Chapter 32

The young man in plainclothes, known as Xiaofei, whose real name is Chifei, is the top soldier in the Jianye Military District. He took a large bite of braised pork, his cheeks bulging as he said, "If this incident is really caused by the 'Entangling Fruit Snake,' how should we respond?"

"Why are you so happy? Unless the 'Entangling Fruit Snake' poses a clear threat to our national security, we can only make a big fuss out of nothing this time."

Feng Kuchan took a sip of seaweed soup, his thick eyebrows, which were always furrowed, becoming even more so. "You just joined our department, so you don't understand some things. The 'Entangling Fruit Snake' organization is not just a tough nut to crack; it's a bomb that requires a huge sacrifice to touch, no, it's a nuclear bomb."

"Is it that powerful?" Chifei was a bit不服气 (unconvinced). "Even the 'Fang of the Hidden Dragon' can't move them?"

"The 'Hidden Dragon' is the most elite, strongest, and most expensive special operations force among China's millions of soldiers. And the 'Fang' is, as its name suggests, the strongest weapon of the 'Hidden Dragon.' Each one represents the greatest pride of Chinese soldiers."

Chifei, the top soldier in the Jianye Military District, was only one of the candidates for the 'Hidden Dragon.'

"It's not that they can't be moved, but it's not worth the cost to fight them." Feng Kuchan shook his head. "Do you know about the 'Last Line of Defense'?"

"Of course I do," Chifei smiled, looking quite like a sunny handsome guy. "It's like the 'Hidden Dragon' on the American side. But they are much more famous, the best in the world. Hmph, quite impressive."

"It's not just more famous than us; their strength is no less genuine. Each one is a tough character, and with more advanced high-tech support, their equipment is far superior to ours. Especially the 'Eagle of Freedom,' one of the three aces, is a super soldier, a one-man army. However, the 'Last Line of Defense' and the 'Entangling Fruit Snake' had a conflict in the Middle East recently, and the 'Last Line of Defense' suffered a significant loss, with several casualties."

Feng Kuchan continued, "So, if the 'Entangling Fruit Snake' is not deliberately damaging our national interests, we don't need to fight them to the death. After all, their main areas of activity are in Europe, America, and Africa."

Chifei naturally understood. Killing a dozen thugs, overturning a few police cars, and kidnapping a mother and daughter really didn't count as significant damage to national interests. If it really involved the 'Entangling Fruit Snake,' sending the most elite troops to fight a foreign organization over these matters? The higher-ups would have to be crazy to make such a decision.

"What kind of organization is the 'Entangling Fruit Snake' anyway? Why is it called that?" Chifei couldn't help but ask.

"Strictly speaking, the full name is 'The Serpent of Wisdom.' Because the organization's emblem is a snake coiled around an apple, it's also called the 'Entangling Fruit Snake.' You should know the legend involving the snake in the Bible. The source is the snake that tempted humans to eat the fruit of wisdom in the Garden of Eden."

Feng Kuchan said, "The specific purpose of this organization is hard to say. If it's about wealth, they probably control trillions of dollars in assets. They don't spend too much time on this. If it's about political goals, they have deep roots in the political circles of many countries. If they were to act, it would be quite significant. But one thing is certain: they possess some very advanced science and technology and are quite interested in this area."

"That's quite impressive," Chifei said, finishing the last bite of his meal. "What about the boy? Are we going to release him?"

"Besides fighting and brawling, he hasn't committed any other crimes. Even if he did, he's still a minor, a few months away from the legal age of fourteen. What else can we do?" Feng Kuchan made the decision without hesitation. "We'll record him and keep an eye on him in the future."

Chifei thought for a moment and said, "That kid has a tough life. His father was a veteran who died in last year's disaster. The woman named Chenxin adopted him, and now he's involved with the 'Entangling Fruit Snake.' This kid is really cursed."

"There are plenty of kids who have it worse in our country," Feng Kuchan said dismissively.

"But there aren't many with his potential," Chifei smiled. "At his age, to be able to take down a bunch of teenagers and young adults bare-handed, that's quite something. He's practically an orphan now. Shouldn't our military consider him?"

"Don't give me trouble, you wild monkey. One of you is enough to drive me crazy. I want to retire in peace," Feng Kuchan was unmoved. "As for his skills, he probably learned them from his adoptive mother."

The idea of recruiting Li Pu into the military was just a spontaneous thought from Chifei. Since the 'Hidden Dragon' instructor Feng Kuchan wasn't interested, he let it go. But he was quite curious about Chenxin, even a bit regretful that he didn't visit Li Pu and Chenxian after rescuing them, as he could have met Chenxin.

"Master Feng, you said Chenxin is very tough. How tough exactly? Can she match the best in the 'Fang'?" Chifei asked curiously. In the Jianye Military District, he was the undisputed champion in combat competitions, so he was naturally very interested.

Feng Kuchan didn't answer directly but asked, "What do you think of the three men she killed?"

"They should be... pretty good, right?" Chifei carefully chose his words.

"What do you think of my skills?" Feng Kuchan continued.

"Master Feng, you're a veteran in the 'Hidden Dragon.' I'm very impressed with your skills," Chifei said honestly. He and Feng Kuchan had sparred before, and the difference was significant.

"Let me tell you, I don't know the other two, but the man she killed, the Eagle King Luo Liuzu, I met a few years ago. Putting aside all the other aspects, in terms of pure martial arts, I'm on par with him."

Feng Kuchan frowned. "Three of them couldn't take her down. You saw the bodies; it was clearly a fatal blow from the front. Luo Liuzu's bones were shattered, and his tendons were severed. This isn't just impressive; it's unfathomable!"

"Is she that strong? Master Feng, you're not kidding, right?" Chifei drew a sharp breath. In other words, if that blow had been aimed at Feng Kuchan, the result would have been the same.

"In the 'Hidden Dragon,' apart from the old instructors who retired to enjoy a peaceful life in the capital, I think only Captain Lei has this kind of ability. But he's the top soldier in our million-strong army. If he knew that a beautiful woman in Shanghai had this kind of skill, it would be quite a stir."

Mentioning "Captain Lei," Feng Kuchan, who rarely smiled, curled his lips slightly. "He's still a bachelor. Ha, he would definitely have something in common with this beautiful widow!"

"Master Feng, watch your conduct!" Chifei joked. "But if only Captain Lei in our million-strong army can match Chenxin, that's really..."

"After all, it's the 21st century. Soldiers mainly use modern weapons and teamwork. We don't advocate individual heroism. You, on the other hand, are too much of an individual hero."

Feng Kuchan said, "We have many skilled people in our army. There are four or five like me who are still active. But to go further, as far as I know, only three have achieved this level since the founding of the country. The oldest, Teacher Ji, retired to the capital, one is covered in the national flag, and Captain Lei of the 'Hidden Dragon' is the youngest. You, if you can control your temper and live another ten or eight years, might have some potential in this area."

Chifei was naturally very confident in his potential. But he often thought about the boy named Li Pu.

He vaguely felt that there was something different in the boy's eyes, something even the experienced Feng Kuchan hadn't noticed.

However, this wasn't something he had the time to focus on now. As he was about to be selected for the 'Hidden Dragon,' he faced a series of high-difficulty tests, training, and missions.

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PS:

The Seven Killers:

1. Night Demon: From the horror movie "Night Demon" (Collector, Body Collector, Mass Murderer)

2. Coffin Dancer: The killer from Jeffery Deaver's detective novel "The Coffin Dancer"

3. Skin Walker: The dark legend of the Native Americans from Tony Hillerman's detective novel "The Skin Walker"

4. Agent 47: The protagonist of the movie and PC game "Hitman: Agent 47"

5. Dragon Taiyang and Tiger Qinglan: The male and female protagonists from Ryōichi Ikegami's manga "Crying Freeman"

6. Wind Demon Wu Huan: A ninja from my own infinite series novel "Infinite Heroes"

7. The Jackal: The killer from Frederick Forsyth's classic detective novel "The Day of the Jackal"

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Threat Levels for Criminal Individuals Recorded by the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) on Earth:

LV1: Can be captured by ordinary police partners.

LV2: Requires a specialized police team for capture, recommended 5 or more officers.

LV3: Requires firepower support for capture, recommended 10 or more elite officers.

LV4: Requires heavy firepower from the military or specialized teams, usually for major terrorist leaders.

LV5: Top 100 high-threat criminal individuals in the world, who have resisted multiple LV3 or one LV4 capture attempts. It is recommended to capture them with multiple equally skilled individuals.

LV6: The highest level, no capture methods, no successful capture records. The general policy is to eliminate them directly. However, even with elite teams, the success rate is dismally low.

LV7: Currently, there are no actual LV7 threat targets on the 'Last Line of Defense' list. This level is reserved for aliens or mythical creatures to indicate that LV6 is not the most troublesome. So, when facing an LV6 threat, the mood can be slightly less desperate. "Hey, be optimistic, at least it's not the most powerful level!"—a bit of American humor.

The ICPO generally only deals with threats up to LV4. LV5 and above are handled by special response units of various countries, such as China's 'Hidden Dragon' and America's 'Last Line of Defense.'

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