230 KILLER INSTINCTS (1/2)
As Zhong Feng was leaving the apartment, he got a call from his security team. He did not ignore it even though he knew where Hu Lei had gone. There were still too many threats and concerns. He picked the call and listened for a moment before instructing the other person to keep monitoring the situation.
His frustration rose as he entered his vehicle and drove out of the complex. Based on the message he had just received, it seemed like things were about to get more difficult in Supreme City. It seemed that the Shadow Brotherhood had come into town, and their mission was to capture Hu Lei.
Most mercenary organisations were not a threat to Hu Lei because they feared Zhong Feng and his power. However, the Shadow Brotherhood had always been at the top for major assassinations and high profile kidnappings. They did not hesitate even when dealing with powerful political figures.
Usually, most people in the underworld did not dare to hire them because their requirements for remuneration were too harsh. Moreover, if one failed to pay after hiring them, they would destroy that individual, company or even nation and take everything.
However, based on the rumours in the dark circles, they had never failed in accomplishing a mission. The source of their power was unknown, but it was said to be absolute.
Zhong Feng had not expected things to escalate to this stage. He knew that the organisation which was coming after Hu Lei was desperate. There was a hint of panic in his mind because he knew that, unlike other mercenaries that he had eliminated in Supreme, this one would not be easy.
He tapped his fingers on the steering wheel as he drove. He could not help but wonder what the Brotherhood had been promised to take on the mission. Based on his understanding, money would not be enough. Moreover, he was certain that he had crippled most of the organisation's resources.
His frown became tighter as he mulled over the problem.
After a few moments, he decided to focus on the main issue at hand. The priority was ensuring that Hu Lei was safe. Once he knew that she was alright, he would find a way to deal with the Shadow Brotherhood. Whatever their price, he would pay it.
He picked his phone and made two urgent phone calls before pulling into a green wooded area. He dimmed the headlights of the vehicle as he pulled into the property. A hint of nostalgia hit him as he looked at the house.
Azure Woods…
As he left the car and walked to the house, he felt both anticipation and apprehension. He wanted to see Hu Lei desperately, and he was concerned about her current condition. After all, she had been shot and he did not know how she was doing.
He stopped at the manual switch, but after thinking for a short while, he decided not to turn on the light. The moon provided some illumination through the skylights, so the house was not completely dark.
”Xiao Lei…” He called out gently.
He did not want to spook her. He walked while looking around the ground floor, but he could not figure out where she was. When he was just about to go up the stairs, he felt her appear behind him. He did not see her shadow or hear any movement. She was like a phantom that had emerged from the darkness.
Before he could turn and look at her fully, she lifted her leg and attacked. He leapt out of the way, only feeling a gust of wind flow near him.