Phi-Fic Chapter 133: Local Boss Lao Li
Chapter 133: Local Boss Lao Li
As the night deepened, the casinos on Macau Island were still brightly lit and bustling with activity. However, behind the clamor, a sudden incident shattered the tranquility.
"Over there! Chase him!" A hurried shout pierced the night sky, and then a group of policemen rushed out of the casino, their eyes fixed on a figure that was fleeing quickly.
The leading police officer was named Lin Feng. He quickly determined that the murderer was the one and immediately organized his men to hunt him down.
Several policemen, armed with pistols and stun batons, rushed into the alley like arrows.
As Lin Feng ran, he shouted through the intercom: "Notify all units, a murder has occurred in the Macau Island Casino, the suspect is on the run, requesting support!"
The sirens instantly filled the night sky, shattering the tranquility of Ao Island. Police officers shuttled through the dark alleys, desperately trying to catch the figure fleeing in the night.
And that figure was none other than Awu.
Ah Wu knew that if he was caught by the police, the consequences would be disastrous, so he relied on his Qinggong skills to quickly shuttle through the narrow alleys, trying to escape the police's pursuit.
"Hurry! Don't let him run away!" Lin Feng chased closely behind him, his voice echoing in the narrow alley.
Ah Wu's heart tightened, he knew that he could not be caught here. So he quickened his pace, using his agility to dodge left and right in the alleys, and started a fierce chase with the police.
However, the number of police officers increased, and their encirclement was shrinking. Wu knew that he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible, otherwise he would be trapped.
At this moment, his eyes lit up and he found an open space where he could climb onto the roof. Without hesitation, Wu jumped up and, with the help of the wall, landed steadily on the roof.
Seeing this, the policemen all looked up at the rooftop. But Wu had already taken advantage of the darkness and the rooftop to move forward quickly. His lithe figure was barely visible in the moonlight, like a swallow soaring freely in the night sky.
"Quick! Get on the roof!" Lin Feng shouted, and he led several police officers to quickly climb up to the roof. However, when they arrived, Awu had already disappeared into the night.
Wu treaded cautiously across the rooftop, vigilantly observing his surroundings. Aside from the intermittent wail of distant sirens, there was complete silence. Moonlight dimly cast a hazy gray over the rooftops, casting Wu's figure in a hazy gray. He was like a black panther lurking in the darkness, ready to hunt.
"Notify all units! A major homicide has occurred in the casino. The suspect has fled to this area. Requesting an all-out search!" Lin Feng anxiously pleaded for support over the intercom. He knew the pursuit would be extremely difficult, but as a police officer, he had to fulfill his duty and bring the murderer to justice.
Ah Wu heard Lin Feng's broadcast instructions from the rooftop. His heart tightened, and he immediately realized that the police had been fully mobilized and that it was not advisable to stay here for long. He took a deep breath, held his breath, and then stood up quietly. Like a ghost, he quickly shuttled under the moonlight.
With the swiftness of a swallow, he leaped from the roof of one house, landed on the roof of the next, and then flipped over and leaped to the next house. The whole movement was smooth and silent, as if he had merged with the night.
The police searched the rooftops for Wu but could not find any trace of him. Lin Feng looked around anxiously, knowing that time was running out and he had to find Wu as soon as possible.
At that moment, Wu suddenly appeared above a narrow back alley. Under cover of darkness, he quickly leaped from the rooftop, landing steadily on the ground in the back alley. It was already some distance from the casino, and for the time being, the police wouldn't be pursuing him. Wu breathed a sigh of relief and walked lightly forward, ready to find his next hiding place.
However, just as Wu was about to leave the alley, he heard the sound of police sirens in the distance. He was startled, immediately realizing that the police might have discovered his whereabouts. Wu didn't dare to neglect it. He quickly turned around and, under the cover of darkness, jumped onto the roof again.
This time, he moved forward with even greater caution. He knew he was being watched by the police and needed to remain vigilant. Wu spun and leaped across the rooftops, using his agility to distance himself from his pursuers.
As time went by, the sirens gradually faded away. Wu knew that he had temporarily escaped the police's pursuit. He found a secluded corner and waited quietly for the police to leave.
It wasn't until the sirens faded completely that Wu dared to emerge from his hiding place. He slumped to the dirty cement floor of the back alley, gasping for breath. The intense chase on the rooftop had left him somewhat exhausted, his chest heaving violently.
Wu leaned against the wall, gazing up at the dark night sky. His eyes were filled with unspeakable emotion. Recalling his own experience of serving his sentence and being released from prison, Wu couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.
He was originally an ordinary worker, but because of an accident he was involved in a gang fight and was eventually sentenced to prison. After several years in prison, Ah Wu finally regained his freedom.
However, not long after he was released from prison, he was once again in crisis because of this murder case.
"Damn it! I just got out of Stanley. There's a great world out there waiting to be enjoyed. I don't want to go back to jail so soon!" Ah Wu dusted himself off and punched the concrete floor beside him, making a dull thud. He suppressed his inner resentment and anger and forced himself to calm down.
Wu took a deep breath and checked the dagger he had brought with him. It was his only possession upon his release from prison, and it was also the weapon he used for self-defense. After making sure the dagger was not lost, Wu adjusted his clothes to make himself look less disheveled.
"It doesn't matter! Sang Biao is dead, mission accomplished. I'll go back and report to Brother Hao. I'm sure he'll reward me handsomely!" Ah Wu muttered to himself. Thinking of Liu Hao's possible reward and his future life, his expression became calm again.
Wu struggled to remain calm. He knew a bigger storm was about to arrive. To survive this endless storm, he had to quickly adjust his mindset and refocus his energy.
Wu took a few deep breaths, wiping the dust and sweat from his face. After tidying himself up, he slowly stood up from the ground. His expression had returned to a calm and fierce one, like a beast ready to hunt.
Ah Wu turned and disappeared into the dark alley, ready to start his next plan. He knew that he couldn't stay here for long and had to find the meeting place arranged by Liu Hao as soon as possible and then sneak back to Hong Kong.
The night was still dark, but Wu's heart was filled with hope and anticipation. He ran furiously until he finally reached the dock Liu Hao had arranged. It was the place where stowaways disembarked. It was dark and damp, with several drunks lying on the ground. Wu carefully groped his way to the end of the dock and found a scarred man standing there smoking.
"You are the local tyrant Lao Li that Brother Hao arranged to pick us up, right?" A Wu asked tentatively.
Old Li squinted his eyes, glanced at Wu, nodded and said, "Get on board, it's almost time to leave."
Wu nervously followed Lao Li onto a dilapidated fishing boat. A dozen ragged stowaways were already on board. They lowered their heads, not daring to make a sound. Lao Li ignored them, walked to the bow, and shouted in Cantonese, "Everyone, get your seats! Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be thrown into the sea to feed the sharks!"
The stowaways were too frightened to make a sound. Old Li nodded with satisfaction and shouted to the boatman, "Go!" The boatman started the engine, and the boat slowly sailed away from the coast of Ao Island in the night.
Ah Wu leaned against the side of the boat, watching the lights of Ao Island fade away. He had finally escaped the pursuit of that ghost place and could return to Hong Kong to see Brother Hao with peace of mind. Thinking of this, Ah Wu couldn't help but smile, thinking about how to show off when he saw Liu Hao later.
"Old Li, I dealt with that guy Sang Biao in Ao Island this time, and I helped Brother Hao a lot! Brother Hao will definitely reward me handsomely when I get back!" Ah Wu took out a pack of cheap cigarettes and handed one to Old Li.
Old Li took the cigarette, looked Ah Wu up and down, and said, "Kid! You caused such a big fuss on Ao Island, and Brother Hao really dared to take you in? I think you'll probably end up in jail if you go back!"
"Tsk! Does Brother Hao still need to rely on the police to handle internal affairs?" Wu said disdainfully, "I just stepped in to help Brother Hao eliminate the threat. He won't blame me! By then, I'm sure I'll be well fed and well fed, and my brothers will be envious and screaming."
At this point, Ah Wu's expression was full of anticipation. He seemed to have already seen his own brilliant future under Liu Hao.
Seeing his arrogance, Old Li snorted coldly and said nothing more. He took out a dagger and began to carefully trim his nails. Seeing this, Ah Wu ignored him and leaned against the side of the boat, letting the sea breeze caress his face and temples.