In the next few days, Lin Zhenyi left early and returned late every day. She suddenly became very busy.
To Lin Lichuan, she only told him that it was about work and told him to stay at home and study as much as possible. She didn't say anything else.
Lin Lichuan was well aware of the reason, so naturally, he wouldn't ask too much about it. However, he secretly paid more attention to it.
It was worth mentioning that the next day after the phone call with Meng Xiaotong, the Imperial armies stationed in Linyang City announced the implementation of a militarized management of the city.
Loitering on the streets at night was prohibited, leaving home after 12 o 'clock at night was prohibited, and crowds of more than 20 people were not allowed to gather. Traffic restrictions were imposed on key points such as train stations and docks. People coming and going had to pass strict identity checks before being allowed to pass.
In addition, the frequency of patrolling soldiers on the streets had also increased significantly. Almost every two to three hours in the house, one could hear the rumbling sound of armored vehicles driving by outside.
Although the Tania Empire claimed that these measures were to better reform Linyang City and would only last for a short period of time, it was inevitable that the people of Linyang City would become anxious. All of a sudden, all the citizens became cautious and chose not to go out most of the time.
Lin Lichuan was the same. Other than going out to buy food, he basically stayed at home. He even temporarily put aside the practice of the Levitation Technique.
This was because he keenly felt that there was another person lurking in the dark nearby. From the aura, it should be Cheng Chun. It was obvious that his aunt sent him to secretly protect him.
After the phone call with Meng Xiaotong, Lin Lichuan basically confirmed that the person who tried to kidnap him was a member of the Thousand Yards Secret Service. The purpose was to capture him and threaten Lin Zhenyi.
And this time, it was very likely that they were targeting him.
Lin Zhenyi had most likely considered this point, which was why she had arranged for Cheng Chun to protect him in secret.
"Chie's people are really stubborn."
Lin Lichuan sighed helplessly. With Chie and the Secret Service messing with him, he couldn't cultivate properly for the next few days.
Pa!
Da da!
Suddenly, there was a strange sound coming from outside the balcony. It seemed to be coming from a place far away.
"What's that sound?"
Lin Lichuan immediately got up from the sofa and opened the balcony window. The sound suddenly became clear.
He had heard similar sounds many times before, and in an instant, he recognized that it was the unique sound of gunfire. His eyes narrowed, and he immediately strode to the balcony, looking in the direction of the sound.
It was late at night, and due to the tight lockdown, the streets were deserted. Not a single person could be seen, and because of this, the gunshots from afar were particularly abrupt. Looking over, one could vaguely see a pillar of smoke rising seven to eight hundred meters away, accompanied by dazzling flames that soared into the sky.
"Someone is fighting with the Imperial armies?"
The thought flashed through Lin Lichuan's mind. The next second, he heard hurried footsteps outside the house. Then the door was pushed open, and Lin Zhenyi quickly walked in.
Seeing Lin Lichuan standing on the balcony safe and sound, Lin Zhenyi let out a sigh of relief. Then, she became serious again and said in a deep voice, "Lichuan, come with me."
"What happened …"
"Let's leave here first. I'll tell you later."
Lin Zhenyi interrupted Lin Lichuan's question. She grabbed his wrist and pulled him outside.
When they came out of the neighborhood, they saw a commercial car parked not far away. The door was open, and there was already a person sitting inside. It was Meng Xiaotong.
After pulling Lin Lichuan into the car, Lin Zhenyi immediately closed the door and ordered Liu Dong in the driver's seat, "Drive."
Liu Dong glanced at the rearview mirror and saw a flat shadow come in through the gap of the door. It turned back into Cheng Chun's figure and sat in the back seat.
Seeing this, he stepped on the accelerator and drove away with the roar of the engine. The destination seemed to be the suburbs.
"What's the situation?"
After the car started moving, Lin Zhenyi immediately turned to Meng Xiaotong and asked.
Meng Xiaotong narrowed her eyes and sized up Lin Lichuan. This was the first time she had observed the captain's nephew up close. However, there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity that made her suspicious.
It wasn't until she heard Lin Zhenyi's question that she temporarily withdrew her gaze. She shrugged and replied, "Many patrol teams in the city were attacked by unknown people at the same time. Major Connor is currently dispatching reinforcements everywhere. He's so busy that he can't be counted on."
Hearing this, Lin Zhenyi frowned. "It seems that the Secret Service is well-prepared this time. They must have sent a lot of people in before the Empire took over Linyang City."
"What do we do now?" Liu Dong asked.
"We can't count on the military. The enemy came prepared. We can't fight them head-on. Since that's the case, we'll go to Ning An City according to the original plan and meet up with the Green Wolf Squad."
"Understood." Liu Dong responded and did not say anything else. He increased the force of his foot and stepped on the gas pedal to its limit.
On the dimly lit road, the MPV sped forward.
When everyone in the car fell silent, Lin Lichuan slowly asked.
"Auntie, can you tell me what happened now?"
Although he already had some guesses, he still pretended to be confused.
Lin Zhenyi looked at him and sighed.
"I didn't want to let you know too early, but it seems that I have no choice now."
"You know about Transcendents …"
Before Lin Zhenyi could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by a sharp sound piercing through the air.
The sound came from outside. Everyone in the car heard it and their expressions changed.
On the dimly lit road in the countryside, a strange-looking arrow shot out at an astonishing speed, swiftly and accurately hitting the speeding MPV.
Under the violent impact, the arrowhead lit up with a dazzling red light. In the next second, there was a loud boom and the arrowhead exploded like a bomb. The raging flames and violent shockwaves instantly engulfed the entire MPV, forcefully pushing it back seven to eight meters. The tires squeaked and left several deep white marks on the ground, emitting a pungent burnt smell.
The flames and smoke quickly dissipated, revealing the MPV that was firmly protected by a bright red shield.
The shield then turned into blood and retracted back into the MPV.
"Little Tong, take Lichuan and leave first."
The sudden turn of events made Lin Zhenyi's expression instantly turn grave. She decisively gave an order, then decisively opened the car door and rushed out. She strode forward and threw a punch at a huge shadow that suddenly swept out from the forest by the roadside.
Under the moonlight, sparks appeared on the surface of her fist. In a flash, they condensed into a layer of burning flame armor. Like a cannonball, she valiantly smashed the huge shadow.
Boom!
In the dull and deafening impact, the shadow flew back at a speed faster than when it came. It crashed into a tall and sturdy tree, causing smoke and dust to rise.
On the other side, after receiving Lin Zhenyi's order, Meng Xiaotong did not hesitate to use her ability to break open the MPV's door. A pair of blood wings instantly spread out on her back and she soared into the sky.
At the same time, a rope condensed from blood shot out from her palm. This rope suddenly wrapped around Lin Lichuan's body and brought him into the night sky, flying into the distance.
Cheng Chun's body was quickly dyed with a dark color. In the blink of an eye, he turned into a flat shadow and slipped through the gaps of the MPV and blended into the darkness.
Bang!
Liu Dong directly tore off the seat belt and jumped out of the MPV. In a few big strides, his body suddenly grew a lot taller and expanded rapidly like a balloon. Thick brown hair quickly grew on the surface of his body. His cheeks elongated and his nails became long and sharp. In the blink of an eye, he changed from a human to a giant bear that was more than three meters tall and exuded a fierce and violent aura.
Roar!
Amidst the deafening roar of a wild beast, Liu Dong charged aggressively at a tall man who had unknowingly stood in front of the car. The two sides quickly engaged in a fierce battle, and the dull sound of fists colliding with flesh could be heard incessantly.
At the same time, in the night not far away, there was suddenly the sound of fierce fighting. It was Cheng Chun who found the enemy who shot the explosive arrow and brazenly fought with him.
After sending the huge shadow flying with a punch, Lin Zhenyi's expression became colder and more solemn. Her lips slightly opened and she coldly spat out a name.
"Ruan Zhou!"
A sneer came from the forest. In the strange sound of sizzling, two huge cobra heads slowly stretched out from the darkness. The snakes flicked their tongues and their cold and tyrannical gazes were like sharp swords that shot straight at Lin Zhenyi.
Under the bright moonlight, one could clearly see that the bodies of the two cobras were transparent. They were about six to seven meters long. The closer to the snake's head, the clearer and more real it was. One could even see that the snake's scales were like sharp blades and covered the entire head. The sharp teeth in their mouths were like swords. It was extremely ferocious and frightening.
What was even more shocking was that the ends of the two cobras' bodies were connected to the back of a thin and skinny man. It looked like they grew out of his body.
"You didn't think that we would meet again so soon, did you, Lin Zhenyi?"
A cold smile appeared on Ruan Zhou's face as he coldly stared at Lin Zhenyi.
"Indeed, I didn't think that you would take the initiative to jump out when you knew that you were being hunted. It seems that you really can't wait to die." Lin Zhenyi said expressionlessly.
As soon as these words came out, Ruan Zhou's expression instantly became extremely gloomy. His eyes revealed undisguised hatred.
"It's all because of you, bitch. My ten years of hard work have been wasted. I even fell to this point. If I don't kill you, I won't be able to vent the hatred in my heart."
Gritting his teeth, he cursed in a low voice. Then, he smiled sinisterly and said, "But don't worry, I won't let you die so easily. That would be too easy for you. I'll torture you and let you know what it means to beg for death but not be able to!"