bookrebus Chapter 700 Tracking and Finding Clues, Laying a Dark Net
Chapter 700 Tracking and Finding Clues, Laying a Dark Net
The moment the black sedan merged into traffic, the plainclothes police officers sent by the "Overlord Flower" (a police force) immediately stepped on the gas, maintaining a safe distance of fifty meters, and quietly followed behind.
The car windows were covered with dark explosion-proof film, making it impossible to see inside from the outside. Only a figure could be vaguely seen in the driver's seat and the passenger seat. The car was moving at a steady speed, but it was deliberately avoiding the surveillance cameras on the main roads, choosing instead to drive in secluded alleys and side streets.
"Officer Ye, the target vehicle is traveling west along Binhai Branch Road, deliberately avoiding surveillance cameras, and is suspected to be heading to a temporary stop. We have been following it the whole time and have not been detected."
The plainclothes officer lowered his voice and reported to Ye Haoxuan over the walkie-talkie, his tone wary, "The area around Binhai Branch Road is mostly old residential areas with a maze of alleys, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. We are worried that they may have set up an ambush. We request instructions on whether to continue close surveillance."
At this moment, Ye Haoxuan was standing in a concealed spot in the convention center square, scanning the surrounding area with his eyes. All the Flying Tiger team members around him were in position, ready to deal with any emergencies.
Upon hearing the report, he immediately pressed the intercom button, his tone calm and firm:
"Slow down, maintain a safe distance, and do not approach rashly. Focus on observing the vehicle's trajectory to confirm their location. In addition, notify the nearest plainclothes officers to quickly block all intersections around Binhai Branch Road to form an encirclement and prevent them from abandoning their vehicle and fleeing if they notice you."
"Understood, Officer Ye!"
After hanging up the walkie-talkie, Ye Haoxuan immediately dialed Sasaki Miho's number, speaking rapidly:
"Miho, what's the situation? Have the Southeast Asian police found any information about 'Cold Blade'? And any new updates on the Yamaguchi-gumi's movements?"
On the other end of the phone, Sasaki Miho's voice, slightly tired but still clear, came through:
“Haoxuan, I just finished liaising with the Southeast Asian police. They've found out 'Cold Blade's' identity—his real name is Somchai, he's Thai, a former Southeast Asian mercenary who joined the Shadow Organization after retiring and became a top assassin with over a dozen murders on his hands. He's skilled in stealth, sniping, and close combat, making him extremely dangerous. In addition, he has a regular partner, codenamed 'Scorpion,' whose real name is Nguyen Van Hung, a Vietnamese. He's skilled in using poisons and traps, and the two often work together on missions.”
"Furthermore, our informant in Japan has reported that a group of Yamaguchi-gumi members recently infiltrated Hong Kong Island and are hiding in a secluded warehouse in Kowloon Tong. They are suspected of transferring the remaining explosives and poisons, making final preparations for the attack three days from now. I have already instructed the technical department to retrieve the surveillance footage around the Kowloon Tong warehouse and are currently investigating the exact location and number of personnel."
A cold glint flashed in Ye Haoxuan's eyes, and his fingertips clenched slightly:
"Okay, thank you for your hard work. Immediately notify the technical department to speed up the investigation of the Kowloon Tong warehouse location. Once confirmed, report immediately, and I will arrange for the Flying Tigers to raid it, intercept the remaining explosives and poison, and take down their hideout. Also, continue to closely monitor the movements of the Yamaguchi-gumi and the Shadow Organization. If there is any disturbance, let me know immediately."
"Understood, Haoxuan. I will keep a close eye on it and never let my guard down."
After hanging up the phone, Ye Haoxuan turned his gaze back to the direction of Binhai Branch Road, his eyes sharp as an eagle.
He knew that the hideouts of Cold Blade and Poison Scorpion must conceal other clues, perhaps revealing the locations of other lurking assassins, or even uncovering more details of the Shadow Organization's attack plan. The warehouse in Kowloon Tong was of paramount importance; if those explosives and poisons were to enter the convention center, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Meanwhile, in the old residential area of Binhai Branch Road, a black sedan slowly pulled up in front of a dilapidated apartment building. The door opened, and Han Ren and Du Xie stepped out, both still wearing baseball caps and masks. They cautiously scanned their surroundings, and only after confirming there was nothing amiss did they quickly enter the building. Han Ren walked in front, his hand always gripping the pistol at his waist, taking each step with extreme caution. Du Xie followed behind, occasionally glancing back to avoid being followed.
"Officer Ye, the target vehicle has stopped, and the two men have entered the residential building at No. 178 Binhai Branch Road. We have arrived near the building but dare not enter rashly. Requesting instructions." The plainclothes officer's voice was promptly transmitted to Ye Haoxuan's walkie-talkie.
Ye Haoxuan responded immediately:
"Keep a low profile. Send people to quietly guard the entrances and exits of the residential building and prevent anyone from entering or leaving. Also, send two plainclothes officers, disguised as residents, to quietly enter the building, find out their floor and room number, observe the activity inside the room, and confirm whether there are any other accomplices. Do not reveal your identity at any time. If you find anything unusual, report it immediately."
"Understood, Officer Ye!"
A few minutes later, two plainclothes police officers, disguised as water delivery workers, quietly entered the residential building with a water delivery cart.
The apartment building was dark and damp, with mottled walls and cluttered stairwells that emitted a pungent musty smell. Each step on the stairs produced a creaking, grating sound. The two men lowered their voices, observing as they walked. Their keen observation quickly led them to discover something unusual—a room on the third floor had its door ajar, a faint light emanating from within, and the low murmurs of conversation coming from inside—the voices of Han Ren and Du Xie.
Two plainclothes police officers quietly stopped, pressed themselves against the wall, held their breath, and listened carefully to the conversation inside the room.
"Cold Blade, do you think the police might have already found our whereabouts? I had a bad feeling about that car that was following us earlier; it seemed like it was always following us." Scorpion's voice was tinged with unease, his tone full of vigilance.
Hanren's voice remained cold and steady:
"Don't worry, I've deliberately avoided all surveillance cameras and have been observing the entire way. I haven't found any obvious signs of being followed, so it's probably just a coincidence. However, we still need to be careful. After all, the police have cracked the encrypted files and know everything about our plan. We can't afford to be careless."
"So what do we do next? Should we notify our other accomplices and quickly change our hiding places to avoid being caught by the police all at once?"
“No need to rush.” Han Ren paused, his tone laced with ruthlessness. “I’ve already relayed the police’s perimeter to them; they should have adjusted their positions by now. Our next task is to ascertain Ye Haoxuan’s whereabouts and eliminate him when the opportunity arises. Also, the leader just sent word that we need to go to the warehouse in Kowloon Tong tomorrow night to meet with the Yamaguchi-gumi and collect the remaining explosives and poison, making final preparations for the attack three days from now.”
"The Kowloon Tong warehouse? Is it safe there? What if the police have already found it? If we go there, wouldn't we be walking into a trap?"