Chapter 202: The Interception
Chapter 202: The Interception
Chen Chuan suddenly felt that something was amiss. He asked, "Special Agent Cao, am I the only one assigned for this?"
Special Agent Cao replied, "I will send Old Feng with you."
Chen Chuan inquired, "May I ask the reason for this decision?"
Special Agent Cao spoke gravely, "There's a high chance that Luo Qi has records of the secret dealings between Mo Lan Corporation and government officials over the years. He likely carries a large amount of gold notes with him, and with these, certain people in the government may choose to accept him.
Once he enters the government, if someone mentors him, it won't take long before he transforms into a high-ranking official, sitting face-to-face with us. That's why we must resolve this matter before he is accepted."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and nodded, "Special Agent Cao, I understand. I'll get started right away."
Special Agent Cao said, "It's currently 2:30. If you leave from the Headquarters of the Patrol Bureau, you should arrive there in half an hour. Their agreed time is 4:00, but we can't rule out the possibility of the contact person arriving early. So, you might only have half an hour to resolve the issue."
After a brief pause, he continued, "As the head of the External Action Division, Luo Qi hasn't engaged in physical combat for a long time. His condition won't be better than when you dealt with Tan Wang, but he has equipment to make up for it. So, whatever you need for this fight, you can request it now. As long as it benefits this battle, I can approve it."
Chen Chuan understood his meaning. As long as he took on this task, even if his request was a bit excessive, it could be granted. He said, "Alright, Special Agent Cao, I'll start preparing now."
Special Agent Cao spoke solemnly, "Just focus on the task. There won't be any records of this."
Chen Chuan glanced at him and nodded.
He then turned and left the conference room. He didn't really care about the records; there were many constraints in the world, and once he became powerful enough, he could break free from them.
After leaving the room, Old Feng was already waiting for him. Accompanied by Old Feng, he obtained a large quantity of drugs from the logistics personnel.
This time, he was facing a truly formidable opponent, a Third Limit Fighter, and he only had half an hour. So, he didn't hold back and requested a lot of supplies, including the best protective armor currently available.
Ten minutes later, he got into the car and sped off towards the north of the city.
On the way, he kept drinking from his water bottle, while tightly gripping the Snow Lady Sword. This time, it wasn't just water; he had also added a significant amount of drugs.
Perhaps others would be concerned about the damage, but with his Second Self, he could avoid the harm caused by the drugs and use them boldly.
Old Feng looked at him with a hint of worry and advised, "Chen Chuan, try to minimize your use of drugs in the future."
Chen Chuan sincerely thanked him, "Thank you, Agent Feng, I understand."
Old Feng nodded. He spoke gravely, "Even if Luo Qi doesn't have those records, we can't let him live. We should get rid of him as soon as possible. As the head of Mo Lan Corporation's External Action Division, I have records of everything he's done over the years, including numerous instances of killing civilians.
Some of these killings weren't part of the company's missions but were simply due to his personal emotional outbursts. Such a person without a bottom line shouldn't exist in this world. Even though we don't represent justice, we can't tolerate such evil."
Chen Chuan nodded seriously and said, "I'll take care of him."
Around 3:15, the car drove through Wujia Town and gradually approached the dock area.
"It's just ahead."
Old Feng said, "If you go there now, he might think we're here to support him. Can you take advantage of that?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and replied, "I'm afraid not. He should recognize me, even with this mask on. With his eyesight, he can identify me by my silhouette. So, there's no chance of a surprise attack; we can only choose to fight head-on."
Old Feng's expression turned serious. "Then be careful. I'll support you from the back. If anything feels off, retreat towards the car. At the very least, my marksmanship should be decent, and I should be able to hold him off for a while."
"Thank you, Agent Feng. When the time comes, I won't hold back."
Chen Chuan tossed aside the now-empty water bottle, put on a mask and a top hat, and tied his scarf securely. This was to prevent any toxic mist drugs he might be carrying from affecting him. Although his Second Self could resist it, he preferred to use other means of defense if possible.
Then, he picked up the preheated Snow Lady Sword, opened the car door, and stepped out. He glanced at the warm afternoon sun, took a box from Old Feng, and walked towards the container terminal on the smooth, wide cement road.
After defeating Tan Wang, his Second Self had gained five hours of combined time. And after eliminating the Mutual Aid Society, he had gained another two hours, reaching a total of fifteen hours.
But this time, he only had half an hour.
However, if he won this battle, the time gained would likely be more, bringing him closer to the goal of twenty-four combined hours.
Such opportunities were rare, especially before entering Central City, where it was uncommon to have support and logistics for a direct confrontation.
So, his strategy for this fight was to trade injuries and even lives, knowing that he couldn't outskill Luo Qi. The only chance of victory was to engage in an all-out offensive.
He had previously looked over Luo Qi's information.
This person was not from Wu Yi, and could be considered a true talent from the traditional old-school lineage. His position as head of the Action Division was primarily due to his own abilities, rather than his physical strength. He was known for his ruthless and unscrupulous nature, and over the years, he had taken on many of the dirty jobs for the Mo Lan Corporation.
However, there had been no record of combat in recent years. Once a fighter neglects sparring with others, even for just a few days, their condition would rapidly decline. After years of inactivity, it was certain that they couldn't maintain their peak state from years ago.
But this person could make up for his shortcomings with implants and drugs, so they had to be extra cautious.
Near the pier, Luo Qi was waiting, slowly smoking a cigarette.)
He wore black gloves and a Mo Lan Corporation uniform, with a longsword at his waist, a metal box at his side, and a simple underwater breathing apparatus and a diving membrane that he had tossed aside.
He noticed Chen Chuan approaching and glanced over at him.
Chen Chuan hadn't met this person before but had seen his photo. Luo Qi was currently forty-six years old, but he looked like he was only in his thirties. He had good features, with a hint of sharpness in his brows, and he always wore a stern expression, giving off a gloomy vibe.
As Chen Chuan walked over with the Snow Lady Sword and the box, Luo Qi flicked away his cigarette and casually said, "You guys arrived quickly."
"We're in a hurry," Chen Chuan replied.
Luo Qi's gaze fell on the box Chen Chuan was carrying. "Did you bring what I asked for?"
Chen Chuan set down the box and then plunged the Snow Lady Sword into the ground. "No need for theatrics, Luo Guanli. You should've recognized me at first sight."
Luo Qi raised an eyebrow, smirking. "Smart." He glanced behind Chen Chuan. "So, did you come alone?"
Chen Chuan looked up at him. "Of course not."
"I see," said Luo Qi.
He stretched his neck and shoulders, then fixed his gaze on Chen Chuan. "If someone wanted to deal with me, they wouldn't send just a few of you. So, I'm guessing there's someone else coming to intercept me, to prevent me from reaching the government, right?"
Chen Chuan didn't respond. He gripped the hilt of the Snow Lady Sword and, as he walked forward, slowly drew the blade from its sheath.
Time was limited, and he wouldn't waste words with his opponent.
Before this, and even during his journey, he had been communicating with the Snow Lady Sword. He hadn't even sheathed it when he met Agent Cao, and now it was ready to channel the blade's energy.
Luo Qi spoke to himself, "That Serpent Sect member from Central City was probably taken down by you, huh? Interesting. Looks like you were already using the drugs the Operations Bureau gave you. You must be their chosen one, right? Yeah, that's it. I want to see how long your drugs can last."
He reached for the hilt of the longsword at his waist and swiftly drew it out. The black blade reflected no light in the sun.
Chen Chuan slowly approached, raising the Snow Lady Sword. The two men locked eyes, but as Chen Chuan closed in, they both moved simultaneously. At that moment, they seemed to disappear from a distance.
Luo Qi chose to hold the sword with both hands, thrusting it straight forward. Chen Chuan, on the other hand, held the sword with both hands and slashed downward from the front. With this strike, it seemed he had no intention of dodging.
Luo Qi saw that Chen Chuan wasn't dodging or avoiding, and his speed seemed to match Chen Chuan's. But as he took two steps forward, the modified tendons in his legs activated, and his speed suddenly increased! However, Chen Chuan's expression remained unchanged, and his slashing posture didn't waver.
Luo Qi narrowed his eyes. If this continued, he would surely pierce Chen Chuan's chest. Even with Chen Chuan's protective armor, Luo Qi was confident he could stab right through him.
But if Chen Chuan didn't die instantly, his slash would still hit Luo Qi. With his keen observation, Luo Qi immediately sensed the extraordinary power of this sword and felt a strong sense of threat.
So, when he saw that Chen Chuan still wasn't dodging or avoiding, even seemingly willing to die together, Luo Qi had no choice but to change his move at the last moment before contact. He flicked his wrist upward, turning the sword vertically to deflect Chen Chuan's slashing blade.
However, Chen Chuan's move was swift and powerful, with both hands on the hilt. Luo Qi felt the sword vibrate in his hand, as if it might fly out of his grip, and a force seemed to penetrate his body.
He felt a dull pain in his chest and quickly activated the alien tissue in his body to absorb the force. Simultaneously, he used the resilience of his implanted tendons to move his body aside, taking several steps back to dissipate the force.
Chen Chuan also felt a force from the sword penetrating his body, but in the second self-weakening, he remained unaffected. He twisted his waist and slashed diagonally, sending a blade of light straight towards Luo Qi's neck!
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