Fast Travel Absurdity Sutra

Countless thoughts flashed through Liu Jun's mind.

After careful consideration, he decided to split his troops into two groups.

He turned his eyes to Xia Jun and Song Xiang, the two young men who had been dragged into this situation by him. Now they had become pawns in his hands and could only obey his orders.

Liu Jun's mind was like a surging tide, and countless thoughts emerged and burst like bubbles in an instant.

His eyes, which had originally looked a little cloudy due to anxiety, now flashed with determination and coldness, like two cold stars in the dim stronghold.

He knew very well that the current situation was like a bowstring that was stretched to the extreme. Any slight disturbance could lead to catastrophic consequences, and he had to make a decision that could change the entire situation.

After some painful and careful consideration, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing an imperceptible sneer. There was no warmth in that smile, only endless calculation and coldness.

He decided to split his troops into two groups, and like a ruthless chess player, he began to lay out his desperate game on this dangerous chessboard.

In the back mountain gradually shrouded in dusk, Liu Jun slowly walked out of the hidden stronghold which exuded a mysterious and gloomy atmosphere.

The moment he stepped out of the base, he seemed to have touched a mechanism deep in his heart, and his entire temperament changed subtly in an instant.

The cold, murderous and sinister aura that had originally emanated like a substance was quickly gathered up by an invisible hand and hidden deep in his soul without a trace left.

The person who appeared in people's sight at this moment was Liu Jun, who was usually seen as honest, dull and harmless by everyone in Liujia Village.

His steps were steady and slightly slow, and each step was silent, as if he was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the forest.

He walked slowly towards Liujia Village along the winding path with weeds growing wildly on both sides.

Along the way, his expression was as calm as water, and there was no ripple in his eyes. He looked like an ordinary villager who had finished a day's work and was preparing to go home.

However, beneath his seemingly calm appearance, his mind was like a high-speed precision machine, repeatedly weighing and carefully planning the next instructions to be given to Xia Jun and Song Xiang.

That would be a move that would completely overturn the fate of Xia Jun and Song Xiang. It would also be a crucial move that he had to make in this dark chess game full of thorns, traps and dangers, although he had no choice but to make it.

Not long after, Liu Jun, a seemingly ordinary figure, quietly stepped into Liujia Village.

At this time, smoke was rising from the village.

The aroma of the food permeated every inch of the air, casting a veil of warmth and peace over the entire village.

This formed an extremely strong and clear contrast with the cold determination hidden deep in his heart and the conspiracy that was about to stir up trouble.

Liu Jun didn't smell the tempting aroma of food at all, nor was he affected by the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside. He just walked steadily towards the educated youth point.

The house at the educated youth center looked a bit shabby and desolate under the soft light of the setting sun.

Liu Jun stood quietly at the door of the educated youth camp, raised his voice slightly, and called out, "Xia Jun, Song Xiang, come out for a moment."

His voice was calm and natural, without the coldness and intimidation of the past, just like a kind elder calling his younger generation. The voice penetrated the walls of the house unhindered and went straight into the ears of Xia Jun and Song Xiang inside the house.

During this period, due to the sudden increase in supervision from above, the situation has become increasingly serious, like a sword of Damocles hanging high, which may fall at any time.

The risks of black market transactions are so high that people are terrified and discouraged.

Xia Jun and Song Xiang had no choice but to stay dormant in the educated youth camp for a while, like two frightened mice, curled up tightly in their seemingly safe caves, not daring to make any rash moves.

They spend every day in fear and anxiety, always worrying deep down that their past secret activities in the black market will be exposed in broad daylight without warning, and thus bring about a catastrophic disaster.

Hearing Liu Jun's shout, Xia Jun and Song Xiang walked out of the house and quickly looked at each other. They both clearly saw their own panicked reflections in each other's eyes, which were instantly widened and filled with fear and anxiety.

But they were well aware of Liu Jun's methods and ruthlessness, and understood that disobeying his orders would lead to even more terrible consequences.

So, the two of them could only suppress their inner fear, bite the bullet and slowly stand up, walking towards the door with unsteady steps.

Liu Jun stood there, his eyes slightly narrowed, and a hint of sharp deterrence like a knife was cleverly hidden deep in his seemingly gentle eyes.

He waved gently, his movements slow and natural, seemingly casually inviting an acquaintance to come closer. However, behind this seemingly ordinary gesture, there was still an unquestionable majesty and control, beckoning Xia Jun and Song Xiang to come closer.

Xia Jun and Song Xiang walked forward tremblingly, their bodies trembling uncontrollably like fallen leaves blown by the cold wind of late autumn.

Xia Jun's forehead was instantly covered with a dense layer of sweat beads, which slowly slid down his slightly pale temples like beads with broken strings.

He swallowed hard, his throat seemed to be tightly gripped by an invisible hand. After a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sound and asked in a dry voice, "Uncle Liu, what do you want from us?"

His eyes were full of fear and helplessness, just like a lamb lost in a dark forest and suddenly targeted by a wild beast, waiting in despair for the unknown and cruel judgment of fate.

Liu Jun looked at them coldly and was silent for a moment. The heavy silence seemed to be able to crush people.

Then, he slowly spoke, his voice low and hoarse, his voice low, but with an unquestionable tone. The people around him could not hear what they were saying at all.

"I have an extremely important task for you."

He paused, staring intently at Xia Jun and Song Xiang, as if he wanted to see through their souls.

"There's a power plant on the outskirts of Dongyuan City. It's like a heart, continuously supplying electricity to the entire region. If it stops beating, the area will be plunged into endless darkness and chaos. Your mission is to do whatever it takes to infiltrate the power plant and blow it up. This will deal a heavy blow to them, creating extremely favorable conditions for our actions, throwing them into a state of panic, and thus buying more time and space for our subsequent plans."

As soon as Liu Jun finished speaking, Xia Jun felt a gust of cold wind whistling past, instantly blowing away the only remaining warmth around him.

Xia Jun's face turned as pale as paper in an instant, without a trace of blood.

His lips trembled violently and uncontrollably, like fragile leaves in the wind, and he finally managed to squeeze out the stuttering words from his dry throat:

"Uncle Jun, this... this is too dangerous. The power plant is a heavily guarded place, with extremely vigilant security guards everywhere and patrols everywhere. How could two inexperienced people like us pull this off so easily? If we were discovered, we would definitely be killed without a burial place."

His eyes were filled with despair, as if he had crossed the boundaries of time and space, and truly saw the horrific scene of his capture and execution. His body couldn't help but shake slightly.

Song Xiang also hurriedly echoed. The voices of the three people seemed to be suppressed in a stuffy jar, very low, for fear that even the slightest sound would be heard by others.

There was an obvious cry in Song Xiang's voice, and her eyes were already red and swollen from crying, just like a frightened little rabbit that suddenly encountered a wild beast in the forest, pitiful and full of fear.

"Uncle Jun, we really don't have that much ability. We are just ordinary educated youth, living a simple and ordinary life every day. We have never done anything so thrilling. Can we change the mission? Please."

Her hands subconsciously clutched the corners of her clothes, her slender knuckles turning a distressing white due to excessive force, hoping that this way she could grasp the last glimmer of hope and escape this terrible fate.

Liu Jun's face, which originally had a hint of disguised gentleness, suddenly became gloomy and terrifying, like the sky that was quickly covered by dark clouds. His face suddenly became so dark that ink could drip out.

He glared at Xia Jun and Song Xiang fiercely, his eyes were like sharp blades, as if to cut their souls.

"Do you think I'm willing to let you two rookies go?"

Liu Jun's voice was low and full of helplessness.

"But, do you know? My organization has always had a rule that all new members must have a letter of commitment. If you don't have a letter of commitment, your future promotions, wealth, and rewards will be affected. I have no other choice!"

This was a perfect excuse he had already thought of, and he was secretly proud of it in his heart. How could he let these two simple idiots know that he was now in a desperate situation with no one to rely on, so he had to push them to the forefront.

After hearing these words, Xia Jun and Song Xiang, whose nerves were tense to the extreme, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

For some reason, if they simply viewed it as a task, they felt that they could not accept it at all. It was an instinctive resistance to unknown danger.

But once it is attributed to the so-called "pledge of allegiance", it seems to become less unbearable in their misguided cognition.

The two of them looked at each other as if they knew each other. In their simple minds, they always felt that if it was just a token of allegiance, it might not be a big deal if it was not done well.

However, they completely forgot that even if it was just a token of their surrender, what they were going to do was something as earth-shattering as destroying the power plant!

If their actions fail, the consequences they face will not be alleviated in the slightest just because it is a "pledge of allegiance".

It is still a dead end leading to the dark abyss.

Liu Jun keenly noticed the relaxation in the two men's expressions and felt secretly proud in his heart, just like a cunning hunter who saw his prey gradually fall into the trap he had carefully laid.

He decided to strike while the iron was hot and continue to use his deceptive tactics.

"You don't have a choice!"

His eyes were wide and bloodshot.

"You must complete this pledge. If you fail to do so, the organization will deport you. Think carefully. If you don't do as I say, and your dealings in the black market are exposed, what consequences will you face? Jail will be the lightest punishment you can receive. Even your family members may be implicated and their lives in danger. If you successfully complete this mission, the organization will give you a generous reward, enough for you to escape to a wealthy life, far away from all these troubles."

This is a naked threat.

Xia Jun and Song Xiang looked at each other and saw deep fear and helplessness in each other's eyes.

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They knew that they had fallen into an inescapable desperate situation, like falling into a bottomless black hole, and they could only bite the bullet and accept this extremely dangerous mission.

Xia Jun gritted his teeth and said with difficulty:

"Uncle Jun, we understand, we will do our best."

Although there was still fear in his eyes, there was also a hint of determination, which was a last-ditch struggle after being forced into a desperate situation.

Song Xiang nodded silently, tears streaming down her cheeks and wetting her clothes.

She knew that this time, they had truly embarked on a road of no return, and what awaited them ahead was only endless danger and the shadow of death.

Liu Jun made sure that the two men had completely lost the courage to resist. He then slowed down his tone and said in a seemingly sincere tone:

"Think about it. Although this is risky, it's also a rare opportunity. If you succeed, your status in the organization will be completely different. There are still many good days ahead, and wealth and power will follow. Furthermore, I will provide you with a detailed plan and the necessary support. As long as you follow my instructions, the chances of success are very high."

As Liu Jun spoke, he carefully observed the expressions of the two men, trying to find loopholes from their subtle reactions that could be further broken through, so as to completely control them in his hands and make them work for his evil plan.

Xia Jun frowned, as if thinking seriously about Liu Jun's words.

After a moment, he asked hesitantly, "Uncle Jun, can you tell me specifically what kind of support you will provide us? Also, what exactly is the plan?"

Liu Jun was delighted, knowing that Xia Jun had begun to waver.

He immediately put on an air of confidence and said:

"I'll get you passes to the power plant so you can sneak in smoothly. As for the plan, we can find a secluded spot near the power plant and observe for a few days to understand the security patrol patterns and blind spots. Then, at an opportune moment, you can infiltrate key areas with explosives, plant them, and evacuate according to the predetermined route. I'll arrange everything perfectly, so don't worry."

Song Xiang listened from the side, her eyes still filled with fear, but also with a hint of hesitation:

"Uncle Liu, explosives are so dangerous, how are we going to handle them?"

Liu Jun smiled, but that smile seemed a little sinister to Song Xiang:

"I'll also take care of the explosives issue. You just need to do your own thing. Remember, this is your chance to change your destiny. Don't miss it."

Xia Jun and Song Xiang looked at each other again. They were in a fierce struggle in their hearts. On the one hand, they were afraid of danger, and on the other hand, they were tempted by the bright prospects that Liu Jun described.

They don’t know that they are standing at the crossroads of fate. If they take a wrong step, they will be doomed.

After arranging the tasks for Xia Jun and Song Xiang, Liu Jun showed a satisfied smile on his face, which was twisted and ferocious.

He began to prepare his plan.

He is well aware of the importance of Ma Pingyuan.

This person holds a crucial position in the enemy's spy organization. Hijacking him will hold the key to the future of mechanical manufacturing for the next ten or even twenty years.

If it is brought back to the island country, it will be a huge victory for the entire enemy spy organization, enough to change the entire situation of the war.