Chapter 467 - 279: Forcing Entry

Chapter 467: Chapter 279: Forcing Entry

On Sea Fish Island, Su Xing and Leng Wuque’s party of four stood on a hillside, observing the entire island.

The moment Su Xing arrived, he was able to confirm that this was indeed the enemy’s base. The island was mountainous, and the dense ranges were crawling with their people.

The men appeared to be on patrol. While security wasn’t airtight, it was far from lax. There was no doubt that this was their base of operations.

However, despite observing for quite some time, they couldn’t find any trace of Lei Zhuang. It was as if he had vanished into thin air. He had likely found a place to hide, making him difficult to find. This possibility made them all frown.

This was not good news. If that were the case, their only options for capturing him would be to either storm the base or sneak inside.

Regardless of whether they stormed the base or snuck in, entering enemy territory meant facing unknown dangers. There was no telling what kind of tricks or trump cards the enemy had waiting for them.

"Let’s split up."

Leng Wuque considered for a moment before speaking. "This island isn’t large, but the terrain is extremely complex. It will be too difficult to find his hiding place if we all stick together."

"But this is a dangerous place. If you find Lei Zhuang, remember to avoid combat if at all possible. Your first priority is to get out immediately. Zhao Wu, Zhang Wen, you two have excellent teamwork and considerable strength, so you’ll be a pair."

"Elder Su, I know you are very powerful, but I don’t know you well enough to coordinate with you. I don’t want to hinder you. If you agree, please proceed on your own. I trust that after spending this time with us, you can sense our presence. When the time comes, you can use spatial teleportation to reach us."

"Alright."

Su Xing nodded.

Su Xing could sense that both Zhao Wu and Zhang Wen were at the Tier Seven Peak. As for Leng Wuque, Su Xing wasn’t sure if his perception was failing him or if it was the truth, but in his eyes, Leng Wuque was a powerless, disabled commoner. That was why Su Xing didn’t ask what Leng Wuque himself planned to do.

’After all, someone in his condition isn’t suited for any kind of action. No wonder he has two bodyguards protecting him at all times. A true powerhouse wouldn’t need protection from others.’

Su Xing seemed to have a realization. He subconsciously glanced at Leng Wuque’s legs, his mind connecting this to something Chi Yu had once said. ’Perhaps something happened to make him this way. After all, an ordinary person could never join their special organization. He must have been an Extraordinary Being once.’

"Don’t you need someone to stay and protect you?"

Su Xing glanced at Zhao Wu and Zhang Wen and asked in confusion. They were clearly Leng Wuque’s bodyguards, yet he was sending them away. If he encountered trouble, wouldn’t he be extremely vulnerable?

"Heh, just go. I have my own way of protecting myself. I won’t hold you back," Leng Wuque said with a chuckle.

As Leng Wuque spoke, he suddenly released a faint wisp of a Tier Eight Powerhouse’s aura. It was clearly directed so that only Su Xing would feel it.

No one else reacted;

only Su Xing felt the faint, familiar aura.

"..."

’Li Dao You is nearby?’

Su Xing thought to himself. He was all too familiar with this aura; it was clearly the Spiritual Qi of Li Ye, who had fought alongside him before.

He had previously contacted Li Ye and asked him to come to Lei Family Village as well, but Li Ye never showed. Su Xing had simply assumed he was busy with other matters.

’Looks like his role in this game is more complicated than mine,’ Su Xing mused. ’I wonder when Leng Wuque contacted Li Ye and arranged for him to be his protector. Could it be that Leng Wuque predicted this would happen all along?’

’Then again, Leng Wuque is friends with Ling Zhongxing, and so is Li Ye. It makes sense that they would know each other. But when did they come to this agreement?’

Su Xing didn’t dwell on it. Since Li Ye had deliberately revealed his presence, it meant they had no intention of harming him. He would just have to take things one step at a time. With that, he cupped his fist in salute and said:

"Since Team Leader Leng has his own arrangements, I won’t say any more. I’m used to working alone, so this suits me perfectly. Let’s regroup after Lei Zhuang is captured."

As soon as Su Xing finished speaking, his figure vanished from before them. Zhao Wu was stunned by his decisiveness. He had always believed that, despite being a so-called super genius, someone as young as Su Xing couldn’t possibly be as powerful as the rumors claimed.

He thought the rumors were most likely half-true stories concocted by Li Longxuan to build Su Xing’s fame, and that Li Daoshen had been the one to do the real work. But now, seeing Su Xing agree so readily and act so decisively, his poor opinion of him began to change, if only a little.

’Maybe this guy...’

’...is destined to be someone incredible in the future.’

"He’s not going to get himself into trouble, is he?"

Zhang Wen asked. While his opinion of Su Xing wasn’t as strong as Zhao Wu’s, he hadn’t been particularly impressed by him either.

But seeing Su Xing depart so resolutely made him a little worried. After all, the man was a regional branch leader; compared to outsiders like them, his status was not low in the slightest.