Chapter 29 - 21: Ghost Shadow Assassin

Chapter 29: Chapter 21: Ghost Shadow AssassinWith a thunderous explosion, the Special Protection Team members scattered in all directions. Brilliant sparks mixed with dirt rose into a thick mushroom cloud. The flower bed where Sophie and the others had just parked was obliterated, leaving a gaping crater in its place, with the choking smell of gunpowder lingering in the air. "Wow, the quality of this bomb is quite high! If it’s homemade, then this assassin could definitely be considered a genius! If it’s bought, oh right, there shouldn’t be any arms trading allowed domestically now!" Holding the trembling beauty in his arms, Lin Mu casually reassured her. Sophie took a deep breath; the series of attacks left her with a pale face. Fortunately, Lin Mu, this big-hearted guy, was there to protect her, or else today’s outcome would have been grim. Just now, the Special Protection Team members who had scattered apart regrouped under Zhao Pengcheng’s lead, but Lin Mu shouted to halt their steps, "Damn, don’t come over, the assassin has bombs. The more people there are, the more it attracts the assassin’s bombs!" Zhao Pengcheng realized the logic of the statement, and the Special Protection Team members quickly reacted. They scattered to places easy for them to hide while searching for the assassin’s location, ready to retaliate. Held tightly in Lin Mu’s embrace, sensing the man’s intense heartbeat, an inexplicable sense of closeness arose, his unique masculine scent enveloping her fragile soul. At this moment, it was when a woman most needed a strong man; even the usually annoying sweat odor from him seemed so refreshing, intoxicating her as she inhaled it... Hmm, men are dangerous, especially Lin Mu; his allure is intense, best to stay away! Sophie privately warned herself, yet her body uncontrollably sought that fraction of safety and warmth. Zhao Pengcheng glanced sideways, just in time to see Lin Mu tightly holding the goddess CEO in his arms, invoking a surge of resentment in his heart! But he didn’t realize that they were practically already a couple, so even hugging and snuggling wasn’t actually a problem, especially in this urgent moment when Lin Mu had to protect the gorgeous woman closely. Zhao Pengcheng gritted his teeth hard, vigorously waved his hand, and led a dozen Special Protection Team members to form a semicircle, slowly approaching the Audi A6, each with a pistol in hand. Lin Mu was not careless in the least, staying firmly by Sophie’s side. He kept a vigilant eye on the Audi A6 while being acutely aware of any potential ambushes from the surroundings. He knew an ambush was inevitable inside the Audi; blocking the convoy’s path with a Dongfeng truck full of sand and gravel was merely a ploy for better assault opportunities! Sure enough, just as Zhao Pengcheng and his Special Protection Team approached the Audi A6, two bombs were suddenly thrown from the car window. Zhao Pengcheng, with his agile reflexes, dived into the nearby rear side, but the three Special Protection Team members behind him were blown away on the spot, one dying immediately and two severely injured. As soon as the assassin threw the bomb, Lin Mu’s gun went off. No wonder he was the sniper king of the Mercenary Realm; just by the position of the hand throwing the bomb, Lin Mu accurately determined the assassin’s head position inside the car. Bang, a bullet hit the head, blending dark blood and gruesome brain matter flowed out along the car door, followed by a shriek of furious agony from inside the car, "Second brother...second brother, damn it..." The Special Protection Team members, still in shock from the earlier explosion, stood watching, even Zhao Pengcheng dared not move forward. Lin Mu’s expression shifted, surveying whether the mighty Special Protection Team captain had such little courage? Better watch me! With a smirk on his face, Lin Mu adorned a slightly devilish grin, slightly stretching his body, suddenly lunged forward, agile as a cheetah, heading straight for the Audi A6. Sophie and Su Xiaowan, the two beauties, involuntarily held their breaths for Lin Mu. Knowing that the earlier bomb had blown away three people in an instant, if Lin Mu got caught, they would be in dire straits as it seemed relying on Zhao Pengcheng and his team wasn’t viable. Lin Mu’s figure moved unpredictably, sometimes left, sometimes right, suddenly up, suddenly down, constantly altering his path in an S-shaped trajectory, greatly troubling the assassin inside the car who couldn’t lock onto him at all. Lin Mu’s swift footwork was no lesser than the breathtaking performance of a tango dance! The assassin inside the car caught a glimpse of Lin Mu’s figure, but couldn’t aim at him, resorting to random shots. However, such tricks were no match for Lin Mu, the Special Forces King; despite the distractions from the stray gunfire, he didn’t falter in his trajectory. His speed, footwork precision, was nothing short of an exemplary teaching session for Zhao Pengcheng’s Special Protection Team. In no time, Lin Mu closed in to about ten meters from the Audi. The assassin inside the car was completely flustered as staying put was essentially sitting and waiting to be captured. Desperate, he opened the car door, grabbed a submachine gun, leapt out, and rolled aside, performing a standard military self-defense maneuver! Then raised the submachine gun, sending a barrage of bullets towards Lin Mu! The submachine gun’s firepower completely suppressed Lin Mu’s handgun, bursts of fire spewing from the barrel like a hellish incantation, pouring down on Lin Mu like a ferocious storm! Danger! Lin Mu was totally exposed with no cover ahead, completely vulnerable to the bullet barrage, unable to dodge! Sophie and Su Xiaowan turned pale with fright, screaming, "Watch out...ah..." Yet as they looked again, Lin Mu’s body bizarrely twisted into an unimaginable S-shape, showcasing flexibility even better than a yoga master’s; a streak of bullets whistled past his nose. Before the assassin could fire again, Lin Mu leapt, executed a stunning forward somersault, aimed his gun downward while airborne, and within three meters, he could effortlessly hit the assassin just by sensing! Bang, the gun fired, striking the assassin’s calf, he screamed miserably, stumbled, and fell to the ground. Lin Mu landed gracefully from mid-air, swiftly breaking the gun-wielding right arm of the assassin with a kick! Crack! A sharp sound of a bone breaking, accompanied by the assassin’s scream. Ah... The assassin was violently kicked, landing three meters away, his scapula already shattered. Lin Mu stepped forward, grabbing the assassin’s left arm like catching a little chick, lifting him by the waistband as if dragging a dead dog to Sophie and the others, slammed him to the ground. Only then did everyone notice that the assassin had fainted. Zhao Pengcheng and a Special Protection Team member stepped forward, took over the scene, and ordered their men to lock up the assassin and take him back for interrogation. While Zhao Pengcheng and his team were performing emergency first aid on their injured Special Protection Team member, Lin Mu suddenly noticed a ghostly figure rapidly approaching Sophie. The Ghost Shadow was indeed formidable, its speed almost matching his own at full sprint, moving swiftly and gracefully amidst the chaotic crowd, already within a few dozen meters of Sophie. The Ghost Shadow Assassin, currently ranked number one in Huaxia’s assassin world, Lin Mu had heard of this terrifying name even far away in North Africa, renowned for unparalleled combat and killing skills, as agile as a Cheetah, with a reputation for swift movement like a Ghost Shadow, and outstanding marksmanship, almost having never missed since entering the scene! Searᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Unexpectedly, just as he returned to Huaxia, he encountered such a powerful challenge, suddenly igniting the competitive spirit within Lin Mu, a strange excitement about the imminent confrontation filled his heart! "Everyone, be careful!" While warning, Lin Mu lunged towards Sophie, but unfortunately, he was a step too late. Just as Lin Mu was about to reach Sophie, the gun in the Ghost Shadow’s hand erupted with a bang, a silver light shot out from the barrel, and Sophie’s face turned pale, with no way to evade, seemingly only able to face the summons of death! Bang, Sophie seemed to hear the sound of a bullet piercing through her body, but felt no pain at all, and upon closer inspection, she was stunned to discover Xiaowan had sacrificed herself to shield her. "Xiaowan..." Tears filled Sophie’s eyes, an overwhelming sense of grief and fury burst forth, Xiaowan was not her kin, but over the years, the two had become closer than sisters! "Don’t cry... I don’t hurt... I’m so happy... for you..." Xiaowan choked on her words, nearing death, her words were sorrowful, especially for Su Xiaowan, a weak girl sacrificing herself for righteousness, stirring deep emotions! Lin Mu rushed in, shoving away Sophie and Su Xiaowan but suddenly felt a chill on his body, damn it, he got shot! Turning back, he saw the gun in Ghost Shadow’s hand still smoking slightly, but there was no particularly lethal feeling. With his years of battlefield experience, he judged it was a special bullet laced with some sort of drug! But not lethal! Only then did Zhao Pengcheng and his Special Protection Team awaken from their daze, raising their pistols to shoot at Ghost Shadow, who dodged the bullets with a technique comparable to Lin Mu’s agility, tumbling and twisting unharmed, and seizing the opportunity to draw another handgun, he fired at Zhao Pengcheng and his team! Bang bang bang, multiple shots fired, and the Special Protection Team fell one after another, Zhao Pengcheng gritted his teeth and stood up, recklessly charging at Ghost Shadow, continuously firing his gun. Ghost Shadow immediately retaliated, and in an instant, the two clashed in close combat, each hitting their opponent. The difference was, Ghost Shadow was hit in the right hand, dropping his handgun, but suffered no injuries, while Zhao Pengcheng was hit three times, staggering before collapsing to the ground. Lin Mu steadied himself, confirming his body hadn’t suffered severe damage, just feeling a bit dizzy, perhaps due to a narcotic effect of the bullet, vigorously shaking his head, waving his Iron Fist, lunging towards Ghost Shadow, shouting, "I’m gonna rip you apart with my own hands!" "Not bad, taking a shot like that and still fine! You are the strongest opponent I’ve ever faced!" Ghost Shadow spoke while drawing a Blade from his body with his left hand, its edge gleaming in the afternoon sun, reflecting a dazzling white light, exuding an aura of deathly chill! Two bullet-defying beastlike powerful men, about to engage in a life-and-death duel, who will emerge the victor?