Los Angeles is the largest city in the Western Alliance of North America and the economic and cultural center of the entire West.
Among them, a wealthy district where a large number of celebrities gather is known as the world's top wealthy district.
The Western Wharf is Los Angeles's main cargo terminal.
Jiang Wuming arrived at the Los Angeles wharf in just one hour.
However—
He tried to call the mysterious number back, but it was unreachable.
Jiang Wuming wasn't in a hurry about this.
Since the other party's target was him, and he had made a request, Li Lianyi's safety was guaranteed until he was completely hooked.
Jiang Wuming believed that the reason he couldn't contact them at the moment was that they were verifying if he had come alone.
"Buzz… Buzz…"
Suddenly, Jiang Wuming's satellite phone vibrated. He took it out and saw that it wasn't the mysterious phone number, but a call from Longguo.
"Hello."
After a moment's hesitation, Jiang Wuming answered the call.
Soon, a anxious voice came from the earpiece: "Wuming, this is Li Guyi."
"Hello, Grandpa Li," Jiang Wuming quickly responded.
"Wuming, you must know about the accident with Lianyi's private jet, right? Is... is she alright?"
Li Guyi asked worriedly, his heart in his throat as he finished speaking.
"Grandpa Li, I know about it. Lianyi is fine right now."
Jiang Wuming could feel Li Guyi's worry and understood what Li Lianyi meant to Li Guyi and the entire Li family.
"She... she's fine? Really?!"
Upon hearing Jiang Wuming's words, Li Guyi, who was known as a living medical saint, appeared extremely excited.
"Yes, Grandpa Li."
Jiang Wuming confirmed this, while also contemplating how to tell Li Guyi about Li Lianyi's current situation.
"Then why can't I reach her? Her phone is not connecting. Is she by your side?" Li Guyi asked again.
"Grandpa Li, she's not by my side. I'm on my way to find her."
Jiang Wuming thought for a moment and said, "She's been kidnapped…"
"Kidnapped?!"
Li Guyi's voice suddenly rose, and he felt as if he had been on a roller coaster, falling from heaven to hell in an instant.
"Someone wants to deal with me, so they kidnapped Lianyi to force me to show up. I'm on my way to rescue Lianyi now. They won't do anything to Lianyi until they see me," Jiang Wuming explained in detail.
"Wu... Wuming, do you have confidence in rescuing Lianyi?"
Upon learning the truth, Li Guyi did not blame or reproach Jiang Wuming, but was filled with worry.
"Grandpa Li, I promise you, I will find a way to rescue Lianyi!"
Jiang Wuming's reply was swift and resolute.
"Good."
This time, Li Guyi didn't say anything more, just uttered a single "Good."
Because he knew the feelings between the young man and the girl, and he knew the meaning of the girl to the young man.
He firmly believed that the young man would go to any lengths to rescue his granddaughter.
Just as he had done at the War God Drug Research Institute!
…
After Jiang Wuming ended the call with Li Guyi, he soon received another call, but it was still not that mysterious phone number. It was also from Longguo, and it was an internal number.
With just one glance, Jiang Wuming recognized that the number was from the headquarters of the Longguo Military Department!
After recognizing the origin of the number, Jiang Wuming answered the call again.
"Wuming, this is Li Rui," Li Rui announced his name after the call was connected.
"Hello, Grandpa Li."
Jiang Wuming responded, no longer addressing Li Rui by his title as he had before.
This detail made Li Rui's heart skip a beat, and he realized something, but he was more concerned about another matter at the moment. He didn't pay attention and quickly asked:
"What exactly happened with Lianyi's matter?"
"Grandpa Li, it's like this…"
Jiang Wuming did not conceal anything and briefly informed Li Rui of the situation.
"These bastards who have lost all conscience!"
Li Rui was uncharacteristically furious after hearing Jiang Wuming's words. Then, he took a few seconds to calm his anger and asked, "Are you on your way to rescue Lianyi now?"
"Yes, Grandpa Li," Jiang Wuming replied.
"Do you need me or the Military Department to do anything for you?"
Li Rui asked directly.
Personally, he wished he could do something for Jiang Wuming and Li Lianyi.
From a larger perspective, although Jiang Wuming had left the Military Department, Li Lianyi was a citizen of Longguo and had led a team of experts to develop Gene No. 1. The Military Department and Longguo should do their utmost to protect Li Lianyi's safety!
"Grandpa Li, no need."
Jiang Wuming first refused Li Rui's kind offer and then explained the reason:
"You should know very well that under the current circumstances, anything the Military Department does will harm Lianyi."
"Sigh…"
Li Rui couldn't help but sigh, his expression a mixture of anger and frustration.
Because he knew that Jiang Wuming was telling the truth!
According to the information publicly released by the Western Alliance Military, Li Lianyi's private jet crashed in international waters, the aircraft disintegrated in the air, and the passengers were missing.
In this case, if the Longguo Military Department intervened, the kidnappers would definitely choose to silence them and attribute Li Lianyi's death to the plane crash.
As for the information and photos received by Jiang Wuming…
They were meaningless.
The person manipulating this assassination plot could deny that the photos and information were fake.
It was like the lyrics of a song: "What's said to be, is so; what's not said, is not."
History is written by the victors, and facts are determined by those in power.
Moreover, even if Jiang Wuming joined forces with the Military Department and tore off the pretense, proving that the photos and information were real, at most, someone would come out to take the blame and die.
This was contrary to Jiang Wuming's fundamental goal of rescuing Li Lianyi!
"Grandpa Li, if there's nothing else, I'll hang up now. I'm waiting for them to contact me."
Seeing Li Rui's silence, Jiang Wuming spoke first.
"Wuming, there's a piece of information I think I need to tell you."
Li Rui's tone suddenly became extremely grave.
"What?"
"According to intelligence obtained by the Military Department, Saint Lun @ Roman has left Europa. Although the Military Department doesn't know Saint Lun @ Roman's whereabouts, Lianyi has had an accident. Based on my speculation, Saint Lun @ Roman is most likely in the Western Alliance and is involved in this operation to hunt you," Li Rui said in a deep voice.
"Understood, Grandpa Li."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wuming's brows furrowed.
Although he had judged before departing that the mastermind behind this incident was most likely Anthony @ Roman, and he had also considered that Saint Lun @ Roman might be involved, when he truly learned of all this, he still felt unprecedented pressure.
After all, Saint Lun @ Roman was at the Half-step Heavenly God realm, an existence he couldn't defeat! Da Feng Novel Network.
"Wuming, can you stall for time? I'll go find Long Qisheng and have him rush to the Western Alliance…"
Seeing Jiang Wuming's silence, Li Rui could imagine the pressure Jiang Wuming was facing and made a suggestion.
"Grandpa Li, putting aside whether Long Qisheng is willing to intervene, the risk of doing so is too great. I cannot gamble with Lianyi's life."
Jiang Wuming interrupted Li Rui. They had only given him two hours, or they would kill her.
"However, rescuing Lianyi alone also carries risks!" Li Rui reminded him.
"I understand, but I have to go, and I have to get there in the shortest possible time—I can't let Lianyi endure fear and pain alone!"
Jiang Wuming's face was resolute, and his tone was decisive.
Li Rui fell silent, not knowing what else to say.
…
At the same time.
On a road not far from Jiang Wuming.
Dawson, known as the third strongest fighter in the world, carried a treasure sword on his back and moved along the road like lightning.
However—
Soon, his steps stopped.
Because a figure stood in his way.
Saint Lun @ Roman!
"Dawson, why are you here?"
Saint Lun @ Roman looked at Dawson with a smile, asking a question he already knew the answer to.
"The dignified leader of the War God Hall resorts to such despicable means to deal with the most outstanding genius in the history of the global martial arts world, a globally recognized hero—you are truly shameless!" Dawson said with sarcasm.
"No, no, no, Dawson, you've misunderstood. I'm just here to wait for you. We haven't seen each other in a long time, so it's a good opportunity to have a good chat."
Saint Lun @ Roman's smile didn't diminish, as if he had met an old friend.
"Saint Lun @ Roman, are you sure you won't personally make a move on Wuming?" Dawson looked at Saint Lun @ Roman.
"What is his status, and what is mine? How could I possibly make a move on an insect?!"
Saint Lun @ Roman said proudly. He believed that the nine five-star generals on the deserted island working together would be enough to ensure Jiang Wuming had nowhere to be buried!
"Indeed."
Dawson nodded thoughtfully, but his gaze towards Saint Lun @ Roman held a hint of playfulness.
Because.
The true hunter often appears in the form of prey!
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