Published at 8th of March 2026 8:03 am

Chapter 3459: Playing with Open Cards

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Booting up the computer, he found the military map for Death Hill.

The military-grade map is far more precise than civilian ones.

Even the nearby trails and streets are shown with remarkable clarity.

Lin Yi continuously fiddled with the mouse, adjusting positions and distances.

Simultaneously, he communicated with the Central Guards Brigade to determine the locations of Qiu Yuluo, Ning Che, Mammon, and GP4.

The distance between Qiu Yuluo and Mammon isn’t far, roughly one kilometer in a straight line.

Similarly, Ning Che and GP4 are about a kilometer apart, and they maintain a close range with Qiu Yuluo as well.

If any conflict arises on either side, they can support quickly.

What they need to guard against now is Mammon’s backup and the impending ticking bomb CP4.

There might be more personnel awaiting further actions.

If they could spot them, Mammon could do the same.

Perhaps Mammon refrains from immediate action, fearing GP4’s people might stir trouble behind.

But such stability is bound to be short-lived.

If one side strikes first, significant casualties are inevitable, and Ning Che and Qiu Yuluo would suffer too.

Leaning back in his chair, Lin Yi stared at the map, unblinking.

This time, Mammon is highly likely to send the man in black.

Among the four teams, aside from himself, no one can hold him off.

Holding the mouse, Lin Yi draws a path on it.

This path leads to GP4’s camp.

Leaning back, Lin Yi closed his eyes for a rest.

He imagined himself in Mammon’s shoes.

Once Mammon decides to move, they’ll likely target the second and fourth teams first, with little difficulty.

At this moment, GP4’s people would inevitably act.

If they join in, it would surely impact the battle.

If the man in black brings people, they should solve GP4 and Ning Che first.

Lin Yi furrowed his brows deeply, sensing this battle feels like showing one’s hand openly.

Once new clues emerge on Death Hill, war will be triggered imminently.

"You’ve been sitting here for an hour, anything I can help with?" Mo Hongshan asked.

"No worries, just planning routes."

"It’s just a route, is it that complicated?"

"This matter is tough to handle; any mishap, our people could die here, the cost is too great."

Lin Yi’s words made everyone in the room shiver.

Though familiar with the word ’death,’ it’s not common occurrence.

Yet the man casually spoke of it.

This sensory impact made them instinctively feel that Lin Yi is not simple.

Stretching a bit, Lin Yi got up and stretched.

He walked out with Mo Hongshan.

"Actually, I’ve always been quite curious about you," Mo Hongshan said.

"I know a bit about you; apart from going to Jing City for tasks, you spend the rest of your time with your wife and kids, barely see you train; how did you reach such a high level?"

"I practice, too," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"Just not as frequently as you all."

"Does that mean mechanical training isn’t that useful, sharpening one’s skills to be efficient?"

"Can’t be compared; we have no rule restrictions, ignoring processes, focusing on results, not bound by international conventions, can act freely, but you aren’t."

"I’ve come across your team members, each versatile, fit for any position."

"Haha, indeed, since I selected them, they are bound to be good."

"Boy, just brag."

After chatting for a while, Mo Hongshan sent Lin Yi to his car, watching him leave.

Back in the car, Lin Yi called Liu Hong.

"I’m taking my team over there, anything else at home?"

"Not for now. If you want to go, go have a look."

On the other end, the sound of a lighter flicked.

"I also feel it’s a bit too peaceful there."

"Just like I thought."

"When are you planning to depart?"

"Gather today, leave tomorrow," Lin Yi said.

"Don’t tell anyone about it, just between us."

"Alright, handle the details, stay in touch as needed."

"Sure."

After ending the call with Liu Hong, Lin Yi sent a gathering order in the group’s chat.

Meeting at Jiuzhou Pavilion tonight.

After arranging everything, Lin Yi drove to the kindergarten.

At that moment, Ji Qingyan stood inside, while Little Nuonuo played with other kids, with a certain distance, deliberately avoiding Nuonuo’s gaze, yet she wasn’t crying.

Given this state, another three or five days, and she’ll fully adapt to kindergarten life.

At this moment, Ji Qingyan, hidden away, spotted Lin Yi outside the fence, quickly walked over.

"Finished handling things?"

"Nothing major, just visiting Mr. Yang, haven’t been in a long time."

"Leaving again?"

"You’ve got me all figured out."

"Need me to help you pack?"

"No hurry, let’s stay here with the child first."

Outside and inside, the two watched Nuonuo, Lin Yi’s gaze, particularly gentle.

At six o’clock that evening, the whole team gathered at Jiuzhou Pavilion’s Villa Number Two.

"I presume you’ve guessed the task; the second, third, and fourth groups have been quiet, it’s not a good sign. We’re going over to support, but must do it secretly."

"Anyone dares to show off, we’ll hit them hard," Zhao Yunhu said.

"That’s the idea." Lin Yi checked the time, "We set off at dawn, prepare now."

"Understood."

The team set off to prepare needed equipment; Lin Yi and Xiao Bing gathered.

She holds the latest movements of the three groups, needing precise deployment based on actual situations.

Soon, at dawn, the team boarded a plane to Ba Tie.

Due to time difference, it was local time, around two o’clock in the afternoon when they landed.

Upon landing, many eyes cast their way.

To ensure absolute stealth, Lin Yi did not contact local embassy people, proceeding to a nearby rental car agency.

"You from Yan Country?" The owner asked upon seeing Lin Yi.

"Yes."

"Then I cannot accept your money; we are good friends, can’t charge."

The owner returned Lin Yi’s money, simultaneously handed over car keys.

"This is too kind of you."

"Don’t worry, we are friends."

"Alright."

Lin Yi weighed the car keys, "Let’s go, take us to the car."

"Follow me."

The owner honestly offered Lin Yi two of the best cars, everyone got in.

But before leaving, Lin Yi tossed the money out through the car window.

"Old friend, take it, we’re off."

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