639: This is the route Su Yue chose.

Liu Longshi had no time for further thought; he stared intently at the real-time satellite map before him. Based on Su Yue's current location, he judged that Su Yue might be escaping towards the Beijing City area. That area was densely populated and had many of Su Yue's fans. If Su Yue blended into the crowd, it would be even harder to find his trace. Moreover, Su Yue's disguise skills were unmatched.

He grit his teeth and issued the command again: "Add more personnel to Ying Shui Street and Kang Ning West Street! Su Yue is sure to pass through here..."

"At the same time, the agents on site trying to apprehend Su Yue, widen the encirclement! The rooftop space is limited; he can't keep running on it!"

"Technical and field departments, cooperate closely! You must lock onto Su Yue's whereabouts!"

This was the final plan, and the most reliable one. Since the current personnel were insufficient to arrest Su Yue, they would first stall him! China had a large population; they could afford the wait!

As long as they fully utilized this advantage and prevented Su Yue from escaping, the final victory would still belong to Liu Longshi.

...

Su Yue noticed the change in the action team's strategy; they were no longer as aggressive. But this was not a good thing for him. He knew very well that once truly surrounded, capture was only a matter of time.

However, the current situation... Su Yue had long anticipated it. He knew the situation of both sides like the back of his hand. The current predicament, to some extent, was something he had guided step by step.

At this moment, he stood at the end of the factory area. Looking up at the six drones in the sky, he smiled slightly. This smile made Liu Longshi's heart tremble, and he inwardly cried, "Damn it."

Immediately after, Su Yue suddenly turned and sprinted wildly in a direction completely opposite to what was expected.

Who could have predicted that Su Yue would make such an unexpected choice? His sudden turn instantly rendered all of Liu Longshi's previous deployments useless.

The action team agents who had been waiting in formation ahead, ready to greet Su Yue's arrival, were all dumbfounded upon witnessing this scene.

Su Yue, he actually turned back!

"Damn it!"

"Quick, stop him!"

Although most of the action team members had ambushed according to the plan on Su Yue's original "necessary path," there were still pursuers behind Su Yue.

While many agents had been incapacitated by tranquilizer darts on the rooftop, a considerable number of active personnel remained.

They had almost given up on continuing the pursuit because, after witnessing Su Yue's strength, they knew the vast gap between themselves and Su Yue.

However, at this moment, they became the only hope of intercepting Su Yue!

"Quick! Stop him!"

Liu Longshi clenched his fists; he understood that his previous risky move had put him in a desperate situation.

If he couldn't stop Su Yue, then...

Meanwhile, Ethan Hunt, who was nearby, also saw Su Yue's sudden turn through the surveillance feed.

He couldn't help but recall the scene two months ago in Queens, New York, United States, when he had followed closely behind and saw Su Yue suddenly stop on the rooftop.

This was Su Yue's style...

A faint smile inadvertently appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Although his hands were tightly bound by cold handcuffs, he still couldn't help but clench his fists.

This subconscious action fully revealed his inner anxiety and tension.

Under the drone cameras, the agents who were originally responsible for pursuing Su Yue instantly turned into Blocker (blockers), standing in front of Su Yue, raising their guns somewhat blankly.

And Su Yue's smile at the corner of his mouth was clearly visible to them.

Su Yue leaped abruptly, using the support of a rooftop chimney to become airborne again, changing his running direction from north-south to southeast in just a few seconds.

This change of his turned the agents' shooting angle from a front-back crossfire into tracking a moving target...

This greatly increased the difficulty of shooting, and coupled with Su Yue's occasional sudden stops and accelerations, their hit rate plummeted!

Without the suppression of a large number of weapons, hitting such a moving target would be extremely difficult.

Could Su Yue have escaped like this?

Liu Longshi grit his teeth, abruptly took off his earphone, placed the walkie-talkie on the table, then drew the pistol from his waist, and pulled the slide to check the bullets.

Su Yue's current location appeared in his mind.

He had studied this map for a full four hours. Although it was not as magical as Su Yue's mind palace, it could achieve a similar effect in daily use.

Liu Longshi was the best among the elites; he didn't get to this position just by relying on intelligence.

He decided to take action himself!

"Since you want to run back, the only place where personnel can be freed up now is among us in the action team."

"The technical team can't spare anyone, and I, the commander..."

"Since I'm useless here, then let's go to the battlefield!"

"Su Yue, I will definitely stop you!"

An unprecedented surge of emotion welled up in Liu Longshi's heart.

He was no longer young, but even in his youth, he had never felt such a strong desire for a challenge.

He was a genius, one of those who could easily solve other people's problems.

However, when facing Su Yue, he was repeatedly frustrated.

This time, Su Yue actually turned back...

This seemed like a fated showdown!

Liu Longshi leaped onto the rooftop.

He was agile; the physical fitness he had maintained for many years, even after the special training ended and his field career concluded, had never stopped being exercised.

At this moment, that persistence finally came into play.

Everything, it seemed, was preparing for this moment.

The morning sun was just rising.

Su Yue...

You will ultimately be defeated by my hand!

Liu Longshi stood on the rooftop, watching Su Yue move nimbly across the factory roofs. His movements were fast and rhythmic.

There seemed to be a certain beauty in them.

But Liu Longshi had no time to appreciate this.

He raised his gun and shouted loudly: "Su Yue!"

"Stop!"

"This isn't a tranquilizer dart!"

"If you don't want to die, stop for me!"

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Su Yue's gaze turned towards the source of the voice.

Liu Longshi caught a hint of playfulness in Su Yue's eyes.

He bit his lip; facing such an irregularly moving target, his accuracy was also greatly reduced.

To not miss the best opportunity, Liu Longshi temporarily lowered his gun and accelerated his run again.

Meanwhile, another person also appeared on the rooftop.

It was...

Gao Xiang.

His face was filled with determination, his gaze fixed on Su Yue, and he sped away as if on the wind.

When Liu Longshi saw Gao Xiang also leap onto the rooftop, a ripple couldn't help but stir in his heart.

He knew well that Gao Xiang had witnessed Su Yue's astonishing performance, and he also knew that Gao Xiang had never received combat training. What was he doing rushing onto the rooftop at this moment?

Liu Longshi was clear that there was almost no possibility of Gao Xiang stopping Su Yue. Su Yue's demonstrated physical fitness was beyond the reach of even well-trained agents; how could Gao Xiang, a novice, stop him?

However, Gao Xiang's eyes were unusually firm, as if he had made some kind of resolution. Perhaps, in his view, Su Yue wouldn't actually kill him... Hopefully, that was the case.

Su Yue naturally also noticed Gao Xiang's appearance. He found Gao Xiang's courage at this moment interesting and was also curious why Gao Xiang could recover and stand before him again.

Although they had worked together at the Security Bureau, Su Yue still didn't understand why Gao Xiang was so persistent. Did Gao Xiang know nothing about his own strength? What was the point of this act of hitting a rock with an egg?

But soon, Su Yue understood Gao Xiang's motivation. For him, Su Yue was not only an object of obsession but also a target to pursue, a driving force that constantly pushed him forward. Standing here proved that he still had room for improvement. Although he had not yet reached Su Yue's level, as long as he followed in Su Yue's footsteps, he would one day stand alongside him.

Su Yue smiled slightly, said nothing more, and did not stop as Liu Longshi wished. He quickly moved between the rooftops, speeding towards another direction.

Liu Longshi and Gao Xiang followed closely behind, chasing tightly. In Liu Longshi's mind, an excellent shooting opportunity had already appeared. It was a straight alleyway; if Su Yue wanted to leave, he would have to pass through here.

There was no time to dispatch personnel to intercept now. If Su Yue really chose this path, Liu Longshi would place all his hope on that one shot!

"Su Yue!"

Just then, Gao Xiang's roar sounded. He shouted at Su Yue: "Those three nuclear bombs! Was it your doing!"

"This is no longer just your personal matter!"

Liu Longshi was startled, not understanding what Gao Xiang meant by this move. Was he crazy? Why would he ask such a question at this moment?

However, the next second, he understood Gao Xiang's intention. Gao Xiang was trying to interfere with Su Yue's thoughts, attempting to create a mistake that Su Yue might make!

Just then, Su Yue's voice came: "It was me."

"If you can't find the nuclear bombs, they will explode at the place I designate."

Su Yue's honesty made Gao Xiang and Liu Longshi's faces change dramatically. Such an answer undoubtedly revealed his next intentions.

But what was the truth? Were Su Yue's words credible? Could the words of this man be trusted at all?

"Damn it!"

Liu Longshi cursed inwardly. Gao Xiang had indeed thought of a way to stop Su Yue. However, Su Yue cleverly used the next sentence to counterattack. At this moment, the two of them, the only remaining pursuers, were once again being played in Su Yue's hands!

Truth or lies, they couldn't judge. But Su Yue had achieved his goal. While thinking, even smart people like Gao Xiang and Liu Longshi found it difficult to keep up with Su Yue's pace!

In this brief moment, Liu Longshi realized that the distance between him and Su Yue had widened by two or three meters. And these two or three meters might be the fatal distance that prevented him from hitting Su Yue with his pistol!

"Chase!"

Liu Longshi shouted at Gao Xiang, while he himself rushed towards the other side in a desperate gamble. He had to reach the alley entrance before Su Yue left it! Even gaining just a few more meters could turn the tide!

At this moment, the game between them became increasingly complex. Liu Longshi was gambling that if Su Yue really chose that path to leave, then he would be in a desperate situation!

Time was tight, only a few dozen seconds. Liu Longshi arrived at the alley entrance in his mind, panting heavily. He saw Su Yue's back.

"Stop!"

As he spoke, he raised his pistol and pulled the trigger!

Bang!

The gunshot echoed in the alley, soaring towards the sky!

He was confident that this shot would hit!

Liu Longshi knew deeply that Su Yue had nowhere left to run. At this moment, the morning sun was just rising, its light spilling into the originally dark alley.

The sprinting figure fell in response to the shot. A look of surprise flashed in Liu Longshi's eyes. However, when the sunlight fully illuminated the alley, his eyes suddenly narrowed.

He had hit...

Not Su Yue, but Gao Xiang.

Liu Longshi froze in place. This scene was completely unexpected. He remained stunned for a full three seconds; even he was deeply shaken by this sudden turn of events.

When he finally came back to his senses, he immediately rushed forward. "Gao Xiang!" he called out anxiously, "Are you okay?"

At this time, more and more agents rushed over upon hearing the news. They witnessed everything that happened in the alley and mistakenly thought that Liu Longshi had successfully captured Su Yue. Many people breathed a sigh of relief.

"Did we finally catch him?"

"Even Su Yue can't escape our grasp."

"It seems we were more skilled..."

However, these murmurs were quickly interrupted by shouts coming from the end of the alley, each one hitting their hearts heavily.

"Quick, call a doctor!"

"Someone's been shot!"

"It's not Su Yue, it's Gao Xiang who found this place!"

Gao Xiang was shot? This news was like a heavy bomb, making everyone dizzy. Although Gao Xiang was not famous, he was the one who discovered this factory area, so he had left a certain impression in everyone's minds.

They couldn't believe it; how could it be Gao Xiang who was shot? What about Su Yue? Did they not catch Su Yue? Was Gao Xiang shot by Su Yue? Did Su Yue have a gun?

A series of questions surged in everyone's minds, but no one spoke. They silently made way, watching Liu Longshi leave in a hurry, holding Gao Xiang horizontally.

Things had become tricky. Everyone was at a loss, not knowing what to do. Liu Longshi's mind was also blank. Su Yue had escaped from their hands again, and the nuclear bomb crisis still loomed over the world like a shadow. What kind of devastating blow would three nuclear warheads bring? What exactly did Su Yue mean by those words he left behind?

Liu Longshi felt a wave of dizziness. Although his physical fitness was excellent, he still felt waves of dizziness coming over him at this moment. He didn't know how he got Gao Xiang into the ambulance, nor did he know who organized the subsequent evacuation work.

It wasn't until the phone rang that he came back to his senses, realizing that the sun was already high in the sky. He took a sip of water, cleared his mind, and answered the call.

The call was from his superior. "Things are a mess now," his superior's voice came, "I've learned about Su Yue's situation. Take some time to adjust."

"Everyone experiences failure; don't worry, we'll handle this."

Hearing these words, Liu Longshi's nose stung, and a strong sense of frustration surged in his heart. He knew very well what the failure of this operation meant. It was not only the impact on China but also a heavy blow to the action team's credibility.

Moreover, he had injured an agent from the action team. This made him feel even more self-blame and guilt. He didn't know why he had failed so badly, using such vast resources, yet still unable to catch Su Yue.

On March 20th, news broke that the United States officially filed a lawsuit against the action team, accusing them of not doing their utmost in the capture of Su Yue, and even implying connivance. This was because the action team leader intentionally shot an agent and let Su Yue escape, exacerbating the global nuclear crisis. Some even claimed that the nuclear bomb crisis was originally caused by China itself.

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