When the gold was stolen, it was still inside the bank's counter. Therefore, the loss would be the bank's responsibility, and Lin Shi would still receive the 60 kilograms of gold bars as compensation. If he could transfer the gold bars stolen by the robbers into his space, regardless of whether the robbers escaped or not, the responsibility for the missing gold would fall on them. This way, Lin Shi would possess 120 kilograms of gold. After duplicating it, he would have a total of 240 kilograms! Upgrading the Treasure Pot with 120 kilograms of gold would double his original plan! Wealth comes with risks. As long as these five robbers were safe, he would be safe too.
At this moment, Lin Shi was sitting in the backseat of the SUV with three other robbers, very close to the suitcase. However, bending down to touch the suitcase would be too obvious, so he waited for the right opportunity. The driver of the SUV had excellent driving skills, weaving through traffic at around 80 kilometers per hour, narrowly avoiding other vehicles and distancing themselves from the police cars. However, they soon noticed two helicopters following them from above. Not long after, a roadblock appeared ahead. The row of sharp spikes made it impossible for even an SUV to break through. A group of special forces officers stood ready behind the roadblock.
The screeching of brakes echoed as the SUV came to a sudden stop, causing everyone inside to lurch forward. Lin Shi's eyes gleamed. A perfect opportunity!
With everyone off-balance and focused on the roadblock and the special forces, Lin Shi bent down and quickly touched the suitcase before straightening up. None of the robbers noticed anything unusual. Unbeknownst to them, the gold they had worked so hard to steal had vanished, all transferred into Lin Shi's space!
Now, he needed to find a way to escape. The SUV reversed frantically, turned around, and headed down a side road. The helicopters followed. From one of the helicopters, a camera was focused on the robbers' SUV. After circling around, the SUV approached an overpass about ten minutes later. Traffic flowed beneath the overpass, but Lin Shi's body tensed. A normal black sedan was parked under the overpass. Something was off. Even if someone had an emergency, they would park on the roadside outside the overpass, not underneath it. The area under the overpass was a blind spot for the helicopter's surveillance. This was likely a prearranged escape vehicle for the robbers.
If the robbers got out of the car, they would discover the missing gold bars, putting Lin Shi in a dangerous position. His suspicions proved correct. The SUV came to an abrupt stop under the overpass. Normally, such a sudden stop would only occur if there was a vehicle in front of them, but there wasn't. As the SUV braked, Lin Shi, sitting between two robbers, reached out and touched their gun-holding hands. The two robbers were about to react when their hands went empty— their guns were gone!
In an instant, Lin Shi had the robbers' guns in his hands and fired a shot into the head of the third armed robber in the backseat. He then fired two more shots, killing the other two unarmed robbers. At such close range, Lin Shi didn't need to aim. Hearing the gunshots, the short-haired man in the front seat instinctively turned his head, still leaning forward due to inertia. Before he could react, Lin Shi's gun was already aimed at his head. The short-haired man's pupils dilated; he never expected the seemingly helpless hostage to snatch a gun from his comrades and act with such precision and coldness.
The short-haired man opened his mouth to speak, but Lin Shi had already pulled the trigger. This all happened in a split second! The driver kept his hands on the steering wheel. Upon realizing something was wrong, he quickly drew his gun from his waist, but before he could release the safety, his head exploded.
All five robbers were dead. The SUV had bulletproof windows, which muffled the sounds of the gunshots. With no other vehicles nearby, the commotion went unnoticed. After shooting the driver, Lin Shi quickly exited the vehicle, avoiding the sight of passing cars, and used his ability to store both the car and the bodies in his space. He then hurriedly walked to the black sedan, opened the door, and sat inside. The car was unlocked, and the keys were in the ignition. Lin Shi stepped on the gas, and the car sped away.
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About ten minutes later, after confirming that no helicopter was tracking him, Lin Shi drove the car to a secluded forest. The entire process of switching vehicles was so swift that the helicopters failed to realize the robbers had changed cars. Additionally, the area under the overpass had tire tracks, making it easier for Lin Shi to drive away without attracting attention. Once he confirmed there was no one around and no surveillance, Lin Shi stored the black sedan in his space and retrieved the SUV.
He began collecting his spoils. Five handguns and ten magazines were found on the five robbers. Lin Shi picked up one of the guns and skillfully replaced the empty magazine. In his previous life, he had handled guns, but gun control in Xia Country was strict, making it difficult to obtain a handgun. Guns, whether before or after the apocalypse, were extremely valuable resources. This risky venture was not only for the gold bars but also for the handguns, which would significantly enhance his survival capabilities during the early stages of the apocalypse.
After searching the car, Lin Shi found a small amount of cash and two daggers. He stored everything, including the gold bars, in his space. Although the purchase of gold bars at the bank had taken an unexpected turn, the gains far exceeded his expectations. After ensuring nothing was left behind, Lin Shi stored the SUV in his space again. Later, he could dispose of the bodies by dropping them into the sea, where they would be frozen in thick ice layers, never to be found.
After handling everything, Lin Shi walked a distance and hailed a taxi to the police station. On the other side, the police cars arrived at the overpass, finding no one. The robbers and the SUV seemed to have vanished into thin air. The cameras under the overpass had been sabotaged by the robbers in advance. All the police officers returned empty-handed.
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Half an hour later, at the Central Police Station.
"Are you saying that after they drove into the mountains, they released you and then drove away?" asked a police officer.
"Do you remember the license plate number?"
"Did you see which direction they went?"
The police officer continued questioning. The robbery of 25 million yuan worth of gold bars from the main branch of Xia Country Bank and the kidnapping of a hostage had attracted widespread attention in Haishi and nationwide. While the hostage was unharmed, the disappearance of the robbers and the gold bars posed a significant headache for the police.
Lin Shi answered all the questions truthfully that he could. For those he couldn't answer, he feigned innocence, claiming he didn't know, wasn't sure, or hadn't noticed. Since the robbers and the car had vanished, any fabricated lies would only increase the chances of being caught. Lin Shi just needed to play dumb. Although he was a suspect, the police would soon discover that he had no prior contact with the robbers. Just a few days ago, he was a regular college student. There was no need for a flawless alibi; once the police investigated, they would clear Lin Shi of any suspicion.