Cultivating through increasing my stats in America Chapter 370 - 226: Pursuit and Counterkill

Soon, in the city closest to the Masai Mara grasslands, another group of "Crystal Guard" received news that an unidentified person was driving towards the city attempting to escape.

Holger Geller also received the ssage along with them.

Receiving the ssage at this mont also ant that the battle for the [Psychic Crystal] had been decided; otherwise, communication would definitely have been lost.

When Holger Geller learned that the crystal was stolen by an unidentified person, he wasn’t as angry as one might expect, largely because he had already vented his anger when the news first leaked.

Knowing that more people were aware of the location brought with it more variables, Holger Geller had already anticipated this outco.

And when he saw another ssage that the main person responsible for this operation had actually stationed himself in the city next to the Masai Mara grasslands, he didn’t know whether to cry or laugh.

On one hand, he wondered why he hadn’t realized sooner that this guy was a cowardly fool, and on the other, because his two groups were conveniently sandwiching the escaping unknown person, he thought there might actually be a chance to snatch back the goods.

anwhile, Terry Cram, the person in charge of the operation and leader of another group of "Crystal Guard," instinctively criticized Joseph upon hearing the news, attempting to shift the bla onto them.

Of course, he didn’t dare to speak too harshly, well aware that if Joseph really got angry, he might actually kill him.

Similarly, after the initial panic over the potential failure of the mission, there was also the pleasant surprise that perhaps they’d have a chance to turn things around.

"Everyone, get moving, soone seems eager to walk right into our hands, let’s give them a surprise."

"More than twenty of us against one, the advantage is ours."

...

When Joseph received the ssage sent back by Terry Cram, he didn’t get angry at all; instead, he imdiately showed the ssage on his device to his team mbers.

"What did I say? He would definitely talk like that, right? When such a problem arises, it’s all our fault, and yet he still has the cheek to say it’s lucky he stayed outside the Masai Mara grasslands."

Several mbers, dusted with blood, gunpowder, and dirt, after reading it, remained silent.

"Terry Cram should let a vulture peck at his guts for once; maybe then he’ll stop talking like he’s full of shit," said an Arab team mber, the first to curse out loud.

With soone leading the way, the others also beca agitated, each curse more offensive than the last.

Joseph chuckled, gestured with both hands to calm them, and then slowly started to speak:

"Guys, don’t get too upset, Terry Cram’s recognition might be awaiting them after all."

"After all, I reported an unidentified person sneaking in during our operation and stealing the crystal, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with my report, right? Also, because we pursued the intruder, we engaged in a firefight; these are all facts."

"As for how he will judge the situation, it’s up to him now. I think when faced with such a grand recognition, he should be able to use his own initiative."

Upon hearing Joseph’s words, everyone gradually gleaned so implications that could not be said outright.

"Boss, it does seem so; this [Grim Reaper], if nothing unexpected happens, is probably not going to confront us. Maybe Terry Cram really could snatch back this achievent."

The Arab team mber also showed a malicious grin.

As they discussed the matter, the vehicle suddenly jolted violently, making them tense up and grip their guns right away.

"Everyone, don’t panic; it was just the vehicle running over a sharp stone, causing our front tire to lose so air. There won’t be any safety issues, but it looks like we might have to reduce our speed further," said Xiao Hei from the front row of the vehicle, turning around with a white-toothed smile.

...

By now, Li Ang had already driven back to where he had originally parked his vehicle, fully aware that it was probably being tracked, but he wasn’t concerned.

Unless the opposition decided to bomb him with missiles—which he’d rather not consider.

Upon reaching the location, Li Ang imdiately opted to switch vehicles and drove back in a used car he had initially purchased.

The deeper he drove into the city, the less pressure Li Ang felt, as the denser the population, the stricter the restrictions on weapons of mass destruction; in such conditions, his survival was hardly in question.

Moreover, having absorbed the [Psychic Crystal], once he changed his clothes and blended into the crowd, who would know who he was?

At this point, he had two options: one was to change into civilian clothes and drive back to the city as an ordinary person, and the other was to continue wearing his current clothes and kill anyone who tried to stop him.

Li Ang didn’t spend much ti considering before discarding the first option; after all, with the item worth hundreds of millions of US Dollars in play, if soone ca to block him now, even if it were just an ordinary person, they would likely be detained for a thorough search; they wouldn’t miss any opportunity.