"Sigh—here's the situation. Jade Yu and her team managed to take out the spy and recover the stolen intel, but during their retreat, they were tracked by reinforcements. The other side is from JS, and worst of all, they've hired a powerful Thai sorcerer to help. Now Jade Yu and her team are trapped deep in the Burmese mountains—territory controlled by Nick Carter, the notorious drug lord. According to the latest intel from Xun Xiangxiang, JS has secretly contacted Nick Carter, promising him huge benefits, and he's agreed to help them. Carter has already sent his private army into the mountains to help search for Jade Yu and her team. They're surrounded and in grave danger! We need to go and rescue them immediately!" Fiona Tang said anxiously.
"Oh, so it's Nick Carter again? Looks like this time I'll really have to go into Myanmar and deal with him!" Shawn Young remarked.
"Wait, you know Nick Carter too?" Fiona Tang asked in surprise.
"I've met him once. Coincidentally, I have another reason to go to Myanmar, which also involves Nick Carter. So this time, I'm planning to deal with him personally!" Shawn Young replied.
"Going up against Nick Carter in Myanmar is no easy feat! You know, he's practically a local king there—he's got his own territory, a private army, and a squad of elite mercenaries. Taking him on in his own backyard is going to be seriously tough!" Fiona Tang said.
"Yeah, I know. But as long as I can find Nick Carter himself, I've got a good shot!" Shawn Young replied confidently.
"True enough! By the way, Han Feng and I are leading a Dragonforce Tactical Team—we're about to take a helicopter to the border and cross into Myanmar. The last signal from Jade Yu's locator shows they're trapped somewhere deep in the Maizayang Special Zone in eastern Kachin, Myanmar, right under Nick Carter's control. Since the Americans are tracking them with military spy satellites, Jade Yu's team has shut off their locators. We'll have to rely on the secret codes they left behind to find them. If you can, head out for Myanmar right now!" Fiona Tang said, and Shawn Young could hear the helicopter's rotors roaring in the background.
Shawn Young asked her, "Okay, so how do you want me to coordinate with you?"
"Actually, the biggest threat to us in Myanmar is Nick Carter and his forces. If you can keep Carter busy, our rescue mission will go much smoother! Time's tight—use your Clairvoyant Light Technique to locate us when needed! We're boarding now, gotta go! See you soon—" Fiona Tang said, hanging up.
After Shawn Young hung up, Cheng Yuhan immediately asked with concern, "I heard you mention Jade Yu. Did something happen to her?"
"Uh—she ran into trouble in Myanmar, right in Nick Carter's territory. Since we're heading there anyway, we can help her out!" Shawn Young explained.
"What!? Jade Yu is actually in Myanmar? What kind of trouble is she in?" Rainie Cheng asked anxiously. She and Jade Swann are as close as sisters, so of course she's worried.
"It's urgent—hard to explain right now. We need to move out fast! And we have to find Nick Carter and Goldtooth!" Shawn Young said, then turned to Longhair: "Longhair, the mission's changed. If you help us out, not only can you wipe out your past crimes, but you'll be a hero for the country. I can tell you seriously—this mission is about national security! This is your chance to make a name for yourself! But it's also a lot more dangerous, so think carefully!"
Longhair perked up at the mention of 'national security,' and asked excitedly, "If I really help you guys, does that mean I'll be one of the good guys? If I could join a government agency, that's what my grandma has always dreamed of!"
Shawn Young hesitated, scratching his head, not daring to promise anything. Rainie Cheng jumped in, "Longhair, now's not the time to bargain. If you want to join a government agency, it depends on how you perform. I can tell you for sure—if you do well and make a big enough contribution, you've definitely got a shot! Shawn and I will both help you fight for that chance!"
"Oh! With your word, Officer Cheng, I'm relieved! I'll do my best to cooperate!" Longhair said, clearly moved.
Shawn Young added, "Yeah, Longhair, you're pretty skilled. If you help us pull this off, I'll use my connections to get you into a department! But we need to head out now! Longhair, what's the fastest way to get close to Goldtooth and Nick Carter?"
Longhair replied, "Right now, Goldtooth and Nick Carter are doing business at Mengla Casino City in the Maizayang Special Zone. The best way to get close is to work at the casino or pose as gamblers. I can take you across the border using secret channels! If you want to get close to Goldtooth and Carter, the safest way is to become casino staff—they need security and waiters right now. I used to be head of security there, so I can get us in as guards!"
Rainie Cheng said to Shawn Young, "Okay, let's get ready. Shawn, you pose as a security guard applicant, I'll go as a gambler, and Longhair can take us through the secret border crossing into Myanmar!"
Longhair looked at Rainie Cheng and said, "Uh—Officer Cheng, Goldtooth only told me to bring male gamblers and male staff, not female gamblers. So, it might not be convenient for you to come."
"Oh? Why aren't you allowed to bring female gamblers?" Rainie Cheng asked curiously.
"Well—last time, a female reporter snuck in disguised as a gambler to get a scoop and ended up hurting the casino's business. To prevent that from happening again, Goldtooth and the staff require extra checks for female gamblers. So Goldtooth only lets me bring trusted male gamblers across the border," Longhair explained.
"Oh! Then I'll just disguise myself as a man and go with you!" Rainie Cheng said confidently, trusting her 'Thousand Faces' disguise technique.
"Uh—Officer Cheng, even if you disguise yourself, it won't work. The casino's rules are way stricter now. Before entering, everyone goes through an X-ray machine and a full-body inspection—no exceptions!" Longhair said.
"Ah? That's really a hassle!" Rainie Cheng frowned.
"Rainie, here's the plan: Clearview City still needs someone capable to keep watch. You stay here and keep an eye on Howard Kay. I'll go to Myanmar with Longhair, and once we finish the mission, we'll come right back!" Shawn Young said.
"Well—looks like that's the only way. You guys be careful! If anything changes, keep me posted!" Rainie Cheng said.
Longhair nodded, "Don't worry, Officer Cheng. Over in the Maizayang Special Zone, they use China Mobile service, and there are lots of Chinese people there. The shops and lifestyle are almost the same as here, so if anything comes up, Mr. Shawn can call you anytime!"
"Good, that's settled! I'll stay in Clearview City. You two get ready and head out!" Rainie Cheng said, nodding.