"What's impossible about that?"
Before Li Chonglou could answer, He Yin spoke up indignantly on his behalf, "It's the year 9021, and people still judge by appearance!"
She immediately realized she'd misspoke.
"Brother Li, I didn't mean you're not good-looking. Please don't misunderstand," she quickly apologized.
The young girl hadn't expected to encounter her idol, Li Chonglou, again after applying to join the new team.
This was the big shot who'd been on a mission in Zhonghai.
She used to think he was just low-key, but now she saw he was truly capable.
Ordinary people with a little ability would be arrogant and look down on others, yet Li Chonglou, with his immense capabilities, was like a neighborly older brother.
The difference was stark.
"You... if you're from the Eagles, why did my sister ask me to protect you?" Xiao Da asked, his face flushed red, his expression trembling.
Li Chonglou's sudden change in identity had an unparalleled impact on him.
Xiao Yun had only told him that Li Chonglou was skilled in antiques, not that he had any connection to the Eagles.
Of course, Xiao Yun might not have known herself, otherwise she wouldn't have kept it from him.
But now, he felt like a joke.
He had actually looked down on someone from the Eagles.
The thought made him want to burrow into the ground.
"Sister Yun dotes on me, it wasn't my intention,"
Li Chonglou smiled faintly and walked to the table, shaking hands with Guan Jian. "Captain Guan, Zhou Jiao said I'm to follow your orders for this operation."
"Sit, sit, don't be so formal." Guan Jian sized up Li Chonglou, full of admiration.
Who in China didn't know about the Eagles Special Forces?
Although he was in the law enforcement system, he had been young once and had yearned to see the legendary Eagles warriors.
He knew of Li Chonglou and Bai Jing from the previous joint operation but hadn't met them in person.
This was also to protect their personal safety and prevent leaks.
Now, he finally saw the real person.
Not seeking credit, not being arrogant – these two points alone were enough to surpass most young people.
Xiao Da was already quite well-known in the police force, but compared to Li Chonglou, he seemed a bit frivolous.
"Everyone, Tianshan is a desperate criminal. This operation will involve great risk, potentially even loss of life," Li Chonglou said as he sat down, his first sentence making everyone's heart clench.
"Hmph, as law enforcement officers, aren't we on the edge every day?" Xiao Da retorted, still smarting from his earlier embarrassment.
He didn't lack bravery.
He just lacked an opportunity.
"Brother Li, I'm not afraid either," He Yin stated earnestly, puffing out her chest.
Guan Jian and Li Ke exchanged glances, their eyes revealing no hesitation, only a hint of confusion.
The previous operation had already been closed, so why was it suddenly reopened?
And why was their new team assigned to handle it?
It wasn't just them who couldn't figure it out; Li Chonglou himself was also speculating.
This matter was likely related to Fan Lei again. Although that guy appeared dignified, he was actually quite protective at heart.
After he went to the mountain to find him, Fan Lei used his influence to reopen the case as soon as he left.
Thinking of this, Li Chonglou felt a surge of warmth.
If he could catch Tianshan this time, he would go back and apologize to him in person.
"This person is highly skilled. Without a firearm, ordinary people would never be able to clash with him."
Li Chonglou recomposed himself and continued, "Furthermore, he is elusive and has countless identities. I currently have no leads."
"We can only wait!"
After Li Chonglou finished speaking, Guan Jian produced a stack of documents. "There's no need to wait. During the Zhonghai Xingzhi Group case, we were already collecting information on members."
"Additionally, a fax was sent from above today, listing the identities this person has used and that have been investigated."
"There are over three hundred. I will instruct that these identities be strictly monitored during this period."
"Once one of them is discovered, track them immediately."
Li Chonglou's heart skipped a beat at this.
So Fan Lei had never stopped investigating Tianshan. The last time he asked him in Qin Zhou, only a dozen or so identities were found, but now there were over three hundred in just a few days.
Following the clues would undoubtedly greatly increase their chances.
"Good, if there are any discoveries, you absolutely must not act alone. You must notify me," Li Chonglou reiterated.
Tianshan was already fierce and cruel, and now with one eye blinded, he must be like a wounded, enraged beast.
He didn't want anyone else to get hurt because of him.
Everyone nodded in unison.
After exchanging contact information, Li Chonglou prepared to return to the Han Palace.
This time, Xiao Da didn't dare to bring up the matter of protection again, as they were not on the same level in terms of martial arts and methods.
He Yin, however, volunteered, "Brother Li, I'll drive you back."
Considering he hadn't driven, Li Chonglou didn't refuse.
He Yin drove her car to take Li Chonglou back.
They chatted as they went, seeming quite congenial and enthusiastic. He Yin's personality was indeed good, straightforward and direct, unlike most young girls nowadays who were cunning and calculating.
Moreover, giving up a comfortable job just to join the Eagles showed immense courage.
It was enough to earn Li Chonglou's respect.
Screech!
As they were engrossed in conversation, He Yin slammed on the brakes, her expression turning serious.
Li Chonglou looked ahead. Not far from the elevated road, an Aston Martin sports car had crashed into the back of a small truck, its entire front end flattened.
The damage was severe, and the condition of the driver was unknown.
The small truck was blocking the road, temporarily impeding their progress.
"There's been a car accident on the Qing'an Road elevated highway. Please send personnel immediately." As He Yin was calling the police,
Li Chonglou had already opened the door and gotten out, his brow furrowed.
His Heavenly Eye was open, and he saw that the occupant of the damaged luxury car was someone familiar.
At this moment, among the onlookers, a man with a ferocious expression walked to the sports car and was yanking at the door, seemingly trying to rescue the occupant.
However, he had a knife hidden in his right sleeve, clearly with malicious intent.
"Brother Li..." He Yin, seeing Li Chonglou striding towards the accident site, quickly got out of the car and followed.
The man's force on the door increased, and Li Chonglou walked faster.
Inside the car, Zhang Chen was bleeding from his head, his senses still reeling.
He had been driving normally, but the small truck in front had suddenly swerved and braked sharply. Unable to react in time, he had crashed straight into the truck's body.
Fortunately, the car had high safety standards and a low profile, and the compression of the front cabin had absorbed a lot of the kinetic energy.
Otherwise, he would have been a pulp by now.
Crack!
In a daze, the car door was finally pulled open.
In Zhang Chen's peripheral vision, a flash of cold steel appeared, and a chill ran up his spine.
It was a dagger!
This chill jolted him, making him fully awake. He saw the white gleam piercing towards his throat, his mind blank, unable to save himself.
"Someone wants to kill me..."
Slap!
Just then, the dagger stopped three centimeters from his throat.
A familiar voice rang out, "Only I can hit my disciple, no one else can!"