boyutpedia Chapter 272 You’ll Know Later
Chapter 272 You’ll Know Later
Suddenly, a faint electronic noise reached Su Ming's ears. Almost subconsciously, he immediately identified the source of the sound—some electronic device transmitting a signal. He quickly raised his wrist, and the micro-detector built into his watch flashed red, indicating that an area of the factory was within the range of the wireless signal.
"What does this mean?" Su Ming's heartbeat raced as he quickly analyzed the situation. Was he already under surveillance? Or was someone trying to send a signal? His nerves were on edge, and he tried hard to suppress the anxiety deep within him.
"If I can hack into this signal, I might be able to get more information." Su Ming made a decision. So, while the man in black wasn't paying attention, he quickly pulled out his miniature terminal and activated the jamming mode.
A complex string of codes flashed across the screen. Su Ming's fingers danced across the keyboard, attempting to intercept the source of the mysterious signal. However, just as he was about to connect, the signal on the screen suddenly cut off, as if cut off by some external force.
"Not good." Su Ming instantly became alert. The other party was clearly not just a passive receiver; they had already sensed his presence. Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded in the distance, approaching. The heavy, rhythmic steps made Su Ming realize that the other party was approaching, and there were more than one person.
He held his breath, his mind racing with possibilities. He could choose to evacuate immediately, hiding his tracks within the complex structure of the factory; or he could risk further investigation and explore the source of this mysterious signal. Su Ming's fingers tightly gripped the small weapon on his wrist, feeling the sense of security brought by the touch of cold metal.
The sound of footsteps grew clearer, and Su Ming's nerves grew increasingly tense. He forced himself to calm down, knowing full well that any emotional fluctuations at this moment would cloud his judgment. He lurked in the shadows, regulating his breathing and striving to maintain optimal condition. He had to wait for the perfect moment to strike, whether to attack or retreat.
"They're coming." Su Ming glimpsed two dark figures approaching through the dim light. They were fully equipped and their steps were light, clearly trained operators. They were prepared for anything, their weapons already in combat mode.
"We can't engage head-on." Su Ming made the decision almost instantly. He had to adopt another strategy. Before the other party could get close enough, he quickly pulled out a small flash grenade from his clothes and rolled it silently to the feet of the two men in black.
"Bang!" With a muffled thud, an intense light instantly filled the entire space. The man in black had clearly not anticipated this and was briefly blinded by the flashbang. Without hesitation, Su Ming quickly leaped from his hiding place, silently skirting around the two men and sneaking deeper into the factory.
In just a few seconds, he had disappeared into the darkness.
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Su Ming's pace quickened, and he was out of sight of the men in black. He didn't stop, but continued to go deeper into the factory. He knew he had touched upon a key clue.
Deep within the factory, a hidden room appeared before him. The door was tightly closed, but it was locked with a complex combination lock. Su Ming lowered his head to examine it. It was a state-of-the-art password-protected system. While complex, it wasn't a problem for him. He pulled a small decoder from his waist bag and began to crack the code.
"Damn, time is running out." He calculated the time silently in his mind. The enemy would soon discover his tracks, and he had to enter the room before that.
A minute later, the combination lock was unlocked, and Su Ming quickly pushed open the door and walked into the room.
It was a sparsely furnished room, bare of unnecessary ornamentation, containing only a desk and several high-end computers. Su Ming walked over to the desk, his gaze fixed on a laptop computer. A string of encrypted files appeared on the screen. His intuition told him that these files might hold the information he'd been searching for—the truth about "Shadow."
He quickly plugged in his data port and began copying files. But as he was doing so, a line of unfamiliar text suddenly popped up on the screen: "Welcome to the trap."
Su Ming's pupils contracted instantly. His fingers tapped rapidly on the keyboard, trying to stop the copying and unplug the data cable. However, the entire system seemed to be completely locked, and he could not perform any operation.
"What's going on?" Countless possibilities flashed through Su Ming's mind. He realized that he had been led into an elaborate trap from the very beginning, and now he might be deeply trapped. This room, these devices, even those documents, were just bait used by the other party to lure him in.
A chill ran down Su Ming's spine. He subconsciously unplugged the data cable, quickly put away his device, and prepared to leave. But just as he turned around, the door behind him suddenly opened.
A strange man stood outside the door, his face expressionless, his eyes staring at him coldly. He was wearing a black combat uniform and holding a silenced gun, the muzzle of which was pointed directly at Su Ming's chest.
"You are a smart man, but it's too late." The man's voice was low and cold, as if it carried the cruelty of death.
Su Ming knew he had no way out, the situation was dire. His heartbeat raced, and he gripped his only weapon tightly. He knew every second counted; a single misstep could kill him instantly. Yet, he remained calm, his gaze unwavering.
"What do you want from me?" Su Ming's voice was low and provocative. He knew he was in a desperate situation, but he had no intention of giving up easily.
The man raised his lips slightly and sneered, "Don't worry, you'll know in a moment."
Su Ming narrowed his eyes slightly. The man before him was stern and calm, as if he had everything under control. However, Su Ming knew clearly that this confidence was merely a false display to confuse his opponent. The air in the room seemed to have become stagnant, and a tense atmosphere spread rapidly, as if even breathing could cause an accident.
"A trap? They thought they'd caught me," Su Ming pondered. He pondered the other party's motives, trying to discern clues from the man's words and actions. This mission was clearly far more complex than he'd anticipated; the other party's vigilance and arrangements were beyond his expectations.