"Ghost? I am Shi Hai, following the captain to rescue your family," a strange voice said. Luo Zheng, startled upon realizing it wasn't Captain Wu but his number, knew sothing was wrong. Just as he was about to ask further, he heard the other party apologize, "Sorry, Ghost brother, we only managed to save your parents. Your little sister was taken by the killer. The captain has gone after them and asked to tell you not to worry—he won't rest until your sister is rescued."
"What?" Luo Zheng exclaid, not caring about the surprised looks from those around, and pressed, "How many of them, and which direction did they go?"
"There were three of them, heading north. Considering your little sister's safety, we dared not set up roadblocks, fearing the assassin's extre brutality might hurt both sides," the other party explained apologetically.
"Damn it, tell the exact route," Luo Zheng demanded coldly, fury boiling inside him like an about-to-erupt volcano. After receiving the directions, he hung up and looked sternly at the deputy director, glancing at Song Yang's corpse on the ground, even more puzzled. But now was not the ti to delve into these mysteries, with his sister held hostage.
"What's wrong?" the drunkard softly asked as he ca over.
"Take care of things here," Luo Zheng said coldly, a sudden thought striking his mind: Could all this have been deliberately arranged by the Reincarnation Killer Organization? Knowing they couldn't kill him directly, did they shoot Song Yang to ignite the feud between him and the Song family, using the family as a weapon against him?
Thinking this, Luo Zheng looked coldly at the deputy director. The more he thought, the more it made sense. The police's swift arrival and their imdiate orders to fire upon arrival indicated they had been forewarned. In other words, both the Song family and the police had been manipulated by mbers of the assassin organization.
"I need to go first," Luo Zheng said, acknowledging the drunkard, and hurried toward the highway. Lan Xue and the others had to guard the Military Research Institute and couldn't assist; the drunkard had to stay to manage the current situation, so he couldn't help either. Fortunately, Captain Wu was already in pursuit, and their manpower should be sufficient. Luo Zheng crossed the street, jumped into a car, and sped away without notifying Lan Xue and the others.
Seeing Luo Zheng's hurried departure, the drunkard looked upset, sensing that sothing was wrong. Anger flared within him as he grabbed the deputy director and walked outside, followed by the team mbers, as everyone headed towards the highway. The other police officers looked at each other, unsure of what to do, and turned to Captain Yang, who also appeared troubled. Upon considering the drunkard and his team's identity, he reluctantly sighed and also ordered his n to withdraw with Song Yang's body.
On the highway, Luo Zheng drove furiously, piecing together what had happened. The Reincarnation Killer Organization had orchestrated a kidnapping to force him into eting them, changed the rendezvous location last minute to isolate him, shot Song Yang to intensify the conflict between him and the Song family, effectively using them as a knife against him. After failing to assassinate him in the apple orchard and realizing it, they quickly retreated—each part of their plan was ticulously crafted by professionals.
As for Song Yang's death, Luo Zheng felt neither grief nor joy. That bastard had betrayed his family to the killers; he deserved to die. However, how did that bastard know his family's address? Even if the Song family had significant influence, his family had only been in Beijing for a short while. It didn't make sense for them to have been found so easily.
With all these questions, Luo Zheng pushed the car to its limit, keeping in contact with Shi Hai to constantly update on the assassin's route, relentlessly pursuing them. His family was his Achilles' heel, and his little sister his heart, he would allow no harm to co to them. Luo Zheng's expression turned icy, his determined gaze filled with murderous intent.
About fifteen minutes later, a call ca in. Luo Zheng picked it up and saw it was from an unfamiliar number. With a mix of surprise and suspicion, he pressed the answer button and put the phone to his ear. A familiar voice apologized through the receiver, "Ghost, it's Wu Jin. I'm very sorry about your sister's situation. I heard you are also on their trail. Where are you now?"
"Captain Wu?" Luo Zheng asked in astonishnt, "I'm on the highway. What's the situation now?"
"I feel these assassins don't actually intend to kill your family. Taking your sister was just a way to escape. But rest assured, no matter the reason, these assassins must be terminated. I guarantee it. Also, stay in contact with Shi Hai at all tis to confirm my location. There are three assassins, be careful." The captain said apologetically, his words filled with imnse confidence and determination.
"Not just three." Luo Zheng stated confidently, "They coerced to go to a cent factory and changed the eting spot last minute. At the apple orchard, I saw a middle-aged man. He shot Song Yang. My family's location was disclosed to the assassins by Song Yang. Besides, another assassin shot at . Known to be two people, but the exact number is uncertain."
"What, tell the details," Captain Wu asked urgently.
Luo Zheng recounted the recent events in detail, having a recording as proof. Luo Zheng wasn't worried about being frad by the police. At Captain Wu's request, he sent the recording to Shi Hai for processing. Trusting Captain Wu fully, Luo Zheng, without hesitation, briefly communicated and deeply understood Captain Wu's decision to not set up roadblocks. His opponents were ruthless assassins who killed without blinking. Setting up roadblocks would only lead to his sister's quicker death. Rather, it was better to gamble that the assassins would release her after escaping, although the chances were slim, it was still better than none.
Three hours later, Luo Zheng received news that the assassins continued northward, presumably planning to escape the borders. Heading north, the terrain was mostly forested, making it easier to cross the border. Once they stepped into the neighboring country, the situation would beco complicated. Upon hearing this, Luo Zheng grew extrely anxious and accelerated his pace.
Lan Xue, who stayed at the Military Research Institute, called on behalf of the others, extrely indignant. If it weren't for the necessity to remain at the Institute, everyone would have rushed to assist. Lan Xue could only caution Luo Zheng to be careful. Luo Zheng knew that for soldiers, the mission ca first. He warned Lan Xue that the Reincarnation Killer Organization might still have operatives lurking near the Military Research Institute. This grand display was likely intended to draw everyone away or create confusion, revealing vulnerabilities for a sudden attack.
Despite his sister being held hostage, Luo Zheng did not lose his calm. Throughout the journey, he continuously deduced the Reincarnation Killer Organization's plans and motives. After much consideration, drawing the tiger away from the mountain seed the most likely strategy. He could leave, but Lan Xue and the others absolutely could not leave the Military Research Institute. As long as everyone remained composed, the assassins would be helpless.
Two hours later, Captain Wu called again, saying he had picked up on a suspect target. Luo Zheng asked for the location, which turned out to be just a hundred kiloters from his own. Overjoyed, he then heard Captain Wu say gravely, "Ghost, the assassins are headed straight for the prival forest. Your sister is in their hands, and it's not safe to make a move now. Be very careful, and make sure not to expose yourself."
"Understood, we'll make our move in the prival forest," Luo Zheng responded knowingly, his tone murderous.
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