101: In trouble again

Manager Zhao grew angrier the more he thought about it, his face turning crimson, like the color of a pig's liver.

"Brother, are you alright?" Seeing Manager Zhao's expression was off, Xie Biao asked with concern.

"No, I'm fine..." Manager Zhao spoke as if he was grinding his teeth.

Xie Biao was unaware of this, only Sun Bo gently kicked Manager Zhao's foot, reminding him not to go too far, although he himself wasn't doing much better.

The reason Xie Biao revealed Xu Ning's identity in front of them was because he had obtained Xu Ning's permission.

After all, having used so many materials from someone else's warehouse, it was necessary to show some strength to reassure them and let them know they weren't dealing with people who couldn't pay back.

"You, you mean, Mr. Xu is the Chairman Xu of Shanhai Industry?" Sun Bo asked with a trembling voice.

"Absolutely correct," Xie Biao replied affirmatively.

"But, but Mr. Xu looks so young..." Manager Zhao couldn't help but interrupt, but was cut off by Sun Bo's elbow.

"Haha, at first I also found it hard to believe, but when he personally manufactured the sniper grenade launcher on my back for me, I was completely convinced," Xie Biao said helplessly.

"Click~"

A soft sound broke the silence.

Before anyone could react, the lights suddenly went out, plunging the warehouse into darkness.

The suddenness of the event caused everyone to abruptly stand up, quickly moving the guns from their backs to their chests.

Enemy attack! This thought immediately surfaced in everyone's mind.

Xie Biao was wearing civilian clothes at the time and had no weapon in his hand, but before he could speak, a weapon and a pair of night vision goggles were thrust into his hands.

"Captain, what do we do next?" The one asking was San Pao, who was also the one who provided the equipment.

After putting on the night vision goggles, Xie Biao quickly issued instructions.

"Old Shi, you and San Pao go check the circuit."

"Baldy, guard the door. If any unidentified personnel approach, report their position first."

"Big Guy, come with me. We need to ensure Boss's safety."

"Yes, Captain!" The team members responded in unison.

Only Sun Bo and the other person were clearly inexperienced in such situations and asked nervously, "Captain, what about us?"

"You two stay here and don't move. Find a place to hide."

Sun Bo's voice was trembling at first, but it quickly became firm.

"Give us weapons, we can help too."

As the person in charge, Sun Bo was someone who dared to go deep behind enemy lines to gather intelligence, so naturally, he wouldn't easily back down.

"No need, the most important thing now is for you to protect yourselves."

Hearing the Captain's words, Sun Bo and the other person no longer insisted.

The members of the Hunter Vulture Squad were all experienced soldiers and quickly acted according to Xie Biao's instructions.

However, in Xie Biao's heart, there was always a sense of unease.

Xu Ning was located in a corner of the warehouse, surrounded by goods, but there was still a passage about three meters wide that could be used.

To get from there to the warehouse exit, one had to pass through the area where Xie Biao and his team had just eaten.

This was also why Xie Biao was confident that he didn't need to assign someone specifically to guard Xu Ning.

As he approached that area step by step, the unease in his heart surged like a tide, growing stronger.

Xu Ning, was he really still there?

Deep within Xie Biao's heart, doubt spread like thick fog. The night vision goggles had a limited field of view, only able to penetrate one or two meters of darkness, and in certain areas, the images were frustratingly blurry, causing his every step to be exceptionally heavy.

Big Guy silently followed behind him. Since the night vision goggles had already been given to Xu Ning for research, he could only rely on his naked eyes in the pitch-black night, doing his utmost to capture Xie Biao's every movement and stay close.

At this moment, Big Guy's nerves were stretched to the limit. The unknown darkness, the unpredictable next second, and being without night vision goggles made him even more cautious, fearing he would become a burden.

Just then, a low male voice came from the walkie-talkie, breaking the silence.

"Captain, Baldy is in position!"

"There are no signs of the enemy here. The night vision image is too blurry, I cannot determine if the door has been opened."

"Captain, we have also reached the electrical box. Everything is normal at the moment. It looks like a trip caused by a short circuit. Should we restore power now?"

Xie Biao did not rush to answer. The unease in his heart intensified. There was no trace of the enemy. This opponent was clearly not simple.

"Stay alert, continue monitoring. Once you spot the enemy, report immediately. Remember, Boss's safety is paramount."

"Understood!"

"Received, Captain."

Two voices converged in the earpieces, and Xie Biao's actions became even more cautious.

After a while longer, he suddenly stopped. Big Guy also stopped immediately, focusing his attention on him.

"Something's wrong," Xie Biao's voice was low and trembling. "Boss is not here."

"Something happened!"

As he said this, Xie Biao's hands, which had always been as steady as a rock and had held countless guns, actually trembled slightly for the first time. Xu Ning had just disappeared right under their noses.

If they lost him, it wouldn't just be a failed mission; it would be the dereliction of duty of their entire team. Shanhai Industry would face a leadership vacuum, and the military industry, which had finally recovered, might fall into difficulties again.

Thinking of this, he felt a heavy pressure in his chest, as if a large stone was pressing down, making it hard to breathe.

"There are no signs of a struggle at the scene. He must have been quickly subdued and taken away," Xie Biao forced himself to calm down and immediately contacted his teammates via the earpiece.

"Baldy!"

"Here, Captain."

"Guard the main entrance. Boss is missing. Absolutely do not let anyone take him away."

"Understood, Captain."

"Don't worry, not even a fly will get past my eyes!"

Despite Baldy's confident assurance in the earpiece, Xie Biao's expression did not relax in the slightest. The sweat on his forehead told the whole story. The opponent was clearly equipped with more advanced night vision equipment, which explained their agility like ghosts.

But the strange thing was, facing such a powerful enemy, their Hunter Vulture Squad had not suffered any injuries so far. Could it be that the enemy was treating them like toys?

If that were the case, then once they got bored, the real slaughter would begin, but...

"Hmph! The outcome is not yet decided. I will not give up easily."

Hovering on the brink of death was commonplace for him. At this moment, there was no fear in his heart, only the determination of how to launch a counterattack. Soon, a strategy formed in his mind.

Given the circumstances, there was only one move left.

Xie Biao decisively spoke into the earpiece: "Everyone, prepare to take off your night vision goggles!"

"Understood!"

"Received, Captain."

There was silence in the earpieces. His comrades had full confidence in Xie Biao. They had been teammates for many years and knew that Xie Biao's decisions always had a reason. Soon, Xie Biao's voice rang out again:

"San Pao, get ready to throw the flashbangs. Old Shi, get ready to cut off the power."

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