Chapter 359: Chapter 310: Friends
Upon hearing these words, Yang Xiao’s heart instantly trembled, but his face still showed an excited expression, and his mouth was full of words of gratitude.
To be honest, to avoid certain messy places, the information revealed by these two points was considerable. Yang Xiao had long been aware of Director Nalan’s suspicions about him, but the key was the second sentence, the messy places... What counted as such places? Yang Xiao immediately realized that his trip to Xiang Ma Town had been exposed.
However, Yang Xiao was not too afraid. After all, the existence of the Peace Hotel didn’t count as any big secret to the Angel Envoys, and even Fu Qingzhu had a mask from the hotel. So what if he, a legitimate investigation team captain from the Patrol Defense Bureau, had one as well?
If it really came down to it, Yang Xiao could entirely use his work needs as a cover, and he didn’t believe that Director Nalan could find out what he had done at the hotel.
It was inconvenient to stay here for long, so Director Nalan let him leave. Before leaving, they confirmed their statements again. During this time, Yang Xiao had seen a letter of commendation from the Provincial Office in Director Nalan’s office, which also mentioned the nomination by Captain Yang Lao.
Going back to the meeting room, he hadn’t even entered when he saw Beibei, Wu Zhe, Wu Zhengwu, and others gathered outside the door, creating a rather tense atmosphere. Seeing Yang Xiao arrive, everyone immediately surrounded him, and Wu Zhengwu, who was outspoken, said, "Captain Yang, this mission’s complexity is unprecedented, surpassing the previous one. The target situation is unclear, and those two assassins are very likely to be present, at least two high-ranking Angel Envoys with Venerable Level strength. If conflict breaks out, casualties are inevitable."
"Captain Yang, Director Nalan just summoned you, do you have a strategy to defeat the enemy?" Wu Zhe was still his pedantic self, looking at Yang Xiao with expectation.
"No, it was just an official letter from the Provincial Office, a simple commendation for my last mission," Yang Xiao casually replied.
"Damn," Beibei sighed, somewhat annoyed, "I thought the Director called to shake up some support. It would have been great if that bastard Qu Muzhi could come."
"Yes, yes, Captain Qu might not be sociable, but his strength is undeniable. If he were willing to help, today’s matter would be secure," Wu Zhengwu said, his face full of worry.
Among these people, it was Wu Zhe who was observant, instantly noticing the insensitivity in Wu Zhengwu’s words and quickly redirected the conversation, "Although Captain Qu is strong, he is an outsider after all. We have Yang, and Yang fought Granny Hong last time, killing her with his exceptional skills. Who among the brothers at the Patrol Defense Office doesn’t admire him? With Director Nalan overseeing the operation and with Yang leading us, our chances of winning are high. However... if we could get Captain Qu to come, then it would be even more assured."
Yang Xiao gave a slight smile, "We don’t need to trouble Captain Qu with such a small matter. Just now, I’ve already asked Director Nalan to let me fight, and I will lead the first assault team for this operation. I ask my brothers to help guard the entrances of the hotel and ensure these scoundrels do not escape!"
Wu Zhengwu was taken aback upon hearing this, "You alone? That... That’s not acceptable, the situation inside is unclear, those people are desperadoes!"
"Have you gone mad, Captain?" Beibei gritted his teeth, a fierce expression on his face, "How about this, you take me with you, I’ll go up and use the Resentful Eye to unleash that guy and hammer them to death."
"No, no, this is a hotel, do you know how many people are inside?" Wu Zhe, still relatively calm, quickly advised, "Those who can stay here are either rich or noble, causing major casualties, how would we end it?"
Beibei was one of their own and not to be mentioned, but Yang Xiao didn’t expect Wu Zhengwu and Wu Zhe to have a conscience, both refusing to let him risk himself alone. Since that was the case, Yang Xiao did not mind sharing some credit with them, and on the spot, it was decided that the four of them would form the first assault team. The remaining four captains would each lead a team to guard the entrances of the hotel, with Yang Xiao reporting to Director Nalan afterward.
Yang Xiao, who had already been privy to the insider details, understood that the mission was almost without danger, a mere opportunity to pick up credit effortlessly and even gain a favor from Mo Daidai, truly reaping a windfall.
Later that evening, everyone dealt with their boxed meals in the meeting room and then received the order to set off. Director Nalan naturally agreed to Yang Xiao’s request. The first assault team would be led by Yang Xiao, with Beibei, Wu Zhe, and Wu Zhengwu as members, Yang Xiao as the team leader.
The other four team leaders formed two teams, paired up, and each led a team to guard the front and back doors of the Bright Moon Pavilion Hotel, blocking the escape routes of the people inside.
At 8 o’clock in the evening, the operation began on time. After controlling the staff in the hotel’s first-floor lobby, Yang Xiao led Beibei and the other two up to the 30th floor in the elevator. Then, switching to the fire escape, they climbed the stairs up to the 37th floor. Yang Xiao couldn’t help but marvel at the Patrol Defense Office’s precise intelligence; previously, he had seen Mo Daidai on the 37th floor in one of the private rooms, and the intelligence specifically pointed out that the mastermind was most likely to be there.
Just reaching the 36th floor, the four of them spotted two black-suited bodyguards at the corner of the corridor. Concerned that gunfire might reveal their presence, Wu Zhe made a quick decision, pulling his left hand out of his pocket, which was already wearing a white glove. In a flash, Wu Zhe’s entire persona changed, becoming cold and alien.
He slowly raised his left hand, his face acquiring a strange, grayish hue. He made a grasping gesture in the air toward the two black-suited bodyguards some distance away. Then, with a swift twist to the right, the guards had no time to react. Their necks simultaneously twisted, accompanied by the crisp sound of breaking bones. Both bodyguards softened and fell to the ground.
Yang Xiao and his team immediately approached, and Beibei quickly checked the two, finding their necks had been forcefully twisted, confirming they were thoroughly dead.
