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Chapter 186 Lynn and Ward's First Confrontation
The boss frowned and said after a moment's silence, "Lin, you should know who Ward is. He is not only a shipping tycoon, but also has a deep political background. Without sufficient evidence, we cannot easily search him."

"I understand your concerns, sir," Lynn explained hurriedly, "but we don't have any more time. New drugs are rampant in the market, and innocent people are harmed every day. We must act quickly!"

The boss sighed and shook his head. "Lin, I appreciate your sense of responsibility, but this matter involves too many complicated factors. We can't take any risks."

"But sir..." Lynn wanted to argue but was interrupted by his boss with a wave of his hand.

"Okay, Lynn. I will seriously consider your proposal, but I need time to weigh the pros and cons." The boss said, "You can leave first."

Lynn reluctantly left the office. He knew his boss's concerns were not unreasonable, but his inner sense of justice kept him from giving up. He decided to find another way to uncover the secret of Ward's warehouse.

Just as Lin En was thinking hard, an unexpected phone call broke his thoughts. It turned out to be from his good friend and partner Hans.

"Lynn, I just got some information that may be helpful to our case." Hans' voice revealed a hint of excitement.

"What news? Tell me quickly!" Lynn asked anxiously.

"According to my informant, Ward is about to make a large transaction, and the transaction will take place in his mysterious warehouse." Hans said, "This may be a good opportunity for us to sneak into the warehouse."

Lin En's eyes lit up after hearing this: "This is really good news! We need to plan it carefully."

The two discussed for a long time and finally formulated a detailed plan. They decided to disguise themselves as the trading party on the day of the transaction and sneak into the warehouse to secretly collect evidence.

However, the night before they were about to act, something unexpected happened. Ward suddenly canceled the deal and tightened security at the warehouse, which undoubtedly put a huge obstacle to Lynn and Hans's plan.

"Damn it! This Ward is so cunning!" Lynn slammed his fist on the table angrily. "What should we do now?"

Hans pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps we still have a chance." He looked at Lin En, "Do you remember the thug we caught before? He might know something about the internal situation of Ward Warehouse."

Lin En nodded after hearing this: "You're right! Let's go find him now!"

The two quickly drove to the detention center and found the gangster who had been arrested earlier. After some coercion and inducement, the gangster finally gave in and revealed some important information about Ward's warehouse.

It turns out there is a hidden door inside Ward's warehouse that leads directly to his private office, where Ward hides his new drugs.

After getting this key information, Lynn and Hans decided to act immediately. They used the clues provided by the gangsters to successfully sneak into the warehouse and found Ward's private office.

Ward was not present at the time, but the office was filled with various drugs and transaction records. Lynn and Hans quickly took photos for evidence and prepared to evacuate the scene.

However, at this moment, an alarm suddenly sounded. It turned out that their actions had been detected by the warehouse's security system. A large number of armed security guards quickly rushed over to surround them.

"Run!" Lynn yelled, pulling Hans towards the exit. A thrilling chase ensued within the warehouse. They exploited the warehouse's obstacles and architectural features, fending off the security guards for a long time before finally finding a way out and escaping.

The night was as dark as ink, and the streets of Manhattan were exceptionally quiet. Based on previous intelligence, Lynn and Hans quietly went to Ward's warehouse to investigate. They knew the journey was dangerous, but their belief in justice drove them forward.

As they walked through the dimly lit streets, a strange aura suddenly filled the air. Lin En and Hans exchanged a glance, both sensing something unusual.

"Be careful, something's happening." Lin En warned in a low voice.

As soon as he finished speaking, several figures emerged from the darkness and blocked their way. These people looked different from ordinary people and were obviously mutants under Ward's command.

"Who are you? Why did you break into our territory?" a leading mutant asked coldly. His voice was hoarse and low, revealing unquestionable majesty.

Lin En and Hans didn't answer, knowing that any words would be superfluous at this moment. They exchanged a tacit glance and immediately entered combat mode.

Seeing this, the mutants also took attacking stances. A fierce battle was about to break out.

A sly look flashed in the eyes of the leading mutant. He suddenly waved his hand, and a wave of energy struck Lynn. Lynn reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a sideways roll and pulling out the pistol from his waist to fight back.

Hans was locked in a fight with another mutant. He was agile, and every punch he threw landed accurately on the other side. However, the mutant's body was incredibly strong, and he didn't seem to be affected much.

The battle entered a white-hot stage, with both sides fighting back and forth, and the fight was difficult to resolve. Although Lynn and Hans worked together well, they still felt a little tired when facing these mutants with special powers.

"This is not a solution. We need to come up with a plan." Lynn shouted to Hans while dodging the attack.

Hans nodded, and he quickly thought of a response strategy. Suddenly, he noticed that the leading mutant always kept a certain distance during the battle, as if he was controlling the actions of the other mutants.

"Lynn, cover me, I'll go and deal with the leader!" Hans shouted and rushed towards the leading mutant.

Seeing this, Lynn immediately increased his firepower to create an opportunity for Hans. The pistol in his hand was like the scythe of the god of death, and every shot made the mutant tremble with fear.

Hans took the opportunity to approach the leading mutant and subdued him with a swift pounce. The leading mutant struggled to resist, but Hans' strength far exceeded that of an ordinary person, and he pinned him firmly to the ground, unable to move.

Seeing this, the other mutants stopped their attacks, as if they were shocked by the leader's suppression. Lynn also took the opportunity to put away his pistol and walked to Hans' side.

"Tell me! Where is Ward? Where is the new drug hidden?" Hans asked sternly.

The leading mutant just sneered: "Do you think you can find Ward by catching me? Don't dream!"

Lin En frowned, knowing that asking like this would lead to no results. So, he signaled Hans to take him back to FBI headquarters for questioning.

The two escorted the leading mutant away from the scene, but they knew this was only the beginning. Ward's power was vast and complex, and fully exposing his crimes would be difficult. However, their belief in justice kept them going, and they would not give up, no matter how great the difficulties.

On the way back to FBI headquarters, the leading mutant suddenly broke free and lunged at Hans, attempting to regain control. Hans reacted quickly, delivering a side kick that sent him crashing to the ground. With a roar of fury, the leading mutant attacked again.

This time he rushed directly towards Lynn, as if trying to threaten Hans by grabbing Lynn. But Lynn was no pushover. He nimbly dodged the leader's attack and struck him in the stomach with a powerful backhand punch.

The leading mutant bent over in pain, but he did not give up resistance. He struggled to stand up and condensed a powerful energy wave with his hands to attack Lynn and Hans.

"Be careful!" Hans shouted, pulling Lin En away quickly. The energy wave exploded behind them, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The leading mutant took the opportunity to escape, but Lynn and Hans would not let him get away so easily. They quickly chased after him and launched a final decisive battle with the leading mutant.

After a fierce battle, the leading mutant was finally completely subdued by the two. He collapsed to the ground, panting, his eyes filled with resentment and anger. Lynn and Hans smiled at each other. They knew this victory was hard-won, but it also laid a solid foundation for future operations. "Let's go, we still have a long way to go," Lynn said to the leading mutant. "I hope you can cooperate with us to find Ward and the new drug."

The leading mutant didn't say anything, but there was a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

The next day.

Lin En stood in front of the Ward Company's gate and took a deep breath. He knew he was about to face a tough battle. Ward, the shipping tycoon, was not only wealthy but also renowned for his cunning and resourcefulness. It would be no easy task to extract useful information from him. But Lin En still decided to meet him in person, if only to test his mettle.

He straightened his collar and walked into Ward Company with a firm step. The receptionist at the front desk saw Lin En and asked politely, "Sir, may I ask what can I do for you?"

"I'm Lynn from the FBI. I'm here to discuss something with Mr. Ward." Lynn showed his ID and spoke in a serious tone.

The receptionist immediately became nervous when she saw that it was someone from the FBI. She quickly picked up the phone and informed the internal department of the situation. A moment later, a middle-aged man in a suit came out. It was Ward.

"Mr. Lynn, I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person." Ward smiled, but his tone revealed a hint of vigilance.

"Mr. Ward, you're welcome. I just want to chat with you." Lynn tried to make the atmosphere more relaxed, but he knew that this conversation would not be simple.

The two came to Ward's office. Ward motioned for Lynn to sit down and poured him a cup of tea himself.

"Mr. Lynn, I wonder what brings you to me today?" Ward spoke slowly, with a shrewd gleam in his eyes.

Lin En picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then put it down. He looked directly into Ward's eyes and said, "Mr. Ward, we recently received some reports that your company may be involved in some illegal activities. I know you are a very busy person, so I came to verify it with you."

Ward frowned slightly upon hearing this, but quickly regained his composure. He chuckled and said, "Mr. Lynn, you know, there are always rumors in the business world. But I can assure you that my company has always been legally operated and has never been involved in any illegal activities."

Lin En nodded, seemingly unsurprised by Ward's answer. He changed the subject and continued, "So, Mr. Ward, what do you think of the new drugs that have appeared on the market recently?"

Ward's expression changed slightly, but quickly returned to normal. He shook his head and said, "Mr. Lynn, you're asking the wrong person. I'm just a businessman, and I avoid anything illegal like this."

"Oh? Really?" Lin En raised a meaningful smile. "But I heard that someone once found traces of this drug in your warehouse."

Ward's expression finally changed completely. He stood up suddenly and said sternly, "Mr. Lin, please stop slandering me! How could there be something like that in my warehouse? If you have evidence, just show it to me! If not, please leave now!"

Lin En also stood up and stared at Ward. He knew that he had no solid evidence this time and was just trying to test Ward's reaction. Now it seemed that Ward was indeed not simple. His reaction was perfect and unpredictable.

"Mr. Ward, don't get excited. I've only heard about it, and I don't have any solid evidence." Lin En said slowly, "But I believe that one day, we will find evidence. When that time comes, I hope you can still remain as calm as you are now."

Ward took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He sat down again, looked at Lin and said, "Mr. Lin, you are always welcome to investigate. But I can guarantee that you will find nothing."

Lin En smiled but said nothing. He knew that this battle had just begun, and there was still a long way to go before Ward's crimes could be truly exposed. But he also firmly believed that as long as he persisted, the truth would eventually come to light.

After the two chatted for a few more words about irrelevant topics, Lynn stood up and said goodbye. Ward walked him to the door, still with a polite smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a bit of coldness.

Lynn walked out of Ward's office and glanced back at the towering building. He knew this struggle was far from over. Although Ward had escaped this calamity for the time being, the FBI would never give up its investigation. Lynn was determined to bring this heinous shipping tycoon to justice.

The atmosphere in Ward's private office was tense. Heavy curtains were tightly drawn, blocking out the outside light, leaving only the dim glow of the desk lamp. Ward sat behind his large desk, his brow furrowed, a sinister glint in his eyes.

"That Lin En is no ordinary person." Ward's voice was low and hoarse, revealing an unquestionable majesty. "He has already hindered our plans many times. If he continues like this, our situation will be very dangerous."

Standing before Ward was one of his most capable men, a burly man with a fierce look. As he listened to Ward's words, a stern expression crossed his face. "Boss, what do you mean..."

Ward raised his hand and made a chopping gesture: "If possible, we must get rid of him."

A flicker of surprise flashed across the man's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by cruelty and cunning. "I understand, Boss. I will handle this matter myself and ensure that no traces are left."

Ward nodded, a satisfied smile on his face. "Very good, I knew you wouldn't let me down. Remember, we must do this cleanly and neatly, and not let anyone notice our actions."

"Yes, boss." The man responded respectfully and turned to leave.

However, at this moment, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a hurried voice came: "Mr. Ward, it's not good! Lin En..."

Ward and his men were startled and turned around quickly, only to see a breathless young man standing at the door, his face full of fear.

"What happened to Lynn?" Ward asked in a deep voice, with an ominous premonition in his heart.

The younger brother stammered, "Lin En...he already knows our plan and is on his way to the company with his men."

"What?!" Ward stood up suddenly, his face turning pale. "How is this possible? Our plan has always been very secretive, how could he know?"

The men under him also showed a look of panic: "Boss, what should we do now? If Lin En really brings people here, we..."

Ward took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He knew that panicking at this moment would only put him in a more dangerous situation. He pondered for a moment, then made a decisive decision: "Quick, notify everyone to evacuate the company immediately. We can't let Lin En get hold of any evidence."

"Yes, boss." The man and his younger brother responded and quickly turned and left.

Ward watched them depart, a vicious glint in his eyes. He knew that this battle with Lin En had reached a critical moment. If he could successfully escape and eliminate Lin En, his future would be bright. But if he failed... he couldn't imagine the consequences.

The next day, before the morning sun had completely dispelled the mist, Lin En's phone rang urgently. He quickly picked up the phone, and the anxious voice of a police colleague came through the receiver: "Lin En, a vicious crime has occurred in the East District. A family of three was brutally murdered in a villa. Come to the scene quickly!"

Lin En's heart sank suddenly. He quickly grabbed the car keys on the table and walked out of the house. Along the way, possible crime scenes kept flashing in his mind, and he prayed silently in his heart that this case was not related to those mutants.

Arriving at the scene, Lin En was shocked by the horrific scene before him. The villa's door was open, and several pale-faced police officers stood at the doorway, clearly terrified by the bloody scene. Lin En walked into the house and saw three bodies lying on the living room floor, their bodies covered in wounds and blood all over the floor, already congealed into a dark red.

"Hans, what do you think?" Lynn turned to look at his partner beside him. Hans was an experienced detective, and his judgment could often provide important clues for solving the case.

Hans frowned, crouching down to carefully examine the wounds on the bodies. After a moment, he stood up and said solemnly, "These wounds don't seem to be caused by ordinary humans. They're most likely the work of mutants. Look here," he pointed at the wound on one of the dead men's necks. "These lacerations are clearly caused by someone with immense power."

(End of this chapter)