The country entrusted me to buy an aircraft carrier, Hou Liangping, do you dare to investigate?

This wasn't the first time Huang Feipeng had fallen into Shadow Snake's trap. Shadow Snake was not only exceptionally skilled in combat but also adept at psychological warfare, manipulating people's minds to lure their prey into a maze before disappearing without a trace. This time, Huang Feipeng was well-prepared for the pursuit, but he underestimated Shadow Snake's keen perception. Just as he cautiously retreated from the alley, the shadow behind him suddenly closed in. Shadow Snake's figure moved like a cold wind, carrying a blade-like killing intent as he approached Huang Feipeng. Huang Feipeng reacted swiftly, dodging to the side and striking with his elbow towards Shadow Snake's chin, but Shadow Snake dodged with precision. The two clashed in close combat, neither giving an inch, engaging in a life-or-death struggle in the silent alley.

Although their fight was brief, every move was fraught with danger. Shadow Snake was agile and slippery like a snake, his attacks swift and vicious, but Huang Feipeng's reactions were equally rapid. They battled in the dim light, the sounds of fists and feet clashing, daggers clashing, echoing through the alley. Finally, Huang Feipeng found an opening, delivering a powerful kick to Shadow Snake's abdomen, sending him crashing against the wall, temporarily gaining the upper hand.

Shadow Snake took a few steps back, a cold smile appearing in his eyes, as if he had been prepared. He quickly pulled out a small remote control and gently pressed a button. Instantly, the surrounding neon lights flickered, and the surveillance cameras in the streets and alleys briefly malfunctioned. Huang Feipeng's heart tightened, realizing that there might be others lurking around. Sure enough, he immediately sensed several dark figures approaching them from not far away. Shadow Snake had clearly set up an ambush here, in case someone came to his rescue if he failed.

Huang Feipeng quickly assessed the situation, knowing that a direct confrontation would be disadvantageous, so he seized the opportunity to retreat. He nimbly slipped through a narrow passage beside him, using the darkness as cover to quickly leave the alley and hide inside an abandoned building. Shadow Snake and his accomplices did not pursue him, seemingly deliberately leaving Huang Feipeng a "way out," which made him suspicious and even more wary.

After leaving the alley, Huang Feipeng quickly changed his route and entered another concealed area. He mentally pieced together the Shadow Serpent's movements and the layout of this place, gradually forming a vague outline. The Shadow Serpent's intention seemed to be more than just shaking off his pursuers; it was deliberately letting him discover part of the secrets of its operation. Huang Feipeng pondered, keenly sensing that all of this might be part of a larger conspiracy.

As expected, he received a message from his superiors confirming a much larger plan. Everything Shadow Snake had arranged was actually to lure him into a certain area where a more complex network of forces was hidden. Although the information provided by his superiors was limited, it hinted that the plan involved some huge transaction in the underground black market, and Shadow Snake was undoubtedly the key figure. Huang Feipeng was assigned as the main executor, but this time his target was not only Shadow Snake, but also to uncover the whole story of this transaction.

Over the next few days, Huang Feipeng remained hidden in every corner of the city, tracking every clue. Disguised as an ordinary citizen, he frequented crowded places and made contact with informants in the black market at night, slowly piecing together the organizational network behind Shadow Snake. Shadow Snake acted with extreme caution, always concealed under various disguises, but Huang Feipeng, with superhuman patience and keen insight, gradually approached them.

One midnight, he spotted Shadow Snake again. The man was sitting in a dimly lit underground bar, exchanging documents with someone, his expression cold and serious. Huang Feipeng observed cautiously, trying not to alert those around him. Shadow Snake's conversation with the other person lasted a long time, culminating in Shadow Snake handing over a small chip. Huang Feipeng vaguely guessed that this was the key to the deal, but now wasn't the best time to act. He decided to record Shadow Snake's movements first, so he could act when the opportunity arose.

A few days later, Huang Feipeng finally located the location where Shadow Snake would conduct its next transaction. That night, he lay in the shadows of a tall building, observing every detail of the transaction. Shadow Snake arrived as promised, carrying the chip, and met with a mysterious middle-aged man. After exchanging a few pleasantries, the middle-aged man took out a bag of cash and handed it to Shadow Snake, who in turn took out the chip from his pocket and handed it to him.

At this critical moment, Huang Feipeng decisively leaped down from the height, swooping down like an eagle to the trading center with swift and silent movements. Shadow Snake and the middle-aged man were completely caught off guard by his appearance, momentarily stunned. But Shadow Snake reacted with lightning speed, instantly drawing his knife to confront Huang Feipeng, his eyes filled with vigilance and hostility. The atmosphere in the trading room instantly became extremely tense. Shadow Snake sneered and muttered, "Looks like you won't get anything this time either." Then, he swiftly pressed a button on his body, and a piercing alarm immediately sounded.

After chasing Huang Feipeng out of the underground bar, he disappeared into the cold night air. He wandered alone through the streets, the streetlights dim, only the roadside stalls in the distance still emitting steaming smoke, the air filled with the rich aroma of meat. After several intense chases, his stomach was empty; the long period of pressure and waiting had made him feel hungry. He stopped in front of a stall, ordered a grilled sausage, leaned casually against the wall, relaxed for a moment, but secretly planned his next move.

A steaming hot sausage was handed to him. He took a bite, the salty and savory flavor instantly melting in his mouth. This simple street food usually held almost no appeal for him, but tonight, he felt a strange sense of calm, even a relaxation after a period of alertness. Shadow Snake's face kept replaying in his mind, that cold and wary gaze. Every time they met, Shadow Snake's expression seemed unchanged, as if he were just carrying out an insignificant task. But Huang Feipeng knew that this was far more than just outward calm.

Shadow Snake's every move was precise and decisive, as if rehearsed countless times, leaving no flaws. He often conveyed a signal through his actions, as if taunting Huang Feipeng, as if saying, "You can't catch me." He sensed that Shadow Snake was deliberately leading him into a pre-set scenario, but this time was different. He keenly perceived that Shadow Snake seemed to be intentionally revealing weaknesses as well. Against such an opponent, psychological warfare was undoubtedly a crucial part of their confrontation.

"You really want to catch me that badly?" A light, airy voice rang out from nearby, instantly pulling Huang Feipeng back to reality. He didn't turn around immediately, but continued eating his sausage, pretending not to hear. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of a dark figure slowly approaching, its steps steady and silent. This calm gait sent a chill down Huang Feipeng's spine. Shadow Serpent, daring to show itself!