Spy Wars: Strong Agents Who Are Ruthless and Talk Little

Chapter 307 Wind means change and direction

"Who is Shadow?" Su Ming asked. This time, his voice sounded more tentative.

The woman sighed softly, seemingly unsurprised by the question. "Shadow," she said slowly, "He's not a single person, at least not completely. More accurately, he's a code name. At any given moment, you might encounter a different Shadow, but their methods of action and goals are the same. The one you met is just one of them."

Su Ming was shocked. This information changed his understanding of shadows and meant that the danger he faced was far more complex than he had anticipated.

"So, he is just one of them?" Su Ming asked, with unconcealable doubt in his voice.

The woman nodded. "Yes. But no matter which shadow, the mission is the same—eliminate the target, eliminate you."

Su Ming realized that this game was far more than a simple personal contest, but rather part of a larger plan. His presence seemed to have triggered a deeper conflict of interest, and the forces pursuing him were precisely trying to conceal the truth.

The woman seemed to see through Su Ming's thoughts and continued, "The information you hold touches upon secrets that some people are most reluctant to share with the outside world. Your appearance has disrupted their balance. The shadow exists precisely to restore this balance and eliminate all threats that should not exist."

"I was just following orders," Su Ming muttered, a chill running down his spine. His mission was indeed to obtain confidential data, but things were clearly not as simple as he'd anticipated.

The woman chuckled softly, but there was a hint of coldness in her smile. "No one can simply carry out a mission without being drawn into the underlying struggle, especially when you're on the brink of danger. Why do you think the information you hold is so important?"

Su Ming didn't answer, but his doubts grew. He knew the woman's story wasn't nonsense. From the moment he entered the city, strange phenomena had been unfolding one after another, as if waiting for him to fall into a long-laid trap.

"What you need is time, time to uncover the truth." The woman paused, her gaze turning more serious as she looked at Su Ming. "And what I want is for you to survive. Because only then can I get what I want."

Su Ming pondered for a moment, and a clearer picture began to dawn on him. The woman before him hadn't appeared without reason; she clearly had her own plans and objectives. Her temporary cooperation was simply based on their current mutual interests.

"What do you need me to do?" Su Ming asked calmly. His eyes remained calm, but his tone showed a willingness to cooperate.

The woman didn't answer immediately, but continued adjusting the device in her hand. A few seconds later, the screen on the wall suddenly lit up, displaying a complex map. The map was marked with dots, representing Su Ming's movements during that period and some key locations.

"You need to leave this city, but not just to escape capture," the woman pointed to a location on the map. "You have to go here. There are the answers you need."

Su Ming stared at the mark on the map, a trace of doubt flashing through his mind. "What is that place?"

"A place where the truth is hidden." The woman's answer was equally vague, but Su Ming knew that there must be a deeper story behind this cryptic explanation.

He didn't ask any more questions, knowing that the other party would not reveal any more information. And now, what he needed most urgently was to leave the city and find a way out as soon as possible.

The woman walked to the other side of the room and opened a cabinet filled with equipment. She pulled out a set of portable communication equipment and several necessary weapons, handing them to Su Ming. "This is what you'll need next. The enemy won't let you off easily. Be prepared for battle."

Su Ming took the equipment and quickly inspected it, ensuring that every piece was in good condition. The woman was clearly well aware of his needs, and the equipment she provided was the most commonly used tools in espionage operations.

"How do we get out of here?" Su Ming asked. He knew that time was running out and the enemy might catch up at any time.

The woman nodded and walked towards a hidden door in the basement. "This passage will take you to the dock, where a boat is waiting. It will take you out of this area, and from then on, you'll be on your own."

Su Ming followed her footsteps silently, heading towards the door. Although the situation before him was full of unknowns and dangers, he remained calm, mentally calculating all the possible scenarios that might occur next.

"Will we meet again?" Su Ming asked coldly before leaving. Although his tone was flat, it was full of hidden temptation.

The woman smiled softly, her eyes revealing something unfathomable. "Perhaps. However, next time we meet, our positions may be different."

Su Ming didn't say much, just nodded, and then quickly walked into the passage.

**

The air in the passage was damp, and the moss and water stains on the walls showed that it had been neglected for years. Footsteps echoed in the narrow space. Su Ming gripped his equipment tightly, feeling a sense of unease on each tile. He knew that every step forward was crucial; any negligence could lead him into a tight circle of enemies.

After walking for about ten minutes, a bright light suddenly appeared ahead. Su Ming stopped in his tracks and quickly looked around to make sure there were no ambushes. After confirming this, he continued forward and reached the exit.

Before him lay a wide pier, several old ships moored at the water's edge. The night breeze blew coolly across his face. Su Ming glanced around and zeroed in on his target—a small, gray boat not far away, swaying slightly, as if awaiting his arrival.

He quickly walked towards the ship, but just as he was about to board, a faint sound of footsteps came from behind him. Su Ming turned abruptly, a chill flashing in his eyes. He wasn't surprised. In fact, he had sensed a hint of danger since entering the dock.

"You're not that easy to get rid of." A familiar low voice came from the darkness.

Su Ming's eyes suddenly hardened. The voice belonged to Shadow. He had arrived even faster than Su Ming had anticipated.

The shadow walked out of the darkness, his figure still so silent, as if blending into the night. His eyes were cold and calm, with a certain deadly composure.

"You can't leave," Shadow said slowly, with a hint of indifference and mockery in his tone, "No matter where you escape to, I will find you."

Su Ming didn't reply. His hand had already quietly tightened around his weapon, silently calculating the distance and possible escape routes. He knew full well that Shadow wasn't fighting alone.

Sure enough, more footsteps were heard from the surrounding corners, and it was obvious that more enemies were lying in ambush around the dock.

Su Ming's heartbeat quickened. The chill on his back intertwined with the silent darkness around him, as if invisible hands were restraining him tightly. The shadow reappeared, its ever-present threat making him feel he was slipping deeper into a trap. The enemy's ambush was already taking shape, and the sound of footsteps around him grew clearer. This pressure weighed on him like a huge rock, forcing him to make a decision between life and death.

"Do you really think running away will change anything?" Shadow's voice was cold and ruthless, with a hint of mockery. His steps were slow, as unhurried as a cat playing with a mouse, clearly confident that he could control the situation.

Su Ming stood still, without any unnecessary movement. His gaze remained steady. Despite the dire situation, his mind was rapidly calculating a way out. He knew he couldn't let the enemy see any sign of hesitation. No matter how many enemies he faced, his only chance of victory lay in the element of surprise.

"I never run away. I just make it longer for you to find me." Su Ming responded coldly, with a disdainful counterattack in his tone, but in his heart he was already frantically deducing his next move.

In this situation, directly engaging in battle would be suicidal. Shadow couldn't act alone; the enemies lying in ambush nearby must have tracked his every move. Any movement would reveal his intentions, so he had to find the weakest point.

Shadow didn't rush into action. He was well aware of Su Ming's abilities. From the intelligence he'd gathered to the current encounter, Shadow knew his opponent was no ordinary man, but a seasoned, cautious, and meticulous master. Although he knew Su Ming's whereabouts intimately, ending the fight in this split second still required patience and skill.

The confrontation between the two men was like a wrestling match between two snipers on the battlefield. Whoever revealed a flaw first would face a fatal blow.

Su Ming felt the gentle brush of fine sand whipped up by the sea breeze against his ankles. This subtle touch seemed to offer him a revelation—wind. Wind signified change, direction. In this empty dock, the wind was the only natural element he could utilize. He made a split-second decision, his hands quickly adjusting their grip on the weapon, his feet remaining motionless as he stared coldly at the shadow.

"It seems you've made your decision." Shadow's voice came again, and he tilted his head slightly, as if waiting for Su Ming's move. At the same time, his fingers moved silently to his waist, ready to draw his weapon at any moment.

Suddenly, Su Ming rolled sideways, using the wind to whip up a cloud of dust that instantly dispersed the area of ​​blurred vision. He used this momentary cover to silently leap toward the nearby ship, landing lightly and precisely on the deck.

Bang! Shadow's gunshot rang out immediately afterward, the bullet grazed the spot where Su Ming had just stood, hitting the ground and sending up a shower of gravel and dust. The other party had clearly anticipated that Su Ming would not surrender easily.