288: Chapter 288 The Battle is in Full Swing

Far away in the capital, the Shangguan Family was destined to have a restless night.

The long-absent head of the Shangguan Family, Shangguan Zhenyuan, sat upright before a sandalwood desk.

His wrinkled face was still full of vigor, showing no signs of aging.

In his study sat his eldest son, Shangguan Qingcang, and his youngest son, Shangguan Qingyue.

And far away in Shanghai, Shangguan Lingwei was their older sister.

As a father, he felt anxious: "What on earth is going on with that child Lingwei? How could she be with a killer? Was she truly kidnapped, or is it as the rumors say?"

Shangguan Qingcang was fuming: "Father, this is clearly a setup to frame our older sister! That damned Lu Jinhong, how could he not even see through this!"

"He even dared to hang up on me just now! Father! I will go to Shanghai myself!"

Shangguan Zhenyuan raised a hand to stop him: "No. Since you know someone is framing Lingwei, you absolutely cannot leave Yanjing at this time."

"If you leave, what will happen to the research institute? That extraterrestrial object! Who will protect it?"

Shangguan Qingyue stood up: "Then Father, let me go! Our older sister cannot be bullied by them!"

Shangguan Zhenyuan slowly set down the thumb ring in his hand.

He shook his head again: "You cannot go either."

The old man's two sons asked in unison: "Why?"

Shangguan Zhenyuan leaned on his cane and stood up.

He said one sentence.

"Because the true storm is never in Shanghai; it is right beneath our feet."

"If Qingyue takes the Bi Lin Guards to reinforce Shanghai, what if their strategy is to besiege a point to strike reinforcements?"

The two brothers exchanged a look. Their old father's words made sense!

"Then what do we do? Just let our older sister remain trapped in danger alone?"

Shangguan Zhenyuan shook his head and asked Shangguan Qingcang: "When you spoke with that kid Zhou Bingzheng last time, is that really what he said on the phone?"

Shangguan Qingcang nodded.

"Then call him again now. Tell him he must ensure my daughter's survival. As for Feier's matter, I will not hold that kid accountable anymore."

Shangguan Qingcang understood his father's intention and immediately made the call.

Meanwhile, on Zhou Bingzheng's side, he was still having a late-night talk with his daughter and Su Nange.

Su Nange was puzzled: "Uncle, our views are quite similar, and the deductions have all been proven correct. However, I still feel those two killers are a bit strange."

"They seem related to this matter, but at the same time, they don't seem to have any direct connection."

Zhou Bingzheng nodded: "What you said is indeed a valid question."

Just as he finished, Zhou Bingzheng's phone rang: "Qingcang, is that you?"

"Bingzheng, I have a favor to ask. Tell that kid to protect my older sister; I will wipe the slate clean regarding my son's matter."

Zhou Bingzheng laughed: "I'll ask him, but I can't guarantee he'll agree."

The call ended.

Su Nange had basically heard the voice on the other end. He feigned indignation: "The Shangguan Family is going too far, aren't they? Treating people like tools?"

"Besides, his son brought it on himself. What does that have to do with me? What does 'wiping the slate clean' even mean?"

Zhou Wanqing rolled her eyes at him: "They are offering you a way out. Are you going to take it or not?"

"Do you really want to be surrounded by enemies when you go to Yanjing?"

Su Nange shrugged: "Fine. It just so happens I want to go and see what those two killers are all about."

Having said that, Su Nange set down his teacup and prepared to leave.

Zhou Wanqing suddenly stood up as well, looking at him with tender concern: "You must be careful! I'll tell my brother to have the police provide support for you!"

Su Nange looked at Zhou Wanqing. If not for Zhou Bingzheng's presence, he would have definitely pulled his Older Female Cousin over and given her a big kiss.

"Thanks for your concern, Older Female Cousin. I'm off!"

With that, he got into his old friend, slammed on the gas, let the V8 engine erupt with powerful force, and drove toward Shanghai.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the capital, at the United States Embassy in China.

Mr. Akasor had been observing the Shangguan Family's movements.

A subordinate came to report: "Ambassador, the Shangguan Family is still not making a move. Could it be they really aren't going to rescue their eldest princess?"

Akasor had not expected the Shangguan Family to be as still as an old turtle.

Arka looked at his watch. It was getting late. If the Shangguan Family were going to leave, they should have set off long ago.

Could it be they had other reinforcements? Could it be the Murong Family?

Unexpectedly, the old man of the Shangguan Family had predicted this accurately.

This United States ambassador was indeed brewing trouble, prepared to besiege a point to strike reinforcements. Whoever went to Shanghai would be intercepted and killed by him.

Akasor was not in a hurry. A major family in China was not so easy to deal with.

Therefore, he called directly: "Mr. Grim Raven, the plan has changed. The target is Shangguan Lingwei in Shanghai. Since they refuse to show themselves, I will have to trouble you to bring her back!"

Grim Raven's emotionless, deep voice came over the phone: "Understood, Mr. Ambassador."

Su Nange drove his car to the suburbs and directly summoned the tyrant 2.

Originally, he even wanted to try the new terrorbyte, but he gave up on the idea. Driving such a behemoth into the city would be far too conspicuous.

He might end up becoming a target for concentrated fire.

The agile tyrant 2 was better suited for lurking in the shadows, waiting for the right moment.

Moreover, he might be able to infiltrate the Shenhai Center from above.

Inside the Shenhai Center, Suite 1 of the Meigao Hotel.

Demon Dog finished clearing out all the advance troops, then collected plenty of drinks and food from the restaurant and brought them up.

The supplies here were quite abundant, enough to sustain them for several months.

Of course, it was impossible for them to stay here for that long.

How could Lu Jinhong allow them to live a life of luxury right over his head?

But speaking of a life of luxury, Death Knell felt that he was living like an immortal.

He had accepted Shangguan Lingwei, but he hadn't expected this woman to be so proactive.

This lady was like a hungry kitten, frantically licking a giant cat treat.

She had never felt that a cat treat could be so delicious, and right now, she was wrapping her tongue delicately around it.

Death Knell was usually as cold as a steel plate, but he was finally moved by Shangguan Lingwei's passion.

When their passion reached its peak, they didn't care at all about making a huge commotion.

Shangguan Lingwei felt it was worth it; she felt that this night was the most wonderful night of her life.

Meanwhile, Demon Dog was very depressed in the outer living room.

He took a fierce bite of steak and drank a large gulp of expensive red wine. He cursed: "Are you two planning on bringing the floor down?"

He really wanted to rush in and join them. But Death Knell was not someone to be trifled with; that gun of his could claim his dog life at any moment.

The commotion in the room finally ended.

Shangguan Lingwei lay on Death Knell's chest. The two figures—one broad and sturdy, the other slender—contrasted sharply.

Death Knell looked at the lady and found that the more he looked at her, the more beautiful she became.

She was a beauty who could remain untouched by the erosion of time and years.

However, his heart grew increasingly uneasy. Could this unreal, beautiful tenderness be a dangerous dream? A single misstep could lead to eternal damnation.

Was he really going to take the lady and leave this place?

Or should he abandon the lady, detonate the bomb, and leave on his own?

Death Knell felt that he really couldn't bring himself to do it.

Perhaps it was because he had truly fallen for a woman from the Eastern Kingdom.

Or perhaps Death Knell was never that evil to begin with.

It was just that his job required killing, which made him seem evil.

Death Knell had been a person of great principle from beginning to end.

Sure enough, just as Death Knell had thought, a sweet dream could not last forever.

He suddenly felt a massive engine roar above his head.

It was a helicopter; they were launching an attack from above!

Death Knell put on his clothes and told Shangguan Lingwei to stay in the room. He had never been so gentle in his life, saying: "Stay here and be safe. Demon Dog and I will go take a look."

Shangguan Lingwei nodded obediently: "You must be careful! And remember, you cannot abandon me."

Death Knell nodded, checked the atonement silver coffin, his movements skilled and dashing! Then he walked out.

Shangguan Lingwei covered half of her head with the quilt; her rapid heartbeat could not calm down for a long time.

What Lu Jinhong, what Ouyang Yunzheng—what kind of men are they!

When Demon Dog saw Death Knell finally come out, he mocked: "How was the lady's taste?"

Death Knell suppressed his anger!

"Cut the crap. Go take a look; they are about to attack from above!"