Guadalajara, Mexico's second-largest city, is naturally a key battleground in the election.
However, this area remains within the sphere of influence of the Benjamin Drug cartel.
It's even closer to its home Sinaloa State now! And even more dangerous!
Just look at this row of corpses on the overpass, and you'll know this trip will definitely not be peaceful.
Everyone knows this.
The sound of the driver checking his gun came from the driver's seat. Teresa's expression was also somewhat solemn, and her knuckles turned white as she clenched her fists.
"Don't worry, it's alright."
Lu Li looked at his phone while offering a word of comfort.
His posture was casual, as if he didn't take the danger seriously at all.
But Teresa knew that the other party was qualified, which was also the force that gave them the courage to run for office.
The convoy had by then arrived at the hotel.
Teresa's expression softened, and she asked softly, "Lu Li... you will protect me, right?"
The Franco-American girl's eyes were deep and clear, like lake water.
Lu Li casually replied, "Yes, as long as you don't stray too far from me."
"Don't go too far away..."
Teresa's heart stirred, and she began to ponder those words.
Just then, the vehicle came to a stop, arriving at the hotel where they were staying.
Lu Li out of the car and saw this city with a 500-year history.
The colonial-era buildings are remarkably well-preserved, and countless historical sites are nestled in the glow of the setting sun.
After everyone settled into the hotel, Lu Li's room was right next to Ms. Maria's, which would be convenient for his protection.
Upon entering the room, he took out seven alloy swords to examine them.
After a day of refining with the power of their vows, these silvery-gray metallic glints shimmered, giving them a rather lively feel.
Lu Li stroked each one carefully, quite satisfied. If this continued, they might truly be turned into flying swords.
The video is so effective precisely because it's extremely popular!
I took out my phone and checked; it already had 2 million views and 200,000 likes on Douyin alone.
However, it was only popular in China; foreigners weren't particularly interested in flying swords, and the videos posted on overseas platforms received lukewarm responses.
So far, it only has 500,000 views and 20,000 likes, and most of those are due to Jessica's good looks.
Lu Li frantically scrolled through his phone, trying to figure out how to motivate his international friends, when he suddenly realized—
The video I filmed with "A'da" earlier actually got over 40,000 likes on TikTok!
This was just a random shot I took for fun, but foreigners really like "Terminator".
The comments section was filled with topics related to Terminator:
[The second generation is still the best looking]
[That scene where he reloads on the motorcycle was so cool!]
This was a free time, and in no time at all, the number of likes was about to break 50,000.
A thought Lu Li: with so much power gathered, could the puppet be transformed into a [sacrificial artifact]?
He hurried to the room across the hall, where Jessica lived, and two puppets were always protecting her.
Upon opening the door, they found Teresa and Aurora were also there.
Several close relatives lived on this floor, and at that moment, Jessica was aiming an M24 at the window.
Aurora instructed, "Keep your eyes on the target, and breathe softly..."
This was clearly a sniper training session. As soon as Lu Li entered, all three women looked over.
"You guys continue, don't worry about me."
Lu Li greeted them and beckoned A'da over with a flick of his finger.
After reaching out and touching it, Lu Li frowned slightly.
The puppet's alloy body seemed to have changed slightly, but it was too subtle to be sure.
Is it because of his/her large size?
Lu Li judged that the Terminator's size was too large, and this amount of willpower refinement wouldn't have any effect yet.
"Let's wait a few more days and see..."
He was about to turn and leave when Jessica suddenly screamed, "So many armed men!!!"
The girl was taking a sniper lesson when she happened to see something through an 8x scope—
In the distance, more than a dozen pickup trucks screeched to a halt, and countless burly men armed with long and short guns jumped out!
Aurora leaned closer to take a look, her expression changed drastically, and she shouted into her earpiece:
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! A large group of enemies has been spotted near the main gate!"
And soon after, Joey, the mercenary leader, replied through the earpiece:
[Large enemy forces are positioned in all four directions! We're surrounded! We're surrounded!]
At that moment, the entire hotel was thrown into chaos.
To make matters worse, the light bulbs flickered and then all went out; the power had been cut off!
The group ran outside and saw the woman coming out of the room, accompanied by her campaign advisor, executive assistant, and other clerical staff.
The campaign advisor, a middle-aged man in a suit, said nervously:
"Damn it! This must be one of Benjamin's men! We need to contact the police immediately..."
Before he could finish speaking, he realized that the police chief was hanging from the overpass.
At this moment, Joey and Lieutenant Reyes also arrived with grave expressions.
Joey looked at Ms. Maria and said solemnly, "The enemy has at least 400 men. We need to break through immediately!"
Lieutenant Reyes objected. "The enemy is prepared. Going out would be suicide. We should defend the hotel using the terrain and wait for reinforcements!"
"Ridiculous! How could such a small number of people possibly hold out!"
Both sides gave conflicting accounts, while Ms. Maria searched for Lu Li's figure... just as she saw him emerge from the room carrying a silver weapon case.
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Lu Li calmly said:
"Madam, you don't need to go anywhere. Just stay in your room and wait patiently."
Upon hearing this, Joey's face immediately darkened.
"Kid, I don't care how many people you're hiding, the drug lords' regular army is outside. You'll get us killed!"
Lu Li ignored the man and left with his suitcase.
A'da followed behind him, while "Number 0" stood motionless beside Jessica.
Ms. Maria watched Lu Li's retreating figure and said:
"We're staying here, not going anywhere. Call the governor and ask him to send reinforcements!"
With someone to lead them, everyone, though trembling with fear, went about their own business.
Joey's dark face was full of gloom.
He'd been a mercenary for years and had been to many chaotic countries, but he'd never seen anything like this.
The government was perfectly fine, it hadn't collapsed, yet they allowed drug lords to mobilize hundreds of troops in the city!
It's extremely bizarre and the risks are extremely high; for me, this deal isn't worthwhile.
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At this moment, Lu Li, carrying a sword case, walked briskly to the outside of the hotel.
The public has sophisticated methods for dealing with armed conflicts, and the streets are deserted.
Lu Li first used a glance to thwart any potential surveillance, then opened the box.
Seven alloy swords flew out in a flurry.
At this moment, they are just [ritual objects], which can be found in any temple or museum.
Aside from its ability to contain Life Energy, it has no special characteristics.
But after a bloodbath, things could change.
A sword is ultimately a weapon of killing. Slaughter and bloodshed have a great influence on it.
This is what is referred to as "blood sacrifice" in "The Flying Sword Cultivation Manual".
Lu Li infused his mind and precious Internal Breath into the swords, then raised his hand and pointed, and the seven alloy swords flew out towards the target at a speed of 300 meters per second.
A strange object flew out with it... it was a cell phone with its camera on!