Jia Yan had been unaware of any changes at the Northeast Wild Tiger's factory, still believing that the return of the addict was aimed at apprehending those mutated creatures.
But now, it seemed that wasn't the case at all!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Jia Yan's keen eyes in the sky noticed gunfire erupting not far from the factory.
"There's... a battle over there!"
Jia Yan quickly descended from the sky!
Those engaged in battle near the factory were likely the addict. This killer was too formidable, and there was a good chance he had noticed Jia Yan's figure in the air!
And indeed, Jia Yan's descent was already too slow!
About a kilometer away from the factory, there was a battlefield where three groups were fighting!
"James, you two Americans, go back to your country! Just because you could fight us six before doesn't mean you won't die now! That was us holding back to avoid civilian casualties; otherwise, you would have been dead long ago!"
"Yes! I admit we underestimated you, the martial kings of China. We didn't expect you to unleash your full combat prowess like this! But our conditions are the same. Your ammunition must be running low too. How do you plan to continue fighting?"
Voices from both sides echoed in the bushes!
"You people from both sides, take your fight somewhere else. I've had enough; this place isn't welcoming to you. Get out of here! You might have ammunition shortages, but I don't. And when the time comes, I'll take your lives for real!"
The addict's voice also echoed through the jungle, making it hard for anyone to pinpoint his exact location.
"That damn addict, I didn't expect him to be this difficult to deal with! He doesn't even have any special enhanced equipment, yet he can match us!"
The three Chinese martial kings were wearing reinforced armor suits that utilized the most advanced scientific technology of China. These suits were extremely powerful in protection, detection, and life support. Wearing them elevated the martial kings to another level!
Of course, the martial kings themselves had to be powerful to benefit from the enhancements. If an ordinary person wore it, they wouldn't get stronger; they might even hinder movement and decrease agility.
The three martial kings took cover behind several trees, constantly surveying their surroundings!
Initially, they only had to worry about the two foreigners from America, but with the addition of a world-class assassin, their pressure increased significantly!
Although the addict's presence hadn't caused any casualties among the martial kings, the fact that a shadowy assassin lurked in the jungle was extremely intimidating, putting the three martial kings in a dilemma.
They believed the situation was similar on the side of the two American experts.
A total of five high-level experts being held back by one addict!
But it was just being held back; everyone could see that as an assassin, the addict was truly committed to protecting those buildings!
Every time they attempted to approach, they provoked the assassin, who would then launch counterattacks. Nearly every counterattack was life-threatening!
After all, in direct combat, a hidden assassin in the shadows could never match martial kings and true high-level experts!
Just as the battle continued to intensify!
"What's that?" The captain of the martial kings suddenly looked up at the sky.
Truly a superhuman, this person, amidst intense combat, could still perceive movements in the sky!
Prompted by him, the other two also looked up.
"What is that? A metallic machine? Doesn't seem right, what could it be? It's descending towards the buildings!"
The other two were startled.
"This must be some kind of machinery. If it's descending towards the ground, it's something the two Americans should worry about. After all, that's their destination. This thing landing there might cause a change!"
"Although we have a mission to investigate the factory incident, it's only secondary. Moreover, since we're on Chinese territory, the machinery is likely ours! So, we don't need to rush; the other side certainly will."
"That addict, huh? He must be anxious too. There's a reason he's preventing us from approaching the factory. Now, this machinery ruins it all!"
The captain guessed right.
"James, that machine has landed, indeed heading towards that place! Let's not bother with these people here. Let's go!"
The two American experts, including a true 'super-mutant', hurried towards the direction of the factory!
And deep in the jungle, a faint figure silently hid in the shadows, seeing the metallic 'machine' descending from the sky, their eyes flickered, and swiftly, they moved from the shadows towards the factory!
Jia Yan never expected that his descent alone would be seen as a threat by several formidable opponents!
But it was done. Even if it brought danger, he would not hesitate!
After all this time, was there ever a shortage of danger? Jia Yan was accustomed to navigating through perilous situations. A mere threat wouldn't deter his steps forward!
"Descending!"
Jia Yan, with the heavy weight of the metallic exoskeleton, descended rapidly.
At the same time, he remained vigilant for any possible attacks within the factory!
"No attacks! There's really no one here? How is that possible? What happened to the factory during my absence?!"
Fully armed, Jia Yan hovered over the factory's courtyard.
He observed the three buildings of the factory through the windows!
Several windows in the office building were wide open!
There was no longer that enticing scent around the entire factory vicinity.
"Could it be that, for some reason, the factory has completely stopped production?" Jia Yan found it unbelievable.
If the factory stopped production, then his chances of obtaining that black liquid would be completely gone!
Even if he went to the underground world, it wouldn't guarantee finding it!
Because this was something created by humans through technology, and the underground world was at best a source of raw materials, not necessarily containing such substances.
"Darn it, my first target, and I might lose the chance even before I begin searching!"
Jia Yan was unwilling to accept this!
But despite his dissatisfaction, he had to proceed with his second step!
That was to go to the underground world!
Defeat giant insects one by one, plunder their mysterious fluids madly, and further strengthen himself!
Although the effects of the mysterious fluid seemed to diminish over time, Jia Yan was sure it still had some benefits for him.
Whether it could bring about significant changes to his body again would only be known after trying!
"James, can't you deal with those Chinese martial kings behind us?" The two blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners sped towards the factory!
The middle-aged foreigner who was trailing behind them, his face covered in sweat, occasionally fired bullets towards the rear!
Although they had been receiving ammunition and military support from spies and undercover agents on Chinese roads, such supplies were cut off once they ventured deep into the jungle. Although the three martial kings faced the same conditions, they were still fighting on home ground, and the much-needed supplies would soon find their way through various means.
The anxious battles made the middle-aged foreign man appear weary, whereas the handsome young man still maintained a calm expression, showing no signs of serious engagement!
"No rush. You know my powers are hard to control. After releasing them, I'll be weak for a while. If I release them, I can only deal with one of them. I don't want to be
a burden to you."
The young foreigner lazily responded.
Then, his gaze seemed casual as he glanced towards a nearby thicket!
"That foreign young man is too dangerous!" Just as the two men approached the factory at high speed, the addict who followed closely behind them abruptly halted his steps.
He hid in the jungle, watching the two assassins charge into the Northeast Wild Tiger's factory!
"I'm sorry, Li Jingzi! I can only hold them off until now. Continuing would be dangerous! Being hunted down by super-mutants, I don't want to taste that again!"
"But it's been so long; you should have left by now. If you're really stubborn and stay in the building, it's suicidal. It's your own fault if I abandon you!"
The addict's figure gradually disappeared into the bushes, and the sound of rustling leaves echoed in the jungle. Just like a declaration before the battle, he left upon encountering the super-mutants!
He had no idea that the person he was supposed to protect was being ambushed by his subordinates at that moment, lying unconscious in the office, their fate unknown!
Shortly after his disappearance,
Another series of footsteps echoed.
Several martial kings looked in the general direction where the addict disappeared.
"It seems that the cold-hearted fellow has retreated on his own!"
As high-level experts, these people had an innate perception. Through what they saw, they could quickly make subconscious judgments. This judgment wasn't a superpower but a result of countless battlefield experiences and confrontations with various types of experts, allowing them to instinctively understand their opponents' situations!
The departure of the addict didn't leave any false traces or anything, but the subtle changes in the jungle were immediately captured by the martial kings.
"With that guy gone, we can deal with those two foreigners and settle our old scores." The captain's eyes flashed with determination as he continued leading his two comrades towards the factory!
Meanwhile, inside the factory gates,
Jia Yan was patrolling the courtyard, observing the several buildings of the factory.
"But the two workshop buildings are still closed. How do I get in?!"
He was searching for a way into the workshops. Although the windows of the office building were open, the entrances to the two workshops leading to the underground world were closed.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Just as Jia Yan flapped his wings...
He suddenly heard a series of footsteps rushing in from outside the factory gates, directly into the open doors!
"Hey, this machine is still wandering outside!" The middle-aged foreigner with a weathered face grinned widely, as if he had discovered something exciting!
Then, the large-caliber gun in his hand, also known as the legendary 'Desert Eagle' pistol, was aimed in Jia Yan's direction...
Bang!!!