Chapter 53 Ambush!

53: Chapter 53 Ambush!?

53 -53 Ambush!?

“Gentlemen, guess how many fish we’ll catch this time?” In front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, wearing a suit and shoes, the head of the intelligence department—Lin Yaoxian—swirled the red wine in his hand and smiled faintly.

“Who knows, it depends on how greedy the Bounty Hunters are.” Logistics head Du Cheng sneered, “A ragtag bunch.”

“The three major terrorist organizations in alliance with the Bounty Hunters launching an attack on the city defense council…

hmm, that charge sounds good, doesn’t it?” Qin Xiao asked genially.

“The minister is right,” Du Cheng chuckled, “Those people are utterly despicable.”

He knew this was the decision of the Silver Grey City management committee.

Feng Ke, with a gloomy expression, stood by the floor-to-ceiling window as well and spoke solemnly, “Old Wang, can’t you let me deal with that Li Ming?

After so many years of friendship, you can’t even give me that much face?”

“What do you need him for?

Do you really think he killed your son?

Is there any evidence?” Wang Ke frowned.

Feng Ke’s expression was cold: “I just want to ask him a few questions.”

Lin Yaoxian chuckled, “It’s no big deal, just an F-level Life Form, let Old Feng ask his questions, the innocent are clear of guilt.”

Qin Xiao looked up, speaking casually, “Feng Yue…

I understand your son just died, but this has to stop here.”

“Minister…” Feng Yue’s face darkened; he knew Qin Xiao was dissatisfied with him, yesterday’s incident had touched this Minister Qin’s sore spot.

Lin Yaoxian’s expression turned silky as he reproached, “Yes, Old Feng, there’s no need to fuss over a little guy.”

Feng Yue didn’t respond, just gazed out at the gloomy sky beyond the window,

…..

“Shit, shit, shit!”

In the cluttered room, the crew-cut young man’s face was panicked, storing the smart terminal on the table and slinging a rocket launcher on his back.

Then he hurriedly rushed to a door, opened it abruptly, his face changed dramatically, and he slammed it shut, dashing to the window like an arrow leaving its bow.

Crash!

The glass shattered as a person burst in, knocking him to the floor; he tried to resist, but a metal folding knife was already pressed against his neck.

“Who…

who…

who are you!?” he stammered, trying to bluff his way out in terror.

“Is this what Bounty Hunters are made of?” Old Yao spat, the knife’s edge slipped, and blood sprayed.

The department had already issued an order, regarding the Bounty Hunters, life or death didn’t matter; in the current situation, no one had time to watch over them.

“This one’s mine.” Old Yao stood up and took a photo with the smart terminal.

“Let logistics handle the cleanup, let’s go.” Yang Peng frowned slightly at the sight of the blood splattered room.

The very next moment, logistics’ voice came through the channel: “Li Ming, Yao Guang, Peng Gang, you three head to 134 Luyuan Street.”

Li Ming raised an eyebrow.

“Yang Peng…”

“Split up and act.” Yang Peng wasn’t surprised; they were many, and sticking together was a waste.

Old Yao then told Li Ming, “Let’s go, lad, I heard you’re a tough one, let Old Yao have a look.”

Old Yao liked to tease, no harm meant.

So, everyone split up into three groups.

“Target location, second floor, Room 207, suspected to contain only one F-level Life Form, please deal with it swiftly.” Information came through the channel.

The target location wasn’t far; they traveled there by aircraft.

“Guys, care to see who can be quicker?” Old Yao said, “This credit goes to whoever makes the kill.”

“You’ve already killed one.” Peng Gang complained, everyone wanted an E-level gene seed.

“That’s because I was quick.” Old Yao countered.

“Guys, we’re here.” Li Ming jumped down from the aircraft, which was parked at a small motel, Old Yao followed close behind, seemingly fearful that Li Ming would silently snatch the kill.

Li Ming stepped aside, inviting him to go upstairs first.

“Hey, knowing to respect your seniors, not bad, not bad.” Old Yao grinned, climbing the stairs to the target door, then—

Bang!

He kicked the door open, holding a metal folding knife, and charged in, while Peng Gang simultaneously broke in through the window.

“Hey, no one here…” Old Yao lunged in vain, feeling very upset, he questioned the command as he walked out.

Looking up, he suddenly blinked in surprise, “Eh?

Where’s Li Ming, that kid isn’t up here?”

Whirr–

Suddenly, a burst of sound waves erupted from the rooms on both sides, accompanied by a high-pitched shriek, wooden doors shattered, and debris flew.

Bad news, it’s an ambush!

Old Yao’s face changed drastically, as his earpiece emitted a piercing beep and then sparks flew out.

He and Peng Gang were bent over, their faces twisted in agony, emitting pained howls as if they were in extreme pain.

But quickly, two hands reached out from inside the room and dragged them in.

Immediately after, a folding anti-explosion shield behind the door expanded with a clattering sound, its metal structure unfolding quickly and expanding from a round metal piece to the size of a door panel in the blink of an eye.

Clang!

Mechanical pillars pierced the floor and embedded into it, umbrella-like hooks popped out and reinforced it again.

Almost immediately after—bang!

Fierce waves of fiery heat blasted past from both sides, the intense heat making the edges of the anti-explosion shield glow red and whipping up sweltering heat waves, igniting the entire room.

There really was an ambush…

Li Ming hid behind the anti-explosion shield; he was just being cautious, and didn’t go upstairs.

Following Peng Gang, he lay by the window.

Was it bounty hunters, or someone else?

A moment later, the flames had died down a bit; only the curtains and bedsheets were still burning, and the ground around was scorched.

“He’s not dead is he, I told you not to be so fierce… A sonic blast would have been enough, why add a high explosive bomb?” Sounds faintly came from outside, four people in black combat suits approached the ruined doorway.

“Don’t worry, he won’t die; after all, he has killed a few at F-level, at most he’s seriously injured, as long as he can still talk,” another responded.

“True… Huh?

What’s that?” The first to peek his head in paused, in the scattered light of the fire inside the room, there stood a large black metal shield, its angles sharp and clear, its edges although glowing red, remained utterly immovable.

“Not good!” His face changed dramatically.

Already sensing danger, he hadn’t even managed to turn his head when a sharp blade pierced his chest.

It was covered in dazzling blue electrical arcs, the wound instantly charred, not even blood flowed out, and likewise, his heart stopped beating.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The others, experienced in combat, although momentarily surprised, quickly reacted, their submachine guns spitting fire, bullets tearing apart the body of the dead man instantly.

However, to their astonishment, as the body fell to the ground, the person behind him, with no cover whatsoever, stood there as bullets from close range struck him, producing only a ding-ding-dang sound.

Bulletproof vest?

They instinctively thought, while they turned their gun barrels, aiming for the head.

Ding-ding-dang!

On his face, a series of fine metal scales appeared, forming a metal face guard closely fitted to his skin, blocking all bullets without leaving a mark.

What the hell is that?

How can it come out of his skin!?

In Li Ming’s hand, Yao Guang’s metal folding knife was sparking with electricity, crackling.

The three tightened inside, now highly cautious.

However…

Splat!

The remaining two’s pupils constricted, their hearts felt as if they were suddenly clenched.

His figure had already disappeared from where he was, and beside their companion’s body, which was slowly splitting open with a charred cut surface, the eyeball still moved.

When did it happen!?

Li Ming was too fast, they didn’t even see clearly.

Li Ming appeared behind them, like a grim reaper, his eyes cold and brimming with murderous intent.

This was the enhancement of “Charge Burst,” equivalent to triple the speed and power.

His recent Burst Level had nearly reached 300F, that is, 3E, comparable to a strike from a Life Form just entering E-level, no wonder they had no time to react.

“You…

you…” Both were terrified; his power was completely different from what was documented, even bearing the oppression similar to facing an E-level Life Form.

Their energy levels were also nearly at 80F, but they had no ability to resist!

“Who sent you?” A chilling voice came from behind, cold as if piercing their marrow.

“You want to know…” One tried to stay calm, attempting to bargain.

“Forget it, I could guess from your earlier conversation.” He spit out a single word: “Feng…”

Both bodies tensed simultaneously, seeing their reaction, Li Ming knew he was right, did not hesitate, one knife for each, slashed their throats.

“Fuck!” In the room, Old Yao shook his head; all he felt was a swelling in his head, endless ringing in his ears, double vision, and a stinging pain in his arm, which was clearly blackened by the shockwave.

“Old Peng, are you okay…”

“I’m fine…” Peng Gang, with bloodshot eyes, held his head and said in a muffled voice, “All thanks to this anti-explosion shield.”

“Damn, that kid?” Mentioning the anti-explosion shield made Old Yao abruptly remember Li Ming, then noticed his knife was gone.

He turned to the broken window and anxiously said, “The visitor means harm, well-prepared, and yet he just went out to kill on his own!”