Chapter 173: Let's Make a Deal
Chapter 173: Let's Make a Deal
"Bang, bang, bang, bang!"
Countless bullets rained down on the wall, sending fragments of stone flying in all directions.
"Come on! You think you're so tough? Start shooting!"
Gao Songbai was like a possessed warrior, firing his gun while advancing towards the direction where Jiang Cheng was hiding.
For this operation, he had definitely come prepared.
He had brought three Vajra Talismans, which could even block heavy sniper rifle bullets, let alone ordinary rifle rounds.
Of course, this didn't mean that rifle bullets couldn't penetrate the defense.
Generally speaking, the kinetic energy of heavy sniper rifle bullets was around 30,000 joules, with each bullet carrying the energy equivalent to the force exerted by a 100-kilogram object. In more familiar terms, the impact force of each heavy sniper rifle bullet was around 3 tons.
The kinetic energy of rifle bullets ranged from 1900 to 3300 joules, and those with higher power typically had kinetic energy above 3000 joules, which translated to an impact force of 300 kilograms. Their power was only one-tenth that of the heavy sniper rifle.
If the rifle landed enough hits, it could still penetrate the defense.
"Come on, come on!"
Gao Songbai showed no fear.
After emptying one magazine, he quickly reloaded another.
What made things worse was that his gunshots acted as a beacon in the night, attracting others from the surroundings.
Jiang Cheng took a deep breath.
He knew that dealing with this opponent wouldn't be quick and easy.
If he got entangled and surrounded, it would be over.
His current speed could reach 15 meters per second, and even if he wasn't sprinting at full speed, maintaining 10 meters per second was still manageable. In the blink of an eye, he darted across a room and vanished into the shadows.
As expected, over a dozen people rushed in from all directions.
Jiang Cheng was like a shadowed reaper, each shot landing precisely on their foreheads.
He also took the opportunity to reload his magazine.
Gao Songbai wasn't stupid; he quickly realized this and shouted into his walkie-talkie, ordering the remaining people to gather around him.
Despite his efforts, two or three unlucky individuals were shot multiple times. Fortunately, they had bulletproof vests; otherwise, if the shots had been slightly higher or lower, the outcome would have been different.
At this moment, those who were shot had no complaints.
Everyone knew that the murderer was undoubtedly a gun expert, and he was also very familiar with the area.
Some of them began to suspect that this might be a trap.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Two soft sounds echoed.
Gao Songbai was on the verge of losing his mind.
He tried to chase after Jiang Cheng, but the other's speed was no slower than his, perhaps even faster.
People around Gao Songbai were also getting shot and falling.
Even Gao Songbai himself was shot several times, and one of his Vajra Talismans was rendered useless.
Unfortunately, Jiang Cheng ignored his taunts and continued to move stealthily in the darkness.
Finally, someone couldn't bear the pressure and screamed, running back the way they had come!
Since staying meant certain death, they might as well try to escape.
Unfortunately...
This move played right into Jiang Cheng's hands.
After all, his speed was twice that of an ordinary person.
Gao Songbai suddenly turned around, only to find that everyone else had disappeared! A gentle breeze blew by.
Goosebumps rose on his skin.
People?
Where were they?
He had brought three or four dozen people with him, and now he was the only one left?
He suddenly snapped awake, every nerve in his body jolting to attention.
He wasn't a match for that person, was he?
Although he still had two Vajra Talismans on him, what if those two were used up as well?
Wouldn't that mean his death?
"I've got to get out of here fast."
He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
The murderer was undoubtedly also a Primordial Energy Warrior.
But the gunman's skills far surpassed his own.
He had to go back and find someone stronger, or bring a more powerful weapon.
As for the dead henchman?
He could always recruit more later; these days, people were lining up to join the Law Enforcement Bureau like crucian carp crossing the river.
Although he had already made up his mind to retreat, he knew he couldn't let the person hiding in the shadows see his hesitation.
Unbeknownst to him, Jiang Cheng saw right through his thoughts.
If it were a professional sniper, he would have to be extremely careful, as he only had one Iron Wall Talisman on him, capable of blocking a single bullet.
But the moment the opponent tried to escape, the outcome was sealed.
"Bang."
"Bang."
Each of Jiang Cheng's bullets hit the target's forehead with precision.
Gao Songbai could only rage helplessly, sweeping bullets towards Jiang Cheng's position.
When the bullets ran out, he reached for his waist.
His face paled.
The magazine was empty!
And his partner's corpse was still several dozen meters away.
There might be a spare magazine there, but his opponent wouldn't give him the chance.
At this thought, Gao Songbai stopped hesitating and took off running.
Run!
He had to run!
As long as he made it back to the car, he could escape alive!
"Bang, bang, bang, bang."
Gunfire continuously echoed behind him.
Countless rifle bullets struck the back of his head.
White light flashed across Gao Songbai's body.
As the second Vajra Talisman was about to be depleted, Gao Songbai hastily activated the third one.
Unfortunately, under the barrage of bullets, the third talisman wouldn't last much longer either.
"Damn it!"
Gao Songbai cried out in his mind.
He was certain now.
This was a trap!
No wonder he couldn't get in touch with Lu Yang afterward.
Perhaps the reason he was able to call Gao Songbai was because the person in the shadows had instructed him to do so, luring them here to eliminate them one by one, taking advantage of the terrain.
Initially, Gao Songbai had considered this possibility.
But his arrogance led him to believe that so many people couldn't take him down, especially with the three Vajra Talismans he carried.
Ten thousand yuan each, thirty thousand yuan for all three!
Even for him, this was no small sum.
But now, he regretted not buying more Vajra Talismans, as the ones he had wouldn't last long enough for him to reach the car.
No, he shouldn't have rushed here so hastily.
If he had asked for help from the experts within the bureau, things wouldn't have turned out this way.
But there was no turning back.
The next moment, he stopped in his tracks, dropped the gun in his hand, raised his hands above his head, and turned to face the person behind him.
Obviously, he was surrendering.
"What's the matter? Have you used up all your Vajra Talismans?"
A cold laugh echoed in the darkness.
"I have one last one left, but it won't withstand many bullets either."
Gao Songbai smiled bitterly.
If he didn't surrender now, the next moment the Vajra Talisman would shatter, and a bullet would pierce his skull.
But even at the brink of life and death, he struggled to maintain his dignity.
"Name your price. How much do you want for me to have a chance at survival?"
(End of Chapter)
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