From Gotham to Night City, my infamy is known to all.

Mr. Li frowned and fell into deep thought.

Leo waited patiently for him to respond, trying his best to remain calm.

【Pure White, I hope I didn't overdo it and mess it up?】

Don't panic. Big companies won't do anything, even if they have guesses, until you actually produce the real alcohol-2 crop. They're good hunters, far more patient than you think.

Security isn't an issue either. With the upgraded core server room and the Gotham City data center under construction, I have more than enough to handle small to medium-sized corporate armies. Once I get the Mother Box, they'll be the ones to fear.

Receiving such a reply put Leo at ease, and he even had the leisure to sample the new cocktail.

After a long period of contemplation, Mr. Li finally looked up at him and said, "I will use my connections to make this deal happen. I will also pass on the message you want to convey in a more tactful way, but you must remember that it's easy to say these things, but if you can't deliver on them, you'll be in big trouble."

“Of course, I know what I’m doing.” Leo extended his hand to him.

“You’d better really have…” Mr. Li sighed and shook hands with him. “…There’s one more thing. This is my business card. If things work out, don’t forget to put in a good word for me.”

This was the second time Leo had received his business card. Unlike the previous incomplete personal business card, this high-end business card with gold foil on a black background displayed his real name and position.

[Li Qixuan – Deputy Director of Security Operations, Kangtao's Night City Branch.]

Leo's eyes lit up.

Kangtao is known for its military technology and armed security. To be able to become the second-in-command of such a department, Mr. Li must be a high-ranking executive!

Rising to Fame: Chapter 256 Intelligence in Hand, Great Success Imminent!

"No problem, I'm a sentimental person and prefer to deal with people I know."

Leo made a promise, which was also what he had previously called "an opportunity to rise to prominence"—as long as he and Kang Tao successfully cooperated, Li Qixuan, as the first person to connect with him, would definitely be one of the beneficiaries, as long as he didn't violate any principles or have his benefits stolen by others.

Considering that his position was a perfect fit, Leo quickly revealed the information:

"Here's the thing, I need a batch of cutting-edge equipment for biological cloning and gene editing. Due to my current special status, it's inconvenient for me to purchase it directly. I need you to do me a small favor."

Li Qixuan looked at him: "You want to buy these devices from Kangtao? These are all items on the controlled goods list..."

"No, I know you have one, but I have a better solution."

"How to say?"

"There's a biotechnology cloning center in Night City, which they claim is used for 'small animal experiments.' But the truth is, everyone knows they're working on human cloning projects. I'm sure they regularly ship equipment to Night City, planning to just rob them!"

"Just rob it? Use the weapons Kangtao sold you to rob biotechnology!?" Li Qixuan was stunned. "If you're going to do that, then I can't sell you the weapons anymore. Aren't you just stirring up trouble!"

"Look, you're in such a hurry again! Let me finish what I have to say..."

Leo sighed dramatically.

"I have three purposes regarding biotechnology—first, to state my position. Second, to show you my methods. Third, to settle a trivial personal grudge."

Since you're in charge of security operations, you must have intelligence on the biotechnology transport team. Give me that, and that's enough. The rest, I'll handle myself.

"This is classified information, don't talk about it like it's supermarket vegetable prices..."

Li Qixuan rubbed his temples, genuinely feeling troubled.

This intelligence is important, given that it involves the transportation routes of a large company. Furthermore, it involves high-tech equipment, the kind whose exports are controlled and difficult to acquire even with money.

But to say it's so important that it can't be revealed wouldn't be an exaggeration.

To put it bluntly, what does the fate of biotechnology have to do with Kangtao? The exorbitant patent fees they collect annually for Alcohol-2 wheat have long been a source of resentment across all levels of society in China.

If we can really get them into a mess, it wouldn't be a bad idea to lend a hand.

After thinking it over, he said carefully, "Biotechnology companies are super companies. Their transportation routes don't need to be carried around, because their floating vehicle fleet is fearless of any challenge."

On this route to Night City, the biotechnology equipment transport convoy is escorted by military technology. Lizards, Griffins, Manticores, and a large number of Pterodactyl drones—all military vehicles permitted to enter Night City will be there. Are you sure you want to rob them?

He thought that saying this would make Leo back down, but to his surprise, the young man's eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if he had heard some pleasant surprise.

What's going on...?

Just as he had expected, Leo was overjoyed—what a super gift package! A complete collection of conventional and special military-grade vehicles, perfect for wreaking havoc in Gotham!

With these steel behemoths, Detroit's Star Labs is like paper; they can be robbed however they want!

"That's great... Ah, I mean, don't worry, I'll be fully prepared to rob them!"

Li Qixuan was completely bewildered.

He once wondered if he was getting old, since he just couldn't understand the thinking of young people at all...

How exactly is he going to manage to rob a combined convoy of biotechnology and military technology vehicles without Kangtao intervening?

Of course, Leo wouldn't tell him his plan; he just kept urging him to quickly produce the detailed information and even thoughtfully gave him a blank separation chip.

After hesitating for a long time, Li Qixuan reached out and took the chip, entering data that did not involve confidential information into it.

Shortly after, Leo obtained this valuable intelligence.

Put everything else aside for now, let's look at the time first.

[Biotechnology Transportation Fleet]

[Mission: Transport scientific research equipment.]

[Destination: Night City, Biotechnology Building.]

[Estimated arrival time: Monday, March 23, 3 PM.]

[Details...]

Leo was overjoyed at having quickly found the key information.

awesome!

There's plenty of time!

He had prepared four plans to acquire the equipment, but the first one was approved!

Robbing a convoy of trucks—that's much better than breaking into a biotechnology research institute, trying your luck at the Dogtown black market, or asking Contour for money.

With the singularity space at his disposal, he can take away the entire convoy along with the corpses of the people, without anyone noticing, giving the big company a real shock!

"Thank you. With this information, leave the rest to us."

Leo was satisfied and drank the wine in one gulp.

Li Qixuan, sitting opposite him, was completely baffled and couldn't figure out how he was going to accomplish this.

Leo kindly advised, "You guys shouldn't get involved in this. Now is not the time for Comto and biotechnology to go to war."

Li Qixuan tried to hold back, but couldn't help rolling his eyes: "Biotechnology is a neutral party. We have no reason or position to go to war with them."

"It will happen, very soon!"

Leo, feeling that they were already acquaintances, leaned over with a grin and patted him on the shoulder.

"Night City is about to undergo a transformation, Mr. Li. As a 'regional governor,' you must seize this opportunity. Here, pay a 50% deposit to show my sincerity!"

He transferred 50 million to the other party's account... and was immediately rejected.

"Don't talk nonsense. There are no such things as regional officials in modern society..." Despite his words, his eyes flickered. "And besides, are you trying to send me to jail by directly stuffing huge sums of money into my personal account?"

Li Qixuan put his sunglasses back on and stood up.

"The arms deal will be handled by the sales department later. If there's nothing else, I have to go now. Oh, and... once you're out of this door, I hope you won't mention our conversation to anyone else."

"the same as you."

The two shook hands again.

Leo then removed the protective measures from the conference room.

Li Qixuan pushed open the door and stepped out. He calmly nodded to the bodyguards, and the three of them quietly left the private room.

Once the door to the private room was completely closed, the members of the Eternal Life Team excitedly squeezed into the conference room, their eyes fixed intently on their captain.

Leo leaned back smugly on the sofa, a glass of cola in his left hand, legs crossed: "Everything's settled, everything went smoothly! Once we take Taipingzhou, Kang Tao will step in and fend off any spying or attacks from other companies!"

“Awesome——!”

The group of friends were completely convinced and praised them from the bottom of their hearts.

Rising to Fame: Chapter 257 Leo's Strategy

Leo enjoyed the compliments from his friends for a while before calming down from his dazed state.

He made several copies of the intelligence on the transport convoy and distributed them to everyone.

“Come and take a look, this is the second step of the plan. We need to take over this convoy. I need the equipment in the vehicles.”

After carefully examining the intelligence, the crowd quickly became agitated.

"A convoy from a biotechnology company!?" Sasha's eyes suddenly lit up. "Great, let's wipe them out!"

"Demon Lizard, Manticore, and Griffin, wow... this is a tough nut to crack. Even ignoring the military-technical soldiers and combat robots, this convoy is not easy to take on."

Jack made this judgment simply by looking at the renowned war vehicles in the convoy.

V and Vera shared the same view, raising the same question in different ways:

"This is a floating convoy. Without ground support, how do you get it to land?"

"It's simple, just shoot them down."

Leo recalled the plan to capture Herman in the game, compared it with the freight route map, modified it, and used it directly for his own purposes.

"To move this convoy, we must do it outside Night City's airspace, preventing them from receiving reinforcements. Look to the southeast of Night City—"

Everyone swiped the large map together, looking in the direction Leo indicated.

“This transport team is from Los Angeles in the southeast. Their route will cross Jackson Plains, a narrow corridor. We’ll start there. That area is bad soil, and even large corporate rescue teams would need some time to get there.”

"I checked the map; there's a satellite power plant over there. We need to storm in, take control of the facility, and use the super-powerful EMP to shoot down the airship. Once—"

“Wait a minute,” V interrupted him. “It sounds feasible for now, but are you sure you can take down an entire airborne convoy with EMP?”

"We don't need to take them all down, just the transport vehicle. The military technology escort convoy must protect this transport vehicle and will inevitably have to come down as well. Of course, it would be best to take them all down, but that depends on whether the attacker responsible for launching the electromagnetic pulse can seize the opportunity."

As Leo spoke, he glanced at Vera.

Clearly, this is the attacker he has chosen.

Vera nodded quickly: "No problem, as long as the formation of the floating caravan isn't too loose, I guarantee I can take them all down in one shot!"

Leo completely trusted V-Zhentian Unit 2's assurances.

"Then let's continue. Once the airborne convoy lands on the ground, the robots and security personnel inside the vehicles will inevitably get off and patrol."

The terrain there is typical of the California desert: dry, open, and boundless, leaving them nowhere to hide.

A strike team consisting of myself, Pure White, and V will be positioned at nearby high ground, ready to end the battle as quickly as possible once they land. Afterwards, a mobile team will provide cover for our withdrawal, and our mysterious ally will handle the rest.

Everyone understood—that Kang Tao would handle the rest, which would indeed provide a great deal of security.

Leo looked around at everyone and clapped his hands: "That's the general plan. This operation involves a large company, so it needs to be kept secret and outsiders can't be involved. Our six-person team, plus at most one local familiar with the area, will be our entire force."

We'll split into two groups. Vera, Jack, Sasha, and the guide, the four of you will go to the satellite power station, shoot down the convoy, and then head towards the landing site. We'll wait for my signal and then provide support. I've already explained the assault team setup, so I won't repeat it. Any further questions?

“Uh…is it too risky for the three of you to take on an entire convoy…” Sasha looked at them worriedly. “How about we wait until we regroup and then attack together as a group of seven?”

Leo shook his head: "Speed ​​is of the essence. Besides us, there are also the Wanderers, the Chaotic Blade Society, and the Night Wanderers in the wasteland. If we wait for them to get involved, the situation will become even more chaotic."

Don't worry, this time the pure white hacker team is the main force. We'll prepare signal boosters and other equipment at the ambush site beforehand, and use the puppets to burn the enemy to death.

Pure White chimed in the team chat, "That's right. I'll start with Contagion and unleash all my combat-specific quick-break attacks in one go. Even if they have military-grade ICE, they won't be able to withstand my attacks. Besides, I'll have V to finish them off, it'll be perfect!"

Sasha considered Pure White's hacking skills and V's terrifying combat prowess, and withdrew her worries.

After a quick discussion, the group verified the feasibility of the plan from various angles and reached a consensus—it is theoretically entirely feasible!

"Then it's settled. March 23rd, attack the biotechnology company's transport convoy!"

Leo downed his cola in one gulp, then happily stretched out his right arm and hooked it around V's neck.

"Of course, we can't just sit idly by before that. Let's get in touch with Adcardo first, and while we're at it, we can clear out those annoying bandits on the Badlands so we can build up our recruitment points later."

"Hmm... Let's start assigning tasks now."

"Jack, I'm giving you two tasks."

First, we need to gather intelligence in the bar lobby and find a driver from Adcado who is familiar with the terrain and smuggling routes. If the driver has a higher family status, it would be even better if he could help us get in touch with the leader as soon as possible.