In the evening, Su Fan, Li Jun, and another Kaiyang realm expert cultivated by the Martial Alliance, a man named Xu Feng, met up with Tang Xin and her team.
"These are the helpers I invited, all Kaiyang realm experts," Su Fan introduced to Tang Xin and the others.
Tang Xin was initially surprised, then her heart leaped with joy. She had expected only Su Fan, but he had brought two more experts. This gave her greater confidence in today's operation.
"Listen to my commands later. You three have the highest strength. Your positions are here. You will split up and flank them from these three intersections. Not a single one of them must escape. Report immediately upon spotting an enemy, and the others will rush to support as quickly as possible. Do you understand?" Tang Xin explained the combat plan to the three of them.
Su Fan and the other two were the strongest. With them as the core, each would lead a portion of the team to surround the target location from the only three available routes. Once a target was spotted, they would report it immediately via walkie-talkie, and the other two teams would rush to provide support.
"This is our technical personnel. He will command remotely using drones and thermal imaging systems. Carry your communication devices. They will report any situation to you immediately," Tang Xin introduced another member who wasn't wearing combat gear. This was their technical expert, responsible for remote command.
"Understood," Su Fan and the others nodded, changing into their combat gear inside the vehicle.
"This equipment is good. Can you provide some sets to our Martial Alliance members?" Su Fan said, patting the tactical vest on his body.
This tactical vest had been modified and filled with the latest high-tech materials. It could effectively absorb impact and prevent sharp objects from penetrating, making it a level above bulletproof vests. It was somewhat effective against the attacks of martial artists.
"Go discuss it with our director," Tang Xin rolled her eyes at Su Fan. He wanted everything he saw. Was this something she could decide?
"Alright, I'll ask him next time I see him," Tang Xin didn't expect Su Fan to take her seriously. This was China's most advanced equipment; how could it be provided to outsiders? Tang Xin ignored him.
"Move out!" Tang Xin said.
The group immediately split up according to their assigned teams, moving from three directions to encircle the target location. This area was an old district with closely packed buildings and intricate roads, but there were only these three main thoroughfares. Drones were also monitoring from the sky, ensuring no escape.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, professionals are indeed different. Xu Feng, tell Dongfang when we get back to train some professional subjects. Don't just focus on improving your strength. Look at their professionalism," Su Fan clicked his tongue and said to Xu Feng through his earpiece.
"Yes, boss. I'll mention it to the general manager when I get back," Xu Feng nodded respectfully to Su Fan.
"Stop the nonsense! Focus on the mission!" Tang Xin's displeased voice came through the earpiece. This was the team channel, and everyone could hear their conversation. Chatting during an operation made the professional Tang Xin very unhappy.
Su Fan shook his head listlessly and fully activated his sensory abilities. Every blade of grass and tree in the vicinity was within his perception. Not even an ant could escape him. The three teams gradually closed in from three directions, with their target being a two-story building in the center.
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Inside the two-story building, nine people were gathered, along with three motionless puppets. Bei Luo was among them, along with eight ordinary sorcerers.
"Lord Bei Luo, Su Fan hasn't left his residence for a long time, and the Martial Alliance hasn't seen much of him either. Are we just going to wait like this?" These sorcerers were becoming impatient. Every day they spent in China was another day of danger. They knew that Chinese martial artists had already discovered them and were issuing warrants for their arrest. Once found, they would be besieged.
"Calm down. It's been so many days, and if they wanted to find us, they would have already. Don't worry. When I find a way to capture a Yuheng realm martial artist and transform him into a puppet, no one in all of China will be my match. Why should I fear their siege? Heh!" Bei Luo sneered.
He was delaying his departure because he was looking for an opportunity to capture a Yuheng realm martial artist. After his transformation, a Yuheng realm martial artist would at least possess the strength of a peak Yuheng realm. At that time, the Sorcerer Alliance would not be the only power to reckon with; it would become the era of the Puppet Masters! As for Su Fan? He only had a conflict with You, so why should he help You solve his troubles? However, he did not regret coming to China this time. It allowed him to discover the true usage of puppet masters. Martial artists and puppet masters were a perfect match! Puppets refined from martial artists had an extremely high success rate, and they could not only retain all the strength the martial artist possessed in life but also have their strength enhanced through his modifications. It was simply perfect!
The eight sorcerers exchanged glances. None of them were puppet masters. They were merely sent by You to assist Bei Luo and also to monitor him. However, Bei Luo seemed to have lost control, determined to stay in China regardless of the cost, completely forgetting the tenets of the Sorcerer Alliance.
"Lord Bei Luo, don't forget our tenets. If the danger level reaches S-class, return immediately!" one of the sorcerers reminded Bei Luo. The Sorcerer Alliance divided danger levels into several categories, and if the danger level reached S-class, they were to abandon the mission. The standard for S-class was: unknown environment, unknown enemy numbers, unknown target strength, or strength exceeding known limits. Clearly, the current situation had reached S-class danger, and they could choose to retreat. However, Bei Luo showed no intention of leaving.
"That is your tenet. The tenet of a puppet master is that if the success rate is above thirty percent, one can attempt it. If it's above fifty percent, one can risk everything. Any more nonsense, and I'll turn you into a puppet!" Bei Luo said with a dark expression, warning the sorcerer.
The sorcerer's face changed instantly, and his palms became sweaty. Being refined into a puppet was far worse than death!
"Go, go and check Su Fan's villa again. I remember there's a peak Kaiyang realm woman there. If you have the chance, capture her for me," Bei Luo ordered them. Although the eight sorcerers were reluctant to obey Bei Luo's orders, they dared not disobey. If Bei Luo discovered their intention to retreat, he would surely kill them. They could only temporarily follow Bei Luo's orders, looking for an opportunity to leave directly and not stay here with Bei Luo. It was too dangerous! The eight sorcerers bowed their heads and left the small building, preparing to head to Su Fan's villa.
Bei Luo sneered, pushed open a room next to him, and saw a person lying on a table inside. This was a martial artist, gagged and struggling fearfully on the table. Bei Luo smiled slightly. Although the success rate of refining martial artists into puppets was high, Bei Luo could not achieve a hundred percent success rate yet. Therefore, he needed more practice. He had only captured a few low-level martial artists for practice in the past few days and dared not touch any high-level martial artists for fear of attracting attention.