Park Bucheng's heart raced, the echoes of gunfire and explosions still ringing in his ears. He clutched the USB drive containing confidential documents tightly, gasping for breath. Although the raid on the Taiji Consortium's secret trading post had been perilous, they had ultimately succeeded.
"Boss, are we safe?" his subordinate whispered, his eyes still reflecting shock.
Just as Park was about to respond, a sudden wave of unease washed over him. He looked up sharply to see several helicopters rapidly approaching from the distance.
"What the hell is this?" Park cursed under his breath. "Everyone, scatter immediately!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a barrage of gunfire rained down from above. Bullets pelted the ground like raindrops, sending sparks flying. Park rolled behind a wrecked car, his heart nearly leaping out of his throat.
"These bastards are fast!" Park gritted his teeth. He knew these were mercenaries hired by the Chaebol, relentless in their pursuit.
At that moment, Park's phone vibrated urgently. He pulled it out to see a message from Li Meili: "Bucheng, I've hacked into the Chaebol's surveillance system. There's an alley at three o'clock where you can temporarily evade the helicopters. Move now!"
A surge of relief washed over Park; his capable assistant never failed him. Taking a deep breath, he activated his True Qi and prepared to dash out.
"Brothers, listen to my command. Three, two, one, go!"
As soon as he finished counting down, Park shot out like an arrow released from a bow. His figure flickered like a ghost as he employed the Graceful Wave Steps, dodging left and right amidst the hail of bullets.
However, just as he was about to dive into the alley, a tall figure suddenly blocked his path. Park's pupils constricted in alarm.
"Trying to run? Not so easy!" a cold female voice rang out.
Park focused and saw a blonde woman glaring at him with icy determination. She was tall and muscular, her eyes glinting with lethal intent.
"Sofia?" Park recognized the leader of the American mercenaries, alarm bells ringing in his mind.
Sofia let out a cold laugh and suddenly lunged forward, delivering a fierce whip kick aimed straight at Park Bucheng's face.
Park Bucheng quickly stepped back, but still felt the impact as the kick struck his shoulder. A sharp pain shot through him, and he couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.
"Tsk tsk, is that all you've got?" Sofia scoffed. "It seems the martial arts of Taiji Nation are nothing special after all."
Gritting his teeth, Park Bucheng felt a surge of anger within him. He knew that if he couldn't shake off this woman soon, he might very well meet his end here.
At that moment, he suddenly heard Li Meili's anxious voice in his ear: "Bucheng, run to the right! There's an underground passage there!"
A glimmer of hope sparked in Park Bucheng's heart. Seizing the opportunity while Sofia was off guard, he unleashed a move called "Serpent's Strike." This technique, which he had learned from "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," caught Sofia by surprise.
"Damn it!" Sofia exclaimed, forced to retreat repeatedly by the unexpected attack.
Park Bucheng seized the chance to roll into a narrow alley on the right. He quickly located the entrance to the underground passage and jumped in without hesitation.
In the darkness, Park Bucheng gasped for breath, his heart pounding like a drum. He knew that this chase was only just beginning.
For the next hour, Park Bucheng engaged in a thrilling escape through the streets of Seoul. He darted through underground passages and leaped between towering buildings. Whenever he found himself in dire straits, Li Meili was always there to provide crucial information, helping him navigate through danger.
However, Sofia's mercenary team was relentless, pursuing him like shadows. They utilized advanced weaponry and exceptional combat skills, repeatedly cornering Park Bucheng.
"Damn it, these bastards just won't let up!" Park Bucheng cursed as he ran. His stamina was rapidly depleting; if this continued, he would surely fall here.
Just then, Park Bucheng heard a piercing scream. He focused his gaze and saw a little girl being held hostage by two mercenaries.
"Damn it!" Park Bucheng cursed inwardly. He knew that these mercenaries intended to use innocent civilians to threaten him.
In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through Park Bucheng's mind. He understood that if he went to save the girl, he might fall into an even more dangerous situation. But how could he find peace of mind if he turned a blind eye to her plight?
"To hell with it!" Park Bucheng gritted his teeth and suddenly changed direction, rushing towards the little girl.
"Haha, finally took the bait!" Sofia sneered, leading the mercenaries in a pincer movement.
Park Bucheng felt a surge of dread but knew he had no choice now. He took a deep breath, his True Qi rapidly circulating within him, preparing for a desperate fight.
At that critical moment, he suddenly heard Li Meili's excited voice in his ear: "Bucheng, I successfully hacked into the Chaebol's surveillance system! Now, I have control over all the cameras in Seoul!"
A spark of hope ignited in Park Bucheng's heart as an idea struck him. He shouted to Li Meili, "Meili, turn off all the streetlights in this area!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire block was plunged into darkness. The mercenaries panicked, halting their steps and scanning their surroundings warily.
Seizing this opportunity, Park Bucheng unleashed his full potential. His figure darted through the darkness like a ghost, each move infused with lethal intent.
"Ah!" A scream pierced the night as one mercenary fell to the ground.
"Damn it, where is he?" Sofia roared, but in the dark, she couldn't pinpoint Park Bucheng's location at all.
Park Bucheng took advantage of the chaos to rescue the little girl and continued to maneuver through the shadows. Every strike he made was precise, as if he could anticipate his enemies' every move.
Finally, after a flurry of confusion, Park Bucheng managed to break through their encirclement. When the streetlights flickered back on, the mercenaries were horrified to discover that a significant number of their comrades lay defeated on the ground.
"This... this is impossible!" Sofia stared incredulously at everything before her.
Park Bucheng stood on a distant rooftop, coldly watching Sofia. His gaze was filled with determination, as if to say: this is the consequence of crossing me.
However, just as Park Bucheng was about to leave, he suddenly felt a wave of dizziness. He knew it was the aftereffect of forcibly using his martial arts.
"Oh no, I can't collapse here!" Park Bucheng gritted his teeth, forcing his body to hold on.
At that moment, he heard Li Meili's anxious voice in his ear: "Bucheng, hurry! The Chaebol's reinforcements are about to arrive!"
Park Bucheng's heart sank; he knew he could no longer afford to linger. He took a deep breath, suppressing his discomfort, and sprinted in the direction Li Meili indicated.
Behind him, Sofia pursued relentlessly with the remaining mercenaries. However, with Li Meili's help, Park Bucheng narrowly escaped danger time and again, ultimately shaking off his pursuers.
When Park Bucheng finally returned to the safe house, he was utterly exhausted. He collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.
"That was close..." Park Bucheng said with a wry smile. He understood that while this operation had succeeded, it also made him acutely aware of the Chaebol's formidable power.
Just then, his phone vibrated suddenly. He picked it up and saw a message from an unfamiliar number:
"An interesting little mouse. But the game has only just begun."
Park Bucheng's pupils constricted sharply as a chill ran down his spine. He knew that this power struggle was far from over; a greater storm was brewing...
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