Chapter 444: Defying Honor

Chapter 444: What the Hell is Your Honor? (2 Updates)

Watching as Xiao Yu climbed into the overhead exhaust duct.

Wang Dong and Zhou Lie’s expressions turned strange.

Inside, he thought, ‘Holy crap, you can actually do that?!’

The youngster managed to scale the lightbox until he spotted the duct.

They now understood exactly how that monster had slipped away.

Could it be that the National Security team, with their limited smarts, failed to notice?

Not at all.

How could an ordinary mind ever consider that a suspect would take such an unconventional route?

Sometimes, human thinking is simply limited.

It’s that narrow perspective which constrains creative thought.

What makes Xiao Yu so exceptional that he can foresee and uncover these details?

Because in his past cases he had encountered too many bizarre tactics.

This not only broadened his horizons but also amplified his thinking to unfathomable levels…

In the pitch-dark duct, fierce winds howled around Xiao Yu.

This duct, designed for ventilation, boasted a very strong suction force.

Xiao Yu climbed upward inch by inch.

He scaled for over ten minutes, navigating two duct branches.

Above him, an exhaust cover came into view.

With a strong shove, he pushed the cover open.

Emerging from the duct, Xiao Yu found himself on a wide road marked 423.

Why wasn’t it a residential area?

It’s clear that metro tunnels are rarely constructed beneath residential zones.

Anyone in the know understands that tunnels inevitably destabilize the underground soil.

Even a minor error could adversely affect surface buildings…

Scanning his surroundings, Xiao Yu noted that this road, near the city’s outskirts, lacked any Tianyan Surveillance Cameras.

The nearest buildings were at least two to three hundred meters away.

With a slight frown, Xiao Yu felt a tinge of resignation.

Tracking that monster from here was simply impossible.

It was all too predictable.

This escape route had clearly been premeditated.

With a plan comes preparation.

If it were Xiao Yu himself, he would have arranged transport nearby.

Without Tianyan Surveillance, tracking is virtually impossible.

They could only hope that the culprit hadn’t left the city.

Otherwise, catching a monster would be nearly impossible!

…

Back at National Security.

Xiao Yu reviewed the surveillance footage of suspect Lin Fang breaking into the research institute.

Know thy enemy, and victory is assured.

They didn’t even understand how the man they intended to capture had acquired his powers.

What the hell are you even trying to capture?!

Once, twice… Xiao Yu watched the footage five times in total.

He had to admit that without any cheats on his side…

Against the monster known as Lin Fang, he was utterly outmatched.

To kill him, the enemy might only need a single bullet.

Thank goodness… Xiao Yu let out a relieved sigh.

Although the target was monstrous, he still seemed within human limits.

Without that miraculous pair of glasses, he was nothing!

After studying the footage, Xiao Yu was certain.

The glasses worn by Lin Fang were indeed extraordinary.

They were likely linked to every surveillance device in the research institute.

Combined with the glasses and the surveillance system,

they gave Lin Fang an almost godlike overview.

allowing him to monitor enemy positions and movements from all angles and plan ahead.

‘Pre-judgment’ and ‘precognition’ differ by only a letter,

but one is within normal limits,

while the other verges on the supernatural.

In this new life, Xiao Yu had only encountered one criminal wielding supernatural powers.

A man labeled a ‘fool’, yet capable of using his brain’s calculations to orchestrate the unexpected!

Facing someone with supernatural abilities,

even Xiao Yu—with all his cheats—nearly ended up against the wall!

So, you see.

Criminals aren’t scary; it’s the fact that they too can have cheats!

“You think that monster is terrifying too?”

Zhou Lie picked up a cigarette and handed it to a thoughtful, frowning Xiao Yu.

“Terrifying?”

After taking the cigarette and lighting it, Xiao Yu took a drag. “It’s just a headache from not knowing where he is.”

“Men are as tough as iron, and style as solid as steel—don’t you get restless if you’re not geared up every day?”

Wang Dong grinned, “We’re men, so quit being stubborn. Stubbornness is a woman’s specialty—my wife, for example.”

“Is that so?”

With an odd expression, Xiao Yu asked cheerfully, “Has your sister-in-law’s mouth ever hurt you that badly?”

Ha!

Zhou Lie couldn’t hold back, and a burst of smoke erupted from his mouth.

Wang Dong: …

Damn, little brother, seems like your ride’s a bit fast.

But it’s all just suspicion without proof!

“Brother Wang, always trust in the light,”

Xiao Yu feigned comfort, “Your wife still loves you; at least you’re alive, right?”

“You…”

Wang Dong, red-faced with anger, pointed at Xiao Yu.

“I have brothers too, with several solid allies backing me up.”

With a sidelong glance at Wang Dong, Xiao Yu challenged, “Try messing with me and see what happens.”

Damn… Wang Dong was completely speechless.

“You two, cut the crap.”

Zhou Lie chuckled, “Each of you are major figures in National Security—how can you be so shameless?”

Nearly forgetting his own status, Xiao Yu wiped away his mischievous grin and stated, “He’s not that terrifying. Sure, his strength, speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility are all at the pinnacle of human capability.”

“But he’s still human—a single bullet could take him down.”

“The reason he seems so monstrous is because of his mind—his IQ.”

“He leverages his unusual physical abilities with calculated thought, making him appear almost unbelievable.”

“But the most astonishing is that pair of glasses—if you deprive him of them…”

Xiao Yu scoffed, “Just a couple of special operatives armed with a few guns and he’d be torn to shreds!”

He was referring not only to the monster Lin Fang, but also drawing a parallel with himself.

Having cheats doesn’t make you a god.

Xiao Yu possessed an array of impressive abilities and formidable skills.

But if you’re not careful and prepared,

one shot to the head could still send you to your grave.

This shows, without a doubt,

the system only intended for Xiao Yu to be human—not to become a god!

After Xiao Yu’s explanation, Wang Dong and Zhou Lie exchanged glances and nodded.

They agreed that a ‘monster’ was merely someone who was a bit more formidable.

“If one person can’t beat you, would ten be enough?”

“What about a hundred, then?”

Even a mob piled on top wouldn’t kill you.

Stop complaining about honor.

We’re soldiers and you’re a bandit.

Who the hell discusses honor with you?

“Lock down the city.”

As the commander of this operation, Xiao Yu issued his first order, “I suspect he never left Capital City. As long as he’s still here, we’ll seal off his escape route and then slowly finish him off… I’ve got a good feeling about this!”