The entire room seed to carry an indistinct sense of chilliness.
Qingdaofu said calmly, "So, this Xia Wenxue, have you investigated her thoroughly?"
"Already checked." Gordon bent over, "We contacted personnel from Huaxia and found only ten people nad Xia Wenxue. Considering Dr. Xia's previous identity, after screening, we've basically locked onto our target."
Then, Gordon handed over a docunt to Qingdaofu.
"The formula's with her?" Qingdaofu opened the docunt; the listed location was Jiangnan City, and the identity was the chairman of the Flying Snow Group.
"There's over a 50% chance, and it's also the only breakthrough. Three years ago, Dr. Xia and his wife returned to the country briefly. One year later, research hit a bottleneck, and that's when the formula went missing."
"I suspect Xia Wenxue is likely Dr. Xia's child. Dr. Xia must have given the formula to Xia Wenxue." Gordon bent over, not daring to even raise his head before Qingdaofu spoke.
"Dr. Xia's child, interesting." Qingdaofu's face showed a smile, but the smile was rather cruel.
"Gordon, since you've got a lead, presumably you've made arrangents?" Qingdaofu stood up, holding a dart. He casually threw it, striking the dartboard's bullseye on the distant wall.
"Yes, arrangents are in place." Gordon breathed a sigh of relief, "I inquired within the organization and found a mber who happens to know Xia Wenxue; he also hails from Huaxia."
"Oh? His identity is suspicious?"
"No doubts, he used to be quite familiar with Xia Wenxue, even pursuing her for so ti."
"How's his loyalty?"
"Ambitious, eager to beco a core mber of the organization."
"Alright, then let him lead the team this ti. Retrieve the formula and I'll report to the higher-ups to promote him to a core mber."
Qingdaofu said slowly, "Also, Huaxia's Dragon Group can be quite troubleso. This operation should be swift; it's best not to alarm them, or it'll cause trouble for the organization."
"Understood." Gordon bowed.
Just then, a heavy knocking sound resonated.
"Co in."
Qingdaofu said casually.
The door opened, and a subordinate dressed in black ca in, bowing slightly to Qingdaofu: "Honorable Qingdaofu, there's soone in the hall saying they wish to see you."
"See ?" Qingdaofu had a smile at the corner of his mouth, playing with his left hand which bore a skull ring, giving an eerie appearance.
"Yes, she says you t years ago; you'll understand once you see her."
"There are too many who wish to see , but like her, so rude, she's the first."
Qingdaofu headed towards the door, "If I'm not familiar with her, I'd toss her into the lab and extract her brain to make pills; naturally, yours too."
These words sent a chill down the black-clad subordinate's spine, bowing even lower.
"Gordon, you handle this matter."
"Yes."
The hall was equally eerie, with walls adorned on both sides with various murals, resembling devils from Western mythology.
At the forefront, a larger skull symbol stood, with a figure entirely cloaked in black standing before it, seemingly inspecting it.
"Alright, my friend, since you wish to et , we must indeed have t before." Qingdaofu appeared behind her, a sinister smile at his lips.
"Indeed."
The person turned, removed her hood, but surprisingly still had a mask on her face.
"You once gave a pill, claiming it would save my life." She spoke coolly, walking toward Qingdaofu.
"Indeed, it saved my life, but similarly, it twisted my visage."
The person slowly removed the mask, revealing a grotesquely twisted face.
Poison Forest Purple Thorn!
"Ah, your appearance is indeed the work of a devil." Qingdaofu exclaid, "For God wouldn't create such a face as yours."
"You ruined my looks." Poison Thorn's voice was extrely cruel, her face filled with murderous intent.
Qingdaofu shrugged, "Now wait, dear friend, don't tell you're here to cause trouble. When I gave you the pill, I made it clear."
"No, I'm certainly not here for revenge," Poison Thorn stood before Qingdaofu, her eyes brimming with sinister hatred, "I'm here to join your organization."
"Join our organization?" Qingdaofu was considerably surprised, followed by a smile on his face, "This surprises greatly, Poison Thorn, are you sure you want to join our organization?"
"Certainly, I seek revenge!"
Poison Thorn seed to grit her teeth.
"Dear Miss Poison Thorn, regarding your anger, the organization is powerless, for it isn't a tool for your revenge." Qingdaofu shook his head, "Moreover, the organization won't drag itself into dangerous situations for no reason; it doesn't align with its interests."
"Of course, which is why I exchange my life for help." Poison Thorn's face was extrely calm, "Lend strength, henceforth my life belongs to you."
"Um," Qingdaofu hesitated, "You know, in this regard, I can't make the call."
"I know, you just need to relay the ssage."
As the two conversed, Gordon ca over again.
"Lord Qingdaofu, the plan is drafted." Gordon said respectfully.
Qingdaofu took the docunt and opened it; Xia Wenxue's image appeared on it.
And this image coincidentally fell into Poison Thorn's gaze.
"Qingdaofu, could you let see that photo?" Poison Thorn asked.
Qingdaofu glanced at her, tore the photo down, and smiled slightly, "Of course."
Upon receiving the photo, Poison Thorn's eyes glead instantly.
"Your target is her?"
"Is there a problem?" Qingdaofu continued smiling, but a hidden danger lurked behind.
"If it's her, then I believe our objective aligns."
"Oh?" Qingdaofu was taken aback, truly unexpected.
"Lord Qingdaofu, trust , without sufficient strength, dealing with this woman is impossible because the King of rcenaries is by her side protecting her."
"Interesting, interesting." Qingdaofu listened intently, "If I recall, you were once a mber of his rcenary Corps."
"That's in the past, Qingdaofu, given your network, you should have known already, right?"
Poison Thorn spoke calmly, "I aim to deal with the King of rcenaries; you target Xia Wenxue. We should share a mutual interest."
Qingdaofu considered, "Even so, a King of rcenaries doesn't deter us."
"Add a Dragon Group to the mix?" Poison Thorn remained exceedingly calm, "Your action guarantees their involvent. Creating chaos on their turf is beyond your capability. I possess the wisdom to aid you, and you should know my Poison Forest Purple Thorn nickna is well-earned."
Qingdaofu's eyes squinted slightly, contemplating rapidly, before smiling.
"Hahaha, well then," Qingdaofu extended a hand, "Welco to the organization."
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