Chapter 1434 - 1449: Night Raid
When it comes to Celestial Eagle, Lin Mu has met him once. His strength is needless to say; even Earth Wolf and King Kong together are no match for him. Moreover, he possesses extraordinary lightweight skill. To take him down, a good plan must be devised.
"Do you have a good plan?" Lin Mu smiled at Huo Feng and asked, "If you have a good plan, I might spare your life."
"Can I trust you?" Huo Feng looked at Lin Mu and said.
"Haha, since you brought this up, it means you trust me, right?" Lin Mu said with a smile. No one here is a fool. Since Huo Feng mentioned this, he surely has a purpose or a plan. If he didn’t, he wouldn’t tell Lin Mu all this, especially since they aren’t friends. This can only mean one thing: Huo Feng wants to live.
Huo Feng suddenly smiled, "Then, will you really spare me?"
"Of course, if we successfully deal with Celestial Eagle, I will indeed spare your life. After all, you’re not the primary offender, and we’ve pretty much worn you down," Lin Mu said with a shrug.
"But how can I trust you?" Huo Feng continued to ask.
"You have no leverage to negotiate with me. Your only option is unconditional compliance. Since I said I would spare you, I absolutely will. Of course, you can choose not to believe me, and your only outcome will be death. If you choose to cooperate, you might still have a chance to survive. This is your only hope. I’m sure you understand this better than anyone," Lin Mu said with a chuckle, looking at Huo Feng.
Huo Feng pondered for a moment while looking at Lin Mu, then smiled, "Fine, I’ll trust you. Anyway, I’m dead; what do I have to fear?"
"Go ahead, what’s your good plan?" Lin Mu didn’t want to listen to Huo Feng’s idle chatter and asked.
"I know Celestial Eagle has a weakness. There’s a period when his body becomes very weak, approximately between nine and ten o’clock in the evening. This period is short, about an hour. If you seize this opportunity, Celestial Eagle won’t be able to escape," Huo Feng told Lin Mu.
"Oh? To what extent is he weak?" Lin Mu asked.
"To the average person, it’s not particularly weak, because Celestial Eagle’s inner strength and martial arts are quite profound. But for someone like you, it’s a perfect opportunity. Since your strengths should be comparable, it presents a significant advantage for you," Huo Feng said.
Lin Mu chuckled after hearing this, "Haha, indeed, it’s a critical weakness."
"I’ve said what I needed to say. I hope you’ll keep your promise once the task is done," Huo Feng said, looking at Lin Mu.
"Rest assured, once the task is completed, I’ll let you go. I, Lin Mu, am true to my word," Lin Mu said, waving his hand.
After coming out of the basement, Lin Mu made some arrangements. Since Huo Feng mentioned it, that between nine and ten in the evening is Celestial Eagle’s period of vulnerability, then they will eliminate him tonight during that time.
Lin Mu was quite confident about taking down Celestial Eagle. After all, if he, together with Earth Wolf and King Kong, couldn’t handle Celestial Eagle, then they might as well stop roaming in Wancheng.
Lin Mu glanced at King Kong and said, "King Kong, any issues with tonight’s operation?"
Lin Mu was concerned about King Kong’s side. After all, Celestial Eagle used to be King Kong’s boss and had taken care of him. Lin Mu worried that King Kong might hesitate when the time came, even though Celestial Eagle later sent Firebird and the others to hunt King Kong down, to cleanse the ranks. King Kong might still have old feelings and wouldn’t want to strike against Celestial Eagle.
"No problem." King Kong nodded and said.
"If it’s inconvenient, Earth Wolf and I can handle it tonight. I’m familiar with Celestial Eagle’s strength; he’s just a bit more formidable. We won’t get into trouble anyway," Lin Mu said.
King Kong waved his hand and then said, "Brother Lin, I’m fine. Since I’ve joined you, you’re my leader. The matter with Celestial Eagle has long passed. Besides, I’ve already repaid him for his kindness, having worked for him for so long. I don’t owe him anything, so don’t worry about any psychological burdens I might have."
Lin Mu nodded, patted King Kong on the shoulder, and smiled, "I believe you."
In the following time, Lin Mu, together with Earth Wolf and King Kong, discussed strategies. Yuexiu Resort is known as a gathering place for the wealthy. Those residing there are either rich or noble, and the security measures are naturally strict.
Of course, the security measures there do not pose any threat to Lin Mu and his team. What they have to worry about is the security at the Tang Family Mansion. After all, the Tang Family Mansion has over twenty guards. While they aren’t experts, they can’t be underestimated.
After some discussion, Lin Mu, Earth Wolf, and King Kong decided that tonight, Earth Wolf and King Kong would take action openly, while Lin Mu would remain in hiding. If Lin Mu appeared, Celestial Eagle would definitely try to escape. However, seeing Earth Wolf and King Kong, Celestial Eagle would likely feel confident in dealing with them, making it a psychological game.
When Celestial Eagle faced off against Earth Wolf and King Kong, Lin Mu would then strike. This would lure Celestial Eagle into making a move, and if he tried to escape, it would be challenging. Thinking of this, Lin Mu couldn’t help but praise himself, "I’m damn clever."
With the plan set, they waited for the night to take action. After dinner, Lin Mu chatted with Haihua for a while. At around eight thirty, Lin Mu left the Hai Family with Earth Wolf and King Kong.
Twenty minutes later, Lin Mu drove to Handan Yuexiu Resort, then got out of the car with Earth Wolf and King Kong, and the three of them proceeded to sneak towards the Tang Family Mansion where Celestial Eagle was located.
The night was quiet, the moonlight like water, the stars brilliant and calm, as three shadows swiftly darted by, quickly arriving at the gate of the Tang Family Mansion where Celestial Eagle was. Lin Mu moved alone to the backyard to hide.
This too was part of the previous plan. If Celestial Eagle didn’t fall for it, he would likely escape from the back, where Lin Mu lay in wait.
However, it was more likely that Celestial Eagle would attack Earth Wolf and King Kong first. After all, Celestial Eagle knew King Kong’s skills, making them easier to deal with. Celestial Eagle wouldn’t miss the opportunity, especially since he harbored resentment over King Kong’s betrayal and wouldn’t let him off easily.
As agreed, Earth Wolf and King Kong approached the Tang Family gate. Two guards stood in front, and upon seeing Earth Wolf and King Kong, the guards pointed at them, about to speak, but before they could, the two large figures rushed at an unbelievable speed.
With a crunch, Earth Wolf snapped the neck of one guard, while the other fell to King Kong. The two guards collapsed with eyes wide open, wearing expressions of disbelief even in death.