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Chapter 106 Sudden Change! Jiang Chuan Has Gone Mad!?

Ai Zhe's words were actually what Jiang Chuan was thinking at that moment.

What are we waiting for? He's so evil it's outrageous! The right thing to do is to go straight for the kill!

However, Jiang Chuan managed to control his thoughts. He looked away from the files and towards Yue Wen, who was fiddling with a gun.

Yue Wen seemed to have known what Jiang Chuan and the others were thinking all along, and said:
"Our plan is to assassinate them, but just to be on the safe side... we'll need you all to come along."

"Moreover, although Zhang Bowen's current residence is quiet, it is not in the middle of nowhere; it is in a densely populated area."

"Operating at night will allow us to remain concealed and avoid causing confusion."

"Most importantly, we must strike with deadly precision to ensure that the rescue mission is not affected."

At this moment, Jiang Chuan also understood why Team Leader Chen said the mission was simple, easy, and without danger.

After all, they were just assistants; the one who actually carried out the sniping was Yue Wen.

Jiang Chuan had already experienced Yue Wen's marksmanship firsthand.

After confirming the mission information and the general plan for the assassination, he said no more, nodded, and remained silent.

Lin Ci frowned: "A fortune teller... I don't really have any impression of that profession."

"But according to what this document says, it can transfer the karma of others, so it seems to be some kind of... fortune teller or something?"

Yue Wen nodded: "The title 'astrology scholar' is from headquarters."

"As the name suggests, it refers to scholars who have some expertise in fortune telling."

"Those who are fortune tellers, geomancers, or diviners all fall under the category of numerology scholars."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chuan thought, "So Shen Jing must also be a scholar of destiny?"
I wonder if he'll have the ability to shift the cause and effect in the future... It sounds incredibly powerful.

Aizhe took a few deep breaths, and the impulsiveness caused by his anger gradually subsided.

He frowned and pondered for a moment, then asked with some confusion:
"Shifting the cause and effect—such a powerful method, can we really manage it with just these few people?"

Yue Wen said, "It is indeed a powerful method."

"However, having powerful methods does not necessarily mean he has any advantage in fighting enemies."

"There's no way it can withstand sniper bullets."

"Since headquarters has approved Captain Chen's plan, this method must be effective."

"The problem is..."

He paused here, then changed the subject:
"If you have no other questions, let's set off."

"Arriving early will make it easier to survey the scene and find favorable sniping positions."

"correct."

He opened the drawer beside him, took out a set of dark blue clothes, and handed them to Jiang Chuan.

"Jiang Chuan, put this outfit on."

Jiang Chuan took the clothes and found that they were an electrician's uniform with the words "Xicheng Power" written on them.

According to the plan, if the target does not appear, he will act as bait and knock on Zhang Bowen's door.

Since Zhang Bowen currently lives in a villa, if the door is opened from the inside, it's definitely him who's opening it.

He couldn't possibly hire any housekeeping or cleaning services. He must still be imprisoning those children who haven't died yet in this villa. Once someone finds any clues, his whereabouts will be completely exposed. No matter what, Zhang Bowen wouldn't take such a risk.

Jiang Chuan quickly changed his clothes.

The six of them got into a van with "Xicheng Power" written on it in the underground parking garage. Yue Wen drove them straight to their destination.

……

……

Longwan Villa District, Qingshi City.

The villas gleamed in the afterglow of the setting sun, and the distance between each villa was quite far, giving them an air of great wealth.

Although Jiang Chuan had never been here before, he had heard of the famous Longwan Villa District.

He knew that the people living here were all rich and powerful.

As a mega-city with a population of 30 million, Qingdao already has incredibly high housing prices. Even though current housing prices have declined significantly and are no longer at their peak, the price of a villa like this is still prohibitive for most people. The fact that Zhang Bowen was able to buy such a villa outright with his lottery winnings speaks volumes about his incredible luck.

Yue Wen parked his car in front of a villa, entered the villa's password, and led everyone inside.

The villa is right across from Zhang Bowen's residence, though it's a bit lower in elevation. However, it's a perfect spot for sniping.

After entering the house, Yue Wen immediately went to the third floor and set up his sniper rifle.

The others sat behind him, waiting for instructions so they could coordinate their actions.

Time passed second by second, but they remained silent.

After all, we were on a mission and had no time for idle chatter.

However, the tedious wait was truly unbearable.

Aizhe said, "I thought carrying out missions would be more exciting."

Yue Wen smiled: "Exciting?"

"Stimulation implies uncertainty."

"Dullness represents peace."

"Aizhe, cherish this monotony."

Aizhe nodded, stroking his bow thoughtfully, and said nothing more.

Jiang Chuan suggested, "Should I use my mental power to check on their house first?"

Liang Cheng nodded: "I was just about to say..."

Yue Wen shook his head: "Don't alert them. Just proceed according to plan."

Li Yi, who had been silent until now, spoke up at this moment:
Why are all his targets children?

"Is this related to his theft of cause and effect?"

"Or could adults also be his targets?"

"If he stole someone else's karma... then he should bear the consequences, whether good or bad. Why is he so lucky now?"

Yue Wen said, "Since he has the ability to steal cause and effect... I think he can also perform some filtering."

"And the fact that we are sitting here now also shows that he was not actually that lucky."

"As for his choice of children as his target, we have also given it some consideration."

“Zhang Bowen probably considered that children have fewer social ties. Compared to adults, young children are easier to control, and their social circles are narrower, so the karma they carry is not as complicated and the possibility of it being exposed is relatively low. Once the karma of these children is truly transferred and the children’s parents truly forget about it, then he will have no worries.” “But of course, these are all just our speculations.”

Jiang Chuan complained, "He really doesn't know how weak the working class in Qing City is in terms of bonds."

Lin Ci said, "Our mission is to confirm that he is killed and rescue the children."

"His condition...it doesn't really matter now."

Yue Wen stood up and said, "Jiang Chuan, keep an eye on things for me."

"I'm going to the bathroom."

Jiang Chuan was about to get up when he heard Ai Zhe say, "I'll do it."

He was, after all, an archer, and had an advantage in terms of eyesight.

But Ai Zhe had only been sitting there for a short while when he suddenly spoke up:
"Did the report mention anything about Zhang Bowen having a daughter?"

"She was about twelve or thirteen years old...and of average build."

Everyone was stunned when he said that.

There was a girl who was twelve or thirteen years old?
Jiang Chuan immediately began recalling the case files they had reviewed in the inspection team. He quickly confirmed that none of the missing persons on the list were over five years old, and the vast majority were still infants. This twelve or thirteen-year-old girl was outside their plan!

Yue Wen quickly finished relieving himself and came out of the bathroom. Of course, he heard what Ai Zhe said, and he immediately went closer to the window to observe again.

He also saw the girl appear in front of Zhang Bowen's window.

This made Yue Wen, who had been keeping a calm demeanor, frown slightly, but it was just a slight frown.

Lin Ci asked, "What do we do now?"

Should we change our plans?

Yue Wen nodded and said:
"Of course it should be changed."

"But the mission objective remains unchanged."

"Jiang Chuan, your task is still to lure that person out."

"Li Yi, if that child comes to open the door, could you help Jiang Chuan lead the child to the door?"

"Just take it away."

"Jiang Chuan, just proceed according to the original plan. Zhang Bowen will still have to show up no matter what."

"If it weren't for that child opening the door..."

"Then trust my marksmanship."

……

Sunset and moonrise.

The streetlights in the Longwan villa area are on, making the whole community quite tranquil.

Li Yi took out a set of electrician's clothes from the van and changed into them. She then waited with Jiang Chuan outside Zhang Bowen's villa.

Through the invisible earpiece, Yue Wen's calm voice came through: "Begin the operation."

bump!
Lin Ci pulled the power switch.

The streetlights in front of Zhang Bowen's house, as well as the lights in his villa, went out instantly.

Jiang Chuan received the call very quickly.

Zhang Bowen's phone line has been changed; whenever he contacts the property management, the call will be routed to Jiang Chuan.

Jiang Chuan calmly agreed: "Okay, we'll take care of it right away."

He and Li Yi checked their watches, and five minutes later, they walked out from around the corner and stood in front of Zhang Bowen's house.

Jiang Chuan raised his hand and pressed the doorbell.

A ding-dong sound rang out.

The door opened quickly, and Zhang Bowen's refined and calm face appeared before Jiang Chuan.

He was dressed in an exquisite silk nightgown that looked quite expensive, giving him the appearance of a successful person. Anyone who saw him would think he was a promising young entrepreneur, and no one would have guessed that he was just wearing a fake.

According to the plan, as long as Jiang Chuan turns to the side, Yue Wen will pull the trigger, and Zhang Bowen will definitely be dead.

However, Zhang Bowen was not the only one who appeared in front of Jiang Chuan.

And then there was that girl who suddenly appeared, changing the course of the plan.

Zhang Bowen carried her, and the two appeared together at the door.

Yue Wen, of course, also saw this scene through the sniper scope, and as the commander, he quickly issued the order:

"Don't panic, negotiate with him normally."

Jiang Chuan remained calm: "Sir, let's deal with the electricity problem."

Zhang Bowen remained calm, smiling and nodding: "Thank you for your help so late."

He paused after saying this polite remark, looked at Jiang Chuan's face, stared into his eyes, and asked, "I didn't expect electricians to be so young these days?"

Jiang Chuan smiled and said, "The older ones are all on the day shift; it's only us newcomers who are on night shift."

Jiang Chuan's quick response made Yue Wen feel much more at ease.

He felt that although the task for tonight had changed slightly, completing it in the end should not be a problem.

Zhang Bowen accepted Jiang Chuan's statement and did not suspect Jiang Chuan and Li Yi.

He nodded and stepped aside to make way for the doorway: "Please come in."

But Jiang Chuan remained inactive for a long time.

He just stood at the doorway, and for a moment, they were locked in a stalemate.

Yue Wen's voice came through their earpieces: "Jiang Chuan! What are you doing!?"

"Summon your courage, and don't give yourself away!"

He thought Jiang Chuan was scared.

Standing behind Jiang Chuan, Li Yi was also somewhat surprised, wondering why Jiang Chuan, who had been handling things so well just moments before, had suddenly stopped moving.

Lin Ci, Liang Cheng, and Ai Zhe were all staring blankly at the entrance of the villa, standing there anxiously.

Not to mention them, even Zhang Bowen was somewhat surprised at this moment: "Master?"

In that instant, Jiang Chuan's body suddenly moved!
With lightning-fast movements, he pulled out the screwdriver, gripped it in the back of his hand, and launched a sudden attack!
But no one expected that Jiang Chuan's target was...

It was Li Yi!

(End of this chapter)