Chapter 65: Deep Sea Prison

The night descended, and the city's lights appeared faint under the distant scanning devices of the deep-sea submarine. The submarine lay hidden beneath the ocean, like a sleeping monster, quietly waiting for its next move. Su Wanqing was held captive inside the submarine, surrounded by the muffled sounds of water pressure and the low growl of machinery. Her hands were bound behind her back, tightly fixed to the cold metal chair, but her eyes had not lost their sharpness.

A few days ago, with the core members of the criminal organization being captured one after another, the mastermind behind the scenes finally showed signs of panic. This person knew well that if extreme measures were not taken, their entire plan would collapse. Therefore, they personally orchestrated Su Wanqing's kidnapping and brought her onto this modified deep-sea submarine, hiding it in the deepest part of the ocean.

The interior of the submarine was complex, with narrow passages and fully equipped areas, most of which had been converted into spaces for combat or escape. The submarine's control room had little lighting, only emitting a cold blue glow, giving an oppressive feeling. It was a massive steel prison, completely isolating them from the outside world.

After learning about Su Wanqing's disappearance, Lu Chenzhou was filled with anxiety, but he did not give up hope. He quickly expanded the search and rescue area, cooperating with the Navy's special forces, using satellite images and oceanic data analysis to pinpoint the location of the submarine. The deep-sea submarine was the criminal organization's secret base and their final line of defense. Only by destroying this hidden lair at the bottom of the sea could the threat be eradicated.

Working closely with the special forces commander, Lu Chenzhou led the team to silently infiltrate the waters. After locating the submarine, they used sonar equipment to set up a detection network to track its movements. Sounds in the deep sea traveled extremely slowly, and any disturbance would be precisely captured. Lu Chenzhou, using an urgently upgraded tactical detector, gradually narrowed the submarine's movement range to within two hundred meters.

However, he knew this mission was not simply a rescue operation. The submarine's shell was solid, and its counter-surveillance technology was advanced. A direct assault would undoubtedly give the enemy the best opportunity for retaliation. To ensure the mission's secrecy, Lu Chenzhou decided to use a flanking tactic, waiting for the perfect moment.

Meanwhile, Su Wanqing was held in a sealed room inside the submarine, with two armed guards standing outside. She was calculating every possible way to escape. Before her was a laboratory filled with high-tech equipment and chemical reagents, originally used for illegal experiments and weapon manufacturing. She carefully observed everything in the room, searching for any opportunity to use.

As time passed, the submarine began to accelerate into deeper waters, moving farther from land. Su Wanqing knew that if she couldn't find a way to escape in this deep sea, everything would be over. A thought flashed in her mind—the submarine's chemical reagent storage. The flammable and explosive chemicals might be her breakthrough.

She cautiously approached the experiment table, using her years of knowledge in chemistry to quickly analyze the reagents before her. She discovered a liquid that could trigger a rapid chemical reaction, and by igniting it, it could create massive chaos, even destroying parts of the submarine's structure. She carefully poured the liquid into a makeshift container, preparing to execute her plan.

Just as she adjusted the liquid proportions, the guards outside suddenly made a movement. Su Wanqing quickly hid the container and adjusted her posture, pretending nothing had happened. The guard opened the door, gave her a cold glance, and then shut the door again.

"I'll give you three more days," the guard said coldly.

Su Wanqing suppressed the tension in her heart, knowing that these three days were her last chance to escape. She understood that if the enemy launched an attack, she would never be able to escape. She had to act quickly.

At the same time, Lu Chenzhou had finished setting up the final detection equipment around the submarine. He maintained contact with the special forces via radio, quietly directing the team to approach the submarine. To avoid detection by the submarine's counter-surveillance system, he chose to strike within its blind spots.

At the submarine's rear, the special forces divers used underwater propulsion devices to silently approach, preparing to take control of the submarine's mechanical systems as quickly as possible.

"Stay alert, wait for my signal," Lu Chenzhou whispered, his eyes sharp as a hawk's.

At this moment, everything inside the submarine seemed to be falling into a tense atmosphere. The mastermind behind the criminal organization realized that time was running out, so he began to accelerate his actions, trying to retaliate with their ultimate weapon.

And just then, Su Wanqing finally found her breakthrough. She carefully placed the chemical liquid container near the submarine's main control room and activated the device. With a loud boom, a strong burst of light and smoke erupted inside the submarine, and the entire vessel went into a brief state of chaos.

In that instant, Lu Chenzhou and the special forces members quickly entered the submarine, infiltrating the interior through prearranged passages. The battle broke out instantly, with Lu Chenzhou leading the team into the main control room, where they found the mastermind attempting to escape. Without any extra words, Lu Chenzhou locked onto the target and delivered the final blow.

After a brief but intense confrontation, Lu Chenzhou successfully subdued the mastermind and brought him back to shore. Meanwhile, Su Wanqing was rescued in time, following the final distress signal from the submarine's control system.

The two successfully escaped, and the submarine was eventually forced to surface, becoming a useless pile of scrap metal. The threats in the deep sea vanished along with the submarine's sinking.

Lu Chenzhou and Su Wanqing stood on the shore, watching the sunrise. Though they had survived a great ordeal, they knew the shadows over this city had not fully dissipated.