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At this moment, a soft exclamation rang out, seemingly shocked by the strange arc of the bullet fired by Qin Tai. Peng Yixing's eyes turned cold, and he quickly pulled the trigger towards the source of the sound.

However, something unexpected happened to him. The figure moved swiftly, leaving only two bullet holes in the spot. With his unerring marksmanship, he actually fired a blank shot for the first time!

"Wait a moment!"

Qin Tai stopped Peng Yixing from firing another shot because he didn't sense any malice, so he shouted, "Friend, we're not terrorists, it's a misunderstanding."

After a while, a lithe figure quickly climbed up and, in the blink of an eye, came to Qin Tai from the pipe below. He had a buzz cut, a square face, and an air of righteousness.

“My name is Li Jie, and I’m here for the same reason as this bombing case. It seems we are all like-minded people.”

Li Jie introduced himself.

Qin Tai suddenly realized and immediately recognized the man's origin. He was none other than the male protagonist of "High Risk," a former excellent bomb disposal expert. Unfortunately, he was betrayed by the villainous doctor and his wife and children were killed in an explosion. From then on, he was completely immersed in the obsession of finding the doctor to avenge his family.

Then it makes perfect sense for him to be here; he would never miss any news related to the bombing.

Even Stephen Chow could guess that St. Yu-Chiang Middle School might be the location of the crime, so how could Li Jie, the protagonist who is responsible for both intelligence and strength, not know?

No wonder he could dodge Peng Yixing's gun. With the protagonist's halo and his combat prowess, he's no joke!

Very good, I never expected that Yi Jie's strength would actually come to my door on its own initiative!

Our small goal of gathering the strength of both Kyo and Jie can finally be achieved!

Qin Tai didn't mince words and went straight to the point: "Li Jie, I'm afraid you're going to waste your time this time. None of the international terrorist organizations that planned the bombing are Asian. You're destined to return empty-handed today. Doctors aren't so easy to find!"

"You know me, Jian?"

Li Jie's previously calm and composed face instantly turned pale with shock. He stared intently at Qin Tai, his emotions running high: "Wait, you know the doctor? Where is he! Where is he?!"

Shock, astonishment, bewilderment, and disbelief—a myriad of emotions lingered on Li Jie's upright and resolute face, his previous composure completely gone, and a multitude of speculations flooded his mind.

How did the other party know my identity?

Why can you so readily reveal the goal you've been pursuing? Is there some ulterior motive behind it?

Even if there were mountains of knives and seas of fire in front of him, Li Jie would never give up, and he only wanted to know the whereabouts of that hateful doctor!

Qin Tai didn't offer much explanation, leaving it entirely to the other party's brainstorming. He shrugged and said truthfully, "I don't know where the doctor is right now, but he will definitely return to Hong Kong Island. I can guarantee that as long as he comes back, he will never escape my notice."

Upon hearing this, Li Jie's eyes lit up. He wasn't stupid; he knew there was no such thing as a free lunch. So he asked, "Why are you helping me?"

"Because you are a rare talent!" Qin Tai stated his offer directly, "Li Jie, a military captain, an outstanding expert in explosives, combat, and firearms. I hope you can serve under me, and I will do everything in my power to help you find a doctor and avenge your wife and children!"

"Don't worry, I won't force you to do anything illegal or criminal. The professionals I've hired are special consultants for a security company, and many of my colleagues are veterans who are in charge of security full-time."

Li Jie frowned in thought, then asked succinctly, "How long?"

As the original hero, Qin Tai knew that Li Jie's character wasn't talking about how long he would serve, but rather how long it would take to find a doctor.

"We can help you find someone in three years at most, or six months to a year if things go smoothly!"

Qin Tai made a confident promise.

His confidence stemmed from the fact that the parallel timeline was rapidly approaching 1984, the year the issue of Hong Kong's ownership was settled in China, causing severe turmoil in Hong Kong's stock market, economy, and property market.

In "Goldfinger," Cheng Yiyan's Jiawen Empire began its decline from its peak at this moment, falling directly from a sky-high dark horse into the mire.

Under such economic circumstances, a series of shocking and chaotic events began to occur frequently, for a simple reason: money.

It is common knowledge that the money of robbers and terrorists cannot be made in the open. Whether it is extortion or robbery, the money obtained cannot be put into a bank, so it will flow in various forms in the stock, futures and investment markets.

When the economic climate turns sour, their hard-earned money shrinks dramatically. Lacking any investment acumen, they may even become victims of capital manipulation, ending up with nothing after years of hard work.

It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality. Once you're used to a life of luxury, who would be willing to start from scratch? So it's only a matter of time before these people commit crimes again.

This is also a key reason why Qin Tai was so certain that the doctor would appear within six months to a year.

The more a terrorist, like a doctor, boasts of high intelligence and education, the more likely they are to have a mysterious self-confidence and greedily join the game of "making money from money."

Unfortunately, no matter how smart you are, you can't fight against the tide of events.

Without the foresight of a time traveler with a bug-like ability, no one can be guaranteed to win in the torrent of history.

"So confident?"

Li Jie looked at Qin Tai in surprise. The other party's confident demeanor seemed genuine. Li Jie readily agreed, "Alright, just for those words, I'll serve you for ten years! If you find the doctor and help me take revenge myself, I'll give you my life!"

Qin Tai nodded in satisfaction. He hadn't expected to gain an unexpected advantage this time, acquiring a powerful general for the second time!

"Come with me. The leader of these terrorists is hiding in the washroom. I just saw a female teacher being taken hostage. I don't know if it's He Min, the one you're looking for."

Li Jie had been keeping a close watch on this group of international bomb-making terrorists for a long time, and he was fully aware of all their plans, demonstrating the combat skills of a top talent.

Under his guidance, his superb experience and keen predictive ability made him like a top-notch guide, easily leading everyone to the summit. The underlings along the way fell one after another in pools of blood. The process was as simple as a beginner's experience pack.

Peng Yixing couldn't help but cast an admiring glance, feeling increasingly excited and enjoying the tense and thrilling atmosphere. Fighting alongside veterans like Qin Tai and Li Jie instantly gave him a sense of worthyness.

While he was still feeling the thrill and tension of killing, others had already become so skilled at it that killing was as effortless as cutting melons and vegetables. With such a cautionary tale before him, Peng Yixing's last trace of shame and restraint vanished.

This is the life I want, this is the meaning of my life!

"This is terrible! Ah Min has actually been taken hostage!" Cao Dahua looked through the gap in the ventilation duct and couldn't help but click his tongue repeatedly. "If anything happens to him, how am I supposed to explain this to Inspector Gong?"

"It seems these terrorists know everything about the people inside the school. They not only took out the police mole immediately, but also took police officer's family member, Teacher He Min, hostage as a bargaining chip!"

With only one boss remaining, Qin Tai decided to solo it. As the saying goes, "Don't pursue a defeated enemy too far," and it's best not to put too much pressure on them to avoid unnecessary stress and casualties. On the other hand, the students will call the police as soon as they escape, especially if Zhou Xingxing calls in the Flying Tigers for reinforcements. It wouldn't be easy to take away the equipment dropped by the monsters openly.