Upon hearing Lin Beichen's words, a glimmer of hope flashed in Sun Ningzhou's eyes. However, when he looked up and saw Lin Beichen's cold and deep gaze, fear regained the upper hand in his heart. Trembling, he said, "I... I will tell you... whatever you want to know."
The name Sun Ningzhou is renowned in the Jiangdong Region's Sun Family. As the legitimate son of the Sun Family, he held a prestigious identity, bearing the family's high expectations, and was even seen as a strong contender for the position of patriarch. His arrival brought all the power of the Sun Family in Port City into his hands, demonstrating his status and influence within the family.
However, this once high-flying legitimate son of the Sun Family was now trapped in an unprecedented predicament. Under the astonished eyes of the crowd, he actually knelt in front of Lin Beichen, like a pleading puppy, desperately clutching Lin Beichen's leg, begging him to let him go.
This scene was unbelievable to everyone present, the contrast so stark that it left people dumbfounded.
Zhao Lili was also present, clutching her ample chest, she sighed in relief. Although Lin Beichen was currently in the ascendancy, her worries hadn't completely dissipated.
After all, the Sun Family isn't just any family; they hold deep influence in the Jiangdong Region. Lin Beichen's actions undoubtedly offended such a powerful family, and the road ahead might be fraught with thorns.
At that moment, the sound of dense footsteps suddenly erupted, as a group of fully armed soldiers filed in and quickly subdued everyone except Lin Beichen.
Next, a man wearing a gas mask ran over to Lin Beichen, speaking to him in a muffled voice.
Although his voice sounded peculiar, Lin Beichen could still discern the teasing in his words.
Lin Beichen raised his eyebrows, looking at the man with the mask, scrutinizing him with a peculiar gaze.
When the masked man mentioned his awkward experience of pulling up his pants while rushing to the rescue, Lin Beichen couldn't help but show a look of disdain, indicating him to stay away.
The scene made the masked man anxious, he tore the mask off and loudly defended himself against Lin Beichen.
With the mask removed, the familiar face of Blaze was revealed.
It turned out the masked man was Blaze, and the other members of the Venomous Snake Squad also took off their masks one after another, appearing before Lin Beichen. Seeing these familiar faces, Lin Beichen felt a sense of warmth.
However, when he scanned the surroundings, he realized that one important person was not present—Captain Xia Luyao.
Lin Beichen asked Blaze about the captain's whereabouts, Blaze rolled his eyes, gesturing for him to guess.
Lin Beichen thought for a moment, then understood the reason. It seemed Xia Luyao was still sulking over previous events, which is why he hasn't come by. Nonetheless, he knew that with Lin Beichen's skills, he wouldn't encounter significant troubles in Port City.
With Sun Ningzhou's capture, an interrogation targeting him immediately began. Lin Beichen and others conducted rounds of civilized and friendly questioning, trying to extract more information about illegal substances from him. Meanwhile, a storm sparked by Lin Beichen swiftly spread across the internet.
In the Luo Family's villa, Roger was leisurely playing chess and chatting with an old friend, when his son Luo Zisheng suddenly burst in. Luo Zisheng, with a tense expression, informed Roger of bad news: Sun Ningzhou had been captured. Upon hearing the news, Roger's face changed dramatically. He knew well Sun Ningzhou's identity and background, aware that this affair might involve the Luo Family. He immediately realized the seriousness of the situation and decided to take action to ensure the Luo Family's safety.
Meanwhile, the Chen Family also received the news. In the study, the Chen patriarch and grandson looked at each other while playing chess. They had initially prepared to stop targeting the Luo Family, but never expected the Sun Family to make a move first and be caught by Lin Beichen. They knew the close relationship between the Sun and Luo Families was like a snake and rat nest, with countless links in the illegal drug trade. Now that Sun Ningzhou had fallen into Lin Beichen's hands, the Luo Family might also face calamity. The Chen Family couldn't help but feel pleased, as they prepared to seize this opportunity to capture the vacant market.
At the storm's center, Lin Beichen and his group continued interrogating Sun Ningzhou. They hoped to use this line to uncover more sources and distribution channels of illegal substances. However, they also knew the battle had just begun; greater challenges awaited them to confront and resolve.
As the investigation deepened, a new illegal substance named "Sakura Grass" gradually came to light. Originating from an underground research facility in South Africa, this prohibited drug was incredibly addictive and harmful, causing irreversible permanent damage to the human body. Sun Ningzhou was a crucial link in this evil chain, and his arrest brought a significant breakthrough and clue in the crackdown on illegal drug crimes.
According to Sun Ningzhou's confession, the Luo Family utilized their decades-long network for distributing Sakura Grass, reaping thirty percent profits from sales. The South African side, being the source of research and supply, took forty percent of the profits. The Sun Family was responsible for locating and controlling individuals with special blood, used for purifying Sakura Grass, also claiming thirty percent of the profits.
"Finding people with special blood?" Lin Beichen furrowed his brows, grabbing Sun Ningzhou's hair to face him, then demanded sharply: "What do you mean by this?"
Sun Ningzhou nervously swallowed, stammering as he explained, "It's... it's about finding people with a certain special blood; their blood can enhance Sakura Grass's purity."
In short, Sakura Grass comes in two forms: one is a highly diluted weakened version, which, apart from temporarily enhancing one's mental pleasure, consists almost entirely of side effects.
This Sakura Grass, dubbed "Sakura Grass No. 1" by people like Sun Ningzhou, is the drug currently rampant in Port City. The other form is a purified version, capable of significantly boosting various human attributes like strength, agility, and endurance, with enhancement levels proportional to purity. The key to determining purity lies in that special human blood.
As for what special traits this blood contains, Sun Ningzhou admitted he didn't know. He was merely following instructions from the South African side, seeking and capturing such individuals based on specific characteristics. Subsequently, without attracting external attention, these people with special blood were transported to Pineapple Bay for handling by the South African side.
Because these persons with special blood are extremely rare and precious, each transport is carefully planned, using seemingly reasonable excuses as cover. For example, luring them with romantic, matrimonial, job offers, high-paying employment, etc. Most participants in these activities were core members of the Sun Family to ensure action secrecy.
"So, Zhao Lili was also targeted by you in this manner?" Lin Beichen asked coldly.
"Yes... yes." Feeling the icy aura in Lin Beichen's eyes, Sun Ningzhou felt as if he'd fallen into an ice cellar, fearing for his life. He desperately clung to Lin Beichen's leg, weeping and pleading, "This is my first time doing such a thing; I truly was forced by my family. I don't want to partake in something so heartless; please spare me! I can be a witness and testify against them!"
Lin Beichen kicked Sun Ningzhou away in disgust, turning to leave. These matters would be handled by the appropriate authorities; it wasn't his place to intervene. Until receiving orders, he mustn't act rashly.
When Lin Beichen returned to his hotel room, he found Xia Luyao and Chen Yuanyuan confronting each other on the sofa. Sunlight poured through the window onto the two, creating a stark contrast.