"Looks like they're faster than you thought."
Li Feng's jaw tightened. Without hesitation, he gave the order—
"Fall back. Take Shen Qiu with us."
But before his men could move—
BOOM!
The warehouse doors were kicked open.
A tall figure stepped in, gun raised, eyes cold and unreadable.
Li Chuan.
His gaze locked onto Li Feng. His voice was steady, filled with quiet menace.
"Let him go."
Li Feng turned around slowly, a smirk forming.
"Li Chuan," he said smoothly. "Long time no see."
Tension crackled in the air. The gleam of gunmetal flashed under the dim light.
The real battle was about to begin.
Here's your Chapter 19 translation with no Chinese characters and a cinematic, intense feel:The dim warehouse smelled of rust and damp concrete. A single flickering light cast unsteady shadows across the cracked floor.
Shen Qiu sat tied to a chair, his wrists bound behind him. A thin layer of sweat covered his forehead, but his eyes remained sharp as he looked up at the man standing before him—Li Feng.
His voice was hoarse, but his tone carried a hint of mockery.
"Li Feng, what do you want?"
"If it's the encrypted files from the Ghost Shadow Project, you already have them, don't you?"
Li Feng chuckled and took a step closer, leaning slightly forward.
"Shen Qiu, you should know by now—we want more than just those files."
Shen Qiu stayed silent, his expression unreadable.
Li Feng straightened up, his voice calm yet firm.
"The 'Dark Path' inside Floating Light Financial Data Center. You know where it is, don't you?"
The air inside the warehouse felt heavier.
Shen Qiu was quiet for a moment before letting out a short laugh.
"You people really are stupid, aren't you?" he said, his tone laced with sarcasm.
"Even if I knew, do you think I would just tell you?"
Li Feng didn't get angry. Instead, he smiled slightly. He raised a finger and tapped it against Shen Qiu's forehead.
"You, of all people, should know that in this world, information is the most expensive currency."
"You can refuse, but do you truly understand the cost of that refusal?"
Shen Qiu's expression barely changed, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes.
Li Feng took his time, walking to a nearby chair. He sat down and lit a cigarette, watching the smoke curl in the stale air.
"Three years ago, you disappeared."
"No one knew where you went."
"But we investigated. After the Ghost Shadow Project was shut down, a batch of core technology was secretly transferred elsewhere."
"And you, Shen Qiu, were the one who handled that transfer."
Silence.
Li Feng exhaled slowly, his voice almost casual.
"Which means, you not only know about the 'Dark Path' inside Floating Light Financial, but you might also still have the most critical Ghost Shadow data."
Shen Qiu finally spoke, his tone slow and measured.
"If you really understand Ghost Shadow…" he said, "then you should know—some things, once you touch them… no one can escape."
Li Feng's eyes narrowed slightly as he studied Shen Qiu's face. Then, after a moment, he chuckled.
"So, what you're saying is…" he mused. "You'd rather let all of us die than save yourself?"
Shen Qiu smirked.
"Li Feng, you always think you're the smartest one in the room."
"But sometimes, the smart ones die faster than the fools."
Li Feng's expression darkened slightly.
He stood up again, stepping closer. His voice was low, deliberate.
"Tell me, Shen Qiu…" he said, a smirk playing at his lips. "What do you think Li Chuan will do?"
Shen Qiu's eyes flickered.
"He should be on his way here soon," Li Feng continued. "But the real question is… can he save you in time?"
Meanwhile, Li Chuan and his team closed in.
A black SUV sped through the empty streets, cutting through the silence of the night. Inside, Cheng Mo scrolled through the tactical tablet in his hands, analyzing the latest location data.
"Based on his last communication log, Shen Qiu should be somewhere in this area."
Su Man frowned.
"Are you sure it was Li Feng who took him?"
"Who else?" Li Chuan's voice was steady. "The Ghost Shadow Project involves too many powerful players, but Li Feng has been manipulating things from the shadows. He won't let Shen Qiu go."
Cheng Mo scoffed. "So do we just storm in and grab him?"
Li Chuan's eyes stayed locked on the road ahead. "No. First, we confirm Shen Qiu's status. Then we strike."
Su Man nodded. "Li Feng won't kill him right away—he still needs whatever's inside his head."
Cheng Mo checked his gun and smirked. "Then we take advantage of that."
The SUV made a sharp turn, entering an abandoned industrial zone. Through the windshield, the team spotted a run-down warehouse in the distance.
Li Chuan's expression hardened. "That's the place."
The SUV screeched to a halt.
Cheng Mo loaded his weapon. "How are we doing this?"
Li Chuan took a breath. "We scout first, locate Shen Qiu. Once we confirm his location, we move in."
Inside the Warehouse – The Final Move.
Shen Qiu remained bound to the chair, while Li Feng's patience wore thin.
"Shen Qiu, I'll ask one last time."
"Tell me the location of the 'Dark Path,' and maybe—just maybe—I'll let you live."
Shen Qiu suddenly let out a quiet laugh.
"Li Feng, you know what's the biggest joke?"
Li Feng raised an eyebrow. "Tell me."
Shen Qiu smirked, his voice low but sharp.
"You think you're controlling the game."
"But the truth is… you're just another piece on the board."
Li Feng's smirk faded. His expression turned unreadable.
Then—
BANG! BANG! BANG!
Gunfire erupted outside.
"Shit! We're under attack!" one of the black-clad guards shouted.
Li Feng's head snapped toward the entrance, his expression darkening.
"Li Chuan…" he muttered.
Shen Qiu smirked again.