Ultimate Firepower
Chapter 659 - 633: Change of Weather

Chapter 659: Chapter 633: Change of Weather

Actually, Gao Yi was still confused at this moment. He didn’t know what was happening outside, nor did he understand what these events meant for him.

Other than his previous connections now seeming unreliable, there didn’t seem to be any major issues.

Gao Yi was accustomed to being in danger without realizing it.

Young and lacking systematic training, he relied on his fighting skills to make a name for himself. Handling the enemy in front of him was no problem for Gao Yi. No matter how dangerous the situation, he wouldn’t be afraid.

However, for Gao Yi to understand the hidden crises behind the danger he faced was a bit difficult.

When Yuri said to retreat to the Compaq Building, they retreated. It was just a matter of coming and going. As for more assassins from Ben arriving, that only made Gao Yi feel excited, not scared at all.

Gao Yi even looked forward to encountering a few more from Ben.

But Dani and Sith seemed a bit worried, and as for Yuri, his brow had never relaxed.

"What’s happening now doesn’t make any sense. What’s wrong with the United States, how could this happen?"

Sith couldn’t help but murmur a few words under his breath. He gathered up his weapons and ammunition and then couldn’t help but say to Yuri, "Are we unable to get out of here? What do you think?"

Yuri shook his head and said, "It’s hard to say, maybe it’s not that serious."

Dani sighed lightly and said, "Better inform the higher-ups. This isn’t something we can solve now. At least... let them know what’s happening so they can be prepared."

Sith nodded. He glanced at Gao Yi, then pulled out a phone, holding a gun in one hand and the phone in the other, walked a few steps aside, and then dialed, speaking in rapid French.

Dani wasn’t idle either. He took a few steps aside, dialed a number, and then said hurriedly, "It’s me. There’s a great change in America. I don’t know exactly what happened, but it seems the U.S. has officially reached the point of physically eliminating political opponents now."

Gao Yi watched, somewhat confused, while Yuri leaned towards him and said softly, "Why don’t you make a call to Northeastern University?"

Gao Yi looked at Yuri blankly and said, "Say what?"

"Say... say..."

It seemed unbelievable that Gao Yi didn’t know what was going on. Yuri opened his mouth, then said very helplessly, "This is very precious intelligence. Timing is crucial. Just reading the news, you’ll miss much critical information. But the main thing is speed. Just say this: The United States Secret Service, FBI, and CIA have officially taken sides and started fighting. You don’t understand, but the person who answers your call will know what this means."

Gao Yi was indeed confused, but he believed Yuri wouldn’t lead him astray, so he promptly took out his phone and dialed Huang Haisheng.

"Hello, it’s me."

"Mr. Gao, may I ask for your instructions."

Gao Yi cleared his throat lightly and then whispered, "It’s like this. I’m in New York... Um, it’s like this: The FBI, CIA, and the United States Secret Service have now officially taken sides and started fighting. Uh, there’s a lot happening, and it’s troublesome, but in summary, that’s basically it."

Huang Haisheng’s voice trembled slightly as he said softly, "Really? Are you sure?"

"I’m sure. What’s the big deal? What does it represent?"

Gao Yi knew he shouldn’t ask, especially not over the phone, but he really didn’t understand and couldn’t help it.

"It’s different. Previously, the fights were for power and profit. Now, the fight has reached the point of internecine strife. Do you understand? They’ve started fighting."

Two idioms, but Gao Yi understood the gravity of the situation and, hearing Huang Haisheng’s agitation, realized the intelligence was significant.

Though he still didn’t fully understand, this wasn’t the time for explanations.

Gao Yi hung up the phone.

"New York has always been the United States’ elite capital. Orders from the White House aren’t very effective here, so our situation is extremely dangerous. You must have a clear understanding of this!"

Who would have thought that the infamous Gardener was actually a political novice?

But fortunately, Yuri understood Gao Yi very well, so he was trying to make Gao Yi understand how serious and deadly the current danger was.

Gao Yi opened his mouth and said, "Are you saying the President’s words don’t matter either?"

"His words never mattered here. Now, it’s a showdown between financial groups and military-industrial groups. Why is Little Andic important? Because he might hold the secret of Bitcoin, some unknown secret that makes Little Andic valuable. Do you think this is all because of you? It’s not. Now I can be sure that when those who influence the United States from behind the scenes are forced to confront the President, we must have touched their significant interests."

Yuri spoke quickly, then exhaled and said, "The Dark Web doesn’t have such value, but Bitcoin does. So now there are two choices: one, immediately kill Little Andic, take him out, and shoot him, letting those financial bigwigs know that Little Andic is no longer a threat. This way, the situation will quickly improve."

"What’s the other choice?"

"Hold on, persevere, deliver Little Andic to the President."

Yuri finished speaking, then very seriously said to Gao Yi, "Now it’s time to pick a side. You choose."

Gao Yi instinctively said, "Do I have to choose, can’t I just leave Little Andic and walk away?"

"Choosing a side means at least one side will help you. If you want to stay neutral, it will only make both sides attack you."

"Then I can only choose the President. We were originally on his side, right?"

"Not before, because you didn’t qualify to stand with the President before, but now you do, because now you have the qualifications."

If Yuri had enough time, he could explain clearly and thoroughly to Gao Yi.

But there was no time for explanations now, so every word from Yuri seemed cryptic.

From Gao Yi’s understanding, he was part of the underworld before, merely a thug, a tool. Although he had money and influence, being a confidant of the President of the United States was merely a pipe dream.

Now, for some unknown reason, Gao Yi’s choice became important, capable of influencing the outcome of an internal U.S. conflict, granting him the qualification to pick a side.

Without needing further explanation, Gao Yi could only side with Panetta, and since Panetta supported the President, Gao Yi naturally stood with the President.

"I’ll make another call."

Gao Yi wanted to inform Panetta and ask about the current situation, but before he could speak, Sith, who had finished his call, urgently said, "There are many cars coming, all civilian vehicles, prepare for battle!"