"I’m counting on you." Bai Tao’s words expressed his hope and seriousness, and a hint of inner conflict.

After speaking, Bai Tao put down the walkie-talkie and took a deep breath.

If he could choose, he wished Xiao Tian wouldn’t have to make a move.

The reason is simple: Xiao Tian has sacrificed too much for Shanghai’s police force.

Bai Tao had tried countless times to promote Xiao Tian, even offering him the position of deputy chief, but Xiao Tian always declined with a smile.

The more Xiao Tian was like this, the more guilty Bai Tao felt, seeing him always on the front lines, surviving innumerable close brushes with death, scarred but never complaining.

Sometimes Bai Tao wondered if he was an incompetent superior.

Countless people raised their heads, watching Xiao Tian on the screen, barely daring to breathe. No one dared to think about what would happen if Xiao Tian, their last hope, failed.

Not just inside the hall. Every police officer involved in this operation pinned their hopes on Xiao Tian!

Xiao Tian was their last hope.

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Upon receiving Bai Tao’s instruction, Xiao Tian immediately turned the car around, putting the pedal to the metal, racing towards the criminals’ location.

Xiao Tian’s movement was broadcasted back to the meeting hall of the West Bureau via roadside cameras. The leaders of Shanghai’s police force gathered here, eyes fixed on Xiao Tian.

The black sedan carrying Xiao Tian sped along the road. Yu Ningxue sat beside him, her professional police uniform hugging her flawless figure. Her beautiful face as ever, now carried a hint of seriousness.

"Those three vehicles! They’re here!" At a corner, three black vans appeared at high speed. Their steady steering showed the drivers were seasoned veterans.

Jin Zhan, inside one of the vans, saw only a single sedan blocking the way, and couldn’t help but laugh smugly, "Hahaha, is there no one left in the Shanghai Police Bureau? They dare to block me with just one car?"

His expression turning colder, Jin Zhan ordered, "Just crash past them! Once we enter the city and complete the deal, we’ll all feast!"

"Hahahaha!" The men inside the other cars burst into lascivious cheers, "Huaxia girls! Huaxia girls!"

The three vans quickly surrounded Xiao Tian, one on the left, one on the right, and one behind.

Vroom vroom vroom ————

Engines roared as the three cars rapidly closed in, threatening to crush Xiao Tian’s sedan. Rushing towards him.

Behind Xiao Tian’s sedan, Zhongliang, who had been tailing, saw the three vans ramming towards Xiao Tian’s car. He was momentarily stunned, then sneered coldly, pulling his car over to the side to watch Xiao Tian’s impending trouble.

Zhongliang sneered, "Haha, this Xiao Tian has become too arrogant without knowing whom he’s provoked. Let them fight first, then we can reap the rewards!"

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Xiao Tian swiftly turned the steering wheel. Opening the car door, he turned to Yu Ningxue, "Once I get out, drive to a safe place, and stay safe."

Yu Ningxue nodded calmly, "Be careful."

Xiao Tian nodded and immediately jumped out of the car, leaping into the air.

Bang!

Xiao Tian’s gaze was icy as a dagger appeared in his hand. He hurled it at the van in front, and with a "whoosh," the dagger flew like a bullet, leaving a white arc.

Ping!

A crisp sound rang out as the dagger pierced the van’s tire. Xiao Tian had infused the dagger with Inner Strength, which exploded upon impact, shredding the tire to pieces.

The people inside the van felt a violent shake. The driver, eyes dazed, frantically manipulated the steering wheel. Despite flooring the gas pedal, the van veered uncontrollably to one side, skidding.

The driver of the van next to it, unaware of what had happened, yelled, "Damn it! Are you blind?? Ahhh!!!!"

Bang!

As the van driver’s words fell, two vans collided violently. They rolled over each other on the highway, finally crashing at the roadside, both vehicles wrecked beyond recognition.

Having instantly dealt with two vans, Xiao Tian’s gaze turned to the last remaining one. Inside was Jin Zhan, the ringleader of this criminal group!

The wind howled, whipping across Xiao Tian’s face. His figure, ghostlike, left a black afterimage as he appeared before Jin Zhan’s van.

Jin Zhan, in the passenger seat, was so terrified he trembled all over, thinking how could this guy be so fast, like a ghost?

Xiao Tian let out a shout, the Iron Chain Cross River and Calm Qi Technique activating inside him. A powerful aura erupted, and Xiao Tian directly reached out to block Jin Zhan’s van.

"Screech screech screech!!"

The van tires spun wildly in place, squealing sharply, but unable to advance another inch.

"Damn it! Courting death!"

Stopped by Xiao Tian, Jin Zhan angrily swung open the car door, face burning with fury, and charged at Xiao Tian.

Having studied with a Qi Gong Master in Vietnam, Jin Zhan wasn’t surprised Xiao Tian could stop his car.

His master had once told him that a true Qi Refining Master couldn’t be stopped even by missiles!

As Jin Zhan stepped out, Zhongliang at a distance recognized him and was immediately astonished.

"Jin Zhan...is actually Gun Ghost Jin Zhan?" Zhongliang exclaimed.

Beside him, a young gentleman asked, "Who is that?"

Zhongliang replied, "An assassin active in Vietnam years ago, extremely ruthless. He once wiped out an entire mercenary group single-handedly! I can’t believe he’s returned to Huaxia?"

With Zhongliang’s shocked gaze, Jin Zhan stepped forward fiercely, his hands moving as swiftly as a whirlwind.

Though at some distance from Xiao Tian, the Qi in Jin Zhan’s hands condensed into blades in the air, piercing through, aiming at Xiao Tian. Strong gusts of wind surged forth.

Nearby trees hit by the Qi Blade shattered instantaneously, a truly fearsome sight.