Comprehension against the sky, creating the Five Thunders in the real world

Yu Feng initially thought it was his imagination, but the sound continued to echo in his ears.

The sound seemed to originate from inside the cave.

Something's wrong! Yu Feng immediately became alert and subconsciously stood up to protect Wang Baozi. After briefly checking Wang Baozi's condition, he came to a new conclusion.

If I'm not mistaken, it shouldn't be long before Wang Baozi wakes up.

Wang Baozi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and his fingers twitched occasionally—signs that he was about to wake up from his coma. After being unconscious for so long, it was indeed time for him to wake up.

……

He felt as if he had just had a very long dream.

In his dream, he was taken to a secret base in the Kunlun Mountains. While unconscious, Lin Beichen and his team successfully completed the extermination mission.

"Why haven't you woken up yet, you brat?"

"The mission is complete, it's time for us to head down the mountain." He faintly heard a call.

Wang Baozi subconsciously opened his eyes, and then saw a familiar scene. Where was he? Had they not started their operation yet? Wasn't this the cave he had just been in?

He was a little confused.

Logically, he should be with Lin Beichen and the others, so why was he all alone in the cave? Wait, there was someone else in the cave—Yu Feng. Yu Feng also looked at him. Wang Baozi's awakening relieved Yu Feng slightly, because he had discovered a secret within the cave.

As he said, the cave is extremely secluded and is particularly suitable for Tibetans.

"Crack, click, click."

"Bang bang bang!" The sound of metal turnstiles and ice blocks came from the air, accompanied by a cracking sound.

Judging from the source of the sound, it should be coming from underground behind.

Wang Baozi woke up but didn't have time to speak to Yu Feng. He heard the strange noise, but didn't ask any unnecessary questions. He simply gave Yu Feng a knowing look.

Regardless of what happened before, the key is to solve the current problem first.

Yu Feng told him not to alert the enemy and to wait for the right opportunity to act.

Then, Yu Feng went to the ice wall about three zhang away from Wang Baozi. Standing there, he could clearly feel the vibrations. There must be something unknown beneath it, perhaps rare and exotic animals from the mountains, or perhaps...
You can already faintly hear some noisy conversations from below.

The enemy's numbers were clearly more than a handful, and the two of them might not be able to hold them off. Of course, this was just Wang Baozi worrying too much; given the terrain, they might not necessarily lose.

The opening carved out below is not large, making it a truly impregnable pass.

Yu Feng alone can guard this cave entrance; there's no need for Wang Baozi to intervene.

"With this thing, why would I be afraid of their numbers? If we can't catch them, we can just kill them all."

Yes, they have the advantage of location, so they have nothing to fear.

After Wang Baozi figured this out, he couldn't help but feel a little excited.

He looked Yu Feng up and down, his gaze finally settling on the pistol Yu Feng was carrying. To be honest, he had been wanting to try out the gun for a while.

Now, the opportunity has come.

After a moment's thought, he said, "I can't just stand by and watch. Let me play with this gun; maybe I can be of help."

"I can't mess around with grenades, I'll help you hold the gun."

Based on his gaming experience, Wang Baozi said these words.

Yu Feng did not refuse.

He gave a brief explanation of how to use the firearm and then handed it to Wang Baozi. After spending some time together, he had come to accept Wang Baozi, and they considered each other friends.

……

Meanwhile, Nara Kotsubaki, who was collecting items at the base, had a complicated expression.

He knew there were other survivors at the hideout, but he chose to keep it a secret.

Nara Kotsubaki hesitated, considering whether to escape with the survivors, perhaps there was still a chance.

But the surviving researchers threatened Nara Kotsubaki, preventing him from escaping with them.

They said that Nara Kotsubaki had already been exposed, and that staying with them would only implicate everyone. Nara Kotsubaki understood this, but he just couldn't swallow his anger.

"They promised to share life and death, and go through thick and thin together. Haha, it was just talk."

“If we really encounter danger, we’ll all just look after ourselves, and I’ll be ostracized by you all.”

Looking back, he had the chance to escape with these people, but he was left behind as bait.

"Since you are so heartless, don't blame me for being unjust."

"There's an old Chinese saying, 'If a man doesn't look out for himself, he'll be damned by heaven and earth.'" Nara Kotsubaki had already planned his escape route. He had heard that Lin Beichen had special methods to deduce other strongholds, a conclusion he drew from overhearing Lin Beichen's conversation with Zhang San.

But this comes at a price, reportedly the price the person involved has to pay with their life.

I am merely a pawn being used temporarily; once I lose my usefulness, the outcome is uncertain.

He wanted to fight for himself and didn't want his life to end like this. He planned to confess everything to Lin Beichen. Researchers like them usually have their own beliefs and convictions, and in most cases, they wouldn't provide intelligence.

But that's the case in most cases, not always.

Nara Kotsubaki was young and not particularly interested in biochemical research; he was more interested in the potential profits it could bring. If it weren't for the money, he wouldn't have taken such a big risk to come to China. In fact, he would have preferred to make money peacefully in Japan.

But there's nothing I can do; my abilities simply don't allow it.

He was a highly authoritative figure in biochemical research, and even if he didn't want to come, his superiors wouldn't allow it.

Ultimately, he was forced to come to China under a combination of coercion and enticement.

At first, he was very resistant, but as time went on, he gradually adapted. The Kunlun Mountain stronghold was very well hidden. Other strongholds in other areas were discovered one after another because of the videos uploaded by Wang Baozi, but the Kunlun Mountain stronghold remained undetected.

But to everyone's surprise, the accident still happened.

The most unlikely thing has happened.

"Master, I have information to report to you. Please forgive me for keeping it from you before."

Nara Kotsubaki left the base and hurriedly caught up with Lin Beichen and the others.

Originally a large group, only Lin Beichen and Sha Polang remained. He happened to witness Sha Polang speaking to Lin Beichen with a face full of gratitude.

On the surface, he said nothing, but in his heart he was thinking:

"Perhaps following this master won't be so bad. As long as I make enough contributions, I should be able to save my life. As long as I can live, there is still hope."

Nara Tsubaki understands the saying, "It's better to live a miserable life than to die a good death."

Even if something happens that he doesn't want to happen, he can choose to accept it.

Having come this far, we have no choice but to accept reality.

If you can't resist it, then try to enjoy it.

At least, Lin Beichen isn't bad-looking.

No one knew what Nara Kotsubaki was thinking, and Lin Beichen couldn't guess either. Of course, none of that mattered. What mattered was the information Kotsubaki would provide and his cooperative attitude—that was what Lin Beichen truly wanted.

That said, why did Lin Beichen let Nara Kotsubaki return to the base alone? Was it because he unconditionally trusted Nara Kotsubaki? Impossible.

Or was it because he was so infatuated with Nara Kotsubaki's beauty that he decided to turn a blind eye?
Actually, it was because he had already discovered that there was a group of "rats" in that secret hideout. But even if he caught them on the spot, it wouldn't help much with the subsequent operations.

We've already arrested enough people; arresting another batch won't make much difference.

In contrast, Lin Beichen needs an obedient and cooperative insider.

But finding a cooperative researcher from Japan is easier said than done.

Through observation, Lin Beichen discovered that Nara Kotsubaki seemed to be somewhat ostracized, which is why he let Nara Kotsubaki stay.

It wasn't because Nara Kotsubaki was pretty or had a good figure; Lin Beichen wasn't that superficial. Everything was part of his plan.

This is only part of the plan.

Lin Beichen was not surprised that the other party would come out and reveal their true colors.

"Have you thought it through? If you choose to come to me, I hope you will tell me everything you know wholeheartedly. Don't even think about going back to Japan. Just live in China from now on. I can guarantee that you can spend the rest of your life in China safely."

Another reason is that Lin Beichen chose Nara Kotsubaki because he had never had the blood of a Chinese person on his hands.

Regardless of whether he was indirectly responsible for the killings, Lin Beichen didn't want to get involved.

What does it matter if he lives, as long as the goal is achieved? It doesn't matter.

There are no permanent enemies, only permanent benefits.

Enemies can become friends if the benefits are sufficient.

Of course, some fundamental principles cannot be changed by interests.

Nara Kotsubaki was chosen by Lin Beichen only because he wasn't a bloodthirsty person. If he had, Lin Beichen wouldn't have had any expectations of him. At worst, he'd just lose some lives, and after expending energy through deduction, he could find other clues.

"I've made up my mind, and I don't regret it."

Nara Kotsubaki made her stance clear.

At the same time, he told the truth about the escapees in the stronghold in great detail, without holding back anything.

He even recounted how he got involved in the biochemical project.

Whether she was trying to defend herself or confide in someone, Lin Beichen didn't care. He didn't want to know about Nara Kotsubaki's past; he just wanted a pawn he could use.

Nara Kotsubaki can bring him enough benefits.

As long as this woman can save him trouble, he can choose to turn a blind eye.

Time is life, and intelligence is a crucial factor in determining the outcome of a battle.

A war without gunfire is raging between the land of cherry blossoms and China.

Sha Po Lang, standing beside Lin Beichen, watched all this silently, his heart filled with complex emotions.

Looking at Nara Kotsubaki, he seemed to see his former self.

There was a time when I was in the same situation as Nara Kotsubaki.

For some reason, he felt a sense of kinship with Nara Kotsubaki.

At the same time, he grew increasingly awe of Lin Beichen. This guy's grasp of human nature was so precise that even Sha Po Lang wouldn't doubt that he was a devil.

Perhaps only the devil could so precisely control people's hearts.

"The secret escape routes are nearby; there are two in total."

“I’ve already seen one of them, and they didn’t go through it.”

Before Lin Beichen could give any instructions, Nara Kotsubaki eagerly explained her analysis.

With Nara Kotsubaki leading the way, the rest of the operation will definitely go very smoothly.

As they got closer to their destination, Lin Beichen and Sha Polang's expressions became increasingly strange, which made Nara Kotsubaki feel uneasy.

He wondered if he had done something wrong, or if these two people didn't believe him.

If that's the case, then it's understandable.

But if they didn't trust themselves, why would they let them lead the way?

This is a self-contradictory problem, and there must be other reasons behind it.

"What a coincidence! It seems like even God is on our side."

"The people of Japan have committed so many evil deeds that even God couldn't stand it anymore."

A faint smile curved Lin Beichen's lips; it all seemed preordained. Wasn't this the very place where they first settled? So this was the escape route. Yu Feng should be inside; he had blocked the original entrance with ice and snow.

Why did he do that? The reason is simple: Wang Baozi was unconscious at the time.

The wind and snow outside were too strong, and to prevent Wang Baozi from getting sick, Yu Feng blocked the exit.

Therefore, they can only get out with the help of external forces.

“This is it, Master,” Nara Kotsubaki said respectfully.

He then noticed that Sha Po Lang and Lin Bei Chen looked strange.

Sha Po Lang was filled with complex emotions. He hadn't expected things to develop so dramatically, and it all seemed to indicate that the operation in the Sakura Kingdom would fail.

Does the concept of cause and effect and retribution really exist?

For some inexplicable reason, Sha Po Lang felt as if a pair of eyes were watching the entire Kunlun Mountain. Considering that Nara Kotsubaki was practically one of his own, and seeing his bewildered expression, Sha Po Lang decided after some deliberation to offer him a few words of explanation.

After spending time together, he also came to understand Lin Beichen's personality.

He probably knew who Lin Beichen was.

As long as he doesn't do anything that crosses the line or violates principles, Lin Beichen won't care too much.

As long as you work diligently for him and don't try to scheme against him, nothing will happen.

There aren't many formalities or restrictions around Lin Beichen; you don't need to be so restrained.

Do whatever you want, as long as it doesn't affect efficiency.

For example, Nara Kotsubaki calls Lin Beichen "master." Lin Beichen is actually a little uncomfortable with such a trendy way of addressing her, but considering that this might be Nara Kotsubaki's special hobby, Lin Beichen eventually just turns a blind eye and lets her do as she pleases.

In any case, the form of address isn't very important; what matters is that the other party is genuinely willing to cooperate.

"So, there are still two people inside..." Nara Tsubaki's mouth gaped open slightly, her face filled with disbelief. At the same time, she was also glad she had made the choice earlier.

If I had chosen to collude with those people before, I would have no chance to escape now.

Fortunately, his former colleagues disliked him, thinking he might be a burden to them, and refused to let him escape with them. If they had let him come along, he might have actually chosen to run away.

Nara Kotsubaki isn't stupid, so why would she obediently follow Lin Beichen's orders?

He had no choice but to accept it all.

The main reason he chose to compromise before was because he was resentful of his colleagues, and secondly, because he didn't want to die. (End of Chapter)