Just after Lu Yu drove away, eight hundred meters from the forest road, in a highly concealed bush, a man with a stern face slowly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, revealing a hint of relaxation in his eyes.

This man was robustly built, dressed in black, with a flash of cold light in his eyes, giving an impression of exceptional composure and restraint.

In his hand was a brand-new AWM sniper rifle, and beside him lay scattered yellow bullet casings.

Evidently, it was Bain who was shot dead by him just now!

"You were too hasty just now!"

At this moment, as he gradually relaxed, another man slowly stood up from the side and said, "With that kid's skills, you didn't actually need to shoot just now!"

His words carried a deeply sober tone as he looked towards the place where Lu Yu had been fighting earlier.

These two men— the one with a stern face was Li Ming, and the one who spoke was Song Hao—were gunmen walking the edge of darkness, taking money from others to do dirty deeds, engaged in a blood-for-money business.

A few days ago, they accepted a commission from the Jin Family for a whopping ten million; their task was to come to LA City, ensure Lu Yu's safety, and assist Lu Yu in killing Gu Yunqi!

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ming glanced slightly, speaking lightly: "Song Hao, one of the tasks Master Jin gave us two this time is to protect Lu Yu's safety well before he kills Gu Yunqi, absolutely ensuring he doesn't suffer any mishaps, did you forget?!"

Upon saying this, Li Ming's voice carried a trace of coldness: "Under such circumstances just now, I wasn't aware that Lu Yu's ability was that strong; I only acted to be cautious, otherwise, if anything happened to the kid, we would regret it terribly!"

These words were spoken with a hint of depth, showing immense steadiness without any impulsiveness.

Upon hearing Li Ming's words, Song Hao hesitated slightly, speaking: "That's because you don't understand this kid; he single-handedly took down Jin Huanzhong and forty of his disciples. Do you think a little flashbang would affect him?"

"Whether it works or not isn't within my consideration. I only know to ensure his safety and keep things simple, and that justifies our pay."

Speaking, Li Ming also slowly stood up, lighting a cigarette, taking a deep inhale, and said: "Song Hao, we collect money and do the job, absolutely should not cause trouble for our employers, did you forget?"

Amidst these words, Li Ming appeared very calm, giving a solid impression.

"But, your actions simultaneously expose our presence!"

Upon hearing Li Ming's words, Song Hao seemed a bit restless, speaking, although with some dissatisfaction but mainly with persuasion: "This would cause certain troubles for our upcoming mission."

"It doesn't matter."

Upon hearing Song Hao's words, Li Ming exhaled a puff of smoke, looking at the gradually dimming sky, said: "Gu Yunqi already arrived in LA City yesterday. Our mission won't last too long this time; whether exposed or not, doesn't significantly impact us!"

Amidst his speech, Li Ming's words revealed a touch of calmness, demonstrating substantial confidence in such matters: "This time, we only need to ensure Lu Yu's safety, and when Gu Yunqi bothers him, assist him in taking down Gu Yunqi to complete our task. The rest can be left to the Jin Family to handle."

Probably having been involved too much in blood-for-money businesses, Li Ming appeared very indifferent, as though discussing something very ordinary.

Upon hearing this, Song Hao pondered carefully in his mind, looked up at Li Ming, and said: "But now we're exposed, Lu Yu certainly will be vigilant about us. How do we track him now?"

Hehehehe!

Upon hearing Song Hao's words, Li Ming released a series of low laughter, as if amused by something funny.

"Why are you laughing?"

Upon seeing Li Ming laugh, Song Hao asked: "Did I say something wrong?"

"Song Hao, oh Song Hao, we've done so many jobs, and still, your thinking is so rigid!"

Upon hearing Song Hao's question, Li Ming spoke with amusement: "I ask you, what is the task the Jin Family gave us?"

"Protect Lu Yu and assist him in killing Gu Yunqi!"

Upon hearing this, Song Hao replied, showing a hint of impatience.

"The reason we protect Lu Yu is because Gu Yunqi wants to target Lu Yu. Although we're exposed to Lu Yu now, Gu Yunqi still doesn't know of our existence!"

Upon hearing Song Hao's words, Li Ming spoke while holding the cigarette in his mouth, with a gleam in his eyes, much like a wise old hunter discussing catching prey, showing immense experience.

"You mean..."

Upon saying this, Song Hao's body stiffened, his eyes full of suspicious uncertainty, said: "Through Gu Yunqi!?"

"Exactly!"

Upon hearing Song Hao's words, Li Ming said: "For now, Gu Yunqi is the biggest threat to Lu Yu, and since our task is to assist Lu Yu in killing Gu Yunqi, we just need to stick close to Gu Yunqi to ensure the task is smoothly completed!"

At this moment, Li Ming fully understood that Gu Yunqi's purpose for coming to Lin'an was Lu Yu, and currently, Gu Yunqi was indeed the biggest threat to Lu Yu!

Although their exposure didn't matter at all now, what mattered was staying behind Gu Yunqi, providing excellent protection for Lu Yu!

Not only this, while protecting Lu Yu, they could quickly accomplish their mission, making it a win-win situation, why not?

Upon hearing Li Ming's explanation, Song Hao gradually caught on; now he looked at Li Ming, said: "This approach is good. Once Gu Yunqi and Lu Yu meet, we can intervene to assist, very good!"

Upon hearing Song Hao's words, Li Ming nodded, then spoke: "So, exposure doesn't matter now, as long as we assist Lu Yu in killing Gu Yunqi, stirring extreme anger in the Gu Family towards Lu Yu, our mission is complete; as for the rest, it's not related to us!"

Amidst these words, Li Ming smiled subtly, his rather stern face showing a hint of cunning.