Han Lian incredulously said, "You mean, this small house is the exit of their secret passage?"

"Exactly, it's right here. I inferred this based on the distance below the Imperial Palace Club. There should be no mistake. Look at the surroundings; once they come out from here, they can simply drive away in one of the nearby cars. It's completely secretive; by the time you police discover this secret passage, they would have probably already smuggled themselves out of the country."

Ling Zhenfei was absolutely right, as they hadn't even finished speaking when they heard noises coming from inside the small house.

Ling Zhenfei hastily motioned for Han Lian to be silent, and the two of them quietly watched the direction of the small house.

Ling Zhenfei did not know who would come out from inside, but he assumed it would be the management of the Imperial Palace Club, as only they knew about this secret passage.

At that moment, Ling Zhenfei heard the sound of keys turning, and then the door of the small house opened. Someone poked their head out, looked around, and seeing that no one was nearby, stepped out—it was actually Feng Kai.

"It's safe here; everyone come out."

After Feng Kai finished speaking, he saw seven or eight people come out from inside, including Zhu Qiang and some other younger individuals, as well as two older individuals whose relationships were unknown.

"I knew it, no one has found this secret passage. Thinking they could catch us is simply wishful thinking," laughed Zhu Qiang as he came out.

"Yes, yes, Zhu Laoda really had foresight, admirable, admirable," a group of people flattered Zhu Qiang.

"Everyone surely understands, today might be our last meeting as we're going to hide overseas. You should also find a place to lay low; we'll meet again someday," Zhu Qiang said to the older individuals, gesturing with a clasped salute.

"Yes, today's disaster is too great; it's already lucky that we weren't caught. It's best if we never meet again," said one of the older individuals.

"Then let's hurry while there's no one around," Feng Kai said worriedly.

"Let's go."

As they were speaking and about to leave, a deep voice suddenly said, "I think you shouldn't leave today."

Everyone was startled, and then they saw Han Lian, dressed in a police uniform, walking out from the side, pointing a gun at them.

Everyone was terrified, and even one of the more faint-hearted ones simply collapsed to the ground, muttering, "I told you, there's no escaping; you didn't believe me."

Zhu Qiang and Feng Kai were also stunned; they truly hadn't expected such a hidden place to be discovered. They thought it was all over, but after waiting a while, they realized it was only Han Lian alone.

"Everyone, don't panic, it's just one cop," Zhu Qiang told everyone to remain calm.

Han Lian said composedly, "What does it matter if it's just one person? If anyone tries to run, I'll make sure they die miserably. You can try it if you don't believe me."

Han Lian knew he was no match for this group, so he had already secretly called for backup, but these people were all positioned at Gate 2 which was the farthest from this location, and it would take some time for them to get here.

"Officer, we won't run. Just don't shoot. How about we make a deal? Let us go," said one of the older individuals.

"Sorry, but your actions can only be resolved after the court's judgment; I can't let you go," Han Lian said righteously.

The elder, undeterred, opened his handbag which was filled with bundles of hundred yuan banknotes, amounting to at least several hundred thousand yuan.

"If you let us go, we'll give you any amount of money you want."

Han Lian still shook her head, "Sorry, we, the police, won't fall for that."

At this moment, Feng Kai angrily said, "Everyone, don't panic, this young lady is all alone. What is there to be afraid of? Don't panic, leave her to me."

Everyone looked at Feng Kai, curious about what he intended to do, then saw him actually walking towards Han Lian.

With his hands stuffed in his pockets, Feng Kai walked towards Han Lian with a fearless demeanor.

Han Lian said anxiously, "Don't come any closer. If you take another step, I'll shoot."

Feng Kai sneered, "Just shoot. I'm very curious about your police marksmanship. Come on, shoot me dead."

"Don't think I won't shoot. If you take one more step, I really will shoot."

By this time, Feng Kai was very close to her, but he seemed to have not heard Han Lian's words and continued walking forward.

Bang!

Han Lian fired her gun. She dared to shoot, and didn't even care if she actually killed the man. She had been ordered that if anyone resisted, shooting them would not be questioned. However, to Han Lian's surprise, as soon as she fired, Feng Kai dodged the bullet and, with a sway of his body, lunged at her.

Feng Kai did not possess all the perception abilities of the Zhiyi Boundary like Ling Zhenfei and could not discern the trajectory of the bullet. He dodged the bullet purely based on his own experience and anticipation. He had been closely watching every movement of Han Lian's hands, even noticing the slight changes in her knuckles.

The moment Han Lian pulled the trigger, Feng Kai already made a dodge, causing Han Lian's shot to miss.

At such a close distance, Han Lian failed to take down Feng Kai with one shot, losing her initial advantage. Feng Kai moved very quickly, lunging at Han Lian, his large hands reaching for her neck.

Han Lian had no escape; she was just an ordinary police officer, who had only practiced some combat technique at the police academy. Facing a cultivator in the mid-stage Mingmu, she had no chance of retaliating.

But just as Feng Kai's hands were about to grab Han Lian's neck, he suddenly felt a sinister breeze, a hidden force shooting towards his eyes.

Feng Kai was startled. The attack was accurate and fierce, and he had to react or he would be blinded. At that moment, Feng Kai made a split-second decision to block with his hand.

Thud!

A thin, long Silver Needle pierced through the back of Feng Kai's hand, completely penetrating it, causing Feng Kai to cry out in pain.

Then, towering behind Han Lian, a tall figure appeared. Feng Kai immediately recognized it was Ling Zhenfei. He was surprised, but it was too late to react.

Right after Feng Kai's scream, Ling Zhenfei acted. He leapt forward, kicking Feng Kai squarely in the chest, sending him flying through the air.

Feng Kai was caught by Zhu Qiang, preventing him from falling to the ground, but the force of Ling Zhenfei's kick was powerful. Although Feng Kai didn't fall, he spat out a mouthful of blood, clearly severely injured.

"Are you alright?" Ling Zhenfei asked Han Lian about her condition.

"I'm fine, thankfully you acted quickly," Han Lian replied, still shaken.

Ling Zhenfei looked at Zhu Qiang and the others and said, "If these people don't listen, just shoot them directly."

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