The Rise of a Special Forces Soldier Abandoned by a Wealthy Family

Within a radius of several hundred meters centered on Shangyi Residence.

More "shadows" lurk silently.

Ten elite knights of the "Cosmos" organization, like poisonous spiders scattered in the darkness, were dispersed at various key points and blind spots.

Some of them disguised themselves as sanitation workers working late at night, leaning against garbage trucks or green belts.

Some lurk in the narrow alleys or corners of fire escape staircases in adjacent buildings.

Some even use the exits of underground pipe networks, only exposing half of their heads and the eyes to observe.

They carried a variety of weapons, including compact submachine guns, high-precision rifles, pistols, and some even carried time bomb devices.

Their eyes, like those of hungry wolves in the desert, were cold, empty, and filled only with the absolute will to execute orders.

They didn't communicate, didn't make any unnecessary movements, and even tried their best to suppress their breathing and heartbeats.

They silently monitored each other using the simplest hand signals and specific frequencies of individual radios.

Their mission was singular: to ensure the target's death, regardless of the cost.

Even if it means being exposed, even if it means mutual destruction.

A meticulously woven, three-dimensional, and all-encompassing net of deadly intent has quietly been unflinching, covering the entire area in front of Shangyi Residence without Zeng Linglong's knowledge.

However, beyond this deadly web, in a deeper layer of darkness, three other pairs of eyes, like the most astute hunters, have already sensed something unusual.

Danny, Lawrence, and Nader.

The second stealth echelon of Squad Zero.

Under Xiaoya's orders, they had already been following Zeng Linglong closely, lurking around him to conduct the highest level of counter-surveillance and counter-reconnaissance.

The three of them, like ghosts blending into the night, spread out in the shadows further out of Shangyi Residence, each in their most proficient fighting style.

At this moment, a near-instinctive sense of danger, honed through long periods of walking on the edge of life and death, simultaneously sounded the highest level of alarm in the hearts of the three!

That wasn't a specific sound or figure.

Rather, it is an invisible "aura" and "killing intent" that is gathered by too many professionally trained killers, which they try to conceal but still cannot completely hide. This aura is formed by the condensation and interweaving of a specific area.

Something is wrong!

Something's very wrong!

Like a raccoon in the dark, Nader used the green belt, landscape stones, and building corners to the left of Shangyi Residence's main entrance to quietly probe the areas he sensed as unusual through a series of swift, silent, and unpredictable tactical movements. His ears caught the faintest sounds, and his nose sniffed out the faint scents of metal, gunpowder, or camouflage paint that might be present in the air.

Lawrence, on the right, also used the terrain, moving like an intangible shadow, weaving through the shadows of walls, gaps between vehicles, and blind spots of streetlights. His gaze was like a scanner, filtering through every detail, normal and abnormal.

Danny's choice was bolder and more direct. He went to the entrance of a narrow, dark, cluttered, and almost deserted old alleyway across the street from the main gate.

As he approached the alley entrance, his brows suddenly furrowed!

Deep inside the alley, there was an impenetrable darkness.

But in that darkness, he felt a tangible sense of danger, like needles pricking his skin! It was as if a venomous snake lurked within, poised to strike!

Danny's eyes instantly turned as cold and sharp as the Siberian wind.

Without any hesitation, he swiftly and silently drew his pistol from the holster under his arm.

With a barely audible click, he instantly tightened the prepared long-barreled silencer onto the muzzle of the gun.

Pressing his body against the cold brick wall, he listened intently, his muscles tensing slightly, ready to erupt into battle at any moment.

He raised his left hand and tapped the miniature bone conduction headset he was wearing a few times with a specific rhythm and force.

This is an emergency shortcode communication system used within Team Zero for extremely silent environments and when the situation is unclear. It means:

"An anomaly has been detected, the situation is unclear, and we are inquiring about your current status."

Soon, two barely perceptible slight vibrations came through the headset (Nader), followed by another vibration of a different rhythm (Laurence).

The feedback was concise yet weighty:

"There's an issue; we're investigating."

"I feel the same way, there's danger nearby."

Danny's eyes grew even colder.

Even Nader and Lawrence sensed it... This is a big problem!

Without further hesitation, he decided to take the initiative and test the waters!

He suddenly darted out half a body from the corner, pointed his gun at the darkest, most dangerous area deep in the alley, and pulled the trigger without hesitation!

"Pfft! Pfft!"

Two muffled gunshots, muffled by silencers and sounding like the forceful slapping of a wet towel, suddenly rang out in the quiet alley!

The muzzle flash was effectively suppressed by the silencer, leaving only a very faint flicker.

The bullet tore through the air and shot into the darkness.

Almost at the same instant Danny fired his gun!

From the thick darkness deep in the alley, a sudden burst of even more frequent and equally muffled "puffing" sounds erupted!

Several bullets, like deadly counterattacks from lurking vipers, whistled from different angles toward the spot where Danny had just peeked out! They sent brick fragments flying from the corner where he was hiding, raising a small cloud of dust in the dim light!

The other party was prepared!

And there are multiple firing points!

The reaction speed is astonishing!

After firing the shot, Danny instinctively and through training instantly pulled back, executing a swift tactical roll to hide behind a thicker cover on the other side of the wall.

The bullets followed his trajectory, hitting the wall and the ground behind him with a sickening "thud".

"Nader! Lawrence!"

Danny lowered his voice and spoke rapidly into the headset, his words fast and clear, carrying a chilling murderous intent.

"Something's not right!"

"There are ambushes all around! And not just one!"

"The opponent... is a master!"

"Beware of danger!"

He changed positions and fired several more shots blindly into the alley to suppress and disrupt the enemy's fire.

"Quickly... notify the boss! Hurry!"

After a brief and intense exchange of fire, the alleyway fell into a more deadly, calm before the storm.

Only the smell of gunpowder slowly permeated the air.

And this moment.

Inside the main gate of Shangyi Residence.

Zeng Linglong, along with Teng Ao, Yan Ruge, and other core members, chatted and laughed as they stepped out of the magnificent gate.

Outside the door, the night sky and streets appear calm, illuminated by streetlights and neon lights.

It was a parking area that had just been evacuated and was somewhat empty.

It was the shadow of trees swaying gently in the night breeze.

Zeng Linglong, with a relaxed smile on his face from being slightly tipsy, was turning to say something to Yan Ruge beside him.

Teng Ao was talking quietly to Li Lunjie from the side and behind.

Yan Hai was excitedly gesturing to Yang Li about what he had seen and heard that evening.

Zeng Lingyu and Su Manqi, along with several other girls, walked together, laughing softly.

A peaceful and relaxed atmosphere prevailed.

They were completely unaware.

They approached step by step the death zone, which was locked in place by two top-tier sniper rifles, surrounded by ten cold-blooded assassins, and brimming with killing intent like a fully drawn bowstring.

The brief exchange of fire in the alley hundreds of meters away was silenced by the silencers, blocked by the buildings, and diluted by the night wind, so it did not reach here.

Nader and Lawrence received Danny's alert and were shocked. They disregarded their own safety and rushed towards the entrance of Shangyi Residence as fast as they could, their fingers already pressed the emergency communication button.

But time...

It seems that it's getting too late.

Zeng Linglong and Yan Ruge had already stepped onto the first step in front of the door.

On the distant rooftop, the Mad God's index finger gently pressed against the cold, first-stage trigger.

Inside the car, in King Kong's scope, Zeng Linglong's figure was about to enter the preset optimal firing window.

Night fell as dark as ink, and the danger was imminent.