Chapter 586: Fang Yuan is Taken Away
"You don't get a say in this!" Two men in black immediately approached.
Bang...
Fang Yuan suddenly leapt up, her legs resiliently kicking the chest of one of the men in black. The man staggered backward two steps, nearly collapsing.
"Damn it, you dare resist!" Another man in black charged forward rapidly.
Fang Yuan narrowed her eyes, flinging her hand towards him.
Crack crack crack...
A series of anesthetic needles, all smeared with a paralyzing agent. Once hit, it would inevitably numb one's nerves. However, most of the needles hit the walls and wooden surfaces of the room. The man in black kept dodging. Eventually, he was hit by an anesthetic needle.
"Ouch..." The man in black was startled, hurriedly pulling the needle from his thigh.
At that moment, the other man in black had already charged forward, wielding a Nine-section Whip viciously lashing out.
Crack...
The whip struck Fang Yuan's back.
Spurt...
Fang Yuan immediately spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, collapsing onto the bedside. With no weapon in hand and only three needles left, which she dared not shoot out. These three needles were meant for Ghost. Ghost's power was formidable, and she knew she was no match for him, so she had to keep an ace up her sleeve. Having an ace gave her some confidence.
Yet, Fang Yuan realized she couldn't even overcome Ghost's two protectors.
Without any hesitation, Fang Yuan rolled from one side of the bed to the other.
Thud thud...
The man in black's Nine-section Whip struck the headboard, sending cotton stuffing flying everywhere.
Fang Yuan was gasping for air, tumbling repeatedly, grateful to have avoided the continuous attacks. Otherwise, those strikes could have broken her bones. Fang Yuan gasped for breath, tumbling over and over again.
"Witch, don't run." The man in black bellowed in anger.
The two launched a rapid encirclement. The man in black who was hit by the needle was losing strength, the effect of the strong anesthetic beginning to take hold. He struggled to keep his senses clear, but the potent drug was overwhelming him.
Bang bang...
The man in black exchanged dozens of moves with Fang Yuan. Meanwhile, Ghost stood by as an onlooker, his horrifying mask concealing any expression. The only thing visible was a pair of eyes—chilling, icy, filled with a murderous aura.
Spurt...
Ultimately, Fang Yuan was outmatched and the chest hit by the Nine-section Whip sent her crashing down heavily. The man in black quickly followed up with another strike, and Fang Yuan immediately lost consciousness.
"Let's go." Ghost said with an icy expression.
"Leader, what about... him!" The man in black pointed at his companion.
"Once the effect wears off, he'll make his way back." Ghost snorted coldly.
Afterward, the two left through the window. In the room, the man in black also fell into a deep sleep.
............
After Lin Chuan returned home, it was already four o'clock in the morning. He lay heavily on the bed upon arriving home and fell asleep, completely unaware of the dangerous situation Fang Yuan had encountered after he left.
He slept through to the next morning.
Knock knock knock...
A series of urgent knocks came.
"Who is it?" Lin Chuan asked.
"Lin Chuan, open the door." Outside, a familiar female voice came through, but the voice seemed somewhat strange. Lin Chuan couldn't be sure who it was. He quickly got dressed and hurried out.
Soon, Lin Chuan opened the door to see Lv Yan looking anxious and pale.
"It's you?" Lin Chuan was stunned, saying, "Lv Yan, I... didn't cause any trouble, did I?"
"You've caused a lot of trouble." Lv Yan looked at Lin Chuan reproachfully and said, "But I'm not here to pester you about that. I've come to inform you of news you must be prepared for."
"What news?" Lin Chuan's face became immediately solemn. Lv Yan's serious demeanor suggested that the matter was indeed troublesome.
"Fang Yuan was taken away by the Leader." Lv Yan hurriedly said, "She rushed back to Shanghai last night, and it's said that she has returned to the Middle East base today. Lin Chuan, if you want to save Fang Yuan, you must act fast."
"Why?" Lin Chuan asked, shocked.
"Aren't you aware already?" Lv Yan said helplessly, "The last time Fang Yuan went to Shanghai, she was already warned by the Leader. This time, the Leader gave her another month to kill you. Now that the deadline has passed, do you think the Leader will spare her?"
"Ssss..." Lin Chuan took a sharp breath.
Now, remembering the emotions that Fang Yuan brought the first time she came to him, and coupled with her mood last night, it was clear she knew that Ghost was coming for her. She was prepared for death. Pain gripped Lin Chuan's heart at the thought.
"No, I have to go save her." Lin Chuan said frantically.
"Then what are you waiting for?" Lv Yan said anxiously.
Lin Chuan immediately calmed down, then said seriously, "Alright, I'll get ready and leave immediately."
Lin Chuan didn't pack much, just picked up a set of clean clothes to put in the bag, and made a call to Zhou Kai, informing him that he might be away for a while and promised to return soon.
Zhou Kai was playing cards with a few people, so he did not ask in detail about what had happened, he just agreed somewhat confusedly.
Without a word, Lin Chuan immediately drove to the airport.
Lv Yan watched Lin Chuan's departing figure, a smug smile appeared on her face.
"The target has embarked on the journey." Lv Yan immediately sent a message to her superior.
Lin Chuan flew directly from Jiangbei City to Shanghai, and then from Shanghai to the United Arab Emirates.
......
Lin Chuan never imagined that his action would immediately cause a global disturbance.
The first to be shaken were the high-level domestic officials.
Beijing, the General's residence.
"Something terrible has happened, old leader," Li Xiangguo rushed to the General's residence, running in breathlessly.
The old General, with a head of silver hair, was energetically practicing brush calligraphy at his desk. He looked up at Li Xiangguo and said, "You're here again, lad? What is it? Don't tell me the military has to cooperate with your operation again?"
"No, no, no!" Li Xiangguo hurriedly shook his head and said, "There's been an incident, a major incident."
"What's the matter?" The old General, sensing something amiss from the tone, asked urgently.
"Lin Chuan, this lad, has gone abroad," Li Xiangguo said in haste.
"Where did he go?" the General asked quickly.
"The Middle East, to the most chaotic part of the Middle East," Li Xiangguo said hurriedly. "This lad is likely up to something."
"Investigate, immediately," the General said with a grave expression. "This kid has some nerve, heading to the Middle East without a single bullet on him? Is he tired of living?"
"Oh dear, I hope nothing happens to this lad," Li Xiangguo said anxiously. "If something happens to him, I reckon the Dark Soldier team members will rebel."
"Who else from Dark Soldier is on assignment in the Middle East?" the General asked urgently.
"Miss Lan," Li Xiangguo responded hurriedly. "Codename, Blue Enchantress."
"Good, have her keep an eye on Lin Chuan and make sure nothing happens to him," the General immediately ordered.
"Yes!" Li Xiangguo nodded immediately.
Seeing that the situation was dire, the old General swiftly put on his military cap, then hurried towards the Central South Sea. The old leader had personally instructed that all news about Lin Chuan had to be reported directly to him. If it were domestic issues, it would be possible for the General to withhold reporting. But now that the lad had made a ruckus beyond national borders, the matter was of great importance and had to be reported to the leader.
Moreover, this lad had left the country through official channels, and it was likely that the eyes of the world were watching him. There were many enemies in the world waiting to take Lin Chuan's life at any moment from the shadows. The General was somewhat annoyed, thinking that this kid really went too far and knew nothing about confidentiality.
United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace.
The news of Lin Chuan's movements was captured by British intelligence services. It was first conveyed to No. 10 Downing Street. This is the residence of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, where every Prime Minister lives. Upon receiving the news, the Prime Minister immediately rushed to Buckingham Palace. The Queen had instructed that any news regarding Lin Chuan must be reported to her immediately; other news could be delayed, but news about Lin Chuan must be relayed to her without delay.
The Prime Minister hurried to Buckingham Palace.
The Queen had just gotten up not long ago, usually the time when she least liked to be disturbed, enjoying a delicious breakfast. Who would be pleased to be interrupted?
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has arrived," the butler Engles hurriedly entered.
"Oh?" The Queen said, "He never comes to see me this early. Is there something wrong?"
"Indeed," Engles nodded. "It is said to be related to Lin Chuan."
"Lin Chuan?" Upon hearing this, the Queen immediately put down her cutlery, stood up, and said, "Let him come to the banquet hall immediately to see me."
Having said that, the Queen hurried to the banquet hall.
Before long, the Prime Minister arrived at the banquet hall where the Queen was already sitting regally on her throne.
"Dear Your Majesty," the Prime Minister bowed slightly.
"Blair, I hear you have news about Baron Lin Chuan?" the Queen asked curiously.
"Correct," Blair immediately nodded and said, "I have just received the news from the intelligence department. Lin Chuan has left the country and is headed to the United Arab Emirates. However, it is still unclear what his business is."
"Is that so?" the Queen frowned, "Considering that Baron Lin Chuan himself is involved, it must be no small matter. Keep someone on him at all times..."
"Yes!" Blair nodded immediately.
"Of course, please ensure Lin Chuan's safety is paramount," the Queen said solemnly.