Chapter 143: Ambush!

"What should we do with this guy? Kill him outright?"

Ye Ying looked toward the puppet‑like Yue Shan behind her.

Her tone became much lighter.

This run's income topped nine hundred thousand, enough to carry out several missions.

But this sum actually cannot be spent either.

"Hold on."

Jiang Cheng hurriedly said, "We still haven't asked who is behind him."

"Alright."

Ye Ying repeated Jiang Cheng's words.

"It is Gao Songbai of the Enforcement Squad."

Yue Shan blurted out, "But he's only a messenger; the real mastermind is the higher‑ups of the Law Enforcement Bureau."

The woman beside them tried to cover her ears, but it was already too late.

She knew clearly what fate awaited anyone who heard something they shouldn't.

"Law Enforcement Bureau."

Jiang Cheng muttered those three words.

As the name suggests, this department is responsible for security in the city, even in the Poor District.

But the situation in the Poor District needs no further explanation.

"Actually, knowing this doesn't mean much."

Ye Ying said slowly, "The people of the Law Enforcement Bureau, one after another get shot, still many slip through the net, and they are also a major force hunting us. Sooner or later, you'll run into them."

"Knowing is better than not knowing."

Jiang Cheng smiled faintly.

He wrote down the name Gao Songbai.

As the saying goes, see a good deed through to the end, send the Buddha all the way to the West.

The Wild Wolf Gang's leader, the Deputy Gang Leader, even the Gang Leader himself are merely henchmen; the real mastermind would never be spared. Moreover, each gang leader carries a million; the hidden puppet surely has even more money. Still, dealing with these guys is difficult, so let's start by taking down the one named Gao.

"Take care of him, and them as well."

A flash of reluctance crossed Jiang Cheng's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by resolve.

He could see the resentment hidden in their eyes.

They cannot rely on luck, especially since the recent conversation revealed that both of them know they come from the Poor District.

Ye Ying nodded.

The woman startled awake, trying to shout for help.

Several Steel Needles pierced the chests of several people.

The mother and daughter showed painful expressions and soon lost their breath.

Yue Shan suddenly jolted awake, feeling severe chest pain.

"No, don't."

He murmured, his face pleading, reaching out as if trying to grasp something.

But the person before him only stared coldly.

"Help, help me, I… I don't want to die…"

Yue Shan shed tears.

He just wants to live peacefully in this world; what's wrong with that?

If he doesn't join the Wild Wolf Gang and doesn't exploit others, other gangs will exploit him; so, why not exploit others himself.

Darkness surged like a tide, engulfing him completely.

He glanced at the corpses inside the house.

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath and followed Ye Ying toward the doorway.

Yue Shan also received the ending he deserved.

But is delayed justice still justice? Jiang Cheng sighed. Fortunately, this time the earnings were decent; despite barely doing any work, he still managed to get 100,000, enough to advance the Lotus Visualization Method's progress by half.

Ye Ying went to the doorway, peered outside through the peephole, and happened to see a few guards passing by.

After waiting a while until they disappeared around the corner, she pushed open the door and stepped onto the road.

"First go to Kele's side, have him send us out; after returning to headquarters, we'll count this money—I'll take nine parts, you one."

Ye Ying deliberately emphasized the last four words.

"Alright."

Jiang Cheng was at a loss, both laughing and crying.

Ye Ying's expression suddenly changed; she shoved Jiang Cheng aside and shouted, "Hide quickly!" In an instant, Jiang Cheng felt something fly over his head, striking the trees and walls behind, producing a rapid "pa‑pa‑pa" sound.

White light continuously flared on Ye Ying's body surface.

"Shooter!"

The thought flashed through Jiang Cheng's mind.

He rolled on the spot while scanning the surroundings for cover.

The road was very open; even the low shrubs offered no real protection.

He could only turn back, run toward the building behind, use the outer wall, or simply dash inside.

Jiang Cheng made a swift move, ducking into the doorway between two stone pillars; one side opened to the empty courtyard, the other to a low courtyard wall, barely enough to shield his body.

But the moment he slipped inside, he staggered as if a bullet struck his back; thanks to the Iron Wall Talisman, a flash of white light enveloped him, leaving him unharmed, though the Iron Wall Talisman lost its effect.

Damn it!

Jiang Cheng secretly thought it was a stroke of luck, but he was so angry he gritted his teeth.

Thirty thousand, just gone like that! He drew his handgun, about to return fire, but just as he poked his head out, a bullet struck the stone pillar, sending sparks flying.

Don't go out!

Ye Ying's voice came from beside him.

At some point, Ye Ying had also taken cover behind another stone pillar, blood pouring from her shoulder.

You're hurt?

Jiang Cheng was greatly startled.

It's fine, just a minor wound.

Ye Ying shook her head, the hand pressing her shoulder covered in blood.

Sorry.

A sense of guilt welled up in Jiang Cheng's heart.

If it weren't for the opponent pushing me aside at the critical moment, those bullets would have hit me instead of just grazing past.

Even with an Iron Wall Talisman, it couldn't stop so many bullets.

As a result, Ye Ying was hit by many bullets, and the protective gear she had was probably used up.

No need to say that.

Ye Ying remained calm: "The other side has a sniper, likely wielding a Heavy Sniper Rifle; my Vajra Talisman was shattered by his shot. He's probably on the second floor of the building across, aiming here—don't act rashly."

Besides him, there are several people on the opposite side holding automatic rifles; if they were Fifth-level Force Warriors, they could charge through the bullets, but I'm not—this wound came from a rifle bullet, fortunately only in the shoulder.

After hearing all this, Jiang Cheng's face looked grim.

If he were undertaking the mission alone, or if his partner were a bit weaker, what would the outcome be now?

They know we're hiding here; they'll surely come over soon. As soon as they enter my spiritual power sensing range, I can kill them.

How large is your spiritual power sensing range?

Jiang Cheng hurriedly asked.

Ye Ying fell silent for a moment, then said, 'Thirty meters.'

Jiang Cheng also fell silent.

He thought the opponent wasn't that stupid.

Taking a gun and approaching from the front, entering Ye Ying's 30-meter attack range.

If he were the opponent, he'd surely surround them from several directions; if someone approached from the side, they'd instantly spot those hiding behind the stone pillars.

If they ran…

Ye Ying, if you wanted to run, could you get away?

Jiang Cheng asked.

After all, the opponent is a Fifth-level Spirit Mind Master; even if their strength and speed are somewhat lacking compared to a same-level Force Warrior, it wouldn't be much less.

Furthermore, they have steel needles driven by spiritual power protecting vital points.

The odds are high; if I bring you along while fleeing, we might both die.

Ye Ying nodded, 'But I'll do my best to get you out alive; if you die here, I'll heal my wounds and then avenge you.'

Then I really ought to thank you.

That's only right.

Jiang Cheng took a deep breath.

Ye Ying, I have a way to deal with them, but I need your help.

(End of chapter)