I'm Really Going to Become an Immortal
Chapter 454 - 289: Lifesaving Straw_2

Chapter 454: Chapter 289: Lifesaving Straw_2

They chose a relatively remote location for their mission and made thorough preparations beforehand to minimize the risk of exposure.

Now, their main objective was to leave this troublesome place as quickly as possible to avoid getting involved in bigger troubles.

Bai Shi looked down and continued working, silently calculating the next steps in his mind.

He understood that although they had eliminated a drug lord, it didn’t mean everything was over. On the contrary, this could trigger a series of chain reactions, making the situation even more complicated.

He knew that the actions following tonight must be extremely cautious, as the task they had just completed could attract the attention not only of the drug lord’s forces but also of many surrounding powers.

Therefore, they had to remain highly vigilant, always ready to deal with any situation that might arise.

In the quiet of the late night, Bai Shi completed all his preparations.

Accompanied by the stillness of the deep night.

After finishing his work, Bai Shi couldn’t help but look at the object next to him.

An unknown object beside him was covered with a layer of canvas, making it unclear what was underneath.

However, looking at the bottom, which wasn’t entirely covered, it seemed to be some sort of purple sandalwood sculpture.

It was something he had taken great pains to bring along.

The faint light of an oil lamp flickered, casting long shadows of Bai Shi and the sculpture onto the wall.

And Bai Shi’s thoughts couldn’t help but drift back to a few days ago...

It was May 4th, in Cuiyun Valley.

Sunlight pierced through the dense forest, speckling the path with patches of light, with the air filled with a faint fragrance of flowers.

That day, Bai Shi and Chen Yun bade each other a reluctant farewell and embarked on a new journey.

He was heading to Gallia to meet with an old friend, Nick Horton, to deal with a broker known as Black Crow, thereby uncovering information related to the Golden Triangle drug trafficker they were at odds with.

Before he left.

He roughly understood Chen Yun’s hint.

So after parting from Cuiyun Valley on May 4th, Bai Shi first sent the two women back and then immediately took the purple sandalwood Gundam abroad that very night.

Transporting a purple sandalwood Gundam nearly the size of a person was naturally extremely troublesome.

So when Nick Horton met with him in Gallia and saw the purple sandalwood Gundam, he couldn’t help but be utterly puzzled.

And while resolving the issue with the broker Black Crow and preparing to go to the Golden Triangle, Bai Shi still insisted on bringing the purple sandalwood Gundam with him, which made Nick Horton express some doubts.

But Bai Shi stopped all such questions.

Though inconvenient to explain.

Bai Shi was deeply aware that the purple sandalwood Gundam might be his greatest trump card.

After all.

This was something carved by Chen Yun!

The last thing Chen Yun carved was a jade Flying Sword, which effortlessly saved him from the hands of Shadow Blade Organization assassins.

The impressively powerful ability it had to take a person’s head from thousands of miles away was still deeply etched in his mind.

Bai Shi didn’t know what kind of effect the purple sandalwood Gundam, hinted by Chen Yun to bring with him, would have.

But he was certain.

This thing must be badass.

In a critical moment, it would be his lifesaving straw.

Otherwise.

Why would he go through the significant trouble of bringing the purple sandalwood Gundam wherever he went?

To quietly take the purple sandalwood Gundam with them, they faced many more difficulties and complexities in their travels.

But in Bai Shi’s view, it was all worth it.

If Chen Yun could kill an enemy from a thousand miles away with a jade Flying Sword.

Then he certainly could pull off some even more impressive stunts with this purple sandalwood Gundam. His intuition told him that it would certainly shock him for a lifetime.

And this lifesaving straw, of course, had to be held onto tightly.

Just as Bai Shi was absorbed in thought, a slight sound of footsteps interrupted his reverie.

He instinctively tightened his grip on the pistol beside him.

However, when he noticed through the surveillance monitor that it was Nick Horton, he exhaled in relief and loosened his grip on the pistol.

The door opened gently.

Nick Horton appeared in the doorway.

His expression was grave, as tense as Bai Shi had been just moments before.

Nick stepped inside, his movements cautious and practiced, seemingly intentionally avoiding certain objects.

In fact, the room was rigged with several concealed traps, set up in case someone broke in.

These traps were intricately designed by Bai Shi and Nick, simplistic yet effective, meant to warn them immediately of any uninvited guests.

Nick first walked around one side, avoiding an almost invisible thin wire on the floor, which was connected to an alarm-triggering device.

Then he carefully stepped over a small indentation near the door, which housed a device capable of releasing smoke.

Finally, as he approached Bai Shi, he took a deliberately winding route to circumvent a seemingly ordinary picture frame on the wall; hiding behind it was a pressure sensor.

With each careful step, as Nick arrived safely at Bai Shi’s side, his face relaxed somewhat, and the tension seemed to ease.

He whispered, "I just went out to scout the surroundings, and something’s not right."

Nick paused,

looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping, and then continued, "I noticed several different armed groups operating in this area. They seem to be searching for someone or something. Moreover, I’ve seen more soldiers than usual checking vehicles and pedestrians passing by. Clearly, the situation here is becoming much more complex than we had anticipated."

Bai Shi’s brow furrowed, and he asked, "Has our poisoning been discovered? In theory, that drug lord leader should not die from the poison until tomorrow, right? Currently, he should only appear to be sick."

"Maybe there was a problem with your drug-making ability, or is it possible that someone is taking advantage of the drug lord’s illness to play the game of power-grabbing?"

"I’m not sure. All I know now is that whatever the reason, there’s an undercurrent of unrest starting to stir around us. We really need to get out of here right now, or it might be too late."

Nick Horton replied so.

During the time he had gone out to scout, he found that the entire Golden Triangle region seemed to have turned into an immense, disturbed hornet’s nest.

Although it hadn’t fully erupted yet,

he had already learned through certain channels some signs of an impending outbreak.

They had thought that they could complete the mission and evacuate without making a sound, but now the plan was subject to numerous changes.

The local warlords and some nominal government organizations were all beginning to act erratically.

Nick Horton did not know if it was because their delayed poison plan had been exposed,

or if it was due to something else?

But now the entire region was on high alert, and many of the originally planned escape routes had become unsafe.

"This has been a stable neutral zone for many years, a place of buffering among various warlord forces. It’s full of sin and filth, but there shouldn’t be any massive overt conflict breaking out here, should there?"

Bai Shi hesitated.

The escape plan was definitely safer if they followed the original one, as it was more thorough and detailed. Any last-minute changes were certainly risky.

And as a neutral area, this place might not be affected by the tumultuous situation.

Nick shook his head, "I still think we need to change our plan."

"We can’t use the original escape routes anymore. Those regular routes might be under strict surveillance, and it’s highly likely there will be ambushes."

"At the very least, we need to find a new hiding place right away, somewhere more hidden, so we can avoid being hunted down for the time being."

Upon hearing this, Bai Shi pondered for a long time.

Then, Nick and Bai Shi quickly exchanged opinions and ultimately agreed to change the plan.

The two of them sat down to carefully study the map in their hands, analyze the current situation, and discuss viable strategies.

Despite the unknown and challenges lying ahead, they knew that only by staying calm and wise could they find a way to survive in this perilous land.

These two extraordinary thieves were well aware of this truth.

Until the night deepened,

they had tentatively settled on a course of action.

After exchanging a glance, the two began to pack up, preparing to leave the place at once.

After Bai Shi packed up quickly,

he picked up the purple sandalwood gundam, causing Nick Horton to fall silent once again.

However, after arguing many times, Nick Horton did not stop Bai Shi, who insisted on taking the object along, and simply walked on without saying a word.

Bai Shi followed quietly behind, his gaze once again falling upon the purple sandalwood sculpture covered by canvas, secretly praying that it would serve its intended purpose.

Of course,

if possible,

he still hoped that their subsequent actions would go smoothly, without the need to resort to the purple sandalwood gundam that Chen Yun had advised him to take.

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