Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 220 - 208 Complementary Effects

Chapter 220: Chapter 208 Complementary Effects

Gao Yi agreed to give the captive a quick end.

Feng Biao’s face looked very unpleasant as he said to the captive, "How do you get in touch with the Andic Group, and how do you contact the Dark Web?"

"Through cell phones, what else? I have two cell phones; one is specifically for contacting the Andic Group, and the other I use on a daily basis, which is also used to log into the Dark Web. Additionally, we have a recorder that records everything during an operation, which can be submitted to the Dark Web as evidence or provided to the Andic Group."

Feng Biao asked in a deep voice, "Is there anything special about your phone?"

"Nothing."

The captive thought for a moment, then he relaxed and said, "But we can definitely be traced, although I don’t know how they do it. Oh, damn, that means our current location is exposed."

Feng Biao looked at Gao Yi and said in a low voice, "That’s what I’m worried about. We won’t be found, but their location is under surveillance at all times."

Gao Yi realized this was a very serious problem.

If Luca had been quickly targeted after arriving at a new place to stay, it meant his location information had been exposed.

Now, it didn’t matter whether it was Luca, these two assassins, or Lucy with what she obtained from the assassin she had killed, they could all have been leaking their movements the entire time.

That is to say, the safe house was no longer safe; it had been under the Andic Group’s surveillance all this time.

The Andic Group had instructed them to keep an eye on Luca without taking any other actions; that meant Andic would send others.

Now the Andic Group obviously didn’t want to kill Luca straight away; they wanted to capture him alive. So, the people coming would surely be many and formidable because catching someone alive under the protection of the National Intelligence Bureau is much more difficult than killing them.

They had to evacuate, and quickly at that.

Or should they stay and set up an ambush for the Andic Group?

Gao Yi and Feng Biao exchanged glances.

Feng Biao waved his hands, signaling Gao Yi to come out and talk.

The two of them walked out of the warehouse, and the agents who had been anxiously waiting outside with the interrogation expert asked, "Well, did he spill the beans? If not, let him have a try."

"We’ve finished asking."

Both men were stunned, and Gao Yi said in a low voice, "Not everyone can be like Deputy Director Abdulla, a heroic figure who can remain silent under questioning. As for the caliber of this captive, he spilled everything as soon as he was asked."

Even though Abdulla wasn’t there, it was good to flatter him on occasion, as the events here would reach Abdulla’s ears, as would the words spoken by Gao Yi; therefore, flattering him in his absence would only be more effective.

"Oh, okay..."

Their prepared personnel weren’t needed, as the captive had confessed everything. Although it saved them trouble, they couldn’t help feeling a bit let down.

Gao Yi could no longer afford to care about the feelings of the National Intelligence Bureau personnel. He and Feng Biao moved aside and said, "Are you thinking of... doing something drastic?"

Feng Biao was momentarily stunned, then he immediately said, "Actually, I don’t want to do something drastic. I want to get out of here quickly, boss; this is not right. Holding the captives exposes our identity, which is a major taboo."

"I’m thinking of setting up an ambush. If someone from the Andic Group comes searching, we can capture them and interrogate them properly. The two we caught today are, at best, peripheral thugs, but the ones coming next should be from the Andic Group, right?"

"Boss, you’ve forgotten that the CIA is the one most eager to take down the Sky Garden. What if it’s not Andic, but the CIA?"

Gao Yi frowned.

Feng Biao continued, "A strategy of ’know your enemy, know yourself’ ensures victory, correct? But we don’t even know the identity of our enemy. Let’s suppose the CIA and the Andic Group are in collusion, with the CIA instructing the Andic Group to hunt down the Sky Garden and the Andic Group complying. Now, if the Andic Group fails to capture Luca, then it’s very likely the CIA will take action next."

"Hmm, I’ve thought about that, but if the CIA was going to take direct action, they would have captured Luca by now. There’s no need to wait for someone to come, that’s certain. It’s got to be Andic sending people. We just have to wait. If it were the CIA, there’d be no need to wait."

Feng Biao frowned and said, "Boss, you’re missing one thing. Everything you’ve said is true, but even the wisest can overlook something, occasionally a..."

"Brother Feng," Gao Yi said earnestly, "when we’re discussing serious matters among ourselves, there’s no need for flattery. Just speak your mind if you see an issue."

Feng immediately said, "It’s really not convenient for the CIA to take action, or perhaps the CIA personnel stationed in Spain aren’t so numerous, aren’t skilled in action, or maybe they’re just not reliable enough. All of these are possibilities. That’s why the CIA hasn’t taken direct action. But now, the situation has changed. Ever since you killed one and captured two alive, things have changed."

Gao Yi’s expression turned grave as he said, "That’s bad, I overlooked this layer! Things have escalated."

"Yes, escalated. So now it’s unclear who’ll make the next move. I’m worried that if the CIA takes action, they’ll involve the Spanish intelligence services, and might even deploy SWAT or, simply put, GEO."

"What’s GEO?"

"The Special Operations Group Against Terrorism in Spain. If the CIA convinces Spain that our actions outside the hotel were terrorist acts, then they might indeed deploy GEO. In short, after a death, everything escalates."

Feng Biao was cautious, even timid, but his timidity was fundamentally different from cowardice.

Feng always cautiously assessed his enemies, imagining them to be more formidable than they might be, and the conditions of their engagement more favorable to them. This mindset could certainly scare him, but most of the time, it saved lives.

As a mercenary, Feng Biao had a bad habit, but as an assassin, it was actually a good one.

At least there wouldn’t be the consequence of expecting only a few kittens and ending up with a pack of tyrannosaurs.

Gao Yi chose to respect Feng Biao’s judgment, and he immediately said, "Alright, pull out!"

Gao Yi, addressing Abdulla’s men in a hurry, said, "Our position here has been compromised; it’s no longer safe. Get out quickly, and also, eradicate all traces."

The interrogation had gone too smoothly, too quickly; it hadn’t been ten minutes in total.

"Now? We’re pulling out now?"

"Yes, immediately."

As Gao Yi hastened to return to the storeroom, he suddenly paused, then said to Feng Biao, "These two captives... really kill them?"

Feng Biao nodded, "Yes."

Gao Yi exhaled and said, "They cooperated too well; I almost feel embarrassed, but the risk is too great to let them go."

Feng Biao whispered, "They spilled everything right from the start. He could betray the Andic Group this time, but without a doubt he could sell us out next time. He’s the enemy, boss. To avoid suffering, he happily told us everything he knew; it’s standard mercenary procedure."

"I wasn’t thinking of letting him go. I’m just bolstering my own resolve. Ask him a few more questions, then give him a clean end."

Gao Yi quickly finished speaking and entered the storeroom again.

Watching Gao Yi come in, the captive swallowed with difficulty and whispered, "Please don’t remind me. Just a sudden shot to the back of the head. Hold something up in front to catch it; the brains won’t spray everywhere, easier to clean up."

Gao Yi, speaking in a grave tone, said, "How much do you know about the Sky Garden?"

"Uh, we only know that Sky Garden is very powerful; currently, they are the top target of the assassin organization on the Dark Web, but we definitely don’t know the specifics."

"Good, then how much do you know about the reward Andic Group has offered..."

As Gao Yi was speaking, he took a handgun from Lucy, and while speaking, he quietly raised the gun behind the captive’s head.

Just as the captive concentrated on Gao Yi’s question, Gao Yi suddenly fired.

With a loud bang, the captive’s head lurched forward as death took him by surprise, devoid of any suffering.

Gao Yi purposefully asked a question the captive could not answer to distract him, so that he wouldn’t die in fear and panic.

He had promised the captive a quick death, and Gao Yi kept his word.

Feng Biao murmured softly, "We could’ve handled this for you; you didn’t need to dirty your own hands..."

Gao Yi shook his head, returned the pistol to Lucy, and said with a deep voice, "His life and death hung on a single thought of mine. Whether I did the deed myself or not, it doesn’t change the fact that I’m responsible for his death. There’s no need."

No need to let the subordinate do it.

Gao Yi needed to overcome his own psychological barrier.

Lin Xianghua exhaled and said, "There’s one more who still hasn’t woken up."

"Lucky fellow, dies in unconsciousness, without fear or suffering. Just kill him; no need to question him."

After speaking, Gao Yi said to the people in the room, "Our position here is most likely compromised. We now have two choices: either we stay and set up an ambush to get them in one fell swoop, or we get out now, destroy all phones, and immediately go into hiding. What do you think is the best plan?"

Feng Biao said without hesitation, "I suggest run immediately, because we don’t know who the opponent might be this time."

Lucy looked at Gao Yi and said, "I’ll follow your lead."

Now, Lin Xianghua’s opinion became crucial.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Xianghua finally said, "Logically, we should flee for our lives, but... If we keep running like this, when will it end? Where will we escape to next? We might escape this time, but what about the next time, or the time after?"

Feng Biao remained silent.

Gao Yi nodded and said, "That’s what I think too, so I feel we can set up an ambush. If we can capture a really valuable prisoner, that would be great, whether it’s someone from the Andic Group or the CIA."

Gao Yi was bold, Feng Biao was cautious; Gao Yi was impulsive, Feng Biao was prudent.

Together, they seemed to have a balancing effect.

Now with Lin Xianghua supporting Gao Yi’s idea, they would hit them with one strike.

Feng Biao thought for a moment then said, "How about we compromise? We set a trap here, but we don’t wait around. We find a secure spot nearby to ambush and then play it by ear. If we can strike, we hit them; if not, we quietly pull out. How about that?"

Gao Yi considered for a moment, then nodded, "Good, this plan is solid. Let’s do it."