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"Target: Aoyama Base!"

With Zhao Changhe's order.

The entire temporary command center was instantly operational.

The phone kept ringing.

Telegrams continued to be sent.

Action forces from various regions began to assemble.

Everyone knows.

The investigation has been going on for so long.

The time to finally close the net has come.

On the other side...

Lin Jian'an stood in front of the map.

My gaze fell upon a mountainous area in the southwest.

Castle Peak Base.

The name sounds unremarkable.

However, the system's rating was shockingly high.

SS-level hazardous target.

One of the core bases of the Deep Sea Project.

Even that mysterious "professor".

They are all very likely hidden there.

Thinking about this...

Lin Jian'an calmed down instead.

The deeper the enemy hides.

The greater the value, the higher the explanation.

As long as we can get the professor.

The entire deep-sea project would collapse.

......

The next morning.

The operation officially began.

Several teams set off simultaneously.

railway.

highway.

Even some special channels were fully utilized.

To avoid alerting the enemy.

The operation was classified as top secret.

Inside the train carriage.

Gu Changfeng sat by the window, holding his backpack.

I can't help but sigh.

"Jian'an".

"I'm increasingly feeling like we're not in the industrial sector."

"They seem to be specifically tasked with catching spies."

Lin Jian'an is looking at the documents.

He smiled upon hearing this.

"Industrial safety is an integral part of overall safety."

"The technology was stolen."

"The losses may not be less than others."

Gu Changfeng nodded.

These past few years have been through it all.

He finally understood.

Technology.

Sometimes it's more valuable than gold.

Just then.

The system prompt appeared again.

[Scanning of the Qingshan base completed]

[Outer perimeter alert level: High]

[Internal staff: 137 people]

[Core members: 16 people]

[Target Discovery]

[Professor: Confirmed]

See the last line.

Lin Jian'an was startled.

It's finally confirmed.

The professor is inside.

at the same time.

The system continues to update.

[Anomaly Detected]

Data is being destroyed inside the base.

[Expected to be completed in 48 hours]

"really."

Lin Jian'an's eyes turned slightly cold.

The other side has already received word.

Fortunately, it's alright.

They acted quickly enough.

......

Two days later.

Southwest mountainous area.

It is surrounded by mountains.

The trees are lush.

A normal person would never think of that.

A large base was hidden deep in the mountains.

mountain top.

Lin Jian'an was holding binoculars.

Observe quietly.

far away.

A cluster of buildings is hidden among the trees.

There were also patrol personnel on the perimeter.

It looks like an ordinary research institution.

But the system has already provided the result.

[Target Confirmed]

【Qingshan Base】

Deep Sea Project Headquarters

We finally found it.

Gu Changfeng lay down beside him.

I was speechless with amazement.

"Goodness."

"This place is secluded enough."

Zhao Changhe put down his binoculars.

"The situation on the periphery has been ascertained."

"There are quite a few guards."

"But it's not a big problem."

Then.

He looked at Lin Jian'an.

Any suggestions?

Lin Jian'an thought for a moment.

Said:

"We can't fight head-on."

"There is a lot of information inside."

"Once pushed to the limit..."

"They will destroy them all."

Zhao Changhe nodded.

This is also what he's worried about.

The Night Owl organization has already taught everyone a lesson.

These people were in dire straits.

They're capable of anything.

Just then.

The system suddenly displayed a new route map.

[Generation of the Best Action Plan]

[It is recommended to infiltrate through the western supply route.]

Success rate: 91%

See the route.

Lin Jian'an's eyes lit up.

"I've got a solution."

Then.

He drew out the route.

Zhao Changhe finished reading it.

I couldn't help but nod.

"good."

"Let's go with this plan."

Action time.

It was scheduled for 2 a.m.

......

Night fell.

The entire mountain area fell silent.

The Qingshan base was still brightly lit.

A large number of people are moving documents.

Obviously.

They have begun preparations for evacuation.

Center of the base.

in an office.

An elderly man with gray hair was sitting by the window.

Holding a coffee in my hand.

His expression was calm.

If you only look at appearance.

No one would associate him with industrial espionage.

And he.

He is indeed a professor.

The true person in charge of the Deep Sea Project.

An assistant walked in quickly.

"professor."

"The first batch of documents has been loaded onto the truck."

The old man nodded.

"continue."

The assistant hesitated for a moment.

Or rather:

"Are we really going to abandon this place?"

The professor smiled.

"give up?"

"This is just a base."

"The plan is still in place."

"The talent is still there."

"The technology is also there."

"What is there that can't be given up?"

Speaking of it.

He looked out the window.

His eyes were deep and intense.

"What's really important."

"It was never a base."

"It's about ideas."

The assistant seemed to understand but not quite.

Just then.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside.

Another person rushed in.

"Something terrible has happened!"

"External surveillance cameras have lost contact!"

The air fell silent instantly.

The professor's coffee cup froze in mid-air.

A few seconds later.

Slowly lower it down.

"It's finally here."

The assistant's expression changed drastically.

"What?"

The professor laughed.

"We managed to track them all the way here."

"It seems I underestimated him."

"Lin Jian'an..."

He whispered the name.

Interest appeared in his eyes for the first time.

In fact.

It started with Donghai Machinery Group.

He had been keeping an eye on this young man.

I originally thought...

He's just an excellent technical talent.

However, the plan was thwarted time and time again.

now.

They actually found the Aoyama base directly.

This was indeed beyond expectations.

at the same time.

The perimeter of the base.

The operation has begun.

Zhao Changhe led the team.

Proceed quickly along the route provided by the system.

along the way.

They evaded multiple hidden sentries in succession.

Successfully entered the outer area.

Gu Changfeng lowered his voice.

"This is amazing!"

"How did you know this route?"

Lin Jian'an smiled but remained silent.

I can't just tell him.

It's the system's navigation.

A few minutes later.

The group arrived at the supplies warehouse.

Zhao Changhe made a hand gesture.

The team members quickly dispersed.

Control key locations.

The whole process was clean and efficient.

It made almost no sound.

however.

Just as they were about to enter the core area.

The alarm suddenly went off.

woo-

A piercing sound tore through the night sky.

Everyone's expression changed at the same time.

exposed!

Zhao Changhe made a decisive decision.

"action!"

next second.

All team members rushed out at the same time.

The base was in complete chaos.

On the other side...

The professor has already left his office.

Looking at the chaotic scene in the distance.

Surprisingly, there was no panic on his face.

Instead, it carried a hint of appreciation.

"good."

"It's really good."

The assistant next to him was almost frantic with worry.

"professor!"

"Let's go!"

"If we don't leave now, it'll be too late!"

The professor shook his head.

"No rush."

"I want to see him."

Done.

They headed straight for the central control building.

at the same time.

Lin Jian'an also made rapid progress under the guidance of the system.

aims.

It was the central control building.

along the way.

Guards were constantly being brought under control.

More and more data is being salvaged.

The entire Qingshan base is spiraling out of control.

The system notifications are becoming more and more frequent.

[Database Discovery]

[Core Server Discovery]

[Deep-Sea Program Archives Discovered]

[Professor's position locked]

at last.

When Lin Jian'an rushed to the top floor of the control building.

My steps stopped.

At the end of the corridor.

An old man was standing there quietly.

It felt like we had been waiting for a long time.

A system notification sounded simultaneously.

[Target Confirmed]

【professor】

Head of the Deep Sea Project

[Hazard Level: SS]

The two looked at each other across the long corridor.

The air seemed to quiet down.

The old man suddenly smiled.

"Lin Jian'an".

"We've finally met."

Lin Jian'an moved forward slowly.

His gaze was calm.

"You're the professor?"

"right."

The old man nodded.

"To be precise."

"I am the founder of the Deep Sea Project."

Done.

He looked at Lin Jian'an.

His eyes held admiration.

"I have to admit it."

"These years."

"You're the only one who surprised me."

Upon hearing this...

Lin Jianan did not relax.

Because the system alarms are flashing wildly.

【warning】

[Hidden program detected]

[Countdown to the self-destruction of the Aoyama base]

[29 minutes 58 seconds]

Seeing this scene.

Lin Jian'an's heart sank.

really.

The real crisis.

just began.