At this moment, Lin Mu, sitting in the red Veyron, didn't care about this. He was slowly approaching Sophie in front. After a long period of pursuit, Sophie had already noticed someone tailing her. Looking through the rearview mirror, she was surprised to find it was her own Bugatti West Bat chasing her.
"It's Lin Mu again," Sophie cursed silently, "This guy just sticks to you like a ghost!"
Shake him off! With this thought in mind, the Porsche Panamera quickly accelerated and recklessly ran the first red light in her life. She had no choice; it was all that bastard's fault!
And since she ran the first, running the second red light was effortless!
So, on such a clear day with no clouds, the Wancheng City citizens and drivers had the fortune to witness a spectacle only seen in F1 Grand Prix: two luxury cars, one blue and one red, one following the other. The blue one in front looked like an elf, while the red one behind resembled a flame, rampaging through the busy city traffic streets...
Over at the South City Traffic Command Center, Captain Wang, a balding middle-aged inspector, slammed his fat hand on two tables, breaking them, "Outrageous, outrageous, connect me to Liu Shu again. Record this; I want Su's Great Enterprise's year-end tax rate increased by fifty, no, eighty percent..."
The blue Porsche Panamera ultimately couldn't shake off the red Veyron Bugatti West. Sophie was pressing the accelerator so hard her foot was almost numb. Through the rearview mirror, she could see the smug smile on the face of that guy behind her.
Fine, I can't outrun you in the city, so let's see how you do on narrow mountain roads. Although this guy's driving skills are excellent, he's new here and definitely not familiar with mountain roads. Hah, I'll lose him on the road, and he won't find his way home, isn't that perfect?
With this thought in mind, there happened to be a turn ahead leading straight to the Lotus Mountain area. There, with many side roads and surrounded by mountains, it's like a maze for those unfamiliar with the path. Once Lin Mu is lost in there, ha-ha, Sophie can finally put her worries to rest!
But the world has a saying about joy being followed by sorrow. After navigating through countless curves without shaking off Lin Mu, Sophie charged towards a deserted one-way road, completely ignoring a prominent sign on the roadside: Frequent Accident Area, Caution to Drivers!
Fine, surely that guy Lin Mu wouldn't expect a weak woman to take such a reckless action, right? He shouldn't be able to find me this time, should he?
Just as Sophie's Porsche entered, she felt there seemed to be a man-made obstacle ahead. A tree lay straight across the road, and it was too late to turn back.
Screech~
With a crisp brake sound, the Porsche's excellent performance ensured it stopped accurately a meter away from the tree. She suddenly recalled the advice from netizens that encountering such a situation could very likely be an ambush by robbers. Never get out of the car; otherwise, you fall right into their trap.
Just as she was about to turn the steering wheel to change direction, suddenly, a person sprung out from the side, carrying a bucket of paint-like substance, and splashed it over with a whoosh. Not good, this was truly an encounter with robbers!
Su's Great Enterprise is wealthy and influential, standing out in Wancheng City, offending many rivals. Rumor had it someone once offered fifty million for her life. Fortunately, with the help of the police and Qi Manlin, she had always escaped danger. Her sister and secretary, Su Xiaowan, even cooperated with the police, impersonated her to lure assassins into a trap, and they successfully eliminated four assassins. Could it be that this time, she cannot escape fate?
Frantically, Sophie hurriedly turned on the wipers. Oh no, not wiping was fine, but once wiped, the white paint blocked the entire windshield. It was all over; she had lost all sense of direction.
In a panic, Sophie hastily started to escape, but after a few seconds, the Porsche hit the roadside steps and was forced to stop. Only one thought remained in Sophie's mind: Run!
Opening the car door, Sophie discarded her high heels and fled in disarray. For the first time, she felt so unladylike, but with her life at stake, how could she care about such things?
Looking up quickly, she was horrified to see a group of burly men forming a fan shape, approaching with blades and bats in hand, smirking sinisterly.
Ah...
Sophie let out a piercing scream. She was well aware that despite her numerous accolades, renowned as Wancheng's Business Battle Queen, beneath the glamorous surface lay constant danger and crisis. Ever since her debut, countless attacks had occurred, summarized in one sentence: as long as she was alive, she would always be on the minds of countless assassins and employers, surrounded by various assassination and kidnapping plans.
Just when she was about to collapse, a familiar braking sound suddenly came from beside her. She knew that sound well; indeed, it was her other luxury car, the Bugatti West. Then she saw Lin Mu hop out of the driver's seat. Although she always found this guy annoying, at this moment, she suddenly felt he gave her a sense of security. Almost instinctively, Sophie grabbed Lin Mu's hand as if clutching the last straw of hope.
The group of men had surrounded them, one by one with tattoos, bare-chested, bald and stubbly, looking intimidating, with thick gold chains around their necks and machetes reflecting glaring light in the sun. Even the timid would probably be scared stiff. Although Sophie usually remained calm, at this moment, she was already panicking. She held Lin Mu's hand tightly, refusing to let go.
"President Su, didn't expect this, huh? We've been following you brothers for a long time, and finally, we've caught you. Fifty million, huh? Don't blame us brothers; who doesn't want more money? Besides, one person like you is worth so much. It's truly hard to resist!"
Lin Mu stepped forward, a wicked smile playing on his lips. He wasn't afraid of a fight. Despite the opponents being numerous, judging by their attire and demeanor, he could tell they were likely military men. If he wasn't mistaken, they, like him, had emerged from the jungles of Africa where he had once battled.
"Gentlemen, it seems somewhat ungentlemanly for a group of men to bully a defenseless woman, doesn't it?"
There was a subtle sense that Lin Mu was just like them. Despite trying to refrain, he radiated a fierce aura that naturally erupted after weathering many bloody storms. Thus, the man leading the group had no intention of provoking him.
"Kid, let me warn you, it's better to stay out of trouble. Run along before we lose our temper, or else, hehe!"
The large man at the front crossed his arms, angling his gaze skeptically at this fellow who didn't seem easy to mess with.
Lin Mu clasped his hands together, a sincere smile spread across his face as he bowed and said, "Dear brothers, this is my sister. Her beauty has unfortunately caused some offense. I apologize on her behalf."
"You're her brother?" the big man asked suspiciously, turning back to the group of equally lost but fiercely determined men. "I've never heard of the Su Family having any male heirs. If that's true, then the price would be more than fifty million, right?"
Lin Mu nearly fainted. Did these guys only have eyes for money and nothing else? Look at their looks, demeanor, and style. How could they possibly be siblings?
"Alright, does 'brotherly lover' count?" Lin Mu quipped.
"Damn, whether real or not, take them both!" The leader decided not to further entangle with Lin Mu.
At this moment, Sophie saw a group of fierce-looking men approaching, her heart filled with anxiety. She clutched Lin Mu's arm tightly, yet stubbornly said, "Y-you should go, they're after me..."
Lin Mu glanced at the beautiful young president, clearly in distress but pretending to be composed, and took a chance to catch a whiff of her delicate hand, smiling as he said, "Dear sister, don't be afraid. With your brother here, none of these bastards can touch you!"
However, inside, he harshly scorned the girl: Damn, if you really want me to leave, let go of my hand! Grip it so tightly, how can I escape?
"Brothers, please... let's talk this out." Lin Mu shielded the beautiful president behind him, blocking the approaching crowd with his arms. He shot a glance at the tattoo on the chest of the leader at the front, affirming in his mind who these folks were: the infamous Cobra Special Forces from the West African grasslands. Each one of them possessed extraordinary skills, whether in firearms or hand-to-hand combat, and they were renowned across the African Continent! How did these people suddenly appear here?
Thanks to his superior driving skills, he narrowly avoided disaster earlier. Had he been a step slower, his mission and future with the old man would have been doomed...
"Kid, don't make trouble. Looking at your frail bones, conquering the beauty behind you is hopeless. Better to leave her to us..."
The large man wielding the machete sneered, his face full of menace, and the blade emitted an eerie chill under the warm slanting sun!
Lin Mu's smile waned for a moment. During their standoff, he had already surveyed the surroundings. The area was isolated, the avenue too open for escape. He was not confident in rescuing the young lady president behind him in front of dozens of skilled special forces soldiers. He never acted without certainty.
"Quick, get my car, no, yours." Lin Mu whispered to the young lady president behind him and then said with a grin, "You're funny, brother. Whether I'm capable or not, you'll need your mother to find out!"
The large man's expression froze, his initially lustful gaze now slowly overshadowed by intense murderous intent. Originally, there was no desire to become enemies, but this kid's courting death!
Before the big man could respond, Lin Mu cursed inwardly, "Big boobs, no brain," a phrase that was fittingly classic, and he pushed Sophie behind him who was still shaking uncontrollably, urging her, "Waiting to be sent to Yihong Courtyard, eh?"
Before the words were out, Lin Mu struck first, kicking upwards with a Shadowless Kick that stabbed into the big man's groin like a brutal blade, followed by a pig-like scream that sent a chill down his spine, lamenting inwardly: It's over for this guy, he's down to his hand from now on...
"Get him!"
"Finish him off!"
In the next second, a wave of big men swept towards Lin Mu like a storm wiping away falling leaves. The sharp blades flickered with shadows of death under the sunlight, but Lin Mu stood alone like the shield of War God Achilles. His bizarre combat techniques allowed him to fend off the vicious Cobra special forces, preventing them from advancing even half a step.