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Chapter 892 - 864: I’m Here!

Chapter 892: Chapter 864: I’m Here!

Aside from the photos, Catherine had also managed to gather some video footage. However, the videos were blurry and lacked clarity.

But for Li Chen, this was already a significant advantage, allowing him to study the techniques of his opponent.

After finishing the information, Li Chen closed his eyes slightly, his expression turning increasingly grave.

In his hand, he held the last photograph.

In the photo, Yu Manfang had evidently successfully taken a hostage.

Just from the videos alone, Li Chen could feel the ferocity of this old man. Someone so formidable could easily slaughter everyone in the Municipal Center.

But he hadn’t done so; instead, he took a hostage.

What was he after? Li Chen could not be clearer about it.

"What reckless behavior," Li Chen sighed, rubbing his temples. "Still, this time, we’ve really been cornered."

If it were someone else, Li Chen might have chosen to sit on the sidelines. After all, the Municipal Center didn’t have much to do with him.

But, unfortunately, the girl that old man had taken hostage happened to be someone Li Chen knew.

Li Chen figured that even if he wasn’t willing to show up, someone would surely push him to act.

Just as this thought crossed his mind, his phone started ringing.

Seeing the number on the screen, Li Chen couldn’t help but let out a bitter smile.

"Brother-in-law! Did you see the news?! The Municipal Center’s been attacked by someone!!" Lin Xiaoxiao shouted the moment the call connected.

"I know..." Li Chen sighed bitterly. "Is that all you called to tell me?"

"Of course not!" Lin Xiaoxiao quickly clarified. "Do you know the attacker took hostages at the Municipal Center?"

"What hostage?" Li Chen asked, feigning ignorance.

"He took Tingting! He Mengting! My closest, dearest friend!" Lin Xiaoxiao exclaimed anxiously.

"Oh... It’s her, huh."

"Oh? Oh?! Brother-in-law, you’re so skilled! Hurry and go save her! I’m really worried something bad will happen to her!" Lin Xiaoxiao’s voice grew increasingly distressed.

"Alright, alright, don’t panic. I’ll head over right now." Li Chen sighed and ended the call, still smiling bitterly.

This girl... Don’t you worry that something might happen to your brother-in-law?

After all, this time’s opponent is by no means ordinary.

After mulling it over for a moment, Li Chen decided to drive straight to the Municipal Center.

If the opponent wanted to force him to show up, he might as well oblige.

Besides, he was curious to see just how strong this Yu Family expert truly was.

By the time Li Chen arrived at the Municipal Center, the area was already packed with onlookers, flanked by a large contingent of police officers. Li Chen even spotted snipers positioned on nearby rooftops.

The Municipal Center wasn’t like just any other location; this time, they had pulled out all the stops.

"Sorry, sir, this area is restricted." As Li Chen approached, someone immediately stepped forward to block him.

"I’m here to see Captain Yu." Li Chen raised a finger, pointing toward Yu Yueying, who was standing nearby with a solemn expression.

"And you are...?" The officer, evidently of some rank, asked suspiciously while scrutinizing Li Chen.

Li Chen reached into his pocket and took out a small credential. He allowed just a faint glimpse of a dragon’s head on the insignia before quickly stowing it away again.

The sight of that partial dragon insignia seemed to clear all doubts for the officer, who promptly saluted Li Chen before hurrying over toward Yu Yueying.

"Didn’t expect that to work so well." There was now a trace of surprise on Li Chen’s face. He hadn’t anticipated that his Dragon Soul identity would be so useful. That officer, clearly no amateur, had stood back immediately after recognizing it.

Not far away, when Yu Yueying noticed someone approaching her, she, too, appeared baffled.

However, the moment she saw Li Chen, her face lit up with a mix of surprise and relief.

"You’re here?"

"Of course, I’m here." Li Chen let out a wry smile and leaned closer to whisper. "This whole mess is aimed at me."

"Wait, this trouble is your doing—mmph!"

Before Yu Yueying could finish her sentence, Li Chen hastily covered her mouth with his hand. "Big Sister, can you keep it down? There are so many people around; are you trying to get me killed?"

Yu Yueying rolled her eyes but lowered her voice. "So this is really all because of you?"

"More or less," Li Chen nodded. "But I didn’t expect the guy to go this crazy."

"So what’s your plan?" Yu Yueying asked.

"What other choice do I have?" Li Chen spread his hands. "He’s here for me, and the hostage happens to be someone I know. I have to step in—why else would I even be here?"

Fully aware of Li Chen’s capabilities, Yu Yueying nodded solemnly. "Just be careful!"

"Got it," Li Chen replied. "Oh, by the way, have your men pull back those snipers. They’re useless against this guy and might even cause collateral damage."

"Alright!" Yu Yueying agreed to Li Chen’s suggestion without hesitation.

"One more thing—once I distract him, don’t act recklessly, no matter what. This guy can kill everyone here effortlessly. Let’s avoid unnecessary casualties," Li Chen warned her.

"Alright, alright. Since when did you become so naggy? We’re police officers—are you suggesting we hide behind a civilian like you at a time like this?" Yu Yueying shot back with a roll of her eyes.

"Fine, fine," Li Chen said with a wry smile. "Then I, this mere civilian, will go settle the problem now."

"Be careful," Yu Yueying said gravely, the banter giving way to seriousness.

"Understood."

After their brief exchange, Yu Yueying ordered her people to clear a path, allowing Li Chen to step into the Municipal Center’s lobby.

"Captain Yu, that man..." A nearby officer began to ask.

"Don’t worry, he’s absolutely trustworthy," Yu Yueying stated firmly. "Honestly, he’s far more reliable than anyone else here."

Her declaration left the surrounding officers momentarily stunned. Some started to feel that Li Chen’s face looked vaguely familiar.

"Wait, isn’t he the martial arts expert who defeated that foreign Martial Arts Troupe last time?"

"What?! That’s him?"

"Amazing! The perpetrator this time is clearly a martial arts master too. Bullets would never work on him... but if Li Chen is taking action, we might have a real chance!"

Not far off, the officer who initially stopped Li Chen discreetly wiped the sweat from his forehead. He was relieved now that he hadn’t foolishly tried to detain the man.

To think this person was not only a member of Dragon Soul but also a celebrated hero of Huaxia—it was almost laughable how close he’d come to making a career-ending mistake.

By then, Li Chen had already entered the spacious lobby of the Municipal Center.

Staring into the empty space before him, his expression remained calm.

"Isn’t this what you wanted? To force me out? Well, here I am!"