Villain? No, I'll catch up with the protagonist after passing the civil service exam.

The Ghost Squad is one of the most notorious mercenary groups in the world.

They belong to no country; they only work for money. Kidnapping, assassination, creating chaos—they'll do anything for a high enough price.

Their leader, codenamed "Ghost Hand," is a ruthless character who crawled out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

At this moment, Ghost Hand was sitting on the top floor of a dilapidated warehouse in the suburbs of Jinghai City, holding a high-powered military binoculars, observing with great interest the brightly lit police station building in the distance.

"Boss, the target has been identified."

A team member responsible for keeping watch nearby reported in a low voice.

Ghost Hand adjusted the focus, and in the lens, Lu Jingyan's low-key black Audi was slowly driving out of the police station gate.

"Tsk tsk, what a gem."

Ghost Hand licked his chapped lips, his eyes gleaming with hunter-like excitement. "That physique, that aura, no wonder that female CEO was willing to spend fifty million to buy him for one night... no, for a lifetime."

"The client said he wants it alive, and that pretty face can't be harmed. Have the brothers all been given orders?" he asked without turning his head.

"Don't worry, boss, everything's been explained. We've got tranquilizer guns and restraints ready. We'll make sure he's tied up securely and delivered to the dock unharmed."

"very good."

Ghost Hand lowered his binoculars, a cruel smile spreading across his face. "This job is like a vacation. How much skill can a pampered rich kid cop really have? Pass the order down, proceed as planned. Tonight, we'll let this Officer Lu experience what 'the power of capital' truly means."

Three black minivans, like ghosts in the night, started silently and approached the black Audi from different directions.

……

Inside the car, Lu Jingyan held the steering wheel with one hand, while rubbing his throbbing temples with the other.

Today's meeting, while boosting morale, also drained him of a lot of energy. Now all he wants is to go home and get a good night's sleep, temporarily putting all those messy, trivial matters behind him.

However, just as the car left the main road and entered a relatively quiet side road...

【Ding! 】

In his mind, the "crime radar," which had been dormant all day, suddenly sounded an urgent red alert!

[WARNING! Three highly aggressive malicious forces have been detected rapidly approaching from behind and both sides!]

[Target Analysis: Professionally armed personnel, possessing controlled weapons; objective: kidnapping the host!]

Lu Jingyan's sleepiness vanished instantly.

He glanced at the rearview mirror.

Three unassuming black minivans were following him in a highly professional tactical formation, slowly blocking all his lane-changing space.

"You arrived pretty quickly."

Instead of panicking, Lu Jingyan's lips curled into a cold smile.

He had long anticipated that Leng Qingqiu, that kind of fanatic, wouldn't let it go, but he didn't expect that the other party would actually dare to use armed force to kidnap an on-duty police officer on Jinghai City's territory.

How foolish and arrogant this is!

"Since you guys are so eager to play, then I'll play with you properly."

Lu Jingyan picked up the Bluetooth headset, put it on, and dialed Zhao Tiezhu's number. His voice was extremely low, filled with an unquestionable commanding tone.

"Tiezhu, wake up and get to work. A bunch of scoundrels have arrived and specifically asked to kidnap me."

Zhao Tiezhu on the other end of the phone instantly snapped to attention, and in the background came the sound of frantic dressing: "What?! Captain Lu, where are you? I'll bring men over right away!"

"No need to come over."

Lu Jingyan glanced at the navigation map and drew a route on it leading to an abandoned industrial park in the suburbs.

"Take all your best buddies and wait for me here. Remember, bring all your gear, especially our new 'big guys.' Tonight, I'll treat you to a real 'trap' show."

After hanging up the phone, Lu Jingyan took a deep breath, his eyes becoming incredibly focused.

[God-level driving skills] Activated instantly.

He suddenly turned the steering wheel, and the Audi A6, which had been driving smoothly, seemed to be injected with the soul of a race car. The tires made a piercing scream on the ground, and it squeezed out of the gap between the two minivans at an almost impossible angle!

"Holy crap! He found out!"

Inside the van behind, Ghost Hand's expression changed upon witnessing this scene. "Chase him! Don't let him get away!"

The three vans accelerated instantly, their engines roaring like wild beasts, as they embarked on a frantic chase through the streets late at night.

However, they soon discovered in despair.

The seemingly ordinary Audi A6 in front was now like a slippery eel. No matter how they tried to flank or cut them off, the other car always anticipated their moves from an unbelievable angle and easily shook them off.

That driving skill is beyond what a human could do!

"Boss! Something's wrong with this guy! He seems... he seems to be deliberately leading us to the suburbs!"

"lead?"

Ghost Hand looked at the increasingly remote route on the navigation, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, which was then replaced by immense confidence.

"So what if he tries to pull me in? Before absolute power, any schemes and tricks are futile! Can he really turn the world upside down by himself?"

He picked up the walkie-talkie and gave the final instructions:

"That's an abandoned industrial area ahead, a dead end! Everyone, listen up! Once he goes in, immediately seal off the exit! Today, I'm going to show this Officer Lu what it means to have nowhere to escape!"

Ten minutes later.

The black Audi A6 plunged into the dark dead end and finally came to a stop in front of a huge, long-abandoned steel mill.

The car lights went out, and the surroundings fell into a deathly silence.

"squeak--"

Three minivans followed closely behind, forming a triangular formation that completely blocked the alley entrance, cutting off all escape routes.

The car door opened, and a dozen burly men armed with tranquilizer guns and stun batons jumped out, their faces bearing a sinister grin like cats catching mice.

"Officer Lu, stop hiding."

Ghost Hand toyed with a butterfly knife in his hand, slowly walking towards the stalled Audi. His voice was filled with smug satisfaction. "The game's over. Are you going to come with us willingly, or do you want to try this 'Ghost-made' electric shock combo?"

There was no response from inside the Audi.

Ghost Hand frowned and gave his subordinate a wink.

Two mercenaries cautiously approached and suddenly pulled open the car door.

The car was empty.

What about people? !

Ghost Hand's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition instantly surged into his mind.

He suddenly looked up at the abandoned factory that stood like a steel behemoth in the darkness.

The rusty iron gate of the factory was now ajar, with a crack in it.

"Oh no! We've fallen for their trap!"

Ghost Hand's expression changed drastically, and he was about to order a retreat.

However, it was too late.

Welcome!

A cold voice seemed to come from all directions, echoing through the empty alley.

"Dear friends who have come from afar."