Hong Kong Film: Starting Undercover from the Five Tigers!

When I got home, the internet was already in an uproar.

Why did Liu Wenhao suddenly withdraw?

"They must have been threatened!"

"It's such a pity, it's the time when we should be achieving results."

"I think he was bribed."

Various speculations were flying around, but Liu Wenhao had no interest in reading them. He just wanted to receive that call as soon as possible and confirm Li Qiang's safety.

But the phone never came.

As evening approached, Liu Wenhao couldn't resist making the call.

“I’ve done as you said,” Liu Wenhao said. “Can you release them now?”

"Don't rush," the man said casually. "We need to make sure you're genuinely withdrawing, and not just putting on an act."

"What else do you want?"

“It’s simple. Write a formal withdrawal statement and release it publicly,” the man said. “The statement should clearly state that you will never participate in any fighting competitions again.”

Liu Wenhao clenched his fists. These people are really pushing their luck.

"I can write it, but you must guarantee Li Qiang's safety."

“Of course, we’re not demons.” The man laughed. “As long as you behave, the child will be fine.”

That evening, Liu Wenhao wrote a statement of withdrawal. With each word he wrote, his heart ached a little more.

This statement effectively ended his fighting career.

"Son, are you really going to release this?" His mother asked with heartache as she looked at the statement he had written.

“It’s worth it for Li Qiang,” Liu Wenhao said. “And this is just a temporary measure.”

"What do you mean?"

“Once Li Qiang is rescued, I will find a way to retract this statement.” A resolute glint flashed in Liu Wenhao’s eyes. “These people think they can defeat me like this. They’re too naive.”

The following day, the withdrawal statement was officially released. The entire martial arts world was shaken.

After seeing the news, Mr. Ma immediately rushed to Liu Wenhao's home.

"Xiao Hao, what are you doing?" Old Mr. Ma's face was very grim.

Liu Wenhao told his master the truth.

"Bastards!" Mr. Ma rarely swore. "These people are despicable!"

"Master, is there any way to find Li Qiang?" Liu Wenhao asked.

Mr. Ma pondered for a moment: "I have a few old friends who might be able to help."

Chapter 1278 Push it aside!

"What friend?"

“Some of my brothers who used to practice martial arts with me are now in the public security system, and some are in other departments,” Mr. Ma said. “Although we haven’t been in touch for many years, I should help them out of consideration for our old friendship.”

Hearing this, Liu Wenhao felt a glimmer of hope.

That afternoon, Mr. Ma contacted several old friends. He received a reply very quickly.

"We've found Li Qiang's approximate location," Mr. Ma said after returning. "He's in an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city."

"Then let's call the police," Mom said.

“We’ve already contacted them, but the police need solid evidence before they can take action,” Mr. Ma shook his head. “Besides, those people are very cautious and could move their location at any time.”

"What should I do?"

Mr. Ma looked at Liu Wenhao and said, "There is a way, but it's quite dangerous."

"any solution?"

“We’ll go rescue him ourselves.” A hint of murderous intent flashed in Mr. Ma’s eyes. “We’ll get Li Qiang out while they’re not paying attention.”

"Master, isn't this too risky?" Mom asked worriedly.

"How can we save people without taking risks?" Mr. Ma said. "Besides, we are not without advantages."

"What advantage?"

“They don’t know we’ve already found the location,” Mr. Ma analyzed. “And they’ll assume Liu Wenhao has given in, so their vigilance will be lowered.”

Liu Wenhao considered it for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Master, when shall we make our move?"

“Tonight,” Mr. Ma said, “when it’s late at night and everyone is quiet, their guard will be at its lowest.”

As evening approached, the two began preparations. Mr. Ma brought out some tools from his home, including ropes and a flashlight.

"Master, you've prepared quite thoroughly," Liu Wenhao said, somewhat surprised.

"It's a habit I developed when I was young," Mr. Ma said. "I always have to be prepared for all sorts of situations."

At 10 p.m., the two set off for the outskirts of the city.

The abandoned factory was located in a remote area, with few people passing by. The factory gate was locked, but a faint light could be seen coming from inside.

"This should be it." Mr. Ma surveyed the terrain. "We'll climb over the wall from the back."

The two quietly circled around to the back of the factory. Mr. Ma nimbly climbed over the wall and then pulled Liu Wenhao up as well.

The factory was quiet; only the sound of voices could be heard in the distance.

"Follow me and watch your step," Mr. Ma said softly.

The two cautiously made their way towards the direction of the sound. Soon they saw a room with lights on, where several people were playing cards.

“Li Qiang should be detained somewhere else,” Mr. Ma analyzed. “Let’s split up and search.”

Liu Wenhao nodded and walked in another direction.

In a small hut, he finally found Li Qiang.

The child was tied to a chair with a cloth gag in his mouth, but his mental state was okay.

Upon seeing Liu Wenhao appear, a look of surprise and worry flashed in Li Qiang's eyes.

"Shh." Liu Wenhao made a gesture, then carefully untied Li Qiang.

"Brother Wenhao, what brings you here?" Li Qiang asked in a low voice, "It's too dangerous!"

"Enough with the nonsense, let's get out of here." Liu Wenhao pulled him away.

But just then, the door was suddenly pushed open.

"Trying to run? Not so easy!" A burly man appeared at the door, holding a stick in his hand.

Liu Wenhao pushed Li Qiang aside and got into a fighting stance: "You scum, what kind of skill is it to bully children?"

"Kid, didn't you announce your withdrawal?" the burly man sneered. "Why are you playing the hero again?"

Chapter 1279 is online!

“Saving people and whether or not to back down are two different things!” Liu Wenhao said angrily.

"Now that you're here, you're not leaving!" The burly man charged forward, brandishing a stick.

Liu Wenhao dodged the attack and then landed a straight punch on his opponent's face.

The burly man was forced back several steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"You've got some skills, kid." The burly man wiped the blood away. "But do you think you're alone?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than several more people rushed in.

Liu Wenhao's heart sank. It seemed he would have to fight tooth and nail today.

Just then, Mr. Ma appeared.

"Xiao Hao, take Li Qiang and leave first!" Old Mr. Ma blocked the doorway. "Leave these people to me!"

"Master..."

"Hurry up!" Mr. Ma's tone left no room for argument.

Without hesitation, Liu Wenhao pulled Li Qiang and climbed out the window.

I heard the sounds of fierce fighting and screams of pain behind me.

"Brother Wenhao, will Master Ma be alright?" Li Qiang asked worriedly.

“Master is very powerful, nothing will happen,” Liu Wenhao reassured him, but he was also very worried.

The two had just run out of the factory when they heard police sirens.

"The police are here!" Li Qiang said excitedly.

Soon, several police cars surrounded the factory.

Liu Wenhao finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Mr. Ma's friend was quite helpful.

Half an hour later, Mr. Ma was escorted out by the police. Although his clothes were a little disheveled, he was not injured.

"Master, are you alright?" Liu Wenhao asked with concern.

"It's nothing, I just stretched my muscles a bit," Mr. Ma laughed. "It's been a long time since I've had such a good fight."

All the kidnappers were caught, including the man who made the phone call threatening Liu Wenhao.

"That's great!" Li Qiang said happily. "Wenhao can continue the competition now!"

But Liu Wenhao's mood did not lighten.

These people are just executors; the real mastermind has not yet shown up.

Moreover, he has publicly announced his retirement, and he will face many questions if he wants to return to the world of combat sports.

"Let's take it one step at a time," Liu Wenhao thought to himself. "At least Li Qiang is safe now."

Looking at Li Qiang's smiling face, he felt that everything he had done was worthwhile.

Three days later, Liu Wenhao sat in the courtyard of the Zhengwu Martial Arts Hall, watching Li Qiang practice his boxing. This experience had matured the little guy considerably, and he was now practicing with even greater focus.

"Brother Wenhao, are you really not going to retract that statement?" Li Qiang stopped what he was doing and asked, wiping his sweat.

"What's the rush?" Liu Wenhao handed him a towel. "Those people have been arrested, but the forces behind them are still there. Withdrawing the statement now is tantamount to telling them we know who did it."

Mr. Ma came out of the house, carrying a pot of tea. "Xiao Hao is right. It's not the right time yet."

“But Master, those people online are saying really hurtful things,” Li Qiang said, feeling aggrieved. “They all say that Brother Wenhao is a coward who backs down when faced with difficulties.”

Liu Wenhao laughed: "Let them say whatever they want. People who really know me won't believe these words."

Just then, Manager Wang rushed in, his face beaming with excitement.

"Mr. Liu, good news!" Manager Wang exclaimed breathlessly, "The police have made a new discovery!"

"What did you find?" The three of them gathered around.

“Those kidnappers have confessed.” Manager Wang took out his phone. “They said they were acting under orders and they gave us a crucial clue.”

The phone screen displayed a news article: "Transnational Fighting Group Suspected of Illegally Manipulating Matches."

Chapter 1280 Silence!

"This group is called Iron Fist International, and they specialize in acquiring promising MMA fighters around the world," Manager Wang explained. "If the acquisition fails, they will use various means to suppress them."

Mr. Ma frowned: "It seems that this incident was not accidental."

“More importantly,” Manager Wang continued, “the police discovered that this group has a branch in China, which is the entertainment company that tried to trick you into signing a contract.”

Liu Wenhao suddenly realized. No wonder those people were so professional; it turned out to be organized crime.

"So what do we do now?" Li Qiang asked.

"Wait," Mr. Ma said. "We'll decide on our next steps after the police investigation results are released."

Just then, a commotion arose outside the courtyard.