Urban Super Soldier King-Chapter 821: Out of the Wolf’s Den and into the Tiger’s Lair
Chapter 821: Chapter 821: Out of the Wolf’s Den and into the Tiger’s Lair
Wan Jianxin wouldn’t have climbed to this position if he were an ordinary person. The message on Xiang Yu’s phone contained Wan Chao’s name, which meant Wan Chao had leaked information about Wan Jianxin.
The rest of the matter no longer required Xiang Yu’s involvement. Once Wan Jianxin received the information, even if he didn’t deal directly with Wan Chao, he would certainly revoke his role as general manager.
When that happened, if Wan Chao came looking for Xiang Yu, Xiang Yu could just outright deny everything. Wan Chao wouldn’t have a single recourse. Besides, once Xiang Yu left here, where would Wan Chao even find him? All he knew was that Xiang Yu worked for Wolf Fang—let him try hunting him down via Wolf Fang.
Even after leaving the city, Mi Hui was still uneasy, worried that Wan Chao and his people might pursue them. But despite the worry, a thrill coursed through him.
Sitting in the car, Li Wenlong was anxious. He didn’t know who Xiang Yu and his companions were. Having barely escaped, if he were captured again, he swore he’d rather die than go back.
"You..." Li Wenlong hesitated, wanting to ask Xiang Yu questions, but Xiang Yu raised a hand to stop him.
"We haven’t reached our destination yet. It’s not safe. Best to sit quietly," Xiang Yu cautioned as he vigilantly scanned the surroundings.
Li Wenlong was crucial to their mission—practically the key to their next steps. Xiang Yu had to ensure his safety.
After several encounters with hidden enemies, Xiang Yu understood that the adversary was anything but simple.
Just then, a car suddenly sped up behind them in pursuit.
"Brother Yu! Someone’s tailing us," Tie Zhuzi called out urgently from the driver’s seat, his view unobstructed.
Before his words even finished, the pursuing vehicle had already caught up, running side by side with their car.
Xiang Yu turned his head and saw a man aiming a gun directly at them.
"Watch out!" Xiang Yu yelled, simultaneously shoving Li Wenlong’s head down forcefully.
At that exact moment, a bullet grazed Li Wenlong’s scalp, while another struck him in the shoulder.
"Sit tight!" Tie Zhuzi hollered, jerking the steering wheel hard. The SUV slammed viciously into the other car.
The SUV they were driving had been "borrowed"—or more accurately, stolen—during their search for Wolf Eye in City No. 4. Moreover, Su Yongzhen’s racing team had professionally modified it. Its performance was remarkable. While it wasn’t a Tank, it was still leagues ahead of typical vehicles.
Tie Zhuzi’s aggressive collision sent the enemy’s car careening off the highway. Unable to maintain control due to the high speed, the vehicle flipped over, tumbling a great distance.
Judging by the wreckage, anyone inside was either dead or gravely injured.
Tie Zhuzi shouted excitedly, boastfully declaring his driving skills had significantly improved.
Li Wenlong and Mi Hui, however, were both pale with terror. Though they thought they weren’t afraid of death, facing its reality made them cower.
After neutralizing the threat, they didn’t stop but headed straight for City No. 1, their territory—a relatively safe place.
Once in City No. 1, Xiang Yu and his team avoided hotels and went directly to their secret underground hideout.
Few people knew this location, aside from Xiang Yu’s inner circle.
Tie Zhuzi handed out some sanitary supplies, as Li Wenlong needed basic first aid for his injuries.
"Stay put for now. I’ll come by tonight to find you," Xiang Yu said before heading upstairs with Tie Zhuzi.
Li Wenlong was still shaken. He had no idea who Xiang Yu was—had he escaped the wolf’s den only to fall into a tiger’s lair?
Mi Hui, on the other hand, was calmer. Through his time with Xiang Yu, he’d started to realize Xiang Yu seemed to have a sense of justice.
Not exactly a "good guy," though; more like a morally inclined rogue.
"What’s their deal?" Li Wenlong finally couldn’t suppress his curiosity and asked.
"How am I supposed to know? But I have a feeling he might help us attain true freedom," Mi Hui replied.
Li Wenlong chuckled despondently, saying, "True freedom? Spare me the dream. On this so-called sacred land, what ’true freedom’ is there? Especially for people like us—either locked up, subjected to house arrest, or outright killed. I’ve long stopped hoping for it."
Li Wenlong’s words carried a deep sadness, and Mi Hui—who’d thought the same way—didn’t argue, simply sitting alongside him in silence as they awaited their fate.
Upstairs, Xiang Yu summoned Shi Jian. Now that he’d returned, he needed to investigate the matter Commander Cao had assigned him.
He hoped Commander Cao’s intel was truthful—praying it was all mere coincidence.
"Find out by tonight if this city has such a dangerous character," Xiang Yu said firmly, his gaze steely.
Shi Jian didn’t understand Xiang Yu’s intense concern over the matter, but since Xiang Yu had issued an order, he would do his utmost.
"Shi Jian," Xiang Yu called him again just as he was about to leave.
Thinking Xiang Yu had more instructions, Shi Jian stopped abruptly.
"You’ve lost weight lately. Is Wu Yue too much for you?" Xiang Yu suddenly smirked mischievously.
Shi Jian rolled his eyes at Xiang Yu, annoyed, and then walked off. Even with critical tasks at hand, Xiang Yu couldn’t resist cracking a joke.
Yet Shi Jian felt a pang of bitterness internally—Wu Yue really was too formidable, wearing him down every night.
Though Shi Jian was physically robust, even he couldn’t endure such exhaustion for long. It wasn’t hard to see that he’d grown much leaner in a short time.
Meanwhile, Wu Yue appeared to have transformed entirely—radiant and glowing, her skin smooth and full of elasticity, more stunning than ever before.
"Do you think Xiang Yu and his people will forget about our matter?" Wu Yue asked Feng Lan as they sat in a room together.
Feng Lan shook her head. "No, I know Xiang Yu. He’s someone who follows through. If he’s promised us something, he’ll see it done."
Wu Yue grinned slyly and said, "You know him well, don’t you? Which part of him do you know best?"
Feng Lan froze for a moment, not catching on, before her face flushed, and she swung at Wu Yue playfully.
"Wu Yue sis, why have you gotten so cheeky lately?" Feng Lan giggled softly.
The two sat together like an enviable pair of sisters, a stark contrast to who they once were—legendary figures known far and wide.
Indeed, women are still women, no matter how fierce or domineering they were in the past. When they fall for someone, tenderness surfaces—it’s simply human nature.
Xiang Yu remained seated, waiting for any updates from Shi Jian and the others. He needed to confirm whether Commander Cao’s task was legitimate. If it wasn’t, what was Cao’s agenda?
If Commander Cao couldn’t be trusted, who in the military could Xiang Yu rely on? At that moment, Xiang Yu thought of Yuan Huai and Han Feng.
Yuan Huai was a drunkard but also a deserter. Initially, Xiang Yu didn’t consider these details seriously, believing they were symptoms of disheartened minds.
But now, upon reflection, something deeper seemed unresolved—something Xiang Yu couldn’t quite grasp, sending chills down his spine as he pondered it...
