Am I really hallucinating?

Chapter 464 The Gloom of Jiangwen Street

Yes, we caught up with that group; they were heading towards the factory.

Following closely behind Zheng Fan's car, one of the people in the car was replying to an anonymous email.

This is their information.

Anonymous quickly sent information about the people in the group ahead, but after receiving and quickly browsing through it, the person did not feel relieved.

[Were they originally affiliated with a reputable rating agency in Xixi Keke Street? Could there be some issues behind this?]

Anonymous: [Regardless of whether there's a problem or not, we can't let them investigate further and threaten us. There's a security zone ahead of you before the new industrial zone. I'll disable the few surveillance cameras there to give you ten minutes to deal with them.]

Seeing this, the people on the bus no longer hesitated and lightly tapped their phone screens: [Received.]

He looked up: "Speed ​​up and catch up."

The vehicles following Zheng Fan's party sped up and caught up without any further concealment.

Xiao Zhao glanced at the road ahead and said, "There's a stretch of road with relatively few surveillance cameras. It seems like the other side has targeted a window where they can easily control the risks and intend to take us out there."

“Let’s speed things up too, and give them a surprise,” Zheng Fan said.

The two vans from the Black Sparrow Agency accelerated further, entering the road ahead at an even faster speed, with the Bureau's vehicle following closely behind.

The road surveillance cameras were turned off, and at the same time, the patrol drones in the distance also moved their view away.

Clap!

But the moment the surveillance cameras were turned off, all the streetlights on both sides of the road went out. This area was far from the bustling city center, with little light source, and the road ahead was plunged into darkness as soon as the streetlights were turned off.

Only the headlights of their few vehicles illuminated the road ahead.

They panicked a little, but such a small trick was not enough to scare them.

Soon, their high beams illuminated two vans parked on the side of the road ahead.

Their vehicles immediately moved forward and surrounded the two cars. After getting out and lining up, the two captains at the front exchanged a glance and cautiously approached the two cars. Their fantasy elements and weapons were ready at any moment.

When I got to the car, I shone the flashlight inside, but all I could see was darkness, as if even the flashlight couldn't penetrate the darkness inside the car.

It was as if the inside of both cars was filled with something pitch black.

After exchanging glances, one of the captains stepped back, while the other casually reached out and grabbed the car door.

"You are suspected of committing crimes using superpowers. You will be arrested by the Bureau of Justice. Anyone who resists will be executed on the spot! Don't try to be clever!" the captain shouted as he opened the door, then forcefully pried the car open even though it was locked.

I didn't expect the car to be unlocked at all, and the door was opened very easily.

Whoosh—!
A large number of black creatures rushed out of the car, feathers swirling, birdsong, cat meows, and dog barks all blaring at once, instantly turning the quiet scene into a cacophony.

"What are these!?"

"Eliminate these animals!"

The two captains immediately gave the order, and the surrounding team members also immediately took action, but they fought wildly and it seemed that they hadn't killed anything.

The birds and beasts scattered, and the car was empty!
chap!
Sparks flashed as two lines of fire stretched out one after the other, raising a high wall of fire that illuminated the dim road.

In the firelight, several figures swayed in the flames, like ghostly apparitions.

They were surrounded!
Several sparks fell from the black bird circling in the sky, blasting all the vehicles used by the processing bureau below to pieces. Everything happened in an instant.

By the time they realized what was happening, it was too late.

"Don't be scared, there are more of us, we'll take care of them!"

Although the situation seemed unfavorable, the voices of the two captains calmed the team members down, and they launched an attack on the person in front of them.

"Dash, clear the way!" the relatively thin captain shouted to the other captain.

The temperature around the strong captain who had just gone to open the door plummeted. With a low roar, he punched out a blizzard that extended a path of ice and snow, ready to tear through the wall of fire.

Unexpectedly, a lithe figure suddenly leaped out of the van, which should have been empty, and performed an acrobatic somersault in the air.

Click——

The lighter's flame flashed, and sparks scattered, landing before the advancing icy path. The collision of the two diametrically opposed temperatures—ice and fire—caused a violent explosion.

Sparks and frost fell all around.

By the light of the fire, Dash was able to make out the faces of the people in front of him.

He is the main person in charge and the head of operations of the Black Sparrow Agency. His surname is Zhao. Although he looks very ordinary in the information, the way he is standing casually in front of me now is anything but ordinary, except for his honest face.

"How much time did your boss give you? The excuse of malfunctioning surveillance is convenient, but it seems strange if it takes too long. So you must have been given a time limit? How much?" Xiao Zhao opened and closed the lighter in his hand, with a cigarette in his mouth but not lit, which looked rather awkward.

Dash glided forward, moving incredibly fast; almost in a flash, he was enveloped in a layer of cold, ethereal clothing and approached Xiao Zhao.

Xiao Zhao quickly snapped his fingers, and the cigarette turned into a flame, which he then put on his hand and flicked forward.

boom!
Fire and ice clashed. Xiao Zhao said, "Using ice to lubricate your movements? A subtle and ingenious use. You don't have much time. Five minutes is too little. If we round it up according to common sense, it's about ten minutes. Anything beyond that would be too much."

Dash remained silent, relentlessly attacking Xiao Zhao. Xiao Zhao, however, showed no fear, using both hands and feet. His lighter always managed to accurately spit out sparks that ignited flames around him, deflecting all of Dash's attacks. The high temperature and flames from each explosion always made Dash hesitate to strike.

After several rounds of fighting without success, Dash immediately realized that his opponent was an opponent of equal skill level!

"Song Cheng!" he called out, seeking support from the other captain, but received no response.

"Don't bother looking for him. When you can see him depends on how long that guy wants to play around," Xiao Zhao replied. He added, "We're new here and don't really understand the local rules. We hope the officials in charge will be understanding."

The numerous sounds of lighters being opened and closed, along with explosions, gradually made Dash realize something was wrong, and despite being enveloped in cold air, he still broke out in a cold sweat.

Song Chengdu had no idea when this person had appeared in front of him.

He was dressed in a suit and tie, with his hair slicked back, a black overcoat casually draped over his shoulders, his legs slightly apart, and a smirk that made you want to irritate him.

His greyish-white eyes still shone brightly in the firelight, and sometimes, whether it was my imagination or not, I could see tear-like streaks on his face...

"How long have you been the captain? The concentration of fantasy factor and blood red factor in your body is quite high. With a little more time to settle, you could run for chief, right?" Zhengfan asked curiously.

The person he specifically sought out at this event was undoubtedly the most interesting one among this group.

"What are you trying to say?" Song Cheng had calmed down. "You're clearly quite capable, yet you still want to be someone else's puppet?"

"Gratitude isn't hard to understand, is it?" Song Cheng said coldly.

Zheng Fan nodded: "That's true."

Swish!
Almost without warning, Song Cheng appeared behind Zheng Fan, aiming a chop at Zheng Fan's neck. But just as it was about to strike, he noticed Zheng Fan turn his face to the side, quickly stopped his movement, and retreated to create distance.

He actually reacted to his speed!

Song Cheng opened his eyes wide, and was immediately struck by the immense impact of what he saw.

Even Zhang Xue, that woman, couldn't keep up with his burst speed all the time, but this person did it directly?
"You're very confident in your speed, and your entire body's fantasy factors are trembling. I see, it's heat. Your fantasy factors can absorb the surrounding heat to accelerate your movements? How far can you go?" Zheng Fan spread his hands, his body full of openings as if inviting Song Cheng to demonstrate his strength.

It was seen through at a glance...

What's wrong with this person? It's as if he can directly read the information of the fantasy factor beyond the surface.

Song Cheng walked around Zheng Fan a few steps.

He moved closer to a bonfire.

Click...

In the instant the sparks flew, he started up again. Everything around him slowed down, followed by an icy chill that enveloped his entire body. Only the surrounding temperature could help him melt the "ice" in this state and allow him to maintain normal movement.

He raised his fist and swung it at Zheng Fan.

But halfway there, Zheng Fan suddenly moved as well, throwing a punch that collided with his. The two forces clashed, but Zheng Fan remained unmoved while Song Cheng took two steps back.

The two exchanged a glance, and Song Cheng accelerated again, throwing out both fists simultaneously. Zheng Fan quickly followed suit, and their fists and palms collided one after another, creating shockwaves and explosions that drew the attention of those around them.

A few breaths later, Song Cheng spotted an opening, raised his leg to knee strike Zheng Fan, but Zheng Fan blocked it. At the same time, Song Cheng stomped on the ground and delivered a close-range punch to Zheng Fan's chest.

Bang!
Zheng Fan's feet were on the ground, and his body slid backward uncontrollably, leaning back as if he was about to fall.

"I still have the upper hand in speed..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zheng Fan withdrew his words, completely unharmed, leaving Song Cheng's following words as heavy gasps.

"It is indeed fast, but the actual kinetic energy is not as strong as it looks; it's just a clever way to accelerate," Zheng Fan commented, patting his chest.

"You mean taking shortcuts..."

"Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean to belittle you. My body has limited strength, and relying solely on my physical abilities to consistently match your rate of heat burning is rather unstable. However, I have a more ingenious method than you. For example, I can pay money to gain unparalleled speed for a short period of time, but that's all I can do."

Zheng Fan strode towards Song Cheng.

"You're hallucinating!" Song Cheng suddenly looked at Zheng Fan.

puff!

An arm burst from his chest, spilling out a large amount of his hot blood.

when……

“Your death has value, literal value. I spent 100,000 yuan to deliver this punch, not to increase its power but simply to enhance its speed.”

"Cough!" Song Cheng tried to speak, but could only cough up a large amount of blood.

"This expense is worthwhile, although my concept of money has long since collapsed. So it doesn't really matter. Consider this 100,000 yuan as a farewell gift for being able to touch my body once."

After saying that, Zheng Fan suddenly pulled out his arm and snatched Song Cheng's heart in the process.

Song Cheng's blood stained his white clothes red before he fell into the fire and became firewood.

As Zheng Fan strolled over to Xiao Zhao while wiping his hands, another captain also collapsed in Xiao Zhao's arms.

Xiao Zhao had some frost on him and his skin was a little cracked from the cold, but it didn't matter much, and none of that could stop his hearty and honest smile.

The final result is obvious.

These teams from the processing bureau were completely wiped out, while the Black Sparrow Agency suffered no casualties, only a few minor injuries.

If they were the only ones facing these teams, the situation probably wouldn't be very optimistic. It wasn't because Zheng Fan helped take out a captain; now, even at the cost of serious injury, Xiao Zhao could kill both of them single-handedly.

Zheng Fan's existence primarily served to amplify the abilities of his followers, who were already deeply influenced by his aura, through a form of panic.

Physical activity, resilience, and neural responsiveness...

As long as Zheng Fan is here, he will be a boost to his underlings' overall strength.

In ten minutes, the small agency wiped out the veteran elite team from the processing bureau, including two team leaders.

"Let's go."

Everyone got back on the bus and continued towards their destination.

After some effort, they found a small amount of what they were looking for in a factory in the new industrial zone.

Small quantity.

Xiao Zhao suspiciously sent people to search again, and they collected some more that had slipped through the net, but the quantity was still much less than expected.

"Did I misjudge?" He scratched his head.

Zheng Fan looked them over and said, "No, you're right. The person behind it is very vigilant and more decisive than we thought."

"Before I arrived, when you sensed the undercurrents behind Jiangwen Street and tentatively began your investigation, he probably already noticed some activity. The other party has a very deep control over every corner of Jiangwen Street and didn't underestimate you entirely because of your resume. Just to be on the safe side, some of the goods are probably mobile, and the factories have already been relocated."

"I alerted them," Xiao Zhao said, still feeling somewhat guilty.

"It's okay, just think of the other person as a low-budget Lin Yilin. Does that make you feel better?" Zheng offered a half-hearted attempt at comfort.

"If you were to investigate Lin Yilin in Xixi Keke, it would only be more extreme than this. She would always be one step ahead of you and erase all possible traces. It's not a big problem; we have other routes."

Zheng turned and looked out the window at the night sky: "He's probably keeping an eye on Xiao Lu's situation too."

(End of this chapter)