Strongest Soldier King

After confirming the identity of the mastermind Tang Tian, Luo Zheng's agitated heart gradually calmed down. An open enemy is far less terrifying than a lurking hidden one. Fight if you must. Having defeated the Wolf King, Luo Zheng was confident he could also defeat Tang Tian. He hung up the phone, handed it to Liu Qingqing, and said calmly, "There are two questions I hope you can honestly answer. First, how did Tang Tian know our travel route? Second, why did she want to blow you two up?"

Everyone was taken aback and looked at Liu Qingqing. If Luo Zheng hadn't suddenly changed the travel route, forcing Liu Qingqing to reveal some insider information and everyone had taken precautions in advance, the two female police officers impersonating Liu Qingqing's mother and daughter would have been blown up. This matter seemed strange, and their gazes turned cold as they looked at Liu Qingqing.

To ensure the safety of the mother and daughter, everyone didn't even care about their own lives, but unexpectedly, they were betrayed by the people they were protecting. This feeling was extremely frustrating. If not for Luo Zheng's authority, they would have resisted long ago.

Liu Qingqing understood that her actions had crossed the line with everyone. Bowing her head awkwardly, she retrieved a bugging device from a hidden corner under the coffee table and handed it to Luo Zheng. Everyone's expressions changed upon seeing this scene, and their gazes became even colder as they looked at Luo Zheng.

Luo Zheng hadn't expected things to be like this. After taking a look at it, he handed it to Lan Xing next to him, his face turning grim. This indeed confirmed the old saying: a fortress falls from within. He coldly looked at Liu Qingqing and asked, "How long has it been like this?"

"It was installed yesterday afternoon," Liu Qingqing admitted honestly, bowing her head in shame without attempting to justify herself.

"Yesterday afternoon?" Luo Zheng recalled the topics discussed in the living room from yesterday afternoon until now. The only valuable information was the route and security plan. He felt secretly relieved that he had improvised and improved the plan, and the improvements were not discussed with anyone else. Otherwise, they would have been eavesdropped on too. It seemed he was still not experienced enough, assuming those around him were allies, and didn't think he needed to be on guard.

Luo Zheng noted this lesson deeply, and his gaze towards Liu Qingqing softened a bit. A fifteen- or sixteen-year-old girl took such extreme measures to help her mother, which was somewhat understandable. Now that she was willing to admit her mistakes, it showed she had a heart for repentance. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "Why do you think Tang Tian wanted to blow you and your mother up rather than take you as originally planned?"

"At first, I couldn't figure it out either. But since Tang Tian called and specifically asked for you, it should be directed at you. Do you have a grudge with her?" Liu Qingqing asked back.

Luo Zheng pondered in silence while Lan Xue sighed and said, "Her father died at our hands."

"So that's it. In that case, we were indeed friends before. Only because you appeared, and she recognized you, did she use me for revenge, trying to blow us both up. If your mission fails, you might be forced to retire. As long as you're not in the army, it'll be much easier for her to get revenge," Liu Qingqing calmly analyzed.

As expected of the highly intelligent Liu Qingqing, after experiencing a few life-and-death crises, she had become wiser, with sharper insights. Luo Zheng listened to Liu Qingqing's analysis and looked at everyone. Their gazes had softened a bit, so Luo Zheng said, "Do you have any plans to catch her?"

Everyone pondered deeply, but Liu Qingqing suddenly said, "I don't know how to catch her, but I can offer some personal insights. I don't know if it will help, but can I?"

"Alright, go ahead. If it's useful, it can count as atonement," Luo Zheng said.

"Thank you for your trust," Liu Qingqing said with gratitude. "From what I know of her, she is meticulous and calm. Such a person, when finding no escape, will hide under the eaves, known as 'dark under the lamp', waiting for the opportunity. I have a proposal."

"Makes sense, let's hear it," Hong Meihua, intrigued by Liu Qingqing's strong analytical ability, found herself interested and urged her on.

"Tomorrow my grandfather will finish his mission and return. The foreign spies' attention on me will be lifted immediately, meaning I'll be safe. Tomorrow, I'll hold a party here, invite close classmates over for a gathering. Your mission ends the day after tomorrow, or you need to leave the day after. Tomorrow is technically still within the mission period. This party shouldn't interest the foreign spies and assassins, but Tang Tian might be interested."

"Tomorrow?" Luo Zheng pondered. Tomorrow is the last day. The General will finish all his work tonight and return to the country tomorrow. For the spies and hired assassins, indeed, tomorrow has no meaning because the General has returned, and kidnapping won't serve any purpose. But for Tang Tian, it's an opportunity—a chance for assassination. Tang Tian is after assassination, not kidnapping—she looks for opportunity, not time.

After analyzing the pros and cons, Hong Meihua looked at Luo Zheng and nodded secretly. Lan Xue also nodded subtly, agreeing with the plan. Tang Tian wanted to kill everyone and not just Liu Qingqing's mother and daughter. There was no worry about the safety of Liu Qingqing's mother and daughter, and it was an opportunity to take down Tang Tian. Indeed worth a gamble.

However, Luo Zheng didn't see it this way. Someone who could harm her good friends, someone blinded by hatred, can't be judged by ordinary logic. What if there's a large-scale attack? Wouldn't framing him be even worse? Thinking about this, Luo Zheng shook his head and said, "The idea is good, but not feasible."

Lan Xue and the others had absolute trust in Luo Zheng's analytical abilities and didn't doubt his judgment. Hong Meihua wanted to ask why but swallowed the words after sensing a look from Lan Xue. However, Liu Qingqing curiously asked, "Why? Is my analysis wrong?"

"Your analysis covers a lot, but it's based on common sense. Tang Tian cannot be inferred from common sense. Did you expect her to harm you? Such a person blinded by hatred acts erratically, without scruple in her methods for revenge. I won't allow her to get close to us; it's too dangerous," Luo Zheng said solemnly.

Liu Qingqing was startled and immediately understood. After pondering for a moment, she continued to ask, "If that plan won't work, and we can't let her get close to us, but she's hiding, then what? Stir the grass to scare the snake? That's a good method, but don't forget she's lived in Beijing for five or six years, loves walking around the city. In terms of familiarity with Beijing, no one here matches her. If she wants to hide, it might be hard to find her."

"You've analyzed a lot, but you'd never guess, there are others more familiar with the terrain than her," Luo Zheng smiled with satisfaction, sensing Liu Qingqing's intelligence gathering had improved suddenly, and he glanced at Ghost Hand next to him.

"Understood, I'll find them," Ghost Hand nodded knowingly and hurriedly left.

"Who are they?" Liu Qingqing curiously inquired.