Chapter 56: Rose?
Lin Feng frowned slightly. The meaning behind this rose pattern was self-evident.
The Rose Mercenary Corps was a unique international organization, not subordinate to any particular power or group.
Yet they possessed absolutely formidable strength, and could even be said to be in a league of their own.
The Rose Mercenary Corps' primary duty was to carry out special missions. All of its members were orphans who had received rigorous, specialized training from a young age. The codename 'Rose' was ingrained in their minds.
The symbolic rose totem represented their ideals. Perhaps this emblem had already become an eternal faith in their hearts.
They existed to protect the rose. The rose was their god!
"Since you know about the Rose Mercenary Corps, surrender quietly to avoid unnecessary pain."
The man's cold words reached Lin Feng's ears through his helmet.
"Surrender? You think you can make me?"
Lin Feng chuckled and shook his head. 'While this mercenary corps is certainly skilled, with my current power, only their top-tier assassins could possibly pose a threat. The rest are hardly worth my notice.'
"If you're going to do this the hard way, don't blame me for what comes next."
The leader sneered, then raised his submachine gun and mercilessly pulled the trigger.
RAT-A-TAT-TAT!
The submachine gun let out a deafening roar as its muzzle flashed and a spray of bullets shot out wildly.
Lin Feng's expression was calm, showing no signs of panic. His body moved like a phantom as he perfectly anticipated the bullets' trajectories and dodged them all.
TING! TING!
The sharp sounds of impact were incessant as bullets struck the ground, sending up blinding sparks. An entire magazine was emptied, yet not a single shot so much as grazed his clothing.
'He can already dodge bullets?'
The man didn't panic at the sight. In fact, he seemed to have anticipated this result. A cold smile on his lips, he began to reload.
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
White smoke billowed from the barrel of the submachine gun as bullets rained down on Lin Feng.
Yet Lin Feng still moved with ease, his figure a blur as he weaved through the courtyard, narrowly avoiding every single bullet.
SWOOSH!
After dodging another volley, Lin Feng finally saw his chance. In a flash, he appeared before the man, his right hand shooting out to grab his neck and hoist him into the air.
'He's fast,' the man thought, 'but it seems he wasn't going all out.'
Despite being caught, the man didn't panic. With a flick of his wrist, a military spike appeared in his hand, and he stabbed at the pressure point on Lin Feng's wrist!
The entire movement was clean and decisive, without a hint of hesitation, as if he had rehearsed it thousands of times in his mind.
Lin Feng's brow twitched. 'This guy is no ordinary foe. Even with a hand around his throat, he's still so composed.'
With a flick of his finger, he sent the spike flying.
CRACK!
The next moment, Lin Feng twisted the man's arm with a surge of strength. The man cried out in pain but brought his other elbow down hard on Lin Feng's shoulder.
BOOM!
Their limbs collided with a startlingly loud noise. The man could no longer take the pressure and was forced to take a step back.
SWISH!
Lin Feng pressed his advantage, sweeping his leg out and striking the man squarely in the side. The kick sent him flying backward, and he crashed heavily to the ground.
The entire series of moves was fluid and concise. It seemed to take a long time, but it was all over in the blink of an eye.
HISS!
The man on the ground drew a sharp breath. He scrambled to his feet, his expression now grave.
'I thought he was just an ordinary Innate Martial Artist,' the man thought. 'I never expected him to be this terrifyingly strong.'
'I used eighty percent of my strength in that exchange, yet I still lost so miserably. It's unbelievable.'
'This guy is a master!'
The man watched Lin Feng with a cold, calculating gaze, his internal guard raised.
Still, he was confident he could win.
"But I won't be holding back this time."
His gaze turned frigid. He clenched his fists, and a surging power roiled within him.
WHOOSH!
His figure shot forward like a pouncing cheetah. In an instant, he closed the distance to Lin Feng, his fist whistling through the air like a thunderclap!
BOOM!
The punch carried the force of a speeding truck, screaming through the air as it smashed down toward Lin Feng's face!
Lin Feng's gaze hardened as he sensed the imminent danger. He leaned slightly to the left, narrowly dodging the fatal blow.
THWACK!
Nevertheless, the punch grazed his shoulder, drawing blood. A sharp pain made him frown. 'His speed... it's unnaturally fast.'
"Hm?"
Seeing his punch had failed to connect squarely, the man raised an eyebrow. He was surprised, but more than that, he remained calm.
"Die!"
The single, cold word escaped his lips as he once again became a blur, lunging forward with lightning speed. At the same time, a revolver appeared in his hand.
BANG!
A storm of bullets exploded around Lin Feng, each one aimed at a vital point, making it nearly impossible for him to defend against them all.
A murderous glint appeared in Lin Feng's eyes. He stomped his foot violently, pouring his immense Inner Strength into the soles of his feet.
BOOM!
As his foot hit the ground, the surrounding gravel was blasted into the air. Lin Feng used the reactive force to instantly leap out of the combat zone, putting distance between them.
"Heh. You think you can escape?"
Seeing Lin Feng fall back, the man's lips twisted into a mocking sneer.
He reloaded the revolver with incredible speed, locked his sights on Lin Feng, and fired without hesitation.
WHIZ!
The bullet tore through the air, embedding itself in the wall in an instant and leaving a dark hole.
A wicked smile touched the man's lips. "Heh..."
WHIZ! WHIZ! WHIZ!
He didn't stop there. He fired three more shots in quick succession, the bullets streaking toward Lin Feng's throat, chest, and other vital areas!
Simultaneously, he pulled out a small, exquisite grenade with his other hand and tossed it at Lin Feng.
At this sight, Lin Feng's pupils contracted and his expression turned grave.
'I can dodge this,' he thought, 'but the manor will be destroyed.' He didn't lack for places to live. If he wanted, he could have an even larger estate in front of him in less than five days.
'But this manor holds precious memories of him and Su Yanxue. How could he just abandon it?'