Zhou Xuan made up a random excuse, but Fu Ying and A Chang could tell that Zhou Xuan really had something to say, but didn't want Jin Xiumei and Aunt Liu to know. If that was the case, then it was definitely not an ordinary matter. There was no need to hide it from them if it was just a normal thing.
Jin Xiumei naturally didn't think much of it. It was normal for her son, daughter-in-law, and driver to talk about the car; she wouldn't understand anyway.
Fu Ying and A Chang followed Zhou Xuan upstairs. After sitting down in the living room on the second floor, Zhou Xuan drew all the curtains and secretly used his superpower to modify all the windows of the villa. This way, even if the assassins had high-precision detectors and superpowered aiming instruments, they wouldn't be able to see through them.
After Zhou Xuan used his special ability to complete these preparations, he told Fu Ying and Achang about his feud with Tu Shou. Of course, he didn't mention his special ability. Fu Ying knew about it, but Achang didn't.
Upon hearing Zhou Xuan's explanation, Fu Ying and A Chang were both taken aback. The group immediately began to analyze the situation. However, Zhou Xuan added, "The police have already determined that three assassins have rented a house in Hongcheng Garden, but they are unarmed. Furthermore, without facing these assassins directly, we cannot be certain of their skill levels. Since we don't know how many assassins are here in total, we cannot alert them yet. We must take them all down at once before making a move; otherwise, even if we do, the consequences will be dire."
Achang was a true expert at the level of a special agent. Upon hearing Zhou Xuan's words, he immediately thought of several ways to deal with the situation. Of course, he did not know that Zhou Xuan had already used his superpower to block the windows, making it impossible for the assassins to see through them. However, he had suggested earlier that all the doors and windows be covered with curtains so that the assassins would not be able to see what was happening inside the house.
Ah Chang was unaware that those assassins possessed high-precision weapons capable of monitoring and sniping from thousands of meters away, which was beyond his imagination. However, in terms of experience and ability alone, he was already extremely strong.
Fu Ying understood a lot; at least she knew Zhou Xuan's abilities. Now, hearing Zhou Xuan say this, she naturally understood that the people in the Butcher's Organization were not simple. However, she couldn't think of any good way to deal with such people, as it was extremely dangerous.
Fu Ying is very skilled, arguably no less so than A-Chang, but she is definitely less experienced than A-Chang, a professional bodyguard for a high-ranking official. So A-Chang is calm and making preparations, while Fu Ying is a little anxious. Those notorious international assassin organizations are not people that ordinary people can deal with.
Fortunately, this is in China. For any organization, surviving in such an environment is not easy, especially for organized crime or underground assassin groups.
Zhou Xuan gave another instruction, telling his family not to find out, as it would frighten his mother and the others even more. He was still heartbroken by what happened last time, and how could he bear to let his mother suffer the same pain again?
Besides, this isn't abroad. Even though the Butchers possess incredible abilities, they can't easily act freely due to the constraints of the environment, unless they themselves are desperate to survive and choose to fight head-on. But such a strategy doesn't fit their style.
Furthermore, Zhou Xuan had previously reminded Wei Haihong that Prince Tuluk had come to the country seeking refuge, but after so much time, there hadn't been any bad news from Tuluk. He seemed to be living a comfortable life in Wei Haihong's private villa, so they probably hadn't attracted the attention of the Butcher yet.
Because plainclothes police officers were lying in ambush and monitoring the area, including the entire Hongcheng Garden area, Zhou Xuan felt somewhat at ease. Although the police officers could not possibly have his level of ability, they had the advantage of numbers, while the opponents were weak in that they could not act freely and their whereabouts would be discovered if they revealed themselves even slightly.
However, the opponent's advantage lies in the fact that the most terrifying leaders are in the shadows, making it difficult for Zhou Xuan to detect them. In the end, they are in the shadows while he is in the open. What he is most worried about is whether Tu Shou is here to take revenge on him or to threaten his family and relatives.
Because they lacked the necessary tools and weapons, Zhou Xuan and his two companions couldn't make any further preparations. Zhou Xuan simply let Fu Ying and A Chang know the basics so they wouldn't be caught off guard.
After the initial discussion, Achang took binoculars to the rooftop to scout the situation from all sides. Zhou Xuan and Fu Ying returned to the living room to chat with Jin Xiumei. In terms of reconnaissance, neither Zhou Xuan nor Fu Ying could be of much help. This was something that required experience. Zhou Xuan, needless to say, had no experience whatsoever, and Fu Ying was not much better than him.
In fact, the three suspected assassins had already been locked down and monitored by Fu Yuanshan's men and the National Security Bureau. Because the three were not in contact with each other and were in houses in different directions, and under the surveillance of the National Security Bureau, the three had not yet had a chance to obtain the guns. According to their estimation, the weapons must have been purchased through underground channels in China. It would be impossible to bring them in from abroad through customs. They could buy them on the black market, but it would be more difficult to get high-precision ones. However, with the National Security Bureau and the police monitoring them from all angles, it would be extremely difficult to obtain the weapons.
Two hours later, while chatting and watching TV with Jin Xiumei in the living room, Achang came downstairs. While Jin Xiumei was helping Liu Sao set the table, he secretly told Zhou Xuan about the situation. Through two hours of secret reconnaissance using binoculars, he discovered that within a kilometer radius of the surrounding area, among the other buildings in the Hongcheng Garden community, a total of seven people had looked at their villa. However, only three people had been secretly observing the house for a long time, all of whom were foreigners. However, the distance between these three people was several hundred meters to over a kilometer.
Achang wasn't surprised. To ensure a foolproof assassination, there would usually be around two assassins. This would provide security; if one failed, there would be another. Moreover, in a critical moment, the one who exposed the target could also distract the opponent.
Achang also observed that none of the three men had any weapons, which was good news.
Zhou Xuan nodded and invited Achang to the restaurant for a meal. It seemed that it wouldn't be easy for these three assassins to get the weapon. Zhou Xuan himself didn't have a better way. His superpower lost its effectiveness beyond 200 meters, and the closest of these assassins was more than 800 meters away, while the furthest was 1,500 meters away. How could he detect them?
The meal was like chewing wax; Zhou Xuan didn't taste anything at all. After finishing the meal, he received a call from Fu Yuanshan.
Zhou Xuan answered the call after returning to his room upstairs. Fu Yuanshan confirmed that the three assassins' underground contact who was about to receive the guns had been secretly intercepted. As long as they didn't have the guns, the current situation wasn't too dangerous, and no other dangerous individuals had been found in the monitored area.
Zhou Xuan then inquired about the situation in Tuluk. Fu Yuanshan had been informed by Wei Haihong that the police had sent plainclothes officers to monitor the area, but so far, nothing unusual had been found.
Nothing happened that day; there was no progress from either the national security or the police.
Zhou Xuan didn't have high hopes for them, because he had fought against the two burly men with superpowers, Tu Shou. With their abilities, unless the National Security Bureau and the police had someone like him, it would be impossible for them to find out. Fortunately, he had instructed Fu Yuanshan that these people all had one major characteristic: they were all foreigners. Especially the burly man with superpowers who escaped, because of his size and attributes, he was probably a large beast-like creature, which would be relatively easy to identify. As long as they saw a tall foreigner, they could be monitored.
Based on Zhou Xuan's information, Fu Yuanshan basically divided the area into three large encirclements. The outermost circle radiated outwards from Zhou Xuan's villa, a three-kilometer circle. The second circle was a two-kilometer circle. The final core circle was within one kilometer, which was also the easiest to monitor because this circle was all within Hongcheng Garden.
Fu Yuanshan was quite confident, but Zhou Xuan didn't think so. He had just realized how terrifying the unseen mastermind behind the Butcher's Hand was.
That day, until late at night, no further news was received from any side. Because it was inconvenient for Achang to be alone, he called over several of Ade's friends. Ade and the others were his comrades-in-arms and worked under Wei Haihong. They had also known Zhou Xuan for over a year and had a deep friendship. So, as soon as Achang mentioned it, Wei Haihong immediately ordered Ade and the others to bring their equipment and tools to provide support.
Ade invited three companions, making a total of five people including himself and Achang. They were divided into two shifts to monitor the rooftop of Zhou Xuan's villa.
Because there were three people in one group and only two people in the other group, the two people were Ade and his companion. It was almost midnight. Ade and his companion were using high-precision telescopes and night vision devices. Zhou Xuan couldn't sleep, so he also went up to the roof to observe with them.
Although Zhou Xuan lacked experience, his special abilities gave him better eyesight and hearing than Ade and the other special guards. When using those devices, he could see more accurately than Ade and the others.
Volume 1, Chapter 563: A Strange Feeling
Chapter 563 A Strange Feeling
Nothing happened that night. The three suspected assassins, having failed to obtain weapons and perhaps anticipating an accident, did not come out to observe Zhou Xuan's villa.
After a night of tension, everyone's fatigue eased, but Zhou Xuan was even more nervous. If the assassins made a move, he would be less nervous, which would indicate that the Butcher had not sent many people. If there were more secretive people, they would not be able to deal with or find them.
Zhou Xuan was certain of this. The leader of the Butcher was someone none of them could imagine. Zhou Xuan himself had no idea what he was like. Judging from those two beast-like superhumans, it was impossible to guess what kind of person the leader would be. Moreover, these things could not be explained to the police and national security authorities. In the most dangerous and difficult times, Zhou Xuan would still have to rely on himself to solve the problem.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xuan had a sudden thought and reached into his pocket to take out the phone that Mao Feng had given him. This guy said he was monitoring him all the time. Where was he now?
Although this guy is unreliable, for now, he is Zhou Xuan's most powerful and useful helper. Although Mao Feng's other abilities are not as good as his own, the power of the Fire Meteor Blade is something he can't match.
But this guy is too cunning. I wonder if he'll follow me to the country at this moment. If what he said is true, he probably will. Maybe he's hiding somewhere, watching me right now.
Moreover, Mao Feng has the appearance of an Asian with yellow skin, so the people monitoring him wouldn't pay attention to him.
As dawn broke, Zhou Xuan felt sleepy and went back to his room to sleep. Fu Ying got up to help Jin Xiumei and Aunt Liu make breakfast. Zhou Xuan was worried about his father and siblings, so he simply asked them to take leave and stay home. Originally, Zhou Cangsong and Zhou Tao thought that no one could leave the company, but since Zhou Xuan had spoken, they didn't object. They were fine with staying home and playing. Zhou Ying was even more agreeable. Only Li Wei was unhappy. This guy was happy that he didn't have to go to work, but he was extremely annoyed that Zhou Xuan said he had to stay home and not go out.
The whole family was playing in the living room. Ade and the other two people on night shift slept in the room Zhou Xuan had arranged on the third floor. Zhou Xuan was very sleepy, but couldn't fall asleep after getting into the room, as was always the case. So he picked up a book and started reading again, but this time, even after reading for more than ten minutes, he still wasn't sleepy at all, and his head was starting to ache.
Zhou Xuan shook his head, preparing to get up and open the curtains to let the sunlight in so he could absorb some energy. But then he immediately thought that there might be assassins lurking around the Butcher's crew, unknown to the National Security Bureau and the police. If he opened the curtains, wouldn't he just become a target for them?
With that thought, Zhou Xuan lay back down. When he still couldn't sleep, he got up, opened the safe, and took out the Nine Star Beads. He had already consumed one of the nine Nine Star Beads, leaving only eight. Since he still couldn't sleep, he took them out and lay back down on the bed. While trying to sleep, he circulated his internal energy to absorb the energy from the Nine Star Beads. After about ten minutes, the headache gradually disappeared, and he gradually drifted off to sleep.
He was woken up by the phone ringing less than an hour into his sleep. He got up, picked up his phone, and saw it was Zhang Lei calling. After thinking for a moment, he answered and asked, "Zhang Lei, what's up?"
"What are you doing? It's one thing to slack off and play games all the time, but today you've gone too far, skipping work altogether. You're taking taxpayers' money and not doing anything for the people. Be honest, were you meeting with your mistress again? Or maybe her fourth or fifth mistress?"
Once Zhang Lei started talking, she launched into a long string of words without any regard for the consequences. Zhou Xuan was truly at a loss for words, but he had no energy to chat with her at this moment. He was also annoyed that she had woken him up when he hadn't even had a good night's sleep.
"Whether I go to work or not is none of your business! Let me tell you, I'm not going today, I'm not going tomorrow, and I'm not going the day after. I don't want to go, so I won't. It's none of your business. Stop bothering me, I want to sleep."