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Chapter 310 Walking the World in the Name of the Owl

Yong'an Island...

This name is like a thorn buried deep in my heart.

Every time it's mentioned, it brings an overwhelming wave of regret and rage.

He will never forget that stormy night.

That scene was like a scene from hell.

His sworn brother, whom he regarded as family, was Li Chengjun, one of the youngest and most talented cadres in the organization.

He died at the hands of the enemy who suddenly appeared and whom the True Thought Society called "the Child of God".

Their remains were lost, buried in the turbulent, dark, and icy ocean.

And he, Luo Lie, is Li Chengjun's sworn brother.

But they could only watch helplessly as the blurry images transmitted by the relics of the saint were transmitted.

This hatred, this shame, had been building up in his heart for far too long, like a volcano about to erupt.

Now, have clues about the murderer finally surfaced?
Luo Lie took a deep breath, trying to calm the murderous intent surging in his chest.

The truth behind the Yong'an Island incident is known to very few people within the organization.

After the mission failed, he was severely punished by the board of directors.

The opportunity to be transferred to the more powerful experimental department was thus completely lost.

Luo Lie was unwilling to give up so easily, so he swallowed his anger.

Using his access privileges, he worked day and night in the headquarters' database, comparing the patterns on the white demon mask and frantically searching for any possible clues.

Finally, perseverance paid off, and he learned the terrifying meaning behind the mask in a dusty file.

It was a sacred sacrificial object that had been passed down for thousands of years and came from a primitive tribe.

The incomplete records in the dossier subtly point to its origins, which may even far exceed the imagination of human history.

Perhaps it is a relic of a dark civilization that has long been lost to the river of time, symbolizing absolute power and a bloodthirsty desire.

People who wear this mask were called "spirit guides" during tribal times and were given the title "owl".

The so-called "owl" is a mythical bird that devours souls and brings calamity.

Their souls and bodies will be corrupted by the power of the mask, their spirits will be dominated by the desire to kill, turning them into the worst of the worst, the most murderous of the murderers.

Ultimately, by constantly devouring human blood, they evolved into some kind of ultimate creature.

This discovery rekindled Luo Lie's desire for revenge and gave him a clear goal.

In addition to continuing to keep a close eye on the movements of the "True Thoughts Society" on Yong'an Island, he also turned his attention around the world, searching for any clues related to this white demon mask.

Not long ago, the intelligence sent by the Dongdu branch gave him a great boost of spirits.

An unknown expert has appeared in Dongdu who is an enemy of the Noah Organization. He is extremely cruel and slaughtered hundreds of gang members who were involved with the organization in one night.

What caught his attention even more was that some of the mysterious expert's fighting techniques were vaguely similar to those of the enemy on Yong'an Island.

Immediately afterwards, Ghost, a cadre from the East City branch, personally led a team to hunt down the suspect, but was wiped out and his whereabouts became unknown.

Around the same time, another mysterious figure wearing a similar white mask also began to operate in Dongdu, acting in a mysterious and unpredictable manner.

With a skeptical mindset, Luo Lie contacted Feng Jincai, the head of the Dongdu branch, to learn more about the situation.

After obtaining more intelligence, he did not hesitate to volunteer to the board of directors, requesting to come to Dongdu in person to resolve this hidden trouble and also to put an end to that grudge.

At this moment, the conference room, which had been slightly agitated, was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

A suffocating murderous aura pressed down on everyone's hearts like a heavy lead weight.

Whether they were senior staff members or new recruits, everyone subconsciously lowered their breathing, afraid of making the slightest sound and offending this imposing figure.

Xu Hao felt his muscles stiffen all over. He turned his neck slightly, not daring to look directly at the man in the main seat who exuded a terrifying aura.

Fang Cheng's heart trembled slightly when he heard the words "Yong'an Island".

Zhuo Feng, who had consistently performed exceptionally well, now had a fine layer of sweat on his forehead, clearly under considerable pressure.

Seeing Luo Lie's strong reaction, he braced himself and continued, his tone even more certain than before:

"According to the intelligence we have gathered, just days before the attack on the Yong'an Island stronghold, Cheng Jiashu suddenly canceled all his scheduled performances, including the first stop of a national tour that was extremely important to him, citing health reasons and the need for rest!"

"For a whole week, his whereabouts were a mystery. Neither his agency nor the ever-present paparazzi had any concrete information about him."

"And the date he publicly announced as 'recuperating' coincides almost perfectly with the time of the incident on Yong'an Island!"

After Zhuo Feng finished speaking, he shut his mouth and stood respectfully to the side with his hands at his sides.

All eyes turned to Luo Lie, who sat in the main seat, awaiting his final decision.

"good very good!"

Luo Lie's deep voice broke the silence of the conference room, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger.

He slowly raised his head and looked directly at Zhuo Feng:
"Captain Zhuo, you did a good job this time. The intelligence gathering was timely and crucial."

"Once this matter is resolved, I will personally recommend you to the board of directors."

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Feng's face immediately lit up with barely suppressed excitement, and he quickly bowed and said:
"Thank you for your guidance, Minister Luo! I will do my utmost to share the organization's burdens!"

Seeing this, Ma Biao secretly curled his lip.

Xu Hao thought to himself, "This guy usually acts like a genius, but in front of a real leader, he's just like a lapdog."

Luo Lie remained silent for a moment, his fingers tapping lightly on the mahogany table, as if he were weighing something.

Finally, he slowly nodded, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

"In that case, there's nothing to hesitate about."

His gaze shifted, slowly sweeping over everyone present like that of a hawk.

"The day after tomorrow is Saturday. If the weather permits, the operation will be scheduled for that evening, when Cheng Jiashu leaves the orphanage."

Luo Lie's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

"But there are a few points I must emphasize again!"

"Based on the intelligence we have so far, the target Cheng Jiashu is very strong, possibly even stronger than we previously estimated."

"Therefore, during the operation, no one is allowed to be careless, underestimate the enemy, or act rashly!"

"Secondly, although the orphanage is in a relatively remote location, it is still a public place. During the operation, we should try to avoid taking action in densely populated areas to avoid causing large-scale casualties, attracting the intervention of the special search team and the aristocratic families, and bringing unnecessary trouble to the organization."

"This operation must be swift and decisive, with only one main objective—to capture Cheng Jiashu alive!"

"If the situation gets out of control and it becomes impossible to capture them alive, then... kill them without mercy!"

Luo Lie's words were filled with a chilling murderous intent, making the atmosphere in the conference room heavy once again.

Many people wore thoughtful expressions, secretly weighing the risks of this operation.

The meeting then moved into the specific deployment phase.

The meeting was mainly chaired by Station Chief Feng, with Luo Lie occasionally adding a few words on key points. The task assignments for each person were quickly finalized.

The core raid and capture mission was naturally handled by Zhuo Feng and Poison Scorpion, two level-8 cadres whom Station Chief Feng trusted most.

In addition, there are four other Level 7 officers who excel in speed and stealth, each leading an action team composed of elite members and ordinary team members from within the organization.

They will divide their forces into six groups, forming a pincer movement from different directions to surround the orphanage, creating a tight net to ensure that their target, Cheng Jiashu, cannot escape. Local strongmen like Ma Biao will be responsible for perimeter security, clearing the area, and providing follow-up support.

Ensure the area of ​​operation is free from external interference, handle any emergencies that may arise, and support other combat teams.

As for Xu Hao, he was naturally assigned to Ma Biao's team to assist Ma Biao in controlling the external situation.

Xu Hao was naturally happy with this arrangement, feeling a sense of ease and secretly pleased.

Following Brother Biao means you get to eat meat and don't have to take too many risks; it's practically a dream job.

Ma Biao also seemed indifferent, even patting his chest to assure Station Chief Feng that entrusting the peripheral matters to him would ensure absolute success.

The meeting lasted for nearly an hour and a half.

The specific plan, codenamed "Operation Demon Hunter," was finalized and the operation concluded in a slightly tense atmosphere.

With varying expressions, the people got up one after another and left the conference room in twos and threes.

Some looked grave and hurried along, clearly eager to return and make preliminary preparations for Saturday's operation.

Some were relatively relaxed, whispering with acquaintances, seemingly quite confident about their next move.

Xu Hao and Liu Yu followed Ma Biao and walked out.

"Brother Biao, what do you think of this operation...? Is it reliable?"

Xu Hao lowered his voice, leaned closer to Ma Biao, and asked somewhat uncertainly.

Ma Biao chuckled, patted Xu Hao on the shoulder, and said in a similarly low voice:

"Don't worry, Haozi, there are tall guys to hold up the sky if it falls."

"We'll just follow behind, cheering and picking up the scraps."

"If there's any real danger, I'll be the first to get you out of here, and I'll make sure you're completely unharmed!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao felt somewhat relieved and quickly thanked him.

"Then I'll have to rely entirely on Brother Biao for help!"

"But speaking of which, Haozi, you should give it your all when you get the chance."

Ma Biao changed the subject and said earnestly:
"I heard that the new Minister Luo has very high standards for his subordinates and can't tolerate the slightest imperfection."

"If you can achieve something great for him, your future will be limitless. You might even be transferred to headquarters..."

Xu Hao nodded repeatedly in agreement, verbally agreeing but secretly plotting in his heart.

The target of this operation, that "Smiling Demon," is abnormally powerful.

Even the level 8 "Ghost" leader has fallen, so it's safer for a mere level 6 member like myself to just stay behind and do nothing.

Let big shots like Zhuo Feng and Poison Scorpion worry about making meritorious contributions; my own life is more important.

Fang Cheng overheard Xu Hao's ulterior motives perfectly clearly.

This guy is quite self-aware; he knows what it means to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.

Through his pupils, I looked out at the huge floor-to-ceiling window.

The gray rain curtain, like a giant dome, shrouded the entire bustling city in a hazy mist.

Skyscrapers appear and disappear in the mist, like a mirage.

A moment later, Fang Cheng withdrew his gaze and terminated the connection.

Consciousness, like the receding tide, slowly withdrew from Xu Hao's perception and returned to his body.

Inside the unfinished apartment, he sat cross-legged, slowly opening his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

This projection of consciousness deep into enemy territory was undoubtedly a huge success.

Not only did they sit in on the secret meeting of the Noah Organization's Eastern Capital branch, but they also obtained a great deal of important intelligence.

The target of the "Demon Hunt" operation is the idol singer Cheng Jiashu, also known as the Smiling Demon.

The composition of Noah's organization's power in the Eastern Capital branch has also become relatively clear.

Among the elite members present, senior cadres such as Zhuo Feng, Poison Scorpion, Ma Biao, and Chen Rui, as well as Station Chief Feng, who appears slick but is actually quite cunning, are all individuals who require close attention.

As for Minister Luo, who came down from headquarters to provide support...

Although Fang Cheng could not directly experience that substantial pressure.

However, based on Xu Hao's perception and the terrified silence of the people around him, one thing could be clearly determined.

Minister Luo's strength far surpasses that of everyone present, and even far surpasses that of the level 8 cadre ghost he killed!
The next step is to figure out how to use this intelligence to maximize our own interests.

Fang Cheng stood up from the cold cement floor and stretched his somewhat stiff limbs.

Thoughts raced through his mind as he quickly analyzed the current situation.

Should we remind our "old friend"—Cheng Jiashu?
If Cheng Jiashu is successfully apprehended, the suspicion against him will certainly be cleared very quickly.

Once the Noah Organization learns that the operation went wrong and that the real culprit is someone else, it will inevitably reopen the investigation.

Especially that Minister Luo.

Judging from his previous behavior, he probably had an unusual relationship with Li Chengjun, whom he killed.

It is likely that the search for the true culprit in the Yong'an Island incident will only become more relentless.

Sooner or later, I will be exposed to their sight.

What if Cheng Jiashu gets into trouble during this "Demon Hunting Operation" and is killed by the Noah Organization?

At first glance, it seems that there is no way to verify the truth, and the truth is buried.

After Noah's Ark organization has achieved its great success, it may temporarily lower its guard.

However, a misunderstanding is still a misunderstanding.

If I were to clash with members of that organization again in the future, they would only need to pay a little attention to notice something amiss in my behavior.

When the lie is exposed, the situation you face will only become more dangerous.

Fang Cheng carefully weighed the various possibilities, constantly simulating them in his mind.

After much thought, Cheng Jiashu, who was alive and had broken ties with the Noah Organization, was undoubtedly of the greatest value to him.

He can become an excellent target to draw most of the enemy's attention.

This allows them to gain more time and space for growth and action.

With this in mind, Fang Cheng had already made up his mind.

Cheng Jiashu must be saved.

However, we cannot go directly to rescue them.

Since the Noah Organization has already identified Cheng Jiashu as the murderer who has caused them so much trouble, why not go with the flow and turn the tables on him?

Should we continue to muddy the waters, definitively confirm Cheng Jiashu's true identity as the culprit, and make the situation even more unpredictable?

Fang Cheng's lips curled slightly as he looked at the white mask hidden in his handbag.

I already have a preliminary plan in mind.

(End of this chapter)