Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 631 - 605: Connections

Chapter 631: Chapter 605: Connections

Got off the plane and switched to a car without stopping for a moment.

Just made a mess with Ben, now I’m about to stir up a bloody storm in the United States, Gao Yi felt he carried a certain aura of murder.

"Before we really start taking action, let’s have a small meeting to discuss things."

Standing right beside the airport runway, with two CIA helicopters waiting next to them, they didn’t bother to find a secret place. Just speaking next to the planes because efficiency was the priority.

"Xianyu, once you arrive in New York, head straight for the airport to go home. You won’t be needed for the next steps, go back and have a good rest."

Li Jie was involved in the operation with Ben because it was the kind of thing that would bring glory to the family. If he wasn’t invited to Ben, it might really result in falling out.

However, to chase a few Andic remnants on U.S. soil, Li Jie didn’t need to be involved.

Li Jie didn’t hesitate. He immediately nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll head back first. There are still many things to handle, a batch of goods that needs to be delivered, and I need some time to research new guns with Donkey."

Gao Yi then looked at Lin Xianghua and said, "Is your mind in chaos right now?"

With a forced smile, Lin Xianghua said, "Indeed not too calm, but there’s definitely no problem werking, actually having to aim and shoot at someone could help relieve my current mood."

"No, you just shouldn’t get involved. Find a hotel to stay, relax a bit. If money is inconvenient here, call Luca."

Gao Yi felt Lin Xianghua’s mindset was best not involved in the action, just in case.

After addressing Lin Xianghua, Gao Yi said to Feng Biao, "Brother Biao, you should go back too. Since your status is different now, don’t get involved with this kind of fighting and killing stuff."

Feng Biao was a bit conflicted. He scratched his head and said, "You’re just sending me off like this? Well, I guess there’s not much for me to do back home?"

"How can there be nothing! You need to follow up with the shipments to Saudi and the Middle East, Brother, get it clear you are now an arms dealer, and the only connection with Northeastern University in that regard. If something happens to you here, who will handle the business in future."

Feng Biao is the bridge between Gao Yi and Northeastern University, the sole contact for transshipment of arms. There’s no consideration if he might die here or get injured, even causing too big a fuss in the United States will be bad for his future work.

Of course, the main reason is that what’s left merely involves chasing a hidden person, there simply isn’t a need for Feng Biao.

Speaking of snipers, Gao Yi just has to say the word, and a countless number of snipers are ready to assist him.

After sending off the three, Gao Yi turned to the rest and said, "Lucy will stay with me, Yuri will be involved too, Xinfeng is definitely participating. It’s just, Sith and Dani, do you have experience with this kind of thing?"

Sith shrugged and said, "I have lots of experience with chasing and being chased."

Dani said nothing but answered blandly, "I feel we might not need to personally make a move, but many things are better done personally, so I’ll stay too."

"Okay, that’s settled. Everyone get on the helicopter, then do what needs to be done and go where we need to go. We’ll head to New York first to meet up with the CIA folks."

Gao Yi has an increasing air of a boss now. He waved his hand, turned around to board the helicopter and at that moment Yuri suddenly said, "Wait."

Yuri stepped forward and expressed calmly, "If we really want to find and kill Little Andic, we shouldn’t use CIA’s vehicles, nor their personnel."

Gao Yi asked, confused, "Oh, why?"

"Because if the CIA and NSA teamed up and couldn’t find Little Andic, it means he’s not just good at hiding but also well protected. Given the CIA couldn’t find him before, there’s no reason you can suddenly find him now."

Yuri shrugged and said, "Continuing to use CIA personnel to help you search, what can they do? Can they deploy people to search house by house? If not, what’s their use? We need to approach this from the shadows, since it’s a matter involving the underworld, we must use underworld methods to search."

"Makes sense, go on."

Yuri pointed at a car not far away, "Let’s leave this Air Force Base. Once in New York, don’t all act together with the CIA folks. Divide into two groups, one group acts openly with the CIA, the other rents a car and does not disclose their whereabouts or actions to anyone, forget about the CIA and FBI, let’s search through our own methods."

"What are our own methods?"

Gao Yi asked another slightly off-the-mark question, and Yuri was somewhat taken aback, after pondering for a moment said, "It’s just the usual methods, via unofficial channels, it’s... forget it, how did you operate as an assassin before?"

"Target in sight, go straight for it."

Yuri was speechless but shook his head helplessly and said, "Let’s discuss more once we arrive in New York. By then, you’ll naturally understand, as for now, I don’t even know how to explain."

"Actually, there’s another method."

Gao Yi whispered, "Snake has its way, rat has its path, I think relying only on us few is not enough, better to leverage FBI and New York police forces. But, we shouldn’t contact those too high up, let’s just get help from grassroots officers and FBI agents."

"Do you have connections in New York?"

"No, I have relationships in Los Angeles, but none in New York. Still, no problem, some things are the same everywhere, back then I could settle things in Los Angeles even without knowing anyone, there’s no good reason I can’t manage the same in New York."

Gao Yi pulled out his phone and dialed Martin’s number from memory. When Martin answered, he casually said, "Buddy, I need to take care of a little something in New York, do you have friends there who can help? Uh, a small matter, preferably not alerting too high-profile ones."

"Yes, yes, of course, that’s simple."

"Also need law enforcement people, can you find any?"

"Can, absolutely can, the FBI often collaborates with the police anyway. Seeking high-ranking folks I can’t guarantee, but those who handle specific tasks at the lower levels are easy to reach, want me to head over directly to assist if needed."

Going through official channels is often less convenient. Authorities may need to balance pros and cons and weigh interests before deciding, yet those on the ground only need a little benefit to get things done immediately without disturbing anyone.

Panetta knew this principle well. For him to go engage with these tasks in New York was difficult due to his status, albeit Gao Yi was experienced in finding the right approaches.

Just like now, find the right people and everything works.

Gao Yi smiled and said, "Alright, connect me with some people, I’ll be in New York soon, let’s contact once I arrive."