The most sensational case was the cross-border weapons trafficking case. It was so influential that it even alerted the FBI.

  “This person is not just an average person.”


  Liu Yuanwei puffed deeply on the cigarette and flicked away the ashes. With a brooding gaze, he remarked, “The Gu family’s influence in our nation is not to be underestimated. However, I didn’t expect their actions to become more rampant over the past few years. If we don’t stop them, I’m afraid that they will become a cancerous tumor in the international crime scene.”


  Vermillion Bird furrowed her eyebrows and stuffed the documents back into the envelope. She calmly asked, “Sir, what are your orders?”


  “I’m giving this mission to you.”


  “What should I do?” Vermillion Bird was a bit confused.

  Liu Yuanwei crossed his arms and sized her up. He suddenly smirked and said, “Vermilion Bird, as the highest-ranking officer of the counter-terrorism unit, you’ve accumulated impressive achievements over the past three years. That’s because you were an intelligence officer before working here, right?”


  Vermillion Bird smiled. “Yes.”


  “Since that’s the case, as an intelligence officer, it must be your forte to infiltrate into the enemy’s camp and obtain information,” continued Liu Yuanwei.

  “Sir, are you saying that you want me to infiltrate the Gu family as a spy?”


  “Just the list of the crimes is not enough. In order to charge him with his crimes, we need sufficient evidence!” As Liu Yuanwei spoke, he looked at her broodingly and continued, “I hope that you, Officer Vermillion Bird, can give me the perfect answers!”


  “I understand.” Vermillion Bird then politely saluted. “I’ll go and prepare.”


  She spun around and left the office.

  Behind her, a satisfied smile spread across Liu Yuanwei’s cheeks.

  With a puzzled gaze, Chu He watched as Vermillion Bird disappeared at the end of the seemingly endless corridor.

  The scene rippled like the surface of a lake again. In the end, it took the shape of an ancient house.

  Vermillion Bird had become an undercover agent with the alias “Hong He” and successfully infiltrated the Gu Family.

  The Gu Family was divided into four main halls.

  Emerald Dragon, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Vermilion Bird.

  The Luosheng Hall was a branch of the Black Tortoise Hall.

  With the alias “Hong He”, Vermilion Bird snuck into the Luosheng Hall. Due to her impressive performance, she managed to win the trust of Luo Shengjie, the hall master of the Luosheng Hall.

  The night wind was extremely chilling.

  The Gu family’s main residence was located in an ancient and luxurious manor. The scenery there was excellent. Far away from the bustling city, it was a rare respite of peace and quiet.

  A hundred years ago, there would be many residences of various aristocrats scattered across the land. The Gu family, which was a hundred-year-old mafia family, was also extremely wealthy.

  As time passed, this plot of land had become the most coveted and unattainable place in the capital city.

  However, on this extremely valuable piece of land, the Gu family mansion leveraged its incredible influence to dominate a sizable territory.

  At this moment, more than ten limos were parked at the entrance of the Gu Family Mansion, forming a long black line. Dozens of muscular men in black suits stood at the entrance, their expressions icy-cold. This spectacular scene gave off an intimidating aura.

  The patriarch of the Gu Family sat in the main seat. Draped in heavy mink fur, his face was deathly pale. It was obvious that he had been sick for a long time, and was nearing the end of his life. Although he was only a middle-aged man, one could tell from his drooping eyebrows that he did not have much time left to live.