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

Forget it, it doesn't matter.

After testing, the invisibility cloak proved to be quite effective when the user remained stationary.

"The invisibility effect lasts for 5.15 seconds. Each use requires the built-in battery to recharge the electronic components, and the interval between uses is one and a half minutes, which is basically consistent with the manual. With this equipment and S.A.S.S., my success rate in stealth approaching will be much higher."

V is a pragmatist and is fairly satisfied with this equipment.

Leo also tried it on a few times and reluctantly agreed with her opinion.

When they finished packing their equipment and returned to the garage, the team that raided the power plant had already assigned their respective tasks.

“We’ve decided to prioritize the infiltration plan. If we’re discovered, we’ll switch to a full-scale assault. Vera, Jack, and I will go into the power plant, while Parnan will provide support outside.”

Sasha explained their plan to Leo.

It was only then that Leo learned that Vera and Jack had also installed Sianwistan, thus joining the ranks of top mercenaries.

Now we don't have to worry about insufficient combat power.

The fact that everyone is secretly getting stronger puts a lot of pressure on him.

As the captain, he also needs to become stronger!

The squad, now expanded to six, gathered to discuss their battle plan, striving for absolute certainty.

Afterwards, Jack was responsible for picking up Old Vivi.

Leo made an excuse to drive away the van loaded with large equipment to a secluded location and put the equipment into the space.

As a bodyguard, V naturally had to accompany him.

With nothing to do, Liu Ling, Meng Yiling, Qi Si, Wu Jiu, Jiu, and Shou decided to modify and upgrade Panan's Mackintosh "Warhorse".

“I have a lot of suitable parts here, why don’t we give your car a proper makeover?”

Panan had to admit that Vera's offer was tempting, but—"I don't have much money on me, so be careful what you say..."

Those brand-new, unopened parts are all high-end products, many of which are intended for professional sports cars.

Vera generously replied, "It's alright, this garage is a shared facility for the team. Feel free to use the software or hardware; Leo said so!"

Panan's lips trembled slightly: "Then, then pack more!"

"Alright! Watch me!"

"Let me help too. The parameters of your vehicle-mounted turret aren't quite right; you could optimize them."

The three ladies happily got to work.

Half an hour later, Leo and V returned in an empty truck and found Old V walking alone in the garage.

As for Jack, as a car modification enthusiast, he has already gone to help with the manual labor and learn from others along the way.

Vehicle modification is obviously a big project; even with everyone working together, it wasn't finished until noon.

V went home briefly to prepare lunch for everyone.

After eating and drinking their fill, the group drove to the eastern suburbs.

Along the way, they saw far more NCPD police cars than usual, as if the entire police department had been mobilized.

It seems the commotion last night was quite significant.

When we arrived near Hongfeng Pass, something even more absurd happened—there was a traffic jam!

Despite being the most desolate and remote area on the edge of Night City, the streets were completely jammed.

They crawled along at a snail's pace for more than ten minutes before finally reaching the intersection and seeing the reason for the traffic jam.

Traffic control!

The NCPD set up a temporary checkpoint at Hongfeng Pass to inspect passing vehicles.

"What's going on? When did these cops become so dedicated?"

V leaned against the window, curiously gazing outside.

Perhaps it was her own "living Yama aura" that took effect, because a gunfight broke out without warning not far from everyone.

The attackers were a group of people dressed as street mercenaries, who poured out of two vans in large numbers, outnumbering the police.

However, the police officers were prepared this time and used the Emperor 720 armored vehicle to launch a counterattack.

The street shootout escalated to a fever pitch from the very beginning.

The intense gunfire and stray bullets flying everywhere terrified passersby, who scattered and fled.

Just as Leo decided to do something, he suddenly heard a shout—"They're from the Chaotic Blade Society!"

The one who shouted was a mercenary; he and his companions were sitting in the back of the van.

These words immediately stirred up a hornet's nest, and many people who were not directly involved became interested.

Their prosthetic eyes lit up, scanning for the identities of the group of men who had attacked the police.

When they heard the words "Chaotic Knife Society," they instantly transformed into exemplary citizens who acted bravely and righteously.

"They're the Chaotic Blade Society! Kill them!!"

The car windows rolled down, the doors opened, and all sorts of firearms were aimed at the criminals, who were then fired without hesitation!

bang bang bang-

A hail of bullets fired from behind instantly felled a group of attackers.

The members of the Chaotic Blade Society were also shocked: they had only wanted to escape from the city, but who would have thought that these policemen who usually just loafed around would set up a temporary checkpoint!

Now that their whereabouts have been exposed, given their current situation, things are probably in serious trouble.

Their hunch was right; even passersby eagerly pulled out guns and aimed them at their heads…

Except for the people who remained in the van and struggled for a moment, crashing into several road bollards, everyone else was shot dead on the spot.

Then an even more magical scene unfolded.

Mercenaries, passersby, and police officers argued over the ownership of the thugs' bodies, each claiming to have killed them.

"So the reason these cops are running around everywhere is that they're looking for members of the Chaotic Blade Gang and the Night Wanderer, so they can collect the bounty from you?"

V's expression froze.

"Wait...can the bounty police also claim their rewards?"

Vera asked curiously as well.

Leo's lips twitched: "Theoretically, of course. My purge order only said to offer a bounty on their heads. Anyone within Night City can accept the commission."

"Given this trend of everyone wanting to kill them, this Chaotic Blade Society in Night City probably won't last more than a week."

V gives his own judgment.

Leo glanced at the bounty account; the first digit was already 6. From yesterday until now, at least two or three hundred more members of the Chaotic Blade Society have died.

"People die for wealth, birds die for food. The ancients were truly wise..."

The chaos lasted for a while before the bystanders were the first to be eliminated, driven away by the police and mercenaries. They argued a few more times before barely reaching a consensus.

What should have been a high-profile scene of police and civilians working together to suppress bandits turned into a farce.

Shortly after, the police quickly cleared the scene and waved enthusiastically to the cars behind, signaling them to hurry up and get checked.

The three vehicles of the Immortal Squad also lined up and entered the checkpoint. The police could tell from the vehicles that they were definitely not related to the Chaotic Blade Gang. After a simple inspection, they were allowed to pass.

As Leo left the checkpoint, he also caught a glimpse of an acquaintance—River Ward, a rare good cop in Night City.

Unfortunately, he was in the opposite lane, so I'd have to wait until the return trip to chat with him.

Chapter 292 The Reborn Stone Ridge Town

Half a day later, we returned to the eastern suburbs.

The scene before us, however, was quite different.

Private cars are almost nowhere to be seen on the roads; instead, there are modified vehicles equipped with bulletproof steel plates.

Through the half-lowered car window, you could see fully armed mercenaries chatting and laughing.

If you want to hear what they're saying, just turn on the public channel and everything will be clear.

Mercenary A: Good afternoon, fellow mercenaries! How was your haul this morning? Anyone kind enough to give directions on the way back? Where are the best places to find long-legged money chips?

Mercenary B: You're too late. The smart prey fled overnight and gathered in the large strongholds. The dumber ones, or those who weren't well-informed, were almost all killed yesterday and this morning.

Mercenary A: Damn, I should have drunk less last night. I woke up to the extermination order, and I didn't even get a sip of soup…

Mercenary C: If you really want to try, you can go southeast and try your luck. There's an abandoned cement factory there, which is the headquarters of the Night Wanderers. I heard that small groups of Night Wanderers are still retreating in that direction.

Mercenary B: Just a heads-up, the prey are all on edge right now, they'll shoot anyone they see. You'd better close the windows, don't be reckless!

Mercenary A: Thanks, brothers! Let's go try our luck; if we run into one, it won't be a wasted effort!

Mercenary B: Go ahead, just don't go to the border checkpoint. I heard that some mercenaries spent a lot of time driving their prey out of the wilderness, only to have the border control troops take advantage of them.

Mercenary A: The cops are robbing in the city, the company's army is robbing at the border checkpoint, these bastards…

Listening to the heated discussion on the public channel, Leo turned to V beside him: "I think your judgment is too conservative. I bet Luan Dao won't live more than three days."

Panan's voice came through the walkie-talkie: "In less than three days, I heard from people in the family that the leaders have organized more than three hundred people and are going to destroy all the strongholds except the abandoned factory today, completely isolating that area."

"That's insane! You've set the entire eastern suburbs on fire..."

V leaned lazily against the car door, deeply regretting that he hadn't fired a single shot in this battle.

Leo laughed and accepted her compliment.

Thanks to him, these malignant tumors entrenched in the eastern suburbs were completely eradicated.

Before long, order and prosperity will return to this land. At the same time, his fame will reach the ears of the seven states, laying the foundation for future cooperation.

After driving for another ten minutes under the blazing sun, they arrived at the camp for homeless people.

Without turning off the engine or getting out of the car, Leo simply sent a text message, and a large group of people ran out from the shade and started the large trucks and small trucks parked outside the camp.

Leo asked on the public channel, "Sol, is everyone here?"

"Everything's ready, the equipment's all taken, we're ready to go anytime," Thor replied loudly.

"Very good, let's go, destination—Stone Ridge Mountain!"

At a command, the convoy set off again.

Soon after, the long-abandoned town of Shijishan came into view.

"Weller" drove at the front, leading the convoy to the center of the town.

Leo looked around and saw the familiar Chun-2 gas station and power plant—this was the place where he ambushed the Luan Dao gang in Panan and reclaimed his beloved car.

For him, the only person in the know, this place is a landmark of commemorative significance.

The revitalization of Shijishan begins here!

"Don't get out of the car. Deploy drones and conduct a thorough search."

To show off... ah, no, just to be on the safe side, Leo arrogantly issued the order.

More than twenty accompanying drones quickly took off and searched along the main road, leaving no empty house unchecked.

The saying "the most dangerous place is the safest place" doesn't hold true today.

Leo had thought that some daring members of the Chaotic Blade Society might run into the town for refuge, but he was clearly mistaken; there wasn't a single person there.

“We know you want to rebuild Stone Ridge Mountain, so we sent an advance team to thoroughly inspect the area, and there are also patrol teams conducting intensive patrols. Please don’t worry about safety.”

Thor took the opportunity to flatter him.

Leo calmly replied, "Very well, then get out of the car. As planned, send out technicians to inspect the nearby infrastructure. Since we're rebuilding, water, electricity, and fuel are the top priorities."

"Understood, everyone get off the bus and proceed according to plan!"

A group of older homeless people got out of the car behind.

They are the backbone of their respective families, and although they have also joined the Wings of Freedom, they are not combatants.

Among them were drivers, teachers, and various workers; they were the gang's support staff.

Once they were all moving, Leo sent his friends out as well:

“Panan, Vera, you two go find a suitable empty house nearby; we'll be converting it into a car repair shop. Jack, you go with Old Vi and Hatch to find a suitable building to use as a clinic. Sasha, stay in the car and provide network support. V, come with me; let's find a place to park the hovercar.”