CHAPTER 497: CHAPTER 497: A BRUSH WITH LIFE AND DEATH

Ye Fan learned from the files that after the international drug lord Qi Qinhu was captured, he would immediately be sentenced to death upon trial in Huaxia. Qi Qinhu’s daughter Qi Kexin and key associates couldn’t sit still and spared no effort to initiate a rescue mission for Qi Qinhu.

Among them, Qi Kexin, Hong Mei, and Han Ya were significant leaders. The other personnel were not as crucial but still extremely dangerous because they carried the V-type plague virus, intending to launch attacks on ordinary people. This was a hidden threat that couldn’t be ignored. If not eliminated quickly, the repercussions would be endless.

Ye Fan naturally realized the severity of the situation and was determined not to let such circumstances unfold.

"What? Did you find something? Or do you feel something’s off? You only looked at a few people’s profiles, why the sudden change?" Zhang Lu impatiently asked Ye Fan, "Do you know one of them personally?"

It must be said her sixth sense was remarkably precise, immediately identifying something unusual.

Given her limited understanding of Ye Fan, she quickly formed her own speculation and understanding.

"This woman named Qi Kexin, I met her not long ago. After dealing with the threat brought by Lv Xinxin, I thought this woman also came at me with hostility. But unexpectedly, she ridiculously tried to recruit me into her organization," Ye Fan briefly explained, "She’s staying in the hotel, right across from my room."

"What?" Zhang Lu’s expression was momentarily stunned, then surprised, urgently turned the car around and sped towards the hotel at lightning speed.

At this moment, any hunger and fatigue disappeared, replaced with sheer excitement. Zhang Lu disregarded everything else, focusing solely on capturing the culprits, as it was of utmost importance.

She had painstakingly cast a net for three days and nights, conducting a tight search but had not identified the target. Unexpectedly, the dangerous elements emerged from right under her nose. Though surprised, she was determined to bring them to justice.

Xu Qianqian, sitting in the back seat, remained obediently silent, aware that Ye Fan and Zhang Lu had critical matters to attend to and didn’t interrupt.

With such a reaction from Zhang Lu, Ye Fan wasn’t surprised at all. Watching the anxious Zhang Lu, he playfully said, "No need to hurry. If Qi Kexin hasn’t fled, they can’t escape. Someone is with Qi Kexin."

He understood that the commotion caused by Lv Xinxin had alerted Qi Kexin. This showed how vigilant Qi Kexin was; it was impossible for her to remain hidden without making a move. If she realized something was amiss, she would have already formulated an escape plan.

If he were Qi Kexin, he would’ve noticed Zhang Lu’s visit long ago. Knowing Zhang Lu’s identity, she would definitely make a swift escape.

If unaware, there was still a chance she’d remain hidden in the hotel room.

The most dangerous place is the safest place, depending on circumstances. For Qi Kexin, danger was indeed danger, and it couldn’t become a safe place.

Now it all depended on luck; whether Qi Kexin had realized Zhang Lu’s identity.

"The person with Qi Kexin must be Hong Mei, one of Qi Qinhu’s strong subordinates. Han Ya is outside, carrying out Qi Kexin’s orders. If we eliminate Qi Kexin and Hong Mei, Han Ya will be much easier to handle." Zhang Lu said while driving, "I really hope Qi Kexin remains there; then we can capture these two dangerous criminals."

Ye Fan didn’t dampen her spirits by expressing his concerns to Zhang Lu.

In fact, Zhang Lu understood Ye Fan’s worry; it was exactly what she feared.

However, now they could only gamble on luck. To capture them would be great, and if not, they would have to find another way.

"Officer, stumbling upon the hiding place of these dangerous criminals is quite thanks to me, isn’t it?" Xu Qianqian tentatively said, "If I hadn’t caused trouble, brother-in-law wouldn’t have come to find me, wouldn’t have booked a room, and wouldn’t have asked you for help, thereby discovering the criminals’ trail."

"Alright, all the credit is yours, okay," Zhang Lu chuckled wryly, "Who would have thought that your antics indirectly did me a favor."

"Of course, this shows I’m a lucky star." Xu Qianqian said smugly.

Zhang Lu replied sulkily, "If I knew you’d encounter Qi Kexin, I would’ve asked for your help earlier, solving two major threats."

"Who could’ve expected that, though?" Ye Fan said lightly.

Ten minutes later, Ye Fan and the others reached the room door, broke in directly.

Inside, not a soul was present; Qi Kexin and Hong Mei were long gone.

"Alas, Qi Kexin got away, right from under our noses," Zhang Lu lamented unwillingly.

She and Qi Kexin seemed to have narrowly missed each other. Unexpectedly, the dangerous individuals she sought so diligently slipped by her side.

In fact, when Zhang Lu brought the two to Ye Fan’s room, Qi Kexin and Hong Mei also discovered them.

Especially after spotting Zhang Lu’s figure, the two women were taken aback.

They had thought Zhang Lu came specifically for them.

They even suspected that Lv Xinxin’s death at Ye Fan’s hand was staged to set them up, allowing someone to infiltrate close and understand their actions accurately.

Thus, filled with unease and apprehension, Qi Kexin and Hong Mei didn’t make any rash moves, opting to wait for the right opportunity.

Only when Zhang Lu’s companions took away the corpse and Zhang Lu left the room with Ye Fan and Xu Qianqian, did Qi Kexin finally feel relieved.

Qi Kexin thought it was a close call. She had noticed Ye Fan’s extraordinary skills earlier and deemed him unlikely to be from any special or secretive Huaxia force, hence wanting to recruit him. Little did she know, Ye Fan knew Zhang Lu.

Qi Kexin naturally knew about Zhang Lu, and following this line of thought, she broke into a cold sweat.

Luckily, Ye Fan didn’t recognize her, otherwise, things could be much worse.

But, just in case, as soon as Ye Fan and the others left the hotel, Qi Kexin and Hong Mei quickly fled.

Simultaneously, Qi Kexin also instructed Han Ya to launch a warning strike.

No matter how bitter Zhang Lu felt, it wouldn’t change the situation.

Narrowly missing the dangerous criminals was truly frustrating, but since it happened, all they could do was pursue them with all their might.

Zhang Lu’s investigation of the hotel and Qi Kexin’s room yielded little valuable information.

Having no choice, Zhang Lu accompanied by Ye Fan, with Xu Qianqian leading the way, finally filled their stomachs.