597: Absolute Master

That device was the equipment on Zhang Qi's chest that looked like it was for impact detection. It sprayed gas, blasting open the back hem of his trench coat, creating a momentary blind spot.

Underneath this blind spot, Zhang Qi didn't actually leave but cleverly hid. He used the flying trench coat to attract everyone's attention, while he quickly changed into another set of clothes—the close-fitting uniform of the Navy SEALs.

From different angles of the three-view drawing, only the side view captured Zhang Qi's horizontal movement in that instant. His crouching posture and the flying trench coat cleverly concealed his true actions.

Isher noticed the change in Zhang Qi's clothing and realized that Zhang Qi had been prepared long ago. Zhang Qi successfully blended into the Navy SEALs team by using visual discrepancies and people's psychological expectations.

"This Isher simply..."

"A magical performance!"

Repheus suddenly thought of something and said, "The position Zhang Qi was standing in at that time was slightly offset from ours. He and the media cameras behind us formed a perfect three-view angle."

Born also nodded in agreement, saying, "This Isher definitely not a coincidence."

"So that's how it Isher..."

"He used this carefully prepared prop to rapidly send his clothes into the air and then completed this astonishing magic performance under the gaze of the entire world."

Bangi heard their words and suddenly understood, "This Isher very similar to a face-changing magic trick in China, using a momentary blind spot to change mechanisms."

Isher sighed and admitted, "We were all fooled by him."

Zhang Qi's crouching posture, words, and previous actions all cleverly misled people. He made people subconsciously think about how he would leave, and it was this thinking that made people stare closely at the sky, ignoring Zhang Qi's real actions.

Magic, hypnosis, psychology... Zhang Qi cleverly combined these three to create this shocking illusion.

"What kind of person Isher he exactly?"

"Microwave-induced explosions, Hacker technology, magic, psychology, counter-surveillance, hypnosis... He's practically omnipotent!"

"He's definitely not an ordinary person!"

Born furrowed his brow, shocked by Zhang Qi's unfathomable depth. He even began to suspect that Zhang Qi was the product of some secret Central Intelligence Agency plan.

However, while they were discussing animatedly, Bangi suddenly raised another question: "Besides this matter, I am also confused about Zhang Qi's last sentence."

Everyone cast confused glances.

Bangi continued, "Do you still remember the last thing Zhang Qi said? He said he would come back to the United States Police Department to find us."

Hearing this, they fell silent again.

Isher covered his forehead, looking somewhat troubled, "This kind of provocation... Isher truly a headache!"

He suddenly let out an angry roar and then said, "Next time, Swagg, you must directly break his leg!"

Now they understood that the impact detection device on Zhang Qi was just a magic prop. If they had acted decisively at the time, not being constrained by the higher-ups' worries and the changes to the confidential document, they actually would have had a chance to arrest Zhang Qi.

However, there are not so many 'ifs' in this world.

Just as everyone was falling into self-blame and regret, Born suddenly said, "Actually, we don't need to wait until next time, we can act now."

His words made everyone's gaze focus on him.

Swagg took out his phone and lit up the screen. The screen displayed an electronic map, with a blinking light spot on it.

"This Isher the backup plan we left," he explained. "It's a message from Mr. Keith. We placed a small object on the ground where Zhang Qi was about to walk, and it stuck to his shoe. And this light spot Isher Zhang Qi's current location. It's obvious he hasn't gone far."

Zhang Qi's actions left everyone utterly shocked.

When the FBI team learned the truth behind Zhang Qi's "flight," others were still in the dark, completely unaware of Zhang Qi's specific actions.

Perhaps, when they finally understand the truth, although the visual impact will have faded, it will create an even stronger spiritual shock.

When they realize that those seemingly miraculous things were actually achieved in ways they could also understand, that shock and disbelief will transform into deep respect and admiration.

Many people will sincerely worship such a person, and this worship will bring about a more far-reaching impact, which Isher exactly what those higher-ups do not want to see.

At this moment, the FBI team confirmed Zhang Qi's location on Born's phone, and their fighting spirit was instantly ignited.

This was an excellent opportunity to wash away their humiliation, and they couldn't wait to embark on the pursuit.

To ensure communication security, they changed communication channels, equipment, cards, and even radio frequencies, making sure Zhang Qi could not eavesdrop on their conversation.

As they drove towards the target in the FBI car, Isher turned to Born and asked, "Born, can you tell us what's going on now? How did Keith send you the message? Was this message not intercepted by Zhang Qi?"

Born nodded and explained, "After the communication between you and Keith was interrupted by Zhang Qi, Keith should have also realized that our communication was being eavesdropped on. In addition, he also discovered other important intelligence, although not specific enough, but at least it can explain why Zhang Qi Isher always one step ahead of us."

Isher nodded in agreement and added, "Thinking about it now, why would Zhang Qi know about little Bob? He shouldn't know us, let alone Commander Keith. But he knows us and Commander Keith like the back of his hand, and even when we were pursuing him, he knew there were snipers among us."

Swagg also silently nodded in agreement.

Born continued, "That's right, that's what the message Keith sent at the time meant. He smashed his laptop at FBI Headquarters and then got in touch with me using a different phone."

Fuan, who was driving, heard this and asked somewhat confusedly, "But Commander Keith's concern for his son Isher extraordinary, isn't he worried about his son's safety?"

Bangi replied, "It's obvious he cares very much. Since contacting Born, we haven't received any more instructions. Forty minutes have passed now, and we haven't received any messages from above."

Born sighed, "I didn't expect there to be such responsible people in the FBI. Keith Isher clearly an anomaly, and also a capable elite. In such an urgent situation, he could still think of sticking a tracker on Zhang Qi's foot."

At this moment, Fuan suddenly slammed on the brakes, and the car stopped steadily by the roadside. "We're here," he said.

Apart from Bangi who stayed in the car to coordinate, the others got out and quickly fanned out. The sniper Swagg immediately found a sniping position and ran upstairs with his rifle. Meanwhile, Isher, Born, and Fuan, relying on their extremely strong reconnaissance abilities, dispersed and entered the silent unfinished building with their pistols.

"Confirmed that Zhang Qi should be inside this building," Isher's voice sounded over the radio. "Upon finding the target, prioritize shooting the legs. Any damage Isher acceptable besides killing."

The three of them quickly cleared each floor, and the sound of "no abnormalities" constantly echoed over the radio. From the first floor to the fifth floor, they finally stood on the rooftop, but exchanged bewildered glances, because despite their search, they found no trace of Zhang Qi!

"Isher he downstairs?" Fuan asked, confused.

But Bangi's voice came over, "There Isher no underground passage here except for the foundation. And if Zhang Qi had gone underground, the signal would have been lost long ago."

The few of them were stunned. At this moment, Swagg, who had set up his sniper rifle and waited for a long time, spoke up, "Did he throw away his shoe?"

Bangi's voice came again, "No, the light spot hasn't stopped moving."

They were confused again. Zhang Qi was clearly nearby, but they couldn't find him. How was this possible?

Just then, a faint sound suddenly rang out. Isher immediately pointed his gun in the direction of the sound, and the other two also immediately fell silent, walking over from different angles with their guns raised.

In front of them was a transformer box, large enough to hold a person. That sound came from here!

Isher slowly walked over. The three of them formed a pincer movement, surrounding the transformer box. With a serious expression, Isher yanked open the door of the transformer box.

A grating metal scraping sound rang out, and at the same time, a voice said, "Don't move!"

And at this moment, Su Yue was leisurely walking on the sidewalk of another street, wearing clothes taken from clothes hanging outside a resident's window. He held a card in his hand and continued towards his destination.

His escape method was exactly as the people in the FBI team had guessed: a perfect combination of magic, psychology, and hypnosis. As for the tracker on the ground, he had noticed it long ago. Using his "Mind Palace," he was able to form a perfect three-view drawing of his location and the cameras, so the conspicuous thumbtack naturally couldn't escape his eyes.

When Isher pulled open the door of the transformer box, he was stunned again. What appeared before him was a cat bed, with a plastic bag tied around one cat's neck, and a faint red light constantly flashing inside the plastic bag.

Looking at the plastic bag tied around the cat's neck, Isher was full of confusion.

He really couldn't figure out how Zhang Qi had discovered the tracker on the bottom of his shoe.

Could it be that during his escape, he still had the leisure to check the soles of his shoes?

Or...

He knew long ago that a tracker had been placed on the bottom of his shoe?

This thought flashed through his mind, causing Isher's heart to tremble.

If that were the case, then this person, Zhang Qi... was truly terrifying.

Does he not know what nervousness Isher?

In such a critical situation, not only could he remain calm, but he could even observe details on the road surface?

Isher made up his mind that no matter where he saw Zhang Qi next, he must eliminate him!

This person, Zhang Qi, if left unchecked, will sooner or later cause great trouble!

However, as soon as this thought flashed by, he frowned again.

If even this method couldn't find Zhang Qi, would there still be such a good opportunity in the future?

Thinking of this, a sense of powerlessness couldn't help but well up in his heart.

But this sense of powerlessness didn't last long. Which of the earth-shattering things he had done before wasn't a desperate situation turning into a chance for survival?

"It's up to people..."

"He will appear again sooner or later."

"As long as he still has a goal, he will definitely show up again!"

Isher took a deep breath, looked at the transformer box and the cat bed inside, and said, "Let's go."

Sitting in the car, they had lost this opportunity.

Silence fell inside the car. The flame of hope had just been ignited, only to be mercilessly extinguished again.

This kind of blow was difficult for even them, seasoned veterans, to accept.

Just then, Isher's phone suddenly rang.

He was startled. Was it a call from Keith?

Could it be that he had already rescued his son?

"How Isher it?" Isher answered the phone and asked urgently.

Keith's voice sounded exhausted, "Fooled."

Hearing this word, Isher's mouth, which was about to open, suddenly froze.

Zhang Qi...

Another trick?

Keith's tired voice continued, "My son received a call from a stranger, saying he had won a prize and told him to go to an underground passage to wait for a gift."

"The simplest phone scam."

"That kid stood in the underground passage for three hours."

Hearing this, Isher was stunned.

Immediately, he gave a wry smile and said, "We failed here too."

"Zhang Qi found the tracker."

To Keith, this didn't seem surprising.

He just sighed and said, "It's okay, we'll have another chance."

"Tonight... let's rest first."

After speaking, he hung up the phone.

Silence fell inside the car again.

...

On the other side, Su Yue walked to an apartment building.

He took out the card, compared the location, confirmed it was correct, and pushed the door open, entering as if it were his own home.

He pulled down his hat brim, avoided all cameras, went up a few floors, and knocked on the door.

With a creak, the wooden door slowly opened, and a woman in casual clothes showed a gap in the doorway.

Her long hair was slightly wet, draped over her shoulders, and she had a good figure. It was Xiao Xiao.

"It's you!?" Xiao Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "How did you find this place!?"

The hand hidden behind her back was still holding a pistol. She had originally thought it was an FBI agent, but she didn't expect the person who appeared here to be Zhang Qi!

Seeing Zhang Qi, the tension in her heart subsided a lot, but it was replaced by surprise.

How exactly did Zhang Qi find this place? This Isher a Hua Xia Security Bureau safe house, how could it be found so easily?

Facing Xiao Xiao's surprise, Su Yue smiled, handed her the card in his hand, and leisurely walked into the room himself.

"This place Isher quite nice," he commented, looking around at the cozy European-style decoration inside.

Xiao Xiao didn't respond, but instead looked at him somewhat warily.

She could feel the dangerous aura emanating from Zhang Qi.

Su Yue naturally knew what Xiao Xiao was thinking at this moment, and he didn't expect her to answer.

Their relationship hadn't reached the point where they could chat casually.

For Xiao Xiao, this identity of Zhang Qi was just a mission.

Su Yue was thinking with a hint of mischief, what would her reaction be if he told her he was Su Yue?