Chapter 2

### Chapter 2: No Mercy

The top person on the red list of wanted criminals is Liu Baishu!

The government of Huaguo, which has been established for over a century, has been determined to maintain long-term peace and security for the people. This year, they ordered the police department to re-examine old cases and bring to justice all the criminals who have not yet been punished. Among them, Liu Baishu, who is responsible for fourteen murders, was placed at the top of the list.

Being at the top, the reward for his capture is naturally astonishing:

One million!

Because the government was determined, the manhunt was broadcast daily at the beginning, and even after half a year, it was still updated weekly. So when Lu Meng heard Liu Baishu's name, he immediately thought of the top red-listed criminal. Over the past six months, almost every two weeks, a red-listed criminal was captured. By the end of last month, almost all the red-listed criminals had been caught.

Only Liu Baishu remained at large, and the million-dollar reward made both the greedy and the police anxious. However, those who knew the inside story understood that Liu Baishu had not been captured not only because of his brutal and domineering nature but also because he had the protection of his sworn brother, Guan Dawang.

Thus, he managed to escape time and again, but no one expected him to run to this small place.

And he even took a hostage!

"With a million, I can buy cars, guns, and women," Lu Meng said with a fearless and passionate gaze. Zhao Heng kicked him irritably, knowing his brother's reckless nature: "Don't think about the million. You need to have a life to spend it. He's the top red-listed criminal, and he has a gun. If you try to take advantage, you'll lose your life."

"I have a gun too!"

Lu Meng stumbled but did not get angry. He patted his buttocks, having grown up with a bold spirit: "A spear! Killing people is just like slaughtering pigs, right? Have I ever frowned, trembled, or run when I stabbed wild boars or black bears? Uncle Feng often taught us: A man should kill—"

Zhao Heng frowned: "Get lost! Uncle Feng is just boasting."

Just as Lu Meng was about to respond with a smile, the bald man had already taken a hostage and retreated to the road of the Lu family village. Dozens of armed police officers surrounded him in a fan shape. Two police officers tried to approach but were harshly rebuked by Liu Baishu. At this moment, the leading police officer raised his gun and shouted: "Liu Baishu! Surrender!"

The bald man sneered coldly: "Surrender? How naive!"

"I have fourteen lives on my conscience, and I'm not afraid to take one more."

These words immediately made the police hesitate, and their gun barrels lowered slightly. This man had committed crimes from south to north, targeting local authorities and even former officials. Fourteen people had been killed and their wealth taken, making both the criminal and law enforcement worlds eager to see him eliminated. Therefore, he was placed at the top of the red list.

It wasn't because he had killed the most, but because the people he had killed were the most significant.

As the leading police officer frowned, the bald man fiercely grabbed the white-clad woman, a sneer on his lips: "I know this woman! She is the daughter of the Northern family of Huaguo, famous for personally investigating and reporting on various criminal cases. I used to enjoy watching her programs; she is truly outstanding."

"But, after today, she won't exist anymore."

He grinned viciously: "I will end her life."

"Drop your weapon! We'll give you a way out!"

The leading police officer's face darkened, and he tightened his grip on his gun. He hadn't expected the bald man to know the white-clad woman's background, which complicated the rescue. He could only signal his subordinates to quickly gather reinforcements and report the latest situation to his superiors, emphasizing the Northern family's name when mentioning the white-clad woman.

Then, he waved to slow down the police to avoid provoking the man.

Zhao Heng narrowed his eyes, scanning the gradually moving bald man. He was a tall, middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and a calm expression, seemingly unremarkable and unimpressive. However, standing there, he exuded a powerful and dominant aura, making it impossible to ignore his presence.

And it was impossible to take his words lightly!

However, the occasional cruel and vicious look in Liu Baishu's eyes made Zhao Heng frown. It was a reflex of ruthless killing, like the fervor he felt when hunting large wild animals in the mountains. But while Zhao Heng killed wild animals, Liu Baishu killed people, and it was rumored that he had even tortured and killed many women and children.

Then, Zhao Heng turned his gaze to the leading police officer, a middle-aged man in his forties. His lean body, wrapped in a police uniform, gave the impression of being made of steel, with deep, dark eyes that glowed like a predator's, clearly showing his iron will and toughness.

Compared to Liu Baishu, the leading police officer seemed more like a criminal.

"Simaqing, you are known as the Silver-Clothed Constable."

Liu Baishu looked at the leading police officer not far away, a sneer on his lips: "You chased me for over a thousand kilometers. What was the result? You only kept me from sleeping for a few days, and I'm not even scratched. But I've taken down quite a few of your men. Simaqing, after today, your reputation as the Silver-Clothed Constable will be tarnished."

"Damn! Today is quite lively."

Lu Meng showed a hint of excitement: "One of the few Silver-Clothed Constables has shown up."

In every industry, there are a few people at the top of the pyramid who are revered. The Silver-Clothed Constables are the elite of the elite in Huaguo's police force. To earn this title, one must have a high case-solving rate, good public reputation, and excellent performance in annual competitions, and must maintain these standards for five consecutive years. The difficulty is extremely high.

There are only ten people in all of Huaguo who enjoy this honor. Even more formidable are the Gold-Clothed Constables, the three legendary constables of Huaguo, the pride of the police force. However, they only exist in legends; no one knows their identities or even their faces.

It is said that this is to protect them, so the Silver-Clothed Constables are already considered formidable.

Zhao Heng was also surprised by this, but he quickly regained his calm. At this moment, Simaqing, holding his police gun, took a step forward, a determined look on his face: "Liu Baishu, stop talking nonsense! You have only one way out and one way to die. Surrender, and you live! Resist, and you die! There is no third way!"

"I advise you to surrender!"

He shouted sternly: "If you resist, you will lose your head!"

"Bang!"

A gunshot! As Liu Baishu moved the white-clad woman, he raised his gun and fired at the leading police officer without warning, revealing his murderous intent. As everyone's bodies shook, Simaqing rolled out of the way, the bullet landing where he had been standing, sending stone chips flying but not injuring him.

Simaqing knelt on the ground, his gun pointed at Liu Baishu.

The surrounding villagers were amazed; Simaqing was as agile as a leopard.

His evasion also made Zhao Heng and Lu Meng's eyes brighten, not because they thought he was skilled, but because they were interested in his movements. Being able to dodge a shot and counterattack effectively was a very practical skill. Both were highly talented and eager to learn, so they absorbed the other's strengths.

"Nice move! You live up to being one of the top ten Silver-Clothed Constables."

Liu Baishu, unable to injure this stubborn opponent with one shot, immediately used the white-clad woman as a shield. Another shot rang out, and he knocked down a police officer who was trying to sneak up on him. The bullet pierced the officer's calf and embedded itself in the grass, blood trickling out, a sight that was both shocking and heart-wrenching.

As the police officer groaned, Liu Baishu roared again:

"Whoever tries to play dirty, I'll shoot the daughter of the Northern family!"

His threat made the police completely hesitate. Then, he shouted hysterically: "I have so many lives on my conscience and have taken the daughter of the Northern family hostage. Even ten lives and ten heads wouldn't be enough for you to torment me. So I won't surrender. Either let me go or we all die together. You have no other choice."

He bluntly admitted the consequences of taking North Ruyan hostage. Everyone knew how powerful the Northern family of Huaguo was. By using North Ruyan to ensure his safety, Liu Baishu's future was bleak, but he made it clear that he was prepared to fight to the death.

The police lowered their guns, their faces showing complex emotions.

Simaqing also frowned: This top red-listed criminal is truly insane.

The gunshot not only made the police's heads spin but also made the hunting dogs in Lu Village bark wildly, creating a chaotic scene. Lu Meng, held back by Zhao Heng, sneered faintly at Liu Baishu: "Damn! All talk! He's still boasting with only one bullet left."

Then he said to Zhao Heng: "Brother, he only has one bullet left in his gun!"

Lu Meng, who had called himself a military god since childhood, patted his chest:

"If we work together, we can take him down in no time."

Zhao Heng did not respond to Lu Meng's eagerness but narrowed his eyes, scanning the bald man not far away. He noticed that Liu Baishu's clothes were already showing white salt stains, indicating that he had lost a lot of energy and water during the chase. Moreover, when Liu Baishu glanced at his short gun, he was slightly tense, clearly showing that he only had one bullet left.

The last bullet, which meant no bullets at all.