There were many things before that seemed normal and without any flaws.

But now, at this moment, a new conclusion has been reached.

And this new conclusion sounds so outrageous!

But it's this outrageous conclusion that might be the most likely true situation!

"Hehehehe..."

An unpleasant laugh interrupted Zhang Feng's thoughts.

Zhang Feng once again curled his lips.

Why do villains always like to laugh like that, do normal people laugh this way?

I don't know, I really don't know.

The Evil Cultivator began to speak:

"In this situation, is it you who punish me, or I who punish you?"

The Evil Cultivator looked with interest at Qin Huan, who was tied up and thrown on the ground, and said lightly:

"Captain of the Special Ninth Bureau, Qin Huan, Ms. Qin, is now in my hands."

Oh gosh!

Zhang Feng exclaimed in his heart: "I didn't expect Qin Huan to be the captain, such a high-ranking official!"

"If you want to survive, you have to exchange my disciple for it, can you understand, Captain Qin?"

"Hmph!" Qin Huan responded coldly to the Evil Cultivator's "proposal", and then continued:

"Don't dream! Even if I die here, the Special Ninth Bureau won't release anyone you want!"

"Hey, Captain Qin!" The Evil Cultivator spoke as if he had control over Qin Huan:

"You are in my hands now, it's not up to you whether people are released, it's up to the others in your Special Ninth Bureau!"

Listening to the Evil Cultivator's words, Qin Huan gritted her back teeth, her face icy cold.

Indeed, there was no way to contact her Special Ninth Bureau people or relay any orders in this den of thieves.

If she really became a hostage, she wasn't confident whether others would forsake her for greater good.

But, at this moment, she couldn't let the Evil Cultivator see that her confidence was waning.

So, she chose to change the subject.

She directly snorted coldly at the Evil Cultivator above:

"Stop spouting nonsense!"

"Where is Zhang Feng?! What did you do to Zhang Feng?!"

Zhang Feng?

Standing outside and peeping in, trying to see if Qin Huan had any secrets, Zhang Feng was clearly taken aback.

This woman obviously didn't know what had transpired.

She must have realized she was taken here and hadn't been met by the "team" she expected.

And since she hadn't seen him, she subconsciously assumed he had been exposed and was in danger?

Then, a bizarre expression appeared on his face, but with a trace of warmth in his eyes.

Even though Qin Huan came to investigate him.

Even though Qin Huan hid many things from him.

But now, facing her own peril, she was still concerned about his safety?

Whether sincere or not.

Being able to say such words at this moment at least made it somewhat comforting for him.

However, inside the ring-shaped building, when the Evil Cultivator heard Qin Huan's words, he was clearly startled:

"Zhang Feng?"

His tone was full of confusion.

Then he asked:

"Who is Zhang Feng?"

When Qin Huan heard the Evil Cultivator's words, she paused, showing some surprise in her eyes.

He didn't know who Zhang Feng was?

Could it be that Zhang Feng hadn't encountered any danger yet?

Was it just that something else delayed him?

Anyway, it was evident that the Evil Cultivator was hearing the name "Zhang Feng" for the first time.

That should prove Zhang Feng's safety, right?

Having deduced this, Qin Huan visibly relaxed with a glint of light in her eyes.

Whether she had trouble or not was no longer important; Zhang Feng must not be dragged into it.

But just then.

From the beginning until now, crouching down with their heads low, not daring to breathe loudly were Brother Ji and Brother Gou, who exchanged a glance.

Then, Brother Ji slowly raised his head and meekly spoke:

"Reporting to Master..."

Upon hearing this voice, the Evil Cultivator's eyes clearly showed displeasure, but he still turned to look at Brother Ji kneeling on the ground.

But upon seeing Brother Ji, his eyes noticeably narrowed, even a subconscious twitch uncontrollably tugged at the corner of his eye.

Because Brother Ji's appearance was just...

Thick bandages wrapped around a big head, with a large bow tied on top.

The look really had a bit of... girlishness? Adorable?

But if it were just purely adorable, it would have been fine.

Why is there a clock-like red mark in the center of the face exposed through the bandages?

"What kind of appearance is this?"

Even the Evil Cultivator couldn't help blurting this out at Brother Ji.

Brother Ji also felt bitter!

Good grief, having knelt here all this time, you just now notice this look of mine?

Bitter at heart, he could only silently grieve.

Of course, he dared not voice it.

Faced with Master's question, he could only answer:

"Master… this matter is complicated, but I..."

"Then don't speak!"

Who knew that the Evil Cultivator wouldn't care at all and would directly ask:

"Just say, what were you going to tell me earlier!"

Brother Ji genuinely felt bitter!

Asked by you, yet prevented by you again?

Fine!

I'll just answer whatever you want to hear!

Brother Ji was already regretting having opened his mouth.

"This Zhang Feng, we've heard of him, they're said to be a forensic scientist in B City, solving strange cases in a short time! Their methods are very clever!"

"Our Cheng Bing in D City was caught because of him."

The Evil Cultivator halted: "Who is Cheng Bing?"

Cheng Bing really had the misfortune, trying to protect you even while inside the cell, only for you to not even know who he is?

Feeling bitter, others coldly remarked:

"An important figure... not important, but Master, a mole we planted in the Hai City Branch reported to me before, saying he suspected this Zhang Feng had infiltrated us internally. I already sent people to look for him, and so far... there's been no trace."

"No trace? What use are you?!" The Evil Cultivator suddenly roared in anger.

Scaring Brother Ji and his three companions into prostrating on the ground, trembling in fear!

Brother Ji quickly raised his voice:

"Master, calm down, Master, calm down, Ayang, who has seen Zhang Feng before, is outside now. I sent him to look, but he found nothing, so Zhang Feng hasn't infiltrated us."

"Therefore, Master, rest assured, no one will disturb today's ritual!"

Upon hearing Brother Ji's trembling words, the Evil Cultivator's expression noticeably relaxed, and he appeared much calmer.

Only, they hadn't noticed the peculiar look in the bound Qin Huan's eyes.

But suddenly, the Evil Cultivator raised his head and glanced through the transparent ceiling!

His eyes glittered as he said, "Time's up!"

It seemed he temporarily put everything aside, directly opening his arms wide!

The moment he opened his arms, there came the whooshing sound of the wind from the golden tip of the Pyramid.

His clothing and hair were swept up in the wind.

The "rustling" sound continuously came.

Clearly, it was the sound of wreaths and similar items placed around the Pyramid being blown by the wind.

The Evil Cultivator's face lit with excitement, and he didn't forget to say to Qin Huan:

"Weren't you always wanting to know how we can possess endless life? Hahaha!"

"Captain Qin, today, I'll show you!"

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