Chapter 877: Chapter 882: Pursuing Lin Guodong (Part 4)
Seeing Ling Chen’s fists coming at him, Lin Guodong swayed his feet, instantly dodging under Ling Chen’s punches.
Nine Yang Qiankun Step!
Ling Chen’s expression slightly changed; this guy really wasn’t lying, he indeed knew the Nine Yang Qiankun Step. Moreover, from Lin Guodong’s familiarity in executing it, it was evident he had practiced it for a long time.
In that instant, both of them displayed the Nine Yang Qiankun Step to the fullest, only shadows of the two were seen maneuvering around in the confined space, constantly changing positions.
Moments passed, Ling Chen and Lin Guodong finally stopped, both panting heavily as they looked at one another.
Continuously using the Nine Yang Qiankun Step, even for two Earthly List masters, was a bit unbearable.
"It seems... neither of us can defeat the other." Lin Guodong gasped, weakly looking at Ling Chen said, "Today, I can’t kill you, and you can’t catch me either."
"Is that so?" Ling Chen rested his hands on his knees, said, "Don’t conclude too early before the last moment."
Earlier, during the exchange with Lin Guodong, Ling Chen already felt that Lin Guodong’s strength was indeed slightly superior. However, Lin Guodong, being a high-ranking member of the God Organization, might rarely make a move easily and therefore lacks combat experience. With rich experience, Ling Chen barely compensated for the gap between them.
As a result, after such a long exchange, neither had claimed victory.
"Ling Chen, why persist so? The God Organization originally had no enmity with you; it was you who insisted on getting involved. If it weren’t for your meddling, you could now enjoy the stability of an ordinary person."
"I have considered that question too, I suppose... maybe I am just born with a troublesome fate. Alright, chat time is over, let’s move." With that said, Ling Chen mustered his energy, striding toward Lin Guodong.
But just at this time, Lin Guodong suddenly pulled something out from his pocket, aiming it at Ling Chen’s body.
Seeing that box the size of a mobile phone, Ling Chen’s heart sank. For some reason, a strong sense of unease surged within him. For a moment, Ling Chen halted his steps, standing still while gazing directly at the box.
"I told you." Lin Guodong sneered, "Don’t underestimate the Ling Family. Humph! What is the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion compared to the Ling Family’s collection? Have you seen what I’m holding? This is the most renowned secret weapon in Martial Arts from hundreds of years ago, the Soul Chasing Needle! Don’t be fooled by its small size, inside it hides a hundred and eighty steel needles, even a Heavenly List master might not dodge them. The Ling Family has a rich heritage, but there is only one of this secret weapon, which I took for self-defense just in case. Ling Chen, dying under the Soul Chasing Needle, you should feel honored."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s expression instantly turned solemn, eyes unblinking as he stared at the secret weapon, rapidly contemplating a countermeasure in his mind.
"It’s time to end all of this. Ling Chen, don’t blame me, in terms of family generation, you should call me uncle. Unfortunately, you are too much of a hindrance. Only by eliminating you, can the God Organization continue to develop. Rest assured, it won’t be long before I send your parents underground to reunite with you."
With that, Lin Guodong’s finger went to the trigger of the secret weapon, ready to press the mechanism.
Seeing Lin Guodong’s action, Ling Chen’s pupils contracted, and without daring to think further, he hurriedly turned around and dashed away.
Ah!
Just as Ling Chen was about to run away, a scream came from behind him.
After a brief pause, Ling Chen immediately turned to look back. Instantly, he saw Lin Guodong clutching his right wrist, face full of pain, the secret weapon had dropped to the ground.
Not waiting for Lin Guodong to retrieve the secret weapon, Ling Chen took a few quick steps and swiftly dashed forward, snatching the secret weapon away.
"Ling Chen, are you alright?"
At this moment, Liu Dongsheng hurriedly approached, asking with concern.
It was Liu Dongsheng who arrived in time and used a stun baton to knock the secret weapon out of Lin Guodong’s hand. If he hadn’t intervened at the critical moment, Ling Chen’s body would probably have been pierced by the steel needles.
"I’m fine." Ling Chen secretly let out a breath, feeling a sense of having survived a disaster.
"Thanks, Boss Liu!"
"No need to be polite." Liu Dongsheng nonchalantly said. As he finished speaking, he pointed at Lin Guodong, asking, "What do you plan to do with him?"
"Take him back first, I still have many questions to ask him."
"Alright, leave him to me, you go meet up with Elder Tang."
Ling Chen nodded, chopped Lin Guodong on the neck, instantly knocking him out. Lin Guodong may be a master on the Earthly List, so entrusting him to Liu Dongsheng for safekeeping, Ling Chen wasn’t completely reassured. Hence, it’s better to knock him out.
Having dealt with Lin Guodong, Ling Chen retraced his steps, soon finding Tang Guolun busy in front of the computer.
"Boss Tang." Ling Chen went forward and greeted.
"You’re here!" Tang Guolun glanced at Ling Chen approaching, then continued to focus on the computer screen, while saying, "Ling, we’ve got a big gain this time."
"Really?" Upon hearing this, Ling Chen curiously leaned over, asking, "What big gain?"
Tang Guolun pointed at the documents and data on the screen, saying, "I think we’ve found the most critical secret of the God Organization." With that, Tang Guolun grabbed a host from the table, simply and roughly dismantling the hard drive, saying, "All the files inside are encrypted, can’t crack them all for now, we will study them gradually after getting back. In conclusion, I’m quite sure we’ve grasped the lifeline of the God Organization."
"Great!" Ling Chen was a bit excited. After struggling against the God Organization for so long, they finally had a big gain, not having wasted so much effort.
"Here, keep this thing safe." Tang Guolun tossed the hard drive to Ling Chen, letting him keep it.
Even though it was just a slight gesture, Ling Chen gained a bit more trust in Tang Guolun.
With the hard drive secured, Ling Chen looked around, the security and staff were all tied up by Liu Dongsheng, squatting in the corner, not daring to move.
"Boss Tang, has the signal been restored here?"
"I’ve lifted the signal blocking device, we can communicate with the outside now."
At that moment, Ling Chen used an earpiece to contact Hu Fei outside, instructing him to find a way to guide the police here. With so many prisoners, the three couldn’t handle them all. Besides, they were just some minor fry, no value, better leave them for the police to deal with.
After Ling Chen and the others left with Lin Guodong, the police soon found the temporary base with Hu Fei’s secret assistance.
With things developing to this stage, Ling Chen no longer needed to stay, the police were sufficient to clean up the aftermath.
Returning to the research base, it was already four in the morning.
Not pausing to rest, Ling Chen directly brought Lin Guodong to the interrogation room.