Beneath the city’s starless sky, Lin Yue and Chen Xi navigated the labyrinthine streets cloaked in shadows. Their destination: a covert communications hub concealed within an unassuming café in the city center. Precision and stealth were imperative; a single misstep could spell disaster for their mission.
“Stay vigilant,” Lin Yue murmured, his sharp gaze scanning the dimly lit alleys for any sign of danger. “This area is bristling with surveillance.”
Chen Xi gave a curt nod, her hands deftly manipulating a small device designed to scramble tracking signals. “I’ve activated interference, but I’m not sure how long it’ll hold.”
As they rounded a corner, Lin Yue abruptly halted, his senses heightened.
“Wait,” he whispered, his voice barely audible. “I hear something.”
Chen Xi froze, her i
