This slap didn't land on Su Hao or Han Shangwen, but it still sent a ripple of pain through them.
The pressure that surged in their hearts was almost enough to make them collapse.
It was far too difficult to play any tricks in front of Chen Jinzhao; his eyes saw through everything. Su Hao subtly shifted his feet, making almost no sound. Just then, Chen Jinzhao spoke as if he had eyes in the back of his head, "Stand still, all of you, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Upon hearing this, Su Hao froze, daring not to move.
Han Shangwen also lost the urge to move, fearing Chen Jinzhao's retribution.
Fang Mingchao continued to crawl backward, not even daring to wipe the blood flowing from his lips, as if any delay would mean death.
"Run?"
"Where do you think you can run?" Chen Jinzhao reached Fang Mingchao in just a few steps.
Fang Mingchao's body stiffened, no longer daring to move.
Seeing this, Su Hao and Han Shangwen could offer no help; at this moment, they only wanted to save themselves.
Moreover, they were certain Chen Jinzhao wouldn't dare to lay a hand on them. After all, this was Han family territory. If Chen Jinzhao dared to attack two young masters from prominent families here, it would be tantamount to seeking his own destruction.
Chen Jinzhao placed a foot on Fang Mingchao's chest, making his breathing shallow.
"What exactly do you want?!" Fang Mingchao gritted his teeth.
Chen Jinzhao looked down at the regional president of Danshui Capital and said coldly, "Of course, I want to kill you. You don't actually think I wouldn't dare to act here, do you?"
Fang Mingchao certainly didn't have such a naive thought. Otherwise, Chen Jinzhao wouldn't have earned the moniker "Asura." He said with difficulty, "As long as you spare me, I can make any deal with you. Including all the secrets I know, I can tell you every detail."
"Are you implying that I have no way of extracting secrets from you?" Chen Jinzhao sneered.
"You will die tonight, and no one can save you."
Fang Mingchao was engulfed by a profound fear. Once his mental defenses crumbled, he decided to go all out and shouted furiously, "You're too arrogant, thinking the world revolves around you. In reality, you're just an ant. If you kill me, everyone around you will have to pay with their lives for me."
Chen Jinzhao had no interest in listening to Fang Mingchao's tirade. He drew his three-edged dagger and began to "process" Fang Mingchao's body.
Fang Mingchao screamed in terror, clearly feeling death whispering in his ear. He had never been so close to death.
"Stop it!"
"I'll tell you everything I know, just stop!"
Chen Jinzhao did not stop.
Fang Mingchao, now like a pig ready for slaughter, was having his "parts" disassembled by Chen Jinzhao. This scene made Su Hao and Han Shangwen's faces turn green, and they bent over, retching uncontrollably. On top of that, their scalps tingled, terrified they would suffer the same fate as Fang Mingchao and have their own "parts" taken by Chen Jinzhao.
It was too horrific.
Chen Jinzhao's technique was incredibly precise, minimizing the physical pain while amplifying the mental terror.
"Were the people sent to Li City tonight your subordinates?" Chen Jinzhao asked.
Fang Mingchao, now desperate for a quick end, quickly replied, "Yes, they were my men. I can also tell you who else is lurking in the Jiangnan region besides them."
Chen Jinzhao then asked, "Tell me truthfully about the deals you had with Han Shangwen and Su Hao."
Su Hao and Han Shangwen's faces changed drastically.
Fang Mingchao, not noticing their expressions, revealed everything about his dealings with the two. Their cooperation was comprehensive. Over the years, Fang Mingchao had, through them, placed many key individuals within the system, which was why he could obtain a lot of insider information immediately.
As for the people Fang Mingchao had helped them deal with, the number was countless.
Roughly estimated, it was at least forty to fifty people.
Not to mention the women they had collectively tormented, the number had long surpassed triple digits, a staggering figure.
Chen Jinzhao had Han Shangwen fetch paper and brush. Han Shangwen, not daring to resist, complied obediently. Chen Jinzhao then asked Fang Mingchao to list the key individuals, stating he would investigate them one by one.
"Give me a quick death!" Fang Mingchao, after listing the names, begged Chen Jinzhao to kill him.
Chen Jinzhao shook his head. "A quick death? Wouldn't that be letting you off too easily? People like you deserve to be cut into a thousand pieces before going to hell."
If he had lived in ancient times, Chen Jinzhao would undoubtedly have been adept at executing criminals through Lingchi (slow slicing).
Fang Mingchao went mad.
He roared at Chen Jinzhao, which only made Su Hao and Han Shangwen more uneasy.
Chen Jinzhao smiled faintly. "Don't worry, I will make them face the same fate as you. After all, the three of you are in this together."
Upon hearing this, Su Hao and Han Shangwen immediately bolted, rushing towards the first floor, terrified of being caught by Chen Jinzhao.
"Want to run?"
"Did you ask me first!"
Chen Jinzhao snorted coldly.
Then, he raised his hand and threw the three-edged dagger. The dagger transformed into a white streak in the air and pierced Su Hao's right thigh.
The dagger, after piercing Su Hao's right thigh, embedded itself into the wall in front of him.
Su Hao, consequently, collapsed to the ground.
Han Shangwen fared no better. Chen Jinzhao caught up to him. Chen Jinzhao placed his large hand on Han Shangwen's shoulder, causing the latter to turn pale with fright. His knees buckled, and he slumped to the ground, unable to escape further. To prevent any further movement, Chen Jinzhao stepped on Han Shangwen's ankle, crushing it!
"Ah!!!"
A pig-like scream ripped through the night.
Chen Jinzhao placed Su Hao and Han Shangwen together, idly playing with the bloodless dagger. He said calmly, "Tell me, who should I deal with first?"
Their already pale faces lost all color upon hearing Chen Jinzhao's words.
"Deal with Han Shangwen first!" Su Hao shouted without hesitation.
Better a dead comrade than a living me.
Han Shangwen naturally disagreed and cursed Su Hao in his mind. He said aloud, "Of course, it should be Su Hao first. This is the Han family's territory in Donghai. If you lay a hand on me, my family won't let you off easily."
Su Hao was furious. "Han Shangwen, you are too despicable and shameless! Why should he deal with me first? You're the host, so you should be the first to accept punishment."
"Su Hao, don't push everything onto me! Among the three of us, you've committed the most evil deeds. Dare you deny it?"
They began to argue, like dogs fighting over a bone.
Even Fang Mingchao couldn't stand watching. This was clearly Chen Jinzhao's tactic to sow discord among them, and these two fools were already accusing each other.
Chen Jinzhao pulled over a chair, sat down, and said calmly, "You both have your points. I'll decide who to deal with by a different method. Each of you will state one evil deed the other has committed. Whoever cannot continue will be dealt with by me."
Su Hao and Han Shangwen both began to speak, accusing each other of inhuman acts.
"Han Shangwen once killed several women from a KTV and dumped their bodies in the Huangpu River!"
"Su Hao humiliated the wife of a high-ranking official in Jiangnan!"
"Han Shangwen..."
"Su Hao..."