Chapter 159: The creeping cheetah makes its appearance just as the prey lets down its guard!

Captain Coniso couldn’t contain his anger either, roaring alongside. Their collective workload had just seen a significant increase. Their mission was now twofold: not only to pursue Wang Yun but also to arrest the group that had managed to escape.

It was a step back to more trying times.

“It seems they’ve run out of options,” Wu Mingyu said, shaking his head in disbelief.

Upon arriving at the Indian task force’s quarters, they found Captain Dragon Hand in a state of deep meditation.

His team’s inspectors were engaged in their unique yoga practices, assuming bizarre and eerie poses. These seemingly gentle movements were not to be underestimated. If one wasn’t careful of a moment, it could directly kill the opponent. Their chokeholds and the Serpent Yoga techniques, in particular, transformed them into snake-like beings, coiling around their victims.

They harnessed this softness to gradually misalign and warp the victim’s internal organs and skeletal structure in a painfully slow and torturous process.

Unlike the other, Captain Dragon Hand was distinguished by his eyes being firmly shut, as if lost in meditation.

“Captain Dragon Hand, have you discovered anything?” Wu Yaoming asked, taking the initiative.

Rest was not an option at this moment.

Upon hearing his words, Captain Dragon Hand opened his eyes, revealing a flash of annoyance. It appeared Wu Yaoming disturbed him.

“I was deep in meditation, pondering where I might go if I were Wang Yun,” Captain Dragon Hand said with an air of arrogance.

Wu Mingyu, observing this, couldn’t help but feel a twinge of scorn.

This fellow was getting too big for his britches again. Had he forgotten how Wang Yun had once made a fool of him?

“And your conclusion?” asked Wu Mingyu.

“Obviously, the most dangerous places are oftentimes the safest,” he declared. “If I were Wang Yun, I would head to the bustling heart of the city, blending into the crowds. After causing such sensational events, it’s impossible for me to just vanish. I’d keep taunting you. For all we know, Wang Yun might be lounging in a pub in the city right now.”

With those words, Captain Dragon Hand sprang to his feet, his demeanor shifting from somber to visibly excited.

“I’ve got it, he’s definitely celebrating with a drink. A toast to his success,” Captain Dragon Hand exclaimed. “Both of you, command all our forces to comb through every pub and restaurant in Xiyun City. We must capture Wang Yun!”

Captain Dragon Hand’s excitement was palpable as if he believed Wang Yun was already sitting somewhere, meekly awaiting his capture.

Wu Mingyu and Wu Yaoming exchanged a silent glance upon hearing his words. They were disappointed.

“What are you waiting for? This is a golden opportunity not to be missed,” Captain Dragon Hand, noticing their lack of reaction, pressed them impatiently.

Wu Mingyu and Wu Yaoming merely shook their heads slightly and then proceeded to leave Captain Dragon Hand’s office.

***

Meanwhile, in a villa on the hillside, Wang Yun summoned Xiao Fang, the head of his intelligence team.

“Set aside all other tasks for now. Your identities are safe now. Head to Xiyun City and pinpoint the exact whereabouts of the program inspectors. Inform me immediately of any developments.”

“Understood, Brother Yun,” replied Xiao Fang.

Wang Yun made a strategic pivot in his plans.

Putting the search for Brother Hu and the rest on hold, Wang Yun shifted his focus toward a proactive strike.

Xiao Fang was swift to act, promptly leaving the villa after informing the rest of the team. Their familiarity with Xiyun City was an advantage. Finding someone who wasn’t actively hiding was a simple task for them.

Meanwhile, Wang Yun took out the materials and began crafting masks. His objective was to create a series of realistic human skin masks. Twenty kilograms was enough for twenty masks. With fifteen team members, each would receive one, leaving five as reserves.

All preparations were complete, they only needed the right opportunity.

Soon enough, Xiao Fang relayed some intriguing news.

They had identified several suspicious individuals within a three-kilometer radius of Xiyun City’s outskirts. Upon closer examination, these were confirmed to be program inspectors from the United States.

“Brother Yun, there are fifty-four of them in total, with twenty-three being elite program inspectors led by two program Captains. The rest are standard program inspectors,” Xiao Fang reported, his background in an assassin organization evident in his meticulous observation and investigation.

Hearing this, Wang Yun was visibly thrilled. The assassin organization had proven its worth.

“Glasses, gather everyone and follow me!” Wang Yun’s voice boomed through the villa.

In the next moment, they congregated in the underground armory.

“Pick a weapon that suits you best. Tonight, we make a big move,” Wang Yun declared, his voice brimming with fervor.

Eyes gleaming with anticipation, the team was electrified. The moment they had been waiting for had arrived.

“Yes, Brother Yun!” they responded in unison.

The team sprang into action with remarkable efficiency, readying themselves in just three minutes. Given the need for swift and decisive action, they opted for compact weaponry.

Looking at the assembled group, Wang Yun saw more than individuals, he saw a cohesive unit ready for combat. Some were designated snipers, others scouts for terrain and covert positions, some specialized in close-quarters combat, and a few were tasked with lookout duties.

It was undeniable, the crew under Liang Long’s command was exceptionally trained.

Wang Yun had initially considered waiting another three days before attacking. However, the adversary had unwittingly presented an irresistible opportunity.

With the night shrouded in darkness and the wind at their backs, the perfect moment for action had arrived.

***

“Captain, we’ve found no trace of suspicious individuals on this hilltop.”

“Captain, the abandoned building is clear too.”

“Captain, I’ve come up empty-handed as well.”

The stream of reports crackling through Captain Everick’s walkie-talkie was driving him to the brink of madness. The night was when these fugitives let down their guard the most, which was precisely why he had initiated the search at ten in the evening.

“Damn it! Broaden the search area, keep looking,” Captain Everick bellowed into the walkie.

Tonight, they had to make an arrest. With over seventy people, someone was bound to slip up.

Unbeknownst to Everick, as he and his team scoured the area for these fugitives, they themselves had become the prey.

***

With a squeak, a fleet of black cars halted in the pitch-black night, from which Wang Yun and his companions got off.

“Brother Yun, they’re within this area,” Xiao Fang reported as he approached Wang Yun, who had just stepped out of the car. “I’ve marked all their locations, and our people are keeping a watchful eye.”

“Good. Spread out, act swiftly, and stay safe,” Wang Yun instructed.

With nods of acknowledgment, the group dispersed, heading toward their designated points. Each member, seasoned in real combat, required little further guidance from Wang Yun.

Wang Yun then made his way to where Captain Everick was positioned.

Everick was found under the glow of a street lamp, nervously smoking. His walkie-talkie sporadically crackled to life with updates.

Wang Yun positioned himself on the top floor of a residential building, diagonally across the street from Everick.

Leaning against the wall, Everick was closely flanked by six program inspectors, forming a protective circle around him. This display of caution not only underscored Everick’s vigilance but also subtly confirmed that he had been thoroughly rattled by Wang Yun.

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