PCJ – Chapter 656 Hidden Danger

“They all misunderstood. They have no idea how terrifying you are. But all that has nothing to do with me anymore,” Roger’s eyes suddenly flashed with a fierce light.

But the next moment, he looked at Zhang Jiaohua fearfully: “W-what did you do to me?”

Roger was hiding a bomb on his body—if he pressed a trigger on himself, it would explode violently. But Zhang Jiaohua didn’t give him that chance. The moment Roger thought about it, Zhang had already immobilized him. This kind of Taoist magic was something a foreigner like Roger couldn’t possibly understand.

Zhang pulled Roger’s hand away and saw it was nearly touching a button-like device. With a wave of his hand, the device turned to ashes. Then, with another gesture, a strange object appeared in Zhang’s hand. Zhang quickly tore a piece of Roger’s clothing and wrapped the object in it. It was a miniature bomb used by agents—about the size of a piece of chewing gum but extremely powerful. However, in Zhang’s hands, it was like a lump of clay—he waved his hand again and it turned into fine dust, scattering into the air.

For cultivators, the “alchemy” technique to turn stone into gold was not profound. At Zhang’s level, he could perform such a feat. But it was still quite mana-consuming, so few cultivators would bother to transmute gold objects just for money.

To cultivators, money itself wasn’t valuable; spiritual energy was the true hard currency. Which cultivator would waste their spiritual power just for money?

Zhang lifted Roger up, who was like a rag doll in his hands, and headed upstairs.

The abandoned warehouse was quite large, with many office rooms. Zhang kicked open one and threw Roger inside.

Two “mountain herding dogs” immediately loyally guarded Roger.

“If he tries any funny business again, let the dogs tear him apart alive. But don’t let him die too quickly!” Zhang ordered the dogs.

Only then did Zhang contact Mei Qing: “Teacher Mei, don’t worry. The person has been found. Everything’s fine. I still have some things to handle here. I’ll come over once I’m done.”

After hanging up, Zhang whistled. Soon, the mountain herding dogs and black cats started dragging the American operatives surveilling outside one by one into the factory.

Zhang had no pity for these people, and the dogs and cats certainly didn’t hesitate to kill them if needed.

In the end, about a dozen to twenty people were dragged in at once, showing how seriously the American research institute was taking this operation. Sending so many agents to Beijing in one go meant heavy stakes and costs regardless of success.

These surveillers were far less important than Roger and James. Zhang threw each one into separate rooms before going back to interrogate James.

“Have you made up your mind? If you can’t prove your value, I’ll let you experience what it feels like to be eaten alive by dogs,” Zhang said.

“No! You can’t do this! I’m a diplomat, with diplomatic immunity. Even your government can only deport me. What you’re doing is illegal and will cause diplomatic conflict!” James panicked.

“Sorry, I’m not an official. Besides, no one knows you’re in my hands. If these dogs eat you clean, not a bone left, who’ll know you died here?” Zhang replied.

“No, no, my people know I’m here. If I disappear, they’ll know you did it,” James worried.

“Evidence? Your men have all been caught and brought here—18 of you total. You sure someone escaped?” Zhang said.

“Who are you?” James was getting more scared.

“You waste too much of my time with nonsense. You must be punished,” Zhang said. As soon as he finished, a mountain herding dog lunged and tore a chunk of flesh off James. The bloody wound dripped fresh blood continuously.

“Ah! Devil! You’re a devil!” James screamed.

“What will your next group do when they come?” Zhang asked.

“That traitor Roger! He’s turned,” James snarled.

“Seems you really have no value left,” Zhang said, slowly walking toward the door. Every step, the dogs tore more flesh from James, who howled in pain.

“I won’t waste more time asking. If you have anything to say, speak now. Otherwise, every step I take closer to the door brings you closer to death,” Zhang warned.

“No, no! You can’t do this! Damn you, devil!” James yelled.

Zhang ignored him and kept stepping toward the door.

The dogs took turns gnawing on James, growing more brutal and skilled.

“Stop, stop! You’ll kill me!” James was barely holding on.

“So you better prove your value quickly. Once I step out that door, you lose your chance to survive,” Zhang said, stepping forward again.

“Ah! Stop! Stop! Devil! I beg you, don’t leave! I’ll tell you everything!” James pleaded.

“I already know what Roger knows. So don’t waste time. If you can’t give me believable info, your value will plummet,” Zhang said.

“I’m the leader of this operation. But now we’ve failed. Next time, I’ll have to give my spot to a newcomer,” James said.

“You lost so many men this time. Will you keep sending people?” Zhang asked.

James nodded. “Your experimental results have been confirmed as the most threatening future superweapon by the super soldier research lab. No matter the cost, we must bring you back to America.”

“So even if you fail, suffer huge casualties, you still won’t stop? You’ll continue the mission?” Zhang said, frustrated. These people posed no direct threat to him but would try to harm those close to him.