Don't Even Think About Turning Me! I'm a Patriot!

The sudden turn of events stunned everyone present, their minds momentarily thrown into chaos. How could there be another hidden spy trying to steal the simplified Human Martial Arts here? And what was the deal with this powerful infiltrator in front of them?

Watching the agile and swift hidden spy dash towards the exit, the researchers' faces turned grim.

"This is bad! All the research data from the computer simulations is in that storage device!"

"Security! Stop him! We absolutely cannot let him escape!"

"Get the data storage device back from him! We absolutely cannot let him take it! All our recent achievements are in there!"

A few researchers who were closer couldn't hold back and quickly rushed forward, attempting to intercept him.

However, these researchers, who spent most of their time in the lab and lacked physical training, were no match for such an elite spy!

The hidden spy reacted with incredible speed, casually knocking down one of the obstructing researchers. He then threw two micro smoke bombs, filling the air with a choking, rolling mist in an instant.

Hiss...

Gu Chen raised an eyebrow at this. He had only come to witness the official laboratory's 'integration of science and martial arts.' He hadn't expected another hidden spy to appear, essentially creating an opportunity for the other party to steal secrets. He certainly didn't want to be framed for this.

With that thought, he didn't hesitate. He pushed off the ground with his foot, his body launching forward like an arrow from a bow, chasing after the spy.

While the National Martial Arts cultivation system was considered low-level in terms of martial prowess, its spiritual cultivation aspect was quite miraculous. With his spiritual realm reaching Shattering the Void and Seeing the Divine, it was profoundly mysterious. As long as he wanted to pursue someone, that person, even if they fled to the ends of the earth or hid deep underground, could not escape his spiritual lock as long as they were alive, unless they took their own life.

Seeing the hidden spy escape, Wang Hong's face was filled with rage. First, an infiltrator had easily defeated him, and now another hidden spy had stolen the data storage device right before his eyes. Wasn't this a blatant slap in the face?

He had invested significant resources in cultivating these elite special forces members at the Hidden Strength level, and they had their own responsibilities. Besides assisting researchers in experiments, they were also responsible for safeguarding the lab's achievements. Now, such a major security breach had occurred on his watch, and he was sure to face disciplinary action.

"This is outrageous..."

Once the thick smoke had dissipated slightly, Wang Hong, seething with anger, gave chase.

Meanwhile, after the hidden spy fled the internal laboratory, he entered a restroom in the corridor. He reached under his neck, gripped the high-tech synthetic skin, and with a forceful pull, changed his face. Simultaneously, he rubbed his hair, removing the wig used for disguise, and put on a pair of glasses.

In just over ten seconds, he looked like a completely different person. He then casually walked out as if nothing had happened.

However, after only a few steps, his pace involuntarily halted. A person wearing a mask had appeared in the corridor ahead – it was the strong individual, suspected to be a Pillaring Grandmaster, who had made a move in the laboratory earlier.

"Quite fast. You've completely changed your appearance so quickly. Spies have a lot of high-tech gadgets these days..."

Hearing Gu Chen's words, the spy emerging from the restroom stiffened. He had no idea how the other party had identified him.

Engaging in a fight with Gu Chen was definitely not a wise decision. While the spy's close-quarters combat skills were decent, they were no match for these Central Continent experts who practiced National Martial Arts.

With this in mind, the spy raised his hands, a smile appearing on his face, and began to persuade.

"Friend, our goals are the same – to obtain the research results of the Central Continent. Why don't we each copy a portion of the data after we get out of the research facility? That way, we can both report back."

Gu Chen, however, raised an eyebrow and directly interrupted him, "Shut up! You spy, don't even think about trying to sway me! I am a patriot! Do you think you can influence my firm resolve with such crude words?!"

A patriot?!

These words made the spy's eyes twitch. He almost spat out a mouthful of blood, utterly speechless. The other party had not only infiltrated a top-secret national laboratory but had also taken down a group of security personnel. If he was a patriot, then the spy himself was one of the Central Continent's Ten Outstanding Youths.

Listening to the alarm blaring from the research institute, the spy standing opposite grew anxious. If this dragged on any longer, he might actually be captured by the Central Continent's security personnel within the institute. He definitely didn't want his mission to fail.