amaotonovel Chapter 379: Zhongbei Spy Development Offline
Chapter 379: Zhongbei Spy Development Offline
City F, 35th Corps.
Zhang Ning saw with his own eyes that the two spies sent by Zhongbei began to gradually develop subordinates using the power of hypnosis.
From 1 to 10, he wrote down all the numbers in case he was followed one day.
However, what was even more interesting was that he discovered several suspicious-looking divine guards inside, who were also secretly developing their own subordinates.
Either they are Mr. Yi's subordinates or they are the product of the secret split of the Zhongbei gang.
This made Zhang Ning sometimes wonder whether he should try to develop downlines to form economies of scale. The efficiency would indeed increase several times, but the risks that came with it would also increase a lot.
Thinking of this, Zhang Ning quickly discarded the idea of developing downlines. He came to the 35th Corps to collect useful intelligence and accelerate the dog-eat-dog effect between the cult archbishops. Now, the ready-made fuse is being connected.
Zhang Ning knew these hypnotized followers were like ticking time bombs, and he needed to report them immediately. Taking advantage of the cover of night, he carefully evacuated his ambush. However, as he prepared to return to camp, he noticed a suspicious figure following him. Startled, Zhang Ning realized he might have been exposed. He quickened his pace, trying to shake off his pursuer while pondering a countermeasure. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he turned down a narrow alley. The pursuer followed him in, but just as he was about to reach him, Zhang Ning spun around and subdued him with a deft, decisive move. After interrogating him, Zhang Ning learned that the pursuer was also a hypnotized subordinate. He acted decisively and brought him back to camp, both to free him from the hypnosis and to use him to lure out more spies. Zhang Ning understood that the battle against the Central and Northern spies had only just begun, and he needed to be even more cautious to safeguard the safety of the 35th Corps.
Just as Zhang Ning was secretly rejoicing that he had recorded the key information, he suddenly felt dizzy, and a thought flashed through his mind: Oh no, I've been discovered! Sure enough, the taller of the two spies was staring at him coldly, with a strange light flashing in his eyes. Zhang Ning forced his consciousness to try to get rid of the hypnotic power. He knew that if he was controlled, not only would the mission fail, but it would also bring great danger to the Corps. Just as he was about to fall, a small object in his pocket suddenly emitted a faint light. This light was like a tonic, instantly sobering him up a bit. It turned out that this was a special anti-hypnosis prop made by the Corps. Before the spy could react, Zhang Ning quickly took out a flare and fired it. A moment later, the Corps' support troops arrived and caught the spies in one fell swoop. Zhang Ning breathed a sigh of relief. Although this undercover mission was thrilling, it was finally successfully completed.
Zhang Ning knew the seriousness of the matter and needed to pass on this information as quickly as possible. However, the spies seemed to sense something was amiss and began to step up their vigilance. Zhang Ning didn't dare act rashly and could only conceal himself more carefully.
Just as he was about to find a chance to escape, a subordinate, hypnotized by the spy, suddenly approached him. Zhang Ning's heart instantly jumped into his throat. He feigned composure, pretending to be a passerby. The subordinate stared at him intently. Just when Zhang Ning thought he was about to be exposed, the subordinate suddenly shook his head, as if he had regained consciousness for a moment, and hurried away.
Zhang Ning realized he couldn't wait any longer. Taking advantage of the cover of night, he carefully evaded the spies' sight and headed for the agreed intelligence exchange point. He was terrified along the way, fearing discovery. Finally, in an abandoned warehouse, he handed a piece of paper with the spy's number and details to a comrade who had come to meet him, and breathed a sigh of relief. Now it was up to the Corps to respond to these lurking crises.
Just as Zhang Ning was about to leave to report to his superiors, one of the spies seemed to notice something was amiss. His eyes suddenly sharpened, and he stared directly in the direction Zhang Ning was hiding. Zhang Ning's heart tightened, and he dared not breathe, huddling tightly against the wall. The spy slowly approached, each step a touch of his heart. When the spy was within five meters of Zhang Ning, Zhang Ning suddenly had an idea. He pulled a small stone from his pocket and threw it in the opposite direction. The sound of the stone hitting the ground caught the spy's attention, and he immediately turned and gave chase. Zhang Ning took this opportunity to quickly crouch down and leave. Along the way, he carefully observed his surroundings, fearing he was being followed. Finally, he returned safely to the base and reported the number he had recorded and the spy's situation in detail to his superiors. His superiors were very satisfied with his performance and immediately arranged for personnel to investigate and arrest the subordinates.
Zhang Ning clenched his fists, anger and alarm filling his heart. He knew the terrifying power of hypnosis; if controlled by it, the consequences would be disastrous. He quickly pulled out his micro-communicator, ready to report the emergency to his superiors. However, the moment he pressed send, an invisible force assaulted him, and his consciousness began to blur. It turned out that the two spies had sensed his presence and launched a hypnotic attack on him.
Zhang Ning fought desperately, trying to stay awake. In this critical moment, he suddenly remembered his anti-hypnosis training. He focused his mind, following the training to resist the hypnotic force. Gradually, his consciousness regained some clarity. Before the spies could fully control him, he quickly pressed the send button, along with his location information. Then, he pretended to be hypnotized and waited for help. A short while later, reinforcements from the 35th Corps arrived, capturing the two spies and their subordinates, and Zhang Ning successfully escaped danger.
Although Zhang Ning escaped danger after this thrilling mission, he still harbored a lingering fear of hypnosis. He volunteered to participate in research into this ability, hoping to find a way to defeat it. During his research, he discovered that his hypnotized subordinates shared certain commonalities upon awakening. Further investigation led him to the surprising discovery that the Zhongbei spies' hypnotic abilities weren't infallible; they exploited weaknesses in the human subconscious. Working with researchers, Zhang Ning developed a device that could disrupt the hypnotic signals. Meanwhile, Zhongbei, seemingly sensing the failure of their plan, dispatched even more powerful spies. This time, they possessed not only hypnosis but also teleportation. Undeterred, Zhang Ning, armed with his newly developed device, once again penetrated deep behind enemy lines. In a fierce confrontation, he skillfully used the device to disrupt the spies' hypnosis and, working with his comrades, successfully subdued the new spies, eliminating a greater threat to the 35th Corps.
After this incident, Zhang Ning received commendations from his superiors, but he knew that Zhongbei might have sent more than just these two spies. Sure enough, subsequent investigations revealed a more hidden force. They operated in greater secrecy, employing even more bizarre abilities.
Zhang Ning volunteered to go deep into the dangerous area again. This time, he encountered a spy with telepathic abilities. The spy could easily read part of his thoughts, restricting his actions in every way. Zhang Ning carefully concealed his thoughts while looking for the spy's flaws. Just when the two sides were deadlocked, the hypnotized subordinate suddenly appeared. It turned out that after being rescued, the man had been secretly investigating the remaining spies, and he helped Zhang Ning distract the spies. Zhang Ning seized the opportunity and, together with his comrades who came to support him, completely eradicated this hidden force. The 35th Corps of F City has returned to its former tranquility, but Zhang Ning knows that there may be more unknown dangers waiting for him in the future.