As soon as Zhu Fan arrived, he unapologetically killed a target, his moves so swift and ruthless that Xiaofan was utterly shocked.

Despite his surprise, Xiaofan quickly joined the fray.

Altogether, there were five members infiltrating the perimeter, no need for any courtesies, just kill outright.

To kill such agents in an instant, Xiaofan knew he could do it too, but if he were to face off against Zhu Fan, what would his chances of winning be?

"Hmm, not a bad reaction. Out of all the team leaders, you're the first one here."

Looking at the two corpses lying in front of Xiaofan, Zhu Fan nonchalantly remarked to him.

"I think they didn't come because they felt it was unnecessary, as long as I, the fool, thought help was needed." Xiaofan replied while looking at the three corpses in front of Zhu Fan.

"Continue rigorous monitoring, absolutely no flies can be allowed to enter the research facility."

"Yes."

Tonight's incident was no accident; Zhu Fan wasn't stupid. Since the research facility was exposed, he must have another plan.

After Xiaofan's shift ended, he returned home only to hear Li San telling him that Li Kuo wanted to speak with him.

So, Xiaofan hurriedly went to contact Li Kuo.

"There is a large-scale transfer of funds from Dongwu, and it seems likely that in a week, Dongwu Group will become nothing but an empty shell."

"Transfer? Where have the funds been transferred to? Is it a new base?" Xiaofan asked with a frown.

"No, the new base is not yet operational, and most of the funds have been moved overseas."

"That's bad, we must speed up our operations. Have Han and the others returned?"

"They are expected to return tomorrow. What's going on?"

"The situation has changed; Zhu Fan might be planning to run."

"Run? How is that possible, with such a large headquarters and research facility?" Li Kuo asked, somewhat incredulous.

"I should have figured it out earlier. After the destruction of the Four Gates, a single headquarters can't sustain the entire Red Butterfly for long just relying on Dongwu Group. So Zhu Fan planned to leave most of the elites behind while sending newcomers to establish a new base. Also, with the research facility being targeted, why stay and wait to be surrounded?"

"What should we do now?"

"Inform Han, Ren Ying, and Xiaolei to return as soon as possible, preferably tonight. Let Yanhuang Soul take care of cleaning up the new site. You keep monitoring Dongwu's financial situation."

"Do we need to block Dongwu's funds?"

"Hmm? Do you have a way?" Xiaofan asked, slightly surprised.

"I do, but doing so would be illegal."

"Hmm?"

"Haha, alright, I was just joking to ease your tension. Compared to taking down Red Butterfly, this is not something to fuss over."

"Record my fingerprint, memorize the password, and the entry code..."

"Seriously? Who came up with such a quirky code?" Li Kuo couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing Xiaofan's code.

"Who else but this book's author, that nutcase. I can't wait for them to come back. I'll go over the plan with you now. There's a person here, holding keys to many secret rooms. When the time comes, I'll have Li San cooperate with you all, after that........."

Zhu Fan planning to escape is probably only something Xiaofan could foresee within the entire Red Butterfly.

At this critical juncture, he must immediately leave this trouble spot. Over time, his success was mostly due to the development of HLY007. There were many around him he couldn't trust, like the doctor who died by Bai Xue's hands, who secretly took the documents home and passed them to others.

The Federation Bureau being able to track them here wasn't due to their powerful information network? Absolutely not, it was because they got intel from Japan and then traced it to XG.

Everyone wants a piece of the HLY007 pie. But in the end, who will emerge as the victor?

If Xiaofan knew that the small card Shen Zuimo handed him was not a recording of a meteor shower but the entire research outcomes of HLY007, he'd be the biggest winner in all this. However, that's just on the surface; what use does Xiaofan have for that thing? What he wants is just an ordinary, peaceful life, alongside Shen Zuimo, which is a must.

Meanwhile, at Uncle Zhong's place.

"Hi, I know what to do now. Alright, the Sakura Squad and Beiyin Style are all here; once the research is successful, I'll immediately send someone to seize it."

Putting down the phone, Uncle Zhong turned to look at a man and a woman kneeling before him.

Both were in their forties, dressed like ordinary people. The only characteristic was the cold gleam in their eyes.

"Here's the defense layout of the research facility, study it clearly. Once the research data emerges, you'll act immediately."

"Yes, Executor."

Coincidentally, at the Federation Bureau's temporary outpost in XG.

"Colonel, we've just lost contact with five operatives infiltrating the research institute; it's feared they're in peril."

"****, notify everyone to closely monitor the research facility's movements and also track Zhu Fan's whereabouts."

"Colonel, although we know Zhu Fan is the boss of Red Butterfly, none of us have seen his real face. Time is short; do you think we should liaise with the higher-ups?"

"The higher-ups have already started investigating. If there's any news, it will be communicated immediately."

These people all want to monopolize the new drug, HLY007, meaning they're unwilling to share. Whoever grabs it first claims it.

Yet, one must admire Zhu Fan's remarkable intelligence.

If Xiaofan's previous conclusion is correct, then Zhu Fan is indeed considering escaping XG and will act swiftly, not waiting for HLY007 to be completed before leaving.

Yes, as long as he has money, as long as he still controls these documents, research can continue, Red Butterfly can still thrive. His intent to control Dongwu's shares was for this, and withdrawing most of the Four Gates' funds, along with scamming eighty billion, if Xiaofan hadn't disrupted, he could gather more funds to start anew. By then, assassins would no longer matter; his kingdom would completely be built by the new drug HLY007.

So, at this moment, Zhu Fan is sitting cross-legged, sipping red wine, quietly awaiting that moment's arrival.

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