Ye Qiu and Su Mu, like phantoms in the dark night, quietly hid in the shadows, their eyes fixed intently on the movements of several mysterious figures in black not far ahead.
The black-clad figures moved with a steady yet swift pace, heading straight into the depths of the factory, disappearing in the blink of an eye around a dimly lit corner.
"We should follow them," Ye Qiu whispered to Su Mu, lowering his voice.
The two exchanged a knowing nod and, like agile cats, silently crept forward, carefully trailing behind the group of black figures. They dared not make even the slightest sound, as if any misstep would alert these dangerous individuals.
As they turned the corner, an unusually spacious factory came into view.
A musty, decaying odor filled the air, with large machines covered in rust and long abandoned scattered haphazardly around. These machines loomed like ancient beasts that had slept for years, silently occupying the space.
Once inside the factory, the black figures quickly dispersed, each beginning to patrol in different directions. Their precise and orderly movements indicated that this place was heavily guarded.
"It seems it won't be easy to get in here," Su Mu said softly, frowning as a serious expression crossed his face.
Ye Qiu nodded slightly in agreement with Su Mu's assessment and gestured for him to stay close behind.
Using the large machines as cover, they cautiously edged closer to where the black figures were stationed.
However, at that moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred!
One of the black figures suddenly halted as if sensing something amiss. His previously relaxed demeanor shifted to one of alertness.
His sharp eyes scanned the surroundings like a hawk while he tightened his grip on his weapon.
"This is bad; he seems to have noticed us!" Su Mu exclaimed in a hushed voice, his heart racing.
Hearing Su Mu's words, Ye Qiu quickly covered his mouth with a hand and signaled him to remain silent with a stern look.
At this moment, the two of them dared not even breathe, their bodies pressed tightly against the cold exterior of the machine, remaining utterly still, fearing that even the slightest movement would reveal their presence.
In this heart-stopping, life-and-death moment, Su Mu's expression was grave, his eyes tightly closed as he murmured incantations under his breath.
With a gentle flick of his long fingers, an almost imperceptible mystical technique shot forth from his fingertips, enveloping the figure in black like a delicate veil.
In an instant, the black-clad man felt the world spinning around him, as if everything was wildly rotating out of control.
His head buzzed with noise, and suddenly everything before him turned pitch black, as if he had been swallowed by a powerful force of darkness.
Then, his body began to sway involuntarily a few times before collapsing silently to the ground like a piece of wood that had lost its support.
Seeing this scene, Ye Qiu couldn't help but silently applaud, "Well done, Su Mu! I didn't expect your technique to be so formidable; it truly opens my eyes!" Admiration sparkled in Ye Qiu's eyes as he praised Su Mu's performance.
At this moment, Su Mu appeared somewhat out of breath, yet his face radiated confidence and determination.
He nodded slightly, signaling Ye Qiu to remain silent, and then the two cautiously continued to move forward.
Before long, they arrived at the other side of the factory.
Here, the lights were bright as day, and the sounds of bustling voices filled the air, creating a lively atmosphere.
Clearly, this was the notorious Black Snake Organization's core gathering place.
"It seems we've finally found the right spot," Ye Qiu whispered excitedly. "However, capturing all these guys won't be easy; we need to plan carefully."
With that, he pulled Su Mu into the shadows of the factory to quietly observe every movement inside.
The spacious factory was brightly lit as if it were daytime, illuminating every corner clearly.
Dozens of figures clad in tight black clothing darted back and forth within, their footsteps hurried and light without making a sound. Yet the heavy and oppressive atmosphere felt like an invisible weight pressing down on this space, creating an intense sense of tension and foreboding.
In the center of the factory, several large tables were neatly arranged.
On these tables, a variety of goods were piled high, creating a dazzling array that was overwhelming to behold.
However, some of the packages emitted a pungent and unpleasant odor, so strong that it could be detected from a distance.
Based on her experience, it was highly likely that these were drugs without a doubt.
Ye Qiu cautiously hid in the shadows and lowered her voice to speak to Su Mu, who was similarly concealed nearby. “It looks like this is the infamous Black Snake organization’s site for illegal transactions.”
Her gaze was sharp as an eagle’s, fixated on the busy figures in black and the suspicious goods on the tables.
“But there are too many people here. If we rush in recklessly, it will be hard for us to escape unscathed,” Su Mu replied softly, his brow furrowed. His handsome features were clouded with concern, clearly troubled by the current situation.
Ye Qiu did not respond immediately but calmly surveyed their surroundings.
Suddenly, her eyes landed on a pile of uniforms carelessly tossed aside nearby.
Her eyes lit up with excitement as she pointed at the uniforms and exclaimed, “I’ve got an idea! We can put on their clothes and disguise ourselves as members of this organization to blend in.”
Without wasting any time, the two swiftly made their way to the pile of uniforms.
Before long, they had changed into outfits identical to those worn by the black-clad individuals and adjusted their postures and expressions to mimic their movements as closely as possible.
“When we make our move, you’ll need to cover for me and draw their attention. I’ll take the opportunity to use my flying needle technique to subdue their leader,” Su Mu said quietly while adjusting his cuffs and outlining the plan to Ye Qiu.
Ye Qiu nodded slightly in agreement with the current situation.
Then, both took a deep breath, striving to appear calm and composed, as if they were merely ordinary passersby, and slowly walked into the somewhat eerie factory with seemingly relaxed steps.
The people dressed in black around them were deeply engrossed in their tasks, busy to the point of distraction, completely unaware of the silent intrusion of the two uninvited guests.
Ye Qiu and Su Mu moved cautiously, gradually approaching the table in the center of the factory where important items were placed. Their sharp eyes scanned the surroundings, trying to identify the leader of the Black Snake Organization hidden among the crowd.
At that moment, a burly man with a face full of flesh came into their view.
He sat imposingly beside the table, exuding an air of authority as he issued commands to those around him. Every gesture he made conveyed an undeniable sense of power; without a doubt, he was the one in control of this factory—the leader of the Black Snake Organization.
"That's him!" Ye Qiu whispered, lowering her voice to a level only Su Mu could hear.
Upon receiving confirmation, Su Mu immediately held his breath and focused his mind, muttering incantations under his breath.
As his chant filled the air, his slender fingertips suddenly flicked out two needles as fine as a cow's hair.
The needles shot out like lightning, tracing an almost imperceptible trajectory through the air before accurately piercing into the leader's acupoints.
In an instant, the once formidable figure of the leader stiffened abruptly, his eyes losing focus and becoming hollow. It was as if all strength had been drained from him; he slumped helplessly back into his chair.
Seeing that their plan had succeeded, Su Mu also lowered his voice and softly said, "Got it!"
At that moment, a glint of cold light flashed in Ye Qiu's eyes, and a subtle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
She knew well that what lay ahead was to capture all these disoriented enemies in one fell swoop, as easy as catching turtles in a jar.
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