Chapter 678 - Preparing to head to the Sacred Mountains (1/2)

Three days had already passed since the Anjing House sent out the message announcing the start of the mission. Ren Xiaosu and Yang Xiaojin had tried their best to rush over as quickly as possible, but they could never have expected that even though they managed to catch up and intercept the Pyro Company’s convoy, it was actually just a strategy to mislead them.

If the Anjing House were able to plant their spies in the Pyro Company and find out in advance that they were heading to the grasslands to capture the No. 001 Experimental, the Pyro Company could also have access to their A-rank hitmen’s cell phones.

Since they were adversaries, how could the Pyro Company possibly not guard against the Anjing House?

Yang Xiaojin even had a feeling that the Anjing House’s spy within the Pyro Company might already be dead.

Espionage and counterespionage was often like an undercurrent in the deep sea, and spies tended to disappear or die without a trace.

“So which route would the Pyro Company take to transport the No. 001 Experimental away if they split up into two groups?” Ren Xiaosu asked, “Can we still catch up and intercept them now?”

“That’s impossible.” Yang Xiaojin shook her head. “Since they planned it so carefully and even got a T5 combatant to act as bait, their alternative route will definitely be much more secure. Who knows? They might be reaching the Pyro Company’s lab soon.”

Ren Xiaosu felt a little anxious. If Yan Liuyuan had really been captured by the Pyro Company, he would most likely be doomed.

Most people would hide until the last moment and let someone else make a move first. If this were any other time, Ren Xiaosu would surely be taking cover in the shadows like everyone else and finding an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

But Yan Liuyuan was too important to him. Therefore, he would not hesitate to take the lead and make his move in advance.

“Where will the Pyro Company send the No. 001 Experimental for study after capturing him?” Ren Xiaosu asked.

“Probably the Sacred Mountains.” Yang Xiaojin analyzed, “Almost all superhumans caught by the Pyro Company are sent to the Sacred Mountains. It’s a legendary, hallowed ground where the Pyro Company set up their lab, and all access routes leading to it are heavily guarded by troops.”

“How many routes are there to access the mountains?” Ren Xiaosu asked.

“Seven.” Yang Xiaojin explained, “The Sacred Mountains are an entire mountain range that stretches on for more than 200 kilometers. An entire regiment of regular troops is stationed at every access route.”

“With our physiques as supernatural beings, there’s no need for us to take the main path. Since the Sacred Mountains span such a wide area, the Pyro Company can’t seal off the entire mountain range,” Ren Xiaosu said.

“You want to go to the Sacred Mountains?” Yang Xiaojin asked.

“Yes.” Ren Xiaosu nodded. “I have no choice but to go.”

“OK, I’ll go with you.” Yang Xiaojin said, “But there’s some things you need to heed my advice on. The danger in the Sacred Mountains is not only limited to the Pyro Company’s troops stationed there. In fact, those troops don’t usually dare to step into the Sacred Mountains either. The ones who can venture in are the Pyro Company’s genemodded combatants. Previously, the Anjing House sent some A-rank hitmen in, but without exception, we never heard from them again.”

Yang Xiaojin continued, “I know you’re concerned about Liuyuan’s safety, and I don’t want anything to happen to him either. However, this is not a reason for you to lose your cool and caution. We should always plan before making any moves. We can’t just barge in without any preparation. As the saying goes, ‘concern leads to confusion.’ You have to listen to me for this operation.”

Ren Xiaosu pondered for a moment and sighed, “Mhm, thanks for the reminder.”

Yang Xiaojin was not afraid of dying. If she were, she would not choose to accompany him to the Sacred Mountains. However, Yang Xiaojin knew full well that it would be very easy for Ren Xiaosu to lose his mind because of Yan Liuyuan. Therefore, what she had to do was not to act rashly along with Ren Xiaosu but to help him keep his cool.