯t need to kidnap Lu Pingping as well, would they? If he found out Greensun Capital was behind it, even if they did manage to invest in Dream Technology, he might choose a scorched-earth policy, ensuring they gained nothing. Having been established for many years, Greensun Capital should understand this, so the likelihood of them waging war on two fronts against Yan Fei seemed small.

 Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Chapter 115: Assassin Sect_3

    Chapter 188: Chapter 115: Assassin Sect_3


    Then Yan Fei thought of those diet pill manufacturers bankrupted by his weight loss cookies. Dream Technology had stolen their livelihood; could they have turned to desperate measures, such as kidnapping Lu Pingping? There were also those regional agents Lu Pingping had dismissed; they, too, were suspects in her abduction. Even former employees who¡¯d been denied jobs at Dream Foods were under suspicion.


    As Yan Fei¡¯s mind wandered, he realized he had too many suspects to consider. It was only now, in this crisis, that he recognized the seemingly thriving Dream Technology was actually besieged by enemies on all sides, standing in extreme peril. Even without Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping, other serious issues were bound to arise. He¡¯d been unaware of the situation, thinking everything was going well, and had no idea how Lu Pingping had been handling this pressure alone.


    After some thought, Yan Fei still decided to share his suspicions with Wei Chao. The recording officer beside them immediately noted down Yan Fei¡¯s suspected targets.


    Weighing the thoughts, Wei Chao turned and asked, ¡°President Yan, besides these, do you think there could be other reasons behind Lu Pingping¡¯s abduction?¡±


    ¡°Other reasons?¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s train of thought shifted from the company to himself. The assassins who had attempted to kill him were the most likely suspects. Then the shadow of Japan¡¯s Oogawa Family flashed through his mind. The likeliest scenario for Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping were the assassins coveting the one hundred million US dollar bounty. But there was another possibility not to be ignored: the Oogawa Family¡¯s involvement.


    Having killed Ryoko Oogawa, Jo Oogawa, and Hideo Oogawa in Japan, the Oogawa Family might not know it was Yan Fei¡¯s doing, but they could find out Ryoko and the others had had issues with Dream Technology in China, becoming enraged by their deaths and, in a transfer of anger, kidnapping Lu Pingping. This would not only help them obtain the secret formula for the weight loss cookies but also fulfill Ryoko¡¯s last wish, killing two birds with one stone.


    With that in mind, Yan Fei¡¯s perspective broadened once again. Beyond these two forces, there was another prime suspect: Yang Song of the Yang Family of Beijing. Having previously suffered a substantial loss at Yan Fei¡¯s hands, Yang Song had suspiciously gone silent. Although Yan Fei remained guarded against reprisal, Yang Song had yet to act. Considering Yang Wanlin¡¯s recent visit to probe for intelligence, Yan Fei¡¯s focus had shifted to Yang Liu, nearly forgetting about Yang Song¡¯s existence. Yang Song¡¯s unrequited attraction to Lu Pingping also made him a possible suspect; spurned love could have turned to hateful action, prompting him to orchestrate her kidnapping.


    The thought of Lu Pingping kidnapped, her fate uncertain, and in grave danger, twisted Yan Fei¡¯s heart. He would have traded places with her if he could. To rescue Lu Pingping, Yan Fei was ready to disclose some information; as he prepared to convey all his suspicions to Wei Chao, Lu Pingping¡¯s secretary arrived at the scene, escorted by the security captain.


    The secretary was holding an envelope and, upon seeing Yan Fei, hurried over. Anxiously, she said, ¡°Boss, I was on duty at the company today when a courier delivered this letter addressed directly to you. I saw that the envelope wasn¡¯t sealed and, out of curiosity, I opened it, only to discover something shocking¡­¡±


    Seeing that the secretary didn¡¯t continue, Yan Fei asked, ¡°What shocking discovery did you make?¡±


    The secretary handed the letter to Yan Fei, saying, ¡°Boss, it¡¯s best if you see for yourself.¡±


    Yan Fei took the letter, noting indeed there was no seal on the envelope, which was printed with the words ¡°For Yan Fei!¡± in large characters. His heart stirred as he opened the envelope and pulled out a piece of stationery. A few photographs also fell from the envelope as he did so.


    With quick reflexes, Yan Fei caught the photos mid-air. He picked them up and saw Lu Pingping on them, unconscious and lying on the floor, which had nothing on it to indicate the location. Each photo showed her lying in the same position, just from different angles.


    Yan Fei felt a tightening in his chest and hastily read the letter he held, only to find an English letter printed on the paper, which read:


    ¡°Dear Mr. Yan Fei, Hello, we are sorry to inform you of such unfortunate news by this letter!


    First, please allow us to introduce ourselves. We are envoys from the distant Assassin Sect of the Middle East, representing the supreme Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, with a sincere proposal for you. As our sect is looking to improve our diet, we hope you would willingly and graciously donate three billion US dollars in cash.


    Furthermore, do not harbor resentment; being chosen by us is a privilege. It signifies that you surpass the vast majority of people in excellence. We will give you three days to raise the funds. Once the three billion is deposited, your person will be returned unharmed. Otherwise, your person will meet the great zhen master, and you shall swiftly follow suit. Our rule is simple: those who obey us shall be safe; those who defy us shall die without a complete corpse!


    Last but not least, we are not petty thieves; we are a formidable force. So, we won¡¯t stop you from contacting the police. Yet, we trust the police will convey to you our strength, aiding you in making the right decision.


    With that said, we wish you a pleasant cooperation and a joyful life, and hope your company prospers and soon becomes an international powerhouse!


    Sincerely, Envoy of the Great Assassin Sect!¡±


    At the bottom of the letter was the name of a foreign bank and a long string of numbers for a bank account.


    After reading the extortion letter, doubts filled Yan Fei¡¯s eyes. The ones behind Lu Pingping¡¯s abduction were not who he had imagined¡ªthe Oogawa Family from Japan or the Yang Family of Beijing, nor any of the bounty tasks from the Dark Web, and not any of the other organizations or individuals he suspected, but rather an envoy of the Assassin Sect.


    But what exactly was the Assassin Sect? The name was unfamiliar to Yan Fei, leaving him without a clue. With questions in his mind, a Drone immediately connected to the free internet near the Shanghai coastline and began searching for detailed information about the Assassin Sect.

 Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Chapter 116: Coming in Droves

    Chapter 189: Chapter 116: Coming in Droves


    In just a moment, the Auxiliary Brain had collected a vast amount of data on the Assassin Sect from the internet. Yan Fei took a careful look and realized he truly was ignorant of the wider world. The Assassin Sect was not some unknown name; on the contrary, they were the most famous assassin organization in the world, with a history that is nearly a millennium old.


    In historical records and even in fantastical tales, there were numerous legends and depictions about the Assassin Sect. According to documented evidence, this sect was terrifyingly proficient, having assassinated countless famous figures, including some significant historical personalities and even kings of European Principalities. The very name of the Assassin Sect struck fear in the hearts of all throughout Europe and the Middle East, as they wrought havoc for centuries.


    The fearsome reputation of the Assassin Sect was related to their methods of training assassins. In the travelogue of Marco Polo, the process of creating these assassins was detailed:


    ¡°Huo Shan, between two mountains and within a valley, built a great garden, unmatched in beauty. It contained every fruit from around the world, as well as opulent palaces like none on earth had seen before, adorned with gold and embedded with a hundred different things, with conduits containing wine, milk, honey, and water. The most beautiful women of the world, skilled in music, dance, and singing, filled the place, dazzling all who saw them.¡±


    This garden was constructed in accordance with human imaginations of paradise, but on normal days, it was blocked by massive stones, inaccessible to ordinary people, with only those granted permission by Huo Shan able to enter this ¡°paradise.¡±


    After constructing the grand garden, Huo Shan would regularly recruit a group of boys, around twelve or thirteen years old, all of whom volunteered to become warriors. Huo Shan trained them until they reached seventeen or eighteen, at which point he would drug them with a sleeping potion and carry them into the grand garden. When these young men awoke, they were so stunned by the beautiful sight before them that they believed they had entered heaven and began to indulge to their hearts¡¯ content.


    After these young men spent several weeks in bliss, Huo Shan would have them drugged again, and then removed from the garden. Upon waking and realizing they were no longer in paradise, they felt profoundly disappointed. That¡¯s when Huo Shan would tell them, ¡°If you complete the daunting task assigned by our organization with your dying breath, you can return to ¡®paradise¡¯ after death!¡±


    Thus, assassins of the Assassin Sect often carried out assassination tasks with no regard for their own lives, yearning for death, and as a result, they were often successful.


    In those KB years, once the Assassin Sect identified an assassination target, they would first write a polite letter to the individual. The letter was relatively courteous, asking the person to offer gold and silver as a ransom to save their own life. If the ransom was received, the Assassin Sect would then spare the target. However, if no ransom was sent within the stipulated time, they would proceed with the assassination.


    The Assassin Sect was historically the first group to evolve assassination methods into an art form, possessing potent killing skills. No matter what means the victim had for defense, in the end, they would be successfully assassinated by the sect. Countless individuals throughout history did not take the threats of the Al-Assassin seriously, only to meet their demise the following day, including several kings. The death of these individuals also contributed to the imposing reputation of the Assassin Sect.


    According to historical records, the base of the Assassin Sect was located on a snowy peak in the Middle East. Whenever their leader assumed their position, they would change their name to Huo Shan, known also as the Old Man of the Mountains. This mysterious organization stretched for centuries, having a hand in countless historical processes, earning them the title of history¡¯s makers.


    It was this immense notoriety that even led to the English word ¡°assassin¡± originating from this very sect. Even in the novels of the Chinese Martial Arts master Quan Tong, there were mentions of the Assassin Sect, regarded with utmost admiration. The sect¡¯s biography even inspired an American game developer to create a major video game series, the renowned ¡°Assassin¡¯s Creed¡±, which later was adapted into a film that enjoyed success at the box office. This indicates how extensive the influence of the Assassin Sect was, truly formidable indeed.


    However, the historical Assassin Sect had been eradicated by the Mongol armies on their western campaign several centuries ago; for the past few hundred years, there had been no sight of them, so it was assumed they had vanished into the annals of history. Unexpectedly, after several centuries, they had re-emerged in Shanghai, targeting Yan Fei and kidnapping Lu Pingping, demanding a 3 billion US Dollar ransom from him.


    Yan Fei was shocked that this infamous historical assassin organization had targeted him; this was completely contrary to his previous deductions, as the people he suspected had nothing to do with Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping. If this Assassin Sect was indeed that historical assassination organization, then they were not the type to be directed by any other individual or organization, nor would they be connected to the bounties on the Dark Web. Their confrontation with him was likely purely motivated by his money, evidenced by their initial demand for a 3 billion US Dollar ransom. According to historical lore, as long as the ransom was paid, the Assassin Sect would spare their target. But those who attempted resistance met with a terrible end, dying a horrific death.


    While Yan Fei¡¯s Weight Loss Cookies had not yet entered the International Market, the Chinese Market alone had made him enormously wealthy, so it was no surprise that the Assassin Sect would set their sights on him. Although Yan Fei was powerful, and even had the Drone Avatar at his disposal, he still felt a bit out of his depth when facing the Assassin Sect, known as history¡¯s makers.

 Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Chapter 116 Overwhelming_2

    Chapter 190: Chapter 116 Overwhelming_2


    Seeing Yan Fei staring absentmindedly at the letter, Wei Chao took it from Yan Fei¡¯s hands. After glancing over the contents, he was startled and quickly walked aside to call and report the latest developments to those above.


    It took quite a while for Yan Fei to recover from the shock. He looked at the female secretary and asked, ¡°How much cash is left in the Company¡¯s bank account right now?¡±


    The female secretary was Lu Pingping¡¯s dedicated assistant and was well-versed in the Company¡¯s data, as she assisted Lu Pingping with Company matters. She quickly replied, ¡°Boss, as of last night, there is still a fund of 1.5 billion in the company account. Oh, and that 1.5 billion is all in RMB.¡±


    Yan Fei had previously bought an unfinished building, followed by its design and renovation, and the overhaul and construction of the new factory in the Jinshan Development Zone, along with obtaining data from a world-famous immune system research laboratory. All of this had cost a significant amount of money. Therefore, even though Dream Foods was making a fortune every day, there was not much left in the accounts. The ransom demanded by the Assassin Sect was 3 billion US dollars, which was nearly 20 billion RMB. The funds currently in the Company¡¯s account were far from sufficient.


    It was already the next morning, and the professional police on site were still busy trying to find clues about the kidnapping. However, Yan Fei, now knowing the kidnappers¡¯ information, chose not to stay there. He wasn¡¯t sure if this group claiming to be the Assassin Sect was really the historic one or if someone else was masquerading as the sect to extort him. His sole focus was on the 3 billion dollar ransom.


    Lu Pingping had always been by Yan Fei¡¯s side, and he hadn¡¯t felt anything was amiss. But now that Lu Pingping had been kidnapped and was in danger, Yan Fei felt a hollow sense of loss. It was then that he realized just how important Lu Pingping was to him. He had to save her; the value of their relationship could not be measured in money.


    Upon returning to the Company, Yan Fei immediately convened a meeting with the senior leaders, then asked the manager of the Finance Department to call the heads of major banks in Shanghai, saying he intended to visit them. Yan Fei needed to save Lu Pingping, but he didn¡¯t have enough cash on hand and had to seek a bank loan. Only in this way could he raise such a large sum of money in a short period. With no leads on the kidnappers, he had to prepare the money as per the kidnappers¡¯ demands to avoid any unforeseen situations. Although 3 billion dollars was a lot, it was not as important as Lu Pingping to Yan Fei.


    The head of Finance quickly arranged appointments for Yan Fei with the heads of major banks in Shanghai, and Yan Fei made preparations for the visits. Previously, these bank heads had visited Yan Fei a couple of times, but Yan Fei had not been short of funds at the time and had declined their loan proposals. Now, however, the roles were reversed, with Yan Fei being the one asking these bank heads for help.


    Yan Fei had anticipated that these bank visits might involve some loss of dignity, but he hadn¡¯t expected the situation to be this tough. The bank heads were initially quite warm when they saw Yan Fei, but their expressions changed drastically when they heard his request for a 3 billion dollar loan. They all claimed they didn¡¯t have that much cash available and couldn¡¯t meet Yan Fei¡¯s request.


    Yan Fei initially thought that a single bank might be low on funds, so he wasn¡¯t concerned. But after being rejected by several major banks one after another, he began to have a bad feeling. Even his suggestion for several banks to join forces and loan him the money was rejected. At this point, Yan Fei came to a realization: even if funds were tight, these banks could surely combine resources to loan out 3 billion dollars, but they all chose to refuse. It seemed that Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping was not as straightforward as it appeared ¨C he might have fallen into someone else¡¯s trap.


    It should be noted that the Weight Loss Cookies were now selling an average of 2 billion RMB per day, which amounted to 73 billion RMB a year or about 12 billion US dollars, not even counting the international market. With such a huge cash flow, plus the fixed asset of the new Dream Technology Headquarters skyscraper, raising a 3 billion US dollar loan from banks should be effortless. Normally, Dream Technology would be considered a prime asset by bankers, and if Yan Fei were to put out the word, probably banks around the world would be clamoring to lend him money. The fact that all banks Yan Fei approached refused to lend to Dream Technology was highly unusual and implied that someone was scheming against him.


    Lu Pingping had previously disapproved of Yan Fei¡¯s refusal to take bank loans, even expressing her concerns to him, but Yan Fei had been stubborn at the time and stuck to his decision. As a result, whether it was purchasing the unfinished building, acquiring a new factory, or trading for laboratory data, they had used their own cash, not resorting to bank financing. Now, the repercussions had come swiftly, as Dream Technology had lost the support of the banks, leaving Yan Fei without their backing in a critical moment.


    Under other circumstances, Yan Fei might have accepted the lack of support from banks, but this time the situation was different. Lu Pingping was still in the hands of others; he needed money for a rescue. Lu Pingping was extremely important to Yan Fei; he would spare no expense to save her. If he knew who had kidnapped Lu Pingping, even if he couldn¡¯t raise the 3 billion dollars, he would go after them and save Lu Pingping his own way. But without any information from the kidnappers, he couldn¡¯t use force; he could only obediently gather the ransom as demanded by the kidnappers, putting Lu Pingping¡¯s safety above all else.

 Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Chapter 116: One After Another_3

    Chapter 191: Chapter 116: One After Another_3


    Yan Fei hustled all day outside, but no bank was willing to lend to him, which left him somewhat disappointed. He had thought that even if several banks didn¡¯t support him, there would surely be some that would, only to find out in the end he had come up empty-handed, with no one willing to help him.


    With only three days to spare, time was already extremely urgent, and Yan Fei had wasted a day. With no other choice, Yan Fei had to turn to the Shanghai Municipal Government for help.


    The Shanghai Municipal Government didn¡¯t refuse Yan Fei¡¯s request, but the amount of capital involved was huge, and the city¡¯s leaders needed to hold a meeting to discuss it, so they could only ask Yan Fei to wait patiently.


    Although Yan Fei was burning with impatience, he knew that government affairs required a process. While he didn¡¯t get a definite answer from the government right away, at least there was hope, so he continued to wait. But as time ticked away, with still no word from the government, Yan Fei began to get anxious and had his secretary contact Green Pine Capital, which had previously attempted to invest in his company, hoping to negotiate with them once more.


    At this critical moment, Yan Fei could no longer care that he had previously had a falling out with them; he began to consider agreeing to their request to buy shares. With no good news coming from the government, he had to find another way out, lest he be unable to cope with any unexpected circumstances.


    However, to Yan Fei¡¯s surprise, when his secretary contacted Green Pine Capital, they seemed to have lost their previous urgency about Dream Technology and were not as eager as before. Although they agreed to renegotiate with Yan Fei regarding the shares, they set the negotiation for a week later.


    Yan Fei was incredibly angry. In a week¡¯s time, regardless of whether Lu Pingping was alive or dead, this matter would have already ended. What use would it be for Green Pine Capital to talk about shares then? However, after noticing the peculiar behavior of Green Pine Capital, a thought suddenly struck him: could the Lu Pingping kidnapping incident really be related to Green Pine Capital? Had they, upon his rejection of their investment, ostensibly applied commercial pressure on him, while secretly setting this trap to make him panic? Were they not interested in investing in Dream Technology, but rather waiting for an opportune time to achieve the best negotiation result at a lower price? Could the Assassin Sect be something made up to scare him, the real purpose being to throw him into chaos, so they could win amidst the disorder?


    With this suspicion, Yan Fei instructed the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain to search extensively on the Network World, trying to determine if the Assassin Sect really existed, or to find evidence linking Green Pine Capital to the kidnapping of Lu Pingping. Unfortunately, the Auxiliary Brain was ultimately a computer and could only perform searches based on Yan Fei¡¯s instructions, unable to take initiative. Thus, it found no useful leads on the Internet.


    Yan Fei had discovered the Dark Web of the underground world and logged into it through the Auxiliary Brain. There, he found a massive number of Bounty Tasks. The range of tasks was vast, from those wanting to purchase explosives, to those aimed at overthrowing a government in Africa, to even assassinating the President of The United States of America. With all manner of strange and bizarre tasks, there was everything one could think of. He even found a bounty notice for assassinating himself, identical to what the man in the Black Robe had described, with a bounty of one hundred million US Dollars.


    Therefore, Yan Fei logged onto the Dark Web again, hoping to find some clues. However, among the tasks published on the Dark Web, he found no commission related to the kidnapping of Lu Pingping. The Assassin Sect, which had kidnapped Lu Pingping, seemed to have appeared out of nowhere, quickly getting a hold of Yan Fei¡¯s weak spot and backing him into a corner.


    While Yan Fei took the initiative on one front, on another, Wei Chao of the Shanghai Criminal Investigation Team had set up his operation center at the Dream Technology Headquarters Building, hoping to find more leads to rescue Lu Pingping. After all, Lu Pingping, currently the General Manager of Dream Technology, was also considered an important public figure at the national level, and her kidnapping in Shanghai was a loss of face for them.


    After Wei Chao reported to higher-ups, the mysterious China Special Duties Unit also began to move, gathering intelligence about the Assassin Sect everywhere. However, they had not obtained any useful intelligence in a short time.


    The Assassin Sect seemed very confident about themselves, not preventing Yan Fei from reporting to the police in their extortion letter but rather acting as if they were afraid Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t report it, exuding an air of absolute control, not at all afraid of escalating the situation. This was completely unlike other kidnapping cases, where the kidnappers usually demand that the police are not involved. From this perspective, the modus operandi of this Assassin Sect seemed quite similar to the sect that dominated the world centuries ago.


    Until the second day, Wei Chao¡¯s investigation team had not found any concrete clues, and the unconscious female bodyguard, Liu Hong, hadn¡¯t awakened to provide more intelligence. Meanwhile, the China Special Duty Group hadn¡¯t found any breakthrough clues either. However, they brought back one piece of intelligence related to the Assassin Sect. In their investigation, it appeared that the Assassin Sect that had emerged was indeed the one historically annihilated by the Mongol cavalry. But the organization¡¯s members had elusive movements, and even with the capabilities of the China Special Duty Group, they had not been able to find their whereabouts for the time being.


    Just when Yan Fei was extremely anxious, another explosive piece of news came through. The Dream Foods Processing Factory had been notified by the local Township: since the previous owner of the Food Processing Factory had used improper means when signing the land use agreement, the agreement concerning the township¡¯s land had been deemed invalid. The Food Processing Factory had to shut down immediately, demolish the structures aboveground, and return the land to the local township.


    Together with this notification came the factory¡¯s doors sealed, and the workers inside were forced to stop working. And this halt in production meant the cash cow of Dream Technology, the Weight Loss Cookies, was completely extinguished. Without the support of the Weight Loss Cookies, not to mention safely rescuing Lu Pingping, even Dream Technology might not be able to survive. A large amount of breach of contract indemnities and consumer complaints could lead to Dream Technology going bankrupt¡­

 Chapter 192 - Chapter 192: Chapter 117: Unexpected

    Chapter 192: Chapter 117: Unexpected


    When Yan Fei found out that the township had forcibly taken back the land from the Food Processing Factory, he couldn¡¯t help but sneer inwardly. He had long known about the previous Food Factory owner¡¯s bribery of the township officials, and he realized that they would reclaim the land under the influence of that small group. That¡¯s why he had prepared in advance, acquiring a new Food Processing Factory in the Jinshan Development Zone under Suzhou in Lin Province and was always ready to start producing Weight Loss Cookies there.


    What Yan Fei didn¡¯t expect was for the township to choose this particular moment, without any warning, to abruptly take back the land use rights. This turn of events made him see a fact clearly. The kidnapping of Lu Pingping was definitely not as simple as it seemed on the surface; it involved a wide range and could be described as a case of ¡°pull one hair and move the whole body.¡±


    Yan Fei had thought it was just a small group of people who hadn¡¯t caught the Weight Loss Cookies gravy train harassing him, but now it seemed that their actions were likely just a small part of a larger, more sinister conspiracy.


    Facing the sudden shutdown of the factory due to this unexpected incident, and without Lu Pingping there to take command, a sense of panic began to spread within the Company. However, Yan Fei immediately stood out, presented the contingency plan, and directed everyone to follow it. It was because of him standing at the forefront that everyone calmed down and started handling the relevant work in an orderly fashion. Yan Fei¡¯s ability to command such authority despite often being absent from the Company and not dealing with company affairs was also due to Lu Pingping¡¯s deliberate efforts to maintain his authority within the Company. The image of an all-capable company boss had long since been ingrained in everyone¡¯s hearts.


    In response to the factory shutdown, Yan Fei told the workers of the Food Processing Factory to take a holiday and return home, then wait for further notice from the Company. On the other hand, he had not arranged for the Food Factory in the Jinshan Development Zone to officially start producing Weight Loss Cookies. He was still waiting; he wanted the mastermind behind the scenes to come forward voluntarily, after which he would catch everything in one go, eliminating future troubles once and for all.


    As for the Weight Loss Cookies agents who had paid but didn¡¯t receive their goods, those who chose compensation were to be paid promptly, but they would then be added directly to the Blacklist and cut off from future cooperation. For consumers, relying on the current stock was sufficient for the time being and was not a major issue. Once the stock was depleted, Lu Pingping¡¯s situation would surely be resolved, and by then, the new Food Factory would have started producing Weight Loss Cookies.


    In Shanghai, the Municipal Government held a full-day meeting to discuss Yan Fei¡¯s plea for help. Despite the heated arguments during the meeting, no immediate conclusion was reached. It was said that the leaders at the meeting were divided into two factions, one believing they should help Dream Technology through this difficult time, considering the significant contributions Dream Technology had made to China¡¯s development. Yet another faction believed that the government should not interfere too much in enterprise affairs; these matters should be resolved by the enterprises themselves. Moreover, the nation had already dispatched elite forces to investigate the case, and they were confident that the case would be solved soon and the victim rescued.


    Not only that, but the opposing faction also believed that the 3 billion US Dollars in cash was of a special nature, akin to bowing to the KB operatives. It¡¯s known that no government organization in the world has openly bowed to KB operatives before. If they chose to support Yan Fei this time, it would mean that the Chinese Government was bowing to the KB Organization. And if they bowed this time, there might be more kidnapping cases in the future. What then would the Government do? Therefore, setting this precedent was absolutely unacceptable and would be akin to abetting tyranny.


    Meanwhile, there was no good news from several banks in Shanghai; not even one was willing to help Yan Fei, all refusing Dream Technology¡¯s loan requests on the grounds of difficult capital turnover. Fortunately, Yan Fei had not taken loans from banks before; otherwise, in the midst of this crisis, coupled with the forced shutdown of the Food Factory and the inability to produce Weight Loss Cookies, it might lead to a situation where banks demand repayment, resulting in the ruin of Dream Technology.


    Yan Fei had also not received any intelligence about Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping; even the Auxiliary Brain found no trace on the Internet. Without locating Lu Pingping, Yan Fei was unable to use Martial Force to rescue her. Thus, he could only strive to raise money for the ransom, but it seemed as if a huge force was sabotaging his efforts, making all his attempts to raise funds futile. Although he had converted the entire 1.5 billion RMB in the company¡¯s account into US Dollars, the amount was only 250 million US Dollars, which was still far from the kidnappers¡¯ demand of 3 billion US Dollars.


    Dream Technology was definitely worth 3 billion US Dollars; even if the Food Factory was temporarily shut down, it couldn¡¯t affect Dream Technology¡¯s valuation. However, at this critical juncture, no one was willing to assist Dream Technology¡ªnot even the VC Companies that had previously been willing to invest now chose to stay far away. These actions greatly disheartened Yan Fei. In his anxiousness, Yan Fei was about to contact loansharks to borrow money.


    Just as Yan Fei was overwhelmed with worry for Lu Pingping¡¯s safety, juggling the Company¡¯s mess, and preparing to contact loansharks, a group of people suddenly arrived at his Company. Leading this group was a middle-aged man with a severe expression and cold demeanor. The Security stopped them from entering due to the lack of an appointment, while they tried to force their way in. With one side trying to enter and the other trying to block them, a quarrel ensued outside the Company.

 Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Chapter 117: Unexp

    Chapter 193: Chapter 117: Unexpected_2


    After hearing the noise outside, Yan Fei walked out with a cold face and saw this group of people in the company¡¯s corridor. The stern middle-aged man saw Yan Fei, stretched out his hand expressionlessly, and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, I¡¯ve long admired your reputation. I am Yang Liu from the Yang Family of Beijing.¡±


    Yan Fei felt a stir in his heart. This stern middle-aged man was Yang Liu from the Yang Family of Beijing. Previously, Yang Liu¡¯s son, Yang Song, had caused trouble in his company and had been severely taught a lesson by Yan Fei. At that time, Lu Pingping had reminded him to be wary of Yang Liu, and later Yang Wanlin¡¯s visit to probe for intelligence had made Yan Fei highly vigilant of this Yang Liu. He had been waiting for the mastermind behind the scenes to reveal themselves, and now at this critical moment, Yang Liu had suddenly appeared at his company. Could it be that Yang Liu was the mastermind behind this kidnapping?


    Yan Fei first stopped the security, then extended his hand and shook hands with Yang Liu, keeping his composure, and said, ¡°So it¡¯s President Yang, welcome to visit. May I inquire about the purpose of your visit this time?¡±


    Yang Liu glanced around and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, do you want to talk to me here?¡±


    Yan Fei gestured with a hand and said, ¡°President Yang, please follow me.¡±


    So, guided by Yan Fei, Yang Liu and his entourage arrived at the conference room of Dream Technology. Both parties took their seats as host and guests, and then Yang Liu handed Yan Fei a document, saying, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, our time is precious, so I¡¯ll cut to the chase. The purpose of my visit is all in this document. You can have a look first.¡±


    Yan Fei took the document with a puzzled expression and saw the title on the cover, ¡°Agreement on Equity Transfer of Dream Technology.¡± Anger flared up inside him, but instead of exploding immediately, he continued to examine the document with forced patience.


    The document stated that Yang Liu¡¯s company would purchase 100% of the equity of Dream Technology for $3.5 billion in cash. The agreement specifically required Dream Technology to hand over the actual manufacturing process of weight loss cookies and assist the workers dispatched by Yang Liu to successfully produce the cookies. After selling Dream Technology, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping must leave the company, and they are to refrain from further production of weight loss cookies and from selling the manufacturing process again.


    After reading the document, Yan Fei was furious but asked with an expressionless face, ¡°President Yang, what is the meaning of this?¡±


    Yang Liu took a puff of his cigar, placed his feet heavily on the table, exhaled a smoke ring, and said indifferently, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, you humiliated my son here before. But I don¡¯t care, as Yang Song is a straw bag; I should thank you for disciplining him. So, you can consider me to be a magnanimous person. I¡¯ve come here actually to help you. I¡¯ve heard that your good friend Lu Pingping has been kidnapped and a ransom of $3 billion is needed, but you don¡¯t have that much cash, and no banks or the Municipal Government of Shanghai are helping you. If you can¡¯t come up with the money in three days, Lu Pingping will be killed, and you won¡¯t escape death either. Now, I¡¯m offering you $3.5 billion. Isn¡¯t that helping you?¡±


    Although Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping had not been publicized, it was not surprising that Yang Liu, with his considerable influence in Beijing, knew about it; so now he came knocking, looking to take over Dream Foods. Under normal circumstances, upon hearing his proposal, Yan Fei would¡¯ve sent him away immediately. But at this juncture, he didn¡¯t get angry but pondered the matter seriously.


    According to the actual value of Dream Technology, it definitely was not something that could be bought for merely $3.5 billion. However, the value of an object is not reflected by its actual value but by its supply and demand relationship. Desperate for money now, and with no one else willing to lend, if Yang Liu was the only option, acquiring Dream Foods for $3.5 billion seemed reasonable.


    Compared to weight loss cookies, Yan Fei cared more about Lu Pingping. The weight loss cookies were just a low-level technology deduced by the Auxiliary Brain using the technology extrapolation system; losing them wasn¡¯t such an unacceptable loss. The Auxiliary Brain had already deduced a technique to add skin antibodies to the immune system. This technology was even more powerful than the weight loss cookies and had a larger market. As long as Lu Pingping could be safely rescued, losing Dream Technology was inconsequential. They could start anew and could use the skin antibody technology to establish another company as massive as Dream Technology in no time.


    That being said, Yan Fei still felt uncomfortable. To let Yang Liu scoop up such good fortune did not sit well with him, especially since Yang Liu was also Yang Song¡¯s father, and now the prime suspect in Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping case.


    Seeing that Yan Fei remained silent, Yang Liu spoke again, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, you must be hoping for the best, still waiting for the final decision of Shanghai¡¯s Municipal Government. However, I must tell you unfortunate news. The Government will definitely not come to a concrete decision within three days about whether they¡¯ll help you. Are you curious how I know this?¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s heart skipped a beat and he asked, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m very curious. How do you know this?¡±


    Yang Liu smiled and said, ¡°Because I exerted a lot of effort in the middle. Those who opposed helping you, all of them have been persuaded by me and the forces behind me, which is why they are so adamantly against it.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Don¡¯t those who oppose helping me understand the current domestic atmosphere? Do they still dare to oppose aiding a company that has the potential to become a major international enterprise in the future?¡±

 Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: Chapter 117 Unexpected_3

    Chapter 194: Chapter 117 Unexpected_3


    Yang Liu scoffed, ¡°Yan Fei, you¡¯re not as good at business as Lu Pingping, and you don¡¯t have the same broad perspective as me. The only reason you¡¯ve reached your current position is entirely down to luck. Also, you don¡¯t understand politics; the reasons for their opposition are not without merit¡ªeach point raised could spark a national debate. And their opposition now doesn¡¯t mean they will always oppose. As long as we wait until after your fundraising fails in three days and Lu Pingping is torn apart by the other side, they can agree with no political risk to themselves.¡±


    Yan Fei frowned, ¡°But because they don¡¯t help me, it leads to my enterprise being taken over by you. Wouldn¡¯t Shanghai lose a major business?¡±


    Yang Liu burst into loud laughter, ¡°Yan Fei, you really don¡¯t see the big picture. Whether Weight Loss Cookies are in your hands or mine makes no difference to the real higher-ups in China; the only difference is who holds the control. You may have feelings for our country and have made many contributions, but some of the higher-ups are wary of where your technology comes from, so they¡¯d feel more at ease with the technology in my hands. As for the reason, it¡¯s because they¡¯re more familiar with me and trust me more.¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head, ¡°You probably don¡¯t even believe that yourself, do you? And by coming out so early, aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll suspect that you orchestrated this whole situation, that I will refuse your terms and seek cooperation with someone else? You should know how much I dislike you; I might just choose another.¡±


    Yang Liu suddenly lost his smile, speaking coldly, ¡°Yan Fei, it seems you still don¡¯t grasp the reality. Aren¡¯t you puzzled why the big banks are unwilling to help you? On the surface, your company has the ability to repay the debt, and helping you would bring them huge benefits¡ªit¡¯s a win-win deal that should benefit both sides. So why do they refuse? And what about that VC firm from The United States and the other venture capitals? Can¡¯t they see the market potential of Weight Loss Cookies? Why won¡¯t they invest now?¡±


    Yan Fei looked at Yang Liu and said, ¡°Do we even need to think about the reasons? Isn¡¯t it because you are the one causing trouble behind the scenes? Without their help, I have no choice but to submit to your terms. You¡¯ve made sure of it. I believe you¡¯ve done extensive groundwork, and even if someone else could help me, they won¡¯t. So now, you are the only option I have, right?¡±


    Yang Liu nodded, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you to see through everything. It seems you¡¯re not that foolish. To obtain Dream Foods, I did indeed pay a hefty price.¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head, ¡°You truly live up to your reputation as the ruthless man, Yang Liu. To achieve your goal, you¡¯re probably ready to share the Weight Loss Cookies with other forces, right? If I¡¯m not mistaken, Green Fir Capital will definitely hold a large share in the new company. That must be their basis for cooperation with you.¡±


    Yang Liu said, ¡°Exactly, you are entirely correct. I am that straightforward. My goal is to make money. I absolutely wouldn¡¯t be involved with something that doesn¡¯t bring me profit. Green Fir Capital and other forces will acquire shares in the new company. Green Fir Capital will even hold 40% of the shares.¡±


    Yan Fei said scornfully, ¡°You live up to your name as a ruthless man, willing to do anything for profit, betraying both teammates and country. When I held Weight Loss Cookies, they were entirely a Chinese enterprise, all profits circulated domestically, meaning all the benefits stayed in the country. But once you take over, you¡¯re giving away at least 40% of the profits, letting foreigners gain. Some said you were unscrupulous for profit; I was skeptical, but now it¡¯s clear they were completely right.¡±


    Yang Liu: ¡°With Weight Loss Cookies in your hands, you could never unlock their full potential. Once we acquire them, we will immediately break into the international market. Sales would at least quintuple from their current level. The authorities would gain more tax revenue and boost GDP¡ªwhy wouldn¡¯t they want that? How could that goal be achieved without an exchange of interests? What I¡¯m doing is patriotic, it¡¯s for the good of the country.¡±


    Yan Fei sighed, ¡°I have to admire one thing about you; you have some nerve. Moreover, no matter what you do, you always find a patriotic excuse for yourself, standing on a moral high ground to criticize others.¡±


    Yang Liu was indifferent to how Yan Fei viewed him and said coldly, ¡°Yan Fei, now that you know the causes and consequences, what¡¯s your decision?¡±


    Yan Fei closed the file on the table and said, ¡°Deal, I accept your terms.¡±


    Yang Liu was taken aback, then after a pause he said, ¡°I thought you¡¯d hesitate, but you agreed so readily. It seems Lu Pingping holds a high position in your heart.¡±


    Yan Fei replied coldly, ¡°My relationship with Lu Pingping is none of your business. I can accept your terms, but the formal signing of the contract should be postponed to tomorrow night at 8 o¡¯clock.¡±


    Yang Liu suddenly laughed, ¡°Yan Fei, you still hold out hope, thinking that by tomorrow night at 8 the Municipal Government will decide to help you? Or that you¡¯ll be able to rescue Lu Pingping by then? Or are you expecting some sort of turnaround?¡±


    Yan Fei said coldly, ¡°This is my only condition. If you agree, wait; if not, get lost.¡±


    Yang Liu stood up and said, ¡°Fine, I¡¯ll give you this chance. Tomorrow night at 8, I will sign the agreement with you in front of the Television media here. Once the agreement is signed, the 3.5 billion US dollars will be transferred immediately, so you can save Lu Pingping, and the remaining money will be enough for you to squander for a lifetime.¡±


    After saying that, Yang Liu walked out of the conference room. At the doorway, he suddenly stopped and said, ¡°Yan Fei, whether you believe it or not, I have nothing to do with the kidnapping case involving Lu Pingping. The reason I came to you now is that I¡¯ve always wanted your company and thus laid the groundwork in advance. Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping was just a timely opportunity for me¡­¡±


    Yan Fei just sneered, without making a sound.


    Yang Liu added, ¡°Your Food Factory was shut down on my orders. I even considered having the property management of this building evict your company, but since we¡¯re signing the agreement here tomorrow, I let you save a little face. I¡¯m telling you this so you know that in China, there¡¯s nothing I can¡¯t do.¡±


    With that, Yang Liu, puffing on his cigar, left the conference room. His entourage hurried to follow, leaving only Yan Fei in the conference room, along with the bewildered executives from Dream Technology¡­

 Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Chapter 118 Critical Moment

    Chapter 195: Chapter 118 Critical Moment


    Watching Yang Liu walk away, Yan Fei fell into deep thought. Contrary to his expectations, the first person to cause trouble turned out to be Yang Liu, who had gained considerable benefits from this incident. Therefore, based on general case analysis, Yang Liu definitely was the primary suspect in the kidnapping of Lu Pingping.


    However, during his conversation with Yang Liu, Yan Fei found that although Yang Liu was greedy and his methods somewhat despicable, being the mastermind behind the schemes against his own group, he was a scoundrel in an open and aboveboard manner. He wanted to acquire Dream Technology, and though he used some tricks, he told Yan Fei straightforwardly, hardly resembling the despicable villain behind Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping.


    Therefore, Yan Fei became confused again. Could this kidnapping case really be just a simple kidnapping without the complexity he imagined, its occurrence at this time just a coincidence? Then this kidnapping case was taken advantage of by Yang Liu. Could it be that the so-called mastermind behind everything did not exist and was just a figment of his imagination?


    Yan Fei had just set the time for the stock transfer signing with Yang Liu for tomorrow evening at eight o¡¯clock sharp. The reason, as Yang Liu speculated, was because Yan Fei hoped that more time in the day could bring about an unforeseen turn of events. If no opportunity arose, he would not be stingy, and would immediately transfer Dream Technology to Yang Liu, using the money to rescue Lu Pingping. As for the rest, that could be discussed once Lu Pingping was safely back.


    What disappointed Yan Fei was that until seven o¡¯clock the next evening, no good news had come. The Shanghai Municipal Government was still in meetings, the opposition seemed to be on the verge of giving in but reaching a compromise before the deadline was unlikely. And various banks, VC companies, even high-interest loan businesses from Shanghai¡¯s underworld, hadn¡¯t given Yan Fei a definitive response; the turn of events he had hoped for had not materialized.


    And Yang Liu, as if he was certain of Yan Fei¡¯s compliance, made early preparations. For tonight¡¯s news conference, he had arranged not only for television stations, video websites, and news media from across China to witness this momentous occasion, but had even managed to have the signing event broadcast live via satellite TV and the internet. In short, Yang Liu intended to expose the signing process to the entire national audience, proving his legitimate acquisition of the company to avoid any later disputes over stock ownership.


    At 7:30 p.m., under Yang Liu¡¯s arrangement, journalists from various television networks and online media outlets gathered at the Dream Technology Headquarters Building¡ªthey were all set to witness the groundbreaking event of this corporate takeover in China.


    Yan Fei remained in his office, looking around at everything familiar to him, his heart full of reluctance. The company was the culmination of his and Lu Pingping¡¯s hard work. Although he could start over, he had ultimately failed and didn¡¯t know what Lu Pingping would think when she found out he had sold the company after her return.


    Just then, a knock on the door of the office came, and Yan Fei said, ¡°Please come in!¡±


    The office door opened, and a woman walked in. Upon seeing the woman, Yan Fei was immediately astounded and blurted out, ¡°You! What are you doing here?¡±


    The woman who entered was none other than Yu Xiaozhou from the China Special Duties Unit. Yan Fei had previously contacted her through the Auxiliary Brain to return the important USB drive to her. Now, Yu Xiaozhou, in a professional suit, presented a different kind of appeal. Compared to before, she had less of a heroic air and more of a seductive charm.


    Yu Xiaozhou walked into Yan Fei¡¯s office and, seeing his expression, she immediately asked, ¡°Mr. Yan, do you know me?¡±


    That¡¯s when Yan Fei remembered that in reality he wasn¡¯t supposed to know Yu Xiaozhou. He had been absorbed in thought and, upon seeing Yu Xiaozhou, had unconsciously spoken to her, making it seem like he knew her. This expression immediately aroused Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s suspicions.


    Yan Fei¡¯s mind whirled, and he quickly thought of an excuse, saying, ¡°Of course I know you. You are Yu Xiaozhou, the recipient of the national security medal. I¡¯ve read about your exploits on the internet and seen your photo. You¡¯ve made many contributions to the country, and I greatly admire you.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou then breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought that her cover had been blown while on a task overseas, and had instinctively become nervous, not expecting that it was the news report authenticating her identity that had led Yan Fei to recognize her. Moreover, she was in China, so there was no reason for her to be nervous. Remembering the task for which she came, she said earnestly, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, it seems I don¡¯t need to elaborate, as you already know I am a worker from an important department of China. I¡¯m here to relay some critical intelligence to you.¡±


    After saying that, Yu Xiaozhou handed Yan Fei a badge. He opened it and saw ¡°Beijing City Management Team Procurement Services Department¡± written on it, along with Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s photo, her full name and title, and a bright red stamp.


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s puzzled expression, Yu Xiaozhou took back the badge and said, ¡°Actually, this badge is just a cover for my identity. I can¡¯t tell you the specifics of my department because it pertains to state secrets. All you need to know is that I bear no ill will towards you and that I am here to help.¡±


    Yan Fei responded, ¡°I understand, your line of work is very dangerous, and it¡¯s important to protect yourself.¡± He then made a welcoming gesture, and Yu Xiaozhou took a seat on the sofa opposite him.

 Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Chapter 118: Critical Moment_2

    Chapter 196: Chapter 118: Critical Moment_2


    Yu Xiaozhou looked at Yan Fei with a serious expression and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, we are extremely regretful about the kidnapping of General Manager Lu Pingping from your company, and we deeply sympathize. Our department has always attached great importance to this case and is stepping up efforts to crack it. Through our investigation, we have uncovered some relevant clues.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s spirit was lifted. The China Special Duties Unit was one of the most secretive and powerful departments in China, capable of mobilizing more resources. The fact that he couldn¡¯t find any useful information didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t as well. Hope ignited within him, and he eagerly asked, ¡°What clues? Please tell me right away.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou replied seriously, ¡°Regarding the Assassin Sect that kidnapped Lu Pingping, we¡¯ve managed to gather some intelligence about them. The main purpose of our visit is to warn you. If you want Lu Pingping to return safely, make sure not to provoke them.¡±


    Yan Fei frowned and said, ¡°Why can¡¯t we provoke them? Could it be that the Assassin Sect is actually the historical organization of assassins?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou nodded and said, ¡°Indeed, in our investigation, we¡¯ve found that the Assassin Sect is indeed the remnants of that notorious organization of assassins. Everyone thought that the organization had been completely annihilated by the Mongols¡¯ western campaigns. But unexpectedly, there was a secret branch that survived; the Assassin Sect had offended too many people or forces in that era, and after losing most of their strength, they could no longer withstand the vengeance of their enemies. They had to go into hiding and haven¡¯t reemerged for centuries. It wasn¡¯t until this new Old Man of the Mountains rose unexpectedly, strengthening the organization, that they became active in the world again.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°But why haven¡¯t I ever heard any news about the reappearance of this organization before?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°The Assassin Sect reemerged only six months ago. Their targets are the wealthiest people in the world, so although they have successfully extorted several tycoons and obtained astonishing wealth, the silence of those tycoons has kept the general public in the dark. Only one Russian tycoon rejected their extortion, so his son was kidnapped, a ransom note followed, and the tycoon mysteriously died in his villa. We only began to investigate this organization after discovering Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping by the Assassin Sect and were surprised to find that they had indeed resurrected.¡±


    Yan Fei frowned and said, ¡°Are the kidnappings alone enough to prove they are people from the Assassin Sect?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°We have our own informants in the Middle East, and this information came from one of them. We trust the authenticity of the intelligence he provides. So we are certain that the Assassin Sect has revived, and the one who kidnapped Lu Pingping is indeed a bona fide assassin from the Assassin Sect.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°The Assassin Sect couldn¡¯t have suddenly become this powerful, right? There must be backers behind them. Who are those backers?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou shook his head and said, ¡°Their rise has been too swift, so for the time being, we don¡¯t know who¡¯s supporting them. We¡¯ve just discovered the existence of this faction, so there¡¯s very little information available.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Does the Assassin Sect honor their word?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°Based on historical records and the recent happenings with the kidnapping cases of the tycoons, the Assassin Sect still appears to keep their word. They release the hostages after receiving the money, and all who resist meet with untimely deaths.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Have you only been investigating the Assassin Sect these past few days? Have you looked into how Lu Pingping was taken after the kidnapping and where she is now hidden?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou appeared somewhat ashamed and said, ¡°We utilized the Sky Eye System to scrutinize the surveillance footage in Shanghai that evening. We only discovered that Lu Pingping was forced into a van, which then disappeared without a trace after passing through a tunnel. Therefore, we do not know Lu Pingping¡¯s current whereabouts.¡±


    Yan Fei was somewhat disappointed. He thought it over and said, ¡°So what do you want me to do?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°I¡¯m here to see you, and actually, not everyone in our department agrees with this. Some people think it¡¯s necessary to inform you, lest you remain unaware of the specifics of the Assassin Sect and end up with Lu Pingping¡¯s death if they decide to rip up the ransom note, after all, both you and Lu Pingping have contributed to our country, and we naturally want to ensure your safety. Others didn¡¯t want to pass on this intelligence to you but rather track the payoff through you when you¡¯re paying the ransom, and use you to locate the Assassin Sect¡¯s hideout, leading to catching everything in one go and putting an end to future trouble in China. It was only after the older leaders and deputy group leader spoke that I was sent here to tell you about this.¡±


    Seeing that Yan Fei was listening intently, Yu Xiaozhou continued, ¡°The Assassin Sect is very powerful, so for Lu Pingping¡¯s safety, it¡¯s best if you don¡¯t act rashly. Our recommendation is to satisfy their demands for the moment, and wait until Lu Pingping is returned before devising any further strategy. Otherwise, you may not only fail to rescue Lu Pingping but also put yourself in danger.¡±


    Yan Fei nodded and said, ¡°I understand what you¡¯re suggesting. I¡¯ll sign the company equity transfer contract with Yang Liu later, and once I have the money, I¡¯ll wire the ransom, first ensuring Lu Pingping¡¯s safety.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou looked somewhat abashed and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, I¡¯m truly sorry we couldn¡¯t be of much help this time.¡±

 Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Chapter 118 Critical Moment_3

    Chapter 197: Chapter 118 Critical Moment_3


    Yan Fei said, ¡°This matter has nothing to do with you, but when it comes down to it, I actually have to thank you for informing me of this intelligence.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°It¡¯s good that you can think of it that way. You¡¯re about to hold a news conference, so I won¡¯t disturb you any longer.¡±


    Having said that, Yu Xiaozhou turned and left. As she reached the door of the room, she suddenly stopped, looked back at Yan Fei, and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, have we met before? You look somewhat familiar to me, I just can¡¯t remember where I¡¯ve seen you.¡±


    To Yan Fei¡¯s surprise, this Yu Xiaozhou, being a worker on the special combat front, had met him once in Japan and she had already formed an impression of him. Now that he had regained his original appearance, which was very different from the time in Japan, he hadn¡¯t expected that she would still harbor suspicions¡ªwomen¡¯s intuition was indeed terrifying.


    Although Yan Fei was surprised internally, his face did not betray any emotion. He said, ¡°I have a common face, similar to many others. You¡¯ve probably seen someone who looks like me!¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou laughed and said, ¡°Hehe, Mr. Yan Fei is right; I must have mistaken you for someone else.¡±


    After finishing her words, Yu Xiaozhou left Yan Fei¡¯s office. However, once outside the door, her face took on a serious expression. Through rigorous training and years of working on special combat fronts, she was unlikely to mistake someone¡¯s appearance. She had just felt a sense of d¨¦j¨¤ vu when facing Yan Fei, but couldn¡¯t remember where she had seen him, and so she left it at that!


    In the room, Yan Fei started to worry. He had always hoped that the Assassin Sect was a fake, a ploy created by someone to scare him. That way, he would have some hope of rescuing Lu Pingping; but now, having learned the details about the Assassin Sect from Yu Xiaozhou, he became very uneasy. Although the historic Assassin Sect was known for its credibility, there was no assurance that this newly risen organization wouldn¡¯t break the rules. What would he do if he paid the ransom and the Assassin Sect refused to release the hostage?


    Moreover, ever since the kidnapping incident occurred, a series of actions targeting Dream Technology had begun. All of these made Yan Fei ponder the role that the Assassin Sect had played in this affair. If the Assassin Sect was also involved in the actions aimed at dividing up Dream Technology, the chances of Lu Pingping¡¯s release became highly doubtful.


    Just then, an office worker outside informed Yan Fei that the signing ceremony was about to start and invited him to the venue. Yan Fei, with no solution in sight, could only temporarily set aside his troubles and take care of the ransom first. He sat expressionless at the signing table, facing a row of journalists from the media. Yang Liu sat next to Yan Fei, a picture of joy, chatting with friendly media friends, waiting only for 8 p.m. to arrive to officially sign the agreement.


    Yan Fei watched the crowd below with an expressionless face. At this moment, his heart suddenly became calm. After having gone through all these events, he had matured a lot. He understood what in the world was truly necessary for him, what could be relinquished. He had discovered his strengths, recognized his weaknesses, and these realizations had solidified his future direction and path.


    It was now 7:45 p.m., with the signing ceremony scheduled for 8 p.m. sharp. The final deadline set by the Assassin Sect for the ransom payment was 9 p.m. tonight. So, if the ceremony went ahead as planned, Yan Fei would be able to get the money immediately, then transfer it to the account specified by the Assassin Sect, and secure Lu Pingping¡¯s return.


    As Yan Fei was calculating the time, he suddenly spotted someone among the journalists below. An old man with a white beard, with the air of an immortal, was holding a drink and flirting with a beautiful television hostess; whatever he had said made her laugh heartily. The old man saw Yan Fei¡¯s gaze, raised his glass to him, and then turned back to continue his banter with the television hostess.


    Yan Fei suddenly stood up, startling Yang Liu who was beside him, who anxiously asked, ¡°Yan Fei, what are you doing?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Going to the toilet. Do I need your permission for that?¡±


    Yang Liu was taken aback, and Yan Fei walked out. He rounded a corner, then found the white-bearded old man in a corner of the room. Making sure no one was watching, he grabbed the old man¡¯s neck and dragged him into another room, closed the door, released the old man, and said, ¡°Old Man Gu, long time no see!¡±


    The white-bearded old man was indeed Old Man Gu, the man Yan Fei had met in Africa who possessed predictive ability. Yan Fei hadn¡¯t seen him since he mysteriously vanished after their last encounter, and he certainly hadn¡¯t expected him to show up at his own signing ceremony. So, Yan Fei took action and brought him to this room.


    Old Man Gu, despite being released from the chokehold, still coughed violently for a while before catching his breath. He cursed, ¡°You youngster, why so rude? Can¡¯t you see I¡¯m an old man? Couldn¡¯t we have had a civilized conversation¡­¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°To you, isn¡¯t everything you¡¯re experiencing right now already within your predictive ability? It¡¯s all been predetermined, so why are you angry?¡±


    Old Man Gu cursed in a rage, ¡°I only have three chances each month to predict the future, you think I should use my predictive ability for every trivial matter? Without the predictive ability, I¡¯m just a doddering old man, how could I possibly stand against your fierce and menacing presence?¡±


    Yan Fei apologized, ¡°Old Man Gu, I just forgot about that. By the way, have you used up your ability to predict the future this month?¡±


    Old Man Gu blinked his eyes and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already used it up!¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback and immediately became furious, vigorously shaking Old Man Gu¡¯s shoulders and saying, ¡°You old man, how could you not know the importance of things, why didn¡¯t you save a chance to predict the future? What am I supposed to do now with my question?¡±


    Old Man Gu shouted, ¡°Stop, stop right now¡­¡±


    In his disappointment, Yan Fei lost some composure, but he still let go of Old Man Gu. He had been on the verge of despair, about to sign the company transfer agreement, but then he saw Old Man Gu, who could predict the future, in the audience, like clutching the last straw for survival. Who knew the old man had already used up this month¡¯s predictive power? How could he not be disappointed?


    After his disappointment, Yan Fei also calmed down and said, ¡°Old man, I¡¯m sorry, I lost my temper just now.¡±


    Old Man Gu vigorously rubbed his shoulders and said, ¡°That last time I used my predictive power was for you, you brat. And now you treat me like this, I¡¯m so heartbroken!¡±


    Yan Fei was startled and immediately overjoyed, saying, ¡°Old man, do you already know the question I want to ask you?¡±


    Old Man Gu began to act all mysterious and said, ¡°Of course I know, otherwise why would I be here? Same rules as always, write down your question, and I¡¯ll give you the answer right away.¡±


    Yan Fei was elated, hastily found a pen and paper in the room, wrote down his question, and then handed it to Old Man Gu.


    Old Man Gu took the piece of paper with Yan Fei¡¯s question, unfolded it, and saw that it read just a few words: ¡°Where is Lu Pingping now?¡±


    Old Man Gu¡¯s face revealed a mysterious smile, then he took an envelope from his chest and made a motion to hand it to Yan Fei. Just as Yan Fei was about to reach out, he saw a China UnionPay POS machine appear in Old Man Gu¡¯s hand, his face breaking into a sleazy smile, arching his eyebrows in a ¡®you know what I mean¡¯ expression.


    Yan Fei quickly took out his Supreme VIP Card and swiped it on the POS machine, transferring one million. Old Man Gu shook his head and said, ¡°Your heart isn¡¯t sincere, my predictive ability could fail!¡±


    Yan Fei immediately transferred another five million, and only then did Old Man Gu satisfiedly take back the POS machine and handed the envelope in his hand to Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei¡¯s hands trembled non-stop, and with great difficulty, he finally opened the envelope. Inside, the paper, written with an already dry brush, read: ¡°Lu Pingping is currently on the high seas!¡± Apart from this sentence, there were location coordinates!


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 Chapter 198 - Chapter 198: Chapter 119: Hurricane Rescue

    Chapter 198: Chapter 119: Hurricane Rescue


    Yan Fei exhausted every means but failed to obtain any information about Lu Pingping, thus he was constantly led by the nose by the person manipulating things behind the scenes, at a complete disadvantage. Unexpectedly, the mysterious and unfathomable Old Man Gu made an appearance and informed Yan Fei of Lu Pingping¡¯s location coordinates, offering him the opportunity to break the stalemate.


    Knowing Lu Pingping¡¯s whereabouts filled Yan Fei¡¯s heart with joy, and he prepared to thank Old Man Gu when a slight noise was heard, followed by darkness as the room¡¯s lights suddenly went out. It turned out that this area had a rare power outage, but the building¡¯s backup power supply quickly kicked in, and the lights came back on.


    Yan Fei took a closer look and realized that Old Man Gu had vanished in that instant, just like his sudden disappearance in Africa last time. Even with Yan Fei¡¯s extraordinary hearing, he could not detect how Old Man Gu had left.


    Yan Fei marveled internally, considering Old Man Gu to be a truly celestial being, always appearing and disappearing without a trace, with no one knowing where he came from or where he went. Most importantly, each time he appeared, he brought Yan Fei help and seemed to anticipate Yan Fei¡¯s questions, preparing the answers in advance. While Yan Fei had given Old Man Gu six million, he was certain that the money had already been transferred to some charity department¡¯s account.


    After so many events, Yan Fei didn¡¯t believe that Old Man Gu would help him for no reason, and their chance meeting must have had some purpose. However, Old Man Gu¡¯s mystique was such that he didn¡¯t make any other demands from Yan Fei, leaving Yan Fei clueless about his true intentions. But for the moment, Old Man Gu did not seem to be an enemy.


    Had someone else told Yan Fei about Lu Pingping¡¯s location, he would have second-guessed the accuracy of the information. He would even, just to be safe, continue with the company transfer agreement with Yang Liu and get the ransom first. But Old Man Gu had proven his amazing abilities several times, and Yan Fei had no doubts about the address written on the paper.


    So the moment he had Lu Pingping¡¯s exact location, Yan Fei had a plan. He quickly changed his appearance and stature, pulled out a set of clothes from the Universal Space and put them on, transforming into another person in a flash. Upon leaving the room, he saw that the journalists outside remained jovial, as if nothing had happened.


    Yan Fei approached the beautiful journalist whom Old Man Gu had previously chatted with and asked, ¡°The old man who just talked to you is my grandfather. May I ask, what did he say to you?¡±


    The beautiful journalist was taken aback and retorted, ¡°What are you talking about? When did I chat with an old man? I¡¯ve been discussing interview matters with my assistant all along.¡±


    Yan Fei pressed on, ¡°I clearly saw you talking just now!¡±


    The beautiful journalist dismissively said, ¡°Please, if you want to hit on a girl, at least come up with a more reliable excuse. Your approach lacks technique.¡±


    Yan Fei felt somewhat embarrassed, mistakenly taken for someone making a pass. Glancing at the busy media journalists around, he said, ¡°It¡¯s good that this building has a backup power supply, otherwise the power outage just now could have caused big problems.¡±


    The beautiful journalist nonchalantly distanced herself from Yan Fei, and whispered to her assistant, ¡°This man is either crazy or an idiot. Everything was fine just now, there was no power outage. We better stay away from him.¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback, his admiration for Old Man Gu growing. Without further word, he quietly left the Dream Technology headquarters building, hopped on a motorcycle, and sped towards a remote part of Shanghai¡¯s coastline.


    At the signing venue, Yang Liu, filled with joy, eagerly awaited the time to sign the contract with Yan Fei, his heart brimming with the pleasure of victory. He had laid out his plans, taken the initiative, and was about to seize this favorable moment to bring Weight Loss Cookies under his control. With Weight Loss Cookies as a cash cow, the Yang Family of Beijing would enjoy at least another fifty years of glory.


    However, Yang Liu was puzzled as to why Yan Fei had been gone for so long. Could it be that the young man overindulged to the point of kidney failure, unable to leave the toilet? Little did Yang Liu know that Yan Fei would never sign the stock transfer agreement with him, that his actions were doomed to be futile and would only bring disaster upon himself.


    Yan Fei reached the secluded Shanghai coastline with the utmost speed, standing on a cliff by the sea, looking around to find the area desolate, devoid of any people. Suddenly, he leaped down the cliff, and as he did so the sea below boiled, the Drone Avatar emerging, swiftly ascending into the sky.


    As the Drone rose into the sky, the cockpit hatch quickly opened. Yan Fei jumped down from the cliff and landed precisely in the pilot¡¯s seat, then the cockpit hatch closed rapidly. The Drone received Yan Fei in its own way, then turned and proceeded to fly low over the sea towards the east.


    Upon seeing the location coordinates on Old Man Gu¡¯s note, Yan Fei entered them into the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s map and discovered that the coordinates were in the middle of the Northwest Pacific Ocean, extremely remote, 1500 kilometers in a straight line from Shanghai and more than 800 kilometers from Okinawa, Japan. There were no islands nearby, with scarcely any shipping routes passing through the area, making it very safe and unlikely for the captive Lu Pingping to be discovered by the Assassin Sect.

 Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Chapter 119: Hurricane Rescue_2

    Chapter 199: Chapter 119: Hurricane Rescue_2


    Upon seeing the location coordinates, Yan Fei made an adjustment to his estimate of the Assassin Sect¡¯s strength. This assassin organization was definitely not simple, and underestimating them could likely lead to severe consequences. After all, no one could ignore an organization that was able to swiftly smuggle a hostage out of the heavily guarded Shanghai and hide them in the remote high seas, 1500 kilometers away from the scene of the crime, within three days.


    After the upgrade, the Drone¡¯s maximum speed reached Mach 3, which is 3672 kilometers per hour. In a hurry, it would take only about 25 minutes to get 1500 kilometers away. The only issue was that the Drone needed to avoid some of the radar surveillance from The United States of America Navy and Japan Self-Defense Forces, so it needed a bit more time. Even so, it took Yan Fei only 30 minutes to rush to the coordinates from Shanghai.


    The Drone flew at full speed, and 30 minutes later, Yan Fei was less than 100 kilometers from the coordinates. At this distance, the Drone¡¯s speed gradually decreased, and the onboard Quantum Radar began scanning a vast area. That was when a large cargo ship was spotted on the sea surface ahead. The large ship was heading east, but its speed was not very fast. Other than that, there were no other ships nearby on the sea surface.


    Yan Fei looked at the coordinates and noticed although the cargo ship¡¯s position was slightly different from the one Old Man Gu had provided, he could almost be certain that this ship was the target mentioned by Old Man Gu. Thus, the Drone continued to fly forward until it was five kilometers from the ship and then descended into the sea, proceeding to approach the cargo ship from underneath.


    What surprised Yan Fei was that as soon as the Drone entered the ocean, the Quantum Radar detected a submarine hidden beneath that cargo ship. The submarine was closely attached to the underside of the ship, moving at the same speed as the ship. It was precisely because of the ship¡¯s cover on the sea surface that the Quantum Radar had not detected the submarine¡¯s existence while in the air.


    The Drone quickly approached the cargo ship and the submarine underneath. The noise from the Drone¡¯s underwater travel had been greatly reduced after the upgrade, and it was now almost indistinguishable from the ambient sea noise, so Yan Fei was very confident that the Drone would not be detected by the submarine. As the submarine was very small, appearing to be just about 1000 tons, and looked rather outdated, Yan Fei concluded that the submarine must be a second-hand model retired from service by some country or organization. Without high-tech equipment on board, Yan Fei trusted that the Drone¡¯s movements would go unnoticed by the opposition.


    The Drone carefully maneuvered beneath the large cargo ship and the small submarine, observing the situation above. At this point, the location coordinates displayed in the Auxiliary Brain matched exactly with the coordinates provided by Old Man Gu. Yan Fei was shocked; his pursuit of the submarine and cargo ship had been filled with on-the-spot decisions, laden with uncertainty, yet when he actually caught up to the cargo ship, he realized he was right at the location Old Man Gu had given. After this actual field operation, Yan Fei realized Old Man Gu was genuinely gifted, his predictive ability undoubtedly real, and no one could question it any longer.


    If Yan Fei had harbored any doubts about Old Man Gu before, he now held nothing but the utmost respect for him. Since Old Man Gu could accurately predict the future, he must also know about Yan Fei owning the Drone Avatar, as well as certain actions Yan Fei had taken. So how would Yan Fei face this mysterious Old Man Gu in the future?


    However, now was not the time to ponder how to deal with Old Man Gu. Yan Fei¡¯s objective was still to rescue Lu Pingping. So, the Drone Avatar approached the submarine and the cargo ship, starting to eavesdrop on the conversations inside.


    Unfortunately, the submarine was too sealed off, and possibly there was no talking inside, so Yan Fei couldn¡¯t hear anything. The cargo ship was also very quiet with no one talking, only the sound of someone operating the ship¡¯s equipment. Hence, Yan Fei was immediately at a loss, within the coordinates given by Old Man Gu was not only a cargo ship but also a submarine. Was Lu Pingping on the cargo ship or inside the submarine? Additionally, were the cargo ship and the submarine operated by the same entity? If not, why would the submarine conceal itself under the ship?


    It was precisely because the specifics were unclear that Yan Fei couldn¡¯t afford to act rashly. He had finally found a clue to Lu Pingping¡¯s whereabouts with Old Man Gu¡¯s help, and he wouldn¡¯t forgive himself if his negligence led to irreparable consequences.


    Yan Fei thought for a moment, then decided to have the Drone surface and it stayed hidden in the cargo ship¡¯s blind spot, then moved closer to the ship¡¯s side. Next, the Drone Cockpit¡¯s hatch opened, and Yan Fei climbed out of the Drone Cockpit, grabbed the ship¡¯s ladder, and quietly climbed up onto the cargo ship. Meanwhile, the Drone Avatar submerged again to keep an eye on the submarine below.


    Now possessing tremendous strength and agility, Yan Fei could easily climb onto the cargo ship even without any protrusions for leverage, let alone with a ladder. So he climbed aboard with ease. Once on the ship, he found it very quiet, not hearing any voices, only the sound of crew members watching Satellite TV. It was around 8:40 PM, and the sea was pitch black; most of the people on the ship were probably asleep. Those who weren¡¯t sleeping were either on duty or watching television programs.

 Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Chapter 119 Hurricane Rescue_3

    Chapter 200: Chapter 119 Hurricane Rescue_3


    Yan Fei took out a ghastly plastic mask from Universal Space and put it on his head. Then he observed the flickering red lights of the surveillance cameras around him, carefully avoiding the cameras¡¯ shooting range while searching around the cargo ship. This ship seemed to have a capacity of around fifty thousand tons, making it a large cargo ship, and it was completely filled with shipping containers. The containers were all labeled in English, and it was unclear which country they had sailed from. But considering that the ship was heading east, it was very likely that its destination was the United States of America.


    The top of the cargo ship was stacked with containers, and below were various ship cabins, of which there were many. Yan Fei, growing impatient after only checking a few of them, knew that at this pace, it would take until the next morning to search all the cabins on the ship. The Assassin Sect¡¯s final payment deadline was tonight at nine o¡¯clock sharp. If he failed to find Lu Pingping before the deadline, it would be too late.


    So Yan Fei stopped hiding himself. Following the sound, he found the ship cabin where the crew were watching satellite TV. Inside, he saw two bored crew members chatting idly and watching a television program. With one strong move, Yan Fei tore the cabin door open and knocked them out before they could react. As ordinary people, they were no match for Yan Fei, and they fainted without understanding what had happened. Yan Fei then checked the room, making sure there was no surveillance equipment, before he picked up one of the crew members, took him to the next room, and woke him up.


    As soon as the crew member regained consciousness, he saw someone in a ghastly mask standing before him, and he began to scream in terror, his cries mixed with pleas for mercy. Hearing the crew member speak in the Southern Min Dialect of China, Yan Fei altered his voice and spoke in the same dialect, saying, ¡°If you keep making noise, I¡¯ll kill you on the spot.¡±


    The crew member was shocked and quickly shut his mouth while covering it with his hands, his eyes filled with despair.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Now, I¡¯m going to ask you some questions, and you must answer honestly. If I find out you¡¯re lying, you¡¯ll end up like that.¡±


    Yan Fei casually picked up a stainless steel serving plate from the table, crumpled it into a ball, and then freely changed its shape. Finally, with a flick of his finger, he shot the reshaped ball into the wall where it became embedded.


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s power, the crew member was trembling with fear. He knew the plate was made of stainless steel, which he couldn¡¯t budge an inch with his own strength, yet the stainless steel was as malleable as clay in the hands of the shadowy masked man. How could his mortal flesh compare to steel? So, he nodded repeatedly and said, ¡°Spare me, hero, ask me anything, and I will answer honestly, I dare not deceive you.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°From where did this ship set sail, and where is it heading to?¡±


    The crew member replied, ¡°Our ship departed from the Min River in China, and our destination is the United States of America.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°When did you leave the Min River?¡±


    The crew member answered, ¡°September 10th.¡±


    Yan Fei frowned. It was now the evening of September 15th, and Lu Pingping had disappeared on September 12th. This meant that the ship was already en route when Lu Pingping vanished. Could it be that she was not on this cargo ship? He quickly asked, ¡°After setting sail, did the ship make any stops? Did anyone get on or off during the voyage?¡±


    The crew member said, ¡°After we set off from the Min River in China, we did not make any stops, and no one got on or off. However¡­¡±


    Yan Fei eagerly asked, ¡°However, what?¡±


    The crew member hesitated before saying, ¡°In the last day or two, I¡¯ve noticed that a few extra people appeared on the ship. These people aren¡¯t part of our crew, and they always hide in the lower cabins, secretive and elusive. If it wasn¡¯t for meal times, we wouldn¡¯t even see them at all. I don¡¯t know if these people boarded the ship while we were at the Min River or snuck on later.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Don¡¯t you know how many people and who is on your ship?¡±


    The crew member explained, ¡°Before we set off for the United States of America, our boss specifically told us to mind our own business and not to interfere in any other matters. So even though we found several unfamiliar people on the ship and felt something was off, we didn¡¯t say much. In fact, we also noticed other oddities; the route we¡¯re now on is extremely remote, and it¡¯s one we¡¯ve never taken before, but the boss insisted on this route against our objections. Moreover, for some reason, the boss has reduced the ship¡¯s speed to a very low level, and we don¡¯t know what he¡¯s up to.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Who is your boss? Is he on this ship?¡±


    The crew member said, ¡°Our boss is a Middle Eastern man named Sharim Hussein. He¡¯s also on the ship this time, but I don¡¯t know in which cabin. We usually just receive orders from him through a satellite phone.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°Have you seen a Chinese woman on this ship?¡±


    The crew member shook his head, ¡°Apart from those whose identities we don¡¯t know, there are no other strangers on this ship. I haven¡¯t seen any Chinese woman.¡±


    Yan Fei felt somewhat disappointed and asked a few more questions about the cargo ship, but it seemed that the crew member really was just a minor crew member who knew nothing, so Yan Fei knocked him out. Yan Fei dragged another crew member from outside and interrogated him instead, ending up with information similar to the first crew member¡¯s. Yan Fei knocked them out again.

 Chapter 201 - Chapter 201: Chapter 120: Fangs of Ferocious Beasts

    Chapter 201: Chapter 120: Fangs of Ferocious Beasts


    Yan Fei began analyzing the intelligence he had obtained. He was certain that Old Man Gu possessed an amazing ability to foresee the future,, so when Old Man Gu said that Lu Pingping was at these coordinates, and he happened to find this cargo ship and submarine at the same location, it meant that Old Man Gu had not lied to him. Lu Pingping must be at this location. The only issue was that there were two different targets at this spot: one was the cargo ship on the sea surface and the other was the submarine below.


    The cargo ship had set sail from China¡¯s Min River two days before Lu Pingping was kidnapped. Yan Fei had just checked the ship¡¯s log in the room and discovered that the ship had been heading toward The United States of America the whole time, without any stops anywhere, let alone Shanghai. If we assume that Lu Pingping is on this cargo ship, then how did she get from Shanghai to this ship so far away?


    If we assume that Lu Pingping is in the submarine beneath the cargo ship, the same issue arises. How did Lu Pingping get from Shanghai to this submarine?


    However, the crew of the cargo ship might be lying, and the ship¡¯s log might have been altered. It travels faster on the sea surface and could have covered 1500 kilometers in three days, so it¡¯s possible to have traveled from Shanghai to these territorial waters. But the submarine looked decrepit and moved very slowly underwater, nowhere near the speed of the cargo ship on the surface. Assuming the submarine picked up Lu Pingping off the coast of Shanghai, how could it have brought Lu Pingping to the sea, 1500 kilometers away from Shanghai, in such a short time?


    After much thought, Yan Fei still felt that the cargo ship was the most suspicious, and there was a very high probability that Lu Pingping was on board. Suddenly, there were a few unidentified people on board, and this cargo ship, contrary to its usual practice, was moving very slowly and had chosen such a remote route in the Pacific Ocean. Such a remote course is not only dangerous but also much longer and costlier. Shouldn¡¯t a cargo ship be focused on economic costs? Moreover, the owner of the ship was a man from the Middle East with a mysterious background, which was also suspect. Lastly, Yan Fei had found this place following Old Man Gu¡¯s directions, and the first thing he saw was the cargo ship. All these pointed to a high probability that Lu Pingping was on this cargo ship.


    Yan Fei thought about it and decided to find the few suspicious individuals who had suddenly appeared on the ship, looking for clues on them. Although the two crew members said that they had not discovered a Chinese woman on board, it was possible that the suspicious individuals were the kidnappers guarding Lu Pingping, and she could be in the room where those people were staying. If that was the case, things would be much simpler. Yan Fei could just kill the kidnappers and rescue Lu Pingping.


    Earlier, Yan Fei had already asked the two crew members about the location of those suspicious individuals, and with the help of the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain, he had noted down the structure of the cargo ship. He then began to stealthily head towards the rooms of the suspicious individuals. Soon, Yan Fei arrived at the corridor of the lower deck. Carefully avoiding being caught by the surveillance cameras, he reached the door of the room at the end of the corridor. This room was where the suspicious individuals were located.


    Yan Fei stood quietly at the door of the room, holding his breath and began to listen to the sounds coming from inside the cabin. After his Strength enhancement, his listening ability had also been greatly Enhanced and had reached an extremely deviant level. As long as he was willing to listen, he could hear even the faintest sounds within a hundred-meter radius. Fortunately, this deviant listening ability was under his control, and Yan Fei could decide when to turn it on and off. He usually didn¡¯t use this deviant ability to listen, for if he did, the constant barrage of various noises every day would have driven him to a nervous breakdown.


    Using his enhanced listening ability, Yan Fei immediately heard voices speaking inside the room. Based on the noises, Yan Fei slowly pieced together a rough picture of the situation inside. There were four individuals in the room. Judging by the rhythm of their breathing, they were all adult men. They were playing cards, conversing with each other in English,, though not very fluently. One of them seemed to be losing a lot and was continuously complaining.


    Another person laughed and said, ¡°Yiben, already grumbling about losing so little? That doesn¡¯t match your usual boldness at all. Just think that after we complete this Task, once the rewards are distributed, we¡¯ll be making a fortune. Then you can afford to lose at poker like this for the rest of your life.¡±


    The man named Yiben responded, ¡°Big Brother Sharim, isn¡¯t gambling forbidden by our Sect? You tricked me into playing cards! Now I¡¯m breaking the rules, and if my parents find out I¡¯m gambling, they might kill me.¡±


    The person who had been teasing Yiben was Sharim, the very owner of the cargo ship who was elusive. His crew didn¡¯t know where he was, yet he was spending time with these suddenly appearing suspicious individuals.


    In the room, Saliem laughed, ¡°Yiben, you just joined our Sect not long ago, so it¡¯s normal for you not to know about the changes in our doctrines. I will explain them to you now. Our Sect had many prohibitions in the past, all of which had to be strictly followed, with severe punishments for violators. But that was the past. Some of those rules are actually outdated and can hinder our development. If we continue to adhere to these prohibitions, we will never rise again, which is our biggest lesson from the past several hundred years. So, don¡¯t mind these details. The style of our Sect has always been: to achieve our goals by any means necessary. We have always been seen as deviants by the mainstream Sects,, so we should not care about their opinions. What¡¯s suitable for us is always the best.¡±

 Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: Chapter 120: Fierce Beast with Tusks_2

    Chapter 202: Chapter 120: Fierce Beast with Tusks_2


    The man named Yiben said, ¡°Big brother Saliem, I still don¡¯t understand why we can¡¯t speak our native language in this room with just the four of us and have to speak this damned English. You should know that it¡¯s these Western countries that have done the most harm to our people. It¡¯s already good enough that we¡¯re not taking revenge on them, so why should we learn their culture? This poker is invented by them, and the gambling methods too¡­¡±


    Saliem replied, ¡°Yiben, although we are rapidly rising, it¡¯s undeniable that we are not yet strong enough, so we need to be as cautious as possible. Not speaking our native tongue is to avoid exposing our true identities. Here we are, playing cards, drinking, and speaking English; who would guess who we really are? As for learning Western culture, that is to take advantage of their strengths, so in the future we can use what we¡¯ve learned to hit back at them.¡±


    Hearing the conversation in the room, Yan Fei became even more certain that these people were envoys from the Assassin Sect. The Assassin Sect¡¯s method of operation is to be result-oriented without regard for means. It was likely Lu Pingping had been kidnapped by them, and although he didn¡¯t know how they had brought her 1500 kilometers to this cargo ship, finding them meant he could find Lu Pingping.


    Yan Fei began to use his exceptional hearing, collecting other sounds from within the room. But aside from the breathing and the noises of card-playing from those four men, no other sounds could be heard. He extended his hearing to the surrounding rooms, yet still no sound of other people was found. He started to wonder, where could they have hidden Lu Pingping? Could she have already been killed?


    The thought of Lu Pingping possibly being dead pained Yan Fei¡¯s heart. Just as he was about to break down the door and demand from these people where exactly Lu Pingping was, the man named Yiben spoke again, ¡°Big brother Saliem, the Chinese woman we kidnapped this time is really beautiful, even I am somewhat tempted. I wonder how those below will treat her, whether they will¡­¡±


    Saliem immediately interrupted Yiben, saying very seriously, ¡°Yiben, you must remember, although our Sect has relaxed many prohibitions and has begun to integrate into the secular world, our way of doing things has not changed. We may not be choosy about our methods, but we have always adhered to a principle of integrity. As long as Yan Fei pays the ransom, we will release the hostage, and we will not mistreat or harm the kidnapped person before then. This has been the foundation of our Sect¡¯s fearsome reputation for so many years. Don¡¯t say such things again in the future; if it gets out and damages our reputation, no one will be able to save you.¡±


    Yiben seemed frightened, suddenly too scared to speak. Yan Fei¡¯s spirits lifted as he finally heard news about Lu Pingping from their conversation, still unsure of her whereabouts but now with renewed hope.


    Saliem then said, ¡°Our task in this operation is the simplest. We just need to stay on the cargo ship and watch the bank account, always keeping an eye on any changes in the account. So, none of you should have any complaints.¡±


    Yiben spoke up, ¡°We were just watching Satellite News and saw a television report about news from China. It featured that Yan Fei selling his Company to raise money, but something changed at the last minute, and the news report was cut off. I don¡¯t know if his company was sold? And if not, can he manage to get that much money by our set deadline?¡±


    Saliem said, ¡°Before this kidnapping, we had already done a thorough investigation and knew that Lu Pingping is very important to Yan Fei. So as long as Lu Pingping is kidnapped, Yan Fei will definitely raise the money to save her. It¡¯s just surprising that he was willing to sell his Company to someone else. Had we known, we would have asked Yan Fei to exchange the formula for the Weight Loss Cookies for the hostage. Those cookies are a real money tree, enough for our Sect to grow for decades, but now we let others take the advantage for nothing, truly a pity.¡±


    Yiben said, ¡°Our Sect does not focus on business operations, and nobody understands industry and management, so even if we had the formula for the Weight Loss Cookies, we couldn¡¯t tap its full potential. It¡¯s more exciting to get the cash instead.¡±


    Saliem laughed, ¡°Yiben, you fool, who told you we have to run the company ourselves? We just need to take out the core secrets, and those who want to collaborate with us can fill the Red Sea.¡±


    Yiben chuckled foolishly, changing the subject, ¡°We¡¯ve set the final payment deadline for Yan Fei at 9 PM Shanghai time tonight. That moment is fast approaching, yet there is still no money transferred into the bank account. Moreover, there have been complications with the sale of Yan Fei¡¯s company. I¡¯m afraid something unexpected might happen.¡±


    Saliem responded, ¡°That is indeed something to be wary of. Those Chinese People are all exceptionally cunning, and we could easily fall prey to their schemes. But this time it¡¯s different. You should trust one point, as long as we have the hostage, and considering the formidable reputation our forebears have established, Yan Fei will certainly transfer the money into the bank account before the deadline to ensure Lu Pingping¡¯s and his own safety.¡±

 Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 120 Ferocious Beast with Tusks_3

    Chapter 203: Chapter 120 Ferocious Beast with Tusks_3


    Just as Yiben was about to speak again, he suddenly cheered and said, ¡°Haha, watch me shine now and win back all the money you won from me before.¡±


    As it turned out, Yiben finally had a stroke of luck and drew a good hand, allowing him to break even in one go, winning back all the money he had lost. The other three players were somewhat dejected. After handing over the money, one of them, no longer in the mood to play cards, said, ¡°Brother Saliem, the submarine below has been down there too long, and the air quality is very poor, should we let them come up for a rest?¡±


    Saliem replied, ¡°That submarine is our foundation, and the hostages are on it, so we must not expose them. The reason my ship has been moving slowly is to cover for them, and even my crew doesn¡¯t know there¡¯s a submarine below. I know they have had a hard time down there, so after this operation is over, I will recommend them for commendation to our superiors.¡±


    Lingering outside the door, Yan Fei was overjoyed; he finally knew where Lu Pingping was¡ªshe was indeed in the submarine below. No wonder he hadn¡¯t found any trace of Lu Pingping on this cargo ship. And that cargo ship owner Saliem was also a member of the Assassin Sect. It explained why the cargo ship had made so many illogical moves before; it was all to conceal the existence of the submarine.


    Once Yan Fei confirmed Lu Pingping¡¯s location, the underwater drone responded. Under his control, the Drone Avatar quickly approached the submarine below the sea surface, silently circling it, and then moved to the submarine¡¯s stern.


    Now that he knew Lu Pingping was in the submarine, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t sink it, and he had to be very cautious even when inflicting any damage, lest any mistakes end up costing Lu Pingping¡¯s life. His only solution was to force the submarine to surface. As long as the submarine came to the surface, with the combined martial force of Yan Fei and the Drone Avatar, he could take complete control of the situation, then save Lu Pingping, eliminate the kidnappers, and completely resolve the chaos brought about by her abduction, returning everything back to normal.


    The drone adjusted its heading, the Quantum Radar began scanning the surroundings, and the Auxiliary Brain inside continuously simulated calculations. Then the drone fired aircraft cannon shells at the submarine¡¯s propeller. To ensure Lu Pingping¡¯s safety inside the submarine, Yan Fei carefully controlled the angle of the aircraft cannon shells, only creating a hole in one of the submarine¡¯s propellers before the drone swiftly moved away.


    The submarine¡¯s propeller was damaged, and its thrust was greatly reduced. The people inside immediately noticed something was wrong. However, they were not professionals, and since the submarine was rented temporarily, they had no idea what the problem was. For safety, they hurriedly brought the submarine to the sea surface and began calling for the four crew members left on the cargo ship.


    The four who received news of the submarine¡¯s malfunction were also distressed. They quickly left the ship cabin and went to the cargo ship¡¯s bridge. Under Saliem¡¯s orders, the large cargo ship also started to slow down and then stopped in the open sea. Meanwhile, the submarine surfaced nearby, and the submarine¡¯s crew opened the hatch to inspect, only to find the propeller was damaged and the vessel could no longer travel far. After communicating with each other, the cargo ship approached the submarine and lowered the gangway to begin transferring staff from the submarine.


    Hiding in the darkness on the cargo ship, Yan Fei stealthily observed the people emerging from the submarine. He indeed saw an unconscious woman being carried on the back by a slim woman, who then started climbing up onto the cargo ship. With a sharp eye, Yan Fei immediately recognized the unconscious woman as Lu Pingping, although he didn¡¯t know why she remained unconscious.


    Seeing Lu Pingping with his own eyes, Yan Fei breathed a sigh of relief. Although Lu Pingping was motionless, her chest was slightly heaving, indicating she was just unconscious. As long as he found Lu Pingping, with his abilities, he could rescue her.


    The people who came out of the submarine were all dressed in tight black robes, and apart from the woman carrying Lu Pingping, the rest were bearded men, clearly Middle Eastern. However, they looked very ordinary and similar to other Middle Easterners; if one wasn¡¯t careful, they could be easily overlooked. In Yan Fei¡¯s perception, these men in black robes didn¡¯t pose any danger to him; their combat power was fairly average, only slightly stronger than an ordinary person.


    After seeing the group in black robes, Yan Fei¡¯s anxious heart finally relaxed. As long as there were no superpowerful fighters among these people, he could safely rescue Lu Pingping. Once Lu Pingping was safe, the various measures he and Lu Pingping had prepared beforehand would immediately spring into action, thoroughly thwarting the siege conspiracy against them, and getting everything back on track.


    Yan Fei found it odd though¡ªif the kidnappers were these people in black robes, how had they managed to kill Lu Pingping¡¯s bodyguard, Wang Li, and seriously injure Liu Hong? After all, the skills of Wang Li and Liu Hong were not weak, and they had the home court advantage, which was fully capable of dealing with these black-robed people. This thought flashed by, and Yan Fei didn¡¯t dwell on it; after all, the weaker his opponents, the happier he was since it meant he was more certain of saving Lu Pingping. He didn¡¯t have the ¡®protagonist complex¡¯ found in comics, desiring extremely powerful opponents. For him, if a goal could be achieved with less effort, then all the better.


    Having prepared for the rescue, Yan Fei waited for Lu Pingping to be carried onto the cargo ship. Just as the woman was carrying Lu Pingping on board, and the black-robed people from the submarine were still on the gangway, with Saliem and the four others still in the bridge, Yan Fei suddenly leaped, soundlessly dropping from the high altitude shipping container. His hands turned into claws, aiming directly at the black-clothed woman carrying Lu Pingping.


    In Yan Fei¡¯s perception, this woman in black had an almost negligible presence and seemed extremely weak. He thought he could easily take her down. But to his surprise, while still in mid-air and not yet upon the woman, he saw the black-clothed woman suddenly look up at him. Her eyes sparked with light, a famous Desert Eagle appeared in her hands, and she aimed the large-caliber pistol at Yan Fei, quickly firing the gun.


    At the same moment the black-clothed woman fired, a terrifying killing intent emerged from her, striking directly at Yan Fei in the air, leaving his hair standing on end and a chill running down his spine.


    Faced with this unexpected turn of events, Yan Fei was shocked. He had thought this woman in black possessed mediocre skills and posed no threat to him. However, in an instant, the woman had transformed from a seemingly vulnerable girl into a feral beast, baring its fangs, ready to devour its prey.

 Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Chapter 121: Fierce Battle at Sea

    Chapter 204: Chapter 121: Fierce Battle at Sea


    Yan Fei had initially intended to take advantage of the woman in black¡¯s unpreparedness to snatch Lu Pingping away, but to his shock, he not only got noticed by the woman in black, who launched a counterattack, but she also displayed terrifying strength, sending chills down Yan Fei¡¯s spine. Although Yan Fei was ambushed by the woman in black, his reaction was swift. After a few somersaults in mid-air, he dodged the large-caliber pistol bullets, but once he landed, he realized he had unwittingly distanced himself even further from the woman in black during his dodging maneuvers.


    Although Yan Fei¡¯s strength had soared, allowing him to perfectly control his bodily movements, he still couldn¡¯t resist the attack of large-caliber bullet warheads, which forced him to dodge when facing large-caliber firearms.


    After the woman in black drew her pistol to attack Yan Fei, the men in black robes under the ship¡¯s side agilely clambered up into the ship cabin, shielding the woman. Their bodies began to emit an atmosphere of extreme terror, transforming in an instant from ordinary unnoticeable individuals to incredibly fearsome beasts.


    The black-robed men coordinated with each other, their imposing auras merging together and undergoing a qualitative change; it was as if a savage beast stood before them, ready to launch a fearsome attack on their enemy. Feeling this sky-high aura, Yan Fei was inwardly startled yet his fighting spirit surged. This would be the strongest opponent he would face after his increase in strength, and it was a good opportunity to test his combat power.


    Meanwhile, Yan Fei attained a sudden clarity. The assassins from the Assassin Sect were indeed not simple; with hundreds of years of rich heritage, their assassination techniques had evolved into an art form. They knew how to conceal their presence to appear ordinary, develop techniques to make their enemies underestimate them deliberately, and then strike lethally when their foes were caught off-guard. Over the centuries, relying on this art, they had assassinated many powerful experts, earning a formidable reputation. He had underestimated them, almost falling into their trap due to his lack of experience.


    However, Yan Fei wasn¡¯t too anxious. They were in the ocean, vast and boundless, and no matter how fierce the assassins from the Assassin Sect were, they couldn¡¯t escape from here. Under the assault of his own strength and the Drone Avatars, their demise was certain. The only concern now was how to safely retake Lu Pingping.


    The assassins from the Assassin Sect also caught sight of Yan Fei standing in the darkness. When they saw the ghastly mask on his face, they too showed a solemn expression; this man with a ghost mask exerted a tremendous pressure on them, and together, they were unsure of defeating him.


    Just then, Saliem from the cockpit joined the group of men in black robes with three of his subordinates, but their strength paled in comparison. After a quick exchange of glances, they turned and rushed into the ship cabin, providing cover for the woman in black who was carrying Lu Pingping.


    Yan Fei was capable of using Drone Avatars to kill all the assassins, but he was concerned about Lu Pingping, who was still held hostage by the enemies. Therefore, he didn¡¯t immediately use the martial force of the Drone Avatars but relied on his own strength to give chase instead. The moment he reclaimed Lu Pingping, he would unleash the full firepower of Drone Avatars and eliminate this terrifying group of professional assassins.


    While the black-robed men were retreating into the ship cabin, covering each other, they still left some of their number behind to prevent Yan Fei¡¯s pursuit. Yan Fei quickly followed them; his hearing was incredibly acute, catching every sound made by the people ahead and projecting their positions in his mind. With this ability, those in black robes had no chance of launching a surprise attack on him.


    No sooner had Yan Fei chased them around a corridor corner than a flash of cold steel nearly caught him off-guard: a scimitar slashed at him from a tricky angle. But he had heard the attacker¡¯s sound beforehand and knew their position and movements. Pretending to be unaware of the impending ambush, he waited for the attacker to make a move before swiftly sidestepping the scimitar¡¯s slash. Then with a flick of his fingers, he shot several steel ball bullets, hitting the assailant in the forehead. The man in black fell without making a sound¡ªdead on the spot.


    The killed man in the black robe was the new assassin Yiben, who actually wasn¡¯t lacking in strength, but he had underestimated Yan Fei¡¯s capabilities. Hiding in the shadows to ambush Yan Fei, he didn¡¯t realize Yan Fei had already detected him and played right into his trap. Pretending to fall for the sneak attack, Yan Fei suddenly struck back, killing Yiben in an instant before he could fully exert his strength, dying ignominiously without having shown his full potential.


    Having dealt with this cannon fodder shoveled forward by the Assassin Sect, Yan Fei continued along the corridor and successively killed three more black-robed men. They all died frustrated, having been outmaneuvered and counter-killed by Yan Fei. These three black-robed men were the same ones who had been gambling with Yiben in the room, including the boat owner Saliem. Their limited strength made them easy targets for the black robes who pushed them forward as cannon fodder to stall Yan Fei¡¯s advance, buying time for the woman in black to escape. They gave everything for their beliefs, including their lives, achieving martyrdom.


    Yan Fei advanced once more, employing the same method to counter-kill three more black-robed men. Although these men were more formidable, they committed the same error; they all underestimated Yan Fei¡¯s hearing. Therefore, their ambushes were not only ineffective but also led them straight into Yan Fei¡¯s steel ball bullets, dying pitifully.

 Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chapter 121: Sea Battle_2

    Chapter 205: Chapter 121: Sea Battle_2


    Yan Fei calculated the number of people and found that there were only three men in black robes left who had boarded the cargo ship, including the woman in black who was carrying Lu Pingping.


    Observing the direction these people were heading, Yan Fei was somewhat puzzled. He didn¡¯t know why they were moving towards the bottom of the ship¡¯s cabin. Could there be something at the bottom of the cabin that would enhance their combat power? Or perhaps there was something there to turn the tides of battle? Despite his confusion, Yan Fei still followed and pursued them below. After finally locating Lu Pingping, he certainly couldn¡¯t miss this opportunity.


    Fortunately, Yan Fei was wearing a ghost mask, so the black-robed assassins did not know his true identity, mistaking him for an enemy seeking revenge. Therefore, they did not use Lu Pingping to threaten him. Otherwise, Yan Fei¡¯s situation would have been a hundred times more difficult. It was also for this reason that the assassins held out hope for escape and did not unite to fight to the death; otherwise, with their own strength, they would not have been able to kill so many enemies. The individual strength of these men in black robes was indeed terrifying, but there was still a significant gap between their strength and Yan Fei¡¯s. Had they come together, combining their art of killing, they might have been able to stand against Yan Fei, rather than being utterly defeated. Once scattered and fighting independently, none were a match for Yan Fei, who systematically defeated them, leaving them at a complete disadvantage.


    As Yan Fei sprinted forward, a dark shadow suddenly revealed its form ahead. Yan Fei had already heard someone hiding in front, so he naturally spotted the black-robed figure. Seeing the figure charging at him, Yan Fei was about to launch Steel Ball Bullets, but the shadow suddenly retreated quickly, hurling an oval object towards Yan Fei.


    In the blink of an eye, Yan Fei recognized the oval object as a high-explosive grenade. He quickly moved back and heard the ¡°boom¡± of an explosion. The grenade detonated, unleashing a massive blast in the confined space, sending shock waves mixed with the flames of the explosion in all directions.


    Although Yan Fei saw the high-explosive grenade and retreated swiftly, he was still within the attack range of the blast. In a critical moment, he took out a custom fine steel shield from Universal Space and positioned it in front of him, blocking the explosion of the high-explosive grenade.


    As the shock wave of the explosion passed, Yan Fei quickly stowed the shield and let out a painful ¡°Ah¡± as he slammed his body into the ship cabin, then tumbled to a stop around a corner.


    The man in the black robe who threw the grenade followed, hearing Yan Fei¡¯s scream and the sound of his body hitting the ship cabin. However, Yan Fei had been blasted to another branch of the cabin, and now it was unclear what had become of him.


    The man in the black robe pursued the branch where Yan Fei was thought to be, but before entering the branch, he threw another grenade in. Another violent explosion ensued in that branch, only this time without Yan Fei¡¯s screams. The man in the black robe cautiously approached the corner, pulling out a mirror to scout the condition of the branching path using the reflective surface. He then saw utter chaos, with a black figure lying on the ground, completely still¡ªnone other than Yan Fei who had suddenly launched a stealth attack.


    Incredibly cautious, even upon discovering Yan Fei on the ground, the man in the black robe did not let down his guard. He appeared swiftly in the branch, a pistol materializing in his hand, and fired several shots in succession, all bullets hitting the body on the ground. Seeing the corpse remain unchanged, he finally sighed in relief, walked over, and was about to check who had attempted the ambush. Just then, a shadow fell over him from above and charged down at him¡ªit was Yan Fei, wearing a ghost mask.


    Yan Fei, in a hurry to rescue Lu Pingping and not wanting to waste time here, pretended to have been killed by the grenade. The corpse was actually one of the black-robed men he had previously slain, whom he had swiftly stowed in Universal Space. He then brought out the black-robed man¡¯s corpse at this spot, successfully deceiving the enemy and causing him to reveal himself, upon which Yan Fei launched a lethal strike.


    Yan Fei, having seen that the man in the black robe was adept with firearms, assumed his kung fu would be lacking, yet to his surprise, not only was the man skilled with firearms, but also agile in movement. Even though Yan Fei ambushed him, the man did not panic; his counterattack under disadvantageous conditions was so formidable that Yan Fei felt the threat of imminent danger.


    While the assassins of the Assassin Sect were highly skilled, nothing was more unpredictable than their techniques. Their martial arts moves were entirely different from all the moves Yan Fei had ever seen, utterly unconventional and nigh impossible to anticipate. Yan Fei had just gained the upper hand by ambushing his opponent, but amidst the man¡¯s bizarre counterattacks, his advantage began to wane.


    In terms of pure strength, Yan Fei was undoubtedly superior to the man in the black robe, and not by a small margin. However, coupled with those strange martial arts techniques, the black-robed man could defend against Yan Fei¡¯s attacks and even counterattack, showcasing the Assassin Sect assassins¡¯ extraordinary abilities. Nevertheless, this was also because Yan Fei had never before encountered such peculiar martial arts techniques; once he understood their patterns, killing the man in the black robe would be as easy as turning his hand.


    With time pressing, Yan Fei had no choice but to engage in a fierce battle with the black-robed man. Seeing that his opponent had not lost his fighting spirit and the battle would not end quickly, Yan Fei decided not to rely solely on his own strength. Opening Universal Space, he located a container within it, taking out the container and causing it to appear above the black-robed man¡¯s head. As the container materialized, a large quantity of liquid poured out and drenched the man in the black robe.

 Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: Chapter 121 Seafight_3

    Chapter 206: Chapter 121 Seafight_3


    The liquid had just been poured upon the man in black when a scream echoed through the air, followed by a ¡°sizzling¡± sound. Then, a plume of white mist rose as the muscles and bones on the man¡¯s body began to rapidly dissolve. Unable to bear it any longer, he withdrew his hand that had been fighting with Yan Fei and started slapping the unknown solution on his body.


    Now that Yan Fei was free, his fingers danced with swift movement as he fired several steel ball bullets, hitting the man in black squarely in the head and killing him instantly. The man died in frustration, but the solution continued to corrode his body until, at last, only half of it was left in a pool of bloody water, presenting a terrifying sight.


    As it turned out, Yan Fei had made extensive preparations in the Universal Space over the past few days. The container was filled with strong acid. He had arranged the container holding the strong acid to be on the verge of tipping, so when the moment of crisis came, he pulled it out from the Universal Space and the strong acid spilled out immediately, dissolving the man in black.


    Yan Fei unexpectedly killed the man in black and once again ran towards the ship cabin below. It was at this moment that the Drone Avatar under the sea surface sent new information; it had observed that the rear hatch door of the cargo ship had been opened and a medium-sized seaplane had emerged from inside. The plane then sped up on the sea surface and eventually took to the sky.


    Alarmed, Yan Fei quickened his pace, this time with no man in black impeding his rush. But when he reached the bottom of the ship cabin, he saw no one. What he did find was a vast room with black tire marks on the floor and the wide open ship hatch door, confirming to him that the last two men in black and Lu Pingping had boarded the seaplane there and then taken off from the sea surface.


    At this point, Yan Fei had a moment of realization, understanding how the Assassin Sect had managed to transport Lu Pingping from Shanghai 1500 kilometers away. They had used a seaplane; with a seaplane, the distance of 1500 kilometers was not difficult at all. This was also why the two crew members suddenly noticed several strangers on the ship. Saliem belonged to the Assassin Sect; he discreetly operated so naturally no one noticed that there was a seaplane hidden beneath the cargo ship. This was the reason the assassins started retreating to the lower decks of the ship when they realized their cover was blown¡ªthey planned to escape via the seaplane.


    To avoid being lured away from the correct path, Yan Fei carefully listened along the way and noted there were no sounds or signs of anyone in the other rooms. This meant that the remaining two men in black and Lu Pingping were on the seaplane that had flown away.


    With Lu Pingping kidnapped, an ordinary person might have had no choice but to watch helplessly. But for Yan Fei, it was no problem at all because he had his Drone Avatar. If he had been in the cargo ship cabin without the help of his drone, relying on so many rooms, it might have been troublesome to find and rescue Lu Pingping. But in the sky, that was truly his domain. With his powerful Drone Avatar, the two men in black were doomed.


    So, Yan Fei jumped into the sea water and swam through the open hatch door towards the outside of the cargo ship. In the sea water outside, he controlled his drone to rapidly ascend and then take flight. The drone¡¯s nose turned, and the Vulcan Gun aimed at the small submarine still floating on the sea surface.


    Not everyone had boarded the cargo ship from the small submarine; there were still several people standing on the submarine¡¯s bridge, urging the repair crew to fix the propeller. Suddenly, they saw a surge in the distant sea surface, followed by a huge flying vehicle bursting forth from the water. As soon as the flying vehicle emerged from the sea surface, it began to transform, quickly taking on the appearance of an F-15 from The United States of America Air Force.


    One person on the bridge, who often watched American movies, swallowed hard and in amazement said, ¡°Oh my lord, that¡¯s a Transformer. It¡¯s Red Spider from the Decepticons. Are the Transformers invading Earth¡­?¡±


    Then they saw the massive F-15 turn its nose around, aiming it right at their submarine. A sense of foreboding flashed through the submarine commander¡¯s mind as he bellowed, ¡°Dive, dive quickly¡­¡±


    But before his crew could do anything, they saw a flash under the wings of the F-15, as two missiles were launched toward their small submarine. The armor-piercing rounds hit the hull directly, followed by a violent explosion. The small submarine instantly had two massive holes torn through it, and seawater started pouring in.


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    Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but sigh. To withstand the deep-sea pressure, submarine hulls are made of high-intensity steel, even those about to be decommissioned. The drone¡¯s enhanced armor-piercing rounds could only punch through and create a hole. But he had plenty of missiles. The drone¡¯s wings shuddered, and another two armor-piercing rounds were fired, triggering another explosion on the submarine. This time, the blast broke the submarine¡¯s hull in two, causing it to start sinking rapidly. However, it was not descending under the control of the crew but was instead utterly sunk.


    There were a few survivors on the submarine. Seeing their vessel sinking, they jumped into the sea, attempting to escape with their lives. But the drone didn¡¯t grant them the opportunity. Its nose dipped down as the two Vulcan guns beside its air intake quickly opened fire, killing all the crew members attempting to flee by diving into the sea.


    These people were all accomplices in kidnapping Lu Pingping, and they deserved their deaths. Therefore, Yan Fei did not hesitate to kill them when facing them. Moreover, he had already demonstrated the drone¡¯s ability to dive and transform, naturally not allowing the people here to spread the word.


    Then the drone rapidly ascended, lining up its missiles with the cargo ship ahead. Just as he was about to launch missiles to sink the cargo ship, Yan Fei hesitated. He wasn¡¯t a bloodthirsty person; his previous actions were driven by the rage against the kidnappers of Lu Pingping. But there were not only kidnappers on this cargo ship but also ordinary crew members, all the kidnappers were dead, leaving only some regular crew, and these crew members were Chinese. Sinking this cargo ship, especially in a remote channel, would ensure the deaths of these crew members.


    Just now, after sinking that small submarine, according to the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s data, the drone had gained 2,000 Merit Points. As the submarine belonged to the obsolete types with a small tonnage, the Merit Points gained were not very high. However, the cargo ship in front of him was different, with a tonnage reaching 50,000 tons. Even if it was a civilian vessel, sinking it could yield a considerable number of Merit Points.


    Although Yan Fei wanted to sink the cargo ship, he ultimately refrained from acting. He couldn¡¯t neglect the fate of the innocent crew after sinking the ship. The assassins from the Assassin Sect were very cunning, and no one could guarantee that Lu Pingping hadn¡¯t been hidden on the cargo ship by them, with him escaping by plane as a decoy. If Yan Fei sank the ship and Lu Pingping was collateral damage, he would regret it for life.


    So the drone submerged again, just floating on the sea surface. Yan Fei swam a few meters underwater and reached the drone¡¯s side. Then the drone cockpit opened, Yan Fei climbed into the cockpit, and it closed after him. The drone started up, levitated into the air again, and following the guidance of its onboard radar, began chasing the seaplane in the distant sky.


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 Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Chapter 122: Horror at High Altitude

    Chapter 207: Chapter 122: Horror at High Altitude


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    In the Drone Quantum Radar display, a seaplane in the distance was flying eastward. Although it had taken off for a while, its top speed was less than 800 kilometers per hour. With the Drone Avatar¡¯s speed reaching an impressive Mach 3, it quickly caught up to the aircraft.


    The seaplane was a medium-sized aircraft capable of carrying about 30 passengers. Moreover, it was a civilian model with an old-fashioned design, lacking military radar installations. It was the dead of night, pitch black outside, and the seaplane had no inkling of the drone¡¯s stealthy approach.


    The drone flew silently a hundred meters above the seaplane, then used its Quantum Radar to survey the aircraft below. The Quantum Radar had an infinite number of applications. While it couldn¡¯t penetrate the thick hull of a submarine, it could easily see through the flimsy structure of the seaplane and revealed the exact situation inside.


    There were a total of three individuals on the seaplane. One was piloting the aircraft from the cockpit, while there were two in the cabin. One of those in the cabin was slumped in a seat, motionless, likely the unconscious Lu Pingping judging by the build. The final person was seated next to Lu Pingping, guarding her. From the slender frame, it was probably the woman in black.


    When Yan Fei spotted Lu Pingping on the seaplane, he breathed a sigh of relief. Finding Lu Pingping here proved that he hadn¡¯t fallen for the enemy¡¯s decoy tactic. Seeing Lu Pingping also meant that he had a way to rescue her.


    Even though Yan Fei had located Lu Pingping, he didn¡¯t immediately spring into action. They were at altitude, which posed much greater risks than on land. Any improper maneuver could lead to a fatal mistake. So he had to be extremely cautious, first ensuring Lu Pingping¡¯s safety before figuring out how to eliminate the two assailants.


    The seaplane swiftly gained altitude, and the drone quietly shadowed it from above. Before long, the seaplane reached an altitude of ten thousand meters, with the Drone Avatar following suit. This was Yan Fei¡¯s first foray to such heights since obtaining the drone. To avoid detection by various radars and satellites, its previous operations involved either subsea voyages or low-altitude skimming over sea surfaces, never fully utilizing its high-altitude flight capabilities. He only knew from the data that he could ascend to thirty thousand meters, but he had never attempted it in reality. Now, located in the remote regions of the North Pacific Ocean Area, far from land and the military bases of US and Japanese Forces, with no warships patrolling nearby, and with the cover of deep night, there was no fear of satellites, so the drone could soar to its heart¡¯s content.


    Without any worries, the Drone Avatar flew to an altitude of ten thousand meters for the first time, feeling extraordinarily unburdened¡ªit was as natural as eating or walking. At ten thousand meters, the air was thin and frigid. Yan Fei used to be concerned that inhabiting the Drone Avatar at this altitude might cause discomfort. However, experiencing it firsthand, he immediately found that neither the thin air nor extreme cold negatively affected the drone. It felt just as it did during low-altitude flight as if neither had any impact on the drone at all.


    Having climbed to ten thousand meters, the seaplane was now very far from the cargo ship on the sea surface. It was only at this point that the final two members of the Assassin Sect breathed a sigh of relief. The pilot in the cockpit began setting up the seaplane¡¯s automatic piloting system, and the woman in black who had been guarding Lu Pingping left her seat and walked toward the drink cabinet at the front to get a beverage.


    The intense pressure of Yan Fei¡¯s recent pursuit on the cargo ship was immense for the two of them. They were forced to flee the ship to ensure the hostage¡¯s safety and complete the task assigned by the sect. To achieve this ultimate goal, they didn¡¯t hesitate to sacrifice all their comrades. Thankfully, with their desperate comrades holding off the terrifying Ghost-faced One on the cargo ship, they had managed to escape. Now aboard the aircraft, being tens of kilometers away from the Ghost-faced One and at an altitude of ten thousand meters, they no longer feared pursuit. Unless there was a second seaplane on the cargo ship, which clearly wasn¡¯t the case since they had taken the only one, the Ghost-faced One surely couldn¡¯t catch up. At this moment, they finally relaxed, and immediately sought to replenish the water they had lost due to the stress.


    Yan Fei had been observing everything transpiring within the seaplane from above, and when he saw the woman in black leaving Lu Pingping¡¯s side, he instantly realized his chance had finally come. With just a thought, Yan Fei watched the drone flip belly up, cockpit facing down, maintaining the same speed as the seaplane, then the cockpit opened from below, and Yan Fei in the cockpit dropped toward the sea from high in the sky.


    At ten thousand meters, not only was the air thin, but the temperature was also a frigid minus forty degrees Celsius. As soon as Yan Fei leaped from the cockpit, his breath became labored, and the temperature around him plummeted rapidly, almost freezing his body stiff. A powerful gale hit him head-on, blowing him far away.


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    Fortunately, Yan Fei¡¯s strength had surged, granting him the ability to withstand extreme cold, so the temperature and air changes had minimal impact on his actions. The only thing that troubled him was the raging wind at this altitude. But now, with his strength reaching the level of Innate Realm, he could perfectly control his body even in free fall. He quickly adapted to the direction of the wind, used its flow to perform several somersaults, and swiftly landed on the top of the seaplane with a ¡°thud.¡±


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 Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Chapter 122: Terrifying Experience at High Altitude_2

    Chapter 208: Chapter 122: Terrifying Experience at High Altitude_2


    Yan Fei¡¯s plan was very good, but he overlooked one point, that is, after the seaplane ascended to an altitude of ten thousand meters, due to the rapid decrease in temperature, the seawater on the aircraft¡¯s body had frozen into ice, becoming extremely smooth. The moment Yan Fei landed on the body of the seaplane, his feet slipped, and he failed to stand firm, falling off the seaplane just like that.


    Yan Fei¡¯s body plummeted toward the ground from an altitude of ten thousand meters, but having dropped just over five hundred meters, the Drone Avatar appeared beneath him, and Yan Fei happened to fall into the cockpit the Drone Avatar had opened. Once the Drone caught Yan Fei, it closed the cockpit and continued to descend, offsetting the huge impact of Yan Fei¡¯s fall from the sky. Once Yan Fei¡¯s impact force was fully neutralized, the Drone accelerated and rose back up, returning to the skies above the seaplane at high altitude.


    Yan Fei¡¯s initial airborne landing lacked experience and resulted in a serious mistake; if it weren¡¯t for the presence of the Drone Avatar, Yan Fei would have truly fallen from the sky and died on impact. However, with this experience, Yan Fei now knew how to handle the situation of ice forming on the plane. Therefore, the Drone Avatar once again turned belly up and pointed its cockpit downward, and then Yan Fei made another airborne landing.


    With the experience from before, Yan Fei once again overcame the negative impacts of extreme cold and thin air. He then descended smoothly down to the seaplane¡¯s top with the aid of the strong Gang wind, producing another ¡°thud.¡±


    Inside the airplane, after the initial ¡°thud,¡± the Black Robe in the cockpit and the black-clad woman took notice, but as they became cautious and guarded, nothing else happened. So when they heard the sound for the second time, they assumed it was a problem with some part of the seaplane and did not pay further attention to it.


    Yan Fei had overcome the icing on the seaplane and stood firmly on top of its body. He surveyed the situation and began to slowly slide downward, under the influence of the Gang wind, from the top to the bottom of the aircraft. In the moment of sliding down, Yan Fei seized the right moment and, in a fraction of a second, grasped the handle of the side hatch, his body becoming a straight line in the fierce wind.


    Yan Fei¡¯s hands held tightly onto the handle, and it was fairly easy for him to pull himself back up. Then, with his hands gripping the handle and feet planted at a ninety-degree angle on the body of the aircraft next to the hatch, he timed his next move perfectly, suddenly exerting force, and just like that, he tore open the airplane¡¯s cabin door from the outside. Releasing his grip, the cabin door flew backwards and disappeared into the pitch-black sky, and then he slipped inside the seaplane with one swift movement.


    After the seaplane had reached the high altitude, to maintain internal cabin pressure, it was necessary to pressurize the cabin, so the pressure inside was much higher than outside. Now that Yan Fei had opened the aircraft¡¯s door, the cabin rapidly depressurized, causing severe turbulence. Under the pressure, it could be seen that objects inside the plane flew out rapidly through the torn-off hatch. Lu Pingping, who was seated, was sent flying toward the outside of the cabin.


    Yan Fei had calculated everything perfectly; as soon as Lu Pingping flew towards him, he would catch her and then the two of them would immediately leave the seaplane, returning to the Drone. In the end, they would use the Drone Avatar¡¯s weapons to destroy the seaplane and the Assassin inside it, concluding everything; his plan was very well-crafted.


    But worldly matters are unpredictable; no one knows in what direction well-laid plans will evolve the next second. Yan Fei¡¯s surprise attack indeed caught the Assassin inside the seaplane off guard, but to everyone¡¯s astonishment, Lu Pingping, when thrown outwards due to the air turbulence, ended up right next to the black-clad woman, who was dazed by the sudden catastrophe. Almost reflexively, the woman stretched out her hand and caught Lu Pingping.


    Yan Fei had extended his hand, ready to catch Lu Pingping, but found that someone had intercepted her right in front of him. As soon as the black-clad woman caught Lu Pingping, she grabbed her neck with a reverse grip, and a large Desert Eagle appeared in her hand, aiming at Yan Fei in front. At that moment, the air pressure inside and outside the seaplane cabin stabilized again, and the objects stopped flying outward; the flight of the seaplane once again became smooth.


    The Ghost mask that Yan Fei wore on his face was blown away by the violent Gang wind while he was in the air, revealing his true face. The black-clad woman *poi. saw Yan Fei at the entrance of the seaplane and was momentarily surprised, her Desert Eagle not firing.


    And just then, Lu Pingping, held hostage, began to wake up from the combined shock of the turbulent airflow and the extremely low temperature. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Yan Fei standing in front of her. Something seemed to jog her memory, and she suddenly shouted, ¡°Fei, someone¡¯s trying to grab you, run!¡±


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    Yan Fei was moved; Lu Pingping had just woken up, and without assessing her own situation, the first thing she did upon seeing him was to warn him, telling him to run¡ªshe was truly being a good friend. Then Lu Pingping realized she was being held hostage, and that she was still inside the airplane. With the lights in the cabin flickering constantly and the exterior enshrouded in darkness, she didn¡¯t know what was happening and panic began to set in her heart.

 Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chapter 122: High-Altitude Horror_3

    Chapter 209: Chapter 122: High-Altitude Horror_3


    Yan Fei saw the panic on Lu Pingping¡¯s face and immediately said, ¡°Pingping, don¡¯t be afraid, I¡¯ve got this!¡±


    It was only then that the woman in black reacted, speaking in non-standard English, ¡°Yan Fei, how come you¡¯re here? I remember that the deadline we set has already passed, has your ransom been transferred?¡±


    These people in black robes had been chased by Yan Fei on the cargo ship, so they were not aware whether their ultimate goal of the kidnapping was accomplished. Now seeing Yan Fei himself, she subconsciously blurted out the question.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°The ransom has been transferred to the bank account you provided, so I¡¯m here to take Lu Pingping back home.¡±


    Lu Pingping was somewhat surprised, asking, ¡°Fei, what ransom? What exactly is going on?¡±


    The woman in black spotted Yan Fei at the door of the seaplane and knew trouble was brewing, for she had never seen anyone who was being chased manage to get onto an airplane at altitude, especially one who entered from outside. All of this seemed so unbelievable. But with the sect¡¯s mission on her, she couldn¡¯t help asking about the ransom. Now seeing Lu Pingping¡¯s confusion, she explained, ¡°We kidnapped you and demanded a ransom of 3 billion US dollars from this man, it¡¯s that simple.¡±


    Lu Pingping was shocked, ¡°Fei, where do we have that much money in our account?¡±


    Yan Fei, with a gun to his head from the woman in black and Lu Pingping still being held hostage, appeared to be at a disadvantage. However, Yan Fei suddenly made a discreet gesture with his mouth to Lu Pingping. She startled, then quickly understood and rolled her eyes in agreement.


    Because Yan Fei had damaged the cabin door, the seaplane, extremely dangerous at high altitude, was slowly descending under the pilot¡¯s control. At that moment, a flash of fire erupted in the pitch-black night sky outside the airplane, and a naval cannon round shot out, hitting the left wing of the seaplane squarely and breaking it off. The unbalanced seaplane immediately began to sink on the right side.


    The woman in black, pondering how to deal with the situation, was startled as the plane suddenly began to roll. Yan Fei, accelerating, ran toward the woman in black. She quickly raised her pistol and fired a shot at Yan Fei. To her surprise, Yan Fei did not dodge, allowing the bullet to hit him directly. The woman in black was stunned, and then she realized that Lu Pingping had struggled in her arms and had actually broken free of her control.


    Yan Fei¡¯s actions were a diversion to occupy the woman in black¡¯s attention. Then, all of a sudden, Lu Pingping exerted force and broke free from the woman¡¯s control, running towards Yan Fei. Already shot, Yan Fei swiftly moved to intercept Lu Pingping, grabbing her hand and pulling her into his embrace. They then quickly retreated and jumped out through the damaged cabin door.


    Yan Fei rescued Lu Pingping, and from the moment he jumped from the seaplane, it all happened in the blink of an eye. The woman in black had just begun to react when Yan Fei and Lu Pingping disappeared from the cockpit. This was also related to the seaplane¡¯s wing being shot off, causing it to roll abnormally; otherwise, given the woman¡¯s terrifying strength, even if Yan Fei had attracted her attention, an ordinary person like Lu Pingping wouldn¡¯t have been able to escape her kidnapping. Of course, it was also because Lu Pingping understood Yan Fei¡¯s suggestion. The two had been friends for many years and had a tacit understanding, joining forces, they somehow turned the tables and completely escaped danger.


    Held in Yan Fei¡¯s arms, Lu Pingping began free-falling from the high altitude. The rapid descent, combined with the piercing cold and strong winds, had her screaming in terror, clinging tightly to Yan Fei, not daring to look at what was happening below. Just as Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had dropped two hundred meters in height, the Drone Avatar reappeared beneath them, the cockpit door opened, and Yan Fei, with Lu Pingping in his arms, dropped right onto the seat inside the cockpit. Then the cockpit door closed once more, isolating them from the extreme cold and fierce winds outside.


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    Yan Fei sat in the Drone Cockpit holding Lu Pingping, and finally felt relieved. Inside the Drone Cockpit, he no longer feared someone taking Lu Pingping away, and she was completely safe. Meanwhile, Lu Pingping, having been injected with an anesthetic, had woken up due to the intense stimuli at the high altitude, but after such a tumultuous experience, soon fainted again. Yan Fei checked her breathing and found it stable, just unconscious, which put his mind at ease.


    Though unconscious, Lu Pingping felt very secure in Yan Fei¡¯s embrace. Holding onto him, it seemed as though she had found a safe place, and her anxious expression gradually calmed down. Yan Fei also held onto Lu Pingping tightly, not daring to let go, fearing she might be taken again.


    Yan Fei was hit by a bullet, something that would not have happened with his strength, but he had purposely allowed it in order to draw the black-robed woman¡¯s attention, creating the opportunity for Lu Pingping to break free. He had also controlled the location where the bullet hit, so although he was struck by a large caliber bullet, under his skillful control, his body did not suffer any serious harm. His muscles writhed, and he squeezed the bullet out, with the warhead falling onto the cockpit floor. The bleeding also stopped quickly due to the action of his muscles, demonstrating an incredibly advanced level of healing.


    This time, Yan Fei¡¯s strike had successfully rescued Lu Pingping, freeing him from his worries. But the enemy had not been completely eliminated, so the Drone swiftly took flight, quickly catching up with the seaplane ahead. Having lost one wing, the seaplane was rapidly descending and would eventually crash, with no escape for anyone inside. However, these assassins had kidnapped Lu Pingping, and Yan Fei, utterly detesting them, was not going to let them crash naturally. Thus, the Vulcan Gun on the nose of the aircraft swiveled, targeting the seaplane.


    The woman in black and another pilot were about to parachute out when they saw a massive F-15 Fighter catching up from behind and attacking their seaplane with its Naval Cannon. Shocked, they leaped out, abandoning the seaplane. And just as they jumped, the seaplane was hit by the Drone¡¯s 30-millimeter cannon fire and exploded mid-air.


    Amidst the fiery glow of the seaplane¡¯s explosion, the two assassins descended quickly. The F-15 above them descended rapidly, following them down. It then caught up with the falling figures, its nose pointing at them. It was a moment of despair for them as they saw a string of gunfire from the F-15¡¯s nose tear the pilot to shreds. The woman in black was incredibly fierce. Realizing her teammate was eliminated, she straightened her body into a line and plummeted rapidly downward.


    The Drone chased swiftly, catching up with the black-robed woman. A barrage of 30-millimeter cannon fire burst from the nose of the Drone. The rounds caught up with the black-robed woman and, without doubt, tore her body into shreds; these remnants dispersed into the surrounding air¡­


    Thus, the case of Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping came to a satisfying conclusion. Though fraught with twists and turns, Lu Pingping was ultimately saved by Yan Fei, and the assassins who kidnapped her were all taken care of by Yan Fei. Even though the mastermind behind the scenes remained at large, for Yan Fei at this moment, he felt quite content. The mastermind had to be dealt with, but what mattered most was that Lu Pingping had finally come back safely.


    Yan Fei had rescued Lu Pingping, and with a joyful heart, the intense killing intent subsided, and he spared the 50,000-ton cargo ship on the sea surface. The Drone Avatar then began to descend rapidly in altitude and finally skimming the sea heading west, returning in the direction of Shanghai.

 Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: Chapter 123: Dark Web

    Chapter 210: Chapter 123: Dark Web


    After so many twists and turns, Yan Fei had finally rescued Lu Pingping. Holding Lu Pingping in the Drone Cockpit, he looked at the still unconscious Lu Pingping, guilt flooding his heart. Under Lu Pingping¡¯s management, the weight loss cookies were a big success, and although they had not yet gone international, the domestic market craze alone had brought in a lot of money. Thus, Yan Fei, as the company boss, naturally became a newly rich man, and this attracted the attention of the Al-Assassin guild, which specialized in targeting the wealthy.


    Al-Assassin¡¯s target was Yan Fei, but in order to successfully extort him and give him the time and ability to raise the money, they did not directly kidnap Yan Fei; instead, they chose to kidnap Lu Pingping and use her to threaten Yan Fei. It could be said that Lu Pingping¡¯s tribulation was entirely due to Yan Fei¡¯s involvement, an undeserved disaster, since Lu Pingping¡¯s modest fortune itself would never have drawn Al-Assassin¡¯s interest.


    However, after Lu Pingping was kidnapped by Al-Assassin, she was injected with a sedative, so she remained unconscious for the entire duration of the kidnapping, thus sparing her the pain and torment of the experience. Moreover, from external appearances, she did not seem to have sustained any physical harm. After all, Al-Assassin¡¯s goal was money, not to torture hostages. Thankfully, all that was now in the past, and Lu Pingping had been safely rescued by Yan Fei, who had effectively covered his biggest weakness.


    Yan Fei had killed and set fires in the past, but only as a reluctant and forced act of self-defense. During these retaliatory actions, he tried his best to control himself and not cause needless slaughter of the innocent. Also, most of his illegal activities occurred overseas; while in the domestic arena, he behaved honestly and abided by the law. But now, because he had money, Lu Pingping was kidnapped by an Al-Assassin assassin out of the blue. Plus, the heart-wrenching incidents Yan Fei experienced while raising the ransom money greatly changed his heart.


    Because of this change, some of the development plans Yan Fei had previously set had to be altered. Before his remarkable adventure, Yan Fei was just an Otaku with no worries about food or clothing, who spent his days at home without any great ambitions. Even after acquiring his extraordinary powers, his wish remained quite simple: he hoped that those he cared for and cherished would be healthy and safe, instead of constantly facing threats to their lives from others.


    Following the kidnapping of Lu Pingping, Yan Fei realized that fulfilling this seemingly simple wish was quite complicated. He needed to have a deterring power, a power so overwhelming that no one would dare to provoke him, knowing that doing so would invite a fearsome retaliation, making the aggressor pay a heavy price. Only under the balance of terrifying martial force could Yan Fei and those around him achieve true safety.


    As Yan Fei piloted the Drone quickly towards Shanghai, he pondered how to establish his deterring power and display it to the world, so that anyone considering targeting him would be aware of this deterring power, making them think twice and ultimately decide against messing with him and the people close to him.


    Yan Fei had powerful Drone Avatars, which were his deterring power, but he dared not just reveal them, saying, ¡°This mighty drone is mine, Yan Fei¡¯s; it¡¯s very powerful, so don¡¯t mess with me, or I¡¯ll use it to eliminate you.¡± If he dared to do such a thing, he feared he would immediately be labeled a KB element by all the countries of the world, and they would join forces to take down Yan Fei to acquire the black technology far surpassing current science within the drone.


    One must know that although Yan Fei¡¯s Drone Avatar was formidable, it was not invincible. First, its ammunition was not unlimited; it would run out during a war. Second, its Energy Points were limited, unable to support round-the-clock combat. Lastly, the drone itself could get damaged, and this would affect its combat effectiveness. Against the air force powers of several military-strong nations, the Drone¡¯s Strength was simply inadequate. Even with the most brute-force tactics, using their airplanes to exhaust the Drone¡¯s ammunition would suffice to weaken and finally kill the Drone, not to mention the missiles and other weapons these military powers possessed¡ªnext to them, the Drone appeared insignificant.


    But if Yan Fei could not market his Drone Avatar and claim it as his deterring power, then how could he make others fear him? How could he cause them to think thrice before striking at him?


    Yan Fei weighed all options but couldn¡¯t come up with any effective solutions for the moment. He began to browse the items in the Drone General Space unconsciously. During this time, he had stored a vast amount of items in the General Space but had never sorted it, making the whole space look cluttered. Suddenly, he spotted more than ten corpses in the General Space.


    Some of the corpses in the General Space were those of Assassins Yan Fei had killed at the Yunnan National Border, and several others were the bodies of Al-Assassin assassins he had just eliminated on the cargo ship. When killing these enemies, he had used Steel Ball Bullets. He also used Steel Ball Bullets extensively in Japan, so to prevent others from tracing back to him through the injuries on these bodies, Yan Fei had collected them into the Universal Space. Without the bodies, there were no clues, and he had successfully severed any path that could lead back to him.


    Originally, after killing the Assassins at the Yunnan National Border, Yan Fei planned to dispose of the corpses as soon as he returned to Shanghai. However, he was immediately faced with Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping, and so he had no time to deal with the bodies. Plus, with the additional bodies of the Al-Assassin assassins killed on the cargo ship, he now had as many as twelve corpses stored in the Universal Space. Yan Fei did not have the morbid habit of carrying corpses with him; now, as he was out on the vast sea, with no villages ahead and no shops behind, it was the right time to dispose of these bodies.


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    The thought had barely formed in Yan Fei¡¯s mind when, under his control, the Drone Avatar eerily shifted from extreme high speed to a complete halt, showcasing the drone¡¯s formidable maneuvering capabilities. Then, the drone hovered five meters above the sea surface. Yan Fei opened the Drone Cockpit, and with a thought, the assassins¡¯ bodies that he had stored in the Universal Space suddenly materialized out of thin air and dropped into the vast ocean below. As the bodies hit the water, they rapidly sank to the sea floor and disappeared from sight. These assassins and hitmen had probably never imagined that one day, while on a mission, they would be killed and their bodies would end up in the bellies of ocean creatures, never to be found again.


    After discarding the corpses and some useless trash from the Universal Space, the Drone Avatar continued its westward journey back, quickly approaching Okinawa Prefecture in Japan. A spark of inspiration struck Yan Fei; under his control, the Drone Avatar silently submerged into the sea near Okinawa Prefecture and began to search for the island¡¯s free WIFI, eventually managing to connect to the WIFI of a bar next to the US Military Base in Okinawa and gained access to the World Network.


    Earlier on, Yan Fei had extracted a valuable piece of information from the mouth of the assassin capable of creating an Infinite Loop Space: there existed a Dark Web within the human Network World. This Dark Web specialized in publishing Bounty Tasks and exchanging intelligence for the Underworld, serving as a primary communication platform for the dark forces of the Underworld.


    The Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain connected to the Internet, then showcased its powerful search capabilities by scanning for the Dark Web. This Dark Web was highly secretive; not only could ordinary people not find and connect to it, but many hadn¡¯t even heard of its existence. However, with the Auxiliary Brain tirelessly sifting through the minuscule traces left by Underworld individuals on the regular Internet, it actually managed to uncover the enigmatic Dark Web.


    Yan Fei successfully logged into the Dark Web and began browsing it as a visitor, where he soon discovered the Bounty Task about himself. The task provided a detailed description of Yan Fei¡¯s profile and promised a reward of one hundred million US Dollars to anyone who could successfully assassinate him. Additionally, the task kept updating his real-time location, which currently showed him to be in Shanghai, although his exact whereabouts were unknown.


    Discovering the Bounty Task on himself, Yan Fei felt a chill of fear. A bounty of one hundred million US Dollars was enough to drive people to madness, and he had no idea how many individuals saw him as a ticket to fortune, likely to encounter assassins out for his blood at any moment. However, with his current strength, Yan Fei was not afraid of such common assassins; no matter how many came, they were just easy prey to him.


    But Yan Fei couldn¡¯t always be on guard against those seeking to kill him. There was always a thief lurking, but never a permanent guard against one. He wanted to find a way to resolve this issue once and for all. Unfortunately, the Auxiliary Brain was still unable to bypass network restrictions to access encrypted online information, so he remained in the dark about who had issued the Bounty Task. Otherwise, if he could just find out who was behind the task, he could go after them in real life, cancel the task, and then eliminate them.


    Having located the Dark Web, Yan Fei skimmed through its postings and found them rather horrifying, as the content was shockingly alarming. On the Dark Web, there were not only various assassination jobs but also listings for nuclear bombs, chemical weapons, highly lethal viruses, and even requests to overthrow the governments of countries. A quick look could give anyone the impression that the world was a very unsafe place. Fortunately, these tasks remained uncompleted; otherwise, if nuclear bombs, chemical weapons, or viruses were leaked, Yan Fei would have trouble sleeping at night.


    After browsing through the Dark Web, Yan Fei used the Auxiliary Brain to register an account named ¡°Fei Ping¡± on it. Registration on the Dark Web was incredibly simple, requiring no personal identification¡ªjust a nickname and a bank account were enough. Moreover, the audit process was swift; Yan Fei¡¯s application was approved just five minutes after submission. With the account set up, he now had the permissions to post and accept tasks on the Dark Web.


    Yan Fei, using his new ¡°Fei Ping¡± account, posted a new Bounty Task with a staggering reward of two hundred million US Dollars. The requirement for completing the task was very straightforward: it provided a brief description of the kidnapping of Dream Technology¡¯s General Manager Lu Pingping and demanded her safe rescue. Whoever managed to complete this task would receive a two hundred million US Dollar bounty.


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    Writing while traveling is incredibly inconvenient. Apologies for the late update today; there might be a second one later!

 Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: Chapter 124 Rise of the Destroyer

    Chapter 211: Chapter 124 Rise of the Destroyer


    The Auxiliary Brain had just established a bounty task worth two hundred million US dollars when the Dark Web admin sent a text message asking if the bounty task posted by Yan Fei and the reward amount were correct. Yan Fei, with the help of the Auxiliary Brain, immediately responded, confirming the authenticity of the task content and the bounty amount. Subsequently, the Dark Web administration requested that Yan Fei deposit the two hundred million dollar bounty into a specified Dark Web margin account. As soon as the margin account received the funds, Yan Fei¡¯s bounty task would be visible to all registered users on the Dark Web.


    Moreover, because the reward amount was as high as two hundred million dollars, qualifying as a heavyweight task, the Dark Web would also display this task as a red banner in a prominent location. Any user logging into the Dark Web would immediately notice this bounty task.


    Yan Fei knew that the Dark Web operators were concerned about people making a joke in the bounty tasks, offering high rewards without the ability to provide them upon completion, thereby undermining the enthusiasm of those undertaking the tasks. That¡¯s why they collected the task bounty in advance. As long as the bounty was in the margin account, those who accepted the task could devote themselves fully to its completion. And upon completion, they would be able to receive their reward, which was the best way for the Dark Web to ensure the authoritative nature of its tasks.


    Yan Fei hesitated momentarily, then, using the Auxiliary Brain, transferred the two hundred million in already converted cash from Dream Technology Company¡¯s account and deposited the two hundred million US dollars in cash into the specified Dark Web margin account.


    Once the two hundred million dollars in cash arrived in the account, the Dark Web backend displayed that the bounty had been received. Then, every account registered on the Dark Web received a notification about the bounty task to rescue Lu Pingping. A two hundred million dollar bounty was considered a jaw-droppingly huge task, and everyone who received the message was so eager to undertake it that they swore to complete the task. As a result, a flurry of intelligence gathering began in the Dark Web, as everyone sought to understand the specifics of Lu Pingping¡¯s abduction case.


    Yan Fei did not pay attention to the reactions of others who discovered the bounty task. Instead, he disconnected the Auxiliary Brain from the current WIFI. He then selected a free WIFI on Okinawa Island, logged into the Network World, and registered a brand-new account on the Dark Web. This account was named ¡°Destroyer,¡± implying the obliteration of everything. Yan Fei, then using this ¡°Destroyer¡± account, took on the task published by ¡°Fei Ping¡± to rescue Lu Pingping.


    The reason Yan Fei manipulated accounts on the Dark Web in such a way was not because he had so much money he didn¡¯t know where to spend it, but because it related to the deterrent strength plan he had just conceived. Lu Pingping had already been successfully rescued, and as soon as she returned to the Company, she would inevitably face questions from others, for example, from the China Special Duties Unit, who would certainly be concerned with how Lu Pingping came back.


    To mask his own identity and that of the Drone Avatar in resolving the abduction case involving Lu Pingping, while also manifesting a powerful presence, Yan Fei knew he had to begin laying the groundwork now. He had to conjure up the illusion of a peerless expert rescuing Lu Pingping. This way, her rescue wouldn¡¯t appear too abrupt and it would also establish that this peerless expert had a certain degree of closeness to him, making it known that Yan Fei was not without powerful backing. People would have to think thrice before moving against Yan Fei.


    The reason Yan Fei created the non-existent persona ¡°Destroyer¡± was not only to hide the fact Lu Pingping had safely returned but also to craft an identity for his Drone Avatar and build up the ¡°Destroyer¡± as a force standing behind him. Yan Fei had long realized that due to the Drone Avatar¡¯s mysterious appearances and lack of a declared allegiance, nobody knew which power it belonged to or whether it was friend or foe, causing other forces in the world to be suspicious and even unite against it. So even if the Drone Avatar was formidable, it could not exert the intended powerful deterrent effect.


    Therefore, Yan Fei formally crowned the Drone Avatar with the name ¡°Destroyer,¡± creating a formidable and terrifying enemy while making it appear as a Mysterious Power that stood behind him. This would not only serve to intimidate enemies but also facilitate the Drone¡¯s future strikes. And since this power would be perceived as standing behind Yan Fei without a direct association, Yan Fei could simply deny any links when questioned, preventing others from transferring their anger onto him. If anyone dared to act against Yan Fei, ¡°Destroyer¡± would teach them the meaning of a deterrent force.


    After Yan Fei¡¯s ¡°Fei Ping¡± account posted the bounty task on the Dark Web, he waited half an hour and then, with the newly created ¡°Destroyer¡± account, took on the task. Other users were tempted by the high reward but were still at the stage of gathering intelligence and had not rashly accepted the bounty task. A task on the Dark Web doesn¡¯t disappear after being accepted; as long as the task isn¡¯t concluded, anyone can take it on.


    Once Yan Fei completed all these arrangements, he did not engage in further Dark Web activities but instead continued to fly the Drone westward. Twenty minutes later, the Drone Avatar quietly broke through the radar surveillance of the Japan and US military forces and returned to the waters near Shanghai. It was now past ten at night, pitch black outside, but Yan Fei chose not to go ashore immediately. Instead, he stayed in the Drone Cockpit, lurking beneath the sea surface and waiting.


    During the wait, Lu Pingping did not wake up. Now that he had rescued Lu Pingping and finally relaxed after several tense days, Yan Fei actually fell asleep in the cockpit for the whole night. Although he slept sitting up with Lu Pingping in his arms, he felt the sleep was especially sweet. What made him happier was that since returning to Shanghai from Banna City in Yunnan, Yan Fei had stopped having the recurring strange dream that caused him to forget. Now, when he slept, he rarely dreamed and could sleep until daylight. Without the torment of strange dreams, Yan Fei naturally felt refreshed and invigorated.


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    At six o¡¯clock in the morning the next day, the eastern sky of Shanghai began to show signs of dawn, signaling the start of a new day.


    Yan Fei calculated the time, used the Auxiliary Brain to take a photo of the sleeping Lu Pingping, logged into the Dark Web with the ¡°Destroyer¡± account, and uploaded the photo of Lu Pingping sleeping under the bounty task posted by ¡°Fei Ping.¡± He then wrote, ¡°Last night in the North Pacific Ocean, killed 10 assassins from the Assassin Sect, sunk one of their submarines, safely rescued Lu Pingping, and handed her over to the client!¡± Finally, he applied for mission completion.


    Having finished all this, Yan Fei switched accounts using the Auxiliary Brain, logged onto ¡°Fei Ping¡¯s¡± account, located his own bounty task, clicked on the ¡°Destroyer¡¯s¡± completion application, and commented: Lu Pingping has been rescued, thanks to the ¡°Destroyer¡±!


    After receiving confirmation from ¡°Fei Ping¡¯s¡± account, the Dark Web immediately processed the transfer. Not long after, the bounty of 190 million US dollars was deposited into the bank account provided by the ¡°Destroyer.¡± To ensure the normal operation of the Dark Web, the operators took a 5% fee from each bounty payment. After deducting the 5% fee from the two hundred million dollars in cash, the amount left was one hundred ninety million dollars.


    No one objected to the Dark Web taking a 5% fee from the bounty amount because the Dark Web was powerful and trustworthy. As long as the task was completed, one could receive the bounty, hence everyone chose to work on the Dark Web, treating the 5% fee as a kind of tax.


    The bank account used by the ¡°Destroyer¡± to collect the bounty was one that Yan Fei had previously registered with a high degree of secrecy at a Swiss Bank, intended as a precaution. However, it came in handy for Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping incident and was used as the ¡°Destroyer¡¯s¡± dedicated receiving account, fulfilling its intended purpose.


    After all was done, Yan Fei finally brought the unconscious Lu Pingping ashore on a secluded coastline in Shanghai. As soon as Yan Fei reached land, the Drone Avatar continued to sink, hiding motionless in the offshore waters of Shanghai, awaiting Yan Fei¡¯s next summoning.


    Unknown to Yan Fei, the bounty task he posted on the Dark Web using the ¡°Fei Ping¡± account had already caused a huge stir. It wasn¡¯t just because the bounty reached a staggering two hundred million dollars, but also because some well-informed individuals deduced the task¡¯s issuer to be Yan Fei of Dream Technology after analyzing the information.


    The task issuer¡¯s account name was ¡°Fei Ping,¡± and the person to be rescued was named Lu Pingping. Some analytical minds quickly guessed that this account was a combination of Yan Fei and Lu Pingping¡¯s names. Since the person needing rescue was Lu Pingping, it suggested that the task had been issued by Yan Fei. These individuals immediately purchased detailed intelligence on Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping from well-connected sources, learning that the case involved the elusive Assassin Sect. Even when they knew about the task, after assessing the situation, no one dared to accept it, as they were facing the Assassin Sect and no one was confident they could safely rescue a hostage from them. Offending the Assassin Sect by failing would only bring greater trouble.


    Thus, to these people, the bounty task seemed impossible to complete. But to everyone¡¯s surprise, within just half an hour, the task was accepted by a newcomer account named ¡°Destroyer.¡± Some even mocked the ¡°Destroyer,¡± believing he had taken on the task without knowing the full story, as though it were as simple as finding a lost cat or dog. They were certain the ¡°Destroyer¡± would suffer a substantial loss.


    However, what they did not expect was that, just over six hours later, the ¡°Destroyer¡± uploaded a photo of Lu Pingping and detailed the number and location of the assassins killed, proving the completion of the bounty task. Furthermore, the issuer confirmed that Lu Pingping had been rescued and thanked the ¡°Destroyer.¡± After the task was verified as completed, the Dark Web operators transferred the hefty sum of one hundred ninety million dollars to the ¡°Destroyer¡¯s¡± bank account.


    As a result, the newcomer ¡°Destroyer¡± quickly became well-known in the Dark Web¡¯s underworld. His rise to fame was not only due to his rapid completion of a seemingly impossible task but also for daring to challenge the powerful Assassin Sect, actually killing their assassins and taking their prey from their clutches.


    Soon enough, ¡°Destroyer¡± made a name for himself in the Dark Web¡¯s underworld and suddenly rose to prominence. But when everyone began searching for information on the ¡°Destroyer,¡± they could find nothing useful. Even the hackers with significant strength couldn¡¯t trace the ¡°Destroyer¡± using their hacking techniques; it was as if the ¡°Destroyer¡± was a ghost of the internet, palpable yet untraceable.

 Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Chapter 125 Skin Parasites

    Chapter 212: Chapter 125 Skin Parasites


    At this moment, Yan Fei was unaware that his plan had given rise to a terrifying entity on the Dark Web, one that would even turn the future world order on its head. Right now, he was carrying Lu Pingping on his back, walking along a small path by the sea. Suddenly, he felt a movement on his back, signaling that Lu Pingping had stirred and then woken up.


    Then Lu Pingping realized she was being carried on a trail by Yan Fei. She leaned her head against Yan Fei¡¯s back, her arms around his neck, and said, ¡°Fei, are we dead? Are we on our way to the Underworld now?¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback and before he could speak, Lu Pingping continued, ¡°When we see Meng Po, I don¡¯t want to drink her Meng Po Soup. I want to keep the memories of this life¡­¡±


    Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but laugh and said, ¡°Pingping, look around at our surroundings, the air is fresh, birds are singing, flowers are fragrant, and the sun is shining brightly. Does this seem like the eerie and terrifying Underworld to you?¡±


    Lu Pingping looked around and realized that, although there were no signs of human life, the area was full of lush trees and brimming with vitality, nothing like the ominous Underworld she had imagined. She said with confusion, ¡°Where is this place? And what about the kidnappers? I remember that we fell from a high altitude, how come we are unharmed?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Pingping, we are in the suburbs of Shanghai. We¡¯ve safely returned. As for those kidnappers, I have killed them all. We did indeed fall from a high altitude, but due to some of my special abilities, we did not die or even get injured. Instead, we survived against all odds and successfully escaped the kidnapper¡¯s lair.¡±


    Yan Fei had a very special relationship with Lu Pingping, and since she had already seen herself on the seaplane and also discovered some of his special abilities, he did not hide the truth from her. However, he did not tell her about the drone, after all, Lu Pingping had been unconscious in the air and had not seen the drone. Yan Fei did this to protect Lu Pingping; the less she knew, the safer she would be.


    But Lu Pingping was clever and had already deduced some truths from the details of the events on the plane, knowing that Yan Fei must have had a fortuitous encounter; however, she did not bring it up, to avoid embarrassment for both parties.


    Lu Pingping lay on Yan Fei¡¯s back, feeling the strength of his broad shoulders, and upon realizing she was not dead, her eyes lit up as she said, ¡°Fei, I had no idea you were so impressive. Not only did you find my location, but you were also able to board the airplane to rescue someone.¡±


    Yan Fei responded with a smile, ¡°No matter where you are, if you are in danger, I will come to rescue you. As for my skills, well¡­ I¡¯ve been practicing recently. How could those small fry be any match for me?¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Fei, if I¡¯m ever taken hostage again, please don¡¯t come to rescue me. I don¡¯t want you to get hurt. Last night was too dangerous. At an altitude of ten thousand meters, one slip could have been disastrous. I still feel dizzy thinking about it.¡±


    Yan Fei chuckled but remained silent. How could he possibly not come to her rescue in such a situation, no matter how dangerous?


    Suddenly, Lu Pingping remembered something and asked, ¡°Fei, what happened to my two female bodyguards after I was kidnapped?¡±


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    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Liu Hong was seriously injured by the enemy and is still unconscious in the hospital; Wang Li has been killed by the enemy.¡±


    Lu Pingping felt sad and said, ¡°They protected me diligently during this time. To save me, they paid a high price, and I will never forget how they bravely blocked those kidnappers to protect me.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°They were the finest soldiers and the best bodyguards. I deeply regret what happened to them. That¡¯s why I will take care of their affairs; we can¡¯t let our heroes shed both blood and tears.¡±


    Lu Pingping continued, ¡°Wang Li was an only daughter, with two elderly parents left behind. We must handle Wang Li¡¯s affairs properly and take good care of her parents. We also can¡¯t let Liu Hong lie in bed forever; we have to send her to the best hospital and call upon the best experts to ensure her recovery.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°I will take care of everything concerning the two of them. Right now, the most important thing for you is to rest properly. By the way, how do you feel? Are you experiencing discomfort anywhere?¡±


    Lu Pingping shook her head, ¡°When I woke up just now, I felt some numbness in my body, but it¡¯s much better now, and I don¡¯t feel any discomfort.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°I¡¯m relieved to hear you¡¯re fine. By the way, do you need to inform your boyfriend about this big incident and have him come here?¡±


    Lu Pingping shook her head, ¡°Let¡¯s not tell him. It¡¯s fine if he doesn¡¯t know. Once he finds out, he will definitely worry. Plus, his job is quite similar to mine right now; we¡¯re both at critical points in our careers. I¡¯m afraid it will affect his work if he learns of this.¡±


    Yan Fei stopped talking, continued to carry Lu Pingping forward, and then reached a large park. He put Lu Pingping down on a park bench and started calling the company¡¯s Security Captain, asking him to come and pick up both himself and Lu Pingping immediately.


    After the call, the two of them sat on the bench, enjoying a moment of rare tranquility. Although they had been reunited for a while now, they had never been alone together like this. Sitting together, they found themselves reminiscing about their youthful days at the University, feeling a sense of peace and joy in their hearts.

 Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Chapter 125 Skin Parasite_2

    Chapter 213: Chapter 125 Skin Parasite_2


    It was early morning, and slowly, people from the neighborhood began to descend on the Park to exercise. There were sounds of music playing, and children¡¯s shouts, everything seemed bursting with life.


    Lu Pingping suddenly asked, ¡°Fei, I heard the kidnappers mention something about a ransom of thirty billion US dollars. What¡¯s all that about?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°It¡¯s a long story, and I can¡¯t explain it clearly in a short time. Let¡¯s wait until we get back and then I¡¯ll tell you all about it!¡±


    Lu Pingping became worried, and said, ¡°Fei, we don¡¯t have that much money in our accounts. Did you sign some agreement you shouldn¡¯t have? Or did you borrow from a loanshark? Otherwise, how could those banks in Shanghai possibly help us? Where did you get so much money?¡±


    Yan Fei sighed. Yang Liu once said that he wasn¡¯t as good at operating a business as Lu Pingping, and now it appeared that she was right. Lu Pingping was sharp and already knew that it would be impossible for Shanghai¡¯s banks to lend them money when the Company was in trouble. Still, he foolishly went to those banks, only to be ridiculed and got no practical benefit. Lu Pingping was precisely right; other than borrowing from a loanshark or transferring the Company¡¯s equity, Yan Fei really had no other way to get thirty billion US dollars in cash.


    Just as Yan Fei was about to explain the details of this experience to Lu Pingping, they suddenly heard a pleading voice nearby. Turning around, they saw two young men and women walking over from the path around the small lake. The young woman was begging the young man, saying, ¡°Yi Feng, I beg you, please don¡¯t break up with me!¡±


    The young man named Yi Feng was a Little Fresh Meat, looking young and handsome, while the young woman, although tall and sexy with a crisp and pleasing voice, had a face covered with acne and lumps, some oozing pus, which made her look extremely ugly.


    The man named Yi Feng waved his hand, casting off the hand of the young woman who was holding him, and said impatiently, ¡°Tan¡¯er, can you stop pestering me? Didn¡¯t I just tell you? We broke up amicably, no one owes anyone anything, why are you still clinging to me?¡±


    The woman called Tan¡¯er cried uncontrollably, still grasping Yi Feng¡¯s sleeve and refusing to let go. Yi Feng finally lost his temper and said, ¡°Tan¡¯er, just look at yourself now. You look like a ghost, you could walk around at night without makeup and scare people. What makes you think you can stay with me?¡±


    Tan¡¯er sobbed, ¡°But you said you liked me a lot when you were chasing me. You said you would accept everything about me, that even these pimples didn¡¯t matter to you. Why have you changed your heart now?¡±


    Yi Feng said impatiently, ¡°Back then, even though you had some pimples, you were still presentable, so naturally I was nice to you. Look at yourself now, pimples covering your entire face with pus oozing out. One glance is enough to make someone sick. Who could like you?¡±


    Tan¡¯er cried, ¡°I admit I am ugly. But I never despised you. Before you had plastic surgery, you were not much different from my current state!¡±


    Yi Feng quickly looked around cautiously and said in a low voice, ¡°Su Tan¡¯er, I warn you, don¡¯t talk about my plastic surgery in public, or I won¡¯t be nice to you.¡±


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    Su Tan¡¯er said, ¡°Yi Feng, the money you spent on your surgery was the dowry left by my father. I didn¡¯t even go to a big Hospital to treat my acne, I used it all on your surgery. You said no matter how you changed, you would still like me. Now that the surgery was successful, how could you forget the things you said?¡±


    Yi Feng impatiently said, ¡°Su Tan¡¯er, I¡¯m not afraid to tell you the truth, just yesterday, a female director from the Entertainment Industry took an interest in me. She wanted me to audition for her last night, even said she¡¯s going to promote me as an idol and help me debut as an Idol Trainee. Once I debut as an Idol Trainee, I will instantly become a Major Celebrity. At that point, how could I possibly stay with you? As for the money you mentioned, I¡¯ll pay you back after I¡¯ve earned some¡ªso you can stop bringing it up all the time.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er said in despair, ¡°Yi Feng, I want to be with you forever. I don¡¯t care about your looks or your status. What I really care about is you as a person. Why won¡¯t you believe me? Tell me, have I ever despised you for how you used to look?¡±


    Yi Feng finally lost patience, pushed Su Tan¡¯er to the ground, and said, ¡°I¡¯ll say it one more time, Su Tan¡¯er, I didn¡¯t get close to you because I liked you, but because your dead father left you an inheritance. I was after your money to use for cosmetic surgery, to change my destiny. All these years I¡¯ve been with you, I was forcing myself to endure it. I can¡¯t tell you how many times I¡¯ve thrown up behind your back. When have you ever seen me lay a finger on you? So stop fooling yourself. I will never like you and it was impossible from the start. All the things I said when I was courting you were lies. From now on, don¡¯t come looking for me anymore. I¡¯ve moved and changed my mobile phone number. You¡¯ll never be able to find me again.¡±


    After saying that, Yi Feng turned and left without regard for Su Tan¡¯er, who was crying on the ground. Yan Fei and Lu Pingping watched the two young people break up and felt somewhat helpless. In this world, many things can be fought for, but feelings cannot be forced, just like with Yi Feng and Su Tan¡¯er. Also, between men and women, it¡¯s unclear who¡¯s right and who¡¯s wrong, because all are bystanders without the profound feelings of the parties involved.


    The young woman called Su Tan¡¯er cried on the ground for a while, then stood up with a look of despair on her face, climbed onto the railings of the pond, and was ready to jump in and commit suicide. Yan Fei frowned, stepped forward, and as Su Tan¡¯er had just jumped into the pond, he pulled her back and said, ¡°Little sister, it¡¯s just a breakup, not the end of the world. Why would you think of suicide?¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er cried, ¡°I spent all the inheritance my father left me on Yi Feng¡¯s cosmetic surgery, and even mortgaged the family house. Now that I¡¯ve lost Yi Feng and have no money, I have no courage to continue living.¡±


    Lu Pingping stepped forward to closely examine the acne on Su Tan¡¯er¡¯s face and asked, ¡°Little sister, what¡¯s with the acne on your face?¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er responded, ¡°When I was little, I had some acne on my face, which nobody really took seriously at the time. But later, the acne got worse and seriously affected my looks. That¡¯s when I started to see doctors at the hospital, and they said it¡¯s a severe skin Parasite infection. I¡¯ve used many treatments for Parasite infections, but they never improved, and the acne got worse. In the end, my whole face was covered and I was completely disfigured.¡±


    Lu Pingping then curiously asked, ¡°And when did you meet Yi Feng?¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er replied, ¡°Yi Feng was my classmate in elementary school, but we hadn¡¯t seen each other since graduation. Later, somehow he got my WeChat, we added each other, and started chatting. After he learned about my disfigurement, he began pursuing me. I thought, since I¡¯m already disfigured, and I was also charmed by his sweet words, I agreed to his pursuit.¡±


    Yan Fei frowned and asked, ¡°What¡¯s this about Yi Feng¡¯s cosmetic surgery?¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er cried, ¡°My father died and left me an inheritance of five hundred thousand in cash. That money was originally for my treatment, but Yi Feng said the acne on my face wasn¡¯t a disease, just normal hormone secretion during puberty and that it would be fine after some time and didn¡¯t need treatment. Then he said he needed to go to South Korea for cosmetic surgery and that once he was successful, he could become an actor. He promised that he would take care of me and help treat my acne. I don¡¯t know why I believed him at the time, but I gave him the five hundred thousand my father left me for his cosmetic surgery in South Korea. I never imagined that after the surgery, he really did become a Little Fresh Meat. Then Yi Feng told me he needed some money to facilitate his acting career, so I mortgaged our house to the loanshark and borrowed one million for him to grease the wheels.¡±


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 Chapter 214 - Chapter 214: Chapter 126 Free Bodyguard

    Chapter 214: Chapter 126 Free Bodyguard


    Having finished telling her story, Su Tan¡¯er burst into tears again.


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping exchanged glances, both thinking how silly Su Tan¡¯er was for not recognizing such an obvious scam. That Yi Feng was nothing but a romance scammer who ran off after swindling her money. Of course, it was also possible, as Yi Feng had claimed, that he was noticed by some female director and was truly on his way to stardom.


    There¡¯s nothing too strange for this world, generally speaking, love scammers tend to be good-looking. But according to Su Tan¡¯er¡¯s description, Yi Feng, before any cosmetic surgery, was an ugly man. The fact that such an unattractive man could become a love scammer, and even succeed in taking money, was rather amazing.


    After crying for a while, Su Tan¡¯er said, ¡°I¡¯ve lost everything, Yi Feng has disappeared, and I¡¯ve been searching for him for days. Today, I finally saw him here. Who knew he would be so heartless and decide to completely sever ties with me.¡±


    Lu Pingping comforted her, ¡°Little sister, life is so precious, how can you think about taking your own life? Besides, there isn¡¯t a hurdle in life that can¡¯t be overcome. If you¡¯re willing to put in the effort, all those problems you mentioned can be resolved.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er wept, ¡°I have nothing left; I don¡¯t want to live anymore, so please don¡¯t hold onto me. Let me die, I¡¯ve already lost hope in this world.¡±


    Yan Fei, looking at the acne on Su Tan¡¯er¡¯s face, suddenly said, ¡°Miss, I might have a way to clear the acne from your face and restore your original features. If I can do that, will you still seek death?¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er was taken aback, immediately shaking her head, ¡°Impossible, I¡¯ve visited many major hospitals and consulted numerous experts. They all said that I have contracted a rare skin parasite, and that there¡¯s currently no effective medicine for it. It¡¯s incurable, so don¡¯t deceive me.¡±


    Yan Fei suddenly smiled, pulled out a business card from his pocket, and handed it to Su Tan¡¯er, saying, ¡°Let me introduce myself again. I¡¯m Yan Fei, the owner of Dream Technology. Our Company has a product that is selling like hot cakes, which you might have heard of ¨C Weight Loss Cookies.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er¡¯s mouth gaped, ¡°So you¡¯re the owner behind those amazing Weight Loss Cookies. I thought you¡¯d be some pudgy, greasy middle-aged man. I didn¡¯t expect you to be so young¡­¡±


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s face begin to darken, Su Tan¡¯er quickly said, ¡°Of course, I know about the Weight Loss Cookies. My current figure is maintained by eating them. They are truly effective and don¡¯t cause weight to rebound.¡±


    Watching Su Tan¡¯er become excited, Yan Fei said, ¡°Actually, the Weight Loss Cookies are just an inconspicuous product from our Company, a kind of exploratory product. Our Company has now developed a new cosmetic that can treat facial parasites. This cosmetic is really amazing. Any skin parasite can be killed off within three days, and within ten days, it will restore your skin to its original condition.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er got excited, ¡°Really? Are you telling the truth? Is there really such a cosmetic available?¡±


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    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s true. Moreover, this cosmetic will soon be on the market. It will definitely cure the acne on your face.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er¡¯s mood dimmed, ¡°But even if it is effective, it¡¯s no use to me. I¡¯ve borrowed from a loanshark, and the interest is snowballing every day. There¡¯s no way I can pay back the money; I have no future left.¡±


    Yan Fei glanced at Lu Pingping who, understanding the cue, stepped forward to console her, ¡°Little sister, our Company is currently running a trial requiring volunteers to test our cosmetics. If you agree to be a tester for our Company¡¯s product, we¡¯ll handle your loanshark issue. You should know that our Legal Department is very powerful, and there¡¯s no problem they can¡¯t solve.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er said, ¡°But I¡¯ve borrowed a million from the loanshark, and with compounding interest, it¡¯s over two million now. Can you really handle this?¡±


    Lu Pingping smiled, ¡°You¡¯re looking at the young man who¡¯s about to become the wealthiest in China. As long as you complete the work he arranges for you, he can snap his fingers and solve that small amount of money for you.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er looked at Yan Fei and asked, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, will you really help me?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°If you cherish your life and are willing to live with responsibility, of course, I¡¯ll help you. But if you¡¯re just seeking death, then nobody can save you. I only save those who can save themselves.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er began to space out, when Lu Pingping beside her said, ¡°Little sister, you must treasure your life! If you¡¯ve thought it through, come find us at Dream Technology headquarters. You must believe that we can help you solve all your problems. The key is whether you have the courage to face everything.¡±


    Lu Pingping was very clever. She had discerned from the few words by Yan Fei that the technology he had previously mentioned to her about adding Skin Antibodies to the Immune System had finally matured. A whole new marketing strategy for the products formed in her mind at once, focusing on the girl before her with a face covered in parasites. As long as the technology was mature and effective, she was confident in building a super Company several times larger than Dream Foods. By that point, it would be effortless for Yan Fei to become the wealthiest in China.


    It must be said that Lu Pingping understood Yan Fei very well. Yan Fei had claimed he could solve the acne on Su Tan¡¯er¡¯s face because he had just received the latest update from the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Technology Analysis System, stating that the Skin Antibody technology was finally ripe for commercial deployment. This latest technology was divided into several different types of antibodies as required by Yan Fei, covering all types of cosmetics. It could be said that a single Skin Antibody technology encompassed the entire cosmetics market, and upon its launch, it possessed the capability to disrupt the entire cosmetics industry.

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    Chapter 215: Chapter 126 Free Bodyguard_2


    When Yan Fei first learned of this news, he only felt that he had acquired another weapon to grow and strengthen his arsenal, but had not yet figured out how to utilize this weapon for development. Little did he know that once Lu Pingping deduced this information, she immediately came up with a series of promotion plans and began to implement them. It must be said that Lu Pingping has a keen business sense; she was born to be a qualified corporate helmsman.


    At that moment, the captain of the Dream Technology security team, who had been notified by Yan Fei over the phone, finally arrived with his subordinates. Upon seeing Lu Pingping return safely, he was immediately overwhelmed with emotion.


    The security captain was a middle-aged man named Wang Dehua, a retired distinguished soldier recommended by the Shanghai Military Career Services Center, possessing strong military discipline. He was very diligent within the Company, always striving to fill the security gaps. Even so, the Company still experienced the grievous incident of the General Manager being kidnapped, leaving the conscientious Wang Dehua feeling deeply ashamed.


    First, Wang Dehua commanded his men to encircle Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, ensuring their protection, then he said to Yan Fei, ¡°Boss, I¡¯m sorry, I failed in my duty. I will resign to take responsibility for this incident.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Now is not the time to talk about this. Let¡¯s discuss it after we have resolved the current issue. Until then, you are still the Company¡¯s security captain.¡±


    Wang Dehua, along with the security personnel, surrounded Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, escorting them away from the area and boarding the vehicles parked in the distance. Lu Pingping looked back at Su Tan¡¯er, who stood there in a daze, and said, ¡°Little sister, give it some thought. Once you make up your mind, come find us at the Dream Technology headquarters.¡±


    Su Tan¡¯er nodded subconsciously, indicating she understood.


    Yan Fei, encircled by the security team, returned to the Company headquarters with Lu Pingping. Unlike the grand scene filled with journalists the previous night, the place appeared empty during the day, and he didn¡¯t see a single journalist. It seemed that after Yan Fei had tricked them the night before, those journalists had grown to despise him.


    No sooner had Yan Fei and Lu Pingping settled in their Office to discuss the current situation faced by the Company, an unexpected visitor arrived. The visitor was a young woman, none other than Yu Xiaozhou from the China Special Duties Unit, followed by a silent man in sunglasses.


    Upon seeing Lu Pingping beside Yan Fei, Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°Mr. Lu, congratulations on your safe return!¡±


    Then, turning to Yan Fei, she said, ¡°Mr. Yan, I need to confirm something with you. Is it true that you posted the bounty task on the Dark Web¡¯s underworld to rescue Lu Pingping?¡±


    Yan Fei blinked his eyes and said, ¡°What underworld? What bounty task? I have no idea what you¡¯re talking about?¡±


    When Yan Fei had put up the bounty task on the Dark Web, he had not intended to hide his identity at all. His very purpose was to let everyone know that he was the one who had posted the bounty. Therefore, when choosing the name for the task, he named it ¡°Fei Ping,¡± and when transferring funds to the Dark Web¡¯s Margin Account, he used the Company¡¯s own account, leaving it easy for any interested party to trace the connection between Yan Fei and the poster of the bounty task.


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    Only by doing so could Yan Fei convey to the outside world his resolute stance; that he would rather see both sides destroyed than compromise. If you had the audacity to kidnap one of my people, I would instantly hire others to eliminate you. Yan Fei wanted to craft an image of recklessness, to make those who dared to harm him think twice before acting, to weigh if they could withstand his retaliation.


    Because Yan Fei had deliberately arranged this, he had anticipated being questioned about this matter and had already thought of a response plan, which was to steadfastly deny everything. As long as he outright denied it and refused to admit any involvement, there would be no issue, especially since no one had concrete evidence to prove he did it. After all, though the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain couldn¡¯t break through internet restrictions, no one could catch its trace online.


    As expected, the moment Yan Fei returned, Yu Xiaozhou came looking to question him about the incident. He immediately stuck to the predetermined policy of flat denial, pretending to know nothing about it.


    As a powerful branch of China, the China Special Duties Unit, which had control over vast intelligence channels, naturally knew the related intelligence on the Dark Web¡¯s underworld, and they were aware that the bounty task had been completed. That¡¯s why Yu Xiaozhou had immediately come to inquire about it.


    Seeing Yan Fei¡¯s categorical denial, Yu Xiaozhou said, ¡°Mr. Yan, we have already investigated, and your company account has just transferred two hundred million US Dollars. That must be the bounty for the bounty task, right?¡±


    Yan Fei shook his head and said, ¡°I have other uses for those two hundred million dollars; it¡¯s not any bounty. I truly don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou thought that his tone might have been too urgent and offended Yan Fei, so he immediately changed his tone and said, ¡°Mr. Yan, didn¡¯t I tell you before? The Assassin Sect is very powerful, with countless people dying by their assassins¡¯ hands, very few of whom survive. You publicly posting a bounty task on the Dark Web, and with the Destroyer having killed so many of the Assassin Sect to save Lu Pingping, you¡¯ve created a deep hatred. The Assassin Sect¡¯s people must be enraged, and they will surely come for revenge. Both you and Lu Pingping are now in danger and could face life and death at any moment.¡±


    Only then did Yan Fei realize that Yu Xiaozhou was worried for his and Lu Pingping¡¯s safety, not coming for accountability. After all, offering a two hundred million dollar bounty online and then having someone killed because of it was somewhat shady, so Yan Fei naturally chose to deny it.


    He said, ¡°Although the Assassin Sect is formidable, I believe that they wouldn¡¯t dare to cause trouble within China¡¯s borders. After all, we have your protection here, so we are still safe, aren¡¯t we?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou probably understood that Yan Fei would never admit to posting a bounty task on the Dark Web and could only say, ¡°Having offended the Assassin Sect, you and Lu Pingping could face their revenge at any moment. Your situation is very dangerous. However, as long as you and Lu Pingping don¡¯t travel abroad or wander around, we can ensure your safety domestically. The last time Lu Pingping was kidnapped, it was because we had overlooked the Assassin Sect and they found a loophole. Now that we are prepared, they will find it very difficult to stir trouble on our home turf.¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou, pointing to the sunglasses-wearing man behind him, said, ¡°Mr. Yan, let me introduce you. This is our colleague from the department; his name is Eagle, and he¡¯s very powerful. He¡¯ll be protecting you for a while until we deem it safe. I will provide close protection for Lu Pingping to ensure she won¡¯t fall victim to the assassins from the Assassin Sect.¡±


    Yan Fei looked at the man in sunglasses, Eagle, noting that although he seemed quite powerful, he wasn¡¯t a match for Hideo Oogawa from the Oogawa Family, and certainly not his match now. However, he couldn¡¯t refuse this free bodyguard. He might be fine, but Lu Pingping still needed protection. Although Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s strength was also not as high as Hideo Oogawa¡¯s, this was their domain, and Yan Fei believed they were more than capable of ensuring his and Lu Pingping¡¯s safety. With their help, he could save some effort when dealing with the Assassin Sect.


    As Yan Fei was weighing the potential negative impacts of having two Special Duty Group members nearby on his upcoming actions, Yu Xiaozhou continued, ¡°Mr. Yan, our protection is very professional, and it won¡¯t interfere with your normal work at all. Moreover, we won¡¯t be directly by your side, but will instead protect you from the shadows, and you can rest assured about that.¡±


    Yan Fei immediately said, ¡°In that case, we have to thank you. Those assassins from the Assassin Sect haven¡¯t been entirely wiped out, and we are truly not safe yet. We need your protection.¡±


    So Yu Xiaozhou and Eagle, after giving Yan Fei and Lu Pingping some precautionary advice and leaving them a few special-purpose devices, left Dream Technology Company. Although they appeared to leave, the personnel they had arranged to protect Yan Fei and Lu Pingping did not. They remained and began their covert protection operation for Yan Fei and Lu Pingping.

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    Chapter 216: Chapter 127: News Conference


    Once Yu Xiaozhou and Eagle had left, only Yan Fei and Lu Pingping remained in the office. Yan Fei finally had time to question Lu Pingping about the events of that night.


    That night, as Lu Pingping was driving home on her regular route, her car was blocked by a truck that suddenly cut across the road near the forest park. Several masked men then rushed out of the truck, attempting to capture her. Lu Pingping¡¯s bodyguard immediately leaped into action, protecting her while trying to drive away. Unexpectedly, the masked men were too strong, and Liu Hong and Wang Li were no match for them; they were quickly incapacitated, one killed and the other seriously injured. Had it not been for their desire to send a message to Yan Fei through Liu Hong, she would have met the same fate as Wang Li.


    After one bodyguard was killed and the other seriously injured, Lu Pingping, who was just an ordinary person, was knocked out by the assailants, injected with an anesthetic, and remained unconscious. It wasn¡¯t until she saw Yan Fei, who had come to rescue her on a seaplane and under extreme circumstances, that Lu Pingping briefly regained consciousness. Because of this, she did not know what had happened after she lost consciousness and could not provide Yan Fei with more information.


    However, something had struck Lu Pingping as odd just before she was knocked out: all of her abductors were masked except for one. This unmasked man was tall and burly with a big beard and, judging by his attire, seemed to be from the Middle East. It was this man who had instantly killed her two bodyguards. Although Lu Pingping was not trained in martial arts and had no understanding of the various levels of individual strength, she distinctly remembered the terrifying aura emitted by the bearded man during the instant kill of her bodyguards, which made her subconsciously perceive him as extremely formidable.


    A thought struck Yan Fei, and he hastily inquired for more details about the bearded man from Lu Pingping. From her description, Yan Fei realized that this bearded man was not among the Black Robe individuals he had killed on the cargo ship. He wondered whether the bearded man had been absent from the territorial waters that night or had been hiding in a submarine and then sunk by the Drone. Yet even if the bearded man had survived, he wouldn¡¯t escape from Yan Fei. After the battle from the previous night, Yan Fei had gained a profound understanding of the assassination techniques used by the Al-Assassin Sect and was confident that he could kill the bearded man.


    Listening to Lu Pingping recount her harrowing experience made Yan Fei¡¯s heart flutter with fear. He was thankful that Old Man Gu, who could foresee the future, had suddenly appeared and informed him of Lu Pingping¡¯s location. Otherwise, given the Al-Assassin Sect¡¯s cunning arrangements, he would not have been able to find Lu Pingping in the sea 1500 kilometers away and consequently could not have rescued her. If anything had happened to Lu Pingping because of this, he would never be able to forgive himself.


    After Lu Pingping finished recounting her ordeal, she began to ask about what had happened during the time she was kidnapped. Yan Fei honestly told her about the troubles he had encountered during that time. Upon hearing Yan Fei¡¯s story, Lu Pingping was first moved, knowing Yan Fei was willing to give up everything, to sell the Company, to rescue her. But then, she noticed some inconsistent points in the story.


    Lu Pingping started to analyze these inconsistencies, thinking that the small group that had orchestrated everything in advance might have been secretly supported and established by Yang Liu. Their aim was to shut down Dream Technology¡¯s Food Processing Factory and drive Dream Technology headquarters out of its current Office Building. Although this scheme would cause discomfort to Dream Technology, it would not seriously harm the Company or even slow down its progress, as these issues were not significant; at most, it would take a month for Dream Technology to recover, and then the same method would no longer be effective.


    However, the situation did not unfold as simply as predicted but became very peculiar. In Lu Pingping¡¯s impression, Yang Liu was not as upright as he appeared, and he certainly did not tell Yan Fei the whole truth when they met. The appearance of the Al-Assassin Sect at this juncture was unlikely to be merely a ploy to kidnap and demand a ransom. Together with the odd opposition from Shanghai¡¯s Municipal Government, the evasiveness of Shanghai¡¯s major banks, and the abnormal concessions from the International Venture Capital Institutions, nothing seemed normal. Any one of these unusual events occurring would be rare, let alone all at once. Thus, if these abnormalities appeared together, there must be a major conspiracy behind them.


    Hearing Lu Pingping¡¯s analysis, Yan Fei reevaluated his suspicions and felt that too many aspects were indeed suspicious. Although he had rescued Lu Pingping, he had only managed to avert the immediate danger of his financial chain breaking. However, the real mastermind behind the scenes had yet to reveal themselves. This person was still lurking in the darkness, watching Yan Fei, and might expose their fangs and pounce on Yan Fei and Lu Pingping again. Unless this person was dealt with, both Yan Fei and Lu Pingping would live in ceaseless anxiety.


    However, with limited information, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping could not determine the identity of the hidden mastermind despite their analysis.


    At that moment, Yan Fei¡¯s mobile phone suddenly rang, displaying an unfamiliar number. His heart stirred, he answered the call, and heard Yang Liu¡¯s voice coming through the speaker, ¡°Yan Fei, I really underestimated you. I didn¡¯t expect you to pull off such a move and make me lose face in front of so many people.¡±


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    Chapter 217: Chapter 127 News Conference_2


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    Yan Fei said, ¡°Yang Liu, actually, I learned this trick from you¡ªI¡¯m a true villain myself. I can tell you right now that last night I deliberately set you up to embarrass you in front of those journalists. Are you satisfied now?¡±


    Yan Fei and Yang Liu had become enemies, with no room left for reconciliation, so Yan Fei seized every opportunity to strike at his rival, exaggerating in his speech to undermine the enemy¡¯s confidence.


    Yang Liu was startled, then burst into laughter and said, ¡°Yan Fei, so you¡¯re also quick-witted and sharp-tongued! But I must admit, you¡¯re incredibly lucky to have actually found someone to help rescue Lu Pingping. But don¡¯t get too proud¡ªyour actions have successfully angered the other party. Both you and Lu Pingping will be in danger of losing your lives at any moment. I won¡¯t quibble with you over this matter. However, our battle has just begun, and it¡¯s far from over. Next time, I will definitely seize your Dream Technology.¡±


    Yan Fei coldly replied, ¡°Yang Liu, this was your closest shot at success, but you will never again have the chance to acquire my company.¡±


    Yang Liu let out a cold laugh and said, ¡°We¡¯ll see about that!¡±


    Then, Yang Liu hung up the phone. Lu Pingping also heard Yan Fei¡¯s conversation with Yang Liu and, worried, asked, ¡°Fei, what did that Yang Liu say?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°He just said some insignificant words to me. They were just the harsh words of a loser trying to save face, which won¡¯t affect any outcomes. However, we must be wary of him in the future. My intuition tells me that this Yang Liu is very complicated.¡±


    Lu Pingping nodded and said, ¡°We definitely need to keep an eye on Yang Liu; I know his terror better than you do. I¡¯ve just learned about the company¡¯s current situation from you, and I think we need to hold a news conference to explain the problems the company has encountered these past few days. This will not only stabilize the morale of our team but also alleviate the suspicions from the outside world. After all, many of the things we plan to do next will be announced at the news conference.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Alright, I don¡¯t really understand these matters, so I¡¯ll leave them in your hands! But the most important thing for you right now is to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if there are any remaining health concerns.¡±


    Lu Pingping nodded in agreement, but after some thought, she asked, ¡°Fei, what was that bounty task Yu Xiaozhou mentioned just now?¡±


    Yan Fei explained, ¡°There is a Dark Zone on the internet in this world, where a large number of desperate fugitives gather, all engaging in illegal deeds shrouded from the light. I posted a bounty task on that website with the aim of rescuing you, offering a reward of two hundred million US dollars.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°But wasn¡¯t it you who rescued me? Why would you offer a bounty?¡±


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    Yan Fei answered, ¡°Because I didn¡¯t want others to know it was me who rescued you, I deliberately registered an alternate account and used that identity to bring you back.¡±


    Lu Pingping asked, ¡°So, do you still have those two hundred million US dollars?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°The task was accepted by my alternate account, so naturally, I still have the two hundred million. This means we now have funds overseas, which will make it much easier to do things abroad in the future.¡±


    Lu Pingping thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, ¡°Fei, are there really no research institutions behind you? Does your technology not come from them?¡±


    Since the conversation had reached this point, Yan Fei had no choice but to tell the truth. He nodded and said, ¡°Correct, my technologies actually come from a fortuitous encounter of mine. However, this encounter absolutely cannot be revealed. Once it is exposed, I will be attacked by the entire world. That¡¯s why I fabricated those research institutions¡ªto conceal the origin of my technologies.¡±


    Although Yan Fei told Lu Pingping about the source of his technologies, he still didn¡¯t mention his access to the Drone Avatar.


    Lu Pingping did not press Yan Fei about the nature of his fortunate encounter, as she knew that if he could tell her, he wouldn¡¯t hide it. If he hadn¡¯t told her, then it really wasn¡¯t something that could be discussed. After thinking for a moment, she said, ¡°Now that you¡¯ve explained it, I understand our current situation. We¡¯re essentially using the strength of one company to fight against groups and forces coveting our technology. While this might seem dangerous, it presents a great challenge; I haven¡¯t encountered something this challenging in a long time. However, this means we¡¯ll need to make some adjustments to our development plan.¡±


    Yan Fei asked, ¡°What kind of adjustments do you think we should make?¡±


    Lu Pingping countered, ¡°Fei, how powerful is the technology you possess?¡±


    Yan Fei answered, ¡°For now, I only have weight loss cookies and cosmetics, but in the future, I will definitely possess powerful technology that surpasses the entire Earth.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°In that case, let¡¯s not hesitate. We need to rapidly expand the company and strengthen it to become a superpower. Only by doing so can we truly be safe¡ªothers will have to consider whether they can withstand the consequences of retaliating against us¡­¡±


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    At eight o¡¯clock in the evening, journalists from all over, having received the notification, once again converged on Dream Technology to attend the news conference held by Dream Technology. Previously, Dream Technology had kept a low profile, never holding a conference to inform the public, so speculation was rife about news from Dream Technology. Moreover, due to Yan Fei¡¯s sudden departure the night before, the stock transfer signing ceremony with Yang Liu fell through. Everyone was eager to find out what exactly had happened. Even though they had been stood up by Yan Fei once before, upon receiving the notification from Dream Technology, everyone immediately headed to Dream Technology headquarters. However, enjoying the privilege of a television live broadcast was no longer possible.


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 Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 127 News Conference_3

    Chapter 218: Chapter 127 News Conference_3


    In the afternoon, Lu Pingping underwent a thorough physical examination at Shanghai¡¯s best hospital, accompanied by Yu Xiaozhou and Yan Fei. Fortunately, aside from some residual anesthesia in her system, no other harmful substances were found. The medical check-up also indicated that Lu Pingping had sustained no harm while unconscious, which was truly a silver lining in an unfortunate situation.


    Once assured of her good health, Lu Pingping returned home, had a good rest, got dressed up, and began to shine again, because she was the host of tonight¡¯s news conference.


    At exactly eight o¡¯clock in the evening, the news conference officially began. Lu Pingping stepped onto the stage. Her figure, appearance, and attire were one in a million. Her entrance dazzled everyone, causing the male journalists below the stage to swallow hard and the female journalists to feel intense envy.


    Lu Pingping looked at the gathering of journalists below and said, ¡°Hello, media friends, and welcome to tonight¡¯s news conference. My name is Lu Pingping, and I am the host of this event. We at Dream Technology have convened this news conference primarily to inform you of several matters. However, please refrain from standing up to ask questions until the conclusion of our announcements, as we will allocate time for questions afterward.¡±


    Seeing that the journalists were ready to take notes, Lu Pingping said, ¡°Well, without further ado, let¡¯s get to the point. Please welcome Mr. Yan Fei, the Chairman of Dream Technology, who will unveil the company¡¯s upcoming plans to you all!¡±


    Yan Fei stood up, walked onto the main stage from the back, and spoke into the microphone, ¡°Firstly, I would like to apologize to the journalists who were unable to report on anything due to the unexpected cancellation of last night¡¯s signing ceremony. Secondly, although you did not witness the birth of a major corporate acquisition, I believe the announcements I am about to make will not disappoint you and will serve to make up for yesterday¡¯s letdown.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s words immediately piqued the interest of the reporters below, who heightened their attention and listened intently, not wanting to miss a word.


    Yan Fei continued, ¡°Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Dream Foods, has launched weight loss cookies that received robust support from consumers and achieved excellent economic benefits. Hence, Dream Technology plans to establish the Dream Charity Fund, which will initially allocate 1 billion RMB per year for charitable operations, with potential increases based on the company¡¯s profitability in the future. The Dream Charity Fund will operate independently by Dream Technology, with all funds derived from our profits and without accepting donations from other enterprises or individuals. We will regularly disclose the charity fund¡¯s expenditures to society and welcome everyone to supervise our work and offer valuable suggestions. The recipients of this charity fund include elderly orphans¡¯ pension, impoverished children¡¯s schooling, and special medical treatment for the poor. Specific operational procedures will be published on the company¡¯s official website, where everyone can search for details.¡±


    Yan Fei finally received government approval for the Dream Charity Fund he and Lu Pingping had agreed on, and took the opportunity to announce it, obtaining a halo of enthusiastic participation in social welfare activities. With this charitable halo, many troubles could be avoided. The establishment of a charity fund with an annual operational budget of one billion RMB is a significant news event, although it may not have a sensational bombshell effect.


    Yan Fei went on to declare, ¡°The second piece of news is that Dream Technology will soon be setting up wholly-owned Dream Laboratory. We will offer the most generous terms to recruit experts from various industries and provide them with the best experimental equipment, creating the world¡¯s most precise laboratory. Here, you will enjoy all the conveniences available in other laboratories around the world, and for the things that other laboratories can¡¯t offer, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. In our Dream Laboratory, you can fully utilize your abilities and live without regret. However, due to certain restrictions, we are currently only recruiting Chinese nationals and not considering foreign nationalities. We value strength over titles, so if you consider yourself an expert capable of leading in your field, please come for an interview. Our annual minimum investment in this laboratory will be ten billion RMB, with no upper limit.¡±


    The second announcement by Yan Fei signified that Dream Technology was set to strengthen its technology foundation by recruiting experts from various fields and bringing them together at Dream Technology, itself a major news story. After all, in China, a yearly investment of at least ten billion RMB in research, with no capped maximum, is very attractive. Moreover, the news that the laboratory was only recruiting Chinese nationals, not foreigners, made this story particularly noteworthy.


    Consequently, the media journalists finally got excited. They began to draft their articles, thinking of how to write the news in a more resonant way to increase readership click-through rates.


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    Chapter 219: Chapter 128 Frequent Heavy Hits


    After announcing the second piece of news, Yan Fei looked at the somewhat excited expressions of the journalists below and continued, ¡°I hereby announce the third piece of news. In light of the land use rights dispute between Dream Technology¡¯s subsidiary, Dream Foods Processing Factory, and the local township, we announce the permanent closure of this food processing factory.¡±


    This was a bombshell announcement, but the journalists below hadn¡¯t quite processed it yet when one journalist suddenly stood up and asked loudly, ¡°Chairman Yan Fei, by shutting down your only Weight Loss Cookies factory, does that mean your company will no longer produce Weight Loss Cookies? Is there a serious quality issue with your Weight Loss Cookies? What about the complaints from agents and consumers? What will happen to the unemployed workers from your food processing factory?¡±


    Lou Pingping immediately took over the topic and said, ¡°My journalist friend, I have already made it very clear. Questions are not to be asked at will before the news conference is over, and it is not yet time for questions. Your sudden standing up to ask questions is an obvious disregard for the discipline of the venue, disrespect for our chairman, and disrespect for all the other journalists present. So, I¡¯m sorry¡­¡±


    Several security personnel from Dream Technology immediately stepped forward, dragged the journalist away, and began to escort him out of the venue. The journalist was somewhat stunned; he didn¡¯t expect that a question he asked would get him kicked out¡ªsomething that had never happened to him in his life, a brutal interference with his right to report. Known as the ¡°king without a crown¡± among journalists, everyone feared the pen in his hands, allowing him to act with impunity wherever he went. Now, just for asking a question, he was being thrown out? So, he protested loudly, claiming his rights to interview and to ask questions, and that Dream Technology had no right to remove him. But it was clear, the security wouldn¡¯t listen to his defense.


    Seeing the journalist being escorted out of the news conference, all the other journalists felt a sympathetic anxiety, feeling their dignity as reporters challenged. A journalist stood up and said loudly, ¡°Mr. Lu, isn¡¯t this too authoritarian of you, to turn your back just because a journalist asked a question? You openly expel a journalist¡ªare you not afraid that all of us journalists will leave together?¡±


    Yan Fei snorted coldly and said, ¡°Without rules, there¡¯s no square or circle. If you don¡¯t wish to adhere to the discipline of the venue, please turn around. The doors to the outside are open, anyone can leave. However, once you leave, you won¡¯t be able to come back in again.¡±


    That journalist was taken aback, not expecting Dream Technology to be so tough, and then saw that no other journalists stood up for justice. He was startled, quickly sat down, and kept quiet. One must know that the news conference of Dream Technology still carried news value; several bombshell announcements had already been made. If he left, he would lose his source of news, and he couldn¡¯t afford that, considering it concerned his livelihood.


    After this small interlude, Yan Fei continued, ¡°I normally would not answer any questions before I finish my announcements. But since that journalist asked his last question in this room, I will still answer it. As I just said, our food processing factory in Shanghai has officially closed. However, I did not say we would stop producing Weight Loss Cookies. We have simply relocated the factory. The new location is in the Jinshan Development Zone, under the jurisdiction of Suzhou City, Lin Province. The new Dream Foods Processing Factory is going full steam ahead in production and has already produced qualified products. So, agents and consumers worried about our company¡¯s product shortage, don¡¯t worry about our output. Our current production is not only sufficient to handle the huge domestic market demand but can also expand to the whole world, so people worldwide can enjoy our Weight Loss Cookies. Employees from the Shanghai food processing factory have either moved with the new factory to the Jinshan Development Zone, or if they were unwilling to work there, have terminated their labor contracts and received severance payments in accordance with the contract. As for the quality of our Weight Loss Cookies! You shouldn¡¯t be asking me, you should be interviewing the consumers, to see if anyone thinks there¡¯s a problem with the quality of our products.¡±


    This announcement caught all the journalists present by surprise. The reason they had attended this news conference was because they heard Dream Technology had run into a situation with no production plant and that production of Weight Loss Cookies had ceased, now facing significant difficulties. They came here to cover this news, a schadenfreude that was unmistakable. Little did they know that Dream Technology had quietly relocated the food processing factory to the Jinshan Development Zone, and it had already resumed production of Weight Loss Cookies.


    One must realize that setting up a new factory¡ªtraining workers, installing and calibrating equipment, and producing products¡ªtakes a considerable amount of time. Just as Dream Technology¡¯s Shanghai food processing factory had closed, the Jinshan Development Zone in Lin Province had already started producing Weight Loss Cookies and even managed to produce qualified products, indicating that the new food processing factory wasn¡¯t a hurried, temporary choice, but a well-planned layout. As soon as there was an issue in Shanghai, the Jinshan Development Zone was ready to take over the production seamlessly. It was the perfect solution for the production problem.


    As for the Weight Loss Cookies, they were products deduced through the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain and Technology Analysis system, with all aspects considered thoroughly¡ªdeemed perfect, without any quality issues. Despite being on the market for so long, the Weight Loss Cookies never had any reported quality issues. Even the competitive products being overtaken in the market couldn¡¯t leverage any quality concerns against them, finding no point of attack. This was the source of Yan Fei¡¯s strong confidence in inviting journalists to interview consumers freely.

 Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Chapter 128 Frequent Heavyweights_2

    Chapter 220: Chapter 128 Frequent Heavyweights_2


    The journalists at the venue were furiously scribbling notes, uploading news stories. Therefore, the statement that Yan Fei¡¯s food processing factory had already relocated to the Jinshan Development Zone quickly spread far and wide, reaching the ears of some interested parties, taking them by surprise. This decision was unexpected for them, and they hastily began discussing contingency plans¡­


    Yan Fei hadn¡¯t finished delivering his bombshell news. He continued, ¡°Our purpose in producing weight loss cookies is to benefit all of humanity, allowing everyone to have a standard physique. However, due to certain other reasons, we have not developed the international market. In view of the fact that international market consumers have been waiting for our weight loss cookies for too long, we are officially announcing a full-scale entry into the international market. We welcome those powerful and well-connected distributors to contact us and collaborate to strengthen and expand the international market. Anyone coming to our company to apply for international market operations will become Dream Technology¡¯s strategic collaborator upon our approval, enjoying priority agency rights for all our future products.¡±


    Once Yan Fei finished this announcement, there was an uproar among the media journalists below the stage. Before, due to Yan Fei¡¯s laissez-faire attitude, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to the company¡¯s development, especially the international market expansion. But after experiencing Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping, Yang Liu¡¯s coercion, and numerous thwarted requests for help, Yan Fei¡¯s outlook had completely transformed.


    Reminded by Lu Pingping, Yan Fei decided to rapidly develop the international market. This would not only increase profits and his own clout but also help amass a group of genuine allies worldwide for mutual advancement and development. The domestic regional agents were too weak to render much assistance when Yan Fei needed three billion US dollars in cash, which was the main reason for his sudden announcement to enter the international market. His dissemination of this news here also served as an invitation to other international distributors, clarifying the reality for them and breaking through the blockade that Green Capital had placed on exports of Dream Technology products.


    Yan Fei¡¯s decision was quickly circulated by the journalists. Upon receiving Yan Fei¡¯s formal invitation, some international agents who had previously misunderstood Dream Technology became interested. Many of these international agents had no affiliation with Green Capital of the United States, so after calculating the sales volume of the weight loss cookies, they discovered significant profit margins and decided to visit China to acquire the local agency rights for the cookies.


    Yan Fei continued to drop bombshells, leaving the journalists dizzy with the flurry of news. They were thankful for not defending that one journalist earlier, as being expelled from the conference would have meant missing out on such significant news¡ªa mistake that could have jeopardized their jobs.


    However, Yan Fei¡¯s important news was not over yet. He said, ¡°Thanks to our experts¡¯ efforts, our company¡¯s technology has achieved a significant breakthrough, and we are about to launch a revolutionary product. This unique product has unbelievable, amazing functions and will completely overturn your understanding and feelings about beauty. Moreover, the product has a huge market potential, without any competitors, and once on the market, the sales volume is expected to be at least five times that of the weight loss cookies. To verify the miraculous effects of this product, we will be gathering some product testers worldwide. We will post the specific details of the recruitment on Dream Technology¡¯s official website, so please stay tuned.¡±


    After consulting with Lu Pingping, Yan Fei finally decided to play his trump card of Skin Antibodies. This time, he was going all out, intending to develop Dream Technology into a supergiant enterprise. Once his business grew to a certain scale, no one would be able to criticize him, preventing his company from falling into the previous predicaments.


    The journalists below were utterly baffled, having no clue what Yan Fei¡¯s unique product with unbelievable, amazing functions was, especially considering its vast market potential with no competing products. Could it be that China had developed high-tech products overnight that Western countries could not produce? While their minds were full of questions, they dared not ask carelessly, for fear of being ejected. It seemed that Yan Fei and Lu Pingping¡¯s previous action of making an example of one journalist had indeed had a deterrent effect on the rest.


    Finally, Yan Fei finished announcing the company¡¯s next steps in development, as discussed with Lu Pingping. Taking over from Yan Fei, Lu Pingping addressed the audience, ¡°Dear journalist friends present, you must report our Chairman¡¯s words accurately and not freely interpret them! For example, I heard some rumors on the internet about me being kidnapped. What I want to tell you is that this news is definitely false. If I had been kidnapped, how could I possibly be standing here, communicating with you?¡±


    After Lu Pingping finished, the journalists released a burst of laughter. They didn¡¯t have access to more in-depth intelligence and were unaware of Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping, so they amiably chuckled at the example she used to segue into her topic.


    Seeing that Yan Fei had nothing more to say, Lu Pingping announced, ¡°That concludes our Chairman¡¯s statement. Now, we will proceed to the question-and-answer session. Journalists with questions, please raise your hands.¡±


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 Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: Chapter 128: Heavy Bombardment Continuously_3

    Chapter 221: Chapter 128: Heavy Bombardment Continuously_3


    As soon as Lu Pingping finished speaking, all the journalists below raised their hands. Lu Pingping pointed to a lady with big eyes, and the beautiful lady with big eyes stood up and said, ¡°Respected host, hello! I¡¯m Huang Lu from Jianghu Daily. The question I have is: I heard that General Manager Lu Pingping was kidnapped before. Is this true?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°Journalist friend, our General Manager Lu Pingping has just said that she is standing right here, she wasn¡¯t kidnapped. What you¡¯ve heard is just a rumor without any basis.¡±


    The journalist named Huang Lu said, ¡°But I have interviewed several employees from Dream Technology before, and they all swore that General Manager Lu Pingping was kidnapped and that there was chaos within the company. How do you explain this? If you don¡¯t believe me, I have video footage of their interviews here.¡±


    Lu Pingping took over the topic and said, ¡°I know who the employees you interviewed are, they are disgruntled because they were dismissed by the company, so they deliberately spread rumors hoping to take revenge on the company. Please, let¡¯s conduct our interviews rationally, seek the truth, and not spread or believe rumors.¡±


    Lu Pingping felt somewhat angry in her heart; her company¡¯s employees lacked any sense of confidentiality, casually revealing significant information that could harm the company without realizing the massive losses and trouble this could bring. Therefore, she would conduct a detailed investigation after this, and those employees who accepted the interviews and spread falsehoods would be fired. On this point, Lu Pingping was not lying.


    Huang Lu originally wanted to make things difficult, but was countered by Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, which left her sitting down somewhat disgruntled. The journalists below raised their hands again, waiting for an opportunity to ask questions. Lu Pingping pointed to a male journalist with a square face.


    The male journalist stood up and said, ¡°Respected host, hello! I am Yang Fuguo, a journalist from Ming Daily. I have a question for Chairman Yan Fei. Mr. Yan Fei just mentioned that you have closed the Food Processing Factory located in Shanghai and moved it to the Jinshan Development Zone of Suzhou City. Why did you move the factory? Do the leaders of Shanghai know about your factory¡¯s relocation?¡±


    Yan Fei answered, ¡°Thank you for your question, journalist friend. I did say that we have relocated the Food Processing Factory to the Jinshan Development Zone under Suzhou City. As for why we closed the factory in Shanghai, it¡¯s because we were deceived when acquiring it. The previous owner of that food factory obtained the land rights from the local township through illegitimate means. After discovering the truth, we proactively closed that food factory and returned the land to the local township. This way, we could correct the mistake in time and protect the interests of the township. As for whether the Shanghai municipal government knows about this¡­ I feel that the relocation of the food production factory is an internal corporate matter, the company has the autonomy to decide, and administrative intervention isn¡¯t necessary.¡±


    Yan Fei obviously had grievances about the Shanghai municipal government not choosing to support him at a critical time; if you are not supporting me and claiming that the government should not intervene in corporate operations, then there shouldn¡¯t be a problem with me relocating the Food Processing Factory! You should also not use administrative power to interfere with the operations of my enterprise. Yan Fei was furious inside and used this News Conference to express his dissatisfaction.


    The journalists below gasped in shock; just the domestic market for the Weight Loss Cookies generates at least 70 billion RMB annually, and if you include the International Market, that figure could rise more than fivefold. This means that Dream Technology¡¯s annual production value from just Weight Loss Cookies is between 350 and 400 billion RMB, not to mention the mysterious new product that Yan Fei had just announced, which has a market potential five times greater than that of the cookies. If you include this new product, Dream Technology¡¯s annual output value would be at least between 2 trillion to 2.4 trillion RMB, which is the peak GDP achieved by cities in China other than Shanghai. With such a huge factory suddenly gone, it would have a significant negative impact on Shanghai¡¯s GDP; who knows how many will regret their initial decision¡­


    Following the shock, the next question came from a journalist: ¡°¡­Mr. Yan Fei, you just mentioned your company will soon launch a product with amazing functions. I would like to ask Mr. Yan Fei what exactly is this product?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°This product is top secret for now, and we can¡¯t disclose it yet. But I can assure you, it¡¯s really amazing and unique, and it definitely won¡¯t disappoint once it hits the market. Even our company¡¯s Weight Loss Cookies will pale in comparison.¡±


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping had already discussed that the Skin Antibodies product would be promoted using a brand-new marketing model. They would first pique everyone¡¯s interest, then slowly reveal the product to consumers, attracting their attention before launching it fully and quickly capturing the market. So, they certainly weren¡¯t going to reveal it now.


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    In fact, all the journalists present wanted to know what this product was, but since Yan Fei was not willing to say, they were helpless. However, they decided to pay close attention to Dream Technology; if they were the first to uncover the truth about this product, they might stand out in the news media and achieve their dreams of promotion and a pay raise.


    The questioning from journalists continued, and a tall journalist stood up and asked, ¡°¡­Mr. Yan Fei, you disappeared suddenly last night before signing the contract, giving up on the stock transfer agreement with Mr. Yang Liu for Dream Technology. Can you tell us the specific reason?¡±


    Yan Fei spread his hands and said, ¡°Because I was not satisfied with Yang Liu¡¯s offer for my company, so I walked out of the signing ceremony. It¡¯s a simple reason, isn¡¯t it?¡±


    The tall journalist pressed on, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, could you tell us specifically how much Yang Liu offered for your company?¡±


    Yan Fei smiled and said, ¡°Considering our company¡¯s terrifying profit from Weight Loss Cookies, plus the amazing product we¡¯re about to launch, what do you think is a suitable offer from Yang Liu for our company? So, I think your question should be directed at Yang Liu, not me.¡±

 Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: Chapter 129 - Gradually Drifting Apart

    Chapter 222: Chapter 129 ¨C Gradually Drifting Apart


    Dream Technology headquarters, the News Conference continued.


    Designated by Lu Pingping, a journalist stood up and asked, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, it¡¯s said that you offended all banks in Shanghai, and as a result, none of them are willing to loan money to your Dream Technology, causing problems with its development. How do you see this situation?¡±


    Yan Fei, stroking his chin, replied, ¡°I wouldn¡¯t say I¡¯ve offended the banks in Shanghai. We simply have some differences in philosophy. Their choice not to support me is based on their business considerations, which I personally understand. Therefore, to avoid causing them any further trouble, I plan to terminate cooperation with Shanghai Bank and switch Dream Technology¡¯s banking services to Suzhou City. All of the company¡¯s payments will be processed through banks in Suzhou City from now on. As for whether the development of Dream Technology has encountered problems due to the banks¡¯ refusal to lend, I would ask everyone to wait and see.¡±


    It was evident that Yan Fei was settling scores after autumn, as the banks hadn¡¯t been willing to support him during his difficult times. Now that he was getting back on his feet, he was ready to sever ties with these banks. The departure of such a major client would take away tens of billions of cash flow at least, with astronomical associated benefits. The heads of Shanghai¡¯s banks would be in pain for quite some time.


    The journalists below were stirred up again; this was big news. An emerging industry titan going to war with Shanghai banks could mean losses of tens or hundreds of billions, even trillions, in deposits. Although it wasn¡¯t yet known who would come out on top, the mere process of the battle was already thrilling to them. With just a bit of effort, it would become another explosive entertainment news story.


    A journalist stood up and inquired, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, your weight loss cookies are selling like hotcakes, and you¡¯re the sole shareholder with 100% equity. Can you tell me how much money you have now? Are you the richest person in China?¡±


    Yan Fei laughed and said, ¡°China has always had the tradition of ¡®not to reveal one¡¯s wealth¡¯. So I can¡¯t possibly tell you how much money I have, although you are welcome to make your own calculations. But I can tell you this¡ªI am just a newcomer in the business world who has achieved a bit of success and there¡¯s still a long way to go before I become the richest person in China.¡±


    Another journalist stood up and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, do you have a girlfriend? It¡¯s said that you and General Manager Lu Pingping were lovers in university. Are you still in a relationship now?¡±


    Yan Fei glanced at Lu Pingping beside him and replied, ¡°That¡¯s a personal question, and I refuse to answer it.¡±


    The journalist sat down, dejected. Lu Pingping nonchalantly pointed to another questioner. That journalist stood up and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, I am Liu Xiangxun, a journalist from South Korea Central Daily. Have you seen the Challenge Letter sent to you by the World Taekwondo Promotion Alliance?¡±


    Yan Fei had previously, as a newcomer, defeated a Taekwondo expert in a televised live broadcast carefully orchestrated by South Koreans, causing embarrassment for Taekwondo in front of the whole world and hampering their rapid expansion momentum. The South Korean¡¯s Taekwondo World Promotion League, not accepting defeat, had been issuing Challenge Letters to Yan Fei online, hoping for another match between Chinese Kung Fu and Taekwondo to reclaim their honor. Unfortunately, Yan Fei had not been focusing his energy on competing with Taekwondo and had ignored the challenge.


    Now, with this question from the South Korean journalist Liu Xiangxun, Yan Fei was promptly reminded of the matter. He said, ¡°I seem to have heard about this, but I don¡¯t plan to accept the challenge.¡±


    Liu Xiangxun challenged him, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, do you think you¡¯re not strong enough and that you know the power of our Taekwondo, afraid to embarrass yourself, so you want to avoid the battle?¡±


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    Yan Fei laughed and responded, ¡°I earn tens of billions of RMB a year, which translates to several million per minute. You want me to fight against a bunch of guys with deformed legs, do you think you¡¯re worthy?¡±


    The South Korean journalist was somewhat arrogant, and Yan Fei naturally did not spare his feelings, ridiculing him thoroughly, and dominating the exchange using the aspect he was most proficient in¡ªwealth, leaving his opponent speechless.


    Enraged, Liu Xiangxun found no words to retort. Given Yan Fei¡¯s wealth, it was indeed unlikely he would casually accept challenges. Yan Fei wasn¡¯t wrong in saying so. The Chinese journalists nearby smiled knowingly; at this moment, naturally, they sided with Yan Fei, a fellow Chinese.


    Yan Fei continued, ¡°If the South Korean¡¯s Taekwondo World Promotion League is willing to bet wealth equivalent to mine, I might consider another match. Otherwise, I¡¯d rather enjoy my days with Li Wanji, at least that way I can enjoy myself.¡±


    The Chinese journalists, who were aware of the play on words with ¡®busy with many affairs¡¯, burst into laughter. One said, ¡°Mr. Yan is right. Without equivalent wealth, who would bother fighting you! Also, Li Wanji seems to be a South Korean beauty. It would be her good fortune to be favored by Mr. Yan.¡±


    The South Korean journalist Liu Xiangxun¡¯s face turned red, unable to come up with a reply. After hesitating, he lowered his head and left the conference.


    Yan Fei mocked and teased, answering the journalists¡¯ questions flawlessly, showcasing exceptional social skills, which earned him a new level of respect from Lu Pingping beside him.


    Noticing someone who had been eagerly raising their hand but had not been given the opportunity to ask a question due to their short stature, Yan Fei decided to extend a chance to the journalist, considering the tough job they had. He pointed towards the journalist, signaling it was their turn to speak.

 Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Chapter 129: Gradually Growing Apart_2

    Chapter 223: Chapter 129: Gradually Growing Apart_2


    The journalist immediately stood up and without introducing himself, he asked loudly, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, I just received news that you managed to rescue Lu Pingping, who was kidnapped, by posting a bounty task online to hire a murderer. What is your opinion on this matter?¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t expected that the journalists would know about this matter, but he had already thought of an excuse and said calmly, ¡°That is a rumor, completely untrue. I only have one point of view on this, and that is everyone should not spread rumors, nor believe them!¡±


    But the journalist did not sit down. Instead, took out a stack of papers and began to distribute them to the other journalists, saying, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, your excuses are useless, and I¡¯m not spreading rumors. Everyone, please take a look. This paper that I printed from the Internet shows a bounty task. The nickname of the person who posted the task is Fei Ping, and the task content is to rescue Lu Pingping, with a bounty of two hundred million US Dollars. Fei in Fei Ping must be Mr. Yan Fei, and Ping is likely to refer to General Manager Lu Pingping. The posting time of the task was last night after Mr. Yan Fei left the signing event, which I believe everyone here remembers.¡±


    The surrounding journalists caused an uproar, passing around and scrutinizing the content on the paper distributed by the short journalist. Although the content was written in English, these journalists had some knowledge of English and quickly understood what was written regarding the bounty task. Indeed, the bounty task stated that the reward for rescuing Lu Pingping was two hundred million US Dollars. And the publishing time was indeed shortly after Yan Fei left the venue last night.


    Yan Fei burst into laughter and said, ¡°I have no idea what bounty task you¡¯re talking about. Lu Pingping was not kidnapped, so whatever it says there has nothing to do with me. Furthermore, Fei Ping are just two common characters and have nothing to do with myself or Lu Pingping.¡±


    Yan Fei intentionally let people know that the task was posted by him, but when it was actually pointed out, he denied everything. The mystery within this could only be understood by those who naturally grasped it, not to be conveyed in words.


    The secrecy level of the Dark Web used by the underworld is incredibly high, and ordinary people don¡¯t even know about that network, let alone have the ability to access it. Therefore, the petite journalist must not have found the bounty announcement Yan Fei made on the Dark Web by himself¡ªit must have been information given to him by someone else. And that person was clearly Yang Liu. Yang Liu couldn¡¯t accept her defeat and found a journalist to dismantle Yan Fei¡¯s stage, aiming to disgust Yan Fei. Little did she know that Yan Fei was unshakeable in the face of any evidence and wholeheartedly denied everything. He even felt thankful to this journalist, for spreading his foolhardy actions to all the present journalists.


    Upon hearing Yan Fei¡¯s denial, the journalists at the venue became perplexed, not sure who was telling the truth. Just then, the petite journalist produced another stack of papers and waved them in front of Yan Fei, saying, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, these are the latest transaction records of your company¡¯s account. Everyone can take a look. The moment the bounty task showed completion, two hundred million US Dollars in cash was transferred out of Dream Technology¡¯s account. Two synchronized actions like these¡ªcan¡¯t they prove the truth of the matter?¡±


    Yan Fei laughed and said, ¡°See, this is exactly where I mentioned our divergence in business philosophy with the banks. I believe that client information should be kept confidential, but some banks think they own customer data and have the right to sell it. That¡¯s why we parted ways. I want to reemphasize that the two hundred million US Dollars transferred from the company account were for other purposes. As to where that money went, I¡¯m afraid that¡¯s confidential. Anyway, it wasn¡¯t for the payment of a ransom.¡±


    The petite journalist was stunned, not expecting such strong evidence to be categorically denied by Yan Fei. With such a thick skin, he didn¡¯t know how to respond to this situation right away.


    Just then, a commotion came from outside the venue, and a group of people dressed in security uniforms entered the news conference venue. Leading them was a middle-aged man who looked up at Yan Fei on the stage and said, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, Dream Technology signed a lease agreement with us at Tianyi Plaza. However, we discovered only today that the educational credentials of the employee who signed the agreement with you were fabricated; therefore, his employment was illegal and he wasn¡¯t our formal employee, which means he had no right to act on behalf of our property management to sign the lease. To rectify this error, we have already fired him. I am here to notify you that since one of the parties to the contract has identity issues, the contract is void. We will return your lease payment, but please vacate Tianyi Plaza immediately. We will give you one hour, and after that, we will have security assist you in moving out.¡±


    The journalists at the scene were stunned, never expecting to witness such incredible happenings at a news conference. A major company¡¯s office lease agreement being unilaterally declared void and the occupying enterprise being driven out was astonishing. Moreover, the reason for terminating the agreement was so bizarre¡ªit was all due to fraudulent academic credentials of someone involved in the signing. By this point, the journalists also realized that something was amiss; clearly, Dream Technology had offended someone who was now sabotaging and choking the company, aiming to publicly embarrass Dream Technology.


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 Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Chapter 129 Gradually Drifting Apart_3

    Chapter 224: Chapter 129 Gradually Drifting Apart_3


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping heard the news, but no expressions appeared on their faces, as this situation was already within their plans, and they were well-prepared for it. Yan Fei knew this was another tactic by Yang Liu, but Yang Liu was unaware that Yan Fei would drop such a bombshell tonight. Therefore, Dream Technology¡¯s sudden attack not only failed to embarrass Yan Fei, but also led the journalists present to sense that something was amiss.


    Yan Fei said coldly, ¡°The effectiveness of our agreement naturally falls under the judgment of the law, we¡¯ll see each other in court! However, since you¡¯ve brought up this matter, I will announce the final piece of information for tonight, that is, effective immediately, Dream Technology will be relocating its headquarters to the Jinshan Development Zone in Suzhou City, Lin Province.¡±


    The middle-aged man was startled, having not expected Yan Fei to remain so composed, as if he had nothing to fear, showing no signs of panic from the surprise attack. Feeling somewhat irked, he said, ¡°Since Mr. Yan Fei has this intention, then move out of here right away!¡±


    Yan Fei looked at Lu Pingping, and she quickly approached him. Lu Pingping said, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I now announce the end of today¡¯s news conference.¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Thank you, friends from the media, for your participation. However, the next time you attend a news conference of our company, you will have to travel to the Jinshan Development Zone in Suzhou.¡±


    A journalist asked, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, after moving out of this building, there will surely be a period when you cannot operate normally. If we have matters to discuss, how should we contact you?¡±


    Lu Pingping smiled and said, ¡°Who said we¡¯ll be without an office for a while? We¡¯ve already moved our headquarters to the Jinshan Development Zone this afternoon, and we¡¯ll be up and running normally tomorrow. If you have anything, just come to the Jinshan Development Zone!¡±


    The middle-aged man was somewhat astonished, ¡°How is that possible? With so many things in your company, how could you complete the relocation in one afternoon?¡±


    Yan Fei laughed, ¡°We felt that this building had bad feng shui, bringing misfortune to any company that resides here, so we decided to leave behind the office supplies and only took the most important data with us. The items here, we¡¯ll leave them for the next unlucky tenant.¡±


    With that, Yan Fei left the news conference scene with Lu Pingping, walking away without looking back. The middle-aged man was caught off guard, and with a wave of his hand, his security personnel immediately pushed open the doors to Dream Technology¡¯s office. Indeed, they found that the computers and other important items were gone, and the personal belongings of the employees had disappeared. It seemed that Dream Technology had long been prepared, really abandoning Tianyi Plaza and truly relocating to the Jinshan Development Zone.


    Amidst the witnessing journalists, the rumor Yan Fei casually mentioned about the building having bad feng shui and bringing misfortune was spread. Not only were there no other companies willing to move in as the unlucky tenant Yan Fei mentioned, but previous tenants also began moving out. But that¡¯s a story for another time, not elaborated on here¡­


    Under the protection of Dream Technology¡¯s security, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping exited the building, and right at the entrance stood a middle-aged man in a tailored suit. When this man saw Yan Fei, he approached and said, ¡°Chairman Yan Fei, our boss wants to see you.¡±


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping both recognized the middle-aged man; he was the highly-placed secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Government, and the ¡°boss¡± he referred to was the top leader of the Shanghai Municipal Government.


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    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping exchanged looks; having just made such big news at the news conference, the top official of Shanghai would have known immediately, so he had rushed over, wanting to meet with Yan Fei to confirm some matters. But Yan Fei had already considered this scenario and had plans in mind, showing no sign of disarray. He followed the secretary to a nearby car. The secretary opened the car door. Yan Fei entered the car, and the secretary immediately closed the door, waiting beside the vehicle to allow his boss and Yan Fei to discuss matters inside.


    Lu Pingping stood at a distance, watching the car nervously. Shanghai¡¯s official had a very high status, a top-level official in China, known for being unpredictable. She worried that Yan Fei might not be able to handle the situation. However, only Yan Fei had been invited for this discussion, so Lu Pingping had no choice but to wait. To her surprise, the conversation inside the car lasted longer than expected. Two hours later, Yan Fei disembarked without any expression and walked toward Lu Pingping.


    Lu Pingping was about to ask about the results of the meeting, but Yan Fei gestured for her to stop and said, ¡°Don¡¯t ask now, let¡¯s talk in the car.¡±


    So they got into the car, with Yan Fei and Lu Pingping in the back and the company¡¯s pilot driving in front. Yan Fei closed the partition to the driver¡¯s cabin, took a sip from a beverage, and then said, ¡°I managed to secure a fairly satisfactory outcome through persistence.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Be more specific.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°They started with an apology, mentioning reasons beyond their control that had prevented them from helping us earlier and asked for our understanding. They also said that they had decided in their discussions today to assist us through this difficult time. Although they couldn¡¯t help us at the critical moment, they wanted to show their care and support. Then they requested that we bring our company back to Shanghai, promising sufficient land for us to open a new Food Processing Factory there.¡±


    Lu Pingping quickly asked, ¡°What was your response?¡±


    Yan Fei took another sip of his drink and said, ¡°I didn¡¯t agree.¡±


    Lu Pingping pressed, ¡°And what did he say to that?¡±


    Yan Fei explained, ¡°After insisting on my terms, they finally conceded, allowing us to temporarily move the Food Factory out of Shanghai. However, they insisted that the Headquarters couldn¡¯t leave Shanghai; we must remain a Shanghai-based Enterprise. After some thought, I didn¡¯t press further and agreed to keep the Headquarters in Shanghai. After all, our company recently purchased a Super Mansion here; we couldn¡¯t just let it sit idle. For now, we will temporarily move to Jinshan Development Zone to operate, and once the renovation of the Super Mansion is complete, we will move back to Shanghai.¡±


    Lu Pingping nodded and said, ¡°Shanghai is China¡¯s financial center; it¡¯s naturally better for our Headquarters to be there rather than in the Jinshan area. Also, this time we absolutely cannot put all our eggs in one basket and give the impression we can only rely on them. We¡¯ll invest in multiple places, so if there¡¯s any change of circumstances in Jinshan, we can quickly recover here. Likewise, if there¡¯s any recurrence of issues here, we can immediately relocate to Jinshan Development Zone.¡±


    Yan Fei continued, ¡°They also requested that we don¡¯t change our company¡¯s bank accounts and not transfer company funds to banks in Jinshan. I didn¡¯t fully agree to that either. I only agreed that we would open a new account in Shanghai and keep half our funds there. They thought it over and agreed.¡±


    Lu Pingping said, ¡°Keeping half our funds in Shanghai is fine. However, we cannot choose those major banks again this time; let¡¯s go with some of the smaller banks! At least those small banks haven¡¯t offended us during this incident, so working with them won¡¯t create a psychological barrier.¡±


    Yan Fei simply stated, ¡°That you can decide. Also, they mentioned hoping that when our new products are launched, we could establish a new Factory in Shanghai to produce them.¡±


    Lu Pingping asked, ¡°What did you say to that?¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°I told him we would consider Shanghai¡¯s treatment of our company. If it doesn¡¯t meet our expectations, we will not return to Shanghai to set up a manufacturing plant. He pondered for a while and then accepted my condition. In the end, he promised they would provide a resolution to this issue and told us to pay attention to the upcoming Shanghai news.¡±


    As Yan Fei and Lu Pingping conversed, their car headed toward the Jinshan Development Zone under Suzhou, fading into the neon lights of Shanghai¡­

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    Chapter 225: Chapter 130: Massive Blow


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping concluded their News Conference and relocated the headquarters of Dream Technology to the Jinshan Development Zone in Suzhou City, Lin Province. Initially, Lu Pingping had purchased a villa there as a new home for Yan Fei. However, with Yan Fei¡¯s insistence, Lu Pingping bought another villa nearby as her own new home.


    Meanwhile, in their wake in Shanghai, the content revealed in the News Conference sparked a massive storm. In this storm, some were unfortunate, falling from high altitudes with no chance of rising again; while others rejoiced, skies clearing with swift ascension to the peaks of power.


    However, all of this was temporarily irrelevant to Yan Fei. In the Jinshan Development Zone, Yan Fei and Lu Pingping received a warm welcome from the Suzhou Municipal Government. To the Municipal Government, Dream Technology¡¯s move was like an unexpected gift from heaven. The over-the-top flattery and promises given to Yan Fei and Lu Pingping during their welcome felt almost surreal to the pair. But having navigated through the twists and turns in Shanghai, they knew that others¡¯ promises and assistance could not be relied upon, and that their own Strength was the only reliable thing. Without sufficient strength, all the flattery and promises would disappear, which urged them to quickly strengthen their Company.


    The next day, the girl with acne named Su Tan¡¯er finally came around and found the Jinshan Development Zone using the address revealed on Dream Technology¡¯s official website. Lu Pingping received her and signed an agreement with her. While treating her facial acne, they also assisted her in resolving her debts to the loanshark, and in return, Su Tan¡¯er signed a lifelong employment contract to work for Dream Technology.


    After acquiring a new Food Processing Factory, upon hearing news about the upcoming release of new cosmetics from Yan Fei, Lu Pingping immediately purchased a cosmetics factory nearby. This cosmetics factory was a state-owned enterprise that had shined in the past but was gradually phased out by the market due to systemic reasons and its inability to keep up with modern times, pushing it to the brink of cessation.


    Situated right next to the new Food Processing Factory, the cosmetics factory made for a conveniently located neighbor. Despite being on the verge of shutdown, the factory boasted a comprehensive product line and had all the necessary business operating procedures in place. Moreover, the factory spanned a significant area of a thousand acres. The most crucial aspect was that, although the equipment was old, it was well-maintained and could still be used. Besides, there were several skilled workers in the factory who could immediately start production as soon as the Raw Materials were in place.


    Thus, even though Dream Technology paid a hefty price, outright purchasing the cosmetics factory brought immense convenience to the company. The staff reorganization was already completed, and production of qualified products could begin immediately after Yan Fei made certain adjustments to the production lines. For management purposes, Yan Fei also renamed the factory to Dream Cosmetics Ltd, establishing it as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dream Technology.


    Having their own cosmetics production Factory, Yan Fei found a secluded room within to begin experimenting with the production of Medicine containing Skin Antibodies. Guided by the meticulous predictions of the Drone Technology Analysis system, the Skin Antibody was divided into over ten specific applications. These included Eliminating Skin Parasites, eye skin Antibody, facial skin Antibody, hand skin Antibody, foot skin Antibody, scar elimination, Facial Freckle Removal, Skin Whitening, and others, covering the entire spectrum of cosmetics market products.


    After discussing with Lu Pingping, they decided to gradually release various Skin Antibody Application functions step by step. Unlike the Weight Loss Cookies that had no formidable competitors, the cosmetics market, though holding vast potential, was dominated by industry titans. These giants had been cultivating the Market for many years and had considerable Forces and market influence. If Dream Technology¡¯s Skin Antibody products all launched at once, they would inevitably face suppression from these cosmetics juggernauts. Under their collective pressure, even if Skin Antibody products had superior effects, they might still fail to succeed, as cases of bad money driving out good were not uncommon in the market.


    After analyzing the specific situation, Lu Pingping decided that the first cosmetic product to be launched on the market would be for Eliminating Skin Parasites.


    The reason for picking this product as the first to enter the Market was primarily because it had few competitors and wouldn¡¯t attract attention. Moreover, its market size wasn¡¯t large, making it easy to be overlooked. Once this product had established a firm foothold and made a name for the company, they would introduce other products in succession. By following an approach of tackling the easiest targets first, they would gradually conquer the entire cosmetics market. By the time the cosmetics titans realized something was amiss, it would be too late; Dream Cosmetics would have already fully grown within that time frame.


    Therefore, the first product Yan Fei prepared to produce was the one that added Antibody targeting skin Parasites to the Immune System. Within the Technology Deduction System, the production formula for this product resembled a Chinese Medicine prescription, consisting of 24 Raw Materials primarily plant-based, combined with a special method of processing. Of the Raw Materials, aside from two types of Chinese Medicine, the remaining 22 were common plants found in mountains. These two types of Chinese Medicine ingredients were abundantly available and Affordable, bringing the product¡¯s cost down very low. Similar to the previous Slimming liquid concocted by Yan Fei, these ingredients occupied a very low proportion of the product¡¯s pricing.


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 Chapter 226 - Chapter 226: Chapter 130: A Huge Blow _2

    Chapter 226: Chapter 130: A Huge Blow _2


    Yan Fei had already quietly collected many raw material plants, and to avoid others decrypting his secret formula, intentionally gathered dozens of other varieties of plants and Chinese Medicine ingredients as a means of misdirection. Then, he began to develop the product in a secret room. Similar to the slimming liquid, the production process of the parasite-removing elixir was also extremely complex and arduous; a single misstep could result in failure. So, even with the experience from making the slimming liquid and the constant assistance and correction from the Auxiliary Brain, it took a full day and night and more than ten failures before he successfully produced a batch, obtaining 50 milliliters of bronze-colored liquid.


    Yan Fei did the math and discovered that the 50 milliliters of successfully refined bronze-colored liquid, once diluted, could allow 300 people to use it and develop antibodies. If there was one liter of such liquid, 6,000 people could be served. Therefore, although the crafting of this product was energy-consuming, with a fully equipped facility, Yan Fei¡¯s undivided concentration, coupled with the ever-improving manufacturing process, he could produce 500 liters in one day, meaning his daily output was enough for 3 million people. At least in terms of production capacity, there were no issues with scaling the product.


    With the experience of weight loss cookies, the Technology Analysis System specifically integrated it with some cosmetic raw materials during the simulation. Thus, this successfully concocted diluted elixir, when mixed with cosmetic raw materials, would produce an incredible, amazing effect. However, merely analyzing the components of the cosmetics would not reveal the presence of the added diluted elixir. If someone stole the cosmetics ingredients and produced them accordingly, they would end up creating a substance harmful to the skin, which not only failed to remove parasites but also caused certain negative irritations to the skin. With this special setup, Yan Fei was not fearful of his formula being stolen nor was he worried about imitation, as his product was truly unique.


    On the third day, Yan Fei finally completed the entire manufacturing process for the parasite-removing product, and the cosmetic factory¡¯s production facilities and equipment modifications were also finished, ready to officially produce cosmetics. During this equipment overhaul, Yan Fei, familiar with the procedures, added a special device to the production equipment, incorporating his own parasite-removing liquid into it. Only with this liquid could the perfect product be manufactured. Without this device, the finished product would be ineffective and even have serious negative effects.


    It was at this time that Yan Fei shifted his attention away from the Company and began to prepare for the next phase of his actions. Although Yan Fei had killed all the Assassins who kidnapped Lu Pingping, the Assassin Sect itself had not been eradicated and still posed a constant threat to both Yan Fei and Lu Pingping¡¯s safety. As long as the Sect remained uneliminated, neither Yan Fei nor Lu Pingping could rest easy. So, as soon as Yan Fei was able, he wanted to take matters into his own hands and use drones to wipe out this Assassin organization and alleviate his major concern.


    Upon learning that Yan Fei¡¯s adversaries were the Assassin Sect and that Yan Fei had completely fallen out with them, everyone thought Yan Fei would definitely enhance his personal security to protect himself from potential assassination by the Sect. No one knew that Yan Fei had always harbored his own plan, which was to eradicate the Assassin Sect entirely. With the organization gone, it would naturally no longer be a threat to him. He kept this plan close to his chest, never disclosing it to anyone, not even Lu Pingping.


    To achieve the goal of eliminating the Assassin Sect, Yan Fei had been using the Auxiliary Brain to search the Internet for any information about the Sect, hoping to locate their Headquarters. Once he knew where the Assassin Sect Headquarters were, Yan Fei would immediately deploy the Drone Avatar to annihilate them completely. However, as the original ancestors of Assassin organizations, their secrecy was exceedingly well-maintained, and they had not been on the rise for long, leaving their exact Headquarters location undetectable on the Internet.


    Yet, the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s capability for information filtering was extremely powerful, and through its relentless efforts, which included scouring all websites around the world, Yan Fei even slowed down the Technology Deduction System to search for useful information. Finally, persistence rewarded him. The Auxiliary Brain, on a small Middle Eastern website¡¯s inconspicuous recruitment notice, found a clue that eventually led to a lead. Although it didn¡¯t pinpoint the exact location of the Assassin Sect Headquarters, it did determine a general area: a place known as Daxue Mountain, atop a peak along the Syria-Iraq border.


    Once he had a rough idea of where the Assassin Sect Headquarters were located, Yan Fei began making all sorts of preparations and planned to personally head to the Daxue Mountain summit in the Middle East to eliminate the most dangerous Assassin organization to himself. With Yan Fei¡¯s formidable personal strength and the terrifying martial force of his Drone Avatar, taking down the Assassin Sect should be as easy as turning his hand over, as long as he remained cautious. Even a historically renowned Sect could not withstand the power of modern technology.

 Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Chapter 130 Huge Blow _3

    Chapter 227: Chapter 130 Huge Blow _3


    The following morning, as Yan Fei headed to the Company¡¯s new Headquarters for work, he was pondering how to evade the watchful eyes of his protective Eagles and quietly leave the Jinshan Development Zone to head to the Middle East. Upon arriving at the Company¡¯s entrance, he was taken aback to see a large crowd surrounding the door, laden with various cameras and equipment¡ªit was a throng of Journalists from major media outlets.


    After attending the News Conference of Dream Technology and publishing explosive news about the Company, these Journalists had seen a significant increase in web traffic to their respective news websites and had gained appreciation from their editors. Therefore, they were now highly enthusiastic about news related to Dream Technology, lingering around the new Company premises every day, in hopes of uncovering even more sensational stories, even yearning to find information about the mysterious product Mr. Yan Fei had announced.


    Upon spotting Yan Fei¡¯s vehicle from afar, the Journalists quickly converged on it, and when he stepped out of the car, they all looked at him. However, something was different from usual; while the Journalists did surround him upon seeing him, their eyes reflected an unusual expression, and none of them asked any questions out loud. The whole scene made Yan Fei somewhat uncomfortable, as he was unaccustomed to their sudden silence.


    After a while, one of the Journalists asked in a low voice, ¡°Chairman Yan Fei, how do you view the incident of your Company employee being brutally murdered?¡±


    Yan Fei was startled; when had an employee of his Company been brutally murdered? Could the Journalist be referring to Bodyguard Wang Li, who was previously killed? While he was wondering how to respond, Lu Pingping also arrived at the Company. Her car was surrounded by the Journalists as well, and one of them began to ask her the same question.


    Sharing a glance, they stood together, both somewhat bewildered. Yan Fei asked, ¡°Dear Journalist friends, could you please clarify which employee of our Company has been brutally murdered?¡±


    The Journalist who had posed the question replied, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, thirty minutes ago, the Middle Eastern Television Station broadcasted a video. The video showed your Company¡¯s employee, Liu Tingting. She was brutally slashed across the throat by a member claiming to be an Envoy of the Assassin Sect, and she met with a violent death.¡±


    Yan Fei, shocked, quickly asked, ¡°Where is the video? Can I see it?¡±


    The Journalist promptly opened up the Laptop he was carrying and played a video saved on the computer. The video featured a newscaster from the Television Station who began by briefly explaining the situation¡ªthat he had received a package containing a videotape, which he had already viewed. Despite finding the tape somewhat gruesome, he decided to release it publicly in the spirit of press freedom. After giving this introduction, the newscaster started playing the tape on Television.


    In the video, it began with an empty white room, where a woman, covered in bruises, was bound and kneeling on the ground, with her eyes blindfolded by a black cloth. On the wall behind her was the flag of a Sect. Having been researching the history of the Assassin Sect recently, Yan Fei instantly recognized this flag as that of the Assassin Sect.


    Upon seeing the captive woman, Lu Pingping, even though the woman¡¯s face was obscured by a black cloth, immediately recognized her. She gasped, ¡°Ah,¡± covering her mouth with a look of disbelief, saying, ¡°That woman is my secretary, Liu Tingting. I had sent her to Europe to handle Agent affairs. How could she have been abducted?¡±


    A feeling of unease grew stronger in Yan Fei¡¯s heart, and then he saw a burly, towering man enter the frame from offscreen. The man had a large beard, and his face was scarred, his expressionless demeanor quite unsettling.


    Suddenly, Lu Pingping grabbed Yan Fei¡¯s arm, pointing at the bearded man. Yan Fei¡¯s thoughts raced, and he immediately remembered the bearded man Lu Pingping mentioned encountering during her abduction. He had thought the bearded man had been killed by a Drone on the Submarine, yet here he was, appearing in the Television tape.


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    The bearded man then addressed the camera in English, saying, ¡°Hello everyone! I am Abdullah Aziz, the most loyal Envoy of the great Assassin Sect. I was not supposed to appear in this video, but today I am furious, for someone has angered the great Assassin Sect, forcing me to show myself.¡±


    After a short pause, the bearded man continued, ¡°Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, the two most cunning Chinese People from the East. Because you went against the will of our master, causing us tremendous damage and the loss of ten of our finest Warriors, you have successfully enraged the great Assassin Sect. You have successfully enraged the respected Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, and for that, you must meet a tragic end by our hands.¡±


    ¡°The woman behind me is your Company¡¯s employee in Europe, holding an important position in your Company. While you managed to kill our Warriors in China, we have captured this woman in Europe, and her colleagues have all been killed by us. If she were not useful to us, she would have been killed long ago.¡±


    Yan Fei clenched his Fist tightly, his fingernails piercing into his palm without his notice, his gaze fixated on the video.

 Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: Chapter 130 Massive Blow_4

    Chapter 228: Chapter 130 Massive Blow_4


    In the video, the bearded man continued, ¡°She¡¯s now in our hands, having endured the most brutal torture imaginable. Now, we¡¯ll kill her, as a sacrifice to declare war on you. Both of you, along with the Destroyer, will die at the hands of our Assassin Sect. Our rule is: those who obey us will be safe; those who defy us will be left without a whole corpse!¡±


    After the bearded man finished speaking, he ripped off the black cloth over the eyes of the woman behind him, revealing indeed it was Liu Tingting from Dream Technology. Liu Tingting, who could be considered a beauty, now looked absolutely haggard. The moment she saw the bearded man, she was overwhelmed with fear and tried to beg for mercy. But when she opened her mouth, a torrent of blood poured out, and she couldn¡¯t produce a complete sound, for her tongue had already been cut out. The look of pleading in her eyes was ineffective. Then, the bearded man took a sharp dagger from behind and waved it in front of Liu Tingting¡¯s eyes. Next, he grabbed her long hair with one hand to steady her head, and with the dagger in the other, he gestured across her neck.


    Liu Tingting trembled uncontrollably in fear, unable to break free from the bearded man¡¯s grip. The bearded man moved the dagger in his hand, and in one swift motion, he slit Liu Tingting¡¯s trachea, causing blood to spurt out violently. Liu Tingting¡¯s face conveyed intense pain as she struggled desperately, but it was in vain. The bearded man exerted more force with the dagger, enlarging the wound on Liu Tingting¡¯s neck, until finally, he severed her head from her neck with brute force.


    The bearded man held Liu Tingting¡¯s head in his hand, blood dripping, and extended it toward the surveillance camera, her face still etched with terror, as if she couldn¡¯t believe she would die like this. In the background, her headless body slid to the ground without anything to lean on.


    Holding Liu Tingting¡¯s head, the bearded man said in a ferocious tone, ¡°Yan Fei, Lu Pingping, Destroyer, we¡¯re coming for you. Your fate will be the same as this woman¡¯s, no one in this world can save you!¡±


    Then the recording abruptly ended, switching back to the Television Station¡¯s studio.


    Lu Pingping, crying, suddenly bent over and vomited, while Yan Fei was pale and shaking. Never before had he felt such rage; never before had he so desired to kill this bearded man. No, not just this bearded man, but the entire Assassin Sect behind him needed to be obliterated; they didn¡¯t deserve to live in this world. Since they had already disappeared into the annals of history, let them disappear forever!


    The journalists present had already seen the video. Seeing their compatriot from China slaughtered like livestock, their emotions were all subdued, which is why they hadn¡¯t approached Yan Fei and Lu Pingping right away for questions. But now, seeing the reactions of Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, despite their sympathy, their professional instincts prompted them to ask, ¡°Mr. Yan Fei, what¡¯s your take on this incident? Also, what exactly is the conflict between you and the Assassin Sect? Can you explain it to us in detail?¡±


    Yan Fei glared intensely at the journalist who had asked the question, making him feel uncomfortable. The journalist spoke softly, ¡°Mr. Yan¡­ if you don¡¯t want to answer, pretend I never asked¡­¡±


    Without a word, Yan Fei¡¯s face was frighteningly grim. Lu Pingping, concerned, asked, ¡°Fei, what¡¯s wrong with you¡­¡±


    Suddenly, Yan Fei¡¯s face turned as white as paper, and he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, then collapsed backward, unconscious. Lu Pingping panicked, rushing to his side and shouting, ¡°Fei, what¡¯s wrong with you? Don¡¯t scare me, wake up¡­¡±


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 Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Chapter 131: The Path of Revenge

    Chapter 229: Chapter 131: The Path of Revenge


    Yan Fei suddenly passed out, to the astonishment of the Company Security maintaining order nearby. They immediately circled around him, isolating him from the Journalists, ensuring air flow, guaranteeing Yan Fei could breathe easily, and then they lifted Yan Fei into a nearby car. Lu Pingping, who was always calm and collected, seemed somewhat panicked. She followed into the car, tending to the unconscious Yan Fei, as the car headed towards the Hospital in the Jinshan Development Zone.


    Watching the departing car, the Journalists on site fell silent. A Chinese person had been brutally murdered by KB members, and the victim was a lovely, youthful girl, weighing heavily on their hearts. Unlike before, they felt no drive to scoot this exclusive news, nor did they want to spread the footage of Yan Fei spitting blood and falling to the ground. At that moment, everyone was Chinese, feeling cold and deeply pained¡­.


    Inside the car, a distressed Lu Pingping sent the Company Security to the driver¡¯s cabin, then closed the small door connecting it to the rest of the car, keeping the view of Yan Fei¡¯s unconscious form from others.


    Being beside Yan Fei, Lu Pingping felt frantic. As a woman, no matter how strong she appeared, she subconsciously sought support in the face of such a shocking and heart-wrenching event. Though she never spoke of it, she had always regarded Yan Fei as her pillar of strength; as long as Yan Fei was by her side and could still smile, she felt confident in facing any difficulty. But now, facing an unprecedented problem, with Yan Fei unconscious, she felt completely helpless. Her concern for Yan Fei¡¯s well-being clashed with the need to face the cruel threats of the KB members, leaving her feeling powerless.


    Just then, as Lu Pingping was worrying, Yan Fei, lying in her arms, stirred and suddenly opened his eyes, slowly sitting up.


    Startled, Lu Pingping said, ¡°Fei, don¡¯t get up! You should lie down, you just spit blood.¡±


    Yan Fei wiped the blood from his lips and said, ¡°Pingping, don¡¯t worry about me, I was pretending to spit blood just now, my body is perfectly fine, not a single issue.¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s strength had reached the congenital realm and his control over his body had become incredibly fine-tuned. Acts that seemed utterly impossible for ordinary people were nothing to him. Though he was angry and heartbroken, he wasn¡¯t at the point of spitting blood and fainting. His pretended collapse in front of the Journalists was meant to feign illness to free himself and then disappear from their sight. During this time, together with his Drone Avatar, he meant to head to the Middle East to eradicate the Assassin Sect once and for all.


    Yan Fei, as resolute as ever but no longer as naive, managed to develop this revenge plot amidst shock and anger. It goes without saying that after enduring so much, he had grown incredibly mature.


    If Yan Fei had previously hesitated to obliterate the Assassin Sect or merely its leadership, the Liu Tingting incident had steeled his resolve to exterminate this extremist KB Organisation completely. Liu Tingting, who had worked hard in the Company and contributed much, also offering due respect to Yan Fei, had a bright future ahead of her. Yet unexpectedly, she was captured by KB members of the Assassin Sect, subjected to tortures, and ultimately met with a brutal beheading. Yan Fei, witnessing Liu Tingting¡¯s defiant expression in death, swore then and there that the Assassin Sect must be thoroughly, completely, and mercilessly annihilated.


    Hence, Yan Fei manipulated his organs to pale his complexion, then with great effort, forced a mouthful of fresh blood up his throat and spat it out, pretending to be unconscious. With everyone¡¯s testimony and his own ¡°blood-spitting,¡± he had a reason to recuperate at home. And while on the pretext of recuperating, he would be absent from public view, cleverly concealing his upcoming actions in the Middle East from suspicion.


    Thus, when only Lu Pingping was left, Yan Fei immediately opened his eyes and woke up. He first soothed Lu Pingping¡¯s emotions, then shared his plan with her. Of course, Yan Fei didn¡¯t mention he would personally execute the wild plan of destroying the Assassin Sect; he merely said he needed to feign illness to go Overseas, to contact some allied forces, then together face the Assassin Sect, to avenge Liu Tingting and the Company colleagues killed by them in Europe.


    After hearing Yan Fei¡¯s plan, Lu Pingping became even more worried. Having seen the cruelty of Liu Tingting¡¯s throat being slit, she became increasingly concerned for Yan Fei¡¯s safety. According to her thoughts, they should just focus on developing the Domestic Market with Dream Technology from then on. The International Market was too dangerous; anyway, with the Domestic Market alone, Dream Technology could still grow into a super Company, capable of great influence.


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    But under Yan Fei¡¯s insistence, Lu Pingping had to concede. Though concerned for Yan Fei¡¯s safety, she knew that men had their principles in handling affairs, and some things had to be done despite the risks. Unable to change Yan Fei¡¯s mind, she could only direct the car to turn, no longer heading for the Hospital, but back to Yan Fei¡¯s villa.


    No sooner had the car entered Yan Fei¡¯s newly purchased villa in the Jinshan Development Zone than a rumble of engines echoed from outside, with several massive military vehicles approaching. The vehicles screeched to a halt outside Yan Fei¡¯s villa and a line of resolute-faced soldiers jumped down. There were more than a hundred of them, Fully Armed, even carrying a significant amount of heavy weapons. They quickly assembled, then dispatched tasks, and began setting up security around the villa, erecting barbed wire to prevent any suspicious individuals from approaching.

 Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 131 Revenge Road_2

    Chapter 230: Chapter 131 Revenge Road_2


    Yan Fei and Lu Pingping watched with some confusion, but since Yan Fei was now pretending to be in a coma, naturally he couldn¡¯t go and ask. Just as Lu Pingping was about to inquire about the situation, Yu Xiaozhou from the China Special Duties Unit entered the villa accompanied by two military officers to visit Lu Pingping, who received Yu Xiaozhou and the military officers in the guest room.


    Yu Xiaozhou first inquired about Yan Fei¡¯s health, to which Lu Pingping, following Yan Fei¡¯s instructions, said that Yan Fei was still unconscious. Yu Xiaozhou then asked Lu Pingping why she didn¡¯t take Yan Fei to the hospital, and Lu Pingping explained that they were currently facing a life-and-death threat from the Assassin Sect, so they dared not go to a hospital for treatment and could only rest at home.


    Under Yu Xiaozhou¡¯s insistence, Lu Pingping could only take her to check on Yan Fei¡¯s condition. With his great strength now, Yan Fei was able to perfectly control his body to remain in an unconscious state. Even though Yu Xiaozhou was an expert and one of the accompanying soldiers was a well-known military doctor, they did not detect that Yan Fei¡¯s comatose state was feigned, only feeling that Yan Fei¡¯s condition seemed rather dire.


    After confirming Yan Fei¡¯s current state, Yu Xiaozhou began to convey the nation¡¯s stance on the matter. She told Lu Pingping that the nation was already aware of the brutal killing of the Dream Technology employee by KB members and expressed condolences for Liu Tingting¡¯s murder and offered solace to Dream Technology. However, the nation would not tolerate such an incident happening again, and the higher-ups had a way to handle this situation. Now, in order to protect the safety of Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, the army had been specially dispatched for their protection until the danger alert was lifted. During this time, she hoped that Yan Fei and Lu Pingping would cooperate with the military¡¯s defense efforts and try not to go out. Moreover, to concentrate defensive resources, she suggested that Lu Pingping should also move into Yan Fei¡¯s villa.


    In the end, Yu Xiaozhou introduced the two military officers accompanying her, saying they were the military leaders responsible for ensuring Yan Fei and Lu Pingping¡¯s safety, who Lu Pingping could contact if she needed anything. After conveying the nation¡¯s notice to Lu Pingping, Yu Xiaozhou prepared to leave the villa. Lu Pingping, looking at the somewhat worried Yu Xiaozhou, couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Where did the Eagle that was protecting Yan Fei go?¡±


    Yu Xiaozhou replied, ¡°He has gone to carry out a special mission, but don¡¯t worry. Even though he can¡¯t protect Yan Fei here, with the army¡¯s protection, you are in the safest place possible.¡±


    After seeing off Yu Xiaozhou, Lu Pingping returned to Yan Fei¡¯s room. She watched as Yan Fei started to prepare things, wanting to dissuade him but unsure of what to say. As Yan Fei packed, he used the Auxiliary Brain to search the Network World. The video of Liu Tingting being beheaded by the KB members had spread across the entire world, with the bloody footage being broadcast everywhere. In some countries with strict management, the gory scenes were censored before airing on the news media. In others with lenient management, the original video was directly broadcast by the news media.


    Inside China, however, the bloody video was completely blocked from the internet, with no appearance online and no discussion of the matter seen publicly. It seemed the nation had taken steps to prevent the video¡¯s domestic spread. However, at the daily news conferences of the relevant departments, foreign journalists were still asking about Liu Tingting¡¯s case. The spokesperson said, ¡°Those who do many unjust acts will eventually destroy themselves. We believe that justice exists in this world, and murderers will pay with their lives.¡±


    Domestically, as few people knew of the incident, many didn¡¯t understand the spokesperson¡¯s comment. However, to those foreign journalists, the meaning behind the spokesperson¡¯s words was clear. Nevertheless, they had some complaints, as while China had become increasingly assertive, it still chose to intimidate rather than take practical action in the face of such matters. The Assassin Sect mainly operated in the Middle East, where China had little foundation, which meant talk of revenge was out of the question¡­


    Yan Fei waited at home, and as the military presence outside the villa grew, the weaponry became more advanced, truly transforming the place into an impenetrable fortress. Fortunately, while the military strictly scrutinized everyone entering the villa, they didn¡¯t question those leaving it. So, as dusk fell, Yan Fei quickly disguised himself, altered his appearance, and dressed as one of the villa¡¯s workers. Then, with Lu Pingping¡¯s cover, he left the villa.


    Once out of the villa, Yan Fei hurried back to Shanghai and by the offshore coast boarded a drone, taking the sea route southward. Meanwhile, Lu Pingping immediately returned to Yan Fei¡¯s villa, pretending to take care of Yan Fei. Even Yu Xiaozhou, who was outside protecting them, still believed that Yan Fei was inside the villa recovering, oblivious to the fact that Yan Fei had already left the property and was en route to the Middle East.


    To save time, Yan Fei did not have the drone use the safest Submarine Mode, instead opting for low-altitude, high-speed flight skimming the sea surface. The drone sprinted across the sea at three times the speed of sound, the airflow creating a giant white waterline on the sea surface. Fortunately, it was nighttime, and satellites in space were ineffective, not detecting the flight signal of this conspicuously unidentifiable flying object.


    While in flight, Yan Fei used the Auxiliary Brain to connect to the Network World. He accessed the Dark Web and logged into the ¡°Fei Ping¡± account, issuing another Bounty Task, as straightforward and direct as ever: Due to the Assassin Sect¡¯s assassins brutally murdering the Chinese lady Liu Tingting, a Bounty Task was posted, offering a reward of five hundred million US dollars to anyone who could eliminate the Assassin Sect.


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 Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Chapter 131 The Road of Revenge_3

    Chapter 231: Chapter 131 The Road of Revenge_3


    After posting the bounty task, Yan Fei immediately transferred funds from his overseas secret account and Company account to the Dark Web¡¯s designated margin account upon receiving a consultation text from the Dark Web backend. As soon as the margin account received the deposit, the bounty task posted by ¡°Fei Ping¡± was officially released, and the news quickly spread to all registered users on the Dark Web.


    People from the underworld are exceedingly well-informed, and they had already discovered the video of the Assassin Sect¡¯s envoy beheading Liu Tingting. However, they didn¡¯t take it too seriously. These underworld veterans had seen it all and were not prone to react excessively to such videos.


    Then they realized that something was amiss, as the reaction from Liu Tingting¡¯s boss was rather extreme¡ªeven fainting while watching the video. When they learned of this news, they had a premonition, which was confirmed when they saw the bounty task posted by Fei Ping on the Dark Web. Furthermore, the bounty offered a staggering five hundred million US dollars, making it the highest in the bounty task amount.


    These individuals knew all along that Fei Ping was Yan Fei¡¯s account and understood his purpose for issuing the bounty task. Although the bounty was a whopping five hundred million US dollars, no one on the Dark Web dared accept it. The task was aimed at eradicating the Assassin Sect. In the eyes of these underground forces, the historical Assassin Sect was legendary, and no one dared to cross them for the money, even if this Assassin Sect might not be the same one from history.


    Dream Technology¡¯s Yan Fei had just offended the Assassin Sect, and his employee was immediately beheaded by them. They also brazenly issued a death match challenge to Yan Fei, Lu Pingping, and ¡°Destroyer,¡± which served as a bloody example that intimidated many. Therefore, not only did they not dare to accept the bounty task, but they also refrained from even discussing it, fearing retribution from the Assassin Sect.


    However, an exception emerged among them. Less than ten minutes after the task was posted, it was taken up by a newcomer known as ¡°Destroyer.¡± Everyone was astounded. Who was this Destroyer who wasn¡¯t afraid of the Assassin Sect¡¯s threats and even sought to eliminate them? Destroyer had already killed an assassin from the Assassin Sect and rescued Lu Pingping, so they were already sworn enemies. Destroyer¡¯s decision to step up and seek to eliminate the Assassin Sect was expected. The question was, between these two forces, which one was stronger? Who would emerge as the final victor?


    Over at China Special Duties Unit, they had just discovered the latest bounty task online and confirmed that it was posted by Yan Fei. Hence, Yu Xiaozhou once again visited Yan Fei, wishing to discuss with him. However, Lu Pingping barred Yu Xiaozhou from seeing Yan Fei, firmly stating that Yan Fei¡¯s health was in poor condition and he was in recovery. Yu Xiaozhou had no choice but to make other arrangements.


    While the Dark Web was tumultuous due to the bounty task, the regular internet was not to be outdone and witnessed a bizarre incident. South Korea¡¯s Taekwondo World Promotion League, having seen the video of Yan Fei spitting blood and fainting through other means, immediately issued a death match challenge letter via the internet, betting ten billion US dollars and demanding another fight with Yan Fei. Whoever won would take the ten billion.


    Yan Fei, however, was no longer in China. He had embarked on his path of revenge and was unable to respond to the opportunistic challenge laid out by the Taekwondo World Promotion Alliance.


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 Chapter 232 - Chapter 232: Chapter 132: Searching for Enemys Tracks

    Chapter 232: Chapter 132: Searching for Enemy¡¯s Tracks


    The Drone Avatar swiftly flew along the flight path that Yan Fei had pioneered during his last trip to Africa. At three times the speed of sound, it quickly crossed the South China Sea, arrived at the Gulf of Thailand in Southeast Asia, flew over the narrow Kra Isthmus, and entered the Indian Ocean. Then it headed west, passing Sri Lanka and advancing towards the Arabian Sea.


    In the end, the Drone flew over the Arabian Sea, entered the Gulf of Aden, and arrived in the Red Sea waters. By this time, the Drone had entered the surveillance range of the US Military Base in the Red Sea waters. To avoid exposing its tracks, the Drone dived into the sea, beginning its submarine journey along the seabed of the Red Sea.


    After the upgrade, even while traveling beneath the sea, the Drone¡¯s speed reached a staggering 200 kilometers per hour, faster than some high-performance sports cars on the highway. In just four hours, the Drone had traveled along the seabed to the entrance of the famous Suez Canal.


    Once it reached this location, the Drone couldn¡¯t continue submarine travel, as its path was blocked by the canal locks above. This was the Suez Canal, the busiest canal in the world with an extremely high strategic status. Therefore, both the US Forces and the eagle armies had established military bases here, with strict surveillance measures over the canal. Not only was the sky heavily guarded, but the seabed was also equipped with surveillance equipment. The Drone could no longer continue its submarine journey along the canal bottom, nor could it ascend and fly away directly, as it would be immediately detected by nearby radar.


    The Drone was in a bit of a dilemma, but after Yan Fei observed the nearby situation for half an hour, he thought of an excellent plan. He decided to hide the Drone within the hull of a large oil tanker and blend in with the vessel to sneak into the Suez Canal.


    However, this operation was extremely difficult. Other underwater objects wouldn¡¯t be able to do this at all, not to mention fish. They couldn¡¯t maintain the same speed for a prolonged period while hiding under an oil tanker. The water beneath the tanker was turbulent, and there was always a risk of being discovered due to coming into contact with the ship¡¯s hull or of encountering the sharp propeller at the tanker¡¯s stern, causing severe damage, or even dangerous situations like water ingress or sinking.


    But none of this was a problem for the Drone Avatar. With the scanning of its Quantum Radar, the Drone had a complete grasp of its surroundings. Coupled with the precise control of the Auxiliary Brain, the Drone was as comfortable as a fish in water beneath the oil tanker, facing no difficulties at all. So, under Yan Fei¡¯s operation, the Drone easily hid beneath an oil tanker and mixed into the Suez Canal.


    The Suez Canal is 190 kilometers long. If the Drone followed the tanker for the entire route, it would take 5 hours. But Yan Fei didn¡¯t have any time to waste, so shortly after the tanker had passed through the Suez Canal locks, the Drone below accelerated and left the protection of the tanker, undertaking a rapid submerged passage through the canal. Since it was deep in the night, and as the Drone was cautious and silent while traveling, nobody noticed the strangely shaped object passing beneath the canal.


    The Drone undertook a high-speed submarine journey along the bottom of the canal, and in just one hour, it arrived at the exit of the Suez Canal. There, it once again hid beneath a large cargo ship, almost skimming the ship¡¯s bottom as it left the Suez Canal and entered the Mediterranean waters.


    The Drone had taken off from the coastal waters near Shanghai, at the far eastern end of the Euro-Asian continent, and had now made it to the westernmost part, the Mediterranean, taking over eight hours. After upgrading to Level 4, the Drone¡¯s Energy Points reached an impressive five hundred thousand, allowing it to fly at full speed for five hours. If it reduced its speed, it could even fly for ten hours. Along the way, the Drone didn¡¯t always fly at high speed; it had slowed down at times to avoid some warships and detection radars or to make way for passing cargo ships.


    So even though the Drone¡¯s total flight time was eight hours, it still had over five thousand Energy Points left. However, now that the Drone had just entered the Mediterranean territorial waters, this amount of Energy Points was obviously insufficient to sustain its flight to the mission¡¯s designated destination. The Quantum Radar began scanning, locating a shallow area nearby. The Drone submerged and hid itself within an ocean trench in that area, then slowly waited for the Drone Data to refresh.


    China time was at least six hours ahead of Middle East time. When Yan Fei¡¯s Drone departed from Shanghai, it was 9 PM Shanghai time. After traveling for more than eight hours, it meant that it was now past 5 AM the next day in Shanghai, whereas the local time where Yan Fei was located was just past 11 PM the previous night.


    According to the pattern Yan Fei had previously deduced, wherever his physical body was, the refreshing of the Drone Data would follow the time zone of the body¡¯s location. Even if his body crossed the local midnight boundary while sitting in the Drone, the Data wouldn¡¯t refresh until his body had landed locally.


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    Yan Fei¡¯s physical body was currently accompanying the Drone Avatar, so although it was past midnight Shanghai time, the Drone¡¯s data had not refreshed yet. His body was now situated in the Mediterranean, soon to welcome the local midnight hour, and so Yan Fei silently waited for the time of the data refresh to arrive.

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    Chapter 233: Chapter 132: Searching for Enemy Tracks_2


    Indeed, the moment local midnight struck, the drone body shuddered, and all data was refreshed, with energy points and the weapon system restored to peak condition. It seemed Yan Fei¡¯s previous speculation was extremely accurate¡ªthe drone¡¯s data refresh time was indeed directly related to the time zone of its main body. Furthermore, based on past experiences, the interval between two data refreshes for the drone had never been less than 24 hours. That is to say, even if Yan Fei were to pilot the drone, staying just above the midnight time zone line and heading westward, descending to the ground once upon reaching a new time zone, he still couldn¡¯t grant the drone permanent energy and combat power.


    Once the drone data was refreshed, its combat power immediately returned to its peak state. Hence, Yan Fei set sail again, taking advantage of the night to head northeast. This was the Mediterranean Sea, traditionally within the sphere of influence of Western powers, who had deployed a multitude of warships and military bases on this stretch of sea and the nearby islands. So despite continuing its high-speed, low-altitude flight skimming over the sea, the drone now proceeded with even greater caution.


    Yan Fei wasn¡¯t afraid of being discovered by Western forces; his main objective was to thoroughly exterminate the Assassin Sect, not to trouble other countries or powers. Therefore, he did not want to engage in conflicts with other nations or forces, lest he spook the enemy and delay his mission. His cautiousness was solely to avoid unnecessary conflicts.


    While rapidly flying, the drone activated its quantum radar for a broad-range scan. Under the quantum radar¡¯s scan, detailed conditions of the Mediterranean Sea appeared in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database, and Yan Fei found the sea to indeed be extraordinary.


    Within the quantum radar scan range, a plethora of military warships of unknown nationalities were patrolling the surface of the Mediterranean Sea. These warships were of various models, including even two massive aircraft carriers. Below the sea surface, various types of submarines lay concealed in the deep, biding their time, ready to strike lethally. In the skies, various maritime patrol aircraft flew intermittently, closely monitoring movements on the Mediterranean Sea surface. Guarded by these ultimate weapons, the Western Mediterranean was as impregnable as a fortress of solid gold.


    In other waters, cruise ships and cargo vessels of all sizes were underway, making this a golden waterway to Europe, bustling with activity. Aside from these, there were also small boats scattered about the sea, the type with only people on board¡ªadults and children alike, all wearing lifejackets, their eyes gleaming with hope. Their destination was Europe, the European countries. Yan Fei immediately realized these were the well-known migrants on the Mediterranean, only now, in the dead of night with high winds and rough seas, it was uncertain how many of these boats would safely reach Europe¡­


    As the drone recorded the sea conditions and terrain it encountered en route, it carefully avoided the patrol routes of those warships and planes, and also stayed far from the radar detection ranges of military bases on the islands. Finally, after an hour, it arrived at the coastline where Syria and Turkey meet.


    Previously, through the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei had collected a vast amount of data online and finally deduced that the headquarters of the Assassin Sect should be at the peak of a mountain range called Daxue Range, located at the border between Syria and Iraq. Due to scarce information, he had only calculated an approximate location, without precise location coordinates. Yet, Yan Fei was not in a hurry as he had his Drone Avatar, and now that he had arrived near the destination, he just had to search according to the general location. With the scanning capability of the quantum radar, he was certain to find the headquarters of the Assassin Sect.


    Ahead was Syria, a tragic country. Driven and incited by the United States of America, this nation was currently embroiled in a civil war. In battle against the government forces were domestically opposing factions and international KB elements supported by US Forces; the civil war had raged on for eight years. The prolonged conflict left this once affluent country in the Middle East shattered and its people displaced. Although the Syrian government forces, strongly backed by Russia, had begun to see the dawn of the war¡¯s end, there was no telling when the conflict would truly conclude. This tragic outcome was something the opposition, who were incited to rebel against the government, had not expected. No matter who it is, only those who have personally experienced the agony of war can truly appreciate the preciousness of peace.


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone left the sea and entered Syrian airspace, beginning to fly eastward along the border between Syria and Turkey.


    The many years of turmoil in Syria had left it with a landscape of decay and destruction, a stark contrast to the once prosperous Middle Eastern region it was just a few years ago. Despite its tribulations, Syria¡¯s small territory was equipped with an abundance of advanced weapons. Since the war¡¯s inception, it wasn¡¯t merely a Syrian people¡¯s conflict; it drew the attention of the entire world, with other powerful nations intervening, turning the Syrian battleground into a testing ground for their high-tech weaponry.


    Hence, even though the drone was incomparably powerful, it dared not fly high without any restraint. Instead, it chose to remain a mere five meters above the ground. This was an area not only monitored by Russian Air Forces and Missile Troops but also that of US Forces and Israel, as well as European powerhouses France and Britain, both recognized leaders in air and missile capabilities. The moment the drone took to the sky, it would immediately be detected by these countries¡¯ radars, then face a barrage of attacks from countless aircraft and missiles. Even if the drone was not afraid of these attacks, once it engaged in battle with the air forces and missile troops of these nations here, it would no longer be able to search for the headquarters of the Assassin Sect, which would be a loss far exceeding any potential gain.


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 Chapter 234 - Chapter 234: Chapter 132 Searching for Enemy Tracks_3

    Chapter 234: Chapter 132 Searching for Enemy Tracks_3


    The drone, while swiftly flying, made use of the Quantum Radar to scan for ground targets. It evaded various radar tracking with the help of ground structures and the mountain¡¯s barrier, and since it was night, no ground observation posts laid out on the ground could spot the silhouette of the drone. Coupled with the drone¡¯s Quantum Radar scanning, it was able to detect residential settlements and battle fortresses on the ground early on to avoid these airspaces in advance.


    Therefore, despite the low-altitude flight of the drone, its Flight Speed was very fast. In less than half an hour, it had passed the Euphrates River without any obstruction and approached the estimated vicinity of the Al-Assassin Sect Headquarters near the border between Syria and Iraq.


    Upon reaching this area, Yan Fei saw nothing but continuous peaks in his vision. However, these peaks were all yellowish-brown and barren with few signs of vegetation, leaving no trace of a snow-covered mountain.


    After piloting the drone around for several circles, Yan Fei failed to find the existence of Daxue Mountain. He then expanded his search radius yet still could not locate Daxue Mountain nearby. He began to doubt; this is the Middle East, where the climate is hot, and precipitation low, it logically wouldn¡¯t have snow-covered mountains in this season. So what¡¯s the deal with this so-called Daxue Mountain? Could it be a unique appellation for wintertime? Could the real Daxue Mountain be among the mountains below, just without a cover of heavy snow at the moment?


    After pondering for a moment, the drone abruptly ascended to an altitude of thirty thousand meters and initiated the Quantum Radar for a comprehensive scan of the surroundings. The Quantum Radar consumed Energy Points rapidly at full power, causing Yan Fei to wince at the swift depletion. The scan revealed the ground conditions within a thousand-kilometer radius in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Database.


    When the data scan finished, the drone immediately lowered the power of the Quantum Radar and descended from thirty thousand meters back to its original altitude. Although this maneuver was quick, it may have been detected by other Forces¡¯ radars, but the interval was so brief that by the time those radars attempted to lock on, the drone had already dropped to its initial altitude and vanished from their scopes.


    It was this scan that provided Yan Fei with an intimate understanding of the conditions within a thousand-kilometer radius. From the data gathered, he observed that the mountains below had almost no human presence, with only a few other animal life forms present. However, this did not conclusively mean there were no people in the mountains¡ªthey could be living inside caves within the mountains. Although the Quantum Radar had been Upgraded, it couldn¡¯t penetrate rock and dirt very deeply and therefore could not confirm whether the Headquarters of the Assassin Sect were not beneath.


    Even though now it was late at night, and the surroundings were pitch-black, the Quantum Radar, despite its amazing capabilities, could not produce specific images, therefore, it was unable to detect any traces of human activity in the mountains below.


    Yet at the outer reaches of this massive mountain range, the Quantum Radar detected a significant amount of human activity. Especially in a valley to the south side, about one hundred and fifty kilometers away, there appeared to be a large congregation of personnel.


    After analyzing the Intelligence obtained, Yan Fei decided to investigate that valley. The information he had received previously was insufficient, and the estimated location of the Assassin Sect Headquarters might be erroneous. Given that the Assassin Sect was not small in size, if their Headquarters wasn¡¯t in these mountains, the distant valley was a likely suspect.


    The drone sped towards the valley, reaching its vicinity in just a few minutes. Both sides of the valley were cliffs, but the middle was a flat sandy area. Without entering the valley, one could hardly realize there was such a vast plain inside, which was indeed a testament to the creator¡¯s amazing work.


    Although it was late at night, the valley was lit up brightly. Around the periphery of the valley, hundreds of large Transport Vehicles covered with tarps and filled with unknown materials were parked, forming a huge circle. Within that circle were over ten tanks and armored vehicles, and at the very center, there were two Transport Helicopters parked. Beside the helicopters was a new tent that had been set up not long ago.


    Next to these vehicles and Weapon equipment, several large bonfires were lit, their flames reaching high into the sky. Around a thousand soldiers in tattered Military Uniforms were gathered, sitting on the ground and eating meat voraciously, although their expressions seemed somewhat vacant. On several high points around the cliff adjacent to the valley, a few snipers and scouts were hidden.


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    As soon as Yan Fei saw those tanks, armored vehicles, and helicopters, he was greatly disappointed because he realized they all belonged to the current equipment of the US Forces. The tanks were the US Army¡¯s M1A2 main battle tanks, the armored vehicles were the active-duty Strykers, and as for the two Transport Helicopters, they were the Chinook transport helicopters that the drone had shot down three times before. Near that central tent, he also spotted soldiers in US Military Uniforms on guard. As soon as he saw the US Army¡¯s weapons and soldiers, he immediately knew this was not the Headquarters of the Al-Assassin Sect he had hoped for. However, this area was not under American control, and he wondered what they were doing here.


    Yan Fei, not finding the Assassin Sect Headquarters here, felt a bit disappointed and was about to quietly leave the area when he noticed several men wearing red helmets entering the tent near the center. His heart stirred, and he abandoned the plan to leave, instead taking control of the drone to stealthily approach the valley. He then avoided the sight of the snipers and scouts on high points, concealing the drone under an overhanging boulder within the furthest range for audio and visual data collection. He let the drone hover there, silently gathering sounds and images from inside the tent.


    The tent might block the sight of ordinary humans, but it couldn¡¯t stop the penetrating power of the Quantum Radar. With the Quantum Radar¡¯s ability combined with the drone¡¯s frightening sound collection capabilities, along with a hole in the tent facing the drone, the real-time images inside the tent appeared right before Yan Fei¡¯s eyes.


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 Chapter 235 - Chapter 235: Chapter 133: Sinister Intentions

    Chapter 235: Chapter 133: Sinister Intentions


    Through the hole in the tent, augmented by the Drone Quantum Radar¡¯s scanning and powerful sound-collecting capabilities, the real-time image inside that tent suddenly appeared before Yan Fei¡¯s eyes.


    In this tent, there were a total of nine people. Two of them were bearded Arab men wearing red helmets, and three were ragged, masked militants. Since their faces were covered, their physical features were obscured. Opposite them sat two Caucasian men, and next to the Caucasians was an average-looking, middle-aged man dressed in a tight black robe.


    They were seated together, apparently discussing something.


    One of the men wearing a red helmet spoke up first, ¡°Mr. James, I must reiterate, all of the Red Helmets¡¯ actions were conducted under the supervision of your arranged personnel, we have followed your commands to the letter. So even if our attempt to frame the Syrian government forces was uncovered, it is not our fault, but entirely due to a misstep in your command. So you can¡¯t abandon us like this, you must take responsibility for our safety.¡±


    The Caucasian man named James angrily responded, ¡°Our intelligence operatives are only responsible for planning the operations; the actual execution is entirely your people¡¯s doing. It¡¯s your people¡¯s carelessness that left so many loopholes for Syria and Russia to exploit, exposing the true face of your Red Helmets. To assist you in completing the tasks, we even employed a famous Hollywood screenwriter to plan for you, yet you not only fail to reflect on your actions but also have the gall to blame us first!¡±


    The Red Helmet said, ¡°I don¡¯t care, we Red Helmets are now in a desperate situation, about to be captured by the Syrian government forces. If you Americans do not rescue us, once we are arrested, we will confess all our behind-the-scenes dealings with you, letting the world see the true face of The United States of America. Even if our entire force is wiped out, we won¡¯t let you get away with this.¡±


    James looked very angry, as if wanting to turn hostile. The other Caucasian man quickly calmed him down, saying, ¡°You Red Helmets are our allies and close partners of The United States of America, we don¡¯t have a tradition of abandoning our allies. So, rest assured, we will surely make our case through the International Community to call on Syria and Russia to grant you a way out. Then you and your families can move to any country you desire and live a happy life.¡±


    The Red Helmet said, ¡°General Lynch, that¡¯s the attitude that allies should have toward each other. We helped you Americans tarnish the government forces, allowing you to use the topic of chemical weapons as a pretext to launch a military strike against the Syrian government forces to achieve your political goals, and we have paid a heavy price. Now, the Syrian government forces hate us to the bone, branding us as traitors. Once captured by the government forces, we will immediately be executed. Since you are willing to help us escape with our lives, you indeed are our close allies, and we should be thankful to you.¡±


    The Caucasian man named Lynch, who turned out to be a general of the US Forces, was there on a special operation and was not wearing a military uniform or carrying any rank insignia. He said, ¡°We can work with the International Community to relocate your families to Europe and the Americas. But before you leave, you must do one last thing for us. If you accomplish this task, not only will we ensure that your families enjoy a good life in Europe and the Americas, but we will also give each of the main leaders among you a substantial bonus of ten million US Dollars each.¡±


    The Red Helmet perked up immediately and asked, ¡°Dear General Lynch, may I ask what it is you would like us to do for you?¡±


    Lynch gestured toward the direction outside the tent, saying, ¡°In one of the transport vehicles outside, there is a very terrifying load of chemical weapons. I hope you can detonate these chemical weapons in one of the densely populated cities of Syria, then capture the damage caused by the chemical weapons on video and send it to us. This will be a genuine chemical weapon attack, with death and injuries all real, so there won¡¯t be any holes or faults for others to exploit. If you can just do this, we will fulfill our promises, safely relocating all of you and your families, as well as ensuring you possess endless glory and wealth.¡±


    The Red Helmet, without any hesitation, replied, ¡°General Lynch, we Red Helmets will handle it.¡±


    James then reminded them from the side, ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to think it over some more? You should know that those are unique chemical weapons of Russia, and if released, a lot of people will die. Even those lucky enough to survive will be left permanently disabled. All those victims are your compatriots¡­¡±


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    The Red Helmet instantly retorted, ¡°No, Mr. James, those people are not our compatriots. Our compatriots are those who have already emigrated to the West in pursuit of Democracy and freedom. So, the more of those foolish people that die within Syria, the less aid they can offer to that dictator, and in fact, we are assisting the cause of truth in purifying this world.¡±


    Lynch said, ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then go out and get your people ready to receive this batch of chemical weapons, and go complete the task! Mr. James will be by your side, helping you with strategies and planning, including your escape route after the task is complete. He will inform you at all times.¡±

 Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Chapter 133 Malicious Intent_2

    Chapter 236: Chapter 133 Malicious Intent_2


    So, the two red helmets and James left the tent together to gather their people and issue relevant orders.


    It was at this point that Yan Fei finally realized the truth. The two red helmets in the tent were part of the group that had filmed the fake chemical weapons attack videos to slander their own country, providing an excuse for their country¡¯s enemies to strike. They had even won an Oscar Award in the United States of America, though domestically their reputation in Syria was not good, and they were called traitors. Internationally, they had maintained a positive image until their recent failed performances exposed their true nature, leading to them being hunted and having nowhere to hide in Syria. Yet, for their own future and interests, they were willing to help outsiders poison their own countrymen, truly deserving the title of traitors.


    In the tent, Lynch, the middle-aged man in a black robe, and the three ragged, masked militants remained. Once the red helmeted ones and James had left, Lynch said to the masked militants, ¡°Alasha, I have brought you the supplies you asked for; they are on the transport vehicle outside, and you can take those weapons and equipment away at any time. We Americans keep our word; we¡¯ve fulfilled your request, so you should be satisfied, right?¡±


    The leader of the militants, Alasha, discontentedly said, ¡°What do you mean you¡¯ve fulfilled my wish? Remember, our relationship is mutually beneficial. By helping us, haven¡¯t we brought you benefits as well? You should know we¡¯re the ones you call KB operatives. You¡¯re staying put here under the pretense of wiping us out. But who would have thought that we, the KB Organisation, were actually fostered by you, and our main leaders were even released from your prisons? Our personnel training, weapons, and military intelligence have all been supported by you behind the scenes. With your support, we¡¯ve achieved our current strength. Now, as you, representing the US Forces, stand and negotiate face to face with me, the person in charge of the KB Organisation, revealing this might just topple your government immediately, don¡¯t you think?¡±


    Lynch laughed, ¡°It¡¯s precisely because we need you that you¡¯ve found a way to survive; otherwise, do you think you could have grown and expanded? Besides, even if you tell the world we Americans are backing you, do you really think anyone will believe it? This world is dominated by the power of the powerful; might makes right. We have the greatest strength, so we do as we please. Even if other countries know the truth, they won¡¯t condemn us publicly. Instead, they¡¯d play dumb and cooperate with us, so your threat means nothing to us.¡±


    Alasha, who originally wanted to threaten Lynch, was taken aback by his assertive retort. After pausing for a while, he replied, ¡°Previously, you promised to help us counter Russia¡¯s offensive, but then you went back on your word, causing our organisation immense losses. Now, we have lost our influence on the Syrian battleground. If the situation continues to develop in this way, we might be annihilated, so you must help us evacuate from here.¡±


    ¡°Indeed, you cannot stay in Syria. We can help you evacuate. However, you can¡¯t remain in the Middle East. We¡¯ve already thought of a suitable place for you,¡± Lynch said.


    ¡°What suitable place?¡± asked Alasha.


    Lynch drew a circle on the map on the table, saying, ¡°We will evacuate you by military transport aircraft to the border region between Afghanistan and China. Afghanistan, known as the Graveyard of Empires, has never seen a rebellion completely quashed. As long as you reach Afghanistan, you won¡¯t have to worry about your survival, and you might even grow strong again.¡±


    After some thought, Alasha said, ¡°We are willing to go to Afghanistan, but why evacuate us to the China border?¡±


    Lynch replied, ¡°Among your forces, there are several hundred warriors from China who are immensely familiar with China. I need you to send these men into China to disrupt their Greater Northwest and delay their development.¡±


    Alasha shook his head, ¡°China is not Afghanistan. It¡¯s extremely dangerous there. Our people would be annihilated the moment they entered. I refuse this arrangement.¡±


    ¡°If you agree to this plan, we will continue supporting you, giving you a place to pursue your ideals. If you refuse, we will immediately join all forces to wipe you out. Agree to our arrangement, and you might lose some men, but the majority will fare even better. Reject our arrangement, and most of your men will be lost, and the remainder will fare poorly. You will surely make the right decision on what matters more,¡± Lynch stated.


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï


    ¡°China is truly frightening. Alone and weak, entering would only mean a pointless death; it¡¯s futile,¡± said Alasha.


    Pointing to the middle-aged man in the black robe beside him, Lynch said, ¡°Let me introduce Mr. Salek, one of the envoys from the Assassin Sect. You must have heard of him. With our backing, the Assassin Sect has been revived and grown stronger; their assassins can eliminate anyone. This time, we¡¯re preparing to send operatives from the Assassin Sect to China to support you. With their help, you are sure to achieve good results.¡±

 Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: Chapter 133: Sinister Intention_3

    Chapter 237: Chapter 133: Sinister Intention_3


    Alasha looked at the ordinary man named Salek, and suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He had certainly heard of the legend of the Assassin Sect, but he never imagined that this sect would once again awaken from the long river of history and now appear before him.


    In the drone, Yan Fei was invigorated, for he finally heard news of the Assassin Sect, and here he had discovered an envoy of the Assassin Sect. Unable to locate the headquarters of the Assassin Sect and scrambling around like a headless fly, he never expected to suddenly encounter this envoy. It was truly an embodiment of the old saying ¨C ¡°Heaven never seals off all the exits.¡±


    Inside the tent, the envoy of the Assassin Sect coldly stated, ¡°You can rest assured, within the boundaries of China, as long as you cooperate with us, we will be able to assassinate all individuals or forces that stand in your way.¡±


    While Alasha was initially frightened, he was nonetheless a significant figure and quickly recovered, saying, ¡°The assassins of the Assassin Sect are indeed formidable, but I heard that they are a very independent strength. Why would they join forces with you Americans? And what exactly is your purpose? Without clarifying this, I cannot cooperate with you.¡±


    The envoy of the Assassin Sect replied, ¡°Our sect has reemerged in the world and requires the support of powerful forces, and The United States of America is our biggest backer. We help them handle affairs, and they provide us with convenience; it¡¯s a simple matter of mutual benefit.¡±


    Lynch added, ¡°As for our United States¡¯ side, isn¡¯t our goal quite obvious? It¡¯s to incite internal strife in China, to divide them, to prevent them from catching up with us Americans. Under the premise of achieving such a goal, it can even realize some of your dreams. Isn¡¯t it perfect?¡±


    After pondering for a while, Alasha said, ¡°Good, I will trust you once more. We are willing to move to Afghanistan, and even have my warriors enter China.¡±


    Lynch smiled, ¡°That¡¯s right. I believe that our conversation here tonight will all come into reality in a few years, and then we will be the creators of history.¡±


    With a smile across Lynch¡¯s face, the Assassin Sect envoy was expressionless, and Alasha¡¯s face was veiled, hiding his expression. In this crude tent, multiple forces reached an agreement that seemed beautiful but in reality, had no chance of being fulfilled.


    Alasha left the tent with his men, starting to gather his followers and initiating the handover procedures with the US Forces to take possession of the weapons and equipment on the several hundred transport vehicles. Inside the tent, only Lynch and the envoy of the Assassin Sect remained.


    The envoy asked, ¡°General Lynch, I am a bit curious. Those in the red helmets bluntly threatened you, yet you still agreed to their terms; you must have prepared an ace up your sleeve, right?¡±


    Lynch replied, ¡°The red helmets are just dogs raised by our United States. They are inept at doing their job, and now they even dare to threaten me? They really have a death wish. Once they complete this task, our men will wipe them all out. How could we possibly let them live and leave the Middle East? By then, they would have our secrets in their hands, and wouldn¡¯t we be at their mercy forever?¡±


    The envoy remarked, ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I can rest assured!¡± With that, the envoy too left the tent.


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    Yan Fei was inwardly shocked, never expecting to overhear such an earth-shattering secret tonight. Using his Auxiliary Brain, he had recorded the conversation, but even if he made the video public, the US Government would immediately deny it and certainly not acknowledge the incident. However, even if the American side didn¡¯t care, Yan Fei still chose to release the video because, in the United States¡¯ scheming plan, they intended to throw China¡¯s Greater Northwest into chaos. As a regular Chinese person, Yan Fei could not tolerate such events occurring.


    With his decision made, the drone¡¯s Quantum Radar tightly locked onto the envoy of the Assassin Sect, then quickly ascended, flying towards the valley. After just a few seconds, the drone arrived in the center of the valley, and its bulky body was detected by the radar of the air defense position in the valley; people in the valley also spotted the drone with their naked eyes.


    However, when they saw the shape of the F-15 drone, there was some hesitation because, for well-known reasons, the armies around the world using F-15 Fighter jets were all allies of the United States.


    So facing their own or their allies¡¯ fighter jets caused some hesitation. Even the American soldiers performing the sentry task had their doubts. What they didn¡¯t know was that they were about to face a terrifying hunt, and they themselves would be the prey of this hunting operation.


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 Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Chapter 134 Bloody Scene of Slaughter

    Chapter 238: Chapter 134 Bloody Scene of Slaughter


    Upon hearing the malicious intent of the Americans inside the tent, Yan Fei immediately couldn¡¯t contain his raging anger and controlled the Drone to fly towards the valley. Because the Drone¡¯s appearance strikingly resembled an F-15 Fighter of the US Forces, even if some sharp-eyed individuals spotted it, they mistook it for an airplane of the US Forces or their allies patrolling the area, so no alarm was promptly raised. This oversight led to their tragic fate thereafter.


    Just as the Drone entered the valley, its body shook and a series of lights suddenly appeared beneath the wings; missiles from eleven weapon racks were launched simultaneously. Then the expended missiles on the weapon racks were instantly replenished, and these eleven missiles were launched again. Following that, the missiles were replenished once more and all were launched again in a continuous cycle.


    In an extremely short period, the Drone fired various types of missiles without any pause, totaling a terrifying number of 35. As soon as these missiles were launched, they spread out rapidly, eclipsing the sky as they flew towards their respective targets.


    The soldiers in the valley, witnessing missiles trailing flames darting across the sky, finally realized the gravity of the situation and sensed the imminent danger. But they had already missed the best opportunity to respond and had no time left to react. The missiles launched by the Drone were exceedingly fast, and in a mere moment, the 35 missiles struck their designated targets in succession.


    Several missiles struck the air defense positions set up by the US Forces in the valley, followed by violent explosions. Then, the anti-aircraft missiles within the positions detonated, causing even larger blasts that killed all the American soldiers inside. Bystanders from some KB factions also perished in the blasts.


    Almost simultaneously, missiles from the Drone also hit more than a dozen of the US Forces¡¯ main battle tanks and armored vehicles, destroying them and igniting the ammunition inside, leading to intense, larger explosions. In the blasts, the US main battle tanks and armored vehicles were shattered into fragments, and all the operators inside were annihilated, along with nearby American soldiers who couldn¡¯t dodge in time.


    With just one wave of missile attacks, the Drone eliminated the most threatening anti-air and tank armor forces in the valley.


    In this assault, not only were the air defense positions and armored vehicles in the valley destroyed by missiles, but so were the US Forces¡¯ communication support vehicles hidden among the transport vehicles, depriving the US Forces of their ability to communicate with the outside world. Furthermore, missiles hit several densely populated areas, resulting in violent explosions and massive casualties.


    This surprise attack by the Drone instantly caused huge losses of life and equipment to several factions in the valley. Enraged by the brutal murder of his Company¡¯s employees at the hands of the Assassin Sect, Yan Fei¡¯s desire for revenge burned fiercely. Although he had not found the Assassin Sect Headquarters, the primary target, upon inadvertently discovering this group plotting against his country, he immediately launched a ferocious attack, slightly alleviating the feelings of wrath in his heart.


    In previous Drone attacks, Yan Fei was always cautious, controlling both the Drone¡¯s flight ability and the power of its weapons, for fear of exposing the Drone¡¯s Trump Card and complicating his subsequent actions. However, in the distant Middle East, where no one knew him, Yan Fei completely let go of his reservations and began to fully showcase the Drone¡¯s KB attack capability.


    Each time the Drone initiated an attack before, it would dive to accelerate, but this time, without any diving, the Drone launched a barrage of missiles while flying at high speed, displaying its extraordinary missile-launching ability. And under the Quantum Radar Scan, the Drone could lock onto a thousand targets and simultaneously attack the fifty most threatening ones. When the Quantum Radar scanned the valley and identified the most dangerous weapons and equipment, it immediately commenced full-scale fire, launching 35 missiles at the same time to strike these targets, showcasing the Drone¡¯s unrivaled attack capability.


    The Drone unleashed its full firepower, and in an instant, dealt with the valley¡¯s most powerful weapons and eliminated over 50% of the combat personnel from various forces, demonstrating extremely high attack efficiency.


    At that point, the people in the valley still had not come to their senses. Upon realizing they were under such a high-intensity saturation Missile Attack, they thought they were facing an assault by Russia¡¯s Missile Troops, as, after all, in Syria, only their arch-enemies, the Russian military, could launch such large-scale missile attacks. The thought of potentially being encircled by Russian forces threw them into utter panic, never considering that this comprehensive attack was caused by just one Airplane.


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    After the Drone¡¯s first wave of attacks successfully neutralized the valley¡¯s greatest threat to the Drone, it descended fearlessly, hovering at an altitude of fifty meters above the valley. Directly below it were the various groups, running around in panic due to lack of clarity on the situation. Once the Drone lowered its altitude, they immediately noticed it. Some were terrified and quickly dropped to the ground with their hands over their heads, trying to avoid the Drone¡¯s attacks. Others became hysterical, beginning to shoot at the Drone with their weapons.


    But the Drone¡¯s Armor defense was astounding; the small-caliber rifle bullets fired by these people at the Drone¡¯s Body were like tickling it, completely unable to inflict any damage. The Drone, braving a hail of bullets, slowly turned its nose, targeting those on the ground who were firing back. The Vulcan Guns on both sides of its air intake then fired at full force. Suddenly, two red scythes of fire appeared in the sky, whipping the ground like whirling lashes, and where they struck, terrifying explosions occurred, tearing the enemies within the blast radius into shreds.


    The drone¡¯s nose slowly rotated, and wherever the fire sickle made of Vulcan Gun shells swept, that place would erupt into violent explosions, igniting blazing fires and causing extensive damage to the personnel on the ground. Under the ferocious onslaught of the Vulcan Gun, the number of remaining personnel on the ground rapidly diminished. The transport vehicles attacked by the naval cannons on the periphery also underwent a series of explosions. In these explosions, the weapons and ammunition loaded inside the vehicles detonated as well, and the earth-shattering blasts disintegrated the enemies hiding beside the vehicles, leaving no body intact.


    The hovering drone slowly turned its nose; and, after a 360-degree rotation, the 30-millimeter aircraft cannon shells had drawn a complete circle in the valley. Within the range of the circle, there were violent explosions everywhere, towering fires, and enemies running around crying for their fathers and shouting for their mothers in panic.


    Yan Fei used the second wave of Vulcan Gun shell attacks to once again eliminate a large number of the remaining enemies in the valley. Those who dared to attack the drone had all been annihilated; no one was attacking the body of the drone anymore. And after this attack, according to the Quantum Radar display, fewer than 200 enemies, or less than 15% of the peak number, could still move in the valley.


    After upgrading to Level 4, the drone, upon using its full firepower for the first time, showcased a terrifying combat power. Just two strikes had killed more than two thousand enemies, including several air defense positions with strong air defense capabilities. Such attack power, once exposed, would likely overturn military experts¡¯ perceptions of fighter jets¡¯ combat power and alter their thoughts on the direction of future military development.


    Although the drone had unleashed its full firepower, seeming merciless in its attack on the personnel below, it deliberately avoided attacking the Envoy from the Assassin Sect. When the Envoy discovered the sudden appearance of the drone and that it had commenced an attack on them, he was greatly taken aback.


    However, despite his great strength, he was powerless against the drone in mid-air and unable to contend with the powerful high-tech weapons. Thus, seeing that the drone did not attack him, he immediately turned and ran, blending into the rocks of the valley to hide. Then, taking advantage of the rocks for cover, he stealthily made his way toward the exit of the valley and ultimately managed to escape from the nightmarish valley.


    After the Envoy from the Assassin Sect escaped, he even thought that he had been blessed by ¡°zhen lord¡± to have such good luck to escape to heaven, not knowing that his safe escape was entirely because Yan Fei had intentionally let him go, and his every move was under Yan Fei¡¯s surveillance.


    Yan Fei hadn¡¯t attacked the Envoy because he had a plan. His plan was actually quite simple, to follow this fleeing Envoy to find the Assassin Sect¡¯s Headquarters. He had considered capturing the Envoy to get clues from his mouth. But these Assassins from the Sect had been brainwashed by their Sect since childhood and were unfailingly loyal, so even if Yan Fei captured the Envoy, whatever method he used, it would be impossible to get even a shred of information about the Assassin Sect, let alone the location of their Headquarters.


    Therefore, Yan Fei had deliberately let the Envoy go and then used the drone to quietly follow behind him, following the trail to find the Lair of the Assassin Sect and wipe out all those detestable KB members.


    Once the Envoy from the Assassin Sect successfully fled the valley, Yan Fei finally stopped holding back. The drone opened fire with full force, the two 30-millimeter naval cannons continuously switching shells, attacking the few remaining enemies below.


    In less than five minutes, all the personnel inside the valley had been mercilessly killed by the drone. Under the Quantum Radar¡¯s scanning function, no one could be lucky enough to survive. Even those attempting to play dead were found due to the difference in body temperature by the Quantum Radar, and then received a 30-millimeter cannon shell from the drone, dying completely and cleanly.


    In the valley, a live scene of bloody slaughter!


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 Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Chapter 135: Biochemical Weapon

    Chapter 239: Chapter 135: Biochemical Weapon


    The Red Helmet organization nestled in the valley, once reveling in dreams of glory and wealth as they were about to go out and assist The United States of America in harming their own citizens, never anticipated that before they could leave the valley, they would meet their untimely end, with the entire leadership of the organization wiped out. Without these treacherous leaders, the rest of the Red Helmet members could hardly make any waves.


    Yan Fei had never expected that his strike to eliminate the hidden dangers in China¡¯s Greater Northwest would incidentally help the Syrian government get rid of a major menace. Not only did he ensure the safety of the people within Syria, but he also prevented them from being unjustly attacked by Allied Forces led by The United States of America, which could be considered a significant favor to the Syrian government forces.


    The members of the KB Organization were also completely wiped out in the Drone¡¯s attack, unable to continue their reign of terror. Their aspirations to restore their ancestors¡¯ glory could now only be pursued in Hell. It¡¯s unclear whether Hell¡¯s devil and their master have a good relationship, or whether they would allow these KB members to build their own forces in Hell. The elimination of these KB members also thoroughly resolved a major concern for China and eliminated the hidden danger in the Greater Northwest. Unfortunately for Yan Fei, he could not publicize this victory and had to remain an unsung hero behind the scenes.


    As for the death of the American general Lynch and the several hundred American soldiers he led, they got what they deserved. On the surface, they intervened in the Middle East conflict under the guise of righteousness in combating KB militants, but secretly they nurtured and funded these KB militants to achieve their own unspeakable aims, making them even more detestable than the KB militants. Thus, Yan Fei felt no psychological burden in eliminating these US Forces. However, with The United States of America¡¯s military strength being incredibly formidable, even with the Drone at hand, Yan Fei was still far from being a match for the US Forces, and he wasn¡¯t audacious enough to confront them directly. But the fortuitous chance to eliminate some wicked American soldiers here somewhat fulfilled a small wish of his.


    On the cliffs flanking the valley, some American lookouts and snipers were still hiding. Watching the Drone¡¯s massacre of the Allied Forces in the valley from their lofty vantage points, they were terrified by the Drone¡¯s fearsome power. Their first instinct was to contact their base in the hopes of securing fire support from the US Forces. Sadly for them, Yan Fei had destroyed their communication vehicle at the first opportunity, leaving them unable to reach the US Forces from this wilderness.


    Then they discovered that the Drone, which had slaughtered the Allied Forces in the valley, was ascending towards them, hovering in front of them. They realized this was a bad omen, but before they could react, the Drone¡¯s naval cannon opened fire, and a few aircraft cannon shells killed all the remaining combat personnel of the US Forces in hiding.


    With that, aside from the envoy from the Assassin Sect that Yan Fei deliberately let escape, all the Allied Forces in the valley were annihilated with none spared. Even the fleeing envoy from the Assassin Sect was under constant surveillance by the Drone Quantum Radar.


    The Drone hovered over the valley for a while, reconfirming that not a single enemy soldier remained alive on the ground. The Drone then began to descend in altitude, the cockpit door opened upward, and Yan Fei jumped out, leaping to the ground from high above and stirring up a cloud of yellow dust as he landed firmly on the earth.


    With Yan Fei¡¯s current strength, jumping from dozens of meters high posed no risk of injury. Standing on the ground, he saw the valley strewn with craters of various sizes and the charred wreckage of exploded vehicles, with a multitude of enemy corpses nearby.


    The corpses were horrific, some dismembered, some with guts spilling out, or heads blown apart with brains splattered. Body parts were scattered everywhere, fresh blood still oozing out, only to be quickly absorbed by the sandy earth and vanish from sight. However, the blood dyed the sandy ground a vivid red, creating a sinister sight.


    Walking past these gruesomely dead bodies, Yan Fei was unmoved. He had grown from his early severe reaction upon first seeing a corpse to now being able to calmly face even more terrifying piles of them.


    As Yan Fei made his way among the bodies, he discovered that not all transport vehicles had been blown up by the Drone¡ªsome had miraculously survived the blasts. He began carefully checking those vehicles and found a large stash of Weapons and ammunition. The markings on these items revealed that they were brand-new products from The United States of America, intended to support the KB militants for KB Attacks.


    Previously, when Yan Fei had scanned the F-15 Fighter Jet in Japan, he had entered a small Military Arsenal of the US Forces and collected some ammunition. At that time, however, his Universal Space was small, and he didn¡¯t collect much. Moreover, most of these Weapons and ammunition were nearly depleted after successive battles.


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í??.§ã¦Ï


    Yan Fei¡¯s mission in the Middle East was to utterly destroy the Assassin Sect, and to achieve this goal, many battles were inevitable. Relying solely on his own strength was hardly sufficient; he needed additional Weapons, and quite a few of them. The discovery of these Weapons and ammunition prompted him to immediately transfer them to his Universal Space. Any Weapon and ammunition would be useful someday, so he could not go wrong by keeping them.


    Yan Fei was clearing the battlefield as he collected the weapons and ammunition left on the vehicles. Then he saw a red-helmeted member of the mercenary group, killed by the explosion, lying next to a transport vehicle up ahead. Upon closer inspection, he found that this red-helmet was the very one who had been bought off by Lynch. His heart stirred, and from a distance, he noticed that the transport vehicle next to the mercenary had not been destroyed. However, peering through the gap in the canvas cover that had already been ripped open, Yan Fei discovered something odd inside the vehicle.


    Remembering the conversation between Lynch and this red-helmeted member, Yan Fei immediately took out a gas mask from the Universal Space and put it on his head. He then dressed in protective garment, covering himself thoroughly, before carefully approaching the transport vehicle. He pulled back the canvas at the rear of the vehicle and saw a massive container inside. On this container, a toxic skull symbol was painted, along with a string of English letters. Yan Fei immediately recognized what these letters meant¡ªit spelled ¡°Novichok.¡±


    Under normal circumstances, Yan Fei would not have known what ¡°Novichok¡± was, but earlier that year, there had been a poisoning incident involving a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. The incident had caused quite a stir, with complexities and ambiguities leaving everyone unsure of what really happened. The British were adamant that Russia, their archenemy, was behind it, based on the nerve agent ¡°Novichok¡± found at the scene, which was a chemical weapon unique to Russia. This had led to a series of diplomatic disputes among several countries.


    Yan Fei had followed the developments of the Russian former spy¡¯s poisoning with curiosity, but had not seen any conclusive results. He simply remembered the name of the nerve agent ¡°Novichok¡± that was repeatedly mentioned in the case because the name appeared so frequently it was hard for him not to remember. Now that Yan Fei had encountered this nerve agent, he suddenly realized that Russia had indeed been framed by Britain and The United States of America. As a world leader in technology, how could the US not be able to replicate Russia¡¯s nerve agent ¡°Novichok¡±? It was clear that Russia was set up by the US and Britain, but Yan Fei wasn¡¯t particularly fond of Russia, so he felt no obligation to help clear their name.


    After some thought, Yan Fei still decided to place the container filled with ¡°Novichok¡± into the Universal Space. It was a biochemical weapon, a weapon of mass destruction, which could be useful at any time. Yan Fei then found a manual on how to use the nerve agent ¡°Novichok¡± in the transport vehicle. It turned out that the US Forces, fearing another error by the red-helmeted members, had made a detailed instruction manual. Anyone could use this highly toxic nerve agent if they followed the instructions provided in the manual.


    Upon seeing this product manual, Yan Fei sighed. Those red-helmeted members believed that after completing their final task they could escape their misery and live happily ever after in western countries, not realizing that the US had prepared to abandon them after using them. As soon as the mercenaries had served their purpose, they would be immediately eliminated by the US Forces. Even the product manual contained traps¡ªif operated as instructed, it would cause the nerve agent to erupt abruptly, killing the red-helmeted members on the spot. Given the infamy of the mercenaries in the West, their deaths would stir up public opinion, which, with public support, allowed them to achieve their strategic objectives in Syria.


    The reason Yan Fei dared to take the container filled with ¡°Novichok¡± into Universal Space was that just after he had uploaded the product usage instructions into the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database, the Auxiliary Brain quickly identified several inconsistencies. Following the instructions would undoubtedly trigger an immediate explosion of the container. However, after analyzing the container¡¯s structure and combing through the properties of ¡°Novichok,¡± the Auxiliary Brain deduced the correct method for utilizing the nerve agent. Hence, while for others the container was a horrifying suicide bomb, for Yan Fei, it was an excellent biochemical weapon.


    If Yan Fei¡¯s goal was the complete annihilation of the Assassin Sect, he would need immense strength. Though the Drone Avatar was powerful, it did not guarantee the total eradication of the Assassin Sect. With the container of ¡°Novichok¡± nerve agent now in his possession, Yan Fei¡¯s chances of success had increased significantly.


    After taking the container, there was no longer a single intact transport vehicle left in the valley. The weapons and ammunition in the other transport vehicles had exploded during the Drone¡¯s attack and could no longer be used. However, Yan Fei had already collected a lot of practical weapons, and with the addition of the terrifying nerve agent ¡°Novichok,¡± he was quite content.


    The Drones then began to land on the ground, Yan Fei returned to the cockpit, the cockpit door closed, and the Drones quickly ascended, flying away into the distance, disappearing amid the blood and fire of the valley.


    In the valley left behind the Drones, corpses were everywhere, blood was everywhere, and fires were rampant, as if it were a scene of bloody slaughter straight from Hell. Who knows what theories others will come up with when they discover this site of massacre, and who or what they will suspect as the true culprit?


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 Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: Chapter 136: Found the Target

    Chapter 240: Chapter 136: Found the Target


    The drone flew slowly through the mountain range, and even though it was deep into the night, it never once let its guard down. Utilizing the mountains and terrain to conceal its presence, it carefully tracked the envoy of the Assassin Sect ahead. The envoy was exceedingly cunning; after escaping the valley, he first cautiously fled to the south, then turned east, and continued heading south again.


    Yan Fei, sitting inside the drone, monitored the Assassin Sect envoy¡¯s erratic movements and found no discernible pattern, noting that the route seemed to diverge further from the correct location he had previously deduced. Despite sensing something was amiss, Yan Fei did not interfere with the envoy¡¯s movements.


    Sure enough, after several changes in direction, the envoy shifted his course from west to northeast, heading straight for the area Yan Fei had suspected earlier. This time his path was a direct line, no longer meandering.


    After all the circling, more than four hours had passed and the sky was beginning to lighten. The drone, equipped with powerful quantum radar, was not worried about losing track of a single individual, so it hung back behind the envoy without arousing suspicion. Even so, the envoy remained extremely cautious, making several more loops before returning to the main path.


    As the envoy pressed on, Yan Fei confirmed that his destination was indeed the region suspected to be the headquarters of the Assassin Sect. The envoy moved swiftly among the steep mountains, occasionally hiding his figure and vocalizing false signals to throw off any potential followers, exhibiting great caution. However, with the quantum radar¡¯s scanning, these maneuvers were quite comical.


    In the end, the Assassin Sect envoy arrived at the base of a towering mountain and entered a cave, never to reappear. The drone stealthily approached the area and used its quantum radar to scan the terrain, discovering many caves of varying sizes under the mountain, each with traces of human activity.


    Since the quantum radar could not penetrate thick rocks, it was unable to see deep into the caves. That meant Yan Fei suddenly lost the trail of the Assassin Sect envoy. However, far from being disappointed, Yan Fei was actually excited.


    The drone hovered at a considerable distance from the cave, peering through the gap between two large rocks. Since entering the cave, the envoy had not been seen again. With the quantum radar in full surveillance mode, no personnel movement was detected within a fifty-kilometer radius, suggesting that the headquarters of the Assassin Sect might indeed be located within that cave. Despite various setbacks, Yan Fei had finally found his objective.


    The mountain over the cave was majestic, yet, curiously, its summit was not covered in snow. Could this be the Daxue Mountain famed by the Assassin Sect, albeit somewhat different from what was expected?


    By now, the sky was fully bright, and under the drone¡¯s diligent watch, the Assassin Sect envoy was no longer seen. To avoid misjudgment, the drone periodically activated its quantum radar for broad-range scans to confirm that the envoy had not left the mountain. However, enhancing the quantum radar¡¯s scanning power quickly drained the drone¡¯s energy points. Coupled with the previous evening¡¯s long flights and combat use, the drone energy points had dropped below ten thousand.


    Despite this consumption of energy points, Yan Fei was virtually certain that this was the headquarters of the Assassin Sect, making the power expenditure worthwhile. Finding the headquarters meant Yan Fei was no longer in a rush. With the drone¡¯s energy points low and its weapons depleted from the previous night¡¯s combat, its combat power was significantly reduced, leaving Yan Fei no choice but to wait for the drone to recover to its peak fighting capacity.


    Yan Fei decided to wait silently for his opportunity. If the Assassin Sect¡¯s headquarters were indeed inside the cave, then the Drone Avatar would be of little use for the moment. After all, even though the drone was impressive, it could not enter the cave. Ultimately, it would still rely on Yan Fei himself to penetrate the cave and eliminate the enemies within.


    If it had been before, Yan Fei would have had reservations about entering the cave himself, since he knew nothing of its interior. If a super expert, combined with a group attack, was inside, he could be in grave danger despite his weapons from the Universal Space. Yan Fei desired revenge but was not foolish enough to throw his life away. A failed vengeance that left him trapped inside would have been a loss not worth taking.


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í??.§ã¦Ï


    However, after acquiring the deadly nerve agent ¡°Novichok,¡± Yan Fei had a new battle plan. Once confirming the cave as the Assassin Sect headquarters, he would infiltrate and locate the ventilation shafts, then release the poisonous gas inside, killing everyone within. This way, there would be no need for a death match with the enemy, and with his current skills, escaping would not be too difficult.


    Under the assault of the poison gas, those in the confined cave would be helplessly killed. And for those few who might escape, the moment they showed their faces outside the cave, the drone hovering in the sky would fire full throttle, annihilating them all. Even if there were a super expert inside, once they left the cave, they would not escape the drone¡¯s attacks. With ¡°Novichok¡± at his disposal, Yan Fei was confident in wiping out the opposition.


    If this was not the headquarters of the Assassin Sect, then the envoy would eventually leave. By following him, Yan Fei could still locate the main base. Having sorted out domestic affairs before leaving China, Yan Fei had ample time to wear down the opposition.


    Yan Fei had finalized his next battle plan and calmed his mind. What he needed to do now was to determine the true nature of this cave and see if it was really the headquarters of the Assassin Sect, while waiting for a drone data refresh.


    The drone¡¯s attack in the valley had been fierce, but it had consumed a massive amount of the drone¡¯s weapon ammunition. The drone now had only one-sixth of its previous ammunition, and combined with the lack of Energy Points, its remaining combat power wasn¡¯t much. Since Yan Fei had followed the envoy of the Assassin Sect to this place, he was no longer in a hurry. As long as he played his moves carefully, he would naturally be able to exterminate the entire Assassin organization.


    Thus, Yan Fei hid within a cliff five kilometers away from the cave and continued to observe the situation near the cave. He had previously used Quantum Radar to survey the terrain, but the Quantum Radar couldn¡¯t provide real-time images, so Yan Fei, although he had the terrain map of the area by nightfall, couldn¡¯t see the specifics outside of the mountain. After daylight, the drone collected images from around the area, instantly reconstructing the actual terrain map.


    At the base of that large mountain, there were many caves of varying sizes. Not just on this mountain, the bases of several nearby mountains also had caves, though not as many as the ones in this large mountain. The larger caves in the big mountain appeared to be around four to five meters high and five to six meters wide, large enough for vehicles to pass through. The smaller caves were just tens of centimeters high, where humans could only crawl forward. The cave that the envoy had just entered was about one meter in diameter. Outside these caves, there was a highway leading to the outside world.


    The area was littered with yellow sand, devoid of vegetation, making the highway inconspicuous, almost unrecognizable as a highway. With the wind blowing, the sand would move and immediately cover up any tracks of vehicles, making it look like nothing more than a stretch of beach ¡ª impossible to tell a highway ran through there. However, during the daytime, one could still vaguely make out the semblance of a road beneath from the sky.


    One could only wonder if there had been any recent traffic on the highway, or if it was an abandoned road. Due to the constant shifting sands driven by the strong winds, it was impossible to see any traces of vehicle movement from above, which is why Yan Fei hadn¡¯t discovered the road with his Quantum Radar before.


    Yan Fei used the drone to monitor the highway and the caves at the base of the mountain, occasionally using Quantum Radar to check if anyone was leaving the area. However, everything seemed calm and uneventful.


    Just like that, a day quickly passed, the sun went down, and darkness enveloped the surroundings once again. The drone continued hiding between two huge rocks, monitoring the road below and the distant caves. With the Autonomous Monitoring system of the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei didn¡¯t need to pay constant attention, so he even had time to sleep in the cockpit, nourish himself with food prepared from the Universal Space, and ready himself for the upcoming battle.


    What frustrated Yan Fei was that, under the watch of the Auxiliary Brain, there had been no sign of anyone entering or leaving the cave, nor had any animals been detected. If it weren¡¯t for the sighting of the Assassin Sect¡¯s envoy entering the cave the previous night, Yan Fei might even doubt whether anyone was there at all. With such a harsh environment, how could it possibly be the headquarters of a major organization?


    It wasn¡¯t until after ten o¡¯clock local time that Yan Fei hadn¡¯t detected any activity in the area. Just as his patience was running out and he was about to take the risk of entering the cave to explore, a roaring sound of a vehicle suddenly came from the highway outside. Shortly after, an old-fashioned cargo truck covered with tarpaulin drove along the highway. When it reached right below the drone¡¯s hiding spot among the giant rocks, there was a loud ¡°bang,¡± and the truck began to brake, then came to a halt. A tire on the old truck had accidentally run over a sharp stone hidden in the yellow sand, causing a blowout.


    The truck stopped, and the driver got out to inspect. Upon discovering the flat tire, he slapped the back of the truck and began to replace the wheel. The canvas on the back of the truck was then torn open, and a group of people jumped out of the truck, beginning to stretch and move about on the ground, waiting for the repair to be completed.


    Yan Fei¡¯s vision was now extraordinary, and even in the dark, he could see the people from the vehicle below. They were all Arabs with covered faces and carried AK47 automatic rifles, clearly armed militants in disguise. Among these Arabs were two Chinese individuals, but they were being supported down from the truck by the armed militants, and their eyes were blindfolded, obviously to prevent them from seeing their surroundings.


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 Chapter 241 - Chapter 241: Chapter 137: Strictly Guarded

    Chapter 241: Chapter 137: Strictly Guarded


    Yan Fei was surprised to see Chinese people here. At first, he thought the two Chinese were hostages captured by militants, but upon closer inspection, he realized their hands and feet were free and not bound. Moreover, the militants¡¯ attitude towards them was quite polite, as if they had no intention of mistreating them apart from preventing them from seeing the outside.


    Upon closer examination, Yan Fei felt something was off because he recognized one of the Chinese people. Although the man¡¯s eyes were covered with a black cloth, Yan Fei could make out his facial features. It was Yang Wanlin, who had visited Dream Technology and had dealings with Yan Fei. Later on, Yan Fei learned from Lu Pingping that this Yang Wanlin was actually from the Yang Family of Beijing, the younger brother of Yang Liu and the uncle of Yang Song.


    But why was Yang Wanlin here in a place suspected to be the headquarters of the Assassin Sect? What did the presence of someone from the Yang Family here indicate? Moreover, Yang Wanlin wasn¡¯t a hostage; could it be that he was a guest invited by the Assassin Sect? Were they also aiming for that mountain up ahead?


    The other Chinese person following Yang Wanlin was a sturdy middle-aged man who was carrying a black bag on his back, which seemed to contain something resembling a stick. Although Yan Fei couldn¡¯t see the man¡¯s eyes, he felt an incredibly strong aura emanating from him, an aura that even made Yan Fei inwardly shiver. What was the relationship between this man and Yang Wanlin? Could it be that he was Yang Wanlin¡¯s bodyguard?


    As soon as Yan Fei spotted Yang Wanlin below, numerous thoughts flashed through his mind, and he felt that the situation was somewhat intricate and perhaps not as simple as he had imagined.


    The vehicles below started to change a tire while the armed militants chose to rest on the nearby stones, with some starting to smoke and chat among themselves. Yang Wanlin and the sturdy middle-aged man also sat on stones to rest but remained silent. One of the militants, who seemed to have an urgent need, said something to his companions and then went to squat behind a distant rock to defecate.


    Seeing this scene, Yan Fei immediately devised a plan. He quickly exited the Drone Cockpit and began to jump down, pushing off any rocks that blocked his way with an agility that even surpassed that of a climbing monkey. In less than ten seconds, Yan Fei had leaped from high above to the yellow sand below. He was very careful not to make a sound and went unnoticed by everyone else.


    Yan Fei covered his nose and mouth and suddenly appeared behind the defecating militant. He grabbed the man¡¯s neck and twisted it with force, breaking it. The defecating militant could never have imagined being assaulted while in such a compromising situation and died without a chance to resist.


    Enduring the stench of feces, Yan Fei began to strip the clothes off the militant. During the earlier struggle, some feces had smeared on the militant¡¯s clothing, making it unpleasant smelling. Yan Fei suppressed the feeling of nausea and put on the smelly clothes, then wrapped the militant¡¯s headscarf around his own face. Next, he repeatedly flexed his body, activating his muscles, organs, and bones to change his physique until he matched the unfortunate victim. Just like that, without any noise, Yan Fei had transformed into one of the militants below.


    Yan Fei had intended to store the unlucky man¡¯s body in the Universal Space but decided against it, considering the man hadn¡¯t cleaned himself after defecating. Instead, he simply hid the body behind some rocks and covered it with yellow sand. After finishing, Yan Fei shouldered the AK Rifle from the ground and slowly walked back, blending into the resting crowd.


    The others noticed the foul smell coming from Yan Fei and distanced themselves, effectively isolating him. This actually made it easier for Yan Fei to infiltrate the group without being discovered. Among them, only the sturdy middle-aged man whose eyes were covered sensed something was amiss. However, because he was blindfolded and unaware of the exact situation outside, he just gave Yan Fei¡¯s direction a few extra glances before turning away and remaining still.


    As soon as the transportation vehicle¡¯s new tire was installed, it was ready to move again. The lead small-time leader gave a shout and everyone quickly dropped their cigarettes and climbed aboard the vehicle. Some still kept their distance from Yan Fei¡¯s unpleasant smell and chose not to speak to him, which kept Yan Fei¡¯s disguise from being found out.


    The vehicles continued their journey and really did arrive at the cave at the base of the mountain ahead. The vehicle didn¡¯t stop but directly entered through the largest cave entrance. Through the gaps in the canvas cover of the truck, Yan Fei could see there were two surveillance cameras at the entrance of the cave and two more hidden openings resembling machine gun bunkers. The cameras even shifted as they entered the cave, which made him inwardly alarmed. If he hadn¡¯t blended into this group, he might have been spotted as soon as he entered the cave and would have been attacked by those bunker-mounted guns. Although he wasn¡¯t afraid of these attacks, it would surely have alerted the enemies inside the cave. If they discovered the terror that was Yan Fei, they would likely choose to scatter and flee, making it impossible for him to complete his task of annihilating the organization.


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    The cave was not only spacious but also long. With twists and turns inside, the vehicle drove nearly seven to eight hundred meters within before finally stopping in a huge cavern. This cavern was very large, akin to a mall¡¯s parking lot, and housed many other vehicles, including not just transport trucks but also armored vehicles.


    The large cavern was not only linked to the main passage through which Yan Fei and his group had entered, but it was also connected to many other corridors of various sizes. Yan Fei immediately understood that these passages must lead to the entrances of the various caves outside. There were many routes to enter this large cavern, not just the one they had driven through, which explained why the escaping Assassin Sect Envoy had chosen to come in through another cave.


    After entering the cavern, the transportation vehicle stopped, and the masked leader shouted. Everyone stood up, carrying weapons to jump out of the car, with Yang Wanlin and the stocky middle-aged man being assisted out of the vehicle by the other masked militants.


    Yan Fei had previously learned three foreign languages through Knowledge Infusion, but unfortunately, Arabic was not included. By common sense, he wouldn¡¯t understand what the masked leader was saying; however, he was connected to the Drone outside and could invoke the translation technology within the Auxiliary Brain at any time. With the instant translation provided by the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei understood what the other party had said right away.


    Of course, since this translation content required a transfer through the Auxiliary Brain, the response time would be a bit longer, and he would reveal flaws during interactions with others. Fortunately, these masked militants seldom spoke to each other, avoiding much communication, and thus no one noticed anything abnormal about Yan Fei, the impostor.


    As Yan Fei and the other masked figures jumped out of the vehicle, he found himself standing in a large square with a metal gate ahead. There were several surveillance cameras in front of the metal gate, and next to it were two bunkers, each with heavy machine guns peering out of the windows. As they disembarked, the machine guns in the bunkers started to turn, aiming at them.


    The masked leader removed the cloth covering his face and revealed himself to be a dark-skinned Arab man. He pressed on an area of the metal gate, and immediately a device extended from the gate. The leader leaned his face close to the device, and a red laser beam scanned his facial features and iris from top to bottom. Then the leader placed the palm of his right hand on another device, successfully obtaining his fingerprint. After the leader¡¯s physical data had been collected, the device retracted into the metal gate.


    Finally, the leader said, ¡°Open sesame!¡±


    Upon detecting the leader¡¯s voice, the lock of the metal gate completely verified his identity. They heard a ¡°click¡± sound, and the metal gate actually opened.


    Watching the entire identity verification process, Yan Fei broke out in a cold sweat. He had just been thinking about how to break into this cave, not realizing it was so heavily guarded inside. Had he actually forced his way in, he may have been discovered before he even reached this metal gate. And even if he had managed to break inside after much difficulty, the people behind this gate would have probably already fled. Besides, the metal gate was immensely sturdy, and he might not have had the strength to break through it.


    Yan Fei had been naive earlier, hoping to release the nerve agent ¡°Novichok¡± outside the cave and use its spreading to kill those inside. But once he entered the cave, he realized he was sorely mistaken. The wind in the cave was blowing from the inside out. Thus, even if he released the nerve agent at the cave¡¯s entrance, the gas wouldn¡¯t enter the cave and would pose no threat to the people inside. The only way to annihilate everyone inside would be to locate the cave¡¯s air intake and release the gas there.


    The leader covered his face with a headscarf once again, assuming his previous masked appearance, and then led the way into the metal gate. Following his lead, the other masked individuals, including Yang Wanlin and the stocky middle-aged man, went through the metal gate, with Yan Fei hurriedly following. Upon entering, Yan Fei discovered a straight, wide road inside, with several electric cars parked alongside. And behind the metal gate stood more than a dozen fully armed black-robed warriors brandishing weapons, cautiously scanning the square outside while keeping an eye on the recently entered masked group.


    The leading masked figure spoke a few words to the black-robed warriors and then entered a nearby sealed room to make a call. When he came out, the black-robed warrior gestured, and one of the parked electric cars drove over. Once Yan Fei and the others boarded the electric car, it started up immediately and began driving deeper along the corridor.


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 Chapter 242 - Chapter 242: Chapter 138: City in the Mountains

    Chapter 242: Chapter 138: City in the Mountains


    The electric car moved forward, and Yan Fei, who was on the car, observed the surroundings while using the Auxiliary Brain to build a model of the cave in the database. From the outside, the cave looked unimpressive, but who knew there would be such a vast and expansive world within. Originally, this interconnected cave system was formed naturally, but it was later artificially expanded and repaired to become the colossal scale it was now.


    Yan Fei was constantly connected to his Drone Avatar, and by measuring the position and distance between his actual body and the Drone Avatar, he could determine his current location. Therefore, in the database of the Auxiliary Brain, any place Yan Fei passed would automatically appear in the cave model. The whole process was like the fog of war in a game map; as Yan Fei moved, the fog automatically dispersed, allowing him to see his position.


    In the cave model, the Auxiliary Brain also automatically marked various data, including the direction of the cave¡¯s extension, length, altitude, and even the distance to the mountain outside, all of which were detailed. With this model and the data, Yan Fei could accurately know his precise position inside the cave, avoid getting lost, and greatly facilitate his upcoming actions.


    By this time, Yan Fei was pretty sure that this was the Headquarters of the Assassin Sect. Apart from the Assassin Sect, no one else had the strength to construct such an immense mountain cave here. Knowing he had found the right place, he became even more cautious.


    The electric car swiftly traversed the tunnel, which was very straight and flat at the beginning, but after turning a corner, it became winding and twisty. Judging by the walls of the cave, it was clear that it was originally a natural cave that the Assassin Sect had built upon, which had led to its current massive scale.


    After several turns and changes in elevation and due to poor lighting inside the cave, Yan Fei¡¯s sense of direction had gradually disappeared. If it had been anyone else, they would have lost their way by now. But with the guidance of the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s model, Yan Fei knew exactly where he was, what direction he was facing, and the distance from the external mountain. He observed the passage he had just passed through and noticed several thick metal doors with Heavy Machine Guns positioned next to them. Under such a fire blockade, combined with the indestructible metal doors, it would be very hard for any enemies to breach the cave.


    After driving for more than twenty minutes, navigating many twists and turns, climbs and descents, the electric car finally stopped at the end of the tunnel. What appeared in front of Yan Fei was a huge cave with a large parking lot in the middle that had several electric cars parked inside.


    In front of the cave, there were about a dozen Black-Robed Warriors guarding the area, with four large elevators embedded in the cliff behind them. Besides these, there were no other exits. As soon as they saw the incoming electric car, the warriors immediately approached to inquire. The leader of the masked armed personnel revealed his face, explained a few words, and the Black-Robed Warriors waved them through, activating the elevator behind them.


    Led by the armored group¡¯s leader, they entered one of the elevators which had no floor numbers, just simple buttons for up, down, open, and close. The leader pressed the up button, the elevator doors automatically closed, and they began to ascend.


    To Yan Fei¡¯s senses, the elevator seemed to ascend for a long time, the exact distance unknown. According to the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s model, the elevator kept rising until it had ascended three hundred and forty meters before stopping. When the elevator came to a halt, Yan Fei stepped out and found himself in an enormous cave.


    This cave was like a commercial square in a human city; although not very large, the square was bustling with people, including carefree children, women veiled in black, and businessmen selling goods¡ªthey all came together to form a lively market scene.


    The square was connected by several roads, with people coming and going. From Yan Fei¡¯s viewpoint, he could vaguely see houses at the end of the roads, although he had no idea how deep they ran. Just seeing the external scale allowed one to imagine the enormity of the space inside.


    Suspended right in the middle of the cave¡¯s ceiling was a huge flag that Yan Fei was very familiar with, the flag of the Assassin Sect. Seeing this flag, Yan Fei knew he was in the right place, the very headquarters of the Assassin Sect.


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    This space was inside the mountain, lit by electricity from an unknown source, which made the schedule inside a bit chaotic. While it was the early hours of the morning outside and everyone had started resting, inside was a scene of bustling activity.


    Looking at this sprawling underground city, Yan Fei marveled in his heart. To build such a city within the mountain must have taken tremendous effort and resources, probably only a power like the Assassin Sect with a thousand-year legacy had the time and capability to accomplish it. While the city heavily utilized the original natural caves, the fact that such a monumental task was achieved on that basis was almost inconceivable.


    Yan Fei was shocked by the scale of this city within the mountains, but the other masked armed warriors seemed quite accustomed to this view, displaying no sign of surprise. Only the children nearby exhibited excitement when they saw the masked warriors returning from their tasks, cheering and shouting loudly to express their utmost respect. The masked women also respectfully bowed to the warriors¡ªit seemed that those returning from their tasks were quite popular within the Assassin Sect.


    However, the masked armed warriors did not respond to the salutes of the children and women, acting as if such adulation was nothing new. Led by the head of the masked warriors, the group continued on their way. After passing through the bustling square, they entered a corridor with rooms carved out of the stone walls. Over the stone doors hung the Assassin Sect¡¯s banners, and Arabic inscriptions labeled them as ¡°training rooms.¡±


    As Yan Fei walked along, he heard the sounds of strenuous Kung Fu practice from some of the stone rooms, while others resonated with the sounds of modern firearms being used. And then, there were rooms from which occasional screams could be heard, along with loud scolding; it was unclear what exactly was happening inside.


    The masked warriors showed no emotional reaction to these noises. Yang Wanlin, caught in their midst, became visibly anxious upon hearing the screams, his heart pounding with fear. In stark contrast, the sturdy middle-aged man remained composed, without any trace of negativity, even helping Yang Wanlin to keep walking forward.


    After passing the training rooms, the group found themselves facing a dead end. In front of them stood a sheer cliff, but there were two openings carved out of it, leading to an upward-sloping cableway. At the entrance, a cable car was stationed, guarded by Black Robe Warriors who were more stringently posted than at previous checkpoints¡ªindicating the significance of the destination beyond the cableway.


    Following a negotiation by the lead masked warrior and a phone call made in an enclosed room, they were finally cleared to board the cableway car. Then, the cableway activated and began transporting them upward.


    Yan Fei observed the clearly man-made marks along the side of the cableway, finding it almost unbelievable. He hadn¡¯t expected the terrain of this mountain city to be so complex. Using electric cars and elevators, they had already ascended over eight hundred meters in altitude, and now, this cableway was continuing to carry them upwards. He wondered how the Assassin Sect had discovered this natural cave system in the mountain and transformed it into a city.


    The cableway was extraordinarily long; the cable car traveled through the air for more than half an hour before reaching the upper terminal. His Auxiliary Brain had calculated that they had ascended another 2000 meters. Counting from where Yan Fei first entered the cave, he had now climbed 2800 meters above his original altitude. With the original height of the cave, Yan Fei was now situated at an altitude of 3500 meters.


    According to the model in the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei had left the towering Daxue Mountain behind, now having ascended along an incline to the highest peak of the adjacent mountain range. The Auxiliary Brain¡¯s data indicated he was now less than two hundred meters from the summit of that peak.


    Upon reaching this height, Yan Fei felt the cold, but with his current strength, the severity of the chill had no effect on him. The rest of the masked armed personnel, including Yang Wanlin, shivered slightly from the cold, except for the solid middle-aged man, who displayed no unusual reaction.


    The terminal point of the cableway was still a vast square, seemingly very open. There were fully armed Black Robe Warriors patrolling the area, and a few bunkers fitted with heavy weaponry were nearby. Due to the sharp drop in temperature, snow blanketed the square. Illuminated by the lights, the snow reflected brightly, creating a world of white everywhere.


    Yan Fei couldn¡¯t help but feel amazement; he had never imagined that such a snowy world could exist within a mountain. He had known that the headquarters of the Assassin Sect were at the summit of Daxue Mountain, but he never thought that Daxue Mountain was not the exterior mountain but a city within the mountain. However, considering the altitude, it was not unreasonable to describe this place as the summit of Daxue Mountain, since it was only about two hundred meters below the actual summit.


    The exterior peak of the mountain had no snow cover, yet the square inside the mountain was filled with snow. If Yan Fei had not entered the mountain himself, he couldn¡¯t have fathomed that such a surreal and wondrous place existed in the world.


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 Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: Chapter 139: Sudden Realization

    Chapter 243: Chapter 139: Sudden Realization


    Upon reaching this square, security measures seemed to be even more stringent. However, the masked leader of the armed personnel appeared to hold a high status there. When the black-robed warriors who came forward to inspect them caught sight of the true face of this masked leader, they saluted him and immediately allowed them to pass.


    It took the group more than ten minutes to walk across the square before they finally arrived outside a stone chamber that had been carved out of a rock wall. At the entrance of the stone chamber, a team of black-robed warriors was performing guard duty. The leader of the masked militants stepped forward and whispered a few words to one of the black-robed guards. The guard promptly pushed open the door and entered the stone chamber. After a while, the guard came out and spoke a few words to the masked leader.


    Then the masked leader led the people behind him through the stone door and into the stone chamber. As soon as Yan Fei entered, he found the chamber to be extremely spacious, with several giant stone pillars supporting the middle. It seemed that the chamber had been forcibly excavated out of the mountain¡¯s rock wall. The chamber was circular in shape, completely surrounded by hard rock.


    The chamber was brightly lit, and there was a circle of seats in the middle of the room, which were already filled with people. The spot that seemed intended for the main seat was empty, but there was a smaller table next to it, behind which sat a burly man with a scar-covered face and a big beard. Yan Fei recognized him instantly as the Assassin Sect envoy who had cruelly slit Liu Tingting¡¯s throat in the video. Behind these people, a giant Assassin Sect flag was displayed.


    In this place, Yan Fei saw his greatest enemy, the big-bearded man, but he didn¡¯t immediately lash out. Instead, he carefully observed the surroundings. The seats around him were filled with people of various skin colors, but Arabs were the majority. They were eating meat heartily and laughing loudly. In their midst, a group of masked, seductive women was dancing. To the sounds of mysterious, ancient music, these masked women moved their bodies, teasing the primal impulses of the humans present.


    Upon seeing the masked militants¡¯ squad coming in from outside, they immediately stopped their banter. The music in the room also came to an immediate halt, the group of masked women stopped dancing, bowed, and then left after saying their goodbyes.


    Yan Fei also spotted that Assassin Sect envoy named Salek, who he had followed to find the Assassin Sect¡¯s headquarters. Unlike his previous abject escape, Salek¡¯s face now glowed with health. He looked at Yang Wanlin without noticing Yan Fei among the crowd.


    The big-bearded man was obviously the boss of the room. He said, ¡°Ali, remove the black cloth from our esteemed guest¡¯s face!¡±


    The masked leader named Ali first pulled down the headscarf covering his own face, then with a wave of his hand, two subordinates stepped forward and removed the black cloth tied around the eyes of Yang Wanlin and the middle-aged man. Yang Wanlin took a while to get used to the light in the room, rubbing his eyes for some time before he could see properly, while the middle-aged man carefully surveyed his surroundings, a look of shock on his face.


    Switching to English, the big-bearded man said, ¡°Mr. Yang Wanlin, please take a seat.¡±


    Yang Wanlin sat down in the chair pointed out by the big-bearded man, while the middle-aged man stood behind Yang Wanlin, apparently his bodyguard, responsible for his safety.


    Looking around at the people, Yang Wanlin felt somewhat afraid and asked in English, ¡°Honorable envoy of the Assassin Sect, may I ask why you have summoned me here?¡±


    The big-bearded man, who was all smiles a moment ago, suddenly threw down the lamb chop he held and flew into a rage upon hearing Yang Wanlin¡¯s words. He said, ¡°You Chinese People are all deceitful! Our Assassin Sect¡¯s decision to cooperate with you this time has led us into a major trap. You must compensate us for the losses from this operation!¡±


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    Seeing the big-bearded man¡¯s anger, Yang Wanlin was taken aback, but he still said, ¡°Respected envoy, I truly don¡¯t understand what you mean by that? Keep in mind that it was your Sect¡¯s people who carried out the kidnapping operation. If the kidnapping failed, how can you lay the responsibility at our feet?¡±


    The big-bearded man bellowed, ¡°What did you tell us when you first contacted us? You said that Yan Fei not only had money but was also isolated and without any powerful backing, that even if we kidnapped his people, he could only choose to pay up to resolve the matter. Who would have thought that Yan Fei would turn out to be a foolhardy man, preferring to use the ransom to issue a bounty rather than submit to us. What¡¯s even more infuriating is that someone actually accepted his task, took Yan Fei¡¯s people away from us, and inflicted heavy losses on our Assassin Sect. This failure is entirely due to the inaccurate Intelligence provided by your Yang Family of Beijing, so you must compensate us for our losses.¡±


    Hidden among the crowd, Yan Fei, upon hearing the big-bearded man¡¯s words, suddenly realized; it turned out that Lu Pingping¡¯s kidnapping was indeed orchestrated by the Yang Family of Beijing. He had been deceived by Yang Liu¡¯s seemingly honest image before and never suspected that Yang Liu was also a masterful actor. If not for hearing the Accusations of the Assassin Sect in person today, Yan Fei might have never believed that the Yang Family was the true mastermind behind the scenes.

 Chapter 244 - Chapter 244: Chapter 139: Sudden Realization_2

    Chapter 244: Chapter 139: Sudden Realization_2


    Yang Wanlin said, ¡°Respected Envoy, we made it very clear in our previous cooperation: The Yang Family would provide the intelligence, while your Al-Assassin Sect would be responsible for kidnapping Yan Fei¡¯s people and then demanding a ransom from Yan Fei. Our Yang Family would take over his company when his capital chain broke, and you would successfully receive the ransom. Each party would get what they need without interference. Now, because of your kidnapping failure, our Yang Family¡¯s plans have not been completed, and we are also suffering a significant loss, which can still be attributed to your involvement. How can you pin this incident on the Yang Family?¡±


    The bearded man sneered, ¡°You Chinese are truly cunning, able to twist right and wrong, painting yourselves as innocent. I¡¯ve heard that it was because of your elder brother, Yang Liu, who put too much pressure on Yan Fei, trying to buy Yan Fei¡¯s company, worth at least ten billion US dollars, for 3.5 billion dollars. Not only that, he taunted and mocked Yan Fei, which eventually caused Yan Fei¡¯s attitude to change drastically, and with a desperate resolve, Yan Fei hired assassins online to save his people. The root cause of this issue still lies with you; it is you who have ruined the entire plan, so you must take responsibility for this matter.¡±


    Yang Wanlin¡¯s eyes darted around as he said, ¡°This isn¡¯t solely our family¡¯s fault, so why are you holding only us accountable?¡±


    The bearded man huffed coldly, snapped his fingers, and the stone door opened. Two muscular warriors walked in, throwing a man at Yang Wanlin¡¯s feet. Upon seeing the man, Yang Wanlin realized it was Zeppelin of Green Fir Capital from The United States of America. Zeppelin, however, was in a pitiful state at this point, covered in wounds, his eyeballs gouged out, his tongue cut off, his lower body mutilated, and the tendons in his hands and feet severed, leaving him immobile and not far from death.


    Seeing Zeppelin¡¯s tragic condition, Yang Wanlin shivered uncontrollably. He was usually eloquent and skilled in debate, but that was against business rivals or when he was bullying others with his superior strength. Even though he was sharp-witted, they had no way of dealing with him. But now, facing the forebears of the KB element, he suddenly remembered he was on someone else¡¯s turf, and a single misstep could lead to the same fate as Zeppelin lying on the ground, and he felt a deep sense of fear.


    The bearded man was quite satisfied with Yang Wanlin¡¯s current state and said, ¡°Yang Wanlin, initially it was Yang Liu of your Yang Family and the representatives of Green Fir Capital who came to us wanting to collaborate. You would provide the intelligence, we would handle the kidnapping and extortion, and afterwards, each would take what they needed. If this had gone smoothly, we in the Al-Assassin Sect, as an organization that values credibility, wouldn¡¯t have troubled you further. But your flawed intelligence and excessive greed have caused this operation to spiral out of control, resulting in massive losses for us. Hence, you must give us an explanation for this incident, or you will witness why we have such a formidable reputation in history.¡±


    Thoroughly terrified, Yang Wanlin stammered, ¡°May I know¡­ what kind of explanation¡­ your Sect requires?¡±


    The bearded man said, ¡°When we found Mr. Zeppelin, representative of Green Fir Capital, he was still resistant and refused to take on the responsibility he should have. Therefore, we punished him in our own way. Even if he dies, we will find the board members of Green Fir Capital and make them pay the price they should. In this world, no one can offend the Al-Assassin Sect and get away unscathed, not even Americans. The reason we cordially invited you here for negotiations, rather than kidnapping you, is because I know that your elder brother Yang Liu is a man who understands the situation. He will surely comprehend my reasoning and be willing to compensate us for our losses.¡±


    Yang Wanlin, trembling with fear, said, ¡°May I know what kind of compensation your Sect requires?¡±


    The bearded man replied, ¡°I am aware that you previously wanted to deal with Yan Fei, so you placed a hundred million US dollars on the Dark Web¡¯s Underworld as a bounty on Yan Fei¡¯s life. However, that bounty task wasn¡¯t issued by you or your elder brother, but by your nephew, Yang Song, in response to Yan Fei having publicly humiliated him. It was after Song¡¯s suggestion that you thought of using us to achieve your goal of swallowing Yan Fei¡¯s company. Considering our kidnapping target was thirty billion dollars, the Yang Family will compensate us thirty billion dollars in cash.¡±


    Yang Wanlin startled. Although the Yang Family was wealthy, most of their assets were in stocks and physical investments, and they were also burdened with substantial bank debts. Moreover, in this failed scheme against Yan Fei, they had promised a lot of benefits to gain the support of other forces. As the plan had ended in failure, the Yang Family had to make various compensations and had already suffered staggering losses¡ªwhere could they get thirty billion dollars in cash?


    Yang Wanlin wanted to refuse, but seeing those powerful assassins and warriors seated around, he dared not voice his objection. Although the sturdy middle-aged man standing behind him provided some sense of security, he could not guarantee his safety here and feared he might be brutally killed by these ruthless assassins at any moment.


    The bearded man clearly noticed Yang Wanlin¡¯s hesitation. He picked up the dagger from the table, flipped it between his fingers, then suddenly flicked it; the dagger shot out like lightning. Yang Wanlin¡¯s bodyguard moved swiftly, positioning himself in front of Yang Wanlin, his stick emerging from the bag on his back. However, the target of the dagger was not Yang Wanlin but Zeppelin on the ground. The dagger flew past Zeppelin¡¯s neck, skillfully severing his windpipe.


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 Chapter 245 - Chapter 245: Chapter 139: Suddenly Understand_3

    Chapter 245: Chapter 139: Suddenly Understand_3


    Zeppelin¡¯s battered body struggled violently, emitting indistinct ¡°whooshing¡± sounds from his mouth, but it couldn¡¯t change the fact that his throat had been slit open. Blood spurted from his throat in all directions, some of which even splashed onto Yang Wanlin. As the blood sprayed out, Zeppelin¡¯s struggles grew weaker and weaker, until at last, he stopped moving and died completely. Half of his body lay soaked in his own blood, a sight that was truly horrifying.


    With Zeppelin¡¯s blood on him, Yang Wanlin became even more panic-stricken, while the envoys and higher-ups of the Assassin Sect beside him wore smiles, showing no discomfort at the scene.


    The bearded man mercilessly killed a financial titan who could command storms in the international capital market without the slightest change in expression. He even picked up a lamb chop from nearby and took a bite, saying, ¡°Yang Wanlin, we are not like you. You are businessmen, attentive to calculations; we are assassins, we value directness. Killing for us is as easy as eating or sleeping. So never harbor illusions that you can outsmart us. If we get angry, not only you but also your entire Yang Family will be wiped clean. So, stop testing my patience. Zeppelin¡¯s fate is a warning for you.¡±


    Secretly troubled, Yang Wanlin felt some regret for being involved with the assassin organization. But by then, it was too late for regrets, as the Yang Family found themselves stuck on a path they couldn¡¯t leave. All he could do was say, ¡°Our Yang Family is led by my older brother. I can convey your points to him and see what he thinks.¡±


    The bearded man said, ¡°You know that Yan Fei has started to openly resist us and has even placed a task to eradicate our Assassin Sect on the Dark Web, which the Destroyer has accepted. Hence, we have called back all of our experts from around the world to wait for the Destroyer¡¯s arrival here. You¡¯re aware that such a contraction of our forces costs us greatly every day. Since this trouble was stirred up by you, remember that our three billion US Dollars is only the current price, the longer it drags on, the greater our losses, and the higher the price will become.¡±


    Yang Wanlin wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said, ¡°I understand. I will contact my older brother Yang Liu immediately, striving to persuade him to meet your Sect¡¯s demands.¡±


    Only then did the bearded man say with satisfaction, ¡°That¡¯s more like it. I guarantee on the credit of our Assassin Sect that if you pay us three billion US Dollars in cash right away, we will let off your Yang Family and cease pursuing this matter from now on.¡±


    Yang Wanlin said cautiously, ¡°I hope so, I hope so¡­¡±


    The bearded man looked around at the gathered Sect experts and higher-ups and said, ¡°Everyone, the Sect leader¡¯s absence has left me in charge. Since then, we¡¯ve faced open provocation against our Sect, prompting your recall from around the world. I expected this defensive counterattack to last quite some time, but I didn¡¯t think it would be resolved so quickly¡ªit¡¯s as if the heavens themselves look after our Assassin Sect.¡±


    The other envoys and higher-ups of the Assassin Sect were perplexed, unsure of what the bearded man was getting at. Suddenly, the bearded man pointed at Yan Fei in the crowd and said, ¡°Destroyer, since you¡¯ve come to our Assassin Sect on your own accord, why skulk in hiding? Why not reveal your true identity?¡±


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 Chapter 246 - Chapter 246: Chapter 140: Strike First

    Chapter 246: Chapter 140: Strike First


    Seeing the bearded man suddenly pointing at him and calling out his name as the Destroyer, Yan Fei was startled. He had not expected his identity to be uncovered by the bearded man at that moment. However, as soon as he remembered that this was the Assassin Sect, where assassination techniques had been developed into an art form, he felt a sense of relief. If the Sect couldn¡¯t even detect an enemy infiltrating their Headquarters, they would have been destroyed countless times and could never have left such a formidable reputation in history.


    Yan Fei, having his identity exposed by the bearded man, did not deny it. He ripped off the foul-smelling robe he was wearing to reveal the black vigorous attire beneath, yet he did not remove the mask that covered his face. He laughed heartily and said, ¡°True to the reputation of the Assassin Sect, you indeed have some skills to have discovered my infiltration so quickly.¡±


    Seeing Yan Fei acknowledge his identity as the Destroyer, the other envoys and higher-ups from the Assassin Sect were shocked. They hurriedly flipped over their tables, stood up, drew the weapons they carried, and surrounded Yan Fei. Yang Wanlin, standing nearby, was also taken aback. He had not expected one of the people who had entered the Assassin Sect Headquarters with him to be someone seeking trouble with the Sect. Already on edge, he immediately shrank back, hiding behind the crowd, while the solidly built middle-aged man closely followed, ensuring his safety. The middle-aged man¡¯s eyes glinted as he watched Yan Fei within the encirclement.


    The bearded man sneered and said, ¡°Destroyer, you underestimate our Assassin Sect. Did you really think that just because the equipment you passed on the way in didn¡¯t detect you, you could safely infiltrate us?¡±


    Yan Fei¡¯s heart stirred, and he asked, ¡°Do you have other methods to determine if an enemy has broken in?¡±


    The bearded man said, ¡°On the path where you came in, there are numerous programs in places visible to the eye that check your identity. And in places invisible to the eye, there are just as many devices detecting you. So, even if you are well-prepared and pass the visible checks, you will be discovered by the hidden detectors. For example, the elevator you entered for the first time has another identity ¨C it¡¯s an X-ray Detector. As soon as you entered the elevator, with the X-ray shining down, we could see right through you. You intentionally reduced the gaps between your bones, making your body smaller, and that naturally exposed you.¡±


    Yan Fei felt enlightened by this explanation. He had not expected the opposition to have so many hidden modern devices and instruments that could clearly expose his true form. He asked, ¡°Was it in that elevator that you identified me?¡±


    The bearded man shook his head and said, ¡°How could we be so slow? If an enemy managed to infiltrate as far as the elevator, he would have already caused us massive losses. In fact, as soon as you mixed into Ali¡¯s squad, our people noticed you. You must be curious, considering how convincingly you disguised yourself as one of our warriors, why you were discovered immediately?¡±


    Indeed curious, Yan Fei asked, ¡°I am very curious, how did you find out my identity?¡±


    The bearded man explained, ¡°Everyone who practices our Sect¡¯s unique Kung Fu emits a special wave. This wave can only be detected by others who are trained in the same Kung Fu, and outsiders, no matter how strong, cannot perceive it. This is the most effective way for our warriors to recognize each other when on missions. When you first mixed into Ali¡¯s squad, Ali noticed something was off about you because you did not have that special wave. But, Ali did not call you out right away; instead, he brought you into our Sect Headquarters. When Ali first entered the metal door, he had gone into an enclosed room and called me on a landline to inform me of the situation and ask for further instructions. I told him to bring you here. Did you really think you could infiltrate the most secretive part of the Assassin Sect without any scrutiny, just because your face was covered? That would be a severe underestimation of our Sect¡¯s security measures. Now that you¡¯ve come to this room, where all the Sect¡¯s elites are gathered, you are simply seeking your own death. By killing you, we will be rid of the shame you¡¯ve brought upon our Sect.¡±


    Yan Fei then realized why he had been discovered by the bearded man. The people of the Assassin Sect had such code-like secrets embedded within them. He also understood why he was able to easily make his way into the stone house; the opposite party had intended to let him fall into their trap. He laughed once more and said, ¡°The reputation of the Assassin Sect indeed precedes it, with such a method for identifying identities. It¡¯s truly beyond comprehension, no wonder it has stood unchallenged for so many years. However, I have one more question: how did you know that I am the Destroyer?¡±


    Maybe feeling confident of victory, the bearded man began to satisfy Yan Fei¡¯s curiosity, ¡°The Assassin Sect has been established for nearly a thousand years, and no one has dared to assault our Headquarters because we have killed them all. Now, the only enemy who harbors hostility and has the strength against us is the Destroyer. It was the Destroyer who accepted the Bounty Task on the Dark Web to annihilate our Assassin Sect, posted by Yan Fei. So, when we discovered an outsider had breached the Sect Headquarters, we knew it must be the Destroyer. As soon as I ascertained you were the intruder, who else could you be but the Destroyer?¡±


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 Chapter 247 - Chapter 247: Chapter 140: Strike First_2

    Chapter 247: Chapter 140: Strike First_2


    Yan Fei clapped his hands, laughing, ¡°Not bad, not bad. Your analysis is very sound. I suppose I¡¯ll reluctantly consider your sect as my enemy then!¡±


    The bearded man sneered, ¡°Destroyer, you¡¯ve got guts. Over so many years, you¡¯re the first person to dare spout such nonsense at our Assassin Sect Headquarters. However, we will use our strength to teach you why our sect has been able to exist for a thousand years, and why you are destined to be a nobody whose name won¡¯t be passed down. I let you in this time to finish you off once and for all, to show the Yang Family of China our might. After we dispose of the trouble from your two families, we will head to China, locate Yan Fei and Lu Pingping, and kill them all. I want to use your blood to revive our Assassin Sect¡¯s illustrious reputation.¡±


    Yan Fei glanced at the powerful enemies surrounding him and a smile slowly spread across his face as he said, ¡°Actually, you got one thing wrong just now.¡±


    The bearded man asked, ¡°Which part do you think I got wrong?¡±


    Yan Fei laughed heartily, ¡°You were thinking of luring me into your headquarters so that you could concentrate your forces and take me down here. But in fact, I was hoping to get inside your headquarters, preferably when all your higher-ups are gathered, because I plan to completely annihilate you once and for all, sending you back to the depths of history¡¯s long river. So, me entering here is not your good fortune, but mine!¡±


    The bearded man was taken aback, and a cruel smile appeared on his scarred face. He snapped his fingers, and a ¡°ka-cha ka-cha¡± noise came from the ceiling of the stone chamber. Then the stone walls receded inward, revealing several rows of openings. Heavy machine guns emerged from these rows, their barrels beginning to rotate, ready to aim at Yan Fei.


    Just as the barrels of these heavy machine guns were about to aim at Yan Fei, he swiftly moved his hand, suddenly producing several objects. Then with a flick of his fingers, he shot out more than a dozen unidentified objects. As the Assassin Sect higher-ups and envoys surrounding him were about to pounce and engage in close combat, those dozen or so objects fell to the ground, then exploded, emitting dense white smoke. This smoke rapidly expanded, engulfing the entire stone chamber in seconds, obstructing everyone¡¯s view.


    Meanwhile, the heavy machine guns above had aimed at Yan Fei lying on the ground and started firing furiously, but Yan Fei¡¯s body was already shrouded in white smoke, his whereabouts obscured. Then, a series of ¡°clang, clang, clang¡± noises could be heard, but no one knew whether Yan Fei had been hit by the machine gun bullets.


    Realizing his cover was blown, Yan Fei no longer concealed himself and exerted his full strength, ready for a death match with the Assassin Sect right there. So, when the heavy machine guns appeared, he took the initiative and attacked first. The more than a dozen unidentified objects that he shot out were actually smoke grenades he had previously acquired. He took these smoke grenades from the Universal Space and scattered them throughout the room, plunging the entire room into a shroud of white smoke.


    As soon as he was enveloped in white smoke, Yan Fei swiftly took out a specially crafted, refined shield from the Universal Space. He held the shield above his head and rapidly changed his position. Although bullets from the heavy machine guns rained down from above, they only struck the shield, causing no harm to Yan Fei¡¯s body.


    Yan Fei¡¯s movements were swift as lightning, instantly turning the room into a blank white space, leaving everyone temporarily blinded. Unable to see Yan Fei, and fearing friendly fire, the heavy machine gunners had to cease their attack. The Assassin Sect higher-ups who had lunged forward were also thrown into chaos, barely able to see each other and not daring to attack rashly. With both the heavy machine guns and the experts unable to engage effectively, Yan Fei immediately seized a moment to breathe, and when the machine guns ceased firing, he pulled out a massive weapon from the Universal Space.


    This was the most powerful weapon Yan Fei had previously confiscated from a US Army Transport Truck; a huge dual purpose heavy machine gun with a large caliber. Its designation was M3-S1, and it utilized 20 millimeter rounds. When the bullet caliber reaches 20 millimeters, it¡¯s no longer called a bullet but a machine gun shell instead. The M3-S1 is a high-damage weapon used by the US Army, designed for air defense and direct fire to kill enemies, with an effective striking range of a frightening 1500 meters and immense power.


    Yan Fei had anticipated the current scenario and had prepared in advance. He dismantled the stand of the Dual Purpose Heavy Machine Gun M3-S1, leaving only the body of the gun, which would allow him to operate it single-handedly. The rounds had already been loaded with powerful armor-piercing rounds. As soon as he took out the dual-purpose machine gun, he used it to spray fire upwards, destroying the firing ports and the machine guns inside, eliminating the threat from above.


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    If it were an ordinary person, without the support of a tripod, they would not dare to fire the dual-purpose heavy machine gun, as they simply could not withstand the tremendous recoil when firing. Not to mention whether they could manage to fire it, the huge recoil alone could shatter the internal organs of an ordinary person. But now, Yan Fei¡¯s strength was immense, and the power in his arms had long exceeded a thousand pounds. Without relying on the tripod, he carried the heavy machine gun and sprayed fire. The fearsome recoil was entirely absorbed by his own body, causing him no discomfort whatsoever.

 Chapter 248 - Chapter 248: Chapter 140: Strike First_3

    Chapter 248: Chapter 140: Strike First_3


    Yan Fei neutralized the threat above his head and then pivoted the gun barrel to start firing all around. This room was filled entirely with key members of the Assassin Sect; even Yang Wanlin, who had sought to murder Yan Fei, was one of the Yang Family, making everyone present an enemy to Yan Fei. Firing with the 20 millimeter machine gun in this setting, he naturally wasn¡¯t worried about hitting any innocents.


    Caught off guard by Yan Fei¡¯s attack, the Assassins fell into the white smoke without warning. Fortunately for them, they were well-trained and experienced, so even plunged suddenly into such a blinding environment, they didn¡¯t descend into panic. Instead, they shouted loudly to quickly organize themselves, trying to locate Yan Fei hidden in the dense fog. Little did they know that Yan Fei would suddenly unleash a powerful High-altitude Dual-use Anti-aircraft Machine Gun, opening fire in all directions.


    The 20 millimeter armor-piercing rounds of this dual-purpose machine gun were terrifyingly powerful; under its barrage, the expert Assassins couldn¡¯t dodge in time and were continuously struck by the rounds. As soon as they were hit by an armor-piercing round, their bodies turned into piles of shredded flesh, completely dead.


    Although Yan Fei also couldn¡¯t see his surroundings, his hearing was incredibly keen. He simply fired a burst of bullets toward any noise he heard, annihilating enemies at those spots. Soon, the ammunition for the heavy machine gun had been depleted, and no more sounds came from the scene, rendering it completely silent.


    The expert Assassins of the Sect had lured Yan Fei into their headquarters, hoping to use their numerical advantage to kill him. But they had not anticipated bringing a ferocious tiger into their home, which resulted in Yan Fei turning the tables in a desperate counter-kill, leading to heavy casualties.


    Discarding the spent heavy machine gun, Yan Fei pulled out a slightly less powerful 12.7 millimeter Browning heavy machine gun from the Universal Space. He held the heavy machine gun, carefully listening to the sounds within the room.


    After a while, the white smoke in the room finally cleared. Yan Fei looked around and saw the chamber¡¯s walls were punctured with large holes from the 20 millimeter machine gun, and the ground was a river of blood, strewn with mangled corpses and severed limbs. The once-imposing Assassins were now just lifelessly contorted bodies. In ancient times, their strength would have been formidable, dominating the lands without contest. But in this era dominated by firearms, the age of martial artists had passed. Yan Fei, with just a 20 millimeter caliber Dual Purpose Heavy Machine Gun, managed to kill all these hard-training, strong Warriors, marking the sorrow of martial artists.


    Nothing inside the room posed a threat to Yan Fei anymore. However, he remained vigilant, walking over the ground with the heavy machine gun, firing a burst at any body that seemed out of place, ensuring no one was feigning death. He soon finished checking all the corpses in the room. Among the dead, he found the masked militant leader, Ali, who had deceived him into coming here, as well as the Envoy, Salek, who brought him. But the big-bearded man was conspicuously absent. Additionally, Yang Wanlin and his bodyguard had vanished without a trace.


    Yan Fei had been firing at full force, causing a lot of noise. His hearing had been somewhat impaired for a short time, so he was unaware if anyone had left the room during that period. Now, with the absence of the three from the corpses, it only meant that they must have fled through the stone door at the entrance.


    Intense gunfire had broken out inside the room, and the Black Robe Warriors patrolling outside quickly realized something was wrong. They started to blow their whistles while marshaling their forces, surrounding the room. Just as Yan Fei was about to put on a bulletproof vest from Universal Space and charge out to utterly destroy this city built by the Assassin Sect in the mountains, a ¡°click¡± sound came from the right. Startled, he swiveled the heavy machine gun in that direction and unleashed a burst of bullets.


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 Chapter 249 - Chapter 249: Chapter 141: Everyone Uses Their Own Strategies

    Chapter 249: Chapter 141: Everyone Uses Their Own Strategies


    Yan Fei instinctively fired his gun towards the source of the noise. The 12.7-millimeter bullets caused stone chips to fly everywhere, but no enemy was found there. Yan Fei sensed something was amiss, when he heard a whooshing sound behind him. He turned around, the heavy machine gun firing at full speed, only to see a flying corpse hurling towards him. Under the barrage of bullets from the heavy machine gun, the corpse instantly turned into a pile of mush.


    At that moment, beneath the corpse, the glint of a blade flashed¡ªa scimitar, shimmering with a cold light, suddenly appeared, slashing towards Yan Fei like lightning. Caught off-guard, Yan Fei found the scimitar invading his personal space; at such a close distance, the heavy machine gun could no longer continue firing. He immediately swung the heavy machine gun horizontally to block the scimitar. With a ¡°shriek,¡± a teeth-grinding noise was heard as the scimitar cut the barrel of the heavy machine gun in half.


    How could a thin scimitar possibly sever the barrel of a heavy machine gun made of fine steel? The thought itself was somewhat incredible. However, after slicing through the machine gun barrel, the scimitar too broke in half, succumbing to mutual destruction.


    Yan Fei, having been suddenly attacked, blocked the first wave and quickly retreated, throwing away the damaged heavy machine gun in his hand. Within such a close range, a machine gun with a broken barrel was less useful than a scimitar. Then he saw a figure suddenly appear in front of him. The figure also discarded the broken scimitar, and a fist large as a bowl hammered towards Yan Fei¡¯s face.


    Only at this point did Yan Fei realize that his stealthy assailant was the missing bearded man. Initially, the bearded man had hidden in a secret compartment behind his seat when he heard the roar of the machine gun, suspecting trouble. He waited for Yan Fei¡¯s bullets to run out before jumping out for his countermovement.


    Before his counterattack, the bearded man, familiar with the house¡¯s layout, had pressed a hidden button, creating a noise on the other side of the room to distract Yan Fei, then pounced out, using a corpse as cover, and managed to cut the heavy machine gun barrel with a scimitar. Finally, he closed in on Yan Fei and launched a fierce assault, gaining back a slight advantage.


    Seeing the bearded man, new hatred and old grudges surged in Yan Fei¡¯s heart. His fighting spirit ignited, he steadied himself in a horse stance, rallied all his strength, and also threw a punch out. Their fists met in the air, creating an invisible disturbance. This disturbance spread, stirring up a wave of dust on the floor of the room. Then, a ¡°crack, crack¡± sound came from their arms, followed by simultaneous grunts. Both men were then thrown backward, smashing harshly against the solid rocks behind them.


    Yan Fei, slammed into the rock wall, found himself completely drained. Enduring the pain, he began adjusting his bodily organs, gradually regaining his strength. Then, he was somewhat shocked. His physical condition had strengthened multiple times due to Drone¡¯s upgrades, so his bodily strength was on par with any Innate Expert. Later, when Yan Fei became an Innate Expert, he had doubled his physical condition again, while others had no room for such an increase upon reaching Innate status. Thus, his strength was now at least twice that of other Innate Experts.


    After becoming an Innate Expert, Yan Fei started to integrate all his bodily strength, able to unleash more than 80% of it in a single strike. Hence, he was very confident in his strength, considering himself the strongest within the Innate realm. However, upon clashing with this bearded man, he found his opponent¡¯s power also immensely great. The direct contest sent Yan Fei flying, even causing a state of exhaustion.


    Yan Fei¡¯s shock was nothing compared to the bearded man¡¯s astonishment. Born with immense strength and a high innate martial talent, the bearded man had long reached the Innate realm and was close to integrating all his power into one, nearing the Innate Peak. Except for the Sect¡¯s leader, Old Man of the Mountains Huo Shan, no one could withstand his full-force strike, which bolstered his confidence, and that was why he decided to clash head-on with Yan Fei.


    But to the bearded man¡¯s surprise, this man who suddenly appeared and claimed to be the ¡°Destroyer¡± was actually able to withstand his full-force blow. Moreover, the ¡°Destroyer¡¯s¡± full-force counterattack had left him feeling weak internally. But with a surge of his energy, his strength slowly recovered as well.


    With this initial clash, they both understood each other¡¯s strength; they were equal matches for each other. Both parties were somewhat wary of the other¡¯s strength and didn¡¯t dare to act rashly. They leaned against the stone wall to restore their energy. Right then, loud shouts of the Black Robe warriors were heard from outside the stone chamber¡ªtheir group had finally discovered something amiss and were quickly congregating to rush in and investigate.


    Upon hearing the commotion of the Black Robe warriors outside, Yan Fei grew anxious. If it were before, he wouldn¡¯t have been concerned about these Black Robe warriors. However, with the significant threat posed by the bearded man, if the warriors¡¯ weapons were added to the mix, his situation would become extremely dire.


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    The bearded man had hidden when Yan Fei began firing with the dual-purpose machine gun, so he hadn¡¯t had time to check the current situation in the room. While catching his breath, he noticed that all of the Assassin Sect¡¯s elite forces in the stone chamber had been killed, with no one else surviving but himself. With the death of these high-ups, the Assassin Sect was essentially finished, in name only.


    The bearded man felt a deep sorrow and rage. Seeing Yan Fei distracted by the Black Robe warriors outside, he suddenly performed a forward roll, moving to another side of the stone wall. He pressed his hand against it and pulled out a sharp scimitar from the crack, then slashed at Yan Fei with the speed of lightning.


    Yan Fei picked up a shield that had fallen to the ground and instantly placed it in front of him. The scimitar struck the shield with a ¡°ding¡± of a dull thud. Then, to Yan Fei¡¯s disbelief, the Fine Steel Shield was pierced by the scimitar, which continued its trajectory toward his chest.


    Yan Fei twisted his hands, and the fine steel shield in his grasp spun 360 degrees, snagging the scimitar then, with a forceful pull, the shield and the scimitar were sent flying together, landing far away on the ground.


    At that moment, the black-robed warriors outside the house finally broke in. Yan Fei, having bought himself time, immediately picked up the broken heavy machine gun from the ground and opened fire on the black-robed warriors storming in. Although the gun barrel was damaged, it did not affect the bullets¡¯ discharge, only greatly impairing accuracy. However, at such a close range, accuracy was not a concern.


    As the black-robed warriors burst in, before they could get a clear view of the room, they were greeted by a barrage of large caliber bullets flying haphazardly. Once hit, their bodies completely disintegrated; either torn in half or turned into a mess of flesh, dead beyond doubt.


    The bearded man, witnessing the ferocity of Yan Fei¡¯s heavy machine gun, showed a worried expression. As a pure martial artist, he subconsciously disdained high-tech weapons, reluctant to use firearms, feeling it was an insult to their beliefs. However, when faced with these high-tech weapons slaughtering his warriors, he felt deep fear and began to question whether his past persistence was correct¡­


    Seeing Yan Fei take down the black-robed warriors who had just charged in and then aim the heavy machine gun at himself, the bearded man instantly sensed danger. He quickly bent down, grabbed the stone chair beneath him with force, lifted it, and used it as a shield in front of him.


    Bullets from Yan Fei¡¯s heavy machine gun came flying, and the sound of bullets colliding with stone was intense. However, the stone chair was incredibly sturdy, managing to withstand the heavy machine gun bullets¡¯ assault with only minor chips taken off, displaying its amazing hardness.


    This barrage depleted the heavy machine gun¡¯s ammunition, and just as Yan Fei was about to reload, several smoking hand grenades were thrown into the stone chamber from outside. The bearded man, noticing Yan Fei¡¯s movement, hurled the stone chair at Yan Fei and lunged for him.


    Yan Fei noticed the smoking hand grenades in the air. In a flash of inspiration, he quickly accessed the Universal Space, and when the grenades neared him, he drew them into the Universal Space. Then, he turned around, pointed, shouted ¡°Catch!¡± and swiftly hurled the hand grenades from the Universal Space. The grenades, now targeting the bearded man, and Yan Fei quickly dodged the incoming stone chair.


    The bearded man was shocked to see hand grenades appear out of nowhere and fly towards him. He couldn¡¯t comprehend how the grenades, initially aimed at Yan Fei, were now heading his way. However, before he could react, the grenades exploded violently, enveloping the bearded man in the blast. The stone chamber was suddenly filled with a massive explosion, accompanied by clouds of smoke and flames, and shock waves from the explosion echoed throughout.


    The hand grenades exploded just before hitting the bearded man, injuring him, but the damage seemed not to be severe. After the explosion, the bearded man was still jumping around lively; knowing how difficult Yan Fei was to handle, he did not attack again but instead turned and ran out of the stone chamber.


    Once the dust in the room settled, Yan Fei realized the bearded man had vanished. Besides himself, the room was left with only the corpses of the Assassin Sect experts he had killed.


    Then, Yan Fei heard the bearded man outside shouting loudly, ordering the black-robed warriors to move all the available light and heavy weapons to the area and blockade the stone door, determined to trap Yan Fei in the stone chamber.


    Yan Fei quickly grabbed a corpse from the floor and tossed it outside the door. Immediately, deafening gunfire resounded, countless bullets hit the body, tearing it to shreds.


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 Chapter 250 - Chapter 250: Chapter 142: The Operation of God

    Chapter 250: Chapter 142: The Operation of God


    Yan Fei instantly probed the intensity of the firing power outside, and under such fierce gunfire, even with his strength, he could not break through the encirclement. The enemy had placed all light and heavy weapons at the entrance, clearly intending to trap him to death in this stone chamber. The walls of the chamber were extremely solid, offering no alternative escape. Without another plan, Yan Fei would be trapped here to die.


    Yan Fei caused a massacre at the Assassin Sect Headquarters, raising a commotion. Although he had killed most of the core strength of the Assassin Sect, he had yet to find the existence of the sect leader, Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan. The intelligence Yan Fei had obtained revealed that it was due to the strength and wisdom of this current Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, that the Assassin Sect had revitalized and reappeared in the world. And one of Huo Shan¡¯s envoys, a man with a large beard, had almost reached the peak realm of the Innate Boundary, nearly matching Yan Fei in strength. So, how formidable exactly was Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, who held such supreme status within the Sect?


    Yan Fei did not know to what realm Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan¡¯s strength had reached, but he suspected it must be somewhat greater than his own. So if Yan Fei remained trapped here by these people, it would be extremely dangerous for him once Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, returned. If Huo Shan made a move, Yan Fei might not only fail to get his revenge, but he could also get killed by the opposition.


    However, if it were someone else trapped here, it would likely be quite troublesome, as they could basically only rely on their own strength to forcibly break out. But Yan Fei was different; besides his own formidable strength, he also held the trump card, hidden deepest of all, his Drone Avatar outside the mountain.


    As soon as Yan Fei entered this mountain city, the Drone Assisted Intelligent Brain, through Yan Fei¡¯s eyes, observed the design layout of the mountain city and, using data from Quantum Radar Scans, established a data model of the city in its database. This model was an exact replica of the actual mountain city, so now Yan Fei was very familiar with it. He had taken countless twists and turns through the mountainside when he first entered, completely losing his sense of direction, yet he knew precisely where he was.


    According to the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s data model, Yan Fei had now arrived near the summit of the imposing mountain he had encountered upon entry, his current position less than fifty meters from the peak. The stone chamber in which he was confined seemed to be situated underground, but in reality, it was located less than fifty meters from the mountain summit as well. Moreover, the chamber leaned towards the side of the mountain, its deepest distance from the mountain¡¯s edge being only ten meters.


    So even though Yan Fei was trapped in the stone chamber, within the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database, he could see all the data of the mountain city, including the stone chamber. Apart from not being able to see specific enemies, everything else was crystal clear to him, quite amazing.


    The man with the large beard outside was somewhat bedraggled; his once-fine clothing had become torn and tattered, and his hair and beard had been thoroughly singed by the flames from the hand grenade explosions, making him look both comical and disgraced. However, even in such a state, he still maintained sufficient dignity, demonstrating the presence expected of the Acting Head of the Assassin Sect.


    After seeing the substantial number of black-robed warriors and their light and heavy weapons gathered outside the stone chamber, the bearded man¡¯s anxious heart finally calmed down. He knew, just like all previous intruders, this Destroyer was doomed, as no one could turn the tables when faced with so many high-tech weapons and himself. He did underestimate the Destroyer¡¯s strength before, resulting in the deaths of so many Sect experts when the Destroyer suddenly attacked. It was still unclear how the Destroyer managed to bring that terrifying weapon into the room, almost succeeding in his task to destroy the entire Assassin Sect in such a short time.


    With Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan not at the Headquarters, the bearded man was in charge of overseeing the Sect¡¯s operations. He didn¡¯t expect his momentary negligence to allow the Destroyer to inflict such losses on them, nor did he know how to explain this to Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan upon his return. At this thought, the bearded man felt some regret, wishing he hadn¡¯t been greedy, hadn¡¯t provoked the Chinese man named Yan Fei, hadn¡¯t openly challenged Yan Fei and abused his staff in anger. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that Yan Fei, a stubborn man impervious to reason, would find an even more formidable Destroyer to cause him trouble¡­


    While the bearded man outside was incessantly moving troops and vowing to utterly eliminate the Destroyer within, he suddenly heard a ¡°bang¡± from the adjacent mountainside, causing him to startle and listen intently. A second ¡°bang¡± emanated from within the mountain, this time much clearer than the muffled sound before. Then, a third thud resounded, yet clearer still.


    At that moment, not only the bearded man but all the black-robed warriors heard the strange noise. With increasing instances of the sound, they realized it was getting clearer and drawing nearer. What puzzled them even more was that each noise came from the exact same place, only varying in depth each time.


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 Chapter 251 - Chapter 251: Chapter 142: The Operation of God_2

    Chapter 251: Chapter 142: The Operation of God_2


    Such strange sounds repeated, echoing thirteen times in total, and when the thirteenth sound emerged, a large passageway suddenly broke open at the top of the nearby square. A massive amount of rocks and boulders from the mountain crumbled down, burying several black-robed warriors who stood below.


    The black-robed warriors nearby were taken aback, not expecting a rockslide to occur at that moment. As they considered moving forward to rescue their buried comrades, a bright light appeared in the passageway formed by the collapse. Then, two missiles, trailing flames one after the other, flew out of that passageway, circled in the air, and struck the black-robed warriors¡¯ heavy machine gun position and the artillery position, respectively. Both positions exploded violently, the missiles completely destroying them. The ammunition stacked nearby detonated in sympathy, creating a massive explosion that swept up more black-robed warriors in its ferocity¡ªengulfing them in brutal shock waves and flames, resulting in heavy casualties.


    The bearded man beside them was somewhat stunned. The ingrained thinking of a warrior left him utterly unable to conceive of missiles appearing in this cave, let alone flying in the confined space and hitting their defensive positions with such precision. What was going on? Where did these missiles come from? Who was controlling them?


    As the bearded man was stunned, more lights and missiles emerged from the passageway in the ceiling. They flew out endlessly like locusts from the passageway. As soon as these missiles left the cave, they scattered and pursued the black-robed warriors on the ground, attacking them relentlessly.


    The black-robed warriors themselves were also caught off guard¡ªin the face of this inexplicable phenomenon, their beliefs crumbled, leaving them unable to counterattack as a powerful force seemed to be assailing them. Some astute ones thought of fleeing. However, before they could get far, the missiles caught up with them from behind and killed them all, dying frustratingly without even seeing their enemy. The flying missiles didn¡¯t spare those who stood frozen either, striking them and sending them to where they were destined to go.


    A missile pursued the bearded man from behind; he had the presence of mind to know he could not avoid the attack, so he simply stood still, quickly grabbed a nearby black-robed warrior, and threw him towards the incoming missile. An intense explosion resounded in the air. The black-robed warrior was blown to pieces, and the explosive shock wave caught up with the bearded man, knocking him to the ground. Then, the shrapnel from the explosion scattered, and a sharp fragment the size of a fist sliced through the bearded man¡¯s arm, severing his right arm at the shoulder.


    The bearded man screamed in agony, feeling the intense pain. By the time he got up, he discovered his arm had been severed; he couldn¡¯t believe his own eyes. His painstaking training, his entire strength concentrated in his hands, and now, with his vital right arm severed, his strength dropped by more than half. He looked at the few remaining black-robed warriors, almost annihilated by the brutal missile attack, and knew his cause was lost. He couldn¡¯t fend off another potential missile onslaught, let alone the ¡°Destroyer¡± trapped in a stone chamber¡ªhe was no match for it now that his strength had fallen due to his amputated arm. So the bearded man, though in pain, picked up his severed arm and made a split-second decision to turn and run.


    It was at this point, just past midnight local time, that Yan Fei finally stepped out from the stone chamber, looking down at the severely wounded black-robed warriors on the ground with a cold smirk on his face. He then chased after the fleeing bearded man.


    Once Yan Fei discovered his true location from the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database, he immediately controlled a drone to fly below the peak of the mountain. Following the data shown in the database, he fired armor-piercing rounds at the mountain exterior, blasting a huge cavity into it. Then he launched a second armor-piercing round at the same spot, further enlarging and deepening the cavity, followed by more rounds. The drone repeated the process until, after expending 13 armor-piercing missiles, it pierced through from the outside creating a passageway to the square outside the mountain¡¯s inner chamber.


    Now, after midnight, the drone¡¯s data had been automatically refreshed; the Drone Energy Points and the quantity of weapons and ammunition had been restored to peak condition. That¡¯s why the drone was able to support such a miraculous feat by Yan Fei.


    Once the passageway from the mountain¡¯s exterior into the interior was complete, the drone fired Missiles again. Under the precise control of the Auxiliary Brain, the missiles carefully avoided the obstacles along the way, entering the mountain unscathed. Guided by Quantum Radar, they locked onto the black-robed warriors inside, managing to exterminate them through the mountain itself.


    Quantum Radar ordinarily couldn¡¯t penetrate such thick stone, but once a passageway appeared, the radar could extend into the mountain along it. However, the stone¡¯s absorption weakened the quantum signal significantly, barely covering the space inside. Even so, the Quantum Radar showed its might, guiding the missiles to eliminate the enemies within.


    In this incredible operation, the drone demonstrated its true strength. It not only precisely controlled the missile impact point while creating the passageway but also managed to seamlessly guide the missiles through the passageway once it was finished, showcasing the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s precise control capabilities. And once inside the mountain, the missiles revealed the Quantum Radar¡¯s terrifying locking ability, annihilating the black-robed warriors through the mountain itself.


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    Under Yan Fei¡¯s control, the drone not only pushed its combat power to the limit, it brought forth an unimaginable new tactic.


    The black-robed warriors, including the fleeing bearded man, never expected that the Missile Rain attack they suffered was actually from the ¡°Destroyer¡± they had surrounded in the stone chamber. They were not attacked by another force; their real enemy was Yan Fei inside the chamber.


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 Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 143: Counterkill Trump Card

    Chapter 252: Chapter 143: Counterkill Trump Card


    Under Yan Fei¡¯s divine operation, the Drone used missiles through the mountain to annihilate all the enemies within. Upon seeing the situation turning dire and suffering from decreased strength due to his injuries, the bearded man made a quick escape.


    After leaving the stone chamber, Yan Fei eyed the direction of the bearded man¡¯s escape and gave chase. Liu Tingting had tragically died at the hands of this bearded man, which was the reason for Yan Fei¡¯s deep hatred toward him. Yan Fei could choose not to kill anyone else today, but this bearded man had to die. Without killing the bearded man, even if Yan Fei exterminated all members of the Assassin Sect, it wouldn¡¯t satisfy his desire for revenge or alleviate the rage in his heart.


    Yan Fei chased the bearded man at high speed. Since the bearded man¡¯s pace had slowed due to his injuries, he should have been quickly caught by Yan Fei. However, the bearded man was extremely familiar with the terrain and the escape routes which Yan Fei had never traversed before, and the city models in the Auxiliary Brain didn¡¯t contain these new passages. Owing to this unfamiliarity, Yan Fei repeatedly lost the bearded man, who used these paths to his advantage, and astonishingly, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t catch up with him in the short term.


    The bearded man kept going downward, using the winding passages to hinder Yan Fei¡¯s pursuit, but was unable to completely lose him. Yan Fei found it strange that, along the way, not only did no one jump out to assist the bearded man, but he didn¡¯t even see half of a person¡¯s shadow. Moreover, there were no traps or guards encountered, making it seem as if this path was isolated from the city within the mountains.


    Thus, Yan Fei continued to rapidly pursue the bearded man downward. Soon, they descended from an elevation of around 3,000 meters to a height of 700 meters. Once at this elevation, the temperature in the cave returned to normal, no longer cold to the bone.


    Then Yan Fei saw the bearded man pick up the pace and dart into a dark cave. Hesitating only a moment, Yan Fei immediately followed, discovering that not only was the cave pitch dark, but also narrow and long. He cautiously made his way inside, walking for a full five minutes to pass through the narrow cave and then found himself in a valley.


    The valley was situated between two mountains, capped by a colossal stone lid which obscured the sky of the valley, leaving only a few large windows at the edges, all of which were closed at that moment. The Drone flying in the sky should have been able to detect such a vast valley, but the natural stone lid blocked the scan of the Quantum Radar. Thus, Yan Fei¡¯s Drone had failed to discover the existence of the valley between the mountains while conducting its aerial reconnaissance.


    Though covered by the stone lid and deprived of a view of the outside scenery, the valley within was brilliantly lit, with beautiful landscapes and fresh air. At first glance, one could see exquisite buildings, studded with precious stones and large luminous pearls on pillars. The ingenious design of various lighting sources was seamlessly integrated into the architecture. Even though it was night, the illumination made the valley clearly visible. The whole valley appeared magnificent, like paradise, offering an endlessly delightful visual experience.


    Having studied the history of the Assassin Sect, Yan Fei immediately knew that this was the Paradise Garden where the Sect cultivated loyal assassins.


    Assassins recruited by the Assassin Sect began their training from a young age, and around the ages of seventeen or eighteen, they would be drugged into unconsciousness, then brought to this Paradise Garden. Here, not only were there riches and wines, stunning beauties, delicious fruits, and song and dance but also all they could imagine. Upon entering the Paradise Garden, they could indulge their desires, truly believing they had reached the paradise of legend. After savoring the pleasures for a while, they would again be drugged and sent back to the city outside.


    Once these reserve assassins awoke and realized they were no longer in paradise, they would feel disappointed. It was then that the Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, would tell them, ¡°If you fiercely complete the arduous tasks assigned by the organization, you will return to ¡®paradise¡¯ after death!¡±


    With this expectation in mind, the Assassin Sect¡¯s assassins would often carry out assassination missions with reckless disregard for their lives, seeking death and often succeeding.


    Yan Fei had thought that the Paradise Garden was only a legend from fantasy novels, and he hadn¡¯t expected to actually find this heavenly valley at the Sect¡¯s headquarters. However, it was not a day for training assassins, so there were no outsiders present, and naturally, no sight of the exquisite food or stunning beauties. Nevertheless, the exquisite architecture and decorations in the valley alone were enough to convince anyone that it was paradise, where one would willingly stay forever.


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    Yan Fei had found the Paradise Garden, but he was merely astonished for a moment before he started looking for the figure of the bearded man. After entering the Paradise Garden, the bearded man had hidden himself, evading Yan Fei¡¯s pursuit. Yan Fei entered the garden, observing the traces on the ground, and soon found bloodstains left by the bearded man.


    A super expert close to the Innate Peak like the bearded man had an incredibly fine control over his body. Even if he lost an arm, he could immediately regulate his body¡¯s organs and muscle tissues, bleeding only a little at first, followed by self-sealing wounds. But with Yan Fei chasing him relentlessly, in his haste to escape, he eventually lost control of his muscles, letting blood seep out and drip to the ground. And these bloodstains on the ground became the most favorable coordinates, leading Yan Fei straight to the hiding bearded man.


    Upon being discovered by Yan Fei, the bearded man turned and fled in disarray, while Yan Fei gave chase rapidly. Then he saw the bearded man rush into a cave in the mid-slope of the Paradise Garden. Yan Fei immediately followed suit, but as he was about to enter the cave, he threw several High-Explosive Grenades inside. After the grenades detonated, Yan Fei followed in after the bearded man. He quickly moved through the cave and saw a large stone chamber at the end, but its door was tightly shut.


    Yan Fei first surveyed the surrounding environment, noticing there were no other exits, only the stone door ahead. He also discovered there were no weapons or Surveillance Cameras. Pressing his ear against the stone door, he heard coughing and heavy breathing from inside. Recognizing these sounds, Yan Fei immediately determined that there was only the bearded man in the stone chamber. He relaxed somewhat, knowing that the Assassin Sect leader, the Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, wasn¡¯t there, which otherwise would have been problematic. However, this also presented an excellent opportunity to completely eradicate the Assassin Sect.


    Therefore, Yan Fei took out the plastic bombs he had previously stored in the Universal Space and fixed them to the stone door, connected the detonators, and then retreated to a safe distance before pressing the detonator in his hand. A booming explosion followed, sending the door flying inward.


    Riding the Shock Waves of the blast into the chamber, Yan Fei found a vast study, with many bookshelves filled with books. In the center of the stone chamber was an enormous desk, equipped with paper and pens, and in the midst of these was a landline phone. The bearded man had just picked up the handset, but he put down the phone as he realized the door had been blown open and stood to confront Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t waste any words and pulled out a high-explosive grenade to throw at the man with the big beard. The man with the big beard had only one hand, his movements weren¡¯t very nimble, but he still managed to dodge the grenade and flashed to one side. After the grenade exploded, toppling the bookshelves in the room and scattering the books all over the floor in ruins, the big-bearded man suddenly shouted, ¡°Stop, hold on¡­¡±


    Yan Fei halted his pursuit and said, ¡°At this point, what else do you have to say?¡±


    The big-bearded man said, ¡°Destroyer? Is that what you call yourself?¡±


    Yan Fei sneered, ¡°Indeed, my name is Destroyer, and my goal is to annihilate everything that¡¯s ugly in the human world. I suppose when you cruelly killed a girl in the prime of her youth on tape, you never imagined a day like today, did you?¡±


    The big-bearded man said, ¡°Destroyer, you¡¯re nothing but a hired thug who does things for money, so don¡¯t try to make your actions sound noble. I have a very good proposal now, I wonder if you¡¯re willing to listen?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Oh! What¡¯s this great proposal you have? Let¡¯s hear it.¡±


    The big-bearded man said, ¡°Destroyer, join our Assassin Sect and serve our leader, and you can get everything you want, including countless money and women.¡±


    Yan Fei laughed heartily, ¡°You really think too highly of your Assassin Sect. With my status, I¡¯m afraid your Sect doesn¡¯t have the capability to take me under its wing! Moreover, I have already killed so many of your people, how could your Sect still accommodate me?¡±


    The big-bearded man suddenly laughed, ¡°Destroyer, do you know why I¡¯m talking so much with you?¡±


    Yan Fei said coldly, ¡°Isn¡¯t it to buy time, then secretly plan a counterattack, hoping to turn the tables and kill me in retaliation?¡±


    The big-bearded man laughed, ¡°Destroyer, it seems you¡¯ve experienced being outplayed and killed before, no wonder you¡¯re so experienced. However, please believe me, the situation you¡¯re facing now is much more difficult than any you¡¯ve faced before. Because I have the capability to turn the tables and kill you, and you, despite all your efforts, cannot change this outcome!¡±


    Yan Fei was surprised in his heart. The reason he had been talking so much nonsense with this big-bearded man was to extract intelligence about Huo Shan, the current Old Man of the Mountains from the Assassin Sect, because his next move was to deal with Huo Shan himself. Without eliminating Huo Shan, the Assassin Sect would not be completely destroyed, and Yan Fei and Lu Pingping would always have the Sword of Damocles hanging over their heads, never finding peace. Little did he know that the big-bearded man was also scheming, really thinking about killing him in retaliation, and actually had such strong confidence in his ability to do so.


    But Yan Fei wasn¡¯t someone easily scared off; he shook his head and said, ¡°No, I do not believe you still have the ability to turn the tables and retaliate.¡±


    Pointing at something behind Yan Fei, the big-bearded man said, ¡°Destroyer, you claim to destroy all that is evil in the world. But do you think your destructive powers are greater than what¡¯s behind you?¡±


    Yan Fei turned and saw that a massive cabinet had been carved out of the stone wall behind him, and the cabinet doors had already been opened, revealing an enormous warhead-shaped item inside the cabinet. This warhead-shaped item had an old digital display screen on it, with a numeric keypad beside it, and the display was already showing the English word ¡°ready.¡± Next to the display was a button that blinked continuously and emitted a red light.


    Looking at the object, Yan Fei immediately thought of a terrifying item and a sense of ominous foreboding flashed in his heart. Shocked, he said, ¡°This¡­ this couldn¡¯t be your trump card for retaliation, could it?¡±


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 Chapter 253 - Chapter 253: Chapter 144: The Justice of Heaven is Clear

    Chapter 253: Chapter 144: The Justice of Heaven is Clear


    The bearded man was very satisfied with Yan Fei¡¯s shocked expression and said, ¡°You¡¯ve probably realized by now, this is a nuclear bomb, and not just any bomb¡ªit¡¯s one with an explosive yield of two million tons of TNT. It¡¯s ready to go, and all I have to do is press this remote controller, and thirty seconds later, the bomb will detonate. You certainly understand how powerful a two-million-ton TNT equivalent nuclear explosion is. In such a short time, you cannot possibly run to a safe distance; you will definitely be killed by the blast. This is my method of turning the tables on you!¡±


    Yan Fei looked over and saw that a remote controller had somehow appeared in the beard¡¯s hand at some point, and he was pointing it at the nuclear bomb. The bearded man had been continuously talking to Yan Fei just now, apparently waiting for the nuclear bomb system to be officially activated and to get his hands on the remote controller. Once everything was ready, the bearded man immediately changed his demeanor and exerted extreme pressure on Yan Fei.


    Realizing it truly was a nuclear bomb, Yan Fei was extremely shocked¡ªhe had never imagined he would actually see a nuclear bomb in his lifetime, let alone be threatened with one. He had initially not believed that the warhead-looking object was a real bomb, but knowing this was the headquarters of the Assassin Sect, he began to believe it could be true. An ancient organization with such a long history, backed by the support of The United States of America, could indeed possess a nuclear bomb as their trump card. Moreover, with the formidable reputation of the Assassin Sect, there was no need to deceive him with a fake bomb¡ªafter all, they had no idea he was going to infiltrate their headquarters today.


    Yan Fei had a look of shock on his face as he subconsciously walked closer to the nuclear bomb and gently touched it. Then, his expression also changed as he said indifferently, ¡°So this is the nuclear bomb. It¡¯s not as scary as all that! You just made the biggest mistake by letting me get close to this bomb.¡±


    The bearded man laughed and said, ¡°Destroyer, why do you think I didn¡¯t stop you from getting close to this bomb? Do you think it¡¯s because I¡¯m stupid? Perhaps you imagine that you can destroy the detonator of the bomb, but the truth will prove that all your efforts are futile. As long as I press the button on this controller, the bomb will be activated immediately. This activation is irreversible and unstoppable, and it only takes thirty seconds for the explosion to occur. Even if you have heaven-defying abilities, you won¡¯t be able to destroy the nuclear bomb in thirty seconds. In the end, there¡¯s no escape for you, and you will still be killed by the bomb.¡±


    Yan Fei placed his hand gently on the bomb, not attempting to destroy it, and spoke up, ¡°This is the headquarters of your Assassin Sect. If this bomb really has a two-million-ton TNT yield, once it explodes, I will undoubtedly perish, but so will the Assassin Sect¡¯s base¡ªas will all the members of your sect. Dying in such company, I would consider my death well met. But do you really have the nerve to press that button in your hand?¡±


    The bearded man¡¯s face tensed up as he said, ¡°To contribute everything to our leader is the ultimate doctrine of our Assassin Sect. To eliminate you, a formidable enemy, the Assassin Sect would face annihilation without fear. As long as our leader is alive, he can build a new Assassin Sect at any time. For us, sacrificing ourselves for the sect is an honor beyond measure. So, don¡¯t you get the idea that I¡¯d spare my own people and let you leave here safely.¡±


    Yan Fei sadly reflected on the level of brainwashing among the sect¡¯s followers. He then said, ¡°Your sect¡¯s leader is just a mortal. Do you really think he is an omnipotent god? If he wanted to rebuild the sect, it would probably take hundreds of years. Do you think if he were here, he would choose to destroy his life¡¯s work just to take me down with him?¡±


    The bearded man then looked disdainfully at Yan Fei and said, ¡°If our leader really was here, he could kill you with just a flick of his finger. Would he even need to resort to this ultimate nuclear weapon? You¡¯re deluding yourself. Let me tell you the truth¡ªour leader is powerful, he has surpassed the human limit and reached the Divine Realm. He¡¯s no longer merely human; he is a true god.¡±


    Yan Fei was taken aback; he had speculated that Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan, was not a simple figure, but he hadn¡¯t expected that he had actually achieved the Divine Realm. He had heard from Wang Yong about the classification of martial artists¡¯ strength: after the Innate Realm comes the Divine Realm. Upon reaching the Divine Realm, one breaks free from human limitations and gains various inconceivable and amazing abilities. Throughout human history, only a very few individuals had ever reached the Divine Realm. However, Wang Yong had never met anyone who had reached the Divine Realm, so he did not know what powers someone at that level would possess.


    This bearded man¡¯s strength was formidable, nearing the peak of the Innate Realm. His perspective wouldn¡¯t be narrow, and his admiration for Old Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan¡¯s strength could only be proof that Huo Shan had demonstrated mysterious powers before him. After witnessing such magical abilities, the bearded man was completely subdued.


    Yan Fei had always been curious about how powerful the Divine Realm was, and regretted that he had never encountered an expert of that level to understand the full extent of its power. Now, finding out that the leader of his arch-enemies was actually in the Divine Realm, he broke out in a cold sweat.


    Although Yan Fei had reached the late stage of the Innate Realm, there was still a gap between him and the peak of the Realm. Even so, his strength was already considered unimaginable by ordinary people. So just how formidable was the Divine Realm, which was far beyond the Innate Realm? If he succeeded in destroying the Assassin Sect, and Old Man of the Mountains survived, it would leave a significant threat. If Huo Shan suddenly appeared and launched a surprise attack on Yan Fei, he was afraid that he would be left with nowhere to bury his body.


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    Seeing Yan Fei deep in thought, the bearded man said, ¡°Destroyer, not everything I¡¯ve said to you was nonsense. There¡¯s only one way to save yourself now, and that is to fully submit to our Assassin Sect. In doing so, you can have everything you desire. Otherwise, even if we all perish, we will make sure to take you with us. You had better carefully consider which option is lighter and which is heavier.¡±


    Suddenly, Yan Fei asked, ¡°Does the leader of the Assassin Sect have any connection to Hell¡¯s Big Demon?¡±


    The bearded man was puzzled and said, ¡°What do you mean by that?¡±


    Yan Fei said, ¡°If you don¡¯t know, then please go to Hell yourself and ask the Big Demon. And about your nuclear bomb, I¡¯ll take it for now!¡±


    The bearded man was taken aback, not knowing what Yan Fei meant by his last sentence. But he also understood the implication of Yan Fei¡¯s words, knowing that Yan Fei still chose not to submit. He immediately gave up all illusions and was about to press the remote controller in his hand, ready to die together with Yan Fei. However, he then saw a blur before his eyes, and the huge nuclear bomb vanished from beneath Yan Fei¡¯s palm. Sensing trouble, he pressed the remote controller at once, but there was no reaction. He was stunned for a moment and pressed the remote again, yet there was still no response.


    Although Yan Fei harbored some fear for the divine realm strength of the Old Man of the Mountains, he had not given up his plan to exterminate the Assassin Sect. His current strength might not be sufficient, but this didn¡¯t mean he had no means to eliminate the Old Man of the Mountains. Even if the old man was extremely powerful, could he really withstand an attack from the high-tech weapons of a drone? As long as the Old Man of the Mountains dared to show himself before Yan Fei, he would immediately use the drone to take him down and completely eradicate the lineage of the Assassin Sect.


    Yan Fei¡¯s current strength might be lacking, but his Drone Avatar could continue to upgrade. As long as the drone upgraded, his own strength would also improve rapidly. If the drone kept upgrading, there would come a day when Yan Fei could reach the Divine Realm. By the time the Old Man of the Mountains found him, Yan Fei might have already broken through to the Divine Realm, and it would be uncertain who would die then.


    Yan Fei, with renewed determination, stopped dallying and quickly moved to collect the nuclear bomb into the Universal Space. The bearded man saw the nuclear bomb disappear and hurriedly pressed his remote controller, but the Universal Space¡¯s barrier, which involved mysterious spatial technology, prevented the electromagnetic waves of the remote controller from reaching the nuclear bomb, naturally inhibiting the detonation of the bomb.


    Seeing the nuclear bomb disappear and the remote controller rendered useless, the bearded man knew the situation was dire. Discarding the remote, he tried to escape from the room in a swift move. Then he saw Yan Fei spreading his hands out, and suddenly a huge dual-purpose heavy machine gun appeared on them, the terrifying muzzle pointed directly at the bearded man.


    Earlier, when Yan Fei had been trapped in the stone chamber, he had collected the heavy dual-purpose machine gun lying on the ground and then took out ammunition from the Universal Space to reload the gun, restoring its formidable combat power. It was because he held this trump card that Yan Fei had dared to waste time talking with the bearded man, never imagining that the bearded man¡¯s trump card was actually a nuclear bomb. Fortunately, Yan Fei¡¯s Universal Space was perfectly suited to counteract a nuclear bomb activated by a remote controller, allowing him to snatch the bomb away, stripping the bearded man of his biggest trump card.


    Yan Fei, holding the heavy dual-purpose machine gun, aimed at the bearded man, and with a cold laugh, pulled the trigger. The machine gun fired its 20-millimeter cannon shells, and the bearded man desperately tried to dodge. However, his strength had greatly decreased after being injured, and the small space inside the chamber did not allow for extensive movement. After dodging several cannon shots, he was hit by a large-caliber shell in his left ankle.


    A scream erupted from the bearded man as he fell to the ground, rolling in agony. The cannon had blown off his entire left leg, robbing the bearded man of his ability to move. Now, without his left leg and right hand, his body was extremely unbalanced, leaving him utterly incapable of resisting Yan Fei.


    After knocking the bearded man to the ground, Yan Fei didn¡¯t pursue the victory but instead used the Universal Space to take the heavy dual-purpose machine gun back. He then walked over and kicked the incapacitated bearded man¡¯s head, knocking him unconscious.


    Next, Yan Fei retrieved a high-definition camera from the Universal Space, placing it on a tripod. He turned on the camera, adjusted its parameters, and then started recording.


    Yan Fei removed a small surveillance camera pinned on his chest. This camera was intentionally worn by Yan Fei with the purpose of fully documenting the destruction of the Assassin Sect. His earlier actions had been captured by this camera, and once he left the place, the Auxiliary Intelligent Brain would edit the footage into a complete video to be uploaded to the internet, enhancing the deterrent power of the Destroyer.


    Now, having captured the bearded man alive, Yan Fei immediately replaced the small camera with the high-definition one. He was very clear why he had come to the Middle East¡ªhis sole purpose was for revenge. The bearded man, who had ruthlessly tortured Liu Tingting on video, was now going to experience everything Liu Tingting went through, to then be known to the world.


    The fate of the bearded man proved one point: justice prevails, and retribution is certain!


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    Here¡¯s the second update, hope everyone likes it!


    I saw a comment from a friend in the comment section, and it was quite formidable, so I borrowed it. From the protagonist¡¯s point of view, it should be like this: That¡¯s a good line, I¡¯ll borrow it for now!

 Chapter 254 - Chapter 254: Chapter 145: Blood for Blood

    Chapter 254: Chapter 145: Blood for Blood


    After Yan Fei had prepared for the filming, he checked his clothes again, organized the masked scarf on his head, and put on a pair of sunglasses over the only exposed part of his face, his eyes, completely concealing himself beneath the garments. Then, he began adjusting his body shape, stretching the gaps between his bones and altering his muscle structure, making himself appear tall and formidable.


    Then, Yan Fei checked his final appearance in the video camera and discovered he had transformed into a two-meter-tall, muscular man. The difference between this image and his true appearance was so great that it was impossible for anyone to recognize him, which is when he finally felt relieved.


    However, just as Yan Fei was about to start on the bearded man, he suddenly noticed a remote controller on the ground. His heart stirred, and, picking it up, he found that the controller was broken and had become unresponsive.


    Yan Fei¡¯s mission in the Middle East was to destroy the Assassin Sect, but he had not anticipated that their headquarters would be within a mountain, taking the form of an unprecedented city within the mountain. The city was not only crisscrossed with passages but also densely populated, and Yan Fei was not confident that he could eliminate all the people inside.


    The moment Yan Fei began to kill, it wouldn¡¯t be long before the people inside would discover his actions. The Assassin Sect members were not fools¡ªthey would definitely scatter and flee if they knew they were outmatched. With this, even if drones patrolled the skies outside the mountain, a few might slip through the net. Once these escapees decided to hide, finding them would be difficult for Yan Fei. If they got the chance, they could grow powerful again and become a significant threat to Yan Fei, which is why he had to find a way to utterly destroy the city within the mountain, killing all its inhabitants.


    Yan Fei¡¯s initial plan was to use the nuclear bomb he had just acquired to utterly destroy


    the city within the mountain, while also uprooting the Assassin Sect. The explosion yield of the nuclear bomb he had was a terrifying two million tons of TNT explosives; if detonated here, it could easily annihilate the entire city and its people.


    Previously, Yan Fei knew nothing about actual nuclear weapons; his only information came from the conversation he had just had with the bearded man. He knew that the bomb could be activated with this remote controller, but now that the controller was broken, he was unable to launch the nuclear bomb, and therefore, unable to use it to eradicate the assassin organization.


    Yan Fei believed he would surely find a way to destroy the city and its people, but he had more pressing matters to attend to right now: dealing with the bearded man. He first cleared a space in the room, placed a table in the middle, and then brought out some items he had already prepared from Universal Space, placing them on the table one by one. Lastly, he dragged up the unconscious bearded man and threw him onto the table like livestock awaiting slaughter.


    Yan Fei cleared his throat and used his throat muscles to change the vibration of his vocal cords, altering his voice into a deep baritone. Then, he stood in front of the high-definition camera and started the official recording.


    Speaking in a low-pitched English, Yan Fei said, ¡°Hello everyone, my name is Destroyer! I have taken on a mission to eliminate the Assassin Sect. I have completed the task of destroying the Assassin Sect, and I will release the video of their destruction separately. For now, I have a surprise gift for the employer who posted this task. He mentioned in the posting that an Assassin Sect member brutally murdered a Chinese woman named Liu Tingting. I have also seen the video of her murder online. After annihilating the Assassin Sect, I caught a person here and discovered that he is the very assassin who brutally tortured Liu Tingting.¡±


    Yan Fei stepped back, revealing the bearded man behind him. Although the bearded man looked pitiful, with most of his hair and beard burned off, his features were too memorable. Anyone who had seen the video of Liu Tingting¡¯s murder could instantly recognize that the unconscious man was the throat-slitting killer in that video.


    Yan Fei continued, ¡°My employer posted the task of destroying the Assassin Sect because this bearded man tortured and killed Liu Tingting. He seems to be a person who detests evil. Now, I¡¯ll give him a special gift: I want to return all the pain Liu Tingting suffered back to this bearded man. If the employer is pleased, he can add one more US Dollar to the existing bounty, as appreciation for my hard work.¡±


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    Picking up a sharp dagger from the table and waving it in front of the camera, Yan Fei said, ¡°This bearded man looks very miserable, but he is the murderer who killed Liu Tingting, and so he doesn¡¯t deserve any sympathy. Don¡¯t think that just because he¡¯s unconscious he can¡¯t fight back. For my own safety, I will sever the tendons in his one remaining hand and the tendons in one of his legs, completely robbing him of the ability to counterattack.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Fei swiftly sliced at the bearded man¡¯s wrist and ankle with the dagger, severing both his hand and leg tendons. With both tendons severed, the bearded man completely lost the ability to move. During his state of unconsciousness, the man let out a scream as the intense pain woke him up, and he realized that his limbs were immobile. It immediately dawned on him that his tendons had been cut, and he had become incapacitated.

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    Chapter 255: Chapter 145 Paying Blood with Blood_2


    But the bearded man was no ordinary person; although he was in pain, he clenched his mouth shut, refusing to utter a sound. His eyes burned with rage as they fixed on Yan Fei.


    Seeing the fury in the bearded man¡¯s eyes, Yan Fei suddenly remembered something. In front of the camera, he explained, ¡°Oh no! I just forgot a very important matter and almost made a terrible mistake. Luckily, there¡¯s still time to make amends.¡±


    Having said that, Yan Fei picked up a stone from the table, gauging its weight and feeling quite satisfied with it. He then approached the bearded man, lifted his head in the face of his angry gaze, and swung the stone, smashing the bearded man¡¯s mouth. With Yan Fei¡¯s immense strength, it only took a couple of blows to knock out all the bearded man¡¯s teeth.


    The bearded man¡¯s mouth was struck, not only were all his teeth smashed out, but his entire mouth was smashed and deformed. The severe pain he felt made him ¡°groan,¡± but it was unclear what he was trying to say. As the bearded man opened his mouth, blood started flowing from his disfigured mouth, and the teeth were spat out one by one.


    Disregarding the bearded man¡¯s dreadful condition, Yan Fei again stood in front of the video camera, contentedly saying, ¡°Good thing I noticed that this bearded man still had teeth in his mouth. Otherwise, if he had tried to bite his tongue and commit suicide, I wouldn¡¯t have been able to fulfill the promise I just made.¡±


    Enduring the pain, the bearded man glared at Yan Fei angrily. Although Yan Fei had changed his shape, he was still wearing the same clothes as before, and since the bearded man was an Innate Expert himself and knew the methods to alter one¡¯s form, he naturally recognized that this two-meter tall, imposing and sturdy man was the same Destroyer from before. Moreover, the presence of the video camera indicated that it was currently recording.


    At this point, the bearded man realized that this Destroyer intended to torture him mercilessly, to avenge the employee who had issued the task for Yan Fei. Now with his hands and feet immobilized, with all his teeth knocked out, even the thought of suicide was impossible. He could only accept the cruel torment inflicted on him by Yan Fei.


    Originally fearing nothing on earth and unmatched in ferocity, the bearded man now felt fear at the thought of being butchered and tormented on the table like livestock. At this moment, he deeply regretted not having decided to die with Yan Fei sooner; or why he didn¡¯t bite his tongue when he first regained consciousness and realized the direness of the situation¡­


    Yan Fei put down the stone he was holding and gently stroked his chin. Looking at the bearded man, who was starting to panic, he said, ¡°Alright, finally all potential hazards are removed, and I am free to do whatever I want. Now, where shall I begin? This is my first time doing something like this; I have no experience at all! Hmm¡­ maybe start with the part that represents a man¡¯s dignity!¡±


    With that, Yan Fei¡¯s dagger made quick work of the immobilized bearded man¡¯s pants, slicing through them and revealing his genitals. The bearded man was well-endowed, but as soon as the sharp dagger touched him, it reflexively shrunk rapidly, quivering in the air like a chickpea.


    The thought of losing his symbol of manhood scared the bearded man, who began to babble loudly. But his distorted mouth now made his words indistinct and incomprehensible.


    Yan Fei addressed the camera, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t feel sorry for him because this guy has tortured Liu Tingting in the same way before. You know, Liu Tingting was a beautiful woman, and he didn¡¯t hesitate to hurt her. So today, let¡¯s have a taste of an eye for an eye, and let him enjoy this delightful process as well!¡±


    No sooner had the words left his mouth than the knife in Yan Fei¡¯s hand flashed and completely severed the bearded man¡¯s genitals. As soon as the dagger made its cut, blood spurted wildly from the bearded man¡¯s groin. The intense pain had him rolling uncontrollably on the table, wailing. But since he couldn¡¯t cover the wound with his hands, he could do nothing to alleviate his suffering.


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    Known for his formidable strength, it had always been the bearded man torturing others. Thus, when he was faced with such agony, it created an immense psychological contrast that amplified his sensitivity to pain, delivering torment that penetrated deep into his soul. Only now did he realize that he was not as strong as he thought¡ªhe, too, would feel fear and pain. At this moment, he began to understand the pleading in the eyes of those he had cruelly murdered¡­


    Severely injured, the bearded man was, after all, a Super Expert close to Innate Peak. As soon as he sustained a fatal injury, his body automatically adjusted, using the nearby muscles to compress the ruptured vessels, and miraculously managed to stem the bleeding quickly.


    Yan Fei used his dagger to lift the piece he had just cut off, swinging it in front of the bearded man for a moment before disdainfully tossing it into a corner of the room. Looking at the bearded man rolling on the table, he asked enthusiastically, ¡°How does it feel, being emasculated like this? Is it exhilarating?¡±


    The bearded man made an unintelligible ¡°groan¡± from his mouth, his eyes blazing with fury as they locked onto Yan Fei.


    Suddenly slapping his forehead, Yan Fei exclaimed, ¡°Oh! That¡¯s right, since you can no longer speak clearly, your tongue is useless. Let me help you cut it off!¡±

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    Chapter 256: Chapter 145 Blood for Blood_3


    The bearded man struggled desperately, but it was in vain. In the end, his tongue was completely pulled out of his mouth. The bearded man was in agony and made a ¡°wailing¡± noise, but he couldn¡¯t stop Yan Fei¡¯s action.


    In the end, the bearded man¡¯s tongue had been stretched longer and longer by Yan Fei, and the bearded man had completely lost the ability to make a sound. His body was dragged along by the tongue, motionless. Seeing that the bearded man no longer reacted, Yan Fei finally stopped dragging him and a dagger appeared in Yan Fei¡¯s hand. The dagger gleamed coldly and swiftly cut off the bearded man¡¯s tongue.


    When the bearded man¡¯s tongue was cut off, he let out a dreadful scream as blood spurted from his mouth. The bearded man fell to the ground, rolling over and over, making a painful wail. But without teeth, and now without a tongue, it was completely unclear what he was trying to say.


    Yan Fei picked up the pair of pliers, looking at the long tongue still clamped in them with some disgust and threw it far away. He mumbled to himself, ¡°I really am a pervert, what¡¯s so good about a grown man¡¯s tongue? Better to throw it away!¡±


    After suffering the cruel torture of having his tendons broken, teeth knocked out, genitals cut, and tongue severed, even as a super expert of innate realm, Yan Fei was now more exhaling than inhaling, barely clinging to life. The table was drenched in blood, and the room was filled with human organs that Yan Fei had thrown away, a truly horrifying sight.


    After rolling around for a while, the bearded man finally stopped. He lay on the table, glaring ferociously at Yan Fei, eyes filled with hatred.


    Feigning surprise, Yan Fei said, ¡°Oh no! That look in your eyes, it¡¯s scaring me. I might have nightmares because of it. So for my peaceful sleep, I¡¯d better remove those eyes of yours! Then I won¡¯t have to think about them.¡±


    After saying this, Yan Fei once again grabbed the bearded man and pulled him in front of the camera, making him look at the video camera, Yan Fei said, ¡°Take a good last look, from now on you¡¯ll be in eternal darkness!¡±


    Finally, a look of fear appeared in the bearded man¡¯s eyes. He had spent his life dominating others, liking to have everything under control. He couldn¡¯t begin to imagine what it would be like to truly live in darkness.


    Yan Fei picked up an iron spoon from the table that fit perfectly over the bearded man¡¯s eye. Looking into the video camera lens, he kindly reminded, ¡°Make sure you watch closely! You¡¯re going to see how a human eyeball leaves its socket!¡±


    No sooner had he finished speaking than Yan Fei applied force, and the iron spoon dug into the bearded man¡¯s eye. Then, with a twist of the spoon, he scooped out the bearded man¡¯s eyeball. The bearded man screamed as a hole appeared in his eye, blood gushing forth.


    Yan Fei tossed the spoon aside, throwing out the eyeball it contained. Then he exerted force again, carving out the bearded man¡¯s other eyeball with the spoon and tossing it away together with the spoon.


    Having done all this, Yan Fei threw the bearded man back on the table and once again approached the camera, saying, ¡°Now that we¡¯re at this point, what do you think I can do to this murderer? I¡¯m temporarily out of ideas¡­ Ah, no, he still has one hand and one foot left. I can still get creative there!¡±


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    Yan Fei seemed quite satisfied with his decision. He picked up a cane knife from the table and, after positioning it on the bearded man¡¯s body, whispered in his ear, ¡°You¡¯re lucky you¡¯re blind now, you can¡¯t see anything. Otherwise, you¡¯d be terrified at the sight of me about to chop off your last hand and foot! You should thank me, really, for I am far too merciful!¡±


    In the midst of the agony of having lost his eyes, the bearded man heard Yan Fei¡¯s words and struggled frantically again. It was only at that moment that the bearded man began to appreciate the beauty of life and realized that his past enjoyment in killing might have been misplaced, though he could no longer express his opinions to the outside world. Even a lowly ant clings to life. Haven¡¯t I, not yet dead? He felt he could accept living on in this disabled state.


    Yan Fei was unaware of the bearded man¡¯s emotional journey. With a flick of his wrist, he made two swift cuts, severing the bearded man¡¯s last hand and his final leg. The already struggling bearded man thrashed violently again. But now that he had been reduced by Yan Fei to nothing more than a trunk of a man, he couldn¡¯t move on his own, only helplessly writhing on the table.


    Watching the bearded man¡¯s miserable state on the table, the anger in Yan Fei¡¯s heart slowly dissipated. However, there was one last step he hadn¡¯t completed. Standing in front of the camera, he said, ¡°This bearded man on the table, a murderer, brutally murdered the Chinese girl Liu Tingting, so I¡¯ve treated him with the same cruelty. Some of you may say, aren¡¯t you a murderer yourself? What gives you the right to punish this bearded man? You¡¯re right to question. My name is Destroyer, and my purpose is to eradicate all that is ugly in humanity. My strength is what allows me to do this. If I didn¡¯t have this strength, I¡¯d have been tortured to death by someone else by now. So if anyone wants to avenge this man, they can come find me. If your strength is greater than mine, you can torture me just the same.¡±

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    Chapter 257: Chapter 145 Blood for Blood_4


    Having said this, Yan Fei lifted the heavily mutilated man from the ground, bringing him into view of the surveillance camera for everyone to see his tragic state. Then Yan Fei leaned closer to the man¡¯s ear and whispered, ¡°You¡¯re about to die, so let me tell you one big secret! I am the Destroyer, and I am also a Chinese person; my real name is Yan Fei, the very person you were trying to come after!¡±


    The bearded man was already in a daze due to his severe injuries, but upon hearing Yan Fei¡¯s secret right in his ear, he suddenly struggled desperately, making unintelligible noises from his mouth.


    Yan Fei continued, ¡°The person who posted the task on the Dark Web was me, the person who took on the task was also me, and those of you who kidnapped Lu Pingping in the Pacific Ocean were all killed by me.¡±


    On hearing Yan Fei¡¯s words, the bearded man struggled violently once again. Yan Fei whispered into his ear, ¡°We had no grudges, and under normal circumstances, our lives would never have crossed paths. But you really should not have troubled me. Not only did you kidnap my General Manager, you also tortured my employees, and provoked me, so I had to take action and completely destroy your Assassin Sect. Remember, the downfall of the Assassin Sect is entirely your own doing; you have no one else to blame.¡±


    After hearing Yan Fei¡¯s words, the bearded man suddenly stopped struggling and resigned himself to his fate. He could not believe he had, out of greed, troubled a supremely powerful individual that should never have been provoked. The Assassin Sect had laid dormant for many years and had just begun to rise once again. It had taken more than a dozen generations and a tremendous effort to reach this point; now, the destruction of the Sect was in his own hands, and he couldn¡¯t face the leaders of the Sect through the ages.


    Having revealed his secret, Yan Fei lifted the bearded man in front of the video camera once more and loudly said, ¡°The Assassin Sect, a monster that crawled up from the depths of the historical river, trying to restore its former glory. But you have forgotten that times have changed, and it¡¯s no longer your era to dominate. Let me be the one to send you back to the depths of the river of history!¡±


    After this concluding statement, a sharp dagger appeared in Yan Fei¡¯s hand, and he placed it on the bearded man¡¯s neck. Then, swiftly drawing it across, he sliced the man¡¯s throat open. Blood from the carotid artery spurted out, but by this time, the bearded man had no strength left to struggle anymore.


    Yan Fei held the bearded man up in the air, the dagger in his hand slicing repeatedly, widening the wound on the man¡¯s neck. Finally, the dagger severed the man¡¯s neck completely. The body of the bearded man, without any support, dropped to the ground, causing blood to splatter everywhere.


    Imitating the bearded man¡¯s earlier actions, Yan Fei held the severed head by the hair, extending the bloody trophy towards the camera, and said, ¡°The Assassin Sect ends here!¡±


    After these words, Yan Fei threw away the head in his hand and then turned off the high-definition camera. This series of actions made Yan Fei feel a refreshing clarity, his rage finally released. His main purpose for coming here was now largely accomplished.


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    In order not to affect the continuity of reading for everyone, this big chapter of 6000 words was not split into two, but combined into one. I hope everyone enjoys it!


    After writing this chapter, the author felt the Dark Power within him stirring, another personality on the verge of emerging to fight for control of his body. To calm down the mood and prevent himself from becoming a true deviant, the author needs to relax for a while. For the next few days, there might be only one update per day, I hope everyone understands!


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 Chapter 258 - Chapter 258: 146 Special Items

    Chapter 258: 146 Special Items


    Yan Fei turned off the video camera, having finished the recording, and let out a long sigh, feeling somewhat exhausted. Normally, with his current physical strength, he wouldn¡¯t tire no matter how much he did. The fatigue he felt was because he had just acted impulsively, fueled by anger, and the things he did somewhat went against his usual principles. There was always a burden in his heart, which is why he felt mentally tired after finishing the recording.


    Following this experience, Yan Fei secretly decided that from now on, when dealing with enemies, even if they were exceedingly vicious, he would simply kill them instantly. He would no longer use methods that could provoke negative emotions in him. Because when he was dismembering the bearded man, he actually felt a twisted sense of pleasure. If Yan Fei were to indulge in this kind of perverse pleasure, his life would become meaningless.


    After having done all that, Yan Fei finally had the time and mood to properly observe the room. The room was filled with bookshelves crammed with books. However, because of Yan Fei¡¯s previous actions, the books in this room were in complete disarray, some even soaked in the bearded man¡¯s blood, rendering their contents unreadable. The bookshelves at the far end of the room, however, remained untouched and the books on them were still intact.


    Yan Fei walked over and began to examine the books on the intact bookshelves. But because these books were all written in Arabic, which Yan Fei couldn¡¯t understand at all, the immediate translation from the Auxiliary Brain was a relief. It allowed Yan Fei to understand the titles of these books. It turned out that this was a warehouse for the historical scriptures of the Assassin Sect, similar to the Scripture Depository of the Shaolin Temple, filled with the Assassin Sect¡¯s doctrine and the interpretations and reflections of the past Sect leaders. Yan Fei had zero interest in the content of these books, so he skipped over them.


    Yan Fei continued on his way, finding only these ancient texts. As he moved forward a few more steps, he reached the last row of bookshelves. There, in the last bookshelf, he finally found some different books. These contained the Assassin Sect¡¯s bank account information, various income and expense ledgers, the organizational roster of Sect members, an assassination activities catalog, a chronicle of significant events in the Sect, and the urban development plans of the mountainous city, among others.


    Seeing these substantial books sparked Yan Fei¡¯s interest, though now was not the best time to go through them. So he quickly stored the most important ones in the Universal Space to review later, especially the one recording the Assassin Sect¡¯s bank account information, which he intended to study thoroughly. Perhaps he could extract funds from these accounts for his own development and expansion.


    Yan Fei stored all the useful books in the Universal Space but kept the one detailing the construction plan of the mountain city. He opened this book and began reading. It primarily explained how the mountain city was discovered and then constructed. The account confirmed Yan Fei¡¯s previous speculations.


    Centuries ago, an Assassin Sect member accidentally stumbled upon many natural caves in the mountain. The Sect then sent people to investigate and discovered its significant expansion potential. They decided to extend and reconstruct the original natural caves. After expending countless manpower and wealth, the Assassin Sect finally completed this architectural marvel of the world. Its secrecy, due to the Sect¡¯s covert nature, meant it remained hidden from the public eye, its brilliance obscured.


    What excited Yan Fei was that the book not only provided a detailed narrative of the mountain city¡¯s construction but also included a comprehensive structural diagram. This plan marked all the buildings and passages of the mountain city, allowing the Auxiliary Brain to complete the city model that had been crudely established in its database as soon as it received the information from Yan Fei. Soon, a complete model of the mountain city materialized before Yan Fei.


    Although the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database already had a model diagram of the mountain city indicating many passages and buildings, its contents were limited to areas Yan Fei had personally visited, and many unexplored regions were not represented in the model. Now, with the complete city structure, the model in the Auxiliary Brain became fully detailed, showing the shapes and names of each building and passageway, as well as the layout of various ventilation ducts and electrical cables¡ªeven including the most central power generation facility. With just one glance, Yan Fei had mastered the structure of the entire mountain city.


    Therefore, Yan Fei began to analyze the model diagram of the mountain city carefully, and when he saw one piece of equipment, his eyes lit up. It was a massive ventilation fan, located at an opening on the top of the mountain city. However, a large rock concealed the opening above, so the drone scanning from the sky had not detected it, nor the ventilation fan inside.


    The mountain city was built within natural caverns inside the mountain, so it was supposed to be airtight, devoid of the oxygen necessary for human habitation. But since many people needed to live in the city, the designers cleverly created an inlet at a hidden spot above the caves, using a massive ventilation fan to pump external air into the city below.


    To ensure the inhabitants would not experience breathing difficulties, the designers had also constructed an array of ventilation ducts of various sizes to guarantee that the air drawn in from above would reach the entire mountain city, leaving no dead zones. This explained why, when Yan Fei first entered the cave, he felt the airflow moving from inside to outside.


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    Yan Fei had slaughtered the bearded man, but it was only a little more than halfway through his mission of vengeance. His ultimate goal was to completely destroy the Assassin Sect. However, with his strength alone, it was hard for him to utterly annihilate this assassin organization, as there would always be some that slipped through the net. So, when he spotted this huge ventilation fan, he immediately had a brilliant idea.


    Earlier, in the valley, Yan Fei had acquired a biochemical weapon, ¡°Novichok,¡± that originally belonged to the Red Helmet. This ¡°Novichok¡± was an extremely toxic nerve agent; a small amount mixed into the air could kill a healthy adult. The container he had found held hundreds of kilograms of ¡°Novichok¡± gas, which, if released into the air, would be enough to kill all living beings within a ten-mile radius. Hence, if he could release the ¡°Novichok¡± at the location of the ventilation fan, the nerve gas would quickly spread through various pipes into the entire city nestled in the mountains, silently killing all the assassins there. This would fulfill Yan Fei¡¯s goal of complete destruction of the Assassin Sect.


    If Yan Fei really resorted to this method, he could indeed easily destroy everyone in the mountaintop city. But there was a problem: the city was not only home to the Assassin Sect¡¯s killers but also to some women and children. These people were innocent, and if Yan Fei commenced indiscriminate slaughter, they too would all be killed.


    Yan Fei¡¯s heart softened for just a few seconds; he then immediately reaffirmed his determination to destroy the city, reminded of Liu Tingting, who was brutally beheaded by the bearded man. These women and children had always lived in this mountaintop city, and they were the families of the Assassin Sect members. They were constantly subject to the sect¡¯s ideological brainwashing, and their minds had become somewhat abnormal. Especially the children, who were indoctrinated with deviant beliefs from a young age, they no longer had independent thoughts. Once they grew up, they would become official members of the Assassin Sect organization, and by then, they would perpetrate even greater slaughter. Recognizing this issue, Yan Fei decided to completely destroy this mountain city and eradicate this extremist sect once and for all.


    Thereupon, Yan Fei began to search the study, intending to take away anything of value. To the people of this sect, the scriptures in the room were their most precious wealth. However, these scriptures were of no use to Yan Fei. Therefore, he didn¡¯t set his sights on them but instead looked for real valuables. Regrettably, there were no gold or silver items in the room, but through his relentless search, Yan Fei eventually found some ancient Arabic scrolls in a hidden compartment, which he unhesitatingly placed into the Universal Space.


    Just as Yan Fei took one last glance around the room and was about to leave, the Auxiliary Brain, which had been quiet for some time, suddenly transmitted a message: Special item discovered, essential items for Drone Upgrade.


    Yan Fei was startled; this was the second time the Auxiliary Brain had initiated contact with him. The first time it did so was when Yan Fei had inadvertently seen a rusty gear on television, which later turned out to be essential for upgrading his drone to Level 4. After sending the message, the Auxiliary Brain fell silent again. However, a picture appeared in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s database, displaying an item resembling a chain.


    He quickly looked in its direction and saw the chain-like item on the stone wall, currently hanging there with one end fitted with a handle, looking like a long whip weapon.


    Yan Fei had not noticed this item previously because it was placed high up. It was only just before his departure that he chanced upon it, and immediately the Auxiliary Brain detected it, communicated the information to Yan Fei, and displayed the item before his eyes.


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 Chapter 259 - Chapter 259: Chapter 147 This Chapter is Poisonous

    Chapter 259: Chapter 147 This Chapter is Poisonous


    Yan Fei removed the chain whip weapon and found it to be quite heavy, weighing several dozen pounds. Besides the handle, the entire length of the whip was rusted, just like the rusty gear he had encountered previously. He tried rubbing it vigorously, but the rust on the whip wouldn¡¯t come off. He gave it a strong tug and found the body of the whip to be extremely sturdy, completely unbreakable. He took a closer look at the whip and discovered that it wasn¡¯t a whip at all, but rather a chain that had been used to connect transmission devices on some product.


    Despite the chain being heavy and very hard, it was surprisingly flexible and seemed soft, which is why it had been mistaken for a whip. However, with Yan Fei¡¯s expertise, he was unable to discern what material it was made of.


    Someone had fitted a handle onto this chain, turning it into a weapon. Given the weight and flexibility of the weapon, plus its indestructible nature, this chain whip must have made a formidable reputation throughout history.


    Knowing he could not fathom the secrets within the chain, Yan Fei decided not to ponder any further. He dismantled the handle from the chain and stored the chain in the Universal Space. As soon as the chain entered Universal Space, a message immediately appeared in the Auxiliary Brain:


    Special Items: 1/3


    Following the message was an image, which showed the enigmatic chain of unknown utility. The number 1/3 indicated that three special items were required for the Drone Upgrade and only one had been found so far. Compared to the previous drone upgrades, the difficulty level of this upgrade had at least tripled, because Yan Fei needed to find three Upgrade Essential Items.


    However, Yan Fei was already pleased to have obtained one essential upgrade item, that very chain. His original intent was not to search for Upgrade Essential Items, so finding one by chance brought him an unexpected delight. Until now, besides knowing that the drone upgrade required a hundred thousand Merit Points, he knew nothing of any other upgrade requirements. Nevertheless, this ignorance had serendipitously helped him complete one-third of the task.


    Previously, with the use of the drone, Yan Fei had already earned many Merit Points, but he had been too busy searching for the Assassin Sect¡¯s headquarters and engaging in intense battles after infiltrating their base to check the Merit Points earned by the drone. With the joy of unexpectedly finding an essential upgrade item, he finally began to review the drone¡¯s combat achievements over this period.


    During a rescue mission at sea for Lu Pingping, the drone had sunk a small submarine, earning 2000 Merit Points; destroyed a medium-sized seaplane for 100 Merit Points; and during that time, the drone also killed 23 enemies, earning 23 Merit Points; totaling 2123 Merit Points for that mission. Together with the Merit Points previously earned, the drone had a total of 9648 Merit Points at that time.


    After the drone¡¯s operations in the Middle East, it participated in two battles. In the first battle, which took place in a valley against a coalition of US Forces and other factions, the drone earned the following Merit Points:


    The drone launched Missiles, destroying 2 Transport Helicopters, earning 300 Merit Points (150 Merit Points per Transport Helicopter); destroyed 5 MIA2 tanks, earning 500 Merit Points (100 Merit Points per tank); destroyed 8 armored vehicles for 160 Merit Points (20 Merit Points per armored vehicle); destroyed 2 air defense positions for 600 Merit Points (300 Merit Points per air defense position); destroyed 2 Communication Vehicles for 100 Merit Points (50 Merit Points per Communication Vehicle).


    The drone fired with its Naval Cannon, destroying 135 military vehicles for a total of 675 Merit Points (5 Merit Points per military vehicle); killed 2289 individuals for 2289 Merit Points.


    In total, the drone earned 4624 Merit Points from this sortie, bringing the accumulated Merit Points to 14272.


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?0.§ã¦Ï


    During the drone¡¯s second sortie, which involved attacking the Assassins inside the mountain, all attacks were carried out using Missiles, resulting in the killing of 289 enemies and earning 289 Merit Points. However, because the positions set up by the black-robed warriors inside were not rudimentary, destroying these positions was not counted as battle achievements by the drone.


    After this operation, the drone¡¯s total accumulated Merit Points reached 14561. The drone¡¯s next Upgrade required a hundred thousand Merit Points, still a distance away. However, as long as Yan Fei continued to put in the effort, achieving a hundred thousand Merit Points should not be too difficult.


    Having understood the drone¡¯s current status, Yan Fei had a clear idea of his next steps. He no longer stayed in the stone room, and instead began to spread Gasoline around the room to set it on fire and destroy any trace of his presence. He then left and, using the complete city map, returned to the urban area within the mountains.


    When Yan Fei passed by the outside Paradise Garden, he had planned on taking the luminous pearls and gems inlayed in the building structures, but he abandoned the idea when he realized how inefficient the process was given his limited time, and so he had to forego that unclaimed treasure.


    With a complete map, Yan Fei moved at an exceptionally fast speed. Even so, he encountered several patrols of black-robed warriors along the way and instantly killed them, posing no trouble for him.


    Before the carnage on the square above the cableway, Yan Fei had caused quite a ruckus; however, since the difference in height between the square above and the city below was over two thousand meters, and those below weren¡¯t permitted to access the square above without authorization, the city¡¯s inhabitants remained oblivious to the near-complete annihilation above. This served Yan Fei well, preventing his premature exposure.


    Following the map¡¯s guidance, Yan Fei carefully made his way forward until he finally arrived at the location of the massive Ventilation Fan at the peak. This was the heart of the city in the mountains, crucial to the safety of all its residents, and thus heavily guarded by black-robed warriors.


    However, the Assassin Sect¡¯s backbone had already been wiped out, and these defending black-robed warriors stood no chance against Yan Fei. He took out a Heavy machine gun and easily killed them all.


    Standing in front of the Ventilation Fan, Yan Fei gazed into the deep ventilating shaft. After a brief hesitation, he took out the large canister containing ¡°Novichok¡± and then donned a full set of protective suits, wrapping himself up tightly. Only after these preparations did Yan Fei begin to activate the button on top of the canister.


    Yan Fei did not follow the steps laid out in the product¡¯s instruction manual he had picked up, but rather the correct method calculated by the Auxiliary Brain. Indeed, during the process, Yan Fei discovered that the canister had been specially designed with a powerful C4 Explosive hidden inside. If operated according to the instructions, a violent explosion would have occurred upon release of the poisonous gas, killing the operator, even if they were wearing protective clothing.


    The US Forces were cunning and treacherous, not only planning to pin a chemical weapon attack on the Syrian government forces as an excuse for their own and their allies¡¯ military strikes but also intending to blow up the Red Helmet members who initiated the chemical weapons, leaving no evidence and effectively silencing them. Fortunately, with the help of the Auxiliary Brain, Yan Fei successfully avoided this deadly trap.


    When Yan Fei pressed the final button, the canister holding the dangerous chemical weapon clicked open, and the lid opened outward. The liquid toxic substance inside rapidly vaporized and was sucked into the ventilation shaft below by the powerful force of the Ventilation Fan, swiftly merging with the air and being blown throughout the extensive underground pipelines.


    In just a short amount of time, the liquid inside the canister had completely turned to gas, and this gas was all blown into the pipes below by the Ventilation Fan. Having completed this task, Yan Fei abandoned the canister and promptly left the entrance to the Ventilation Fan.


    Still wearing the full protective suit, Yan Fei returned to the square above the cableway, where he saw a few survivors writhing and howling in agony on the ground, struggling to breathe. Previously incapacitated by severe injuries, the stimulus of the poison gas had miraculously given them the ability to move. They clutched desperately at their throats, trying to tear an opening just to breathe normally.


    However, this effort was futile¡ªthey still couldn¡¯t breathe. Soon, large blisters appeared on their bodies; these blisters burst open, oozing pus and blood. In a short span of time, the individuals died in agony.


    Looking at the corpses on the ground with terrifying expressions of death, Yan Fei felt a chill. The ¡°Novichok¡± was truly formidable, invisible and impossible to defend against¡ªit had taken such a short amount of time to kill these people. Given Novichok¡¯s capacity for mass destruction, it was likely that the people in the city below the cableway had not escaped the deadly toxic gas.


    Despite wearing the protective suit, Yan Fei instinctively felt unsafe. He walked to the center of the square, leapt upwards, and entered the tunnel blasted by the Drone, crawling toward the outside. After climbing about six or seven meters, he reached the mouth of the tunnel. With a leap, he jumped into the dark abyss below, and the Drone suddenly appeared out of the darkness to catch Yan Fei in mid-air and fly off into the distance.


    This time Yan Fei did not directly enter the cockpit but stood firmly on the middle of the Drone Body with his feet braced. Facing the fierce wind, the Drone proceeded rapidly, its forceful gusts scattering the nerve agents that clung to Yan Fei. Once convinced that all the poisonous gas had been dispersed by the wind, Yan Fei peeled off and discarded his protective suit, which quickly vanished into the dark night sky.


    By this time, the cockpit of the Drone opened, and Yan Fei entered.


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 Chapter 260 - Chapter 260: Chapter 148: Inviting Divine Possession

    Chapter 260: Chapter 148: Inviting Divine Possession


    Yan Fei, on this mission to the Middle East, used various conventional and unconventional means to finally annihilate the world-renowned Assassin Sect, fulfilling the vow he made when he left Domestic, avenging the terribly killed Liu Tingting.


    Although this mission was not perfect and encountered twists and turns, the leader of the Assassin Sect, the enigmatic Old Man of the Mountains Huo Shan, had not appeared or been exterminated, leaving behind a significant hidden danger. However, Yan Fei was now very satisfied with the results achieved.


    Sitting in the Drone Cockpit, Yan Fei adjusted his bodily tissues and muscles, reverting his body to its original form. Although he could maintain this transformed state for an extended period, due to the change in body structure, it would inconvenience him and consume more physical strength. If he engaged in combat, his Strength would decline, and he might be killed by someone if he were careless. Therefore, unless necessary, Yan Fei would immediately reverse the transformation, which is why those Kung Fu experts didn¡¯t often change their body shape.


    Yan Fei maneuvered the Drone toward the entrances of the City in the mountains. Although he had dispersed the ¡°Novichok¡± nerve agent through the City¡¯s ventilation system, he couldn¡¯t guarantee that all the people in the City would be poisoned to death, for no one knew if there were Gas Masks or other means of defense against poison gas stored within. Hence, he needed to watch the exits to guard against anyone escaping so that he could eliminate them immediately.


    Soon enough, the Drone returned to those cave entrances, only to discover two persons running swiftly on the road in front of the caves. Under the scan of the Quantum Radar, the outlines of these two individuals suddenly appeared before Yan Fei¡¯s eyes. Although he couldn¡¯t see their live images, just by their outlines, he realized they were the recently vanished Yang Wanlin and his robust middle-aged Bodyguard.


    These two had disappeared during Yan Fei¡¯s massacre and it was unknown where they had gone to. Yan Fei had thought they got lost within the City in the mountains and breathed in the Poisonous Gas he released, dying from the exposure. To his surprise, their luck had been so good that not only had they fortunately survived the massacre in the stone chamber, but they had also found the correct path to leave the City in the mountains, and now they had successfully escaped the gas attack.


    The fundamental reason Yan Fei encountered the Assassin Sect was that the Yang Family of Beijing in Domestic and The United States of America¡¯s Green Pine Capital coveted Yan Fei¡¯s Dream Technology Weight Loss Cookies and sought to devour his Company. Hence, they took the initiative to collude with the assassins of the Assassin Sect to jointly deal with Yan Fei. Their scheme was extremely vicious, and if it weren¡¯t for the sudden appearance of Old Man Gu, informing Yan Fei of Lu Pingping¡¯s whereabouts, their plan would have succeeded long ago.


    Yan Fei subsequently clashed head-on with the Assassin Sect, killing their Assassins, which led the sect to take retaliatory actions. They eliminated Dream Technology employees on a business trip in Europe and tortured Liu Tingting to death. Although the later actions of the Assassin Sect were not directly related to the Yang Family of the Empire and Green Pine Capital, they were still implicated. If these two Forces hadn¡¯t been so greedy and sinister, inviting Al-Assassin to act, Liu Tingting wouldn¡¯t have met such a tragic end. Therefore, although Yan Fei successfully exterminated the Assassin Sect, his vengeance was not yet complete, as the Yang Family of Beijing and Green Pine Capital also needed to pay the price for their deeds.


    Yan Fei¡¯s initial Plan was to retaliate against these two Forces in the coming time, but he had not expected to encounter the fortunately escaped Yang Wanlin here. Yang Wanlin was also involved in the conspiracy against Yan Fei, making him one of the masterminds. Therefore, Yan Fei promptly harbored the thought of killing Yang Wanlin on the spot, collecting a bit of interest from the Yang Family.


    However, just as Yan Fei was about to attack the fleeing Yang Wanlin and his sturdy middle-aged Bodyguard, a convoy suddenly drove out from the largest cave, filled with members of the Assassin Sect. More Sect members continuously ran out from the adjacent smaller cave, their faces showing panicked expressions as they desperately ran towards the outside of the caves, attempting to flee the terrifying City of death. It seemed that ¡°Novichok¡± had started to take its toll, and there must have been a considerable number of casualties inside the City, or else these people wouldn¡¯t be fleeing so frantically.


    A thought crossed Yan Fei¡¯s mind, and he chose not to immediately eliminate Yang Wanlin and his Bodyguard. Instead, he turned the Drone around and, utilizing the Drone¡¯s Vulcan Gun, began attacking the vehicles and escaping Assassin Sect members below. Yang Wanlin, being an outsider, was unfamiliar with the local Terrain, so he couldn¡¯t get far here. Yan Fei could still eliminate him later. But the Sect members were different; they were locals, numerous, and very familiar with the Terrain. If they were allowed to escape and find a place to hide, Yan Fei might never find them again. Thus, Yan Fei decided to temporarily spare Yang Wanlin, prioritizing the Sect members and eradicating the Sect from its roots.


    With a single thought from Yan Fei, fire tongues suddenly appeared in the dark sky, and violent explosions occurred on the ground. The swiftly-moving vehicles were blasted away by 30-millimeter Naval Cannons, enveloping the Sect members in the explosions and meeting their untimely death. After the convoy was annihilated, the Drone turned around and began attacking the scattering fleeing Sect members.


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ??¦Í?¦Ï.§ã¦Ï

 Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Chapter 148: Inviting Divine Possession_2

    Chapter 261: Chapter 148: Inviting Divine Possession_2


    The Drone demonstrated extremely high attack efficiency at this point, capable of taking out a fleeing enemy with just a 30 millimeter Naval Cannon shell under the lock-on of the Quantum Radar. Quickly, the over one hundred sect members who ran out of the cave were all gunned down. And all it took the Drone was a mere hundred-plus rounds of 30 millimeter Naval Cannon shells.


    After dealing with the enemies who ran out of the cave, the Drone then hovered in the sky outside the cave, monitoring the situation below. If anyone tried to escape, it would attack immediately. However, it seemed that everyone inside had already been poisoned to death, as the people who ran out were the only survivors from within. The Drone hovered midair for ten minutes, but no one else came out of the cave.


    It was at this juncture that Yan Fei concluded that all the inhabitants of the mountain city had died, for no one could survive that long in such a toxic environment, not even with gas masks. If they hadn¡¯t come out by now, they never would.


    Once Yan Fei confirmed there were no survivors left, he immediately turned to look for Yang Wanlin, only to discover that Yang Wanlin and his bodyguard had vanished. However, he wasn¡¯t anxious in the slightest. While the Drone had focused on eliminating the survivors from the cave, the Quantum Radar had kept a lock on Yang Wanlin¡¯s movements the whole time. Yang Wanlin, realising the danger after witnessing Yan Fei¡¯s massacre of the fleeing Assassin Sect members, had immediately hidden himself in a cave on a nearby mountain.


    The reason Yan Fei had not immediately opened fire to eliminate Yang Wanlin wasn¡¯t just because he didn¡¯t want the Assassin Sect members to escape, but also because he wanted to extract more information about the Yang Family of Beijing from Yang Wanlin. He wanted to know how the Yang Family planned to deal with him. With the Assassin Sect now thoroughly eradicated, Yan Fei¡¯s thoughts had shifted to Yang Liu of the Yang Family of Beijing. That¡¯s why he wanted to gather more information on Yang Liu, to better deal with him later. But in the blink of an eye, Yang Wanlin had slipped into the cave.


    But Yan Fei was unconcerned. After clashing with the bearded man, Yan Fei had gained a deeper understanding of his own strength, nurturing a strong confidence in victory. That sturdy middle-aged bodyguard of Yang Wanlin, despite looking formidable, wasn¡¯t a concern for Yan Fei. Dealing with the bodyguard would be as easy as flipping his hand, and Yang Wanlin wouldn¡¯t be able to escape from his grasp.


    So the Drone swiftly flew to the space above the cave. Its cockpit opened, and Yan Fei jumped out once more. He descended from the sky, his feet sinking into the sand, standing firmly on the ground. Yan Fei first surveyed his surroundings, then dashed towards the cave where Yang Wanlin was hiding.


    Meanwhile, the Drone was left by Yan Fei to hover midair, watching over the cave¡¯s entrance while also keeping an eye on the mountain city¡¯s exit to ensure no one escaped.


    Upon entering the cave, Yan Fei found it wasn¡¯t very large, spanning only five or six meters in depth. However, the area inside was quite spacious, about one hundred square meters, with a height of over five meters. And there was Yang Wanlin, hiding behind a boulder inside the cave, with the sturdy middle-aged bodyguard standing in front of him.


    When Yan Fei entered the cave, he hadn¡¯t altered his physique, but retained his original form and appearance. He did, however, cover his face once again with a headscarf, concealing his true visage.


    Yang Wanlin, already terrified like a startled bird, immediately recognized the veiled Yan Fei as the destroyer who had wreaked havoc in the stone chamber. He felt utterly afraid. Although he hadn¡¯t personally witnessed Yan Fei carrying out the massacre of the Assassin Sect higher-ups, he had heard about it from his bodyguard and knew just how formidable Yan Fei was. Now seeing Yan Fei here, he realized that Yan Fei had triumphed in his battle against the Assassin Sect. Yang Wanlin had never imagined that an unknown new assassin could actually accomplish the incredible task of annihilating the Assassin Sect.


    Confronted with this destroyer, Yang Wanlin felt anxious and uncertain about how the destroyer would treat him. But suddenly, another thought struck him, sending him into even greater panic. He had already confessed in person at the Assassin Sect Headquarters that the Yang Family had been involved in actions against Yan Fei. And this destroyer had come to annihilate the Assassin Sect for the bounty on Yan Fei. What was the relationship between this destroyer and Yan Fei? Would the destroyer also eliminate him? After all, he too was one of Yan Fei¡¯s enemies.


    The moment Yan Fei saw Yang Wanlin, he wanted to capture him immediately and subject him to severe torture to extract all the intelligence about the Yang Family. However, as soon as he steadied himself in the cave, something felt off. He sensed an extreme danger, but couldn¡¯t pinpoint its source at the time. There were only three people present; Yang Wanlin was an ordinary man, so the danger to himself must be coming from the sturdy middle-aged bodyguard protecting Yang Wanlin. Yet, the bodyguard didn¡¯t seem the least bit dangerously formidable¡­


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?¦Ï.?¦Ï


    Yan Fei watched the bodyguard with a solemn expression, deciding to trust his instincts and remain highly vigilant of him.

 Chapter 262 - Chapter 262: Chapter 148: Inviting Divine Possession _3

    Chapter 262: Chapter 148: Inviting Divine Possession _3


    The bodyguard stood up straight, neither servile nor overbearing, and cupping one hand in the other before his chest towards Yan Fei, he said, ¡°This friend, judging by your appearance, you are also a Chinese person. With such impressive skills, you must also be a fellow practitioner, and you should have heard of the Cangzhou Sun Family, right? I am the younger brother of Sun Tie, the head of the Cangzhou Sun Family. My name is Sun Yi, and I am here on family orders to protect Mr. Yang Wanlin¡¯s safety. I kindly ask you, my friend, to give Mr. Yang Wanlin a break for the sake of the Sun Family.¡±


    Yan Fei frowned when he heard a name from the bodyguard that had left a deep impression on him: the Cangzhou Sun Family. The first time he heard this name was on the night he killed Zhang Baocheng in the suburbs of Shanghai. On that night, just as he was about to kill Zhang Baocheng, he met a robust young man named Sun Li. His purpose was to protect Zhang Baocheng and prevent Yan Fei from killing him; he claimed to be from the Cangzhou Sun Family, and Sun Tie was his father. However, because Sun Li was too stubborn and desperately tried to stop Yan Fei from killing Zhang Baocheng, he was killed by Yan Fei.


    It was precisely Sun Li¡¯s stubbornness that left a deep impression on Yan Fei. Later, with the help of an Auxiliary Brain, he searched the internet for information about the Cangzhou Sun Family and discovered that the family was a large clan, far from simple and had stood unshaken for who knows how many years. According to rumors, the Sun Family was an ancient family, with a history that extended back several thousand years to the present day.


    Moreover, according to rumors, the Sun Family was very powerful, and most people did not want to provoke them needlessly. It was just that the Sun Family kept a low profile, so ordinary people did not know much about them, and some had never even heard of them. However, the data obtained by the Auxiliary Brain from the internet was limited, and so Yan Fei¡¯s knowledge of the Sun Family was limited as well. It was unexpected for Yan Fei that he would encounter another member of the Sun Family here, and this person was the younger brother of Sun Tie.


    In an instant, Yan Fei thought of many things and recognized the complexity of the Sun Family. However, he was now in the Middle East, thousands of miles away from China, so naturally, there was no need to fear a domestic noble family. He said, ¡°Since you are a member of the Sun Family, you can leave here safely. However, the person behind you must stay, as I have very important matters to ask him.¡±


    Yang Wanlin immediately said, ¡°Mr. Sun, please don¡¯t abandon me!¡±


    Sun Yi replied with neither servility nor arrogance, ¡°I am very sorry, my friend, my task for this trip is to ensure Mr. Yang Wanlin¡¯s safety, so I cannot satisfy your request.¡±


    Yan Fei said coldly, ¡°Are you challenging me?¡±


    Sun Yi said with neither servility nor arrogance, ¡°I apologize, but this is my duty. If, my friend, you insist on pushing me, then we will have no choice but to let our actions speak for themselves.¡±


    Yan Fei was somewhat astonished; Sun Yi had already experienced his methods at the Assassin Sect Headquarters and yet still seemed bold enough to challenge him. In his perception, although Sun Yi was strong, he only had the strength of the Acquired Peak Stage, which was a long way off from his own level, making him no match for Yan Fei. Could it be that everyone in the Sun Family was old and stubborn, refusing to advance or retreat, each one eager to step forward for others¡¯ affairs?


    While Yan Fei was puzzled, he saw Sun Yi beginning to take off his clothes. When Sun Yi removed his upper garment completely, Yan Fei saw a strange Bloody Crimson Charm drawn on Sun Yi¡¯s chest and back. This charm looked like a tattoo and was quite eerie on Sun Yi¡¯s body.


    As Yan Fei wondered, he watched Sun Yi bring his palms together, first bending his fingers, then extending the index fingers of each hand together towards the sky, forming a strange hand gesture. Sun Yi stamped his feet hard on the ground and chanted something. When Yan Fei listened, he heard Sun Yi chanting, ¡°Taishang Laojun, hasten [as if] by law! I invite the Great Sage Sun into my body¡­¡±


    Yan Fei was dumbfounded. Was Sun Yi out of his mind, playing the game of inviting divine possession before him? Modern science has proven that the so-called inviting divine possession is nothing more than self-hypnosis, afterwards giving oneself the illusion that a deity has truly possessed their body, which in turn can unlock the potential of one¡¯s body and increase one¡¯s strength. However, such gains in strength are very limited and nowhere enough to bridge the vast gap in strength required to challenge Yan Fei.


    Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?¦Ï¦Í?0.§ã?


    But then something shocking happened. As Sun Yi continued with his shaman-like behavior, the Bloody Crimson Talisman on his body started to glow, and a terrifying aura began to emanate from his body. This aura kept increasing as if there were no limits, eventually alarming even Yan Fei, who could feel the immense danger.


    It was only then that Yan Fei realized the source of the extreme danger he had felt earlier. Knowing that things were bad, he suddenly had a Heavy machine gun appear in his hands. He aimed the machine gun at Sun Yi and without hesitation pulled the trigger; the gun spat out a long line of fire, and 20 millimeter cannon bullets shot towards Sun Yi¡¯s body.


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 Chapter 263 - Chapter 263: Chapter 149: The Lethal Strike

    Chapter 263: Chapter 149: The Lethal Strike


    Yan Fei soon realized something was wrong, so he immediately pulled out the heavy machine gun from the Universal Space and attacked Sun Yi with the 20-millimeter cannon. Suddenly, Sun Yi roared and his talismans turned blood red, his muscles bulging monstrously as he transformed into a muscle-bound giant. When Sun Yi exerted himself, his muscles swelled like steel. Surprisingly, when the 20-millimeter cannon bullets struck him, they barely broke his skin, and not even blood came out.


    Yan Fei then saw Sun Yi let out a strange cry and his facial expression became bizarre. Scratching his ears and cheeks, he leaped up like a monkey, dodging bullets to rush toward Yan Fei. Sun Yi reached down, retrieved a stick from the bag he had thrown on the ground¡ªwhich he had been carrying on his back¡ªand stretched it into a long pole. He raised it high and brought it down with force, aiming straight for Yan Fei¡¯s head.


    Yan Fei was shocked, not expecting Sun Yi¡¯s speed to increase so suddenly. Before he could retreat, Sun Yi was already upon him. As Sun Yi¡¯s stick came crashing down, Yan Fei quickly raised the heavy machine gun in his hands to block the attack. There was a loud crash, and the heavy machine gun Yan Fei was holding completely fell apart under the stick¡¯s assault, scattering into broken pieces on the ground. And yet, Sun Yi¡¯s stick, whatever material it was made from, remained unaffected.


    Yan Fei was taken aback. The force behind the blow was like an unending wave, one following the other, and Yan Fei simply couldn¡¯t stand against it. Not only did the machine gun in his hand disassemble under the stick¡¯s blow, but even his own body couldn¡¯t withstand such immense strength. He stepped back several times before he finally managed to dispel the blow¡¯s force.


    Sensing his success, Sun Yi let out another weird scream and like a monkey, instantly appeared in front of Yan Fei. With a jab of his stick, he hit Yan Fei¡¯s belly, which had been too slow to dodge. Yan Fei felt a sudden sharp pain and stumbled backwards, almost falling over.


    Deeply alarmed, Yan Fei wondered how Sun Yi, who didn¡¯t seem very strong at first glance, could surge in strength after invoking divine possession, to the point where even Yan Fei couldn¡¯t compete with him. How could a person¡¯s strength increase so drastically in such a short time? Had Sun Yi really managed to invoke the Great Sage Sun? If that were the case, then who in the world could stand against Sun Yi?


    Yan Fei and Sun Yi began their exchange of blows, but unexpectedly, Yan Fei was completely dominated by Sun Yi the entire time, without the slightest ability to fight back. Realizing this sad fact, Yan Fei thought of retreating, seeking to leave the cave and drawn Sun Yi outside, where he could use high-tech weapons from the drone to deal with him.


    Even if Sun Yi had really invited divine possession, he was still mortal flesh and would not likely survive the relentless attack of the drone¡¯s 30-millimeter armor-piercing rounds. Even if he could resist the 30-millimeter rounds, he wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand the stronger penetration power of missiles. So, once Sun Yi left the cave, Yan Fei would be able to use the drone to finish him off.


    The drone¡¯s Quantum Radar couldn¡¯t penetrate very thick rock and soil, but it could extend about fifty meters into the cave from the entrance. The drone was capable of launching missiles and guiding them into the cave with the help of the Quantum Radar, intending to eliminate Sun Yi inside. Unfortunately, the cave was too small, with its area merely over a hundred square meters and its height reaching several meters.


    In such a confined space, the explosion from a missile would inflict great harm upon Yan Fei, who was also in the cave. Even if it killed Sun Yi, Yan Fei himself would pay a great price. Moreover, with Sun Yi moving as fast as lightning and gripping tightly to Yan Fei, preventing Yan Fei from distancing himself, Yan Fei dared not fire the missiles. Otherwise, it would be suicide.


    Yan Fei wanted to leave the cave, but Sun Yi seemed to see through his intentions. Moving with electrifying speed, he continually struck at Yan Fei with his stick, preventing Yan Fei from escaping. After several attempts, not only did Yan Fei fail to leave the cave, but he was also struck several times by Sun Yi¡¯s stick. Under Sun Yi¡¯s relentless assault, Yan Fei had no chance to counter and no time to take out weapons from the Universal Space to fight back.


    Each hit from Sun Yi¡¯s stick brought Yan Fei piercing pain. However, over time Yan Fei started to notice something off¡ªThe red color of the talisman on Sun Yi¡¯s body began to fade, and the force with which the stick hit him was weakening. Although Yan Fei still couldn¡¯t dodge the stick¡¯s attacks, he gradually managed to bear them.


    Yan Fei quickly understood that there were flaws in Sun Yi¡¯s method of inviting divine possession; Sun Yi¡¯s strength would wane over time. Eventually, Sun Yi¡¯s strength was sure to return to its original level, if not lower. By then, killing Sun Yi would be like flipping over his hand. But for now, Yan Fei had to endure this most difficult period.


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    Realizing Sun Yi¡¯s weakness, Yan Fei was no longer in a hurry. Instead, he used the cave¡¯s environment to defend and refrained from attacking. Despite still struggling against the very rapid Sun Yi and taking continuous hits, he slowly began to hold his ground. In contrast, Sun Yi¡¯s power was diminishing, and his speed slowed. Gradually, he no longer had the overwhelming advantage in face of Yan Fei. As the fight progressed, the tide turned, and it was Yan Fei who was attacking while Sun Yi was defending.


    After taking several hard hits, Sun Yi, realizing things were going south, yelled and leaped out of the fray. He propped himself up with his stick, supporting his weary body. By now, the color on his talisman had become faint, his body was drenched in sweat, and he appeared entirely exhausted.


    Yan Fei, in pain all over, had been hit by Sun Yi¡¯s stick many times. If it weren¡¯t for his remarkable determination and robust healing abilities, he might have collapsed earlier. He never would have imagined that he might come to grief in such an unlikely place¡ªnot during the confrontation with the powerful Assassin Sect, not even under the threat of a nuclear bomb¡ªbut nearly during a fight with the unprepossessing Sun Yi. But now the hardest times were past, and Sun Yi was easy prey.


    As Yan Fei walked over with a ferocious smile, Sun Yi weakly said, ¡°My friend, please be merciful. You have just witnessed the power of our Sun Family¡¯s inviting divine possession. My elder brother is much stronger than me, his Art of Invoking God is unbeatable in this world. If you insist on offending our Sun Family, I fear there will be no place for you in this vast world.¡±


    Yan Fei sneered, ¡°You had a great time hitting me just now, so why are you chickening out all of a sudden? This really gives me a new impression of your Sun Family. Besides, you¡¯ve managed to anger me, so how could I possibly let you go? I¡¯ll kill you here, and as long as no one knows it was me, who will come to seek revenge?¡±


    Sun Yi said, ¡°Our Sun Family possesses an ancient technique that can confirm the identity of my killer through something I¡¯ve left within the family. So even if you murder me tens of thousands of miles away from the family and flee to the ends of the earth, our Sun Family can still track you down and kill you.¡±


    Yan Fei replied, ¡°I don¡¯t believe what you¡¯re saying, but even if your Sun Family really has the capability to discover that I¡¯m the one who killed you, I¡¯m not afraid. If push comes to shove, I¡¯ll just have to put in some extra effort to wipe out your entire Sun Family.¡±


    Seeing that Yan Fei was not intimidated, Sun Yi suddenly felt a sense of despair and said, ¡°My friend, you¡¯re being so unyielding¡ªare you not afraid that I will fight you to the bitter end?¡±


    Yan Fei said indifferently, ¡°If you still have the strength, then please go ahead, lest you die with your eyes open.¡±


    Sun Yi clenched his teeth, his body trembling as he slowly raised the stick that was supporting his body, pointing it at Yan Fei. However, he had no momentum left, posing no threat to Yan Fei.


    Yan Fei sneered and took out a Fine Steel Iron Bar from the Universal Space, took a step forward, intending to kill Sun Yi. But then, the talisman on Sun Yi¡¯s body suddenly shone brightly, and a terrifying aura soared into the sky as the stick struck at Yan Fei with the speed of lightning.


    Yan Fei was taken aback, not expecting Sun Yi to erupt in such a manner once more. He raised the Fine Steel Iron Bar in his hand to block Sun Yi¡¯s terrifying strike, only to hear a ¡°crack¡± sound as the steel bar broke into two. Sun Yi¡¯s stick continued downward, and Yan Fei could only brace himself with his hand, feeling a shock throughout his body as the stick struck him.


    Yan Fei instantly felt a terrible strange force transmit from the stick to his own body, his bones making crisp cracking sounds, and then he collapsed to the ground involuntarily. Just like that, Yan Fei realized that his body had suffered an unprecedented severe blow; not only were his bones shattered joint by joint, his muscles completely torn, but his internal organs had also sustained heavy damage. With just one strike, Sun Yi had rendered Yan Fei powerless, unable to move any longer.


    Yan Fei had not expected Sun Yi to erupt in such a situation, let alone to be seriously injured with just one blow. Had it not been for his extraordinary ability to absorb most of the force, Yan Fei would have turned into a pile of flesh under Sun Yi¡¯s strike.


    After delivering the fatal blow, Sun Yi remained in the posture of his strike, motionless. However, the terrifying aura on his body quickly faded, the talisman also became dim and eventually disappeared, no longer to be found.


    In this way, after an exchange, Yan Fei lay immobile on the ground, while Sun Yi stood still like a statue; the situation appeared extremely eerie. Yang Wanlin, a mere bystander who had been hiding, had no idea who had won the fight between Yan Fei and Sun Yi. Seeing that Sun Yi remained motionless, Yang Wanlin couldn¡¯t help but call out several times, but there was no response. Plucking up his courage, Yang Wanlin emerged from his hiding place, gently tapped on Sun Yi¡¯s shoulder, and said, ¡°Mr. Sun, are you alright?¡±


    Sun Yi still didn¡¯t answer Yang Wanlin¡¯s question, but as a result of Yang Wanlin¡¯s tap, the stick in Sun Yi¡¯s hand dropped to the ground, rolling several times before coming to a stop. Then, Sun Yi¡¯s body slumped down, completely motionless.


    Yang Wanlin was shocked and quickly checked Sun Yi¡¯s breath, only to find that Sun Yi had no breath left and had already passed away completely.


    It turned out that Sun Yi¡¯s Sun Family possessed a secret art that allowed a person to unleash unprecedented potential in a dire situation, dealing a lethal strike and perishing along with the opponent. This secret art burns the user¡¯s life force, and after one use, the life force would cease, leading to certain death. Hence, people of the Sun Family would never use this art unless it was the last resort. But once used, it would bring forth terrifying power, killing the enemy but also resulting in the user¡¯s demise.


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 Chapter 264 - Chapter 264: Chapter 150 Black Sphere

    Chapter 264: Chapter 150 Black Sphere


    Caught off guard, Yan Fei was critically injured by Sun Yi¡¯s suicidal attack, completely losing his ability to move; he could only lie on the ground, waiting for his body to slowly heal itself. This time, however, his injuries were so severe that even the mysterious power that emerged during the drone data refresh, which could help him recover quickly, would need to occur several times before Yan Fei could be completely healed.


    Yan Fei was somewhat annoyed with himself for being careless once again. Having successfully annihilated the Assassin Sect, not only had he obtained an item essential for the drone upgrade, but he had also acquired a powerful nuclear bomb. His heart couldn¡¯t help but swell with pride, as he believed that there was nothing in the world that could threaten his safety anymore. It was for this reason that he underestimated Sun Yi and chose to go head-on against him, only for Sun Yi to erupt suddenly, putting Yan Fei in this extremely dangerous situation.


    Had Yan Fei not been overconfident, with the drone trump card in hand, there would have been numerous ways to eliminate Sun Yi easily and safely, without having to take action himself.


    Since Sun Yi was a disciple of a Great Aristocratic Family with a lineage lasting thousands of years without interruption, he definitely possessed a variety of life-saving and desperate techniques. A moment of negligence from Yan Fei had resulted in a lethal blow from his opponent. If not for the transformation the drones had done to Yan Fei¡¯s physique, making it incredibly powerful and far surpassing an ordinary Innate Expert, that hit would have been enough to finish him along with Sun Yi.


    But this only indicated that Yan Fei¡¯s experience was still lacking, as he had no prior contacts with the Great Aristocratic Families; he didn¡¯t understand their ways and had failed to realize how dreadful they could be. Thus, he had not been guarded enough, allowing Sun Yi to succeed. Who could have predicted that a person on the brink of death could launch such a powerful attack? It was for this reason that Yan Fei had fallen into the hands of Sun Yi, a seemingly insignificant pawn, after wiping out the entire Assassin Sect.


    When Yang Wanlin saw Sun Yi die suddenly, he became somewhat panicked. However, after seeing Yan Fei lying on the ground, unable to move, he gritted his teeth, picked up a small stone, and threw it at Yan Fei. Seeing no response from Yan Fei, he mustered the courage to pick up a sharp piece of a machine gun that lay scattered on the ground and moved to finish off Yan Fei, the fearsome Destroyer.


    But before Yang Wanlin could act, he heard a noise at the entrance of the cave. Turning his head, he saw a flash of light at the entrance, followed by a missile flying in. This missile made a sharp turn in mid-air and hit Yang Wanlin squarely.


    Yang Wanlin was startled and didn¡¯t have time to comprehend what was happening when his body was hit by the missile. Then everything went black for him, and he lost consciousness forever. Following the explosion, Yang Wanlin¡¯s body was torn to pieces, turning into a rain of blood that scattered throughout the cave.


    Although Yan Fei was gravely injured due to the careless mistake that allowed Sun Yi to land a fatal hit, leaving him immobile, he was not a sitting duck. Yan Fei still had the formidable counter-attack capability of his drone avatar outside. As soon as he saw Yang Wanlin¡¯s actions, he knew this man must be looking for a chance to catch him off guard. He immediately controlled the drone outside the cave to fire the missile. Guided by the quantum radar, the drone¡¯s missile obliterated Yang Wanlin, who was trying to exploit the situation.


    Previously, Yan Fei had intended to capture Yang Wanlin to extract information about the Yang Family, which would give him the upper hand in future confrontations. However, upon seeing Yang Wanlin¡¯s attempt to kill him, he immediately chose to eliminate him.


    Via the mini video camera hidden on his person, Yan Fei had already obtained all the conversation videos between Yang Wanlin and the big-bearded man at the Assassin Sect Headquarters. Once these videos were made public, everyone would see that the Yang Family, in their greed for Yan Fei¡¯s Dream Technology, had joined forces with the assassin organization to pull the rug out from under him. Then the Yang Family would become a target for all, and even if Yan Fei didn¡¯t take action, the family would suffer; the state would not let them off easily either.


    Therefore, after realizing this, Yan Fei felt that Yang Wanlin¡¯s confession was of little significance to him. If he wanted to deal with Yang Liu, he could simply take action directly; having more or less information wouldn¡¯t make a significant difference. After all, the Yang Family was a new clan that had risen just two to three decades ago, inherently deficient in its foundation, not as powerful as the Sun Family and unlikely to have any strong trump cards.


    The drone eliminated Yang Wanlin with a missile, but the explosion¡¯s shock waves didn¡¯t settle down immediately; they wreaked havoc throughout the cave. Since Yang Wanlin had been close to Yan Fei, the shock waves from the explosion also affected Yan Fei, blasting him far away against the hard stone wall and bouncing back to the ground, where he tumbled several times and then lay motionless. This missile attack compounded Yan Fei¡¯s injuries.


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    Sun Yi¡¯s fatal strike had already inflicted severe damage on Yan Fei¡¯s body, and if his body hadn¡¯t been conditioned to the utmost degree, he might have been reduced to mincemeat by that strike. Now, after the shock waves from the missile attack, his condition worsened further. His internal organs ruptured, his muscles torn and his bones fractured, even moving his fingers became incredibly difficult. Aside from still being alive, he was not much different from a pile of mashed flesh.

 Chapter 265 - Chapter 265: Chapter 150 Black Sphere_2

    Chapter 265: Chapter 150 Black Sphere_2


    Yan Fei was still in the Middle East, and though he had already eradicated the Assassin Sect, the place was still very dangerous, with unpredictable threats that could arise at any moment. If he were to encounter a large number of enemies, even with a drone to protect him, he might still fall prey to an opportunistic attack. Currently in Syria, where the world¡¯s major military powers had deployed their most sophisticated weapons, he couldn¡¯t be certain that his drone could withstand an assault from such high-tech armaments.


    But now, Yan Fei was unable to move, and his drone lacked appendages like tentacles to carry him out of this cave and transport him to a safe zone. Therefore, he could only lie there on the ground, slowly recovering. The only uncertainty was how long the recovery would take, and whether there would be any unforeseen complications in the meantime.


    As Yan Fei lay on the ground, he found himself unconsciously reflecting on everything that had happened since he acquired the drone, finding it all rather incredible. Just over half a year ago, he was an ordinary otaku, with no particularly remarkable abilities. Yet now, he possessed the strength to annihilate a historically renowned assassin organization. What was even more unexpected was that, just when he had accomplished this monumental feat and was about to safely return to China, he had been brought down by a lesser individual, landing him in this awkward and perilous situation. The unpredictability of life was profoundly exemplified in Yan Fei¡¯s experiences.


    Yan Fei was severely injured, his condition somewhat reminiscent of his first opponent in life, Xiao Kong. Back then, Xiang Kong had overwhelmingly overpowered Yan Fei but ultimately fell victim to Yan Fei¡¯s cunning counterattack and died a gruesome death.


    Thinking of Xiao Kong, Yan Fei suddenly remembered something. At that time, Xiao Kong had been crushed under a huge rock, his body reduced to a pulp, but he ended up standing again, his injuries healing at an astonishingly rapid pace. Initially, Yan Fei thought this regenerative ability was a hereditary skill of the Xiao family, something all its members could use. However, during a later battle with Xiao Kong¡¯s brother, Xiao Long, Yan Fei noticed that though Xiao Long was formidable, his healing ability was far inferior compared to Xiao Kong¡¯s, leading Yan Fei to realize that the rapid healing was a unique ability of Xiao Kong¡¯s.


    Yan Fei hadn¡¯t given it much thought before, but now, finding himself in a similar plight as Xiao Kong, he began to seriously ponder why Xiao Kong possessed such powerful regenerative abilities, and why Xiao Long did not. Then, he recalled the black sphere he had found on Xiao Kong¡¯s body. Yan Fei had studied this black sphere but could not even determine the material it was made of, let alone glean any research results from it.


    Upon reflection, if there was any difference between Xiao Long and Xiao Kong, one of them surely was that Xiao Kong had the black sphere, while Xiao Long did not. Hence, it was very likely that this black sphere was the primary reason for Xiao Kong¡¯s formidable recovery power.


    Yan Fei immediately searched in the Universal Space and, indeed, found the black sphere tucked away in a corner. With a thought, the black sphere appeared in his right hand. He forcibly moved his fingers, pressing them against the sphere. Then, he felt a stream of mysterious energy flowing out of it and entering his body through his fingers. This mysterious energy began to rapidly repair the devastated tissues close to his fingertip.


    Yan Fei was overjoyed; the black sphere indeed possessed the function of rapid healing, and its efficacy seemed to be incredibly strong. No wonder Xiao Kong had almost turned into a pile of flesh and yet was able to recover so quickly.


    Under the restoration of that mysterious energy, Yan Fei¡¯s fingertips healed rapidly, and then mobility returned to his fingers. Yan Fei increased the pressure of his fingertips on the black sphere, and the flow of mysterious energy from within the sphere seemed to accelerate, enhancing the rate at which his injuries healed. In a brief period, the muscles in his arm had recovered and the broken bones knitted back together. His arm healed swiftly.


    As the mysterious energy from the black sphere continued to flood into Yan Fei¡¯s body, his damaged internal organs, muscles, bones, and membranes rapidly repaired themselves. Eventually, he could even slowly stand up and begin walking on the ground. As the infusion of mysterious energy persisted, Yan Fei¡¯s healing rate increased even further, and in the end, he had recovered approximately 70% of his injuries.


    But by then, the flow of mysterious energy from the black sphere into Yan Fei¡¯s body came to a halt. No matter how much more pressure Yan Fei applied, no more mysterious energy emerged from the sphere. Yan Fei immediately understood that this was likely the extent of the sphere¡¯s healing capabilities.


    After recovering 70% of his injuries, Yan Fei not only regained his mobility, but also most of his combat abilities, he no longer had to worry about being ambushed by enemies here. He lifted the black sphere in front of his eyes for closer observation, yet discovered nothing unusual. After healing Yan Fei¡¯s injuries to 70%, the black sphere ceased all activity. Just as Yan Fei had observed before, apart from the unknown material, it was just an ordinary black sphere.


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    Yan Fei could no longer feel the presence of that mysterious energy, but during the recent healing process, he vaguely sensed that a portion of the mysterious energy within the black sphere had diminished, which probably had been used to repair his body.


    Yan Fei felt somewhat astonished, not expecting the black sphere to possess such an amazing healing function. The question was, who had made this thing? Given the current technological level on Earth, it seemed unlikely that any organization had the capacity to create something like this. Could it be that the black sphere wasn¡¯t a product of Earth?


    Then Yan Fei remembered the rusty gear that had been a necessary material for the drone upgrade, which was also very enigmatic and its material indiscernible. He immediately thought of the chain he had recently acquired, which was equally mysterious and with an indeterminate material. Could it be that the black sphere, the rusty gear, and the chain were produced by the same factory? Or are they all not from Earth, but rather the results of extraterrestrial technology?


    No matter how Yan Fei inspected it, he couldn¡¯t uncover the black sphere¡¯s secrets. The key to activating the black sphere might be sustaining destructive bodily harm, after which its mysterious energy would emerge. But Yan Fei was no masochist, naturally, he wouldn¡¯t wound himself severely just to study the item. Otherwise, if he were to be severely injured again and the mysterious energy didn¡¯t emerge from the device, that would be truly tragic.


    Thus, Yan Fei stopped dwelling on it, stored the black sphere and prepared to leave the place. Suddenly, the drone outside sent a message; a private plane from far in the high-altitude was flying in this direction. According to the waveform feedback from the quantum radar, it appeared to be a Bombardier Global Express private plane. Private planes of this sort are usually the professional rides of successful individuals¡ªit was perplexing to find one here, at the border between Syria and Iraq. This was a war zone, constantly fraught with life-threatening danger, a place that successful entrepreneurs would definitely never set foot in.


    Yan Fei couldn¡¯t determine the purpose of this private plane, so he did not order the drone to intercept. As the private plane flew over a city in the mountains, its cabin door opened and a person astonishingly jumped out of the plane, plummeting rapidly toward the ground.


    It appeared that the private plane had come merely to deliver this person¡ªonce the individual had exited, the plane closed its door, made a sharp turn, and quickly returned on the route it came from.


    The person who jumped from high-altitude was clothed entirely in black, with a long cloak trailing behind. Under the influence of air resistance, the cloak billowed high in the air.


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 Chapter 266 - Chapter 266: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-One: A Shocking Sword

    Chapter 266: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-One: A Shocking Sword


    Yan Fei thought this person was engaging in a high-altitude parachute jump, but to do so at this time was extremely dangerous. Since it was deep into the night, everything around was pitch-dark, and one could hardly see the environment below. A single mistake during the descent could lead to a fatal fall.


    Little did Yan Fei know, the situation was even more perilous than he had imagined. The figure wasn¡¯t wearing any parachuting gear but was plummeting straight down towards the ground. Accelerated by gravity, the person¡¯s falling speed increased rapidly. However, about two hundred meters from the ground, they suddenly grabbed the cloak behind them, which billowed out like a parachute, slowing their descent. Then the figure landed heavily, kicking up clouds of dust.


    When the dust finally settled, Yan Fei saw that the person had landed firmly on the ground. Apart from their feet being buried in the sand, they appeared to be completely unharmed. He was astonished. This individual had leaped from an airplane at an altitude of ten thousand meters and, relying solely on a long cloak, had managed to land safely on the ground. To withstand the terrifying recoil of that forced landing would have been impossible for Yan Fei. Had he fallen from such an altitude, even if the cloak had provided some resistance, he would have been pulverized, dead beyond any doubt. Yet there stood the mysterious figure, unscathed, leaving Yan Fei utterly clueless as to how it had been achieved.


    The figure from the sky was of average build, dressed in a long black robe with a lengthy black cloak trailing behind and a black hood covering their head completely, hiding their face within the darkness. Despite the gale-force winds experienced in the sky, this hood had not blown off and remained fixed. Even with the drone¡¯s powerful imaging capabilities, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t make out the face within the darkness of the hood; it was as if there was no face there at all.


    This figure clad in black landed right at the entrance to the city in the mountains, where the bodies of the Assassin Sect members killed by the drones lay. Shaking slightly, they seemed to be overwhelmed with emotion. As they lifted their head, they noticed the drone hovering in the distance. Taking into account the markings on the ground, the mysterious person deduced that the cause of the many bodies was the drone above.


    Yan Fei, too, was monitoring the mysterious figure on the ground through the drone. The figure appeared calm and unremarkable, failing to draw any attention as if they were invisible, and Yan Fei¡¯s subconscious wanted to ignore them. However, Yan Fei knew this person was far from ordinary; just by their ability to descend safely from ten thousand meters without a parachute, their strength was evident. Upon seeing the figure, the name ¡°Old Man of the Mountains¡ªHuo Shan¡± inexplicably flashed through Yan Fei¡¯s mind.


    This mysterious individual must be the most enigmatic leader of the Assassin Sect¡ªOld Man of the Mountains, Huo Shan. Besides Huo Shan, Yan Fei couldn¡¯t imagine anyone else with such terrifying capabilities showing up at the Assassin Sect¡¯s headquarters. If this person was indeed Huo Shan, then why had he suddenly returned? Could it be he was responding to a signal from someone, or was it just a routine return? But even if Huo Shan had come back, it couldn¡¯t change the fate of the Assassin Sect¡¯s total annihilation, and he would be left alone in the aftermath.


    While Yan Fei was using the drone to observe Huo Shan on the ground, Huo Shan was staring back at the drone in the sky. However, his hood remained dark, with no human face visible, creating an eerie sight. Yan Fei glanced at the hood and then felt a wave of dizziness, the connection between his consciousness and the drone snapping abruptly. Without Yan Fei¡¯s active control, the drone began to wobble before it started to drop towards the ground.


    Yan Fei was shocked. He couldn¡¯t understand why he was feeling dizzy or why the connection with the drone had been severed. But he knew that this was a critical moment. He quickly focused all his attention and managed to reestablish the connection with the drone. With Yan Fei¡¯s guidance, the drone stabilized, and under the control of the Auxiliary Brain, it swiftly launched two AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles at Huo Shan on the ground.


    But just as the AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles were launched, Yan Fei felt dizzy again and found the link to the drone had mysteriously cut off once more. Lacking Yan Fei¡¯s control, the two missiles, having just launched, veered off course and flew erratically, eventually striking nearby mountains, causing intense explosions and creating two deep craters.


    Yan Fei was stunned. This was the first time he had lost contact with the drone. This disruption was not natural; it must have been the result of an unknown attack, most likely from Huo Shan below. That would explain the severed connection with the drone. Over the time he had the drone, he had eliminated numerous powerful enemies, but never had he encountered someone capable of interfering with the connection between him and the drone. Losing the martial force of the Drone Avatar would reduce Yan Fei¡¯s overall strength by more than 80%.

 Chapter 267 - Chapter 267: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-One: A Shocking Sword_2

    Chapter 267: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-One: A Shocking Sword_2


    This situation had surpassed Yan Fei¡¯s imagination, but once he recalled the words that the bearded man had previously said to him, and having just witnessed the awe-inspiring descent of Huo Shan from an altitude of ten thousand meters, a term immediately came to mind¡ªGod-Level Expert.


    This Huo Shan was definitely a God-Level Expert. He had broken through human physical limits and possessed various mysterious abilities. The power to interfere with the connection between Yan Fei and the drone from a distance was surely one of them. In Huo Shan¡¯s eyes, that drone was not a real drone but a US Forces¡¯ F-15 fighter jet. He had been intending to disrupt the F-15 pilot¡¯s brain, but had inadvertently severed the connection between Yan Fei and his drone.


    Huo Shan surely had other abilities, but even just this one was a complete counter to Yan Fei, so Yan Fei, now realizing his inferiority, began to think of retreating. With Huo Shan being so formidable, even to the extent of interfering with his link to the drone, wouldn¡¯t he be doomed as soon as he was discovered?


    Hence, Yan Fei once again concentrated all his attention and managed to regain control of the drone. Then, the drone fired two AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles at Huo Shan once more. This time, Yan Fei was prepared, so his Spiritual Power was even more focused, and he was able to control the drone for much longer than before. Under the guidance of the Quantum Radar, the two AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles accurately hit Huo Shan on the ground, engulfing him in a sea of fire. Then, from within the raging flames, a figure on fire walked out. Once he stepped out of the fire¡¯s range, the flames on this fire-person quickly extinguished, revealing Huo Shan¡¯s black silhouette.


    Huo Shan, indeed, had been manipulating the F-15 pilot¡¯s brain, but did not expect that Yan Fei, after taking precautions, would be able to resist his Psychic Attack. Hence, a mistake occurred¡ªhe didn¡¯t dodge in time and got hit by two AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles. However, his strength was immense, and even being hit by the fearsome AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles did not injure him. Not even his clothes were damaged, displaying the profound and enigmatic extent of his abilities.


    Yan Fei was shocked. This was the first time he had encountered someone who could resist the attack of an AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missile with their body. This new model of the AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missile was enhanced and mutated, with at least twice the power of the previous models. It could be said that there wasn¡¯t a single tank in the world it couldn¡¯t penetrate, yet against Huo Shan, these enhanced AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles were ineffective.


    Yan Fei finally realized that with his current strength, even combined with the prowess of his Drone Avatar, it was impossible to defeat this Huo Shan who was at the Divine Realm. Thus, he once again harbored the intention to retreat and leave the area. But Huo Shan was not someone to be trifled with; after the Missile Attack, he watched the drone in the sky while scanning his surroundings. In the darkness, he astonishingly spotted Yan Fei standing several kilometers away. He started running in Yan Fei¡¯s direction; with one leap, he crossed fifty meters; then, with another jump, he appeared fifty meters further. Huo Shan kept leaping and quickly approached the distant Yan Fei.


    Seeing Huo Shan¡¯s terrifying speed, Yan Fei panicked and didn¡¯t dare to stay put, turning to run. His drone¡¯s most powerful weapon, the AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missile, had failed against Huo Shan, so the other weapons from the Universal Space stood even less of a chance. Hence, upon realizing Huo Shan was in pursuit, Yan Fei¡¯s first instinct was to flee.


    Yan Fei, while sprinting away, controlled the drone in the sky to fire the 30-millimeter Naval Cannon at Huo Shan, attempting to stop his pursuit. But Huo Shan was far too powerful; even while chasing Yan Fei, he could disrupt the drone again. On the other hand, as Yan Fei was running for his life and couldn¡¯t concentrate, he immediately felt the connection with the drone slipping away.


    Without Yan Fei¡¯s control, the shots from the drone¡¯s 30-millimeter Naval Cannon all missed, failing to hinder Huo Shan¡¯s advance. Then, once more forging a concentrated effort, Yan Fei regained control of the drone.


    But that brief pause allowed Huo Shan to considerably shorten the distance between them. Yan Fei realised it was futile to use the drone to stop Huo Shan and focused on running at full speed. Given Yan Fei¡¯s injuries were only 70% healed and his speed could not compare, he was quickly caught up by Huo Shan. Looking at Yan Fei two hundred meters away, Huo Shan uttered a strange syllable, ¡°Mu!¡±


    This bizarre sound caused an abnormal fluctuation in the air, which transmitted rapidly. Yan Fei felt a hard blow to his back, sending his body flying far away and tumbling on the ground, nearly spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood. However, he managed to forcibly hold it in, swallowing back the blood that had reached his throat.


    With just a single long-range Sonic Attack, Yan Fei was severely injured, affirming once more the vast chasm in strength between him and his pursuer. The approaching Huo Shan stepped forward to inspect Yan Fei¡¯s condition, confident in his power; Yan Fei, having suffered his Sonic Attack, was surely incapacitated.


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 Chapter 268 - Chapter 268: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-One: A Shocking Sword_3

    Chapter 268: Chapter One Hundred and Fifty-One: A Shocking Sword_3


    Just then, a Drone swooped down from the sky and launched another 30 millimeter Naval Cannon attack at Huo Shan on the ground. This time, Huo Shan did not dodge; he lifted the Cloak from his back, wrapped his body in it, and incredibly blocked the attack of the 30 millimeter Naval Cannon with just his Cloak. It was unclear what material the Cloak was made of, as it didn¡¯t sustain any damage under the attack of the 30 millimeter armor-piercing rounds, which was truly amazing.


    However, under the relentless assault of the 30 millimeter armor-piercing rounds, Huo Shan dared not let his guard down. He was forced to retreat continually to dissipate the terrifying kinetic energy of the bullet warheads. Seizing this rare opportunity, Yan Fei on the ground quickly took out the black sphere from the Universal Space and channeled the Mysterious Energy inside it into his body, rapidly healing while sprinting forward to escape.


    Seeing Yan Fei manage to get up and run away, Huo Shan let out a roar of anger, but under the Drone¡¯s assault, he was unable to immediately break free and give chase. Moreover, he was now fully occupied with defending against the Drone¡¯s Naval Cannon assaults and couldn¡¯t afford to distract himself by interfering with the Fighter Pilot¡¯s ability to control the Fighter Jet, thus allowing Yan Fei to escape.


    Yan Fei, forcibly suppressing his wounds, fled swiftly. The Drone Avatar unleashed its firepower, and the continuous Naval Cannon attack temporarily halted Huo Shan¡¯s mobility. Yan Fei first scanned his surroundings, then headed toward the slope of a hill in front. His aim was to reach the top of the slope, leap from the cliff edge, control the Drone to fly beneath the cliff, open the Cockpit hatch to catch himself directly, and then have the Drone speed away from the area, distancing himself from Huo Shan. Huo Shan was too terrifying; he and the Drone Avatar were simply not a match for him right now. Therefore, fleeing was the best option; he would find a way to deal with Huo Shan later.


    While Yan Fei made a quick escape, the Drone fired with all its might and fully blocked Huo Shan¡¯s advancement. Just as Yan Fei was about to reach the top of the slope, Huo Shan shook off his Cloak, and a Scimitar suddenly appeared in his hand. With a forceful throw, the Scimitar spun through the air, slicing off the Drone¡¯s left wing as it cut through. The Scimitar, after severing the wing, spun back and returned to Huo Shan¡¯s hand.


    The Drone, having lost a wing, instantly went off-balance and stopped attacking Huo Shan, instead spinning and crashing into the distance. Then, a loud ¡°boom¡± was heard as the Drone fell onto the sandy ground, kicking up clouds of dust.


    After dealing with the troublesome Drone in one strike, Huo Shan once again chased after Yan Fei at full speed. Yan Fei had just reached the top of the slope and hadn¡¯t yet managed to control the Drone to come fetch him when its wing was sliced off by Huo Shan¡¯s Scimitar, leading to the crash. The Drone Avatar and Yan Fei¡¯s body were closely linked, so when the Drone¡¯s wing was severed, the damage was transmitted directly to Yan Fei. He immediately experienced the excruciating pain of his consciousness being forcefully torn in two and a sharp pain shot through his left shoulder, which then started to feel numb as if he had lost all sensation in it.


    Yan Fei, struck by this blow, lost his mobility once again. His mind was incredibly shaken; Huo Shan was so fearsome that he exceeded the limits of human imagination, slicing off the wing of a Drone hundreds of meters in altitude with just a Scimitar. Knowing that the Drone¡¯s body was now incredibly fortified, not even a 30 millimeter Naval Cannon could guarantee penetration, yet it had been severed by a Scimitar thrown from the ground. Yan Fei dared not imagine the sinister killing power that would result if that strike had hit a human body.


    Yan Fei had previously mourned the martial artist¡¯s feeling of helplessness against High-tech Weapons, thinking that the world of martial artists was a thing of the past. He never expected to immediately encounter a God-Level Expert, who could not be subdued even with the full force of high-tech weapons. Despite going all out with heavy firepower, he still wasn¡¯t a match for Huo Shan. Not only had the Drone been severely damaged and crashed, but Yan Fei was also caught in a dire situation.


    After disposing of the Drone with a single move, Huo Shan once again gave chase towards Yan Fei, arriving at the top of the slope with a few leaps. Standing at the top, he looked down at Yan Fei, who had lost his mobility due to the Drone¡¯s severe damage, and slowly closed in on him.


    Watching Huo Shan approach step by step, Yan Fei had never felt as despairing as he did at this moment. He had given his all, spared no effort, yet he still wasn¡¯t a match for Huo Shan. The only thing in his Universal Space that could threaten Huo Shan was that nuclear bomb. But the Remote Controller for the bomb had been smashed, and even if Yan Fei wanted to detonate it to perish together with Huo Shan, he was unable to do so.


    Huo Shan slowly approached, staring intensely at Yan Fei. Yet at such a close distance, Yan Fei was unable to see what lay beneath Huo Shan¡¯s hooded headgear, as if there was nothing at all inside it. Although he couldn¡¯t see the face under the hood, Yan Fei knew Huo Shan was observing him, but the eerie image made his skin crawl.


    Then Yan Fei saw Huo Shan standing before him, reaching out his hand. Huo Shan¡¯s hand was clad in a black glove, and the appearance of the hand beneath it was unknown. Watching the hand slowly getting closer, Yan Fei felt a profound sense of despair.


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    Huo Shan¡¯s hand reached towards Yan Fei¡¯s head, and Yan Fei helplessly closed his eyes. At this moment, as he faced the test of life and death, his mind went blank. Then suddenly, Lu Pingping appeared in his thoughts, the memory of their time spent together brought him an unexpected sense of happiness, followed by the image of Wen Rou¡­


    Suddenly, Huo Shan¡¯s hand swiftly reached down, about to grasp Yan Fei¡¯s skull. Just then, the sandy ground erupted, and a shadow burst from the sand, moving with ghostly speed. It appeared behind Huo Shan in an instant. Then, with a flash of white light and a dragon¡¯s roar, terrifying Sword Qi soared upwards. A Treasure Sword, carrying boundless power, thrust towards Huo Shan¡¯s chest.


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 Chapter 269 - Chapter 269: Chapter 152: Lightning Charge

    Chapter 269: Chapter 152: Lightning Charge


    Just as Yan Fei found himself in dire straits, the situation changed dramatically. A treasure sword soared into the sky, carrying infinite might, stabbing towards Huo Shan¡¯s chest. Huo Shan was a god-level expert, but the person ambushing him was also incredibly powerful, and Huo Shan, faced with the sharp edge of that sword, actually couldn¡¯t dodge.


    Huo Shan himself was a grandmaster in the field of assassination, yet he had failed to detect the ambush, indicating just how adept the attacker was at concealment.


    And just as the long sword was about to penetrate Huo Shan¡¯s chest, Huo Shan suddenly uttered a string of bizarre syllables, launching a sonic attack instantly. A tornado appeared beside him, and due to the terrifying spinning force of the tornado, as the person¡¯s long sword had just inserted into Huo Shan¡¯s chest, it was blown aside by the tornado, unable to continue its thrust. Huo Shan, seizing the opportunity to catch his breath, immediately retreated rapidly, leaving the range of the long sword¡¯s attack.


    With the sudden appearance of this person and their shocking strike as a signal, several long howls suddenly came from the surrounding sand, and several shadows appeared from the east, south, west, and north, running wildly towards Huo Shan.


    Caught off guard, Huo Shan was ambushed by someone wielding supernatural powers. Although he resolved the attack from that astonishing sword in time, he couldn¡¯t completely neutralize the terrifying force carried by the blade and was severely wounded. A huge hole appeared in his chest, with flesh and blood mangled inside. Although Huo Shan stopped the bleeding at his wound swiftly, his strength had greatly diminished due to the injury.


    Seeing the situation turn grim, Huo Shan decisively stopped his pursuit of Yan Fei and started sprinting, intending to flee the area. And Yan Fei, who had been waiting for death on the ground, miraculously escaped his fate at the last moment. Seeing Huo Shan running away, Yan Fei let out a cry of relief, turned over at once, and rolled down the slope he had just climbed, moving away from his previous location.


    The person who ambushed Huo Shan didn¡¯t pay any attention to Yan Fei¡¯s movements but followed in pursuit of Huo Shan. Although injured, Huo Shan¡¯s fleeing speed was still incredibly fast. With every stride, he covered a distance of fifty meters. But the speed of the person who had just ambushed him was even faster; he seemed to have the ability to teleport, his figure flickering, and then disappearing from the original spot, reappearing a hundred meters away. Thus, even though he was chasing, it only took two steps for him to catch up with Huo Shan ahead of him.


    It was at this time that Yan Fei, having rolled down the hillside and lying in the soft sand, had the chance to check the situation. Though injured, his eyesight was intact, and he realized that the person who ambushed Huo Shan to save him was someone he knew and knew well: it was Duan Hongye from the China Special Duties Unit. Among the several people coming in from other directions, he recognized one as Eagle, who had once provided a few days of free security for Yan Fei. Even the people Yan Fei didn¡¯t recognize all had the appearance of Chinese people.


    Witnessing this group suddenly appearing and ambushing Huo Shan, Yan Fei had an epiphany. It seemed that the nation hadn¡¯t kept silent as usual in response to the kidnapping of Dream Technology¡¯s general manager, the massacre of its employees, and the threats to its chairman. Instead, they had dispatched elite troops to the Middle East, intent on utterly destroying the Assassin Sect that dared to challenge China¡¯s dignity.


    That¡¯s why Duan Hongye had been lying in ambush here, waiting for Huo Shan to appear, then launching an ambush with the intent to kill the sole remaining top expert of the Assassin Sect. This also explained why Duan Hongye had not been seen dealing with Dream Technology¡¯s crisis; it had always been Yu Xiaozhou who stepped forward. Several days ago, Eagle, who had been protecting Yan Fei, suddenly disappeared without a trace, and Yu Xiaozhou never told Yan Fei the real reason. It turned out that Eagle and Duan Hongye had come to the Middle East together to encircle and kill Huo Shan.


    Yan Fei had always known Duan Hongye was formidable but had never imagined he would be to this extent. Although Duan Hongye had the element of surprise, with just a long sword, he managed to severely injure Huo Shan. Considering that even upgraded drones with anti-tank missiles could not harm Huo Shan, the power of Duan Hongye¡¯s long sword spoke volumes. Duan Hongye¡¯s strength had become quite clear¡ªhe was at the Divine Realm.


    Duan Hongye using his ability that resembled instant teleportation, caught up with Huo Shan in just a few steps. His long sword, enveloping thunder and lightning, stabbed once again towards Huo Shan¡¯s chest. Huo Shan flicked his cloak, deflecting Duan Hongye¡¯s long sword, but then Duan Hongye grabbed the cloak with his hand and, with a strong tug, ripped off Huo Shan¡¯s cloak. At that moment, members of the China Special Duties Unit from the other four directions also closed in, surrounding Huo Shan at the center.


    Yan Fei watched from a distance, his heart pounding with excitement. This was the first time he had witnessed a battle between god-level experts, an opportunity to familiarize himself with the capabilities of such experts. While using the black sphere to rapidly recover from his injuries, he kept an eye on the developments of this battle.


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    Seeing himself encircled by the Special Agents of the China Special Duties Unit, Huo Shan simply stopped running and stood his ground. Even at this point, Huo Shan¡¯s large hood remained on his head, his true appearance still hidden from outsiders.


    Huo Shan looked at the members of the China Special Duties Unit surrounding him and spoke in a very strange, indistinguishable voice that was neither male nor female, young nor old, ¡°I wonder who would dare to ambush me unafraid of death¡ªit turns out to be Duan Hongye of the China Special Duties Unit! Vice Group Leader Duan, you and your lackeys have surrounded me¡ªwhat exactly do you hope to achieve?¡±


    Duan Hongye held a sword in her hand, its tip pointing directly at Huo Shan, carefully on guard against him, yet her voice was very calm, ¡°Huo Shan, whatever you and your men do elsewhere is none of China Special Duties Unit¡¯s business, nor do we wish to interfere. But hasn¡¯t anyone ever told you? China is not a place where forces like yours can simply barge into, and the Chinese people are not ones whom your people can provoke at will. Not only did your men enter China, but they also kidnapped our excellent entrepreneurs. After their failure, they even tortured and killed Chinese citizens and threatened the victims. Huo Shan, your actions are a provocation against the Chinese Government, you¡¯re digging your own grave. Our task today is to come here and kill you.¡±


    Huo Shan burst into laughter, with a voice that sounded oddly androgynous and ageless, he laughed and said, ¡°Duan Hongye, you too are a god-level expert, one of the very few standing at the pinnacle of the world. It¡¯s surprising that you would stoop to serve the Government and willingly be their hunting dog, selling your life to them, following their commands. With your abilities, wouldn¡¯t it be better to call your own shots?¡±


    Duan Hongye replied, ¡°Huo Shan, someone like you cannot understand the feeling of being willing to give everything for one¡¯s own country. In my heart, the strength of the nation is my ultimate pursuit. Anything that hinders the nation¡¯s strength is my enemy and shall be exterminated. You are selfish and self-serving, while I am willing to give. There is no common ground between us; talking to you is like casting pearls before swine.¡±


    Still laughing, Huo Shan said, ¡°Duan Hongye, you Chinese are indeed cunning and insincere. Even though you talk so righteously, I feel your hypocrisy. If you are so great, why do you cling to high positions? Why not be an ordinary person and give up the power you obtain from the state? Besides, if you truly intended to kill me, why didn¡¯t you seek me out openly and directly? You neither came early nor late, but chose to attack when I was gravely injured and worried about my sect¡¯s safety, and you even resorted to a sneak attack.¡±


    Duan Hongye said coldly, ¡°You blatantly challenged the Chinese Government, so you are my enemy. Naturally, I will employ any means necessary against my enemies. You are the ancestor of assassins; isn¡¯t this what you commonly do? Or is it that the Assassin Sect never thought such a fate would occur after provoking China?¡±


    Huo Shan looked at Yan Fei observing from a distance and said, ¡°How I hate it! The sect that I worked so hard to rebuild over so many years is about to be destroyed by a nobody with merely innate strength. I was already severely injured before our encounter and was unable to use my full strength, which is why you succeeded in your sneak attack. Otherwise, with your bottom-tier strength among god-level experts, how could you possibly have injured me?¡±


    Duan Hongye remarked, ¡°This only proves one thing, even the heavens can¡¯t stand you anymore and want to take you. Huo Shan, you are now surrounded by us, and you are also gravely injured, so you cannot escape this time.¡±


    Huo Shan laughed loudly, ¡°Duan Hongye, do you really think that these few mediocre experts can kill me? Aside from you, the strongest among them is merely at the innate peak, still a long way from the divine realm. You¡¯re still too naive. You don¡¯t understand the true strength of a god-level expert, nor do you know how to wield divine power. Today I¡¯ll let you see what the divine realm truly is. Even though I was already severely injured before, I am not someone you can look down upon.¡±


    No sooner had Huo Shan spoken than a terrifying aura burst forth from him, shooting towards the heavens and stirring reality with the void. Above their heads, storm clouds gathered rapidly, forming a large mass of dark clouds with lightning coursing through it, all in a very short time.


    Duan Hongye looked up at the dark clouds overhead, sensing the destructive power contained within, his expression grave. The other Special Duty Group agents surrounding Huo Shan quietly retreated, increasing the distance between themselves and Huo Shan. Yan Fei, from afar, was dumbfounded; he hadn¡¯t expected humans could reach such a level, actually able to disrupt the weather.


    Suddenly, a bolt of lightning from a clear sky struck, and a giant lightning bolt emerged from the clouds above, striking the ground where Huo Shan stood, then entering his body. As the lightning entered Huo Shan¡¯s body, it seemed to infuse energy into his exhausted form, and Huo Shan instantly came to life, full of vigor.


    Then, as Huo Shan laughed loudly, his body darkened and vanished into the air. At a distance, a Special Duty Group agent let out a scream as a hole appeared where his heart should be, his heart gone. Huo Shan¡¯s figure reappeared far away, still holding a beating heart in his hand. He squeezed hard, crushing the heart, while the heartless agent cried out and fell dead to the ground.


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 Chapter 270 - Chapter 270: Chapter 153: Earthquake and Tremor

    Chapter 270: Chapter 153: Earthquake and Tremor


    Huo Shan¡¯s sudden attack had resolved one of the major enemies besieging him. However, before he could repeat his tactic, Duan Hongye suddenly vanished from her spot and then reappeared beside Huo Shan, thrusting her long sword at him. Huo Shan¡¯s wrist flicked, and the scimitar appeared in his hand. He used the scimitar to block the long sword¡¯s attack and then unleashed a thunderous counterattack.


    As Duan Hongye and Huo Shan officially began their fight, a terrifying blast of energy, like that of exploding shells, erupted around them, showing a very formidable power. The battle between the two god-level experts tore the heavens and earth asunder, and Duan Hongye¡¯s colleagues simply couldn¡¯t intervene. They could only anxiously follow the life-and-death struggle between the two, not daring to slacken their focus for even a moment.


    The two exchanged blows rapidly, and suddenly they both disappeared, then reappeared a distance away, creating a very eerie scene. Suddenly, Huo Shan somersaulted, emitting a strange cry, and actually dived into the cave at the city entrance in the mountains, with Duan Hongye hot on his heels chasing after him. Everyone could only hear the fierce sounds of their fight echoing from the cave, but they couldn¡¯t see the specific scene of the battle inside.


    It wasn¡¯t until Huo Shan and Duan Hongye were out of sight that Yan Fei retracted his gaze and started pondering his own situation. Having been saved by Duan Hongye at his most dangerous moment didn¡¯t mean he was safe now. Although the China Special Duties Unit was also there to kill Huo Shan, that did not mean they were on Yan Fei¡¯s side. It was possible that after they killed Huo Shan, they would immediately turn on Yan Fei. Duan Hongye had, clearly, a strong sense of justice, and once she discovered that Yan Fei had killed everyone in the mountain city, including women and children, she might feel obliged to execute Yan Fei. And, if Huo Shan emerged victorious, he definitely wouldn¡¯t spare Yan Fei either. So, regardless of who won, Yan Fei was on a path toward certain death. He had to act in advance to take control of the situation.


    The drone had crashed in the distance not because of severe damage, but due to a loss of balance caused by the loss of a wing, and it had fallen on soft sand, so the drone wasn¡¯t severely damaged; at least its main body wasn¡¯t critically affected. And under Yan Fei¡¯s control, even lacking one wing, the drone could still fly into the sky, for it had another exceptional ability¡ªhovering.


    So, while everyone else was focused on the battle between Huo Shan and Duan Hongye, Yan Fei quietly took control of the downed drone from afar, using the drone¡¯s hovering capability to rise back into the sky and then slowly approached Yan Fei on the ground. With Duan Hongye and Huo Shan locked in a major battle, no one was paying attention to the abnormal situation on Yan Fei¡¯s end.


    The drone approached the lying Yan Fei silently and landed back on the ground. Yan Fei¡¯s injuries had been greatly alleviated under the influence of the black sphere¡¯s mysterious energy, granting him a certain degree of mobility. With great effort, using both hands and feet, he finally managed to climb into the drone cockpit.


    Once Yan Fei was inside the drone cockpit and the cockpit door had closed, the drone took off again, hovering two hundred meters above the ground. It was only then that Yan Fei began to feel safe again. However, due to the loss of one wing, the drone had lost its maneuverability and could no longer fly as freely as before. Huo Shan was powerful, and if he defeated Duan Hongye and found out that it was because of Yan Fei that his sect had been destroyed by the Destroyer, he might go to China to completely finish off Yan Fei. At that time, Yan Fei¡¯s death would be inevitable.


    But now, with Duan Hongye at the forefront, Yan Fei had the option to ally with her. It was the best moment to join forces and collectively eliminate Huo Shan, otherwise once Huo Shan escaped, Yan Fei¡¯s situation would be dire. Even if he managed to kill all members of the Assassin Sect except Huo Shan, Huo Shan posed a greater threat than all of them combined. Therefore, in order to protect himself, Yan Fei had not left the area¡ªhe had to kill Huo Shan there.


    Duan Hongye and Huo Shan were in intense combat within the cave at the city entrance in the mountains. The cave rang with thunderous explosions, and it was a mystery how they achieved that. Suddenly, Yan Fei heard an earth-shattering noise; the large cave entrance collapsed, and masses of rocks tumbled down, sealing the cave completely. As the cave collapsed, the entire mountain shook as if a high-intensity earthquake had occurred.


    After the dust had settled from the cave collapse, the sounds of Duan Hongye and Huo Shan¡¯s battle ceased. Just as everyone was on edge, not knowing whether the people inside were safe, who won or who lost, a long roar was heard, and the two fighters flew out from a smaller cave next to the entrance. Both were covered in mud and sand, looking extremely disheveled. As soon as they left the range of the cave, they dropped their hands from their mouths and noses and began to breathe in the fresh air deeply.


    It turned out that after entering the cave, they had discovered it was filled with poisonous gas. However, they didn¡¯t take this poison seriously at first, and continued to combat fiercely while holding their breath in the cave, their immense strength causing the cave to collapse. Only after the cave collapsed did they realize the potency of the poisonous gas, which even they couldn¡¯t withstand, forcing them to make an embarrassing retreat.


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 Chapter 271 - Chapter 271: Chapter 153: Earth Shakes and Mountain Trembles_2

    Chapter 271: Chapter 153: Earth Shakes and Mountain Trembles_2


    Once they had regulated their breath, the two combatants clashed again. Suddenly, Duan Hongye let out a stifled groan, rapidly retreating to the top of a sand dune a hundred meters away. His stomach was dripping with fresh blood, his intestines spilling out; it turned out he had finally sustained a serious injury during his fight with Huo Shan.


    But Huo Shan was not faring well either. He was already severely injured prior to his encounter with Duan Hongye, and even though he had used his strange abilities to regain considerable combat power and had even managed to grievously wound Duan Hongye, he was once again injured. Another hole appeared in his chest, vaguely revealing his internal organs, and he looked extremely weak.


    As soon as Yan Fei in the sky noticed Huo Shan¡¯s weakened state, the Drone immediately targeted Huo Shan, rapidly switching its missiles to AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles, ready to fire at Huo Shan. Panting, Huo Shan looked up at the battered F-15 Fighter reappearing in the sky, surprise flashing in his eyes. He then focused his Spiritual Power, attempting to interfere with the pilot¡¯s thoughts. In the sky, Yan Fei felt a sudden wave of dizziness but quickly recovered, then controlled the Drone to fire the AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles at Huo Shan.


    The reason Huo Shan was able to interfere with the connection between Yan Fei and the Drone before was due to the vast distance between Yan Fei¡¯s real body and his Drone Avatar. However, when he was inside the Drone Cockpit, closely connected to the Drone, the interference was greatly reduced. Yan Fei felt only a moment of vertigo before returning to normal. Then he used the Quantum Radar to lock onto Huo Shan and guide the anti-tank missile in his direction.


    Yan Fei had a profound understanding of Huo Shan¡¯s terror, so when attacking him, he fired all the remaining missiles of the Drone at once. Moreover, all these missiles were switched to AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles, amounting to as many as nine.


    Seeing he couldn¡¯t interfere with the Drone Pilot, Huo Shan knew the situation was dire. He moved quickly, attempting to dodge the onslaught of anti-tank missiles. He was so fast that it was hard for the average person to even see his movements. However, under the lock of the Quantum Radar, his speed seemed very slow. The missiles¡¯ Flight Speed reached Mach 4, which meant they travelled over a thousand meters in one second. Despite Huo Shan¡¯s desperate dodging, he couldn¡¯t evade the attack of the AGM-114 Anti-Tank Missiles.


    What followed was a series of massive explosions on the ground. Guided by the Quantum Radar, and precisely controlled by the Auxiliary Brain, each of the anti-tank missiles hit Huo Shan¡¯s head one after the other with minimal intervals, resulting in violent explosions. In the end, Huo Shan was completely engulfed in flames.


    Having fired all his missiles, Yan Fei had played his Trump Card, and he watched intently as Huo Shan burned, hoping the missiles would kill him. But when the flames died down, Yan Fei was greatly disappointed to see that Huo Shan stood unharmed, his hands in a position as if deflecting the missile attack. His clothes, however, were torn and tattered, barely covering his body.


    Strangely, despite such fierce attacks, the hood on Huo Shan¡¯s head remained intact, still covering his face, still preventing anyone from seeing his true appearance. However, his gloves were torn, revealing the white flesh of his arms beneath. Through the holes in his clothes, glimpses of his white skin could also be seen¡­


    Huo Shan remained in that defensive posture, motionless, leaving everyone clueless about his condition. Spotting an opportunity, Duan Hongye flashed and instantly appeared beside Huo Shan, drawing his sword across Huo Shan¡¯s throat.


    Huo Shan suddenly let out a long howl, dodging Duan Hongye¡¯s attack. His body then darkened and merged into the air. Others couldn¡¯t detect Huo Shan¡¯s whereabouts, but the Quantum Radar still had him locked on. Thus, under the guidance of the Quantum Radar, the Drone once again opened fire on Huo Shan, this time with only its 30-millimeter Naval Cannon available. Huo Shan, extremely weakened, was forced to reveal his form with each hit from the cannonfire. Duan Hongye appeared beside Huo Shan once more, plunging his sword into Huo Shan¡¯s back, and managed to slice off a piece of flesh.


    After being wounded again, Huo Shan screamed in agony, suddenly transforming into a mist of blood, then flew away at a terrifying speed. Duan Hongye, caught off guard, failed to stop the blood mist. Even with his own terrifying ability for instant movement, he couldn¡¯t catch up with it. The Drone in the sky continued to fire at the blood mist, but after having expended too much ammunition, it ultimately ran out. There was only a ¡°click¡± as the Drone used its last round of ammunition, rendering it unable to attack Huo Shan anymore.


    Without the Drone to hinder him, Huo Shan accelerated away and vanished into the darkness of the night sky in an instant¡­


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    On the ground stood Duan Hongye, surrounded by his colleagues who approached and asked, ¡°Vice-captain, how are you holding up?¡±


    Duan Hongye gestured with a wave of his hand, signaling them not to come any closer. He stood there, and suddenly, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood. Eagle startled, asked, ¡°Big Bro Duan, are you alright?¡±


    Duan Hongye stood in place, slowly regulating his body, and after a while, his complexion returned to normal. He let out a long breath and said, ¡°Huo Shan is indeed formidable. Even with serious injuries and someone else¡¯s plane lending support, I couldn¡¯t keep him here.¡±


    Eagle then asked worriedly, ¡°If Huo Shan is that dangerous and he has escaped, could he come to China to seek revenge?¡±


    Duan Hongye replied, ¡°Although I failed to capture him, I have inflicted grave injuries upon him. Coupled with his existing wounds, he won¡¯t be able to recover his ability to act for a long time. His last resort escape has even damaged his very essence, causing irreparable harm. So, although we didn¡¯t manage to eliminate Huo Shan this time, we¡¯ve bought at least two years during which he can¡¯t regain his strength. It¡¯s a bit of time earned for China.¡±


    Eagle inquired, ¡°Who were that masked man and the F-15 Fighter that fought a fierce battle with Huo Shan just now?¡±


    Duan Hongye speculated, ¡°I suspect the masked man is the ¡®Destroyer¡¯ from the internet, since he took up Yan Fei¡¯s Bounty Task and must have come to complete it. As for the F-15, it felt strangely familiar to me, yet I can¡¯t remember where that familiarity comes from¡­¡±


    They all looked up to see the F-15 Fighter flying away from them. Although not fast, and somewhat wobbling in flight, it was still faster than their running speed on the ground could ever be. In only a few minutes, the F-15 had reached the distant sky and then disappeared from view.


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 Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Chapter 154 Battlefield Reconnaissance

    Chapter 272: Chapter 154 Battlefield Reconnaissance


    Yan Fei, though he severely injured Huo Shan, felt a tinge of regret for not being able to capture him. Yet he knew Huo Shan¡¯s condition was grave, and it would be some time before he could threaten Yan Fei again. There was still time for Yan Fei to grow his strength until he could contend with Huo Shan. As soon as Huo Shan fled, Yan Fei controlled the drone and left the battlefield.


    The drone had lost one of its wings and had crashed, leaving its main structure intact, but its exterior was battered and worn. It could only move forward slowly using its hovering capability, a far cry from its former speed and agility.


    This was Syria, and enemies could be lurking anywhere, ready to strike at any moment, leaving the region fraught with danger. Yan Fei didn¡¯t dare to let the drone fly too high, given its current condition and lack of ammunition. If it were spotted by others, it would surely become nothing more than a target, destined to be destroyed.


    Consequently, the drone flew at a low altitude, about a hundred meters off the ground. After traveling thirty kilometers and distancing itself from Duan Hongye and the members of the China Special Duties Unit, a huge sand dune appeared in front of it. Yan Fei operated the Quantum Radar to scan the dune and the nearby terrain, finding the location remarkably secluded, with no sign of human activity within a twenty-kilometer radius. The drone dipped its nose, surrendering to gravity and diving toward the ground. It then tilted and crashed into the sand dune, concealing itself within.


    Thanks to the precise calculations of the Auxiliary Brain, once the drone settled into the sand dune and ceased movement, it was perfectly concealed within, with no indication from the outside of a massive drone hidden beneath. Moreover, the cockpit where Yan Fei was located was only about 20 centimeters from the surface. With a simple push of the cockpit door, he could easily crawl out from inside the dune, avoiding entrapment. Additionally, the position allowed airflow, preventing Yan Fei from experiencing any breathing difficulties in the cockpit.


    Having secured the drone¡¯s hiding place, Yan Fei finally breathed a sigh of relief. The night¡¯s events were too unusual and perilous. He had thought vanquishing the Assassin Sect would complete his mission, unaware that this was just the start of the chaos. He met Sun Yi from the Sun Family and underestimated him, which nearly resulted in his downfall. Then Huo Shan appeared, demonstrating the formidable strength of a god-level expert, and Yan Fei began to flee. With Huo Shan in pursuit and despite firing on full blast and exhausting every means, Yan Fei could not escape, almost meeting his end under Huo Shan¡¯s onslaught. Eventually, the plot twisted, with Duan Hongye surprising both, inflicting serious damage on Huo Shan and once again saving Yan Fei¡¯s life. Finally, Yan Fei and Duan Hongye tacitly cooperated to repel Huo Shan, leaving him incapacitated for the next two years and temporarily averting the life-and-death crisis Yan Fei faced.


    The night¡¯s happenings took Yan Fei by surprise; it was heart-stopping from the start, especially the latter experiences, which tested his will to survive. At the same time, it was an eye-opening encounter that revealed a few individuals in the world possessed inconceivably terrifying power to overturn common sense. With these insights, Yan Fei could approximate his position in the world and found new goals to strive for. He too wished to break the human limit, reach the divine realm, become a god-level expert, and join the ranks of those few.


    But that wasn¡¯t all; the various forces that emerged that night broadened Yan Fei¡¯s horizons. Not only did he realize the power of ancient aristocratic families, but he also grasped the vast gulf between a god-level expert and an ordinary martial artist. The arrival of agents from the China Special Duties Unit even moved Yan Fei. Although the country had not spoken much about the incidents involving Lu Pingping and Liu Tingting, it had not ignored them. Instead, it covertly dispatched super experts to annihilate the Assassin Sect and even kill Huo Shan. The nation¡¯s actions were sufficient to justify Yan Fei¡¯s trust in his country.


    Leaning back in the cockpit seat, Yan Fei thought about the night¡¯s encounters, slowly feeling utterly exhausted. He had fought consecutive battles that evening, sustaining severe injuries multiple times. Had he not discovered the black sphere¡¯s potent healing capabilities, he would probably be dead by now. Moreover, as the drone¡¯s damage also affected Yan Fei¡¯s own body, this invisible yet real injury was beyond the sphere¡¯s swift healing ability. As a result, Yan Fei¡¯s arm still felt numb, and his spiritual soul continued to ache from the tear.


    Although Yan Fei utilized the mysterious energy of the black sphere to rapidly recover from injuries a few times, such healing did not come without cost. It had depleted his latent life force, meaning Yan Fei would face a reduced lifespan if he could not replenish what was lost.


    Feeling weary, Yan Fei recognized this as a natural bodily response. However, instead of immediately falling asleep, he took out some precious Chinese medicinal materials from the Universal Space to compensate for the drain of his vitality. Then, Yan Fei activated the Quantum Radar once more to scan the surroundings of the dune and, seeing no other developments, tasked the Auxiliary Brain with guard duty before finally succumbing to sleep, restoring his strength.


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    In the hills of Syria at noon, under the scorching sun, a group of individuals clad in the yellow desert camouflage of the US Forces was conducting a site investigation where Yan Fei had fought the night before. Their security was ensured by a ring of American soldiers on the perimeter. Overhead, several F-15 Fighters patrolled the high altitude, with a number of fully-armed Apache helicopters circling below. Nearby, over a dozen main battle tanks and armored vehicles stood guard, flanked by several large military transport vehicles and cranes.


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    These individuals in yellow desert camouflage seemed to be researchers, inspecting the leftover traces of the previous night¡¯s battle. Suddenly, someone discovered a silver wing buried in the sand and called others over. Working together, with the help of the transport and crane vehicles in the distance, they extracted the damaged silver wing from the sand.


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    A researcher began inspecting the damaged wing, and someone beside asked, ¡°Dr. Richard, this wing seems to be from our American F-15 fighter, right? It¡¯s just the color seems a bit off¡­¡±


    Dr. Richard, who was called by that name, set down the diagnostic instrument in his hand and said with some puzzlement, ¡°George, I can confirm that this wing is from an F-15 fighter jet of ours, but what¡¯s strange is that the data of this wing is about 20% larger than that of our F-15 fighter jets. Moreover, the material it is made from is not the one we¡¯re familiar with for manufacturing the F-15 fighter, but a strange material we have never seen before.¡±


    The one named George who had asked the question then said, ¡°If it is 20% larger than the normal F-15 fighter¡¯s wing, then it definitely isn¡¯t an F-15. So what airplane¡¯s wing is it? Could it be from the latest model of our American aircraft? Also, Dr. Richard, you are a renowned expert in materials science, can¡¯t even you determine what material this wing is made from?¡±


    Richard replied, ¡°I don¡¯t know either, maybe it really is a part of the latest American fighter jet! To know its exact composition and characteristics, we can only transport this wing back to our Oak Ridge National Laboratory in America and use the latest scientific equipment to figure out what material it was made from.¡±


    George said, ¡°Doctor, we rushed here right away to conduct an investigation at the request of the American military. Look at how severely damaged the scene is, over there are more than a hundred dead Middle Easterners, and there are some destroyed vehicles, a war must have taken place. But isn¡¯t war a common occurrence here? Why would the military need experts from our research institutions to step in?¡±


    Richard glanced at the American soldiers in the distance and whispered, ¡°Do you see that collapsed cave over there? My friend just told me that they¡¯ve found highly toxic nerve gas inside that cave, supposedly Russia¡¯s ¡®Novichok¡¯ nerve gas. And it appears to be a settlement of considerable size, they¡¯ve already found countless people inside killed by the nerve gas. Unfortunately, they dare not delve deeper inside to find out the specifics. For safety, they have already temporarily sealed off those caves.¡±


    George said, ¡°Even though ¡®Novichok¡¯ is a unique chemical weapon of Russia, it¡¯s not like only Russia can produce it. To my knowledge, our American laboratories have once succeeded in manufacturing this kind of terrifying nerve agent. But who would release such a nerve agent in such a remote cave? Or was it a leak that occurred here? You know, these Middle Easterners look like they could be members of KB; it¡¯s quite normal for them to have such chemical weapons!¡±


    Richard remarked, ¡°We are just assistants to the military; let¡¯s just do our job well. This place looks very eerie, it¡¯s better if we know less ¨C we might end up locked up for life if we know too much.¡±


    Instead of being scared, George excitedly said, ¡°Doctor, don¡¯t you think everything here looks like part of a conspiracy? The military must have conducted some inhumane experiments here, and now they want to cover up that experimental process. For example, that cave we found earlier, inside which we found two charred bodies and could tell from the remains and traces left behind that there had been a missile explosion. But the entrance of that cave is so winding, how could a missile possibly fly into it? Did someone carry the missile into the cave and then manually detonate it? Unfortunately, the fire that resulted from the missile explosion inside burned all the evidence. Aside from the two charred bodies, we haven¡¯t been able to find any useful clues.¡±


    Seeing the American soldiers looking over at them, Richard quickly said, ¡°George, let¡¯s stop talking about such pointless things. Look, the military soldiers over there are watching us. Let¡¯s load this wing on a truck and take it back to America first!¡±


    Under Richard¡¯s command, a crane and a transport vehicle drove over, with the crane powering up to hoist the wing aboard the transport vehicle. Then the transport vehicle left the area, headed toward the nearby airport under the protection of the American soldiers, awaiting to be shipped back to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the United States for analysis using scientific equipment.


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 Chapter 273 - Chapter 273: Chapter 155: Video Editing

    Chapter 273: Chapter 155: Video Editing


    Yan Fei sat in the drone cockpit, sleeping soundly below the sand dunes, with no idea how long he had been asleep when he suddenly woke up. He had been injured multiple times the night before, and although he was almost fully healed by the rapid healing ability of the black sphere, the injuries had affected his very foundation. Thus, feeling somewhat weak, he had fallen into a deep sleep, using rest to slowly mend the damage to his body.


    After waking up this time, Yan Fei still felt a sensation of his spiritual soul being torn, but without the intense pain that accompanied it previously. Aside from his spiritual soul, his other injuries were not healing as well as hoped. However, he believed that with the drone data refresh, the mysterious power that emerged during the data refresh would surely heal all his wounds.


    Then Yan Fei felt extremely hungry, knowing it was because his body had consumed too much energy while recovering. The precious Chinese medicines he had taken were mostly digested and absorbed, so he began to take out the food he had stored in the Universal Space, replenishing the nutrients lost from his body. He gobbled down the food, not stopping until he had eaten the equivalent of five people¡¯s portions, only then feeling like he could not eat another bite.


    It was only after satisfying his hunger that Yan Fei started to check the time, discovering it was now past nine o¡¯clock the next evening, meaning he had slept for nearly twenty hours. Fortunately, the sand dune he chose was surrounded by desert, with no one passing by, allowing Yan Fei to sleep so soundly and safely for such an extended time.


    The time had not come, and the drone data had not been refreshed, so the drone was still in a damaged state, unable to take off for combat, and even normal flying was fraught with difficulties. Furthermore, it was completely out of ammunition and energy points, so Yan Fei chose not to fly out from the sand dune immediately but to wait there patiently for the moment of the drone data refresh. Only when the drone¡¯s combat power returned to its peak state would Yan Fei dare to take off, otherwise, it would be akin to courting death.


    As Yan Fei sat in the cockpit waiting for time to pass, he gradually started to feel bored. With no internet access, he couldn¡¯t go online to check the news. However, he quickly thought of the videos he had acquired from the Assassin Sect Headquarters; since he couldn¡¯t perform any other operations on the drone, he could use the Auxiliary Brain to edit some of the footage for submission on the Dark Web when completing tasks. There was also the need to edit the video of him torturing the bearded man before releasing it to the internet to enhance the deterrent power of his identity as the Destroyer.


    After last night¡¯s battles, the drone¡¯s body was not only damaged, but its weapons and ammunition were also entirely depleted. However, there were still plenty of energy points leftover, so Yan Fei could use the Auxiliary Brain to modify and edit the footage he had shot.


    Acting on his thought, Yan Fei first imported the video of the annihilation of the Assassin Sect, shot on the video camera, into the Auxiliary Brain. Then, he controlled the Auxiliary Brain to edit these videos. Although Yan Fei was not a professional video editor, he did not need to perform the editing himself. He simply had to convey his requirements to the Auxiliary Brain, which would edit the video accordingly. Under Yan Fei¡¯s command, the Auxiliary Brain demonstrated its intelligence at this time.


    Very soon, based on the footage shot, a one-hour-long video was freshly produced. To achieve a shocking effect, the Auxiliary Brain even matched this video with a rousing piece of music. However, on viewing this video, Yan Fei found it too lengthy, with some scenes dragging on too long and others not very clear. The overall visual quality was too dark and the key points did not stand out.


    So, Yan Fei conveyed his requirements to the Auxiliary Brain once more, transmitting his thoughts for a second round of edits. Following his latest demands, the Auxiliary Brain reprocessed the video, cutting it down to forty minutes. In this new video, the original footage¡¯s quality was auto-repaired by the Auxiliary Brain, suddenly enhancing the texture and clarity of the images and brightening up the scenes. The story also highlighted the key points of annihilating the Assassin Sect, replaying the whole process of the Destroyer¡¯s annihilation of the sect within a limited time.


    After a cursory review of the video, Yan Fei still felt it was too long and asked the Auxiliary Brain to modify it again. Eventually, the video was shortened to twenty minutes. At this point, the video had become clear and concise, with a brisk pace, prominent key points, straightforward narration, and even had continuous twists that vividly portrayed the positive image of the Destroyer and the cunning of the Assassin Sect members. Watching the rousing music and sharp killing techniques almost made Yan Fei hallucinate, as if he was watching a thrilling movie trailer.


    Thus, Yan Fei was very satisfied with the content of this final task version of the video, then had the Auxiliary Brain add subtitles and voice-overs in various languages to complete the production process. As soon as he left this place, Yan Fei would upload the video onto the Dark Web, announcing the completion of his task of annihilating the Assassin Sect.


    Once the video was edited, Yan Fei imported the footage of him torturing the bearded man from the high-definition camera into the Auxiliary Brain for editing. Yet, Yan Fei put much more effort into editing this video. In the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s initial edit, the video reached half an hour in length, perfectly recreating the entire process of Yan Fei torturing the bearded man. As per Yan Fei¡¯s special request, the video¡¯s quality was intentionally enhanced by the Auxiliary Brain. Coupled with some eerie music, the video appeared extremely bloody and terrifying.


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    However, Yan Fei still found it too long since prolonged videos could dilute the viewer¡¯s attention and fail to evoke the desired feelings of fear and terror. Therefore, he asked the Auxiliary Brain to compress the video further. And after the second round of editing by the Auxiliary Brain, the length of the video was reduced to fifteen minutes.


    Yan Fei was very pleased with the duration and content of this torture video, but while watching, he spotted a few issues. For instance, he saw the rusty chain hanging on the rock wall in the video, prompting him to immediately have the Auxiliary Brain pixelate the rusty chain, to prevent viewers from recognizing what it was.


    His experience in Kenya, Africa, told Yan Fei that these necessary items for Drone Upgrade all contained significant secrets. The rusty gear was like this, and so was the rusty chain. Even national forces were very interested in these items and would send experts to snatch them. Therefore, once Yan Fei revealed the existence of this thing, it would undoubtedly cause trouble, and his identity as the Destroyer would draw attention from major powers, which would not be beneficial for his future actions.


    After he covered up the traces of the rusty chain, Yan Fei checked the video again. Then, he felt that the few unclear words the bearded man uttered during the torture might leak some information. Thus, when the bearded man spoke, he removed the sound of his voice and put a mosaic over his mouth. This way, one could neither hear the bearded man¡¯s voice nor lip-read what he was saying.


    Once all this was completed, Yan Fei watched the video several more times. Not finding any additional slip-ups, he saved the torture video to upload it to the Internet when available, fulfilling his purpose of paying blood with blood.


    In this manner, Yan Fei kept watching, editing, and modifying the video, and time flew by quickly. It wasn¡¯t until the Drone Body vibrated, initiating a data refresh, and a mysterious power entered Yan Fei¡¯s body, helping to heal the 30% of his injuries that the black sphere hadn¡¯t repaired, that Yan Fei realized it was already 12 a.m. local time.


    With this refresh, the entire body of the drone became complete and intact, including the wings that had been lost, now reappearing on the body. The quantity of weapons and ammunition also returned to full, with the drone restoring its total combat power.


    And as Yan Fei¡¯s body was influenced by the mysterious power, his internal injuries instantly healed to over 95%. Even his torn Spiritual Soul began to slowly knit back together under the influence of the mysterious power, no longer causing any negative impact on his actions. This mysterious power suddenly appeared and healed most of Yan Fei¡¯s injuries. But it did not fully disappear, continuing to work on his body, and before long, Yan Fei¡¯s injuries would be fully healed.


    It was at this moment that Yan Fei completely let go of his worries. With the peak condition of his Drone Avatar at his disposal, he could ensure his own safety as long as he did not leave the drone, even if he encountered enemies again. However, experts like Huo Shan and Duan Hongye were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns, and both were severely injured and had limited mobility. How could he possibly run into them again at just any time and any place?


    Yan Fei started to pilot the drone to take to the skies, only to see the surface of the sand dunes shifting, a cloud of dust rising into the air, revealing a huge F-15 Fighter slowly emerging from the ground, gradually hovering in mid-air, and then accelerating in the correct direction, ready to fly away swiftly.


    The drone had restored all its combat power, and with Yan Fei inside, its drone body naturally had nothing to fear but was flying at full speed, ready to leave the extremely dangerous Middle East. However, this time, Yan Fei did not choose the same route he had taken earlier but instead went southwest. He planned to cross Iraq, then enter the Persian Gulf, with Qatar as his final destination.


    Yan Fei did not choose to return the same way because there was one more thing he had not finished. In the incident where Liu Tingting was beheaded, there was still a hidden culprit ¨C Al Jazeera English Television Station, which was an accomplice of the Assassin Sect.


    Although Al Jazeera English claimed to have no ties with the Assassin Sect and had not directly harmed Liu Tingting, if they had not broadcasted the unique video recordings of the KB elements, then no one would have felt motivated to produce such brutal videos, and Liu Tingting would not have suffered such a terrible fate. Therefore, in the Liu Tingting incident, this innovative Al Jazeera English Television Station must also pay its price.


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 Chapter 274 - Chapter 274: Chapter 156: Video Broadcast

    Chapter 274: Chapter 156: Video Broadcast


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    Yan Fei, on this occasion, discarded the route he had taken to arrive and set out to settle scores with Qatar¡¯s Al Jazeera English TV Station. Located in Qatar¡¯s capital, Doha, the quickest and shortest route there would be through Iraq and the Persian Gulf.


    On this route, the Drone would first enter Iraq from the Syrian border near Mosul, then head southwards across the Iraqi airspace and eventually reach Basra in southern Iraq, before entering the Persian Gulf waters through Basra Port. After flying several hundred kilometers over the Persian Gulf waters, the Drone would reach Doha. Since Doha is a coastal city, the Drone wouldn¡¯t even need to fly over land to deliver Yan Fei to Al Jazeera English TV Station in Doha.


    This shortcut is shorter and quicker, saving at least four thousand kilometers compared to the Drone¡¯s journey from the Mediterranean to the Suez Canal, through the Suez Canal to the Red Sea, from the Red Sea into the Arabian Sea, and finally into the Persian Gulf to Doha. However, this would expose the Drone to Iraqi airspace radar surveillance. But given the utter decline of the Iraqi military force, with just a bit of caution, Iraq¡¯s virtually defunct air defense radar and the Air Force would never detect the Drone.


    The Drone could fly at full speed for five hours when the Drone Energy Points were sufficient, covering a distance of over eighteen thousand kilometers. However, these Energy Points aren¡¯t solely for flying; they serve many other purposes. Yan Fei always felt the amount spent was not replenished enough whenever he used Energy Points, so it was crucial to conserve them whenever possible. Otherwise, it would be a pity if he encountered a critical moment and the Drone was unable to operate due to insufficient Energy Points.


    Thus, the Drone, under the control of Yan Fei and guided by the Quantum Radar, swiftly entered the northern territories of Iraq. To minimize any trouble, the Drone kept a strict flying altitude of only twenty meters above the ground, where it was most likely to avoid detection by ground radar. Even with US Forces stationed in Iraq, it was hard for them to spot a Drone at that height.


    The Drone flew silently and swiftly through Iraqi airspace, stirring up a whirlwind of airflow at low altitude, but with the control of the Auxiliary Brain, this turbulence did not reach the ground, ensuring that the ground troops remained unaware of any abnormal activity.


    Although it was deep into the night in Iraq, Yan Fei could still clearly see the buildings on the ground through the Drone¡¯s vision. All the structures below were in ruins, not a single high-rise or new building in sight, presenting a visage of post-apocalyptic decay.


    Iraq was once a world-renowned oil-producing country, rich in the Middle East decades ago. Its domestic cities were well-developed, its political situation stable, welfare generous, and its Military Force formidable. Who would have thought that under the influence of The United States of America, Iraq would begin its own demise? They not only waged an eight-year-long war with Persia but also invaded Kuwait in an attempt to default on debts, only to be thoroughly beaten by The United States and realize its true position in the world.


    Then, after being awakened by the United States, the Iraqi people began to idolize the United States. They yearned for the ¡°Democracy¡± and lifestyle of the United States, started protesting domestically, thinking that overthrowing the Government would earn them their ideal life. When the United States launched its second strike on Iraq, these people stepped forward to publicly oppose the Government and even helped guide the US Forces. Swiftly the once strong Iraq collapsed from within, its leader captured by the US Forces and hanged.


    The Government fell, but to the surprise of those naive citizens, the Democracy and blissful life they had hoped for did not materialize. Instead, they faced over a decade of war and economic decline. Surrounded by constant bombings and threats of death, their once beautiful and bustling cities turned into Ruins, the generous welfare disappeared, and they lived in extreme misery, struggling to make ends meet, prompting some to reflect on their past actions and even to miss the good old days under their former leader. But there is no cure for regret, and the once prosperous and powerful Iraq was gone forever. Those who betrayed their country faced a hopeless, war-torn Iraq, waiting indefinitely for a strong leader to emerge and set things right again¡ªbut when, or if ever, that might happen was unknown¡­


    Gazing at the ruins below, Yan Fei deeply realized the importance of peace. His reflection did not slow the Drone¡¯s swift flight. To evade radar tracking, the Drone purposely avoided military zones occupied by US Forces and densely populated areas. Thus, its journey went smoothly, and in just twenty minutes, the Drone had flown across the entirety of Iraq, from Mosul in the north to Basra in the south. Carefully, it flew over the Basra Port and entered the Persian Gulf.


    The Persian Gulf is one of the world¡¯s principal oil regions, with two-thirds of the oil consumed around the globe being transported through it, leading some to call it the ¡°Oil Channel.¡± Should any nation or force blockade the Persian Gulf, other countries worldwide would be plunged into a state with no oil, causing devastating impacts on their regular operations and economic order, as well as immense international financial turmoil, posing significant threats to global economic development.


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 Chapter 275 - Chapter 275: Chapter 156: Video Broadcast_2

    Chapter 275: Chapter 156: Video Broadcast_2


    As soon as the drone entered the Persian Gulf, it spotted large oil tankers sailing across the sea from time to time, but Yan Fei¡¯s target was not these oil vessels. He identified the direction and swiftly flew toward Qatar. However, the flight paths in the Persian Gulf waters were dense, unlike Iraq¡¯s vast, sparsely populated lands, so the drone¡¯s flight was somewhat restricted. Nevertheless, this did not stop the drone¡¯s progress. It took half an hour, ten minutes more than expected, but it finally reached the Doha offshore waters of Qatar.


    Yan Fei activated the Quantum Radar to scan the area and instantly identified the most famous building within the city area of Doha¡ªthe headquarters building of Al Jazeera English. It was now one o¡¯clock in the morning, Doha¡¯s local time, and the entire city had fallen into a deep sleep. However, the lights were still bright at the headquarters of Al Jazeera English; they were still producing news programs, broadcasting to their audience.


    The viewership of Al Jazeera English was enormous, including not only people from the Middle East but also a large number of viewers from other countries. Western viewers also favored the programs from Al Jazeera English, which brought significant influence and economic benefits to the station. Due to the time difference around the Earth, it was deep into the night at the headquarters of Al Jazeera English in Doha, yet afternoon or evening for their Western viewers, which meant the television station did not rest but continued to broadcast news.


    In the news studio of Al Jazeera English, Rahman, the news anchor clad in a traditional Arab robe, was earnestly delivering the news. Over the recent days, there had been a substantial standoff between The United States of America and Persia. The United States had called for the world to sanction Persia, but most countries rejected this, causing a significant loss of face for The United States. Nevertheless, the United States took a hard stance, vowing to carry out sanctions against Persia to the end, even if they were to go it alone.


    And Persia, facing sanctions from The United States, also adopted a tough stance. Their most advantageous response was threatening to blockade the Hormuz Strait, the Persian Gulf¡¯s outlet, preventing any oil tanker from entering or exiting the Persian Gulf waters. To achieve their respective political goals, both armies brought out their elite forces to conduct large-scale military exercises in the waters of the Persian Gulf. Neither side spoke of restraint, giving off an impression they might go to war at any moment.


    As an oil-producing nation in the Persian Gulf, oil was the lifeblood of Qatar¡¯s economy. Any fluctuations in the oil market could affect the country¡¯s normal operations. Therefore, Al Jazeera English was very concerned about the military exercises in the Persian Gulf and whether Persia would blockade the Hormuz Strait, continuously broadcasting news on the friction between Persia and the US Forces.


    Suddenly, a commotion erupted outside the news studio, and then Rahman saw several of his colleagues burst into the broadcast room, crashing into the adjacent glass walls and shattering them. Those colleagues rebounded onto the ground and after tumbling a few times, lay motionless, their fate unknown.


    Then a tall, cloaked figure in black, towering to two meters, entered the broadcast room. A few workers inside the room, sensing trouble, moved to stop the masked giant. But the onlookers saw the giant pull out an automatic rifle slung on his back and start firing around the room as he pulled the trigger.


    At the sound of gunfire, everyone in the room was terrified, all ducking under the tables to avoid the flying bullets¡ªeven Rahman, who was reading the news scripts, was no exception. All the workers scrambled to dodge bullets, no one able to shut off the video camera, and no one attended to the live news broadcast. As a result, viewers watching Al Jazeera English immediately noticed a change on television, perking up and watching closely. Some domestic viewers in Qatar even started making calls to Al Jazeera English to inquire about the situation.


    The sudden intruder, a black-cloaked giant, was actually Yan Fei in disguise. Although he opened fire all around, he didn¡¯t aim at the people in the news studio but at the walls. While he didn¡¯t injure anyone, the effect was significant, as a burst of bullets brought the situation in the news studio under control.


    Yan Fei dragged Rahman out from under the table. Rahman, trembling all over, continued to mutter, ¡°God save us, God save us¡­¡±


    Yan Fei said in English, ¡°Do you want to die, or do you want to live?¡±


    Rahman, who understood English, immediately replied in English, ¡°Please spare me! I don¡¯t want to die, I want to live!¡±


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    Yan Fei threw Rahman to the ground and said, ¡°If you want to live, then immediately broadcast these two videos from this USB drive on your TV news, and also upload the content to your television station¡¯s official website.¡±


    Rahman was shocked in his heart. They at Al Jazeera English often received various videos through mail, which were then broadcasted through their station. But such a scenario was unprecedented¡ªwhere the owner of the recordings personally came to demand their broadcast. However, he quickly reacted, nodding repeatedly and saying, ¡°No problem, no problem, I¡¯ll broadcast them right away.¡±


    Al Jazeera English often received videos in the mail, and they would review these videos before deciding whether to broadcast them, so not all received videos made it to television. As per usual practice, a broadcast decision required the television station director¡¯s signature for approval. Currently, the director was absent, so these videos could not be broadcasted.

 Chapter 276 - Chapter 276: Chapter 156: Video Broadcast_3

    Chapter 276: Chapter 156: Video Broadcast_3


    But under the threat of Yan Fei¡¯s gun barrel, Laheerman dared not refuse Yan Fei¡¯s demands. Although he was a television anchor, he also came from a wealthy family, with countless riches and beauties waiting for him to enjoy. Should he refuse Yan Fei, he would undoubtedly be killed by this terrifying behemoth with an automatic rifle. Once he was dead, all family matters would no longer concern him, which is why he agreed to Yan Fei¡¯s demands right away, even if it meant breaking the television station¡¯s rules¡ªafter all, the worst case would be to resign.


    Yan Fei sat with great authority in the chair, the automatic rifle resting on his knees as he surveilled the entire news studio. Laheerman hurriedly summoned his colleagues to copy the contents of the USB drive¡ªone copy to be broadcast live within the station and another to be uploaded to the television station¡¯s official website.


    Yan Fei was quite pleased with Laheerman¡¯s tactfulness and didn¡¯t prevent his actions. Then, Laheerman straightened out his outfit and sat down in front of the television once more, saying, ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, good evening! We just had a bit of an unexpected situation here, but we¡¯ve resolved it now. I have obtained two video recordings, and although I don¡¯t know what they contain, we believe that everyone has the right and freedom to be informed. Therefore, we will broadcast these two videos live. We¡¯ll watch along with all of you at home, exploring the mysteries contained within, and hopefully, they bring us good news.¡±


    After Laheerman concluded his announcement, Al Jazeera English¡¯s news channel began broadcasting the video of Yan Fei annihilating the Assassin Sect. With its vast and widespread audience, Yan Fei¡¯s two videos appeared before the viewers instantly, causing a massive impact.


    In the beginning, Laheerman appeared indifferent, but once he realized the content of the video was the extermination of the legendary Assassin Sect, his face turned pale. As the video played on, featuring extensive bloodshed and slaughter, Laheerman watched with an increasingly ashen complexion. Upon seeing the utter annihilation of the Assassin Sect, he was completely stunned in shock.


    Quickly, with the stirring music coming to an end, the first video finally concluded. Witnessing the devastating defeat of the Assassin Sect, and the significant casualties inflicted by the Destroyer, Laheerman turned a ghastly pale. He looked at Yan Fei seated nearby and silently rejoiced that he hadn¡¯t gone against Yan Fei¡¯s wishes, for otherwise, he might have been killed by him right then. Knowing that Yan Fei in the video had killed so many without hesitation, it would have been a simple matter for him to kill Laheerman.


    Next, Laheerman began playing the second video, a polished edit of Yan Fei torturing a bearded man. Laheerman had only discovered the Destroyer¡¯s massacre of the Assassin Sect in the first video; though gruesome, the footage was relatively straightforward. Compared to the second video, however, the first one seemed much more normal. Starting with the sight of the bearded man being tortured, Laheerman couldn¡¯t help but vomit repeatedly. The violence escalated as the video played, and Laheerman retched violently until he could no more. The other workers in the news studio, too, were terrified by the bloody footage, inducing a visceral reaction in many who began to vomit as well.


    By the time the second video finished playing, the entire studio was filled with an unpleasant odor. Everyone, including Laheerman, who as the anchor sat silently, unable to utter a word.


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 Chapter 277 - Chapter 277: Chapter 157 Task Completed

    Chapter 277: Chapter 157 Task Completed


    From the moment Yan Fei burst into the News Studio, the Al Jazeera English security personnel, who spotted something amiss in the surveillance video, had already chosen to call the police. However, despite the Doha Riot Police¡¯s self-proclaimed swift response, they actually arrived at the Al Jazeera English Headquarters Building belatedly.


    However, the Doha Police Department did not know what terrifying presence they were about to face, so they only sent a small squad of riot police over, hoping to rely on these officers to capture the black-clad, masked intruder at the television station.


    Through the scan of the Drone Quantum Radar, Yan Fei was clearly aware of everything happening outside. However, he remained unmoved and stayed in the News Studio. By the time the second video had finished playing, over forty minutes had passed, and the riot police outside had already surrounded the News Studio and were fully prepared to break down the door and rescue the hostages.


    Looking at the Al Jazeera English workers in the News Studio, whose faces turned pale after watching the second video, Yan Fei said with satisfaction, ¡°Alright, thank you very much for your full cooperation. As such, your lives are finally spared, and you can continue to enjoy your own lives!¡±


    Upon hearing the words of the masked, muscular man, everyone in the studio breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that if nothing unexpected happened, they were safe. Then, they heard Yan Fei kindly remind them, ¡°If I were you, I¡¯d leave this studio as quickly as possible, then leave this building and pull the alarm to evacuate everyone from the building. As for the reason, well! Actually, it¡¯s quite simple because I have installed a large amount of explosive inside this building. Once these explosives go off, the building will collapse, and no one inside will be able to escape.¡±


    Yan Fei glanced at the clock in the studio and said, ¡°Oh, almost forgot to tell you, you don¡¯t have much time left. The bomb will detonate in ten minutes.¡±


    Laheerman was shocked and quickly asked, ¡°We have broadcast these two videos as you requested and uploaded them to the Official Website. You have achieved your promotional goal. Why won¡¯t you let us go? You have to know that we, Al Jazeera English, are completely innocent.¡±


    Yan Fei sneered and said, ¡°Do you actually think your television station is innocent? Haven¡¯t you ever thought that it¡¯s precisely because you broadcast such videos, people produce them en masse? If they didn¡¯t have major broadcasting channels, there wouldn¡¯t be large numbers of people brutally murdered on video. So, you are not innocent at all; you are the accomplices of those real murderers, and you are even more detestable than they are.¡±


    Laheerman was a news program host, naturally eloquent, but faced with Yan Fei¡¯s accusation, he found himself speechless. Seeing that Laheerman didn¡¯t respond, a worker nervously asked, ¡°Mister masked man, may we now leave this building?¡±


    Yan Fei waved his hand and said, ¡°Of course, this place is about to explode. If you don¡¯t leave, are you planning to be buried with this building?¡±


    The worker hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked out of the room. Once he left the room and saw that Yan Fei indeed did not intercept him, he immediately ran off at full speed, but was quickly stopped by the riot police waiting outside, who began to inquire about the specific situation inside.


    Seeing his colleague leave safely, Laheerman snapped out of his daze, hurriedly fled, and Yan Fei did not stop him. Under Laheerman¡¯s lead, everyone in the News Studio escaped, leaving the dangerous room behind.


    It wasn¡¯t long before the piercing sound of alarms rang out inside the Al Jazeera English building, along with voices loudly directing the evacuation of the workers.


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    After all the workers in the Al Jazeera English News Studio had evacuated, the police considered that the black-clad, masked giant no longer held any hostages and were planning to storm in and kill or capture Yan Fei. But when the riot police learned from the escaping people that bombs had been planted inside the building, they immediately sounded the evacuation alarm and began to disperse the crowd. Aside from a small group of officers who stayed outside the room to monitor Yan Fei, all other officers were helping with the evacuation.


    Fortunately, it was late at night, and there were fewer people working in the building than during the day, and there was no interference outside, so the evacuation proceeded very smoothly. In just seven or eight minutes, everyone inside the Al Jazeera English building had been evacuated with remarkable efficiency. Except for the police surrounding the News Studio and Yan Fei, there was no one else inside the building.


    Yan Fei waited a moment in the News Studio, and soon the Drone Quantum Radar showed that everyone in the building had been evacuated. At that time did Yan Fei slowly open the window of the room.


    The police outside received the information below that Yan Fei had opened the window. They immediately broke in and saw Yan Fei standing in front of the window. These riot police raised their rifles, shouted loudly, and demanded Yan Fei to drop his weapon and lie down on the ground and surrender to them.


    Unfortunately, it was as if Yan Fei hadn¡¯t heard the police speak at all. They saw Yan Fei turn around, face the officers, and then with arms outspread, his body leaned back, and he simply flipped out of the window.

 Chapter 278 - Chapter 278: Chapter 157 Task Completed_2

    Chapter 278: Chapter 157 Task Completed_2


    The riot police were shocked, quickly running to the window to check what was happening, only to discover that a massive F-15 fighter jet had silently flown by, and the black-clothed, masked giant had vanished without a trace.


    While these officers were puzzled in their hearts, not knowing where the black-clothed, masked giant could have flipped to, or why a huge F-15 fighter jet would appear here, they saw the F-15 make a turn and fly back. Then they saw flashes of light under the wing of the F-15 fighter jet as several missiles were fired, aiming straight for the building they were in.


    The missiles hit the Al Jazeera English Headquarters Building¡¯s first-floor load-bearing walls in a flash, and then violently exploded, collapsing a part of those load-bearing walls. Although the walls did not fall, the Al Jazeera English Headquarters Building was affected, starting to tilt, but it did not collapse.


    Just as these police officers narrowly escaped death, exhaling in relief, they saw the F-15 fighter jet launch several more missiles, striking the building¡¯s load-bearing walls once again. This time, the walls could no longer hold, completely collapsing. The pillars supporting the building crumbled, and the entire television station building began to lean precipitously before finally crashing down with a thunderous roar, stirring up a cloud of dust¡­


    The distant F-15 fighter jet, seeing the Al Jazeera English Headquarters Building collapse, knew that its mission was completed. With that, it accelerated and quickly left the city area of Doha, flew toward the Doha Offshore Waters, and then disappeared from view.


    Upon receiving news of the F-15 fighter jet¡¯s appearance, the alarm sounded immediately at the Qatar Air Force base. But by the time the sluggish Qatar Air Force jets were finally airborne and began searching repeatedly over the incident area, they simply couldn¡¯t find the F-15 or determine its true identity.


    After giving Al Jazeera English a lesson, Yan Fei immediately controlled the Drone to leave the city area of Doha and head to the nearby sea, then submerged into the ocean floor. Motionless on the seabed, he began to avoid the search from Qatar¡¯s land-based radar, which was the main reason why the Qatar Air Force failed to detect the Drone.


    The reason the Drone didn¡¯t immediately leave the area was that Yan Fei still needed to upload two video segments onto the Internet. He had just destroyed the Al Jazeera English Headquarters Building, and with it, Al Jazeera English¡¯s website server, so the two video clips he had earlier uploaded to the Al Jazeera English website had disappeared. Therefore, he needed to re-upload these two videos. Although hidden beneath the sea surface, the Drone was close enough to the city area of Doha so it could use Quantum Radar to connect to the free WIFI on the coast and successfully enter the Network World.


    After connecting to the Internet, the first place Yan Fei logged into was the Dark Web network of the underworld. He began by logging into the Destroyer account, and just as he was about to click to confirm that the Bounty Task was completed and collect the Bounty, he suddenly found a new Bounty Task to exterminate the Assassin Sect had appeared under the one published by Fei Ping.


    This Task had been published for several days, but after the time when Yan Fei posted his Bounty Task. The Bounty Task was posted by a user nickname displayed as garbled text, and the amount offered was somewhat low, only ten thousand US Dollars. However, the content was very simple, with just one line: ¡°The Assassin Sect is heinous, a Bounty to exterminate the Assassin Sect!¡±


    Yan Fei hesitated for a moment but still took on this small Bounty Task. After waiting a moment, he replied under this low-value Task, ¡°The Task has been completed, please view the related video!¡±


    Then, Yan Fei uploaded the video of the extermination of the Assassin Sect under his reply. Next, he found the Bounty Task he had posted, pasted this message to it, and also uploaded the video of the extermination of the Assassin Sect after the message.


    After finishing all this, the Destroyer account uploaded the video of the brutal killing of the bearded man under the Fei Ping account, then added a title: ¡°Three feet above your head is God, vengeance may be delayed, but it will not be denied; when the time comes, it is impossible to escape.¡±


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    Having completed the Tasks on the Dark Web, Yan Fei anonymously used the Auxiliary Brain to upload the two videos to every possible video upload site in the World. With the help of the Auxiliary Brain, all those sites capable of uploading videos were flooded with the two clips.


    It was the middle of the night in the Middle East, but in the Western World, especially in The United States of America, it was the afternoon of the previous day, a peak time for internet usage. Consequently, users who liked watching videos online immediately noticed two extraordinary videos appear on Live or Die and YouTube. In no time, these two videos created a huge sensation, especially the one with the execution of the bearded man, leaving viewers utterly shocked.


    As the video websites realized the magnitude of these two videos, they promptly deleted them, only to find them re-uploaded instantly. They continued to delete, others continued to upload. They deleted again, others re-uploaded again. So they employed technical measures to track down the uploader¡¯s information, only to ascertain that these two videos originated from the Middle East. However, the specific uploader remained unidentified¡­

 Chapter 279 - Chapter 279: Chapter 157 Task Completed_3

    Chapter 279: Chapter 157 Task Completed_3


    Quite quickly, through the live news broadcast of Al Jazeera English and the joint dissemination on world-renowned video websites, most people around the world became aware of these two videos. By this time, Yan Fei¡¯s promotion using the videos had almost reached the desired effect. Even if those video websites deleted the uploaded content, enthusiasts had already downloaded the videos and continued to circulate them within a smaller community.


    After completing these actions, Yan Fei logged into the Dark Web again, and upon signing into his Fei Ping account, he noticed that a Bounty Task completion request had been posted by Destroyer. He left a comment below, ¡°Confirmed, the task has been completed! Thank you, Destroyer, for the extra surprise, the additional US Dollar reward has been paid, please check!¡± Then, Yan Fei started clicking the button to finalize the task completion.


    When Yan Fei logged back into his Destroyer account, he found two messages. One message notified Destroyer that he had completed Fei Ping¡¯s Bounty Task, and the total Bounty amount was 475 million US Dollars, with the smallest unit digit being 1. This meant that after deducting a 5% fee, Destroyer had received 95% of the 500 million US Dollars offered by Fei Ping, plus an additional US Dollar reward.


    The other message was a reminder that Destroyer had also completed a Bounty Task set by an anonymous sponsor, earning a Bounty of 9,500 US Dollars. Although the amount for this task was small, just 10,000 US Dollars, for Yan Fei it was just a matter of lifting a finger, something he did along the way with no extra trouble at all, which turned out to be an easy way to make some extra cash.


    An hour had passed after these operations, and the Qatari fighter jets searching for the Drone above the sea had long since retreated. Thus, the Drone quickly surfaced and continued on its flight journey, swiftly reaching the exit of the Persian Gulf¡ªthe Hormuz Strait.


    The Hormuz Strait is the strategic chokepoint guarding the Persian Gulf and is of great strategic importance. During this period, tensions between The United States of America and Persia were on a knife-edge, with both sides conducting military exercises in the Hormuz Strait and showing an almost trigger-happy posture. The tense standoff between them has caused world oil prices to surge in recent times.


    During its flight, the Drone had already spotted several warships from both sides engaged in the exercises, and even beneath the sea water in the Strait, submarines from both sides were lurking. In the Arabian Sea, outside of the Hormuz Strait, three US Aircraft Carrier Battle Groups were also cruising.


    Had it been before, Yan Fei might have tried to take advantage of the standoff to destroy some US Forces¡¯ fighter jets or warships and earn himself some extra Merit Points. However, after experiencing the incidents with Sun Yi and Huo Shan, Yan Fei had become more cautious.


    This world was not as simple as it appeared on the surface; it was fraught with danger everywhere. One misstep and even with the Drone at his disposal, Yan Fei could face annihilation. That¡¯s why Yan Fei didn¡¯t stir up trouble here, and upon nearing the Hormuz Strait, he dived into the water, silently passing through the Strait at a depth that hugged the seabed.


    Yet, even as the Drone passed through the Strait, it activated its Quantum Radar to record some radar data on US submarines and warships. This allowed Yan Fei to become familiar with their radar waveforms in advance, so he would recognize what type of warships they were by these waveforms in the future!


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 Chapter 280 - Chapter 280: Chapter 158: Mysterious Disappearance

    Chapter 280: Chapter 158: Mysterious Disappearance


    Yan Fei didn¡¯t know the true strength of the US forces in this area, so he didn¡¯t stir up any trouble here. The drone¡¯s forward speed was very fast, and in just over half an hour, the drone had stealthily moved away from the Hormuz Strait and entered the Arabian Sea by an underwater route. However, upon entering the Arabian Sea, the drone changed its course at the bottom of the sea and moved away from the three aircraft carrier battle groups that the US Forces had patrolling the outer perimeter of the Arabian Sea.


    Once it had moved away from the US Forces¡¯ aircraft carriers and entered a safe zone, the drone surfaced and ascended into the sky, proceeding at full speed towards the southeast in a sea-skimming flight mode. After reaching Sri Lanka, it turned to the northeast. The drone¡¯s maximum flight speed reached three times the speed of sound, which meant it could cover a maximum distance of 3,672 kilometers in an hour. Thus, just over an hour later, the drone was once again over the Malaysian Peninsula. Carefully following the route it had taken before, the drone crossed the Kra Isthmus and entered the Gulf of Thailand.


    By that time, due to the difference in time zones, the sky over the Gulf of Thailand was already brightly lit. However, since the drone had already crossed the densely populated Malaysian Peninsula and was flying at a very low altitude, no one noticed its existence. The drone continued moving eastward and soon entered the South China Sea.


    Upon entering the South China Sea, the drone¡¯s flight path diverged from the route it had taken on the way there. It didn¡¯t fly northeast back to Shanghai but continued due east instead. The drone passed through the Sulu Sea, then entered the Philippines Sulu Archipelago, passed to the north of Mindanao through the Bohol Strait, and directly entered the Pacific Ocean, continuing to fly east.


    The purpose of the drone¡¯s mission this time was not to return to Shanghai immediately but to head to the United States of America. Among the conspirators in the string of plots against Yan Fei¡¯s Dream Technology were the Assassin Sect, the Yang Family of Beijing, and Green Spruce Capital from the USA. Other than Huo Shan, Yan Fei had eradicated the Assassin Sect completely; The Yang Family of Beijing had lost Yang Wanlin, and had their true nature exposed, which meant Yan Fei would seek revenge against Yang Liu sooner or later; thus only Green Spruce Capital remained as Yan Fei¡¯s enemy.


    Zeppelin, the direct responsible party from Green Spruce Capital who devised the plan against Yan Fei, had already been killed at the Assassin Sect¡¯s headquarters by the Bearded Man, but that didn¡¯t mean the grudge between Yan Fei and Green Spruce Capital was settled. He would still seek trouble with the board of directors at Green Spruce Capital.


    Zeppelin was merely an executor of the orders from Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board of directors. Whether it was the joint efforts of international companies to suppress Dream Technology¡¯s weight loss cookies from entering the international market or the alliance with the Assassin Sect and Yang Family to usurp Yan Fei¡¯s Dream Technology, the true instigators behind these actions were the members of Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board of directors. Without the various resolutions and authorizations from Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board, Zeppelin wouldn¡¯t have taken any actions against Yan Fei on his own. If Yan Fei wouldn¡¯t let even the television station that broadcast the video of Liu Tingting¡¯s murder off the hook, how could he possibly spare the members of Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board?


    It was for these reasons that Yan Fei sent the drone rushing toward the USA, to teach the board members of Green Spruce Capital a profound lesson. In addition, Yan Fei wanted to make an example of them ¨C this time, he would not put out a bounty task on the Dark Web but directly utilize the drone to strike at the members of Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board of directors. On the surface, the attack on Green Spruce Capital could not be traced back to any suspects, but anyone with the right information, who connected the dots from several recent incidents in different places, would immediately tie these events to Yan Fei.


    Of course, faced with such speculations, Yan Fei would certainly deny them. Although everyone lacked evidence, they would still assume it was Yan Fei¡¯s doing. This way, all those who had their sights set on Yan Fei would have to be especially cautious since they realized that Yan Fei was impulsive. Offending him could lead to major troubles; they could even lose their lives. Therefore, when dealing with Yan Fei, they would think twice, and without absolute certainty, they wouldn¡¯t dare to rashly make a move. With this, Yan Fei¡¯s purpose would be achieved.


    Yan Fei had previously used the Auxiliary Brain to search for a lot of data on the internet and discovered that Green Spruce Capital¡¯s headquarters was located on the West Coast of the USA in the San Francisco Bay area of Oakland City, where there was a farm called Bina Manor, where Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board would convene. Bina Manor was the target of Yan Fei¡¯s operation this time. That¡¯s why when leaving the Middle East, he chose the Persian Gulf¡ªArabian Sea¡ªIndian Ocean¡ªPacific Ocean route instead of the Mediterranean Sea¡ªAtlantic Ocean route.


    Upon entering the vast Pacific Ocean, the drone felt a sudden sense of breadth, which gave an impression of the vastness of heaven and earth and one¡¯s own insignificance. However, such a broad sea area was ideal for the drone¡¯s free flight. As a result, Yan Fei pushed the drone to its maximum speed, rapidly advancing towards the US West Coast.


    The drone passed Guam, flew over Wake Island, passed Hawaii, and raced across the Pacific Ocean. After three hours, Yan Fei¡¯s drone had raced more than ten thousand kilometers, almost crossing the entire Pacific Ocean. It was unfortunate, however, that by this time, the drone¡¯s energy points were depleted from excessive consumption and could no longer sustain flight. But it was now not far from the US West Coast, being less than five hundred kilometers away.


    Before the energy points were exhausted, Yan Fei had already detected with the Quantum Radar an uninhabited island ahead, and as the drone landed on the small uninhabited island, its energy points were nearly depleted, which couldn¡¯t even allow it to stay submerged under the sea surface. Consequently, Yan Fei had no choice but to let the drone rest on the uninhabited island. Fortunately, the island was deserted, with no signs of human activity, making it very safe for the drone to stop there.


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 Chapter 281 - Chapter 281: Chapter 158 Mysterious Disappearance Part 2

    Chapter 281: Chapter 158 Mysterious Disappearance Part 2


    However, it was already 10 a.m. local time, the sky was clear and visibility was excellent, making the Drone, perched on the island, very easy to spot from the air. Therefore, Yan Fei took out his machete, chopped some branches from large trees on the island, and used them to camouflage the Drone, preventing it from being discovered.


    Once the Drone was thoroughly concealed by the branches and couldn¡¯t be spotted from any angle, Yan Fei took a camping tent out of Universal Space and set it up in a safe area next to the Drone to sleep.


    Although Yan Fei¡¯s injuries had almost healed, such severe wounds would inevitably cause some damage to his body, so he still felt exhausted. He had been flying for over five hours, and in the meantime, he also dealt with some matters related to Al Jazeera English, which left him extremely weary. Having completed these tasks, he didn¡¯t care that it was 10 a.m.; he entered the tent, fell asleep immediately, and soon plunged into a deep slumber.


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    At Oak Ridge Military Airport in The United States of America, a large military Transport Aircraft, escorted by Fighter Jets, landed on the airport¡¯s runway. As soon as the aircraft stabilized on the tarmac, several military Transport Vehicles drove over to unload several large Shipping Containers from the aircraft and transfer them onto the vehicles. Then, escorted by several Fully Armed armored vehicles, the convoy of Transport Vehicles left the airport and headed toward Oak Ridge National Laboratory.


    In a Humvee military vehicle nearby, George, the Scientist who had appeared in the Middle East, was talking with his good friend Richard.


    ¡°Richard, you¡¯ve been almost maniacally testing and researching that mysterious wing¡¯s Materials all the way here, saying you¡¯ve already reached some conclusions. Do you think these findings are really that important? Could they even earn you next year¡¯s Nobel Prize in Physics?¡± George asked with a tone of envy.


    The usually timid and cautious Richard nodded excitedly and replied, ¡°I already noticed that the Material of the wing was extraordinary because I discovered many interesting things within it. However, due to the lack of necessary detection methods on site, I couldn¡¯t determine its exact composition, so whether my conclusions are correct remains to be verified. But once we transport this mysterious wing to the national Laboratory, it will be tested with the most advanced Equipment. If the results match what I envision, I believe I may have discovered a groundbreaking new theory that will astonish the scientific community. By then, winning the Nobel Prize in Physics will be a piece of cake for me.¡±


    George enviously said, ¡°Richard, I didn¡¯t expect you to make such a tremendous discovery in that godforsaken place in Syria. Unfortunately, as a chemist, I only discovered a highly toxic nerve Poisonous Gas there, and I can¡¯t even disclose that finding.¡±


    Richard patted his good friend¡¯s shoulder, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t be sad, George. If I make some remarkable breakthrough, I¡¯ll definitely add your name when I publish it.¡±


    Overjoyed, George exclaimed, ¡°Richard, I knew it, you¡¯re such a good guy! To repay your generosity, I¡¯ll tell you a Secret that¡¯s been weighing on my heart for years. That is, your wife, Jenny, used to work at a strip club, and I even frequented her business. But she has kept all this from you; she doesn¡¯t deserve your love. When you get the Nobel Prize money, you must divorce Jenny¡­¡±


    George suddenly stopped speaking because he saw Richard glaring at him angrily. George quickly explained, ¡°Dear Richard, I¡¯m your best friend, please believe me, I really had no more than three intimate encounters with Jenny, and that was before she even met you¡­ Ouch! Richard, why are you hitting me?¡±


    The convoy arrived at Oak Ridge National Research Center and stopped in a vast parking lot. Richard, with disheveled hair, stood behind one of the vehicles, a bruised-faced George behind him. George looked miserable, while Richard seemed to have forgotten the recent incident, his eyes shining with anticipation as he gazed at the Shipping Containers loaded on the Transport Vehicles.


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    A few Base Workers approached, unlocked the large padlocks on the Shipping Containers, and slowly opened the massive doors.


    As the doors opened, Richard, filled with anticipation, watched, but his mood worsened with its progress, his face growing darker and more distressed until finally, he shouted, ¡°Damn it, where is my item?¡±


    George, puzzled, stepped forward to inspect and realized that while the container still had various securing Equipment and ropes, the mysterious wing that should have been anchored inside was gone, vanished without a trace.


    Startled, George stepped out to check the container¡¯s number and flipped through his notebook, only to confirm that this was indeed the one that had held the mysterious wing. He and Richard had double and triple checked when loading the wing; now the wing had mysteriously disappeared, leaving only a mess of securing Equipment and ropes¡­


    Noticing the odd expressions on the two men¡¯s faces, the Military Officer in charge of transporting these Items rushed over and was also shocked to find that the content of the Shipping Container had disappeared. The United States military began to investigate, checking all other Shipping Containers transported back from the Middle East, only to find everything else intact. Only the mysterious wing was missing.


    Accordingly, the Military Officer immediately reported this strange incident to his superiors. The US Forces had previously discovered Drones operating in the area and regarded the segment of the wing, sliced from the Drone, as a treasure to be transported back to The United States. They had hoped to glean desired information from it to solve some lingering puzzles but were outraged when the wing mysteriously went missing.


    The United States military embarked on an investigation, tracking the Shipping Container from the point it was packed to its journey on the Transport Aircraft and its transfer onto Transport Vehicles, and finally to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The entire transportation process was under surveillance with video footage for review. But when the military examined these videos, they found nothing out of the ordinary. The mysterious wing was packed into the Shipping Container, transported back to the Domestic market, and then inexplicably disappeared. No one could explain how such a large and heavy wing, weighing over two tons, could be moved without assistance under such tight security.


    Despite extensive investigations by the United States military, the disappearance of the wing remained a mystery. In the end, the theft became an unsolved case. With no other choice, the military had to find a scapegoat, and the ideal candidates were Richard and George, who had inspected the wing and personally escorted it. The military court accused the two men and sentenced them to life imprisonment on the charge of attempting to steal national scientific secrets. Ironically, they continued to work at an undisclosed Base, with no knowledge of whether they would ever be released, a twist of fate that darkly echoed their earlier jest¡­


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 Chapter 282 - Chapter 282: Chapter 159 Regretting Too Late

    Chapter 282: Chapter 159 Regretting Too Late


    Yan Fei was not aware that the mysterious phenomenon during the drone data refresh had robbed two American scientists of their most precious freedom, for he was sound asleep. By the time he awoke again, it was already past five in the afternoon, local time.


    After several hours of rest, Yan Fei felt rejuvenated and realized that his wounds had healed significantly. Apart from a lingering sensation of his spiritual soul tearing, he was nearly fully recovered. He packed up his tent, ate some food prepared in the Universal Space, and started to stroll around the uninhabited island.


    The island was not large, covering only about 0.5 square kilometers, but it was lush with trees and teeming with birds, exuding a vibrant atmosphere. Moreover, the island was bordered by a vast stretch of beach, backed by a long line of coconut palms. The sand on the beach was fine and looked exceptionally beautiful.


    Barefoot, Yan Fei walked along the beach, looking at the island¡¯s beauty and feeling a surge of peace and joy in his heart. He had been fighting non-stop for a while, facing several life-and-death challenges. The intensity had left him mentally and physically drained. Now that he could relax, he suddenly felt that a simple life might not be so bad. Standing in the seawater, he was surrounded by colorful tropical fish that had never seen humans before. They were not afraid and swam curiously around his feet.


    While playing with the tropical fish and relishing the rare relaxation, a thought suddenly sprouted in Yan Fei¡¯s mind. He was already very wealthy, to the point where he could never spend all his money in a lifetime. Since he had no particular hobbies, why not buy an island and turn it into his private domain? On that island, he would be the lord, doing whatever he pleased, beyond anyone¡¯s control. Yan Fei had many secrets and was always thinking about how to keep them hidden from discovery. Owning an island would provide the perfect hideaway for his secrets.


    However, Yan Fei was just musing¡ªit was a difficult task in practice. Although there were many islands around the world, most of them already had owners. Even the small island he was on, devoid of any signs of human activity and lacking freshwater resources, likely belonged to someone else. Finding an island that met his requirements and then persuading its owner to sell it to him would be as hard as reaching the heavens. Nevertheless, if Yan Fei were intent on it and willing to spend the money, he could probably find a suitable island. But this project would have to wait until after he had dealt with his current situation.


    Yan Fei spent the entire afternoon on the not-so-large island, and he even went diving. It was the most leisurely afternoon he had had since acquiring his Drone Avatar. There was no fighting, no strife, and none of the problems and nuisances that came with Drone Upgrades. This relaxing afternoon gave Yan Fei the chance to contemplate his future path, what kind of life he wanted, and the purpose of his existence in the world¡­


    As the evening fell, Yan Fei slept on the island once more, and finally, the clock struck midnight, local time. The Drone Body vibrated, and all its data were refreshed. Energy Points, Weapon, and Airplane Body all returned to full capacity, and the drone regained its long-range capabilities.


    Yan Fei boarded the drone, which slowly ascended, then set a course at full speed towards the US West Coast. The distance from here to the US West Coast was only 500 kilometers. With the drone¡¯s maximum speed, he could reach his destination in just 9 minutes. However, since this was the US West Coast, the Americans heavily monitored the airspace with surveillance radar. The drone had to avoid these radars and the patrolling vessels on the sea surface, so its actual flight speed would be much slower. Nonetheless, it took only thirty minutes to arrive offshore of San Francisco.


    By then, the drone had already submerged beneath the sea surface and was cautiously navigating along the ocean floor. San Francisco is one of the most important economic and Research Centers in The United States of America. To protect their core industrial hub, US Forces had laid various sonar systems for anti-submarine purposes below the sea surface. Although the drone emitted very little noise while sailing, it could still easily be detected by towed sonar arrays. However, in the depths of the night and with the drone¡¯s cautious approach, it managed to infiltrate undetected.


    The drone continued to move stealthily beneath the sea surface, passing under the Golden Gate Bridge, moving past the Abandoned Prison known as Demon Island and then entering San Francisco Bay. It proceeded southwest and soon arrived in Oakland City¡¯s coastal territorial waters. The drone kept heading south for over twenty kilometers and reached the power center of Green Spruce Capital¡ªBina Manor Estate.


    Bina Manor Estate was situated in the midst of a large farm with a sprawling complex of buildings. Located on a cliff by the sea, it was only a hundred meters from the coast. Almost everywhere in the estate offered views of the distant sea and the City area of San Francisco on the opposite side ¨C genuine sea view rooms.


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 Chapter 283 - Chapter 283: Chapter 159 Regret is Too Late_2

    Chapter 283: Chapter 159 Regret is Too Late_2


    After the drone arrived at the designated territorial waters, it quietly surfaced and then hid two meters beneath the sea surface, beginning to use the Quantum Radar Scan on the Bina Manor Estate perched atop the cliff. It was one o¡¯clock local time, and in Yan Fei¡¯s imagination, it was certain that the board members of Green Spruce Capital could not be found in the estate at this hour, as it was deep into the night and this was The United States of America, where no one would be working in the estate after hours.


    Yan Fei¡¯s plan was not to annihilate all members of Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board. Instead, he intended to take them out one by one as they were discovered, giving them a lesson, as it would be very difficult for these board members to gather together, and Yan Fei did not have enough time to wait for them all to assemble.


    However, when the Quantum Radar scanned the inside of Bina Manor Estate, Yan Fei was surprised to discover that a meeting was taking place in the manor¡¯s conference room. And it seemed that all the members of the Green Spruce Capital board were in attendance.


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    Inside the conference room of Bina Manor Estate, all the board members of Green Spruce Capital were holding an emergency meeting. The reason for this meeting was because of the video Yan Fei had posted on the Internet the day before, which showed the extermination of the Assassin Sect. The video featured the CEO of Green Spruce Capital, Zeppelin, who, after being exposed by the Assassin Sect for colluding with them on behalf of Green Spruce Capital, was killed by a member of the Assassin Sect.


    In that video, the Assassin Sect pointed out that Green Spruce Capital, in collusion with the Yang Family of Beijing, attempted to take over Dream Technology with unfair means. Faced with this accusation, the severely injured Zeppelin at the time could not refute it, and even if he were unharmed, he wouldn¡¯t dare refute it. As his accomplice, Yang Wanlin from Yang Family of Beijing, who was also present, did not refute it either, which effectively confirmed Green Spruce Capital¡¯s involvement in the devious plot to take over Dream Technology.


    Unfortunately, their plot eventually encountered an unexpected complication due to the sudden interference of the Destroyer, leading to the complete failure of their conspiracy and significant personnel losses for the Assassin Sect. As a result, the assassins of the Assassin Sect kidnapped Zeppelin from The United States of America under the pretext that Green Spruce Capital¡¯s plan had caused heavy losses for the sect, hence Green Spruce Capital had to pay for the damages, or else the sect would launch assassination attempts against the board members of Green Spruce Capital.


    The board members of Green Spruce Capital were in a state of panic upon discovering Zeppelin being kidnapped and themselves subjected to death threats. Because of the hardline image of the Assassin Sect in history, which took no reason into consideration, coupled with their never-failed assassination tasks, these people were also afraid of being targeted by the sect. For their own safety, they had already started a meeting to discuss how to compensate for the losses sustained by the Assassin Sect.


    But before they could finalize any resolution, they found the video online showing the Assassin Sect being exterminated by the Destroyer and were immediately relieved, no longer worrying about their own safety. However, new concerns quickly arose as the video exposed Green Spruce Capital¡¯s shady conspiracy. This unexpected event caused a tremendous headache for Green Spruce Capital, as the company had already received a correspondence from the Chinese Embassy in The United States of America that day, asking for an explanation regarding their unlawful attempt to take over Dream Technology.


    If it were in the past, faced with an inquiry email from the Chinese Embassy, Green Spruce Capital, backed by the formidable strength of The United States of America, would not have taken it seriously. However, in the last few years, China¡¯s national strength had soared, especially in military and technology development, gaining significant discourse power internationally, and it was no longer a time when Green Spruce Capital could afford to disregard China.


    Additionally, Green Spruce Capital had many investment projects in China, with vast interests at stake, they needed to secure support from China to safeguard their interests. Therefore, upon receiving the questioning email from the Chinese Embassy, they immediately convened a closed-door meeting to discuss a plan to respond to China¡¯s reproaches.


    In the conference room, all members of the Green Spruce Capital board looked dejected. They had swallowed countless high-quality enterprises through means of threats, violence, and deception, yet they never expected their scheme to falter with Dream Technology. This operation not only resulted in the death of their CEO, Zeppelin but also revealed the plot for the whole world to see, utterly tarnishing Green Spruce Capital¡¯s reputation. In the future, other enterprises would be cautious when dealing with Green Spruce Capital¡¯s venture investments, facing substantial difficulty and trouble in their investment activities. Moreover, they were now confronted with the most significant crisis ¨C how to reply to the Chinese Embassy¡¯s inquiry.


    Seeing that no one was speaking, a gaunt old man said, ¡°Gentlemen, we are strategic partners with Yang Liu of China, we¡¯ve cooperated for many years and have controlled numerous high-quality enterprises in China, sharing mutual interests. Thus, we can contact Yang Liu, leveraging his tremendous influence in the Chinese government, to help us cope with this crisis from China.¡±


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    Another middle-aged man shook his head and said, ¡°The difficulty of implementing this proposal is quite considerable. In that video, not only was our action against Dream Technology revealed, but Yang Liu¡¯s brother Yang Wanlin also appeared. Under the threat of the Assassin Sect, Yang Wanlin admitted that the Yang Family had participated in the conspiracy against Dream Technology as well. Yang Liu might be facing a more difficult situation than us, so he might not have the ability to persuade the Chinese higher-ups to give us a break, especially since he may struggle to protect himself. And even if Yang Liu does have such capability, given his cold and greedy nature, he would surely take a large bite out of us, making us suffer severe losses.¡±

 Chapter 284 03-25 - Chapter 284: Chapter 159: Regret is Useless_3

    Chapter 284: Chapter 159: Regret is Useless_3


    A young man then said, ¡°Everyone, since the situation is so troublesome, why don¡¯t we go to the victim of this matter, the boss of Dream Technology, Yan Fei? You know, although we have been involved in the plan against Dream Technology, we have not caused direct harm to Yan Fei. If we just pay a certain price to make amends with Yan Fei, and have him help us clear our names, with the victim¡¯s pardon, China will naturally let us off. In this way, wouldn¡¯t we have solved our problem immediately?¡±


    The middle-aged man said, ¡°With our assistance, the Assassin Sect kidnapped Yan Fei¡¯s General Manager and even tortured his female employee to death. With such deep enmity between Yan Fei and us, how could he possibly reconcile with us? Therefore, your suggestion is not feasible.¡±


    The young man then said, ¡°Yan Fei¡¯s Weight Loss Cookies have always been blocked by us within China and have been unable to enter the international market. Perhaps we could gain his forgiveness by opening up the international market to him. Yan Fei is also a businessman, and a businessman has a natural instinct to make money. He would naturally not refuse a proposal that could bring him substantial profits. Hence, the possibility of reaching a reconciliation with him is very high. If we really reach a reconciliation, not only will we resolve the pressure from China, but we will also maintain a good cooperative relationship with Yan Fei. Once this matter calms down, we can still plan for shares in Dream Technology. That Yan Fei is just a newcomer, no match for us. With a clever design, we can naturally strike him out of the game and take over his Dream Technology.¡±


    After hearing the young man¡¯s words, everyone¡¯s mind was stirred, and they began to analyze the pros and cons. Indeed, as far as means were concerned, Yan Fei, a newcomer, was no match for these experienced individuals. If they followed this train of thought, it might indeed be possible to take over Dream Technology.


    Another middle-aged, overweight woman said, ¡°As far as I know, that Yan Fei is not old, in his early twenties, and is at a stage of heated impulsiveness and rebellion. From the task he posted on the Dark Web to eliminate the Assassin Sect, it¡¯s clear that the guy is a complete fool who acts without considering the consequences. Once you offend him, it could lead to a situation where it¡¯s do or die. Do you think he would reconcile with us given such animosity?¡±


    The gaunt old man also expressed his worries, ¡°Yan Fei¡¯s impulsive character is a huge threat to us. After he issued the bounty task, a ¡®Destroyer¡¯ immediately appeared and helped him fulfill the mission to eliminate the Assassin Sect. If he publishes a bounty task to take us out and the ¡®Destroyer¡¯ takes it on, considering the Destroyer¡¯s strength in wiping out the Assassin Sect, it seems like it would be very easy for him to take us out too!¡±


    At the thought of this, everyone felt a heavy heart and began to worry about their own safety again. They had already been on tenterhooks dealing with the Assassin Sect, and now, facing the Destroyer, who was even more terrifying than the Assassin Sect, their fear intensified. Even though they were in the United States, with the protection of its powerful army, they felt no sense of security.


    Some began to regret their actions; had they known Yan Fei was such a character, they definitely would not have provoked him. There are plenty of potential enterprises in the world, so why did they have to go through so much trouble and risk their lives for Dream Technology?


    If they had offered a sincere enough price to buy into Dream Technology from the beginning, they wouldn¡¯t be in such a dangerous situation now. It could be said that their lives were completely in Yan Fei¡¯s hands; if Yan Fei decided to get tough and issued a bounty task to take them out and the ¡®Destroyer¡¯ took it on, it was very likely that they would die. If they lost their lives over this, they would have tremendous regret.


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 Chapter 285 03-25 - Chapter 285: Chapter 160: Development Opportunity

    Chapter 285: Chapter 160: Development Opportunity


    Yan Fei¡¯s initial goal was finally reached, his deliberately crafted personality of a naive fool had become an unpredictable bomb, threatening the lives of anyone or forces that dared to provoke him. All the directors sitting in the room, who were influential figures, never imagined their own safety would someday be held in the hands of a young man, finding it somewhat surreal.


    Seeing that the board members in the room had no good suggestions, the young man suddenly said, ¡°Why don¡¯t we seek help from the CIA? I¡¯ve heard there¡¯s a mysterious person named Tripi?aka within the CIA with all sorts of amazing abilities. It is said that there¡¯s nothing he can¡¯t accomplish. If Tripi?aka is willing to take action, he can definitely take out Yan Fei. Once Yan Fei is taken out, he will no longer post bounty tasks on the Dark Web. Without the bounty tasks, no one will come after us, and we¡¯ll be safe.¡±


    The middle-aged man had a moment of realization and said, ¡°That¡¯s a good idea. As long as Yan Fei is dead, his Dream Technology will be taken over by China, and the Chinese side, having benefited, will naturally not continue to seek justice for a dead man. After all, we have the US Government backing us; they wouldn¡¯t dare pin crimes on us. In this way, we would no longer have to face the lethal threat from Yan Fei and would also avoid accountability from China, achieving two goals at once. Moreover, I found out that Yan Fei is an orphan without parents or siblings. Once he dies, there won¡¯t be anyone to seek revenge for him, leaving us without repercussions.¡±


    The gaunt elder stroked his beard and added, ¡°Indeed, Yan Fei is the key figure; his death would neatly resolve all of our problems. But there¡¯s one issue you¡¯ve all overlooked: the identity of the Destroyer, who completed Yan Fei¡¯s bounty tasks.¡±


    The young man, puzzled, said, ¡°The Destroyer? Isn¡¯t he just a mercenary who makes a living by taking on tasks? What does his identity have to do with this matter?¡±


    The gaunt elder explained, ¡°I¡¯ve investigated it. The Destroyer is a newcomer mercenary who has risen to prominence only recently, and his exact identity is unknown, as no one has had any contact with him. All we know about him is that he has accepted two commissions issued by Yan Fei and completed them both. So, the question arises, why would the Destroyer only accept tasks from Yan Fei? And why did he appear just as Yan Fei landed in trouble?¡±


    The middle-aged man replied uncertainly, ¡°Are you suggesting that the Destroyer is actually Yan Fei¡¯s man? Considering how rapidly Yan Fei went from nothing to amassing a huge fortune, this implies that there might be a mysterious force supporting him from behind, rather than just good luck and a fluke in entrepreneurship as we previously thought. When Yan Fei faced a crisis, the forces behind him dispatched personnel to solve his problems, implying the Destroyer was sent by those forces?¡±


    The gaunt elder nodded and said, ¡°It¡¯s a strong possibility. But it could also be that the Destroyer¡¯s appearance was merely coincidental; he might have seized the opportunity for Yan Fei¡¯s high bounties, having no other connection to Yan Fei.¡±


    The young man argued, ¡°Regardless, Yan Fei is now key to resolving all our difficulties. If he has no backing, killing him would solve all our problems without repercussions. If there is indeed support behind him, once he¡¯s dead, his supporters would change their objectives and back someone else. Moreover, with Yan Fei dead, it¡¯s unlikely these people will trouble us over a deceased person, especially since we are no easy targets. Plus, this time we don¡¯t have to act ourselves; we¡¯re going directly to the CIA to let them make the move. So, even if it ultimately fails, Yan Fei and his backers won¡¯t be able to trace it back to us. And with the CIA standing in for us, we essentially face no danger.¡±


    The gaunt elder said, ¡°You¡¯re right on point; it doesn¡¯t matter if Yan Fei has any backing. As long as he dies, all our problems are solved. But the CIA isn¡¯t a charity. They¡¯re sure to take a hefty chunk of flesh from us if they get involved.¡±


    The middle-aged man responded, ¡°There¡¯s no gain without sacrifice. We pay a price, the CIA solves our problem; consider it paying for our past decision-making errors. Once we get past this crisis, we¡¯ll have plenty of chances to recoup our losses.¡±


    As the plan unfolded, the other board members became intrigued and started to offer their input, thereby turning the meeting into a brainstorming session that perfected the plan to eliminate Yan Fei to the utmost detail. In the end, they aimed not only to take Yan Fei out but also to grab a share of Dream Technology¡¯s stocks amidst the chaos. To these greedy capitalists, what was initially a life-threatening issue had suddenly transformed into a lucrative opportunity.


    Yan Fei, using the Quantum Radar, had listened in on the entire Greensun Capital board meeting, admiring the capitalists¡¯ ability to deduce some truths from mere hints. He knew that his formerly crafted image was successful; these people became much more cautious when contending with him. However, Yan Fei still miscalculated one thing: human nature. It¡¯s said that nothing is higher than the sky, but human nature surpasses it. While his bounty postings indeed threatened the safety of his enemies, he underestimated the extent of their greed. His enormous wealth had prompted those blinded by avarice to disregard their own safety, opting to kill Yan Fei and seize his fortune instead.


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 Chapter 286 03-25 - Chapter 286: Chapter 160: Development Opportunity _2

    Chapter 286: Chapter 160: Development Opportunity _2


    According to Yan Fei¡¯s original plan, he could just casually kill a few directors of Green Spruce Capital and that would be enough. It would serve both as a release for his grudge and as a warning to others., he stumbled upon a conspiracy specifically targeting him. Moreover, this conspiracy was extremely venomous, as it was to use another¡¯s hand to eliminate him thoroughly. Upon learning of this conspiracy, Yan Fei swiftly adjusted his plan. This time, he intended to wipe out all the members of the Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board and neutralize any threats in their infancy.


    Green Spruce Capital had formidable strength, with a very complex equity structure that included the presence of an American consortium. Some of Green Spruce Capital¡¯s board members represented these major financial groups, and were sent to oversee management and supervision. If Yan Fei were to eliminate these board members, he¡¯d inevitably clash with the financial powerhouses behind Green Spruce Capital and might even face their fierce retaliation.


    However, once Yan Fei made up his mind, he no longer considered the perspectives of these consortia. These people were here plotting to take him down and divide up his Dream Technology. So with no way out, he wouldn¡¯t be courteous anymore. He had already decided to strike first with full force, killing all the board members present here.


    Once he made his decision, Yan Fei took action. Under his control, the drone slowly emerged from the water, then ascended into the airspace above the cliffside near the sea. He turned the drone¡¯s nose, aiming the missiles under the wings down at Bina Manor below. Then, in the darkness, the drone¡¯s wings flickered rapidly as six missiles were launched, targeting the meeting room below. The missiles flew at an extremely high speed. With just a flash, they struck the building, causing a violent explosion, which was then followed by towering flames.


    The Green Spruce Capital board members, who were gleefully discussing how to take down Yan Fei, suddenly felt the building shake violently. But before they could react, the meeting room collapsed, trapping them under the rubble. Then, flames soared into the sky, engulfing them in the inferno.


    The drone launched six missiles, instantly destroying the meeting room and wiping out all the board members of Green Spruce Capital inside. However, Bina Manor was vast, with many buildings. Besides the meeting room, there were still people in other buildings, possibly including some members who had survived the attack. So the drone flew above the estate, avoiding the raging fire. Yan Fei opened the cockpit door, reached his hand out into the open air, and then bombs began to appear out of thin air in his hand¡¯s vicinity. The bombs fell from the sky, landing on the buildings below and setting off massive explosions, engulfing the houses beneath in a sea of fire.


    As it turned out, Yan Fei, on a whim, had transferred the US aerial bombs he had previously gathered in the Middle East from Universal Space. He used these bombs to bombard Bina Manor below, putting the collected US bombs to good use. Otherwise, relying solely on the drone¡¯s weapons, it would have taken a majority of its arsenal to completely annihilate the estate. The drone continued to fly, and as it did, bombs rained down one after another. Within just thirty seconds, every building in Bina Manor was destroyed, with flames everywhere.


    Within the Quantum Radar¡¯s scan, Yan Fei noticed that everyone in Bina Manor had lost signs of life, annihilated by his hand. But there was a small underground chamber beneath the estate, with a few people hiding inside who were not killed by the bombing.


    Consequently, the drone hovered above the underground chamber, as a large number of bombs were transferred from the Universal Space and mercilessly slammed into the ground. Fierce explosions sounded below, and finally, the underground chamber collapsed under the aerial bombing, killing those hiding inside.


    Thus, all the people in Bina Manor were killed by Yan Fei. He couldn¡¯t claim he had eradicated all of Green Spruce Capital¡¯s directors, but at least all the directors present at the estate were eliminated, which settled his deep-seated hatred.


    The drone, having completed its task, did not linger. It swiftly turned around, diving back into the depths of San Francisco Bay, and began its rapid underwater journey back to the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, flames engulfed what remained of Bina Manor in the wake of the drone¡¯s departure¡­


    The drone¡¯s attack was incredibly fast, taking less than a minute to complete its mission. Even if nearby people noticed the attack, they would have found it difficult to respond in such a short time, let alone take any effective measures. So as the drone swiftly returned along its original route, it encountered no trouble and easily reached the open waters of the Pacific Ocean.


    The drone hurried away from the US West Coast, speeding along the ocean floor. Once it reached a safe area, it swiftly ascended, skimming the water¡¯s surface as it made a speedy getaway toward the west. Throughout the process, Yan Fei detected no unusual movements from the US Forces, suggesting they had not yet discovered the dreadful scene at Bina Manor. Even if they had taken action, they would not have been able to spot the drone. Given that it was the middle of the night over the Pacific, US satellites could not operate normally, and with the drone perfectly avoiding Radar Detection, the US Forces simply couldn¡¯t locate it. Thus, in no time at all, the drone had left the danger zone far behind the US West Coast.


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 Chapter 287 03-25 - Chapter 287: Chapter 160: Development Opportunity_3

    Chapter 287: Chapter 160: Development Opportunity_3


    The drone sped across the North Pacific at full throttle, covering a distance of 9,000 kilometers in less than three hours. By the time Yan Fei reached this point, he was already very far from the US West Coast. Not far ahead of him was Japan, and he was only about 3,000 kilometers away in a straight line from Shanghai. Even if The United States of America had detected the drone, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to catch up with it.


    It was at this time that Yan Fei finally relaxed, and then he discovered an embarrassing problem¡ªhe needed to pee. After his harrowing experiences with Sun Yi and Huo Shan, Yan Fei had been on edge, overly cautious when dealing with Green Pine Capital. It never occurred to him that this operation would be so straightforward, accomplished without any trouble. So, when he was finally out of danger and let his guard down, an urgent need to urinate hit him.


    If he were in any other place, it would be fine; Yan Fei could simply find a spot to relieve himself. But here, in the cockpit of his drone, there was no toilet, and he was also over the open ocean, facing the problem of nowhere to pee. Yan Fei could have controlled his urge by manipulating his body organs and muscles for the time being, but that would have been uncomfortable. So he began to use the Quantum Radar to scan the nearby territorial waters to see if there were any islands below where he could relieve himself, and indeed, he found an island ahead in the sea.


    The drone flew swiftly, soon reaching the island ahead, and then hovered above it. Yan Fei jumped out of the cockpit, landed on the island, and began to pee. After a moment of relief, Yan Fei zipped up his pants and started to inspect the island.


    Upon examination, Yan Fei found the island to be very small, totaling an area of about thirty square meters. The island was covered in hard rock, not a speck of sand in sight, and the highest point of rock was only two to three meters above the sea surface. There was no fresh water here, no other terrestrial life; it was nothing like the scenic uninhabited island where he had rested before.


    Then Yan Fei noticed that farther out at sea there were a few more islands of varying sizes, yet similar to the one under his feet. None of the islands were large; the biggest covered just over a hundred square meters, while the smallest had only a few square meters. They were all full of hard rocks, without fresh water, life, or sand.


    Yan Fei felt a pang of regret thinking that, aside from the area near the Bering Strait, the North Pacific hosted hardly any large islands. It was with great difficulty that he had seen a few scattered islands here, and yet, they were all small islands where life could not thrive. This was unlike the South Pacific Ocean, which was dotted with islands conducive to human habitation everywhere you looked.


    Yan Fei then activated the map function from the Database of the Auxiliary Brain to take a look at the distribution of islands in the North Pacific and to understand why there were so few islands in the North Pacific, while the South Pacific had so many. The map displayed by the Auxiliary Brain clearly showed the territorial waters around Yan Fei, with a blue dot in the center representing Yan Fei¡¯s location.


    As he studied the map, a sense of familiarity washed over him; he felt as though he had seen this map somewhere before. His physical attributes, including memory, had improved when the drone underwent an Upgrade, so he quickly recalled where he had seen this map before.


    Yan Fei rummaged through Universal Space and found an envelope, which he opened to pull out a map. He had obtained this map in Africa when he encountered Wen Rou. It was the first time Yan Fei had met Old Man Gu, who could foresee the future. Back then Yan Fei asked Old Man Gu his second question, ¡°Where lies my future development?¡±


    The answer Old Man Gu gave was this map from the envelope, which was in Yan Fei¡¯s hands now. On the map, Old Man Gu had drawn a large circle and written inside, ¡°Development opportunity lies within this sea area!¡±


    Indeed, Yan Fei had achieved great development in this area, elevating his drone to Level 4. However, at the time, Yan Fei had overlooked one thing: Old Man Gu had marked a small dot on the map with a pencil, which was at the end of the circle he had drawn. Yan Fei initially thought Old Man Gu had simply put a dot there by habit after finishing the circle, to indicate completion. Since he did the same himself, he had not paid it much mind.


    But now, having reached this sea area and comparing the map from the Auxiliary Brain Database with Old Man Gu¡¯s map, Yan Fei instantly realized the small dot wasn¡¯t just a random mark. His current position perfectly overlapped with that dot on the map.


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    In other words, that dot had been deliberately placed by Old Man Gu, who had hinted to Yan Fei that the true opportunity for development lay at this exact spot, while the surrounding circle was just his area of activity.


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 Chapter 288 03-25 - Chapter 288: Chapter 161: Safe Return

    Chapter 288: Chapter 161: Safe Return


    Yan Fei looked at the tiny point marked on Old Man Gu¡¯s map and, comparing it with his current location, a sense of inexplicable awe rose in his heart. Old Man Gu was truly a mystic, having foresight about this place so long ago and even leaving clues for Yan Fei, which were unfortunately overlooked. If it hadn¡¯t been for his urgent need to urinate, he might have flown over this spot for a lifetime without ever landing here, forever oblivious to the hidden clues within the map.


    These islands were very small, and their location in the sparsely islanded North Pacific meant that they appeared on no country¡¯s published maps. Even if these islands were discovered by fishermen venturing out to sea, the fishermen would not take notice, for the islands offered no supplies or shelter from the weather. Had Yan Fei not come here personally, he wouldn¡¯t have known about this peculiar archipelago.


    After realizing this location was a development opportunity foreseen by Old Man Gu, Yan Fei began to regard it with great importance. So he sent the drone to ascend to a higher altitude to collect imaging data of the islands while he activated the Quantum Radar to scan the surrounding territorial waters extensively. In no time, the data was compiled by the Auxiliary Brain, and Yan Fei instantly understood the layout of the archipelago.


    Firstly, the archipelago consisted of as many as 108 islands, but they were all very small. The largest island had an area of only fifty square meters, and the smallest was a mere two square meters. The highest island rose only five meters above sea level, and the lowest sometimes submerged at high tide.


    While these islands were part of the archipelago, the distances between them were quite vast, with the shortest distance being over one kilometer. Scattered about, they formed an irregular circular pattern, covering a sea area of as much as ten thousand square kilometers. However, the islands did share one thing in common: they were narrow, and their surfaces were entirely rocky without any water sources, life, or even sand.


    Beneath the sea surface around these islands, the deepest area was merely over ten meters, and the shallowest was only a meter or two. Overall, the seabed of the entire archipelago, including the extensions, was not very deep. However, beyond its territorial waters, and outside the radius of ten thousand square kilometers, the seabed dropped like a cliff face, with an average depth exceeding one thousand meters. It was as if the archipelago was a Sky Platform rising from the ocean floor¡ªquite amazing.


    Upon understanding the data of the sea area from the Auxiliary Brain and familiarizing himself with its geographic features, Yan Fei pondered continuously. If Old Man Gu¡¯s vision of opportunity was indeed here, how could Yan Fei develop it? The area only offered a shallow sea of less than five meters deep and spanned ten thousand square kilometers, topped with 108 tiny islands. Although he possessed a Universal Space for storage, he couldn¡¯t possibly rely on the small space of 1000 cubic meters to transport enough materials to turn this sea area into land. If he were to use Universal Space for this task, who knows how many years it would take to complete such a monumental project.


    Beyond that, the islands were all made up of solid rock, with no freshwater, no life, and no resources. Not just on the islands¡ªthe seafloor below was also solid rock with scarce sand. Without sand, even with China¡¯s most advanced island-building Sacred Artifacts, the Tian Kun, he would not be able to reclaim even a single island here.


    The closest country to this sea area was Japan, but even Honshu Island of Japan was a thousand kilometers away from this sea area, with Shanghai in China even farther¡ªthree thousand kilometers away. So, even with Yan Fei¡¯s wealth, bringing materials from these two locations to the sea area wouldn¡¯t facilitate development here.


    Yan Fei racked his brain but couldn¡¯t figure out how to develop this area. Nevertheless, he wasn¡¯t in a rush; past experiences had proven Old Man Gu¡¯s Predictive Ability to be flawless. Since Old Man Gu had indicated that Yan Fei could develop here, there must be a way for him to prevail. Although Yan Fei hadn¡¯t found the method yet, he was convinced that with time, the approach would become apparent.


    After creating a complete data model of the sea area in the Auxiliary Brain¡¯s Database, Yan Fei did not linger and boarded the drone once more, speeding towards Shanghai. Another hour passed, and the drone, having traversed the islands of Japan, finally arrived off the coast of Shanghai.


    Thus, the drone had traversed the entire North Pacific in one night, showcasing a terrifying Flight Ability. Moreover, due to time zone differences, the drone began its journey near the uninhabited island off the US West Coast at midnight, committed the murder at Bina Manor in San Francisco, crossed the North Pacific, found the archipelago, and reached the waters near Shanghai, where it was still just past eleven in the evening¡ª not yet midnight. With the high Speed of the drone, Yan Fei personally experienced the wonders of different time zones.


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 Chapter 289 03-25 - Chapter 289: Chapter 161: Safe Return_2

    Chapter 289: Chapter 161: Safe Return_2


    The Drone Quantum Radar activated, searching for a deserted spot along the coast of Shanghai before landing on the shoreline. Once Yan Fei returned to the coast, the drone sank to the ocean floor off the coast of Shanghai, lying motionless in the deep-sea trench. The flight across the North Pacific had nearly depleted the drone¡¯s Energy Points, leaving just enough for it to lie in wait at the bottom of the sea until the next data refresh.


    Standing on China¡¯s soil, though surrounded by darkness without a person in sight, Yan Fei felt a sense of relief. His assault on the Middle East as the Destroyer, while glorious, had kept him in constant fear, devoid of a sense of security. Now back in China, he felt a sudden dependence and a lot more at ease in his heart.


    After reflecting for a while, Yan Fei slightly altered his appearance and took a motorcycle from Universal Space, driving along the highway toward the Jinshan Development Zone, a subordinate district of Suzhou City in Lin Province. At midnight, halfway through his journey, the data from the drone indeed did not refresh as expected.


    This confirmed Yan Fei¡¯s previous suspicion that the data refresh times for the drone were related to the local time of midnight and that the intervals between two data refreshes could not be less than 24 hours. This shattered Yan Fei¡¯s dream of the drone possessing unlimited energy and weapons.


    Continuing his journey, two hours later, Yan Fei finally arrived near the villa he had bought in the Jinshan Development Zone. Around the villa, he saw the army that was charged with securing his home. The army had sealed off the villa so tightly that, despite the deep night with no one coming or going, they meticulously carried out their defensive duties, keeping any suspicious individuals from entering the villa. With their level of security, not even a fly could sneak into the villa, let alone a full-grown person.


    As Yan Fei observed the heavily guarded military outside, he became perplexed, unsure of how to return to his villa. Just as he was troubled, a military vehicle sped toward him, stopping at the army¡¯s Command Center, and two military officers descended. The officers gathered the army¡¯s commander, delivering an order to him. Then Yan Fei saw the army begin to assemble and pack up their weapons and equipment. Once everything was loaded onto the vehicles, the soldiers boarded and departed without leaving a single person behind.


    Realizing the army had completely withdrawn, Yan Fei mused and understood that it must mean Duan Hongye and his colleague had returned from their mission in the Middle East. The Assassin Sect had been thoroughly eradicated by the Destroyer, and Huo Shan had been gravely injured, needing at least two years to recuperate. During this time, the threat posed by the Assassin Sect to Yan Fei and Lu Pingping was virtually eliminated, which is why the army protecting them had been recalled.


    However, this was a good thing, as without the army¡¯s watchful eyes, it was the perfect opportunity for Yan Fei to return home and swap back to his original identity undetected. With a flip, Yan Fei was back inside his villa, entering his own room, only to find Lu Pingping asleep at his desk.


    Yan Fei, seeing Lu Pingping frowning even in her sleep, felt a pang of heartache. He carefully removed his clothes and draped them over Lu Pingping.


    With her high level of vigilance, Lu Pingping woke up immediately when the clothing was placed over her. Not quite believing her eyes when she saw Yan Fei standing in front of her, she rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn¡¯t dreaming and her eyes swiftly reddened. Her demeanor suggested she was about to throw herself into Yan Fei¡¯s arms, but she refrained and stood still instead.


    Yan Fei said, ¡°Pingping, thank you for your hard work. I¡¯m back!¡±


    Lu Pingping looked at Yan Fei and said, ¡°Fei, I¡¯m glad you¡¯re back!¡±


    Then, Lu Pingping¡¯s knees buckled and she collapsed to the floor. Yan Fei, startled, hurriedly caught her and, upon examination, found that she had succumbed to utter exhaustion. During his absence, Lu Pingping was constantly on edge, dreading any danger that might befall Yan Fei, and thus she had not rested properly. Now, reassured of Yan Fei¡¯s safe return, she let out a breath she had been holding and peacefully fell asleep.


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    Yan Fei placed Lu Pingping on his bed and tucked her in. Looking at her tired face, a memory struck him of the time he faced his most desperate moment against Huo Shan, and the first person who came to his mind was Lu Pingping, which had filled his heart with a sense of happiness. He straightened her disheveled hair with a gentle touch of his hand and then left the room to sleep in his own study.


    The next day, when Yan Fei awoke, he was spirited and completely healed. Except for the lingering sensation of a tear in his Spiritual Soul, his body was back in peak condition.


    Upon waking, Lu Pingping found herself in Yan Fei¡¯s bed, and her cheeks flushed. Meeting Yan Fei, she felt a bit shy. However, before the two could communicate, Yu Xiaozhou from the China Special Duties Unit came to visit. During Yan Fei¡¯s absence, Yu Xiaozhou had visited daily, seeking an audience with Yan Fei, but each time he was turned away by Lu Pingping. Her excuse was that Yan Fei was mentally and physically troubled by the brutal killing of his colleagues and needed time to recuperate in solitude, unable to meet with anyone. It was thanks to Lu Pingping¡¯s assistance that Yan Fei¡¯s lengthy absence remained a secret.