Chapter 91: The Crevice
Chapter 91: The Crevice
Outside the fort, the patrol officers of the Patrol Bureau had been under sporadic fire from above for some time. A team of officers, taking advantage of the lull, began to cautiously ascend the slope.
They had already covered about half the distance and reached the second bend.
This was an extremely dangerous move. If anyone from the fort fired at them from above, it could easily result in casualties or injuries among the officers.
After all, they were on a slope, and even the officers at the front, wearing protective vests and helmets, could suffer fatal consequences if hit or if they fell from above. Moreover, there was no room for retreat.
If this were a raid on the fort's interior, involving other members of the Commission Company, they would never take such a risk. They would wait for the actual outcome before making a move. But the one leading the charge was Chen Chuan, a fellow Patrol Bureau cadet, and they couldn't afford to hide behind him.
Just then, something flew out from inside the fort, causing the officers to change their expressions. They crouched down, but after a while, when there was no further movement, they looked up and saw that it was a severed head.
The head had landed on the platform outside, and due to the slightly inclined slope, it continued to roll downward and then slid down from above, bouncing and tumbling down the steep slope until it finally came to rest below.
Wei Laohu, upon seeing this, tapped his hat with his gun and said, "Go and identify him quickly."
Immediately, an officer ran over and returned after a while, saying, "Captain, it's Tong Qianjiang!"
Wei Laohu's spirits lifted, and he asked, "Are you sure?"
"No mistake! Although some parts are smashed, it's still recognizable!"
Wei Laohu was overjoyed. "Well done!" He pointed his gun upwards and shouted, "Charge! In this situation, Tong Qianjiang must be at an advantage! We can't just stand here and watch!"
"Wait a moment."
He stopped his men and, with a fierce expression, said, "I'll lead the team myself!" As he spoke, he threw his hat to the ground and rushed up the slope with his pistol.
After killing Tong Qianjiang, Chen Chuan swung his sword and turned around. At this moment, his gaze swept upwards, catching the spider-like figure. However, the latter seemed startled and immediately scurried away from the top, disappearing into a crevice.
Chen Chuan looked ahead, and at this moment, the only person left in front of him was Fang Dawei.
An unknown implant covered Fang Dawei's body, rendering Chen Chuan's blade nearly useless. Not only that, but when Chen Chuan struck with force, the impacted area produced a sliding sensation, as if the attack had little effect on Fang Dawei.
Fang Dawei stood there, seemingly unperturbed. He spoke, "Young man, is this enough?" He saw Chen Chuan's gaze and repeated, "Shouldn't this be enough for you to report back?"
Chen Chuan stared at him, not responding.
Seeing Chen Chuan's silence, Fang Dawei slowly spread his arms and said, "To be honest, this implant greatly diminishes my strength. The power I've honed for twenty years seems to have vanished. But at least it makes me impervious to blades, and your sword can't cut through me. Even those bullets won't work if they hit me."
At this moment, Dr. Lin, who had been leaning to the side and seemed almost invisible, spoke up, "You're just in the adaptation phase. After this phase, your strength will gradually return. Tong Baotao adapted much faster than you, mainly because his implant is a finished product, while yours is just a prototype."
Fang Dawei said, "Even if I recover, it'll take time." He turned to Chen Chuan and said, "To be honest, without these brothers, it'd be easier for me to leave alone. Now, if you let me go, I won't seek revenge, nor do I have the ability. I need to hide from certain people and won't show up in Yangzhi City again."
He added, "Even if I wanted to stop you, it's just a matter of mutual destruction. Before I die, I'll take some people down with me. Hmm? Do you think I'll resort to force?"
He smiled, shook his head, and said, "No, that's too low-level. I'll only reveal a secret Mulan Corporation doesn't want the outside world to know, in front of all of you. And when that happens, what do you think Mulan Corporation will do?"
At this moment, Chen Chuan turned his head and shouted to the outside, "Don't come in!"
There was a pause outside, and after a moment, Wei Laohu's voice came from outside, "Little Chuan, is that you? What's the situation inside?"
Chen Chuan replied, "The situation is under control, Uncle Wei. Trust me, don't come in yet."
Wei Laohu's voice immediately responded, "Okay, Uncle Wei will listen to you. Little Chuan, if you need anything, just say the word. The Patrol Bureau officers will stand with you!"
At this moment, Fang Dawei, with a smile on his lips, said to Chen Chuan, "It seems you've figured it out. That's great. I'll keep my promise, and you should know that as long as I'm alive, Mulan Corporation won't bother you. Because doing so won't prevent the news from leaking."
Chen Chuan slowly said, "I was just thinking about something."
"What is it?" asked Fang Dawei.
Fang Dawei was a little surprised and continued, "I need to remind you that the people from Mulan Corporation are on their way here. I don't have much time to waste, so if you have any questions, you'd better ask quickly. Hmm? You're not thinking about that secret, are you?"
He smiled and said, "If you really want to know, I can tell you."
Chen Chuan said, "I was thinking that although the implants on your body are impervious to blades and guns, and they cover your entire body, it's impossible to maintain this state all the time. After all, you need to breathe."
Fang Dawei's face turned slightly cold, and his eyes narrowed, "What do you mean by that?"
At this moment, Dr. Lin, who was sitting in the corner, was watching with interest.
Chen Chuan said, "While you were talking just now, I took the opportunity to observe your implants. Although they are attached to your body, they require a certain level of conscious effort to activate their functions.
When you need to breathe, you have to force them to expand and create a gap for the oxygen outside to enter. Only when you hold your breath and contract do they become more resilient and difficult to penetrate."
Dr. Lin clapped his hands lightly in admiration, "Well said, young man. Your observation is very detailed."
Fang Dawei's face turned completely cold, and a chill rose in his heart. He said, "So what?"
Chen Chuan gripped the hilt of his sword, slowly raised his arm, and pointed the tip of the sword at Fang Dawei. He said calmly, "This means that your implants are not invincible, so don't talk about being impervious to blades and guns."
Fang Dawei sneered, "It seems we can't negotiate. I can't fight you now, but it's easy to say a few words. It looks like you don't care about the lives of those people from the Patrol Bureau at all?"
Chen Chuan calmly replied, "You won't have that chance." With that, he took a big step forward, raised his Snow Lady Sword, and slashed towards Fang Dawei.
Fang Dawei quickly retreated, but the experimental implants on his body made him feel like he was bound, protecting him while also slowing down his speed and reactions compared to before the implantation. At this moment, his strength was not even three-tenths of what it usually was, and he could only withstand Chen Chuan's slashes.
Chen Chuan had said he could reveal the secret, but in reality, as they fought, with each of Chen Chuan's moves and slashes, it was impossible for Fang Dawei to speak a complete sentence.
As the sword light flashed around him, he instinctively tried to find a chance to breathe.
But he soon realized something was wrong. Chen Chuan's sword was sometimes fast and sometimes slow, with an indescribable rhythm. Every time it hit his weak points, he couldn't catch his breath.
So he could only try to dodge and find an opportunity.
However, Chen Chuan's speed and strength far surpassed his. Whenever he tried to break free, the sword followed like a shadow, as if it were stuck to him.
Due to the intense movement, his oxygen consumption increased, and after holding his breath for a long time, he realized that he would suffocate if he didn't breathe soon. So he tried to expand the membrane and took a breath.
Chen Chuan's eyes flashed, and just as he was inhaling and expanding, the tip of the sword moved forward and pierced Fang Dawei's chest and shoulder. Fang Dawei took a few steps back, and when he subconsciously wiped the blood with his hand, he was shocked and angry to see his hand covered in blood.
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "It seems it works."
Fang Dawei turned and ran towards the second floor, but Chen Chuan quickly followed and slashed at his leg, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground. He crawled a few steps, grabbed a gun from the ground, turned, and fired two shots at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan could see clearly that Fang Dawei's control was poor, and he didn't even aim properly. So he didn't bother to dodge or block, and the bullets went who knows where.
Chen Chuan walked forward, raised his sword, and slashed down. Each time, Fang Dawei had just gotten up, and he was cut down again.
Whenever Fang Dawei tried to breathe, a swift slash would come down, cutting through the membrane. After a while, Fang Dawei was covered in blood, and the clothes and implants on his body were in tatters. He couldn't even get up, just lying there panting.
Chen Chuan walked to the side, picked up a rope with the tip of his sword, and walked over. He knelt on Fang Dawei's slippery back.
First, he tied the rope around Fang Dawei's hips and under his arms, then wrapped it several times around his neck. He stood up and dragged Fang Dawei towards the second floor.
Fang Dawei seemed to realize what Chen Chuan was going to do, and his eyes showed fear. He tried to grab the rope with both hands and kicked his legs continuously.
When they reached the second floor, Chen Chuan tied one end of the rope to a box filled with miscellaneous items, then kicked Fang Dawei down.
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