The bullet pierced Qi Tongwei's shoulder, blood instantly staining his uniform red.
"Tongwei!" Gao Yuliang exclaimed in shock and guilt.
Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, Qi Tongwei would pay such a heavy price for him.
"Teacher, I'm fine." Qi Tongwei gritted his teeth, enduring the pain, and struggled to get up.
This was not the time for sentimentality, they had to get out of this predicament quickly.
In the instant the bullet whizzed past, countless images flashed through Qi Tongwei's mind - the days and nights he had spent with Gao Yuliang, the days they had fought side-by-side for their ideals, and the past that had once brought him so much pain.
This time, he was not only fighting for Gao Yuliang, but also for the home that had been destroyed by drugs, for the innocent victims, he had to completely eradicate this evil root.
Under the command of Feng Wanchun, the head of the Yantai Public Security Bureau, the convoy quickly changed direction, heading towards the area with the most intense gunfire.
Ignoring the injury to his shoulder, Qi Tongwei jumped out of the car, holding a pistol, and charged into the chaotic battlefield.
Every move revealed his hatred for the enemy.
In the chaos, Qi Tongwei saw a familiar figure - the "Monkey" who had betrayed him, causing his family's ruin.
"Monkey" saw Qi Tongwei, a flicker of panic crossed his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, raising his gun and firing at Qi Tongwei.
Qi Tongwei rolled, dodging the bullet, and at the same time aimed at "Monkey's" heart, pulling the trigger.
The gunshot rang out, "Monkey" was not injured.
Qi Tongwei did not stop, he continued to charge towards the hiding place of the Lone Eagle Ridge drug trafficking group.
There, he encountered an even more dangerous figure - the "Professor."
"Professor" was the mastermind behind the Lone Eagle Ridge drug trafficking group, a hidden wise man.
Seeing Qi Tongwei, a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes, but there was more caution and hostility.
The two stared at each other for a long time, finally, the "Professor" decided to take action against this threat to him personally.
In the depths of Lone Eagle Ridge, the night was as black as ink, the wind carried the sound of tense breaths.
Qi Tongwei was alone, facing the last line of defense of the entire Lone Eagle Ridge drug trafficking group.
Blood was still flowing from his shoulder.
"Professor" stood on the observation platform at the top of the mountain, playing with a delicate jade ring in his hand, his eyes deep and cold, as if he could see through everything.
Looking at Qi Tongwei from afar, he couldn't help but feel a surge of respect.
This young man not only had extraordinary talent and courage, but also a determination to fight for justice.
However, the "Professor" knew that between him and Qi Tongwei, it was no longer a simple battle between good and evil.
There was an untold past between them.
Years ago, Qi Tongwei was a fledgling policeman, while the "Professor" was his mentor, a respected veteran of the police force.
The two had fought together on the front lines of the drug war, achieving great feats.
However, a mission that went wrong left the "Professor" consumed with self-blame and pain.
He began to doubt his abilities, doubt the world.
To escape the pain in his heart, he chose betrayal and took the path of crime.
And Qi Tongwei was the only survivor of that failure.
He had witnessed his mentor's downfall, and the pain and anger in his heart were unspeakable.
He vowed to bring the "Professor" to justice with his own hands, to seek justice for his mentor, for the innocent victims.
Now, the two stood face-to-face again.
Qi Tongwei steadily approached the mountaintop, while the "Professor" waited quietly for his arrival.
This confrontation would be their final battle.
"Professor" took a deep breath and clasped the jade ring tightly in his hand.
He couldn't escape anymore.
"Come, Tongwei," he said softly, "Let's settle this."
The night grew deeper, the peak of Lone Eagle Ridge seemed to be swallowed by darkness, leaving only the silhouettes of Qi Tongwei and the "Professor" facing each other.
"Professor" slowly stood up, his face devoid of expression, like a stagnant pool of water.
He gazed at Qi Tongwei, as if searching for a trace of the past.
"You've changed, Tongwei," he said softly, his voice trembling slightly, "You've become so firm, so determined."
Qi Tongwei didn't answer, he just stared silently at the "Professor."
"You're wrong, Professor," Qi Tongwei finally spoke, "I've never changed, it's just that you've never truly understood me. I've always believed that justice will prevail over evil, that light will dispel darkness."
"Professor" was slightly taken aback, he hadn't expected Qi Tongwei to say such a thing.
He took a long look at Qi Tongwei, then slowly raised the gun in his hand.
Qi Tongwei didn't back down, he stepped forward, facing the muzzle.
As Qi Tongwei got closer, the "Professor's" hand holding the gun trembled slightly, as if, at this moment, his heart was also experiencing unprecedented struggle.
However, Qi Tongwei was not afraid.
Monkey suddenly became afraid and ran away.
In his early twenties, he came from this barren mountain gully, but possessed extraordinary strength and physique.
Monkey was agile, but on this rugged mountain path, his speed was clearly no match for Qi Tongwei.
He ran as he looked back, his eyes full of fear and despair.
Qi Tongwei pursued relentlessly, his eyes sharp, as if he could see through the darkness.
The sound of his heartbeat echoed through the night, intertwining with the chirping of insects and birds in the forest, forming a tense symphony.
His breathing was heavy and strong, each breath seemed to be gathering strength for the coming confrontation.
Finally, on a narrow mountain path, Qi Tongwei caught up with Monkey.