Chapter 204 Seeking Death

"The area is quite large, with Zone C being the most likely location. There are many abandoned warehouses and factories there. The number of people involved is currently unknown, but they usually operate in groups of 3-5. They should be carrying weapons such as knives and clubs. We are unsure if there are any other dangerous items. Young Master Xie, do you need our help?"

"No need," Xie Chi's voice was cold. "Send me the exact coordinates, and I'll go myself."

He hung up the phone, and without the slightest hesitation, started the car and sped towards the western industrial zone.

He had only one thought in his mind: find her and cripple everyone who dared to touch her!

Almost at the same time Xie Chi received the message, Pei Yu finally broke through the access restrictions and obtained the key surveillance footage.

The image is blurry, but it is enough to confirm that Ji Wanqing was forcibly taken into a van in the alley.

Technicians are tracking the vehicle's trajectory based on its characteristics, and their initial assessment is that it is heading towards the Chengxi Industrial Zone.

Pei Yu immediately got up and dialed the police as he walked out, clearly and calmly explaining the situation, location, and known information.

Then he dialed another number, “Contact the Xicheng Industrial Park Management Committee for me. I need the ownership structure of all abandoned warehouses and factories in Zone C, as well as records of recent suspicious activities. Send them to my phone immediately!”

He needs to narrow down the scope as much as possible.

Just as he was about to get into the car, an SUV braked suddenly and stopped next to him. The window rolled down, revealing Meng Chao's anxious face.

"Lonely Island! Is there any news about Sunny Day? I just heard from Starlight in the group that she can't get in touch with her. Aren't you neighbors?" Meng Chao frowned, not expecting to be so lucky today, running into Lonely Island as soon as he arrived.

Pei Yu looked at Meng Chao and nodded slightly.

“I’ll go with you.” Meng Chao’s tone left no room for refusal.

However, Pei Yu did not intend to refuse. In the current situation, having one more person would be a greater help.

He glanced at Meng Chao and said, "There's no need to drive so many cars. Get in."

After saying that, he took the lead in opening the car door and getting in. Meng Chao also got out decisively and got into Pei Yu's car.

...

Inside a warehouse in Zone C of the abandoned industrial park in the west of the city, the air was thick with the smell of engine oil and rust.

Ji Wanqing woke up groggily. She hadn't drunk any water for almost a day and a night, and her throat was so dry and sore. She felt a burning pain in the places on her wrists where the rough rope had chafed.

It seemed to be bright outside, and light was seeping in through the gaps in her blindfold, giving her a vague sense of time.

She actually slept like that all night, and now even the slightest movement makes her whole body ache.

She heard the kidnappers talking in the outer room, their voices even more excited and urgent than yesterday.

"Damn it, start at 8 PM sharp! Check the equipment one more time!"

"Don't worry, Rat, this time I'll definitely make you look good in front of those big shots!"

"Hehe, once we get the money, it'll be enough for us to live it up for a while!"

The man referred to as "rat" was the same man who had been staring at her in the convenience store yesterday.

Ji Wanqing's heart sank. It was eight o'clock in the evening...

Who is their leader?

To say she's refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit must mean she's someone with whom she has a grudge.

She initially doubted the finish line, but the more she thought about it, the more impossible it seemed.

He looks a bit dangerous, but he doesn't seem like the kind of person who would do something like this.

Moreover... the kindness shown to her by the finish line was genuine.

Just as she was lost in thought, she finally heard footsteps again.

This time, they removed her blindfold.

Having been in complete darkness, the light that burst into her vision forced her to close her eyes. It took her several seconds to slowly open them and see everything clearly.

Just as she had guessed, this was an abandoned factory or something similar.

The person standing in front of her, even though he was wearing a mask, was clearly the same person she had seen at the convenience store yesterday.

Ji Wanqing lay on the ground, frowning and sobbing.

The kidnapper stepped forward and ripped the tape off her mouth, his tone cold and cruel, "What do you want to say?"

The moment the tape was torn off, Ji Wanqing gasped in pain. She endured the pain, looked over, suppressed her wildly beating heart, and forced herself to remain calm.

"How much money do you want? I can give it to you."

"Money?" The kidnapper scoffed. "Should I say you're too naive, or that you have too much money?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Wanqing bit her lower lip and remained silent.

Just then, an extremely loud and piercing car engine sound suddenly came from outside, approaching at a very high speed, and finally stopping outside the warehouse with an extremely sharp screech of brakes!

The kidnappers inside the warehouse fell silent instantly.

"What's that sound?" the kidnapper leader asked warily.

"It looks like a car is coming..." His voice carried a hint of panic.

"Go out and take a look!" the kidnapper leader ordered sternly.

Before Ji Wanqing could speak, they immediately put the tape back on to prevent her from making a sound.

Ji Wanqing's heart jumped!

Who is it? Just passing by? Or...?

She dared not think about it, but the instinct for survival made her struggle even harder. The skin on her wrists was torn again by the rough rope, and warm liquid seeped out, but she didn't care!

"Bang—!"

With a loud bang, the seemingly heavy, rusty warehouse door was kicked open from the outside!

Sunlight flooded in instantly, outlining a tall, backlit figure, exuding a chilling aura of ferocity and undisguised killing intent.

"Who?!" The kidnappers inside were both shocked and furious, and they grabbed the steel pipes and machetes around them.

Backlit, Xie Chi slowly walked in. He glanced around the warehouse and saw four kidnappers, each holding a terrifying weapon, their faces filled with fear and ferocity.

His gaze passed over them and landed on the tightly closed small door inside. He had a feeling that Ji Wanqing was inside.

"Where is he?" Xie Chi's voice wasn't loud, but it was so cold it sent chills down the spines of the kidnappers, who involuntarily shivered.

"Who the hell are you? How dare you meddle in my business!" The kidnapper leader forced himself to remain calm and stepped forward, brandishing his machete.

Xie Chi didn't even make any extra movements. His eyes flashed, and the moment the kidnapper leader approached, he dodged the machete by sidestepping it. His right hand shot out like lightning, accurately grabbing the other man's wrist and twisting it sharply!

"Crack!" A tooth-chilling sound of bone breaking rang out, accompanied by the kidnapper leader's shrill scream, and the machete clattered to the ground.

Xie Chi casually tossed the limp kidnapper leader aside like trash, then turned his piercing gaze to the remaining three kidnappers who were already intimidated by his ruthless methods.

"I'll ask you one more time, where is he?"

His aura was terrifying. The three kidnappers exchanged glances, and one of them, bracing himself, shouted.

"Where did this brat come from! Looking for death here! Well then, I'll grant your wish!"

As he spoke, he raised the steel pipe and smashed it hard against Xie Chi.