What aunt? They are obviously sisters.

Outside the laboratory, the night enveloped the earth, and the air was filled with a faint smell of gunpowder and burning.

Li Ming, Ayako and Qianying had just left the protective area of ​​the laboratory when they heard the roar of a vehicle engine in the distance. The harsh sound of tires rubbing against each other broke the quiet night.

"They are coming." Li Ming stopped and looked around with a cold look. He could sense the hostility in the air.

Ayako asked nervously: "What should we do next? We are completely exposed!"

"Go east." Qianying quickly pointed to the path in the distance, "There is a dense forest over there that can temporarily cover our evacuation."

As soon as he finished speaking, a sharp gunshot was heard from behind. The bullet flew over the heads of the three people and hit the street lamp next to them. Sparks flew everywhere, and the dim light instantly became even weaker.

"Run!" Li Ming made a quick decision and took the lead to rush towards the path.

The enemy's pursuit was extremely swift, with vehicles and armed units following closely behind. The pursuers were obviously elites sent by the Freemasons, and their equipment and tactics far surpassed those of ordinary soldiers. While running, Li Ming punched and smashed the incoming missiles, buying time for Ayako and Qianying behind him.

"Their firepower is too strong!" Ayako gasped, looked back and found that the enemy was less than a hundred meters away.

"Keep running!" Li Ming said in a deep voice, with a cold look in his eyes, "As long as we enter the dense forest, their advantage will be weakened."

The three finally rushed into the dense forest. The dense tree canopy blocked the moonlight, and it was dark all around. Li Ming stopped and listened to the movements around him. He whispered, "Split up. Qianying, go left and find the exit. Lingzi, follow me."

Qianying nodded and quickly disappeared among the shadows of the trees, while Li Ming took Lingzi to the other side of the deep forest. Not long after they started moving, they heard a low roar coming from the depths of the dense forest, like a wild beast or some unknown creature.

Ayako asked nervously, "What...is that sound?"

Li Ming looked solemn: "They brought transformed extraordinary people."

Almost at the same time, a huge black shadow jumped out of the bushes and rushed towards Li Ming. It was a strange monster with thick limbs, scarlet eyes, and a disgusting black liquid dripping from the corners of its mouth.

"Ayako, be careful!" Li Ming quickly pushed Ayako away, and then faced the monster's attack. His fist collided with the monster's claws, making a deafening sound.

Ayako got up from the ground, drew her dagger, and prepared to join the battle. However, she soon discovered that there was more than just one monster in the dark shadows of the dense forest. More scarlet eyes could be vaguely seen among the surrounding trees, and they were approaching quietly.

"The situation is not good." Ayako said in a low voice, with a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

Li Ming punched the monster in front of him and ordered in a low voice: "Ayako, find a chance to leave here! I will hold them back!"

"No!" Ayako said stubbornly, "I won't leave you alone!"

"Be obedient!" Li Ming said sternly, his eyes revealing unquestionable firmness.

Ayako gritted her teeth and finally nodded: "Be careful!"

She turned and ran deep into the forest, while Li Ming fought the monsters alone. His movements were swift and fierce, and each punch contained great power, pushing back the transformed extraordinary people. However, the number of enemies was too large, and his physical strength began to gradually deplete.

"It must be solved as soon as possible..." Li Ming gritted his teeth and suddenly rushed towards one of the monsters. He seized the opportunity and smashed the monster's head with one punch, but then more monsters pounced on him and surrounded him in the center.

At this critical moment, a familiar figure leaped out from the shadows of the trees, and a sharp dagger flew through the air, accurately piercing the neck of a monster.

"Qianying?" Li Ming was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted and fought side by side with Qianying. Qianying said coldly: "I went around and found that only your side is the most troublesome. Ayako is close to the exit, I asked her to wait for us there."

"Let's solve it quickly!" Li Ming said in a deep voice. The two cooperated well and killed the surrounding monsters one by one.

When the last monster fell, the two were already covered in blood and gasping for breath. But they did not stop for a moment and quickly ran towards the exit of the dense forest.

At the exit, Ayako was waiting anxiously. When she saw Li Ming and Qianying return safely, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.

"Let's go!" Li Ming said briefly, and the three of them quickly left the dense forest and disappeared into the night.
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Chapter 11: Lurking in the Shadows
The morning light shone through the clouds, and the three found an abandoned factory building as a temporary hiding place. Li Ming stood by the window, observing the movement in the distance, while Ayako sat in the corner, checking her equipment. Qianying was busy checking the data files brought out from the laboratory.

"This data is too important." Qianying whispered, frowning, "It not only records the process of genetic modification, but also involves Yingxue Qianying's experimental project. She is known as the core test subject of the 'God Gene' and has a special bloodline..."

"Then what?" Li Ming turned around and asked.

"I'm still analyzing it, but what is certain is that the goal of the Freemasons is not just to create extraordinary people." Qianying looked solemn, "They are trying to find something that can change the direction of human evolution. And Yingxue Qianying is likely to be the key."

"Where is Sakurayuki Chikage now?" Ayako interrupted.

Qianying shook her head: "The data mentioned that she was transferred to a more secret base near Kyoto. But the specific location was not detailed."

"Then we can only continue to track her down." Li Ming said coldly, "No matter how much it costs, I will find her."

As the three were discussing, a strange noise suddenly came from outside. Li Ming immediately became alert and put his hand on the dagger at his waist. He whispered, "Someone is coming."

The factory door was slowly pushed open, and a tall black figure appeared at the door. He was wearing a black windbreaker and a metal mask, and was followed by several well-equipped armed men.

"Li Ming, I finally found you." The black shadow's voice was low and cold, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

Li Ming narrowed his eyes and asked coldly: "Who are you?"

"Yingsi, the Masonic hunter." The shadow slowly stepped forward, "I have been ordered to bring you and your companions back."

"Under orders?" Li Ming sneered, his tone revealing disdain, "It seems you don't know who I am."

Yingsi did not answer. He raised his hand and a dark mist surged out from his palm, instantly covering the entire factory.

“Black fog ability…” Qianying’s expression suddenly changed, “Be careful! This is a high-level space control ability!”

Li Ming snorted coldly and rushed towards Ying Si without hesitation. His fist, with the force of breaking through the air, directly hit Ying Si's face. However, the fist passed through Ying Si's body, as if it hit a piece of empty air.

"In my territory, you have nowhere to escape." Ying Si sneered, his low voice coming from the black fog.

The black fog gradually became thicker, making it impossible to tell the direction or see each other's figures.

Li Ming clenched his fists, and the only sound in his ears was his own heartbeat. (End of this chapter)