Long Xiliang led the way around several corridors, seemingly searching for something without purpose, yet his stride was unwavering and organized. As he turned, a woman's figure appeared on the corridor to his right.
The lighting in the corridor was dim, and that woman clearly noticed Long Xiliang. She quickened her pace, wanting to shake him off.
"Chase!"
At Long Xiliang's command, his well-trained bodyguards rushed forward.
Lu Xiaoyou darted to the right, but after running a few steps, she came to a halt.
Shit! Dead end!
Walls surrounded her on three sides, and the only passable route had Long Xiliang's men charging through.
Yet before they reached Lu Xiaoyou, they heard Long Xiliang's voice through their Bluetooth earpieces.
"Stand down."
Upon hearing the order, the bodyguards didn't advance to capture Lu Xiaoyou but instead retreated.
As they withdrew to stand behind Long Xiliang, he instructed, "Go downstairs for now."
