The 'Purple Fire Polar Bear Paw', which had been chopped off from a high-level demon beast and carefully processed with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for years, boasted the function of activating spiritual energy and promoting the development of brain cells, but it tasted like wax in everybody's mouth.
Holding a lunch box, Guo Chunfeng did not move his chopsticks for a long time. Staring at the ever-changing light beam with his bloodshot eyes, Guo Chunfeng issued orders nonstop.
"Vulture Li Yao has arrived in Green Plateau City, which is only two hundred and fifty kilometers away from the capital city of the Star Glory Federation. There is still enough time for him to come here on foot or in a shuttle.
"All the important roads between Green Plateau City and the capital city, whether they are on the water, the land, or the sky, are to be guarded and put on the highest alert!
"If he walks, it will take him a day or two to cover the two hundred kilometers without any techniques. Then, he will have to find a place to stay in the middle of the night. If he is not sleeping on the street, he will have to check into a hotel with his ID card. Investigate from both perspectives!
"Walking is a much riskier option. Shuttles are still the most likely option. Therefore, focus on the car rental and car theft in Green Plateau City."
All the Secret Sword Agents fell silent.
Green Plateau City was a metropolis with a population of several million. It was also a famous production base of shuttles in the Federation. Looking for a shuttle in this place?
It would be like looking for a needle in a haystack!
However, it could not be helped. Intelligence work was not as easy as the laymen imagined. It was impossible for clues to pop up out of nowhere.
A valuable clue was often filtered out from hundreds of millions of useless pieces of information.
Even if the Yuanying experts were here, they would have to investigate dutifully and not slack off.
As tremendous resources and the Secret Sword Agents from the few cities nearby flooded into Green Plateau City, the flood of information was soon transmitted to the light beam of the command center.
One of the flashing messages made everyone's heart skip a beat.
It was Li Yao's third fake identity, the middle-aged woman with heavy makeup. He had rented a car in Green Plateau City!
"We've caught his tail!"
Mosquito said excitedly.
"We can trace it, but it's not worth the effort."
Sitting cross-legged on the soft couch, Guo Chunfeng covered the bare blanket on his shoulders. He looked like an old monk who was meditating. "Li Yao can't be so stupid. Using the same ID card to buy a bus ticket and then rent a car? Are you afraid that you won't be exposed fast enough? "
"Renting a car is most likely a smokescreen. Let's focus on the stolen cars from the past two days."
Sure enough, it didn't take long for news to spread from Qingyuan City.
The 'Flying Pigeon' shuttle, which had a hidden locator, was discovered in the countryside 150 kilometers away from Green Plateau City.
However, it wasn't Li Yao who was driving the car. They were two scavengers born and raised in Green Plateau City.
They usually lived in the Artifact Graveyard and scavenged for a living. When they had the chance, they would also steal and sell stolen cars.
They had stolen this car half a day ago, and the two of them had thought that it was a windfall.
But it never occurred to him that hundreds of fully-armed Secret Sword Agents, who were prepared to face a great enemy, would descend from the sky together with the windfall.
When hundreds of flying swords surrounded the 'Flying Pigeon' shuttle, the two thieves were so scared that they almost peed their pants.
The result lowered the pressure in the command center by half again. Many people were cursing in a low voice.
Guo Chunfeng, on the other hand, was as calm as ever. He ordered his subordinates to guard every traffic route from Green Plateau City to the capital city of the Star Glory Federation. He even tried to expand the coverage to cover the entire capital circle with the capital city as the center. Everything was turned upside down!
It was a stupid solution that they had no other choice. Countless Secret Sword Agents would be exhausted, and tremendous resources would be consumed. Even so, it might not be effective.
But right now, there did not seem to be any better solutions other than defending passively and waiting for the information of the stolen car.
If I were Li Yao …
The sofa was like a swamp. Guo Chunfeng slowly sank into it and pondered in a trance.
He did not like being attacked passively. He hated the feeling of being led by the nose.
If things went on like this, even if they found the car … They would always be behind Li Yao.
He had to find a way to overtake Li Yao!
Suddenly … Guo Chunfeng shuddered violently, and his blanket fell to the ground. He mumbled to himself, "If I were Li Yao, would I only prepare three false identities for myself?"
Mosquito and his other subordinates had long known their boss's habit. They immediately asked, "Boss, what do you mean? You suspect that he has more false identities?"
"Exactly."
Guo Chunfeng stood straighter and straighter, as if he had just crawled out of the swamp of his thoughts. He said quickly, "Think about it. Li Yao's three false identities are not meticulous at all. They will certainly be discovered in a couple of days!
"Then, even if he successfully sneaks into the capital city of the Star Glory Federation, what identity will he be using?
"Right now, the capital city of the Star Glory Federation is on high alert. There are sentries everywhere. Surveillance cameras are everywhere, which will scan the faces of passersby randomly to confirm their identity.
"Without a legal identity, he will not be able to do anything! Using the false identities of three residents of North Tranquility City will be like walking right into a trap! "
Mosquito's eyes suddenly shone, but she was somewhat confused. "That's not right. We have investigated the 'missing ID' cases in North Tranquility City over the past few days.
"This time," Guo Chunfeng said casually, "he does not need an ID, and he will not pretend to be a resident of North Tranquility City.
"The defense system of the capital city is fully connected. Wouldn't it be weird if the face of a resident of North Tranquility City is scanned but there is no relevant information about him entering the capital city? It is impossible for a person to appear out of nowhere. "
"Therefore, he should be pretending to be a resident of the capital city."
Mosquito frowned. "He might not even be able to sneak into the capital city. How can he pretend to be a resident of the capital city?"
"It's very simple," Guo Chunfeng said quickly.
"When he is in North Tranquility City, as long as he waits in places such as the train stations and the ports of crystal carriers and waits for the trains or carriers from the capital city to arrive, he will be able to lock onto a few residents of the capital city and retrieve their identity information.
"As long as the residents of the capital city return to the capital city in a couple of days, it will be perfectly reasonable for them to show up in the capital city. Even if they are interrogated by the police in person, there will be no loopholes at all! "
Mosquito's eyes glowed as she nodded quickly. "Exactly. If Vulture Li Yao pretends to be a regular resident of the capital city, it will be perfectly reasonable even if he roams on the street without an ID. We can't arrest all the residents who do not have an ID, right? "
Guo Chunfeng smiled. "You know what to do now, don't you?"
Mosquito smashed her fists hard. "Got it. Find the list of all the passengers who went to North Tranquility City from the capital city recently. Pay attention to the residents who returned in a couple of days. Focus on them!"
Guo Chunfeng smiled and finally had the mood to take a bite of the bear paw.
The bear paw was already cold. His mouth was full of grease, but he enjoyed it as much as he could.
He had a hunch. If he investigated in that direction, he would certainly be able to discover Li Yao's new identity.
This time, he was finally ahead of his opponent!
…
In the train station of Willow River City, Li Yao lurked in the darkness like a black, shining scorpion.
The investigation had been upgraded. Even in the remote station of the ninth-tier city, several Cultivators who were suspected to be Secret Sword Agents had shown up.
However, the focus of their investigation was the crystal trains to the capital city or the routes between the capital city and the capital circle. As for the trains beyond the capital circle … The trains that were running in the opposite direction of the capital city were of no interest to them.
Li Yao took a deep breath and let the cold wind cool him down. It helped him think calmly for the last time.
Do I really have to do this?
Li Yao knew that his sneaking into the capital city stealthily was as difficult to explain as the yellow mud in his pants.
If there were more direct and effective approaches, he would never have done it.
Li Yao closed his eyes and reviewed the few plans that he had rejected a long time ago.
Plan A: Turn on the crystal processor right now without bothering about anything and contact Ding Ling Dong with the old number from more than ten years ago. Explain everything clearly.
"Ding Lingdang will believe me!"
Even if everybody, even if every star in the entire sea of stars, does not trust me. Ding Ling Dong will definitely trust me, too!
However …
His relationship with Ding Ling Dong was not a big secret. If Abyss was indeed lurking in the leadership of the Secret Sword Bureau, they would certainly know and make arrangements in advance to monitor Ding Ling Dong!
No. Not just Ding Ling Dong, even Professor Mo Xuan, the Cultivators from the Flying Star Sector … Everybody that Li Yao could trust was probably under their surveillance.
As long as I send a message to Ding Ling Dong, I will certainly be locked onto in half a minute. Chances are that I will be surrounded by a large batch of Secret Sword Agents before I finish the conversation!
Also, it will bring great danger to Ding Ling Dong, too!
However tough Ding Ling Dong was, she was just a young Jin Dan. Li Yao believed that the Children of the Nether World, who had been operating for decades, would definitely have ways to deal with her.
Li Yao could not allow Ding Ling Dong to take such risks. Plan A: Vetoed!
Option Two: Find a random crystal processor and post the whole story on the Nexus, making it known to the public.
In such a way, he would not be locked onto so easily.
But how should he write it?
"Hello, dear friends. Let me tell you a little secret. In fact, Li Yao, the hero of the Special Federation, is not dead. He even saved the Federation on his own again!
"Yes. In fact, I am the legendary 'Vulture Li Yao'. Now, please listen to my story …"
Li Yao sighed. Alright. His experience in the Blood Demon Sector was too bizarre. Who would believe it if he posted it on the Nexus?
Even if they did, how could they contact him? Was he supposed to leave his contact information and address at the end of the post?
Plan B: Vetoed!
Plan C: Run back to the downtown square of Green Plateau City and roar, "I am Li Yao. I am still alive! I shed blood for the Federation. I made contributions to the Heaven's Origin Sector! I want to meet the Iron Commander! I want to meet the Speaker! "
But then, the question arose. Would the reporters, the doctors in the mental hospital, or the Secret Sword Agents arrive at the scene first?
Li Yao felt that the Secret Sword Agents were the most likely candidates.
The key was that he did not know which of the Secret Sword Agents were the villains at all.
Chances were that ninety-nine out of a hundred Secret Sword Agents were the unsung heroes on the secret frontline who were loyal to the Federation. There was only one Child of the Nether World.
Then, when their flying swords and fists hit his face mercilessly, would he be able to kill them?
Not to mention that he was merely in the superlative height of the Core Formation Stage, even if he were in the superlative height of the Nascent Soul Stage, it would be difficult for him to take down hundreds of Cultivators without risking his life!
Besides, the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit was brimming with demonic energy right now. Once it was fully unleashed, it would be an out-and-out demon!
If he put on the Mystic Skeleton Battlesuit and triggered the intense demonic energy, he would not be able to explain himself if he accidentally killed a few good guys in a fierce battle against the Secret Sword Agents!
Then, when the Secret Sword Agents arrived, he would surrender and say to them solemnly, "I was wronged. There's a great scheme behind all this. Listen to my explanation …"
Would the Children of the Nether World lurking among the Secret Sword Agents give him a chance to explain?
Would Guo Chunfeng, the greatest suspect of Abyss, give him a chance to explain?
Therefore, he could not be caught by the Secret Sword Agents, at least not right now.
If he were to be caught, he would be caught in front of the Speaker, the Iron Commander, the leaders of the major sects, and the billions of people.
Only then would he not be scared of the tricks of the Children of the Nether World and Abyss lurking in the Secret Sword Bureau! Only then would the leadership of the Federation listen to his explanation!
Plan C: Vetoed!
Alright. All the impractical plans had been vetoed. There was only one way left in front of him.
Li Yao narrowed his eyes and observed the crystal train that was about to leave for East Seagull Port not far away carefully.
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