Chapter 60: Steel Rod
After storing Zou Zhengze’s corpse and the black umbrella containing Chai Cuiqiao into his inventory, Li Ang scanned the scene. He was looking for any clues that could be traced back to him. Once he confirmed none were left, he dashed out of the shantytown at a frenetic pace. He quickly stripped off his Night Clothes, revealing the white T-shirt and black shorts he wore underneath.
He put on a helmet, pulled down the visor, and shouldered his backpack. Then, he hopped on his bicycle, stuck a reflective sticker on the left handlebar, and slowly rode out from the shadows behind the shantytown.
After passing through an area with no surveillance, Li Ang rode openly on the street, appearing like an ordinary cycling enthusiast.
Quite a few vehicles were parked along the roadside. Many car owners had gotten out, holding their phones and filming in the direction of the shantytown—the dark clouds, thunder, and occasional sounds of collapsing buildings were quite attention-grabbing.
Li Ang followed suit, stopping his bicycle to look curiously towards the shantytown, though his gaze continued to sweep his surroundings.
A triangular paper airplane flew over. It was made of ordinary A4 paper, crudely folded and not at all exquisite.
No one present noticed the paper airplane. Li Ang glanced at it from the corner of his eye. He saw it flying towards the shantytown in a remarkably stable trajectory, a flight path that defied aerodynamics. Speeding at least seventy miles per hour...
Li Ang averted his gaze. Seconds later, a fleet of pitch-black police armored vehicles sped through the night. Their thick, off-road, run-flat tires crushed puddles by the roadside, splashing reflections of moonlight everywhere.
These armored vehicles stood three meters tall. They were equipped with anti-riot launchers, camera surveillance and image transmission systems, and powerful lighting systems, allowing them to effectively defend against small arms fire. They also had multiple firing ports, ensuring personnel inside could return fire.
Motorcade escorts led the way in front of and behind the armored vehicles. Even three armed helicopters, equipped with massive searchlights, flew overhead.