Chapter 286: Employing Various Methods
"Xu Heng is indeed here."
Inside the underground base, a suspended virtual light screen transformed into a projection, showing a giant newly built factory in the suburbs.
A dark green olive branch emblem was printed on the factory's steel wall, and in the factory's yard, a group of figures appeared.
A young man in a black-purple suit was accompanied by security personnel, heading toward a flying car equipped with an advanced defense system.
Additionally, several individuals carrying specially designed metal suitcases seemed to be going for some kind of trade.
"It appears the information is accurate; he is indeed going to trade with Chi Bo Energy."
"We must move before Chi Bo Energy makes contact. That way, we can minimize the consequences."
Lin Hao said in a deep voice, and the two Fifth Rank helpers beside him did not object.
However.
"I suggest just Lu Jian and I go."
"Uncle Liu should stay behind just in case."
A middle-aged woman with shoulder-length hair, who was carrying a suitcase, spoke, locking eyes with Lin Hao.
She could see that there was something peculiar about the deal and knew both parties wanted to quickly resolve their past grievances.
So, it was essentially a confrontation of strength.
But unlike Xu Heng, who had the support of Jade Biotechnology's board and the collaboration of Chi Bo Energy.
The young boss they had watched grow up had only the three of them as support.
If all three went for action, it would obviously leave a gap in security on Xu Heng's side.
"No way."
However, Lin Hao objected.
Staring back calmly, he explained earnestly.
"Aunt Mei, for other matters, I could listen to you, but not this time."
"Xu Heng is always insidious; he must have borrowed some Fifth Order Peak security from Xu Hai... I wouldn't be at ease if only you two went."
He was not only worried about mission failure but also concerned that the two might be seriously injured or even killed.
The atmosphere grew silent; the woman named Aunt Mei opened her mouth.
Seeing Lin Hao's determined eyes, she ultimately couldn't utter any words of persuasion and instead looked to Uncle Liu, hoping he would speak in support.
The latter was silent for a moment but quickly.
"Uncle Liu, you should know."
"I've waited so long for this day."
In a low tone, Lin Hao looked at the young man in a black-purple suit surrounded by people on the virtual screen.
"And if we can't stop the father and son from collaborating with Chi Bo Energy this time, the people from Jade Biotechnology would also stop supporting me."
"When that happens, I'll never have another chance to turn things around."
With these words, Uncle Liu, standing behind him, opened his mouth.
At this moment, all three knew it was difficult to change his decision.
"Don't worry too much about me either."
"Xu Heng might not be able to find this place, and even if he does, I'm not afraid."
Seeing their concerns, Lin Hao smiled.
"This underground base's defense system has a lot of my effort, enough to withstand half an hour of a Fifth Rank attack."
"And with Old Yuan and the others here, combined with the firepower strike module, even if there's a problem, we can delay enough time for you to come back and rescue me."
Rational analysis and persuasion quelled the words in Aunt Mei's heart; she silently met his gaze.
"Let's go."
The slicked-back man named Lu Jian patted her on the shoulder.
"Xiao Hao has his own convictions, he's grown up."
"What we need to do is seize the new Energy Device and eliminate Xu Heng."
After the words fell, Uncle Liu sighed.
"Young master, please do take care of yourself."
"Don't worry, Uncle Liu."
Lin Hao smiled, looking relaxed.
Seeing this, Aunt Mei was silent for a moment, finally only able to pat his shoulder, then suppressed all concerns and left together with Uncle Liu and Lu Jian.
The sound of footsteps gradually faded away, and Lin Hao's smile slowly diminished, becoming calm.
Looking sideways, the incandescent light in the underground base shone down, with silver metal walls and floors reflecting a slight arc of light.
Various armed personnel from Tianhao Security moved nearby, wearing specially tailored combat uniforms, either checking firearms and ammunition or operating some instruments to modulate the frequencies of external drones.
"Old Yuan."
"Hm?"
The tall and burly Yuan Yueshan was commanding someone to check the base's armed defense system, turned his head when hearing the call.
"If there really is an incident."
"My life depends on you."
Lin Hao said with a smile, and Yuan Yueshan was silent for a moment, as was Zhou Cheng, slightly heavy-hearted.
They all knew if something truly unexpected happened, a Fifth-Order Transformed Human's assault would occur.
So...
"I understand."
He replied in a deep voice, immediately heading to the base entrance to personally inspect all defense checkpoints.
.....
Whoosh!!!
A speeding flying car headed straight for the Nanjiang Suburb, the young man in black clothes was rarely alone.
With auto-drive and flight mode continuously engaged, the car's window tint turned to a dark color, with the VR holographic image accurately received by the car's AI.
Chen Feng didn't care about this, just feeling the swiftly closing distance in his mind.
Looking through shared vision, the third small statue flew down into the Green Forest.
A woman in red quietly disappeared between shadows; he did not expect her to really dare appear in Nanjiang.
"Sky Shipping....."
"Heh heh."
With a cold smile, Chen Feng immediately ordered the AI to speed up, heading straight for the location of the small stone statue.
At the same time.
Several flying cars from other directions were flying low and speeding by.
A young man in a black-purple suit sat in the back seat, and a calm voice emerged from the communicator.
"Manager Xu, I seem to not see you?"
"Hehe, Manager Han, isn't the deal still a few minutes away?"
Xu Heng smiled and explained in the communicator, the other party was silent for a moment.
No more beating around the bush, straightforward questioning arose directly.
"I just heard, you seem to have encountered some trouble?"
"You should know very well, we at Chi Bo Energy do not like being used, nor like creating complications."
With a cold tone, Xu Heng still held a smile.
"Manager Han, those are just rumors, nothing more."
"Just some minor troubles, I'll handle them properly, it won't affect our deal."
"Hmm, I hope so." The man on the other end of the communicator nodded plainly.
The communication was thus cut off, and the smile on Xu Heng's face quickly faded.
"This old fox... just came to Nanjiang a few days ago, and news travels so fast."
With some discontent in his tone, the Fifth-Order Transformed Human in the passenger seat frowned.
"Boss, do we need to change the plan?"
He thought of the previous instructions from the other side, initially intending to involve Chi Bo Energy to facilitate a more overwhelming eradication of those few people.
But now, the previous call was clearly a reminder, and it wouldn't be possible to count on them further.
"No need."
Shaking his head, Xu Heng leaned back against the leather seat, watching as the winds and green trees wildly passed by outside the window.
"Although there's some deviation from the expected, it isn't a big problem."
The Fifth-Order Transformed Human in the passenger seat nodded, then his gaze sharpened, looking at the road not far from the entrance to the city by the Green Forest.
On the wide, potholed cement road, a heavy truck had overturned, blocking the way.
Besides, two abnormal energy points appeared in the scanner module.
Bang!!!
In an instant, when he noticed the anomaly.
A dark shadow suddenly rushed from behind the overturned truck, with white-red flames spewing from the rear of its back.
The silver-black metal body was extraordinarily sturdy, and its wild charging trend brought a terrifying howl, inducing chaotic interference in the surrounding magnetic fields.
"Seems like the prey has taken the bait."
Xu Heng's expression remained unchanged, even with a mocking smile.
The passenger seat's Fifth-Order Transformed Man did not hesitate and immediately smashed through the car door, leaping out.
Boom!!!
In an instant, two figures engaged in battle, both in brief suspension in mid-air, fists meeting fists.
The Fifth-order Force Field blossomed, the cement ground below cracked and spread.
When they each fell, with a boom, a deep pit appeared on the ground, forcing the flying cars speeding behind to slow down.
Whizz whizz whizz!!
In a flash, several Flying Shuttles shot out from that overturned large truck.
Like blades, like arrows, entirely silver-gray in color, they penetrated the Fifth-order Force Field protection like arrowheads, then contracted and transformed in midair, seemingly merging as one, straight at the flying car.
Just as it looked to tear open the car window and hit Xu Heng in an instant.
Clang!!
A golden Flying Shield emerged in time, standing in front of the flying car.
Sparks exploded, powerful impacts swept out, which should have exploded like a storm, shattering the car window.
But, there were streaks of blue light blooming on that golden Flying Shield, then decomposing into numerous illusory magnetic field Light Shields, protecting the flying car layer by layer.
Boom!!
The explosive noise was hindered by the Force Field and the Golden Shield, leaving only a huge pit and cracks on the cement road as a result.
At the same time.
Clang clang!!
Two fleeting shadows appeared, the sound of metal striking echoed around the flying car, sparks flying in all directions.
As you looked, it was two silver-gray Flying Shuttles pretending to merge midway, but actually they vanished by detour, and then appeared for a sneak attack.
Unfortunately, the golden Flying Shield was hard to deal with, streaks of blue magnetic field solidified as real.
The eerie strike ultimately failed to pierce through the magnetic field Light Shield.
"Grey Arrow, Meili."
Xu Heng raised his brow slightly, clearly recognizing this Mechanical Martial Art.
Then, through the transparent blue magnetic field Light Shield, one could see a person leaping from behind the large truck in front, standing on the car's head on the side.
Close-cut short hair, black leather coat.
Facial wrinkles revealed, carrying a briefcase with a serious expression.
"At such an age still fighting and struggling."
"I don't know whether to say my cousin is cruel or you are too stupid."
Xu Heng mocked, a lean man in a suit appeared behind the flying car, also carrying a black briefcase.
The golden Flying Shield seemed to receive some invisible reinforcement, suddenly repelling the silver-gray Flying Shuttles, suspended in front of him.
In a moment, both sides faced off here, both pausing for a split second at this moment.
"Xu Heng, your family is ungrateful."
"Some things don't belong to you."
Aunt Mei's tone was cold, and in front of her, the transformed human Lu Jian also showed cold light in his eyes, the magnetic field compressed and gathered, causing arcs to flicker on his arms.
Xu Heng didn't speak upon hearing, only squinted at the two.
The next second.
Boom!!!
The magnetic field erupted, the golden Flying Shield broke through the air first, lighting up the battlefield.