Chapter 121 The Moon of Yesteryear 121
"What's wrong?"
Zhao Le pulled Xie Ning down to sit, and explained the whole story to a security guard in the cave.
A bottle of liquid was found in Shen Quezhi's office. After inspection, Zhao Le discovered that it was a hallucinogen. Moreover, when she interrogated Shen Quezhi with the security personnel, she found that even if he did not use a hallucinogen, he still used other tricks during the interrogation. No, it should be said that he used very clever tricks.
"He can hypnotize."
Zhao Le's expression was grave. "My former mentor was a hypnotist, but not everyone can learn it. I couldn't, which is why I was able to resist Shen Quezhi's hypnosis."
This tutor taught her.
But there's another reason: Shen Quezhi's hypnosis skills aren't as good as her mentor's, and he mainly relies on hallucinogens. That's why he even needed to use hallucinogens to hypnotize Qin Xuan, who wasn't very determined.
Here, Zhao Le had to acknowledge Shen Quezhi's remarkable abilities; he was actually able to extract hallucinogens from things like poisonous mushrooms.
With hallucinogens and hypnosis combined, it would be incredibly easy for Shen Quezhi to extract any information he wanted, and Wu Li would be the first target. However, to avoid alerting Shen Quezhi's other accomplices, taking Wu Li away would only alert them. Therefore, we had no choice but to ask Xie Ning to come and assist in the investigation.
After all, as Wu Li's superior, Xie Ning knew best what intelligence Wu Li possessed.
Although Xie Ning had quietly transferred Wu Li away from the secret center long ago, Wu Li still knew quite a few secrets. If they were leaked, Xie Ning would frown, and it would definitely cause very serious consequences.
After all, she hadn't expected Shen Quezhi to use hallucinogens and hypnosis.
However, at least let her know the results of your investigation.
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. Even with evidence, Shen Quezhi refused to speak, leaving them helpless. The comrade from the security department coughed lightly, "Our consistent policy is not to mistreat prisoners..."
Xie Ning's face darkened. This was a spy. He glanced at the group and continued, "Special cases require special handling. Special methods should be used when necessary. If we can't get any information out of him, how many of our comrades will die tragically because of the intelligence he leaked?"
Although she thought she had done a good job of keeping it a secret, who would have thought that this person would use such methods?
Because of this disagreement, the security department reported the matter to higher authorities, who eventually sent an additional person to handle the interrogation.
He was a limping man with a palm-sized scar on his face, and he looked quite frightening at first glance.
Zhao Le and the scarred comrade named Lu Yong went inside, while Xie Ning waited outside. Less than half an hour later, Xie Ning was called in. Lu Yong's slightly hoarse voice came from inside, "You're a smart man, you understand our policies very well, but you should also know that we show no mercy to enemy agents. Nobody likes killing, and nobody likes..." Lu Yong chuckled, not finishing his sentence, but continuing, "As long as you cooperate actively, we are willing to fight for better treatment for you."
Shen Quezhi sat in the chair with a pale face. Xie Ning's scrutinizing gaze swept over Shen Quezhi and Lu Yong. She didn't know how Lu Yong had done it. She hadn't heard a single scream outside, and in just a short while, Shen Quezhi had given in.
Xie Ning's gaze fell on the table, where she saw Zhao Le's acupuncture kit. She had a vague idea in her mind. Xie Ning pursed her lips and sat in the empty seat facing Shen Quezhi, waiting for him to speak.
Shen Quezhi took a deep breath, his gaze quickly sweeping over Lu Yong and Zhao Le before landing on Xie Ning's face. "I hope you will keep your word. I am a doctor, and I respect and cherish life more than anyone else."
He needed to test their bottom line: "On top of what you've proposed, I want better treatment, comparable to that of prisoners of war. If possible, I want freedom." If he could live, and live well, he would certainly strive for it.
Xie Ning remained silent. This was a very good idea. The treatment of prisoners of war here was quite good. Although the people in the prisoner-of-war camp were undergoing labor reform, their living conditions and food were very good and better than most people's.
But was Shen Quezhi being too optimistic? Xie Ning couldn't deny that Shen Quezhi was indeed capable, but he was a spy, and his abilities were somewhat intimidating and dangerous. She felt that Shen Quezhi would never have freedom.
Lu Yong rubbed his fingers together, not agreeing immediately, but said, "We all understand. With your value, you deserve better. But before that, you need to prove your worth. You have to believe that we will not mistreat anyone who has helped us."
Then another silence fell. Xie Ning's gaze fell on Shen Quezhi's lowered eyes. This man was weighing his options, wondering if it was worth revealing everything.
The hands of his wristwatch spun, and after about fifteen minutes, Shen Quezhi finally spoke, “I am not the real Shen Quezhi.”
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