Chapter 569: The Waterway
Chapter 569: The Waterway
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She turned her head and said, "We have you to thank for this, Chen Xiao Ge. If it weren't for you intimidating Old Bian, he wouldn't have revealed this information to us."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and asked, "How many people know about this route?"
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Chen Chuan nodded, feeling that Allied Heavy Control's actions this time were not impulsive but well-planned and orchestrated.
However, none of this mattered to him, and he didn't need to understand the intricacies. He only needed to know where to find and deal with the person.
At this moment, Che Gaoyi had led his team to the checkpoint where the previous convoy had been stopped. He instructed his team to wait at the rear while he stepped down from the vehicle and walked towards the front alone.
There was a Tier Three Combatant guarding the checkpoint, but as the two convoys had split, most of the force he had brought was assigned to the other checkpoint. So, he had to personally handle this one.
Upon reaching the front, he saw a row of roadblocks with armed guards behind them. The Tier Three Combatant was sitting on the roadblock, chewing gum, and said, "Oh? You want to make a move? Let me remind you, the road ahead is not easy. It's not too late to turn back now."
Che Gaoyi didn't stop, continuing to approach the combatant.
"So, you're not giving up?" The Processing Bureau combatant jumped down, pressing his fist and cracking his knuckles with a 'kaka' sound.
The Processing Bureau's file on this combatant mentioned his expertise in Sanshou and capture techniques, but his strongest skill was actually his legwork. While the file might not cover everything, and the opponent could have hidden skills, this was already a decent assessment, providing a general understanding.
Che Gaoyi initially walked slowly, but then quickened his pace. As they closed in, he struck first, and the combatant spat out his gum, returning the punch.
When their fists clashed, a force surged into Che Gaoyi's body. But before he could fully dissipate it, the combatant shook his other arm, sending a second wave of force that caused Che Gaoyi to stagger back several steps.
Che Gaoyi had a set of consecutive techniques that could generate continuous offensive force, but the opponent's move had countered him, making it impossible to execute.
The combatant, however, remained unmoved. He spread his arms, lowered his body, and stretched his arms outward from below, creating a 'pa' sound as his bones cracked. A cyclone seemed to surge within the nearby tunnel wall, filled with powerful force, even cracking the ground beneath his feet.
"Transmission Vortex Force..."
Che Gaoyi immediately recognized it. This was a well-known force technique from the Great Shun Republic's North Land in the old era. The force within the body could layer and press, making it an exceptionally powerful technique.
He stared at the combatant for a moment, realizing that the Processing Bureau's fighters were indeed formidable. But...
He shook his fist and approached again, throwing the same punch.
"Not giving up? Let's go again!"
The Processing Bureau combatant lunged forward with a punch. As he unleashed his force, intending to push Che Gaoyi back, the latter withdrew his hand, sticking close to the force and retracting. This left the combatant with an empty space in front, creating an awkward feeling.
The combatant adjusted his breath with a shout, and his subsequent force followed.
Che Gaoyi was forced to retreat continuously, temporarily limited to defense. However, after exchanging over a dozen moves, the situation began to change.
The Processing Bureau combatant realized that his techniques rarely landed effectively, always being defused by Che Gaoyi. The latter gradually became harder to suppress.
Che Gaoyi's true strength lay not in his force but in his observational skills. Every time he fought someone, witnessing their techniques and force emission characteristics, he could quickly find countermeasures and exploit their weaknesses. He was a pure technical combatant.
The martial artist felt a bit stifled at this moment. Although his opponent's raw strength was inferior, they always managed to find gaps and critical points, preventing him from smoothly executing his attacks. As a result, he had no choice but to increase his attacking power, which did have some effect initially. However, some vulnerabilities were inadvertently amplified.
After the two had been entangled for half a bell, Che Gaoyi suddenly reached out and grabbed the martial artist's wrist with his mouth.
"Hmm?"
The martial artist's expression froze. Typically, those skilled in capture force would render their opponents almost powerless once they were caught. But this was different; the Transmission Vortex Force could counter such forces.
Che Gaoyi let out a shout, and his force immediately vibrated, attempting to shake off the fingers on his wrist. However, as soon as the force was activated, Che Gaoyi had already anticipated it and released his grip, only to grab the martial artist again.
The martial artist's pupils constricted, and he was about to vibrate his force again, but this time, Che Gaoyi didn't give him the chance. Before he could react, the capture force had already infiltrated and snapped him.
The martial artist hurriedly summoned his back force to counter, but this time, Che Gaoyi didn't let go. He held on tightly and kicked the martial artist in the throat, causing a loud slap.
This kick was silent and swift. The martial artist's eyes bulged, his face turned red, and he tried to cough but couldn't. Just as he was about to cough, another kick struck his neck, snapping it with a crack. The man collapsed to the side.
Che Gaoyi extended his hand and popped his dislocated arm back into place. Although the martial artist's raw strength was superior, in actual combat, it wasn't everything. It also depended on one's performance in the heat of battle.
"Bang, bang, bang..."
At that moment, gunshots rang out from behind the roadblock. The Processing Bureau staff had noticed the situation and were firing at him.
Che Gaoyi leaped forward, dodging the incoming bullets and weaving through the group. In a short time, the gunshots ceased.
After scanning the area, Che Gaoyi saw that no one was left standing. He returned to the front of the convoy and instructed, "Everyone, continue escorting the cargo forward. I'll hold off the pursuers."
"Mr. Che, what about me...?" Mr. Pan poked his head out of the car window, looking flustered.
Che Gaoyi glanced at him and said, "You'll come with me."
Mr. Pan heaved a sigh of relief and climbed down from the vehicle, switching to another car.
Che Gaoyi waited for the cars to pass by before heading towards his own vehicle. After taking just two steps, he suddenly felt a dull pain in his chest and leaned against the car, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
This was the aftermath of the clash with the Transmission Vortex Force, which had shaken his internal organs, only to manifest now. It was impossible to detect beforehand.
In combat, this could be fatal, but at the moment, as long as he didn't die, it was manageable. With a quick adjustment, he soon recovered.
Che Gaoyi wiped the blood from his mouth and walked to the back of the car. He opened the trunk and pulled out a heavy box, setting it on the ground. He removed the iron chain and opened the box, revealing a muscular man clad in black protective gear.
As the light shone down, the man's eyes snapped open, and he sat up, staring intently at Che Gaoyi.
"Number Nine, follow me," Che Gaoyi commanded.
The man, standing over two meters tall, towered over Che Gaoyi. Yet, his movements were incredibly agile, almost ethereal.
This was the Advanced Battle Puppet, custom-made by the Original Human Company for Allied Heavy Control. It was said that the original body belonged to a renowned Tier Three Combatant who, after incurring debts, had his body compensated to the company for biological modification.
Not only was his strength preserved, but his original body was also augmented with altered tissues. Moreover, he lacked any emotions and, upon encountering enemies, would fight to the death.
Che Gaoyi returned to his car and waited for Number Nine to enter. Then, he started the car and drove back, soon reaching the location where they had initially sent someone to scout the front checkpoint.
He stopped the car, got out, and walked to the wall, punching it with a loud boom. The wall crumbled, revealing a rushing river flowing out of the city.
He had heard faint water sounds when he passed by earlier, and based on his experience and the river's direction, he deduced it was flowing out of the city.
The river looked murky, with suspicious, unidentifiable objects floating on the surface.
Che Gaoyi returned to his car, put on a protective mask, and took a suitcase from the back seat. Then, he turned and jumped into the water, following the current.
Behind him, Number Nine jumped down expressionlessly and followed.
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(End of Chapter)
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