Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 393 - 375 Inherited from the Same Lineage

Chapter 393: Chapter 375 Inherited from the Same Lineage

"Trading sincerity for sincerity is of course possible; it’s just a matter of how one does it."

Gao Yi just quietly looked at John, and John calmly returned the gaze.

Luca, after much hesitation, suddenly asked, "So what do we do next?"

Now was the time for someone to be the game-changer, to stand up and propose the path forward for the Garden.

John looked at Luca and seriously said, "I think the first thing you need to do is ensure your own safety because the Andic Group is currently in a period of heightened stress. By heightened stress, I mean the Andic Group’s survival is at risk due to their CIA partners’ predicament. To demonstrate their value and to extinguish the threat at its infancy, they must act fast to eliminate you."

Pointing at Gao Yi, John continued, "I hope you realize something—that your current status and offensive capability are sufficient, but your defenses are inadequate. The reason is simple: you have no idea how a real assassin operates."

Gao Yi spread his hands and said, "So I’m not a real assassin then."

"No, no, no, being able to eliminate a target makes you a good assassin. It’s just that your methods differ from others, and they’re quite distinct from those of a conventional assassin. To put it this way, your fighting ability entitles you to be capricious and break the norms, but this doesn’t mean you are necessarily right or wrong."

John spoke objectively, and Gao Yi was quite pleased because Luca was always saying he didn’t resemble an assassin at all.

Luca interjected, "How do we ensure his safety then?"

"The simplest two methods: One is to find a place to hide, for at least two years, preferably three, and cut off all contact with the outside world, in a place that truly no one can find you. Naturally, that would ensure your safety—it’s the dullest yet safest method."

John raised his second finger and said calmly, "The second method is this: as long as you are active in this world, living among people, there is always a way to find you. The Andic Group has issued a kill order to many people; what you’re facing is endless pursuit and endless assassination attempts. However, if you keep moving, it naturally becomes more difficult for someone to find you."

Gao Yi, puzzled, asked, "What do you mean by keep moving?"

John replied calmly, "Today you’re in Dubai, tomorrow in New York. Even if you’re discovered in Dubai, there may not be an assassin nearby capable of killing you. By the time an assassin arrives from elsewhere, you’ve moved on to another city. Of course, this situation I describe is very extreme. If you are closely tracked, and found immediately upon arriving somewhere, then constantly evading like this is pointless."

Gao Yi exhaled and said, "So it’s either hide or flee. Isn’t there another choice I have, like a place secure enough that assassins wouldn’t dare to come near?"

"Tell me, what place exists that a ’consumable’ would not dare approach?"

John shook his head and said gravely, "Right now, you still don’t quite understand what a no-holds-barred kill order is, nor what it means to be a target the Andic Group will stop at nothing to eliminate. But please believe me, you will soon find out. You can’t afford to make mistakes, you can’t be careless, because your enemies can fail countless times, but one mistake from you could mean death."

There’s only logic in being a thief for a thousand days, not in defending against one for every day.

Gao Yi thought for a moment, then said, "Is there not a third option, to take the initiative?"

John laughed and said, "That’s something only you can say; I can’t suggest it. If I were to actively suggest that, it would seem like I had an ulterior motive. Yes, of course, you could take the initiative. Eliminating the enemy for sure means no more problems, but sadly, given the current situation, you’re not in a position to do so."

Gao Yi was at the height of his glory, yet at the very peak, someone was telling him he had to hide. Of course, he couldn’t accept that.

"Did you meet with me specifically to tell me to hurry up and hide, otherwise I’ll be taken out?"

After a moment of thought, John nodded solemnly, "Yes, that’s right."

Gao Yi said resignedly, "Then, I’ve received your message. I appreciate you making the effort to warn me. Is there anything else?"

"Yes."

John exhaled and said, "You see, originally I had planned to talk to you in another way, but now, I’ve changed my mind. Since you really have no intention of becoming an assassin, it wouldn’t work for me to use the authority of the ’Gardener’, my reputation, to make you admire me and then have you follow my every command."

Gao Yi nodded in agreement.

John spread his hands and smiled, "So, it’s better to be sincere. Here’s the thing: I continue to serve as a mole within the Andic Group, and now my operation is entering a crucial phase. I hope to have a helper who can, when necessary, help me capture the Andic Group’s high-level members all at once, and I’m talking about the Andic Group, not the Dark Web. At best, this would require two years; at worst, three."

Gao Yi spoke softly, "So you’re asking me to hide for two years."

"Yes, to put it plainly, I was hoping you could cooperate with my plan. But it seems you’re not too willing, right?"

"I don’t know you well, and I don’t know what you’re planning to do. If I ask about your plan now, surely you won’t tell me..."

"No, I’ll tell you."

John hesitated almost not at all, and with a firm tone he said, "I’m planning an assassination, against an extremely important figure. After it’s done, I’ll reveal my identity as a senior member in charge of the Andic Group in Europe. I want to bring the Andic Group into the spotlight. I intend to get the entire United States to hunt down the Andic Group. Whether the Andic Group has the CIA or NSA behind it, everyone must cut ties with the Andic Group as soon as possible. Everyone must act swiftly to eliminate the Andic Group to protect themselves."

Gao Yi didn’t hesitate either. He looked at John and said softly, "The President!"

John didn’t hesitate either, he said with a smile, "That’s right."

Gao Yi’s face turned ugly. He said in a low voice, "You’re sending me to my death!"

"Who said you were the one to carry out this assassination? No, in my plan, you are the only candidate to take over the Dark Web from Andic!"

Gao Yi was shocked, while John continued to smile and said, "There are too many people capable of killing, but I need someone like you, who is recognized by all sides, even willing to support you. Only you can replace the Andic Group, so how could I possibly let you die? No, if someone has to die, it would only be me, not you."

Gao Yi paused and then asked, "Is this your entire plan?"

"Do I need to fill in the details? An assassination is necessary, but the target cannot be killed, because if the President dies, then no one will vigorously pursue the Andic Group. Therefore, what’s needed is an operation as precise as surgery to be completed under the watchful eyes of the whole world so that everyone has to work hard like donkeys driven by whips."

Gao Yi shook his head, "Don’t bother with the details, I am just curious that in your plan, I seem to be the only beneficiary."

"Is there a problem with that? I’d like to find someone else to replace your role, but I can’t. So you will be the only beneficiary, simply because you are strong enough and sufficiently qualified, nothing more."

Having finished, John looked at Gao Yi and smiled, "Besides, you are the Gardener, and I was the Gardener before last. We are our own people; it’s a legacy. Why wouldn’t I choose you?"

Gao Yi thought for a moment, "Fine, if you really succeed, I am willing to cooperate with your plan."

John responded without hesitation, "But I know you won’t want to hide. So you’ll have to choose another path, that of frequently changing locations to evade the Andic Group’s pursuit."

"It seems... right."

"There’s a knack to hiding, since being pursued can’t be avoided, why not use this time and opportunity to strike back at the Andic Group? Now, I have a new plan."

Gao Yi frowned. How does John come up with one plan after another?

John looked at Gao Yi with a benevolent gaze and said, "I know about the things you’ve done at Military Intelligence Sixth Department, the things you’ve done in the UK, you’re looking for Iron Fist George."

"Yes."

"I know where he is."

John gestured dismissively and said grandly, "Use Iron Fist George as your practice target. There are three benefits to this: first, you’ll get gratitude from France; second, you can learn how a regular assassin operates; third, you can choose to reveal yourself proactively, divert Andic’s focus. But there’s another benefit for the Garden I need to explain clearly to you, that is, you can take on this mission in France under the Garden’s name in the traditional way."

Gao Yi thought it over and asked, "What do you mean by the traditional way?"

"That’s an offline transaction, not through the Dark Web."

Gao Yi thought about it and nodded, "I am indeed very interested in Iron Fist George, and I would like to eliminate him as payback for my friend. But you just said I could learn how a regular assassin operates. How do I learn? Will you teach me?"

"I would be very happy to teach you personally, but I don’t have the opportunity because I retired from Military Intelligence Sixth Department with high office and as a senior executive of Andic, my whereabouts are closely monitored by both the UK and the Andic Group. If I leave the UK for an extended period, it would definitely raise suspicions, and suspicion means absolute exposure."

Having spoken, John once again looked at Gao Yi with a kind gaze, then he said gently, "I’ve decided to teach you using my father’s methods."

Gao Yi was taken aback for a moment, and then exclaimed, "You still want to break my legs?"

"Obviously, I can’t break your legs. What I mean is that we can use every method but that one. First, I’ll give you the best teacher, then, what style of woman do you want?"

Watching Gao Yi’s shocked expression, John shrugged and said, "Sean is the Bee of the Garden, I taught him practically all his skills, of course, only those relevant to being the Bee. But you should have some understanding of my style from him, right?"

So the root of it lies here!

Gao Yi’s impression of John improved greatly.

"Well, I definitely understand Sean. Since that’s the case... let’s do it."