Chapter 56 The Mastermind (1/2)
On the grassy field, more than 20 men, all dressed in black, were lined up before Wang Feng and He Tian. The men stared straight ahead without once glancing sideways; it was obvious they had been trained.
The men exuded a badass vibe, so much so that even Wang Feng felt a little crept out by the sight of them. It would not seem so at all if the men were to stand alone on their own. But once they stood together, they looked imposing and strong.
These men formed an army. A single soldier would not have too much of an effect. But if numerous soldiers were to line up together in front of you, you would no doubt feel the mental pressure due to their presence.
”If any of you make even a single noise later, don't blame me for punishing you later. Get one alive, and you'll be rewarded 100,000. Kill one, and you get 50,000. If you let one escape, kill yourself,” He Tian said coldly.
At that moment, it was as if He Tian had become an entirely different person. Other than that immensely cold aura, there was nothing else on his face, not even a single trace of a smile.
”Understood!” Twenty voices rang out simultaneously. The voices were neat, but they were not loud; it was more like the men had growled rather than shouted.
”Alright then. Move it,” He Tian said with a wave of his hand. In an instant, the men spread out and moved towards the dense shrublands on the side.
These shrubs would give them a decent amount of camouflage, which would ease their approach towards the factory.
”Let's make our move as well,” He Tian told Wang Feng. Then He Tian took off his jacket and then crept silently towards the shrubs.
Wang Feng trailed after He Tian. Although Wang Feng packed a wallop during his university years, he knew that he was still not on the same level as He Tian, someone who had truly experienced the real world. After all, Wang Feng had only been out in society for about a year.
”Brother, you need to control your Qi. Focus your Qi on your heart and legs. That way you can conceal your breaths and boost your agility,” He Tian spoke softly beside Wang Feng, catching Wang Feng slightly off guard.
Wang Feng recovered quickly as he realized that He Tian had just taught him a couple of new skills.
Quickly, Wang Feng did as He Tian instructed. After a while, he had to admit that He Tian was right. After doing as He Tian told, Wang Feng instantly felt his body becoming so much lighter. It would not grant him the ability of flight, of course, though he would have no problems being more nimble-footed.
In his current state, Wang Feng would be fine even if he held his breath for half a minute. Even his heartbeat had slowed down substantially.
They were about 1,000 meters away from the abandoned factory. It took them around five minutes to infiltrate the factory's compound. Finally, Wang Feng and He Tian arrived at a hiding spot nearest to the factory.
The factory looked very decrepit; the walls were in such degenerate state that they looked like they were about to collapse any second. It was very quiet here. Eeriely quiet, in fact.
This type of environment and this type of silence, where not even the sounds of small animals could be heard, would make anyone would feel antsy. The old saying had some truth to it after all. Abnormal circumstances were indicators that something was wrong.
What Wang Feng saw through his X-ray vision shocked him instantly; at least twenty people were lurking within the walls of these decrepit buildings.
These people were like demons, hiding themselves in the night, not making a single sound.
The entire factory was jam packed with people. For every short distance, one could find another person hidden in the darkness. The security was practically air-tight. It no wondered that the place would be so eeriely quiet.
”Brother He. We have a problem. At least 20 people 're hiding inside,” Wang Feng whispered beside He Tian's ear, shocking the latter.
From the intel he had received, He Tian thought there were at most ten people inside.
Now that Wang Feng had told him that there were more than 20 people, it was impossible for him to not feel shocked.
”How can you tell?” He Tian asked in a muted tone.
”I don't think this is the time to question me about this. We have to figure out what to do,” Wang Feng said with a grave look on his face.
Good thing he had his X-ray vision. Or else they most likely would not be able to walk out alive if they barged in.
The fact that these people had stayed quietly hidden without moving an inch for such a long time suggested that these were no ordinary men.
He Tian was silent for a brief moment. Then he said, ”Since we're already here, we can't just retreat. How about we do it this way. You and I take one side each. We'll sneak up to these guys and take them out covertly.”
”No problem,” Wang Feng said. He Tian's suggestion did not suprise Wang Feng at all. Although these people had concealed themselves to the best of their abilities, it would make no difference at all since Wang Feng had his X-ray vision. He was actually a bit worried about He Tian, though.
Wang Feng reached out and held back He Tian who had been about to make his move. ”Will you be in danger?” Wang Feng asked worriedly.
”Don't worry, pal. I've already reached the inner strength phase. I can handle a bunch of lowly goons without any major problems. I suggest you worry about yourself.”
He Tian released himself from Wang Feng's grasp and then crept alone towards another side.
He Tian had made his move, so Wang Feng would not sit around either. Regulating his Qi, Wang Feng approached the hidden assassins quietly.
A terrifying silence pervaded the pitch-darkness of the night sky. In a place concealed from prying eyes, a muffled tone could be heard as Wang Feng broke the neck of the assassin who was hiding in the outermost area of the factory.
It was obvious that these people had been anticipating their arrival, waiting to ambush them. If that was the case, then Wang Feng had no reason to hold back. This was a death battle anyway. Either you die, or I die. There was no other path other than death.