Guanlan District, on Cliff on the coast.
A Lighthouse that has been abandoned for many years stands alone in the wind and rain.
The sea breeze carries the salty and wet rain, howling in through the arched window without Glass, making the scattered debris rustle.
The shrill whimpering sound kept echoing, as if Ghost was hovering here and whispering.
Lighthouse It was dark and silent inside.
Only the faint halo of the city in the distance was projected into the tower room through the window holes, barely outlining a vague outline.
A tall and thin figure leaned against the cold and damp wall with his hands folded in front of his chest.
Those deep pupils reflected a cold and sharp light even in the darkness.
The figure stood quietly, looking through the window hole, staring at the vast night and the turbulent sea.
It seems that he is waiting for someone, and he seems to be thinking about something.
The standing figure is as straight as a loose body, and the well-tailored dark Trench Coat is slightly fluttering in the wind.
Through the light of lightning that occasionally cuts through the sky, you can see that the rain has wetted a few strands of hair on the forehead and slid down the handsome white cheeks.
Even in such a harsh environment, he still maintained a good physical condition.
Just like a professional model, stand in front of the camera and prepare to take photos for fashion magazines.
It's just that the surrounding environment is out of place and the atmosphere seems a bit eerie.
"Why haven't you come yet?"
Cheng Jiashu frowned slightly, raised his wrist, and confirmed the time displayed by the watch with the help of another flash of lightning.
"Didn't you agree to meet here?"
He repeated in his mind the date written on the note:
"Abandoned Lighthouse West of Clearwater Bay... the place is right."
"Midnight Zero... it's already past 3 o'clock..."
My mind couldn't help but drift back to a few hours ago.
At 11:30 last night, the night was getting dark and it was windy and rainy.
Just like Ghost, Cheng Jiashu has quietly arrived at this precipitous Abandoned Lighthouse.
The cold rain and deep darkness are his natural protection.
In terms of stealth and assassination, he is also very experienced, and he is definitely not inferior to those military kings born in Special Forces.
Cheng Jiashu carefully inspected every corner of Lighthouse.
From the cobweb-covered top of the tower to the damp Stone Steps at the bottom, any possible Trap or ambush cannot escape his sharp eyes.
After confirming the safety, Cheng Jiashu had no intention of waiting for the date so openly.
He first set up some small mechanisms, then hid himself in the darkness.
Prepare to surprise your upcoming visitors.
Cheng Jiashu imagined dozens of ways for the other party to appear, as well as his appropriate response posture.
Even a few sarcastic opening remarks and how to question the other party were rehearsed many times in my mind.
However, the bell of Midnight had already disappeared without a trace as the wind and rain howled.
Time crawled by slowly amidst the ticking of the hands, but the promised figure never appeared.
Carefully laid plans are like being washed away by heavy rain, and anxiety inevitably begins to breed.
Cheng Jiashu was able to remain calm at first and walked out of the ambush corner.
Sometimes he stuck his head out and looked at the dark night scene outside, and sometimes he retreated into the tower, pacing and thinking about countermeasures.
Now, I just stand there with my hands folded, looking out the window at the wind and rain in boredom.
Nearly four hours of waiting is enough to wear down most of a normal person's patience.
What's more, it was such a violent storm and pitch black in the early morning.
But Cheng Jiashu is not a normal person.
Seeing that the heavy rain outside was showing signs of abating, his eyes flashed and his brain was working rapidly.
Should we wait any longer?
Since the other party has taken the initiative to request a meeting, he should not miss the appointment without any reason.
Maybe there was an accident along the way, such as the car breaking down on the road.
Maybe his whereabouts have been exposed and he is being hunted by Noah Organization. He is too concerned about his life to keep the appointment.
Or maybe it was just something that delayed me.
All kinds of thoughts fluctuate like the waves under Cliff outside the window.
Finally, Cheng Jiashu took a deep breath of the slightly salty air-conditioning.
After suppressing the chaotic thoughts, his eyes regained their determination.
Since you have waited so long, you might as well give the other party some more time.
After all, people who can master that level of information are definitely not ordinary people, so it is reasonable to act cautiously.
Time passes minute by minute.
Outside Lighthouse, the sound of wind and rain gradually subsided, but the roar of waves crashing on Reef was still clear.
Occasionally, a few vague and distant sirens would be heard from the direction of the city, which would soon be blown away by the night wind.
This added a touch of inexplicable tension to this lonely and long waiting process.
Cheng Jiashu still maintains a good posture, as if he is integrated with the wall behind him.
Only the occasional slight adjustment of his standing posture showed that he was not asleep yet.
After an unknown amount of time, the heavy rain outside the window finally stopped completely, leaving only fine raindrops and the howling sea breeze.
The inside of the tower is still dim, but through the arched window, you can already see the eastern sky, and a faint Fish Belly White is quietly blooming, dispersing the remaining night.
The outline of the city in the distance gradually became clear in the darkness.
Like a huge, wet silhouette that has just been washed by the rain, it lies quietly on the horizon.
Dawn has arrived.
But the person Cheng Jiashu was waiting for did not appear.
It seemed that that person had already forgotten all about such an important date.
Wenchuan District, Midnight Forest Bar.
It's early morning and the bustle has ended.
The huge disco ball was hanging quietly in the center of the dance floor.
Most of the lights have been turned off, and only dim work lights are still on behind the bar and in a few corners.
The air was filled with the aftertaste of a mixture of alcohol, perfume and tobacco, which had not completely dissipated.
Several Bar staff members in uniform were pushing the Cleaning cart, picking up wine bottles, paper towels and all kinds of mess scattered among the booths.
The low hum of the vacuum cleaner echoed in the empty hall.
Occasionally, a few muffled snores came from a hidden corner, and were quickly covered up by the sounds of Cleaning working.
A young waitress walked to a row of booths by the window and stretched out her hand to open the heavy Velvet curtains.
Wow--
The curtains were suddenly opened, and the weak morning light rushed in, dispersing the darkness in the booth.
The waiter moved for a moment, then let out a slightly surprised cry:
"Ah!"
I saw a man curled up on the sofa in the booth. His hair was dyed with a dazzling yellow color, and he was sleeping unconsciously.
"Brother Hao? Why are you sleeping here?"
Xu Hao was awakened by the sudden light and sound, opened his eyes in a daze, and rubbed his sleepy eyes.
He looked around blankly, then turned to look out the window.
The sky was overcast, and it seemed that the rain last night had stopped. The ground was wet, and the air was fresh after the rain.
"What time is it?"
Xu Hao asked vaguely, his voice hoarse as if he had just woken up, looking at Xiao Qing standing in front of him.
"Brother Hao, it's almost eight o'clock."
Xiao Qing replied with concern.
"Eight o'clock?!"
Xu Hao jumped up from the sofa like a cat whose tail was stepped on.
Under the surprised gaze of Xiao Qing, he didn't even have time to straighten his messy hair like a bird's nest, so he took three steps and two steps at a time, and hurriedly ran up the stairs.
The doors of Second Floor and VIP Lounge are closed tightly.
Xu Hao stepped lightly and carefully pushed the thick soundproof door open a gap.
The moment he opened it, his eyes froze slightly.
What caught his eye was a muscular figure with a bare upper body.
That man, relying only on Index Finger in his right hand, was able to grasp the solid metal Security Grid above the window like an eagle's claw.
This almost heaven-defying balance and power firmly captured Xu Hao's attention in an instant.
Following the man's Exert Force movements, the tense muscles on his arms seemed to come alive.
From the flexor muscles to the biceps, from the scapular deltoid to the latissimus dorsi.
The muscle fibers of nearly half of the body are bulging and rolling, forming a knotted state like a coiled dragon.
In this extreme explosion Exert Force, the man also shows amazing flexibility.
When you pull yourself up, your latissimus dorsi muscles spread like an eagle's wings, and when you fall down, they contract like a mountain.
Every ups and downs have an almost artistic rhythm and sense of oppression.
The surface of the bronze skin shone slightly with a crystal luster.
That masculine and healthy body exudes a heart-wrenching strength and beauty in the morning light.
Xu Hao swallowed and held his breath subconsciously, not daring to disturb the other party's exercise rashly.
Watching the man hook the window pane with one finger and complete hundreds of such difficult Pull-Ups in one breath.
And there seemed to be no sign of exhaustion at all. His body was hanging steadily in the air. After a moment, he changed his hands and hooked the window pane with his left hand Index Finger, and then continued to pull it up.
Xu Hao couldn't help but feel an indescribable shock in his heart.
One-Finger Pull-Up, I tried my best but could barely complete about twenty of them. There was no way the process would be so easy and satisfying.
But the man in front of him could do hundreds of them in a row, as if the weight of more than one hundred kilograms was as light as a feather to him, without any burden.
This is far beyond the physical capabilities of normal humans. He is simply a monster in human skin!
What makes Xu Hao even more shocked is that this man, who is already so powerful, is still so hardworking and self-disciplined. He continues to hone himself every day, obviously pursuing a more extreme state or power.
Is this the spirit of Martial Artist?
Xu Hao's eyes couldn't help but become complicated, full of awe and deep thought.
"U--"
The young man exhaled and seemed to have finally completed the exercise. He jumped down from Anti-theft Window lightly and stood firmly on the floor.
He shook his hands, and there wasn't even the slightest sign of redness on his fingertips.
"Noah, is there any news from over there?"
He asked in a calm voice without turning his head.
Xu Hao was shocked and immediately recovered from the shock. He quickly took a step forward and replied:
"Brother Cheng, not yet."
This title seemed to carry more heartfelt admiration than before.
After a pause, Xu Hao added another explanation:
"Last night, after we retreated separately, everyone's communication equipment was completely destroyed in accordance with the organization's regulations, and all relevant contact information was deleted and temporarily placed in a silent state."
"Why don't I wait a while and find an opportunity to contact that guy Ma Biao and test him out in a subtle way to see what the reaction from Noah is now?"
Fang Cheng turned around, looked at Xu Hao deeply, and shook his head.
"Demon Hunt Operation" made such a big fuss last night, and Special Search Team directly intervened.
Noah Organization is probably in dire straits right now, and his first priority must be to hibernate and find a way to get rid of Special Search Team's tracking.
Only after this imminent big trouble is solved will other things be considered.
Fang Cheng thought for a moment and asked again:
"Where is Special Search Team? What's their attitude? How many people were arrested last night? Did you arrest any important people?"
Xu Hao scratched his head, with a hint of depression on his face:
"Well... I wanted to ask about it, but I was severely scolded by the people over at Special Search Team, saying that I deliberately concealed the situation and misled them into taking action."
"However, I still got some news from the other party's words."
"They did arrest a lot of ordinary members of Noah Organization, but they probably didn't catch a few of the really important Senior Cadre members."
Fang Cheng's eyes flashed slightly and asked:
"Do they doubt your motives?"
Xu Hao quickly waved his hand and said with confidence on his face:
"Boss, don't worry, it's absolutely not the case. I've successfully prevaricated them. I just joined Noah Organization not long ago. It's not easy to sneak into this operation."
"Originally, I thought I could get a more detailed plan and solid evidence and tell them together. Who knew that when we arrived at the scene, we found out that Noah Organization had created such a big battle."
"Besides, the situation was so urgent at the time and the communication conditions were limited. It is normal that some information was not explained clearly."
After Xu Hao finished speaking, he curled his lips and couldn't help but complain a few words in front of Fang Cheng:
"I'm not completely lying to them. Those bastards really got an advantage and behaved well. It's good to give them credit, and they're so picky!"
Fang Cheng moved his wrists and cervical vertebrae, making a crisp clicking sound, and said casually:
"Special Search Team If you mention this matter again afterwards, you can tell them the reason for the whole thing."
"Let's just say Noah Organization is actually hunting down a mysterious master who is specifically against them."
Having said this, Fang Cheng paused for a moment, organized his words and said:
"You can retell to them the glorious deeds of Cheng Jiashu with added detail."
"Then he said that after your Fei Jin efforts and inquiring in every possible way, you finally found out a shocking secret--"
"It turns out that this mysterious master was once a member of Noah Organization. His code name is "White Owl". In reality, his identity is the idol singer Cheng Jiashu."
"Due to some emotional entanglements, he had a fierce conflict with two other senior leaders named Luo and Li in the organization because of love and hatred. After the fight, he chose to defect from the organization."
"It is precisely because of this that Cheng Jiashu was hunted down, became enemies with Noah Organization, and opposed them everywhere."
"And the reason why Minister Luo came to Eastern Capital in person seems to be to deal with this unspeakable old friend..."
Xu Hao was stunned for a moment after hearing this, his eyes widening:
"Brother Cheng, your story... is simply... too bloody, isn't it?"
Fang Cheng The corners of his mouth curled up:
"It's better to be bloody, so it's easier for people to believe it."
"Anyway, the general meaning is that this "White Owl" only kills members of Noah Organization and never attacks ordinary civilians. In a sense, he and Special Search Team are actually on the same front."