So, many people chose to fall into a deep slumber.
It wasn't until they were nearing Jiangnan City that law enforcement officers stationed along the road stopped the vehicle.
"Routine check."
Fearing panic among the passengers, the driver quickly offered an explanation. Then, he opened the door, and several officers hurried aboard.
Routine checks typically involved examining identification cards and requiring anyone with large packages to open them.
At this moment, Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes and clearly saw the two men's hands reaching towards their waists.
A cold smile tugged at the corners of his lips. Just as he had suspected, these two were involved in illicit activities and were now afraid of being discovered by the law enforcement.
"Gentlemen, please present your identification and open the bags you are carrying."
An officer soon approached them, addressing the two men.
The man seated by the window smiled slightly and replied, "The contents of our bags are agricultural products, nothing worth seeing. Moreover, they have a strong odor. If we open them, I'm afraid the other passengers in this vehicle won't be able to bear it."
Such an absurd excuse naturally failed to deceive the officer, who frowned slightly, his expression turning serious.
"Please cooperate with our work, or I will have to take you down for questioning."
As he spoke, he made a gesture as if to draw his weapon.
But the moment he made his move, the two men simultaneously drew their handguns and pressed them against the officer's head.
"If you don't want to die, stay put, or don't blame us for being rude."
With that, they reached out and disarmed the officer.
This sudden turn of events caused the surrounding passengers to scream in shock.
Clearly, no one had expected to encounter such a situation while simply taking a ride.
Only Ye Fan remained calm, his expression undisturbed.
Everything was as he had anticipated. Besides, these two were merely operating in the shadows and had no intention of robbing anyone. Therefore, as long as they didn't act rashly, they were safe.
The officer also hadn't expected that a routine check would lead him to encounter two formidable individuals.
"Publicly hijacking a law enforcement officer, do you know what a crime that is? If you know what's good for you, surrender immediately, or none of you will escape today."
The officer remained quite resolute, his words respectful and unyielding even with a gun to his head.
This display of courage earned Ye Fan a measure of admiration.
This was how law enforcement officers should be: composed in the face of danger, never backing down even when threatened.
Otherwise, if they succumbed to fear at the first sign of trouble, how could they enforce the law?
"Shut your damn mouth and keep quiet if you don't want to die."
At this point, several other officers had already trained their firearms on them. If they dared to make any move, these officers would open fire immediately.
The officers on the ground were also on high alert, completely surrounding the bus.
"All law enforcement officers, get lost, or I'll kill him right now."
The two men rose from their seats. One carried a bag, constantly scanning their surroundings, while the other held the officer captive, his gun aimed at his head.
With a hostage in hand, they had a chance to escape.
"You are surrounded. I advise you to immediately lay down your weapons and release the hostage. You may still be granted leniency. Otherwise, your only path is death."
The officer in front shouted sternly.
However, it was clear that the situation had escalated to this point, and the two men would not surrender willingly.
"Bang."
The man in front raised his hand and fired a shot at the roof of the bus, causing all the passengers to scream in terror.
"Get lost, or I'll start killing people."
The two men were desperate. The longer the delay, the more unfavorable the situation became for them.
Seeing that they had actually fired, the law enforcement officers dared not act rashly and reluctantly chose to retreat for the moment.
"Drive."
The other man quickly moved to the driver's side, pressing his gun against him and shouting loudly.
The driver was no stranger to such situations. Despite his fear, he maintained his composure.
He turned the key, pressed the accelerator, and started the bus.
The vehicle sped away, moving forward rapidly.
However, law enforcement vehicles were already tailing them, giving them no chance to escape.
Seeing this, the man beside the driver cursed, "Damn these law enforcement officers! I'll deal with them sooner or later."
He then forced the driver to accelerate further.
About ten minutes later, on a winding mountain road, the bus finally managed to shake off the pursuing law enforcement vehicles.
At this sight, the two men ordered the driver to stop immediately. Then, they swiftly jumped out and disappeared into the nearby woods.
The passengers on the bus were still shaken and had no intention of noticing which way the two men had fled.
Only the kidnapped officer quickly disembarked and also plunged into the woods, intending to follow.
Unfortunately, the two men were too fast, and they had already vanished without a trace.
A few minutes later, the law enforcement vehicles finally caught up. They cautiously boarded the bus, checked the situation, and upon finding their colleague and the two men absent, they inquired further before also heading into the woods.
The bus remained parked by the roadside, and everyone began to speculate.
But Ye Fan's gaze was fixed on the woods. It seemed that it would be difficult for the law enforcement officers to capture those two men.
Judging by the skills of the two men, they must have possessed martial arts. They were agile and moved with great speed. Once allowed to escape, they would be like wild horses freed from their reins, unstoppable.
Although the law enforcement officers had undergone professional training, their skills were far inferior to those of the two men. Therefore, it was impossible for them to catch up.
"Who exactly are they? Why did they react so strongly upon seeing the law enforcement officers?"
Having witnessed the entire incident, Liu Piaoxu was completely shocked and became even more impressed by Ye Fan's ability to observe and deduce.
At this moment, she couldn't help but ask.
Ye Fan glanced at Liu Piaoxu. Seeing that the woman was finally convinced, he smiled and said, "They are likely operating underground."
"How do you know?"
Liu Piaoxu frowned and asked in astonishment.
This time, Ye Fan did not answer her but smiled and said, "It's a secret."
Looking at the smile on Ye Fan's face, Liu Piaoxu's teeth itched with frustration, but she was powerless to do anything.
She knew Ye Fan well. If he wanted to say something, he would explain it clearly even if she didn't ask.
But if Ye Fan didn't want to speak, he wouldn't utter another word even if she held a gun to his head.
Suppressed anger finally stopped her from asking further questions.
Soon, the law enforcement officers returned. Although they looked disappointed, they remained determined.
After returning to the bus and re-registering the identification information of everyone inside, they finally allowed the driver to proceed.
The bus sped along. Having already entered the Jiangnan City territory, they soon reached the final stop.