Being targeted by flies felt like having thorns in one's back, and Zhang Shaozhong didn't want to keep taking hits.
He figured that defense alone wouldn't work. He needed to know himself and his enemy, and ideally, figure out their strengths and weaknesses, and even... find an opportunity to give them a hard time!
When he shared his idea of reverse tracking with Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier, he immediately received a positive response.
Ye Meier was the first to agree: "It should have been done a long time ago! I hate these cowardly cowards the most! Once we find their lair, I'll personally deliver a 'big gift' to them!"
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. Your chaotic energy is sensitive to energy, so you may be able to find clues by following its aura."
Let's get right to it.
Zhang Shaozhong began to consciously "walk" the people who were tailing him.
He no longer always stayed at home, but would go out alone from time to time to go to the supermarket, the park, or even to crowded commercial areas.
He deliberately acted like an ordinary otaku, occasionally going to internet cafes to play a couple of games, creating the illusion for those who were tailing him that "the target is very ordinary and not very vigilant".
Throughout this process, he kept a wisp of chaotic energy focused in his eyes and mind, carefully perceiving everything around him.
Although the stalkers were well-trained and tried their best to conceal their auras, the faint murderous aura emanating from them and the sinister aura on one of them that shared the same origin as Basong were clearly discernible to Zhang Shaozhong's keen perception, like fireflies in the dark.
He quietly noted down the license plate number of the gray van, as well as the shift schedule of the watchers and their usual stakeout locations.
Over the course of several days, although he did not find Basong's hideout directly, he did find out a key piece of information—these stalkers would go to a bar called "Night Owl" in the west of the city every night after their shift change.
That place seems to be a temporary base for them, or perhaps a place where they report to their superiors!
"Night Owl Bar..."
Zhang Shaozhong looked at the address he had written down on his phone, his eyes gleaming. "Looks like I'll have to go there and have a look around."
Meanwhile, the courtyard's "defense upgrade plan" is also in full swing.
Ling Qingxue rearranged the formation using those few pieces of high-quality jade.
The enhanced maze was incredibly effective. Those stalkers could no longer even get close to the courtyard, let alone find the alley where it was located. They often wandered around in circles or inexplicably ended up in other places, making them suspicious and almost questioning their existence.
Nightshade's "physical traps" are even more varied and ingenious.
She somehow acquired some small high-voltage generators, powerful flashlights, and a special kind of adhesive, which she cleverly placed on the walls, doors, and windows—places where intruders might try to sneak in.
She proudly showed Zhang Shaozhong her "masterpiece": "See this? This corner of the wall, touching it will trigger a high-voltage current. Although it won't kill anyone, it'll definitely give them a blast! This windowsill, push it open and it'll spray pepper spray, perfect for dealing with any challenger! And the front door, I added double security. If they force their way in, it'll detonate a small stink bomb! Hehe, that'll give them a run for their money!"
Zhang Shaozhong looked at these insidious devices, his lips twitching, silently lighting a candle for the "guests" who might arrive.
Why did they have to mess with this witch ancestor?
Having ascertained one of the enemy's strongholds and with his own defenses impregnable, Zhang Shaozhong felt it was time to take the initiative and deliver a "surprise" gift to Zhao Dingtian and that Master Basong!
That night, the moon was dark and the wind was high.
Zhang Shaozhong changed into a dark tracksuit, preparing to sneak into the "Night Owl" bar at night.
"Kid, are you sure you don't want your mother to come with you?"
Night Enchantress was eager to try, "I'll beat the shit out of them!"
"No need, eldest sister."
Zhang Shaozhong shook his head. "You're too conspicuous. If you go there, you'll probably start a fight right away. I'll go and scout things out first, see if I can find any more clues about that Basong. You guys stay home and keep watch. If something happens to me, you can come to my aid."
Ling Qingxue handed him a yellow talisman folded into a triangle, with mysterious runes drawn on it in cinnabar: "This is a concealment talisman, which can help you hide your aura. It is difficult for those who are not highly skilled to detect it. There is also a warning talisman. If you encounter danger, tear it up and we will know immediately."
Zhang Shaozhong gratefully accepted it and carefully placed it close to his body.
With these two big shots backing him up, he felt much more at ease.
Taking advantage of the darkness and the effect of the concealment talisman, Zhang Shaozhong moved stealthily like a ghost and soon arrived near the "Night Returner" bar in the west of the city.
The bar entrance was flashing neon lights, and it looked no different from an ordinary quiet bar, but Zhang Shaozhong could sense that there were a few familiar yet uncomfortable auras emanating from inside.
Instead of entering through the main entrance, he went around to the back alley of the bar and found a ventilation window.
He gently circulated the chaotic energy at his fingertips, and with a light flick, the seemingly secure pin slipped open silently.
Like a raccoon dog, it climbed through the window and entered a storage room filled with miscellaneous items.
He held his breath, maximizing the effect of the breath-concealing talisman, and carefully reached outwards.
The music in the bar lobby was not loud, and there were only a few customers in twos and threes.
Zhang Shaozhong quickly spotted the three familiar stalkers in a corner booth!
They were drinking and talking in hushed tones.
Zhang Shaozhong hid in the shadow of a huge wine cabinet, straining his ears to listen carefully.
"Damn it, that place is really weird! I almost got lost again today!"
"Who says it isn't! It feels like being lost in a maze!"
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