"What?"
Upon hearing Dugu Jian's words, Zi Guang's expression changed drastically. He couldn't understand why Shen Lang could get Dugu Jian to act, nor could he fathom that Dugu Jian had a connection with Ye Shishi.
The Killing Dao Society feared no one, but Grandmaster Sword Cultivators like Dugu Jian were an exception, because her words were as good as deeds.
"How about it, surprised?"
After Zi Guang angrily closed the tablet, Shen Lang smiled and said, "Are you wondering how things turned out this way? You had everything planned out. Once we released Hyena and Qin Bianque, you'd kill Ye Shishi and quickly escape with them. I must say, your plan was excellent, but it ultimately failed."
"Shen Lang, how did you know where Ye Shishi was?"
Zi Guang looked at Shen Lang, his voice filled with confusion. "Ye Shishi's hiding place is very well concealed. Even the Wu Wei Bureau's resources wouldn't have been able to find her within three hours. How exactly did you find her?"
"It's all thanks to you. Didn't you provide the clue?"
Shen Lang smiled. "If you hadn't let me speak with Ye Shishi, I wouldn't have been able to find her in such a short time. But your biggest mistake was letting me call her."
"Of all the women I know, Ye Shishi isn't the most beautiful, but she is the most intelligent. In just a few years, she turned a bank on the verge of collapse into a giant of Nanling. Her intelligence accounts for eighty percent of that success."
Zi Guang's expression flickered with surprise, but he still insisted, "But Shishi didn't seem to say anything. I was listening the entire time you were on the phone with her. She didn't give you any hints, not even a single reminder."
"Furthermore, we blindfolded her when we captured her. Even if she wanted to provide any information, she couldn't. Shen Lang, you're bluffing, aren't you?"
"Zi Guang, I thought the Killing Dao Society sent a smart person, but it turns out you're still a fool."
Shen Lang yawned and smiled. "Since you're a dead man, I'll satisfy your curiosity and let you know how you lost."
"The reason I know Ye Shishi's whereabouts is because Ye Shishi mentioned wanting to go to Daocheng to play with me in the future. I never told her I wanted to go to Daocheng. So when she said that, I knew it was a signal."
"Nanling is known as 'Little Modu', where every inch of land is precious, and rice fields are rare. But rare doesn't mean nonexistent. In the eastern suburbs of Nanling, there's a patch of several hundred acres of rice paddies. Nanling has sufficient sunlight and temperature, with synchronized rain and heat, ensuring three harvests of rice per year. At this time of year, many people drive there to take photos and experience the fragrance of ten miles of rice flowers."
"Oh, and because young people really like that place, they call it Nanling's Daocheng. That's where Ye Shishi wanted to go, not where I wanted to go."
"After the call, on my way back to the Wu Wei Bureau, I had people investigate that area and eventually found a possible hiding spot. I didn't go to rescue her myself because I knew there wouldn't be too many enemies there, and you would definitely be here. After rescuing Hyena and the others, you would immediately order Ye Shishi to be killed."
Upon hearing Shen Lang's words, not only Hyena and Qin Bianque's faces changed dramatically, but Xiong Zi and Long Zi also stared intently at Shen Lang, almost unable to believe that Shen Lang had planned everything so meticulously.
"Interesting, very interesting. Shen Lang, I thought I was smart enough, but I didn't expect you to be even one step ahead of me. You've certainly earned my respect."
After a long pause, Zi Guang looked at Shen Lang, his voice devoid of anger, only carrying a chilling, murderous intent. "Even if you're one step ahead, I've already rescued the person, and my five laser guns are aimed at you. As soon as they fire, you'll all be annihilated instantly."
"Shen Lang, you're a step ahead, but so what? Today, everyone except Ye Shishi will die here."
With that, Zi Guang addressed Hyena and Qin Bianque. "Young Master, Dr. Qin, get on the plane. I'll handle things here."
"Alright—"
Upon hearing Zi Guang's words, Hyena boarded the plane without a word. However, Qin Bianque remained standing, showing no intention of leaving.
"Professor Qin, why aren't you leaving?"
Seeing Qin Bianque standing still, Zi Guang was greatly alarmed.
"Why wouldn't he leave? Because he's one of us."
Shen Lang said with a smile. "You still don't know, do you? Professor Qin joined the Killing Dao Society to help you with your experiments under orders to go undercover. He has now obtained your experimental data and naturally won't leave."
With that, Shen Lang quickly appeared beside Qin Bianque, placing his hand on Qin Bianque's shoulder and smiling. "Professor Qin, well done. You can retire now, no need to collude with these villains anymore."
"Shen Lang, you believe me?"
Qin Bianque looked at Shen Lang, his voice filled with emotion.
"Professor Qin, what are you saying? How could I believe you? Of course, I don't believe you."
Shen Lang tightened his grip on Qin Bianque's shoulder with his right hand, making Qin Bianque clearly hear the cracking of his bones.
"Shen Lang, what are you doing?"
Qin Bianque realized he was being controlled by Shen Lang in an instant, his expression changing drastically. "You still don't believe me?"
"Professor Qin, I really want to believe you, but I'm sorry, you can't provide any evidence to prove what you're saying, nor can you find anyone to prove you were genuinely undercover in the Killing Dao Society. So, you'll have to bear with me for now."
Shen Lang grabbed Qin Bianque and threw him towards Long Zi and Xiong Zi. Upon seeing this, they leaped forward and caught Qin Bianque, immediately subduing him.
"Shen Lang, what do you want to do?"
Seeing Shen Lang make a move against Qin Bianque, Zi Guang said angrily, "Are you going to turn on us directly?"
"Of course. Do you expect me to escort you away?"
Shen Lang smiled. "Whether it's Hyena, Qin Bianque, or even you, none of you will leave today. Since you've come, you might as well stay."
"Shen Lang, you're asking for death. Fine, I'll grant you your wish."
Zi Guang walked step by step towards Shen Lang, sneering. "I know your martial cultivation is not low, but in front of laser guns, you're insignificant. To give you a fair death, I'll choose not to use the laser guns and fight you head-on, defeating you. Do you have any objections?"
"Of course not. After all, the one who will die in the end is you."
Shen Lang looked at Zi Guang and smiled. "Zi Guang, since you're being so fair, I'll be fair too. I'll let you use both your hands. You won't feel insulted by this, will you?"