Strongest Soldier King Chapter 1009 1009: Investigating Once Again

Having confird the action plan, the rest was the specific execution arrangents, which were a piece of cake for Hong ihua. Everyone was assigned to monitor the location, and there was no need for everyone to act on the assassination of the intelligence chief. As Hong ihua put it, it was overestimating the opponent; just a couple of national security brothers would suffice.

Hong ihua's plan was simple. The national security agents stationed in Sam Country were familiar with the terrain, so they could safely escape after detonating the bomb. It wasn't suitable for everyone to go. Luo Zheng was worried and inquired in detail, learning that the underground passage was originally a church escape route for ergencies. Later, it beca part of the sewer system, and it wasn't on the governnt's sewer planning maps. It's very discreet, known to very few people; Hong ihua discovered it accidentally while being pursued.

The underground passages in Sam Country's capital are very complex, comprising both the sewer network and passages dug by the affluent for safety. The passages and pipes are interconnected like a maze, and it's nearly impossible to fully understand them. Only then did Luo Zheng feel at ease, leading everyone out of the hotel toward the designated location.

Everyone took a taxi to the foot of the mountain. The mountain path was calm, with no police in sight. Luo Zheng tead up with Lan Xue; there was no need to pretend—they looked like a couple, carrying a cara, wearing hats and sunglasses, walking up the mountain path like tourists.

At the top of the mountain is a city park, one of the tourist attractions. Nurous high-end villas have been built in a valley, inhabited only by the rich or noble. Luo Zheng couldn't fathom why the intelligence departnt would detain a target here. As the two walked and took photos, occasionally bantering, they managed both work and leisure simultaneously.

After a while, Luo Zheng saw several police cars parked ahead, and police officers were carrying out the body of an assassinated policeman from the woods. A policeman approached and signaled the two not to approach further, setting up a barricade. Luo Zheng feigned curiosity and asked a few questions, then retreated so distance with Lan Xue. Through his earpiece, he asked, "Ghost Hand, what's the situation on your side? Have you spotted the sniper?"

According to their division of labor, Luo Zheng and Lan Xue were in the open, while Ghost Hand led his team up through the woods to ambush on the mountaintop. When the action began the next day, they must ensure the sniper was eliminated swiftly to clear the path. Ghost Hand, upon hearing the inquiry, replied in a low voice, "We're already ambushed on the mountaintop and have spotted two targets, confident of taking them out."

"Stay hidden and wait for the opportune mont," Luo Zheng instructed.

"Understood," Ghost Hand replied in a low voice.

The police sealed off the road, blocking all vehicles and people attempting to go up the mountain. Among the crowd, Luo Zheng watched as people annoyedly questioned the police, wanting to laugh. About half an hour later, more and more people gathered, including so of the rich and noble waiting to return ho. Unable to bear the pressure, the police hastily examined the scene and lifted the barricade.

Luo Zheng and Lan Xue mingled with a Korea tour group and proceeded up the mountain, quickly reaching the vicinity of the villa area. While the tour group continued upwards—the mountaintop offers a panoramic view of the city and is a great sightseeing spot—Luo Zheng and Lan Xue broke away from the group and carried on towards the villa area.

Soon after, a young man approached, looking sharp in a black suit, with short hair and sunglasses, indicating with an unfriendly face for Luo Zheng and Lan Xue to stop, rudely asking, "Who are you?"

"We're tourists and got lost. Could you tell us the way down the mountain?" Lan Xue quickly asked, looking frustrated, as if truly lost.

"Just go straight in the opposite direction," the man said in a softened tone, gesturing for them to leave imdiately.

Luo Zheng and Lan Xue had no choice but to turn around. After walking a distance, Luo Zheng glanced back. Confirming the man was out of sight, he quietly remarked, "Straight posture, firm speech, and his attire all prove he's a special agent. It seems there are many ambushing in this area, worried we might stumble upon them, so they made us leave."

"Exactly, who else but law enforcent would stop soone from proceeding if not? It seems there should be many ambushed ahead; otherwise, they wouldn't expose themselves. Luckily, we're using Korea's docunts. There are good relations between Korea and Sam Country, and they didn't recognize us, or else we'd be in trouble," Lan Xue said with relief.

"It seems Hong ihua's plan is indeed necessary. This area is full of woods; we don't know how many people are lying in wait. A rash attack is indeed inappropriate. Let's retreat for now; lingering further will only risk exposure," Luo Zheng said with so helplessness, picking up the pace while instructing through the earpiece, "Ghost Hand, over to you guys."

"Don't worry, we'll keep a close eye on them, maintaining contact at all tis," Ghost Hand assured confidently.

After descending the mountain, Luo Zheng and Lan Xue took a taxi back to the hotel. Hong ihua was not present; two mbers of the Ghost Hand Team stayed behind to protect Lan Xing, who was busy at the keyboard. Luo Zheng walked over, seeing the computer screen filled with rapidly scrolling data he couldn't comprehend, so he found a place to sit down.

Lan Xue opened a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Luo Zheng, then turned to Lan Xing and asked, "Where is she?"

"She's out arranging the operation, having made contact with the national security division in Sam Country. Details are flexible. She just called to say everything is normal. The operation is scheduled for nine o'clock tomorrow morning. She also asked about your situation," Lan Xing replied without lifting her head, her fingers dancing rapidly across the keyboard like an elf.

No issues ant good news. The two no longer worried and began discussing the target capture operation plan. However, with the target's situation unknown, many uncertainties and variables existed, making it challenging to draft a plan. Luo Zheng pondered with no leads, then fetched a map to study the route.

After so ti, seeing Lan Xing finish her work, Luo Zheng said, "If we attack the location and seize the target, retreating becos a big problem. This city is under constant surveillance; our every move will be exposed. Is there any way to find a route without surveillance?"

"It's impossible to avoid surveillance. The detention location is in the city's center. Whichever direction we retreat, we face the issue of being monitored. The best option is to hack the city's surveillance system, but it wouldn't last long, and there's a risk of exposure," Lan Xing said with a bit of frustration.

"Then we should choose a route with less surveillance, arrange vehicles to pick us up in unmonitored areas, and switch vehicles constantly to escape. We need national security's help with this," Luo Zheng suggested.

"Alright, I'll make the arrangents," Lan Xue imdiately said.

"Let Hong ihua know and get her opinion," Luo Zheng reminded.

Lan Xue agreed and went to make a call. Luo Zheng continued to ponder the action plan, with the retreat route problem being resolved. However, the attack thod was difficult to determine due to a lack of information on the enemy. How should they proceed? Direct assault or stealth? With these thoughts, Luo Zheng's expression gradually grew somber, sensing a strange feeling of unease.