Chapter 359 Earthquake? Ji Shuyun quickly caught the knife.
He glanced warily in the direction the knife had come from: "Is the area behind us clean? There's no tail following, is there?"
Daozi took a few deep breaths, forcing himself to calm down from this overly thrilling escape experience.
"No. I know those people; they're incredibly cold-blooded."
"In such situations, abandoning a colleague who has died unexpectedly is standard procedure. When weighing the pros and cons, ensuring that the patrol mission goes smoothly is the top priority."
The knife paused, a cold smile curving his lips: "It's all thanks to their professional cold-bloodedness."
Xia Zhining couldn't help but laugh when she saw his still-shaken yet trying-to-remain calm demeanor. She handed him a water bottle and said, "Welcome back to the team, Comrade Daozi."
"How was your experience on this special express train?"
Daozi took the water bottle, took a big gulp, and felt the real sensation of the clear water moistening his throat. Only then did he feel that half of his soul had returned to his body.
"An experience that will be unforgettable."
As soon as he finished speaking, the reticulated python silently moved to his side.
[Hey, you little two-legged creature. Did you say thank you?]
"Pfft—cough cough cough!"
Startled, Daozi's hand trembled, nearly causing the kettle to fly out of his hand. He choked, his face turning red, and he retreated repeatedly.
Anyone who has just been "packaged and transported" by such a huge creature would find it hard to remain calm when it gets up close and personal with them and asks them questions.
Xia Zhining couldn't help but chuckle and quickly translated, "It's asking you for a thank-you gift, after all, it's the snake that saved your life."
Only then did Daozi realize what was happening. Looking at the living "jungle meat grinder" before him, he immediately straightened his back, his expression serious, adopting the most respectful posture he could muster:
"Thank you, Brother Python! I will never forget your life-saving grace!"
The reticulated python seemed satisfied and slowly withdrew its head.
Xia Zhining and her brother stayed in an Asiatic black bear's den. It was dry and warm, but a bit smelly.
She smiled and said to the reticulated python, "You rest here first, Knife needs to go back to headquarters to report."
"Don't worry, the meat I promised you will be delivered by headquarters soon, and there will be plenty."
The reticulated python looked around, twisted its huge body, and found the most comfortable position to curl up. It had been a long time since it had lived in such a luxurious cave since its home was bombed!
[First time staying in a bear's den, it's quite spacious, not bad!]
Hearing this, the Asiatic black bear resting nearby lifted its eyelids unhappily and warned in a sullen voice: [Hey, new brute! You can stay, but don't mess with my winter berries! And don't mess up my hay!]
For a moment, the cave was filled with the languor of the giant python and the protectiveness of the black bear, and everyone could finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Daozi took a few sips of water, composed himself, and quickly got to the point, his voice low: "The important person who came today has a very crucial identity."
"He is the CFO of the Tarankin Group, who oversees the entire Southeast Asian distribution network and money laundering channels. His nickname is Ledger."
"He has access to the group's core financial flows, transaction records with other international drug trafficking organizations, and lists of protectors hidden in various countries."
Xia Zhining's eyes lit up—the leadership team in charge of the money!
"More importantly, he came in person this time, supposedly to finalize a huge deal on a new type of drug with Sanza and to transfer a batch of assets that have been frozen by multiple countries."
"If we can work with the police of neighboring countries to subdue him and Sanza during his five-day stay, it will be more than just arresting two leaders."
"We can sever Tailanjin's funding chain and core sales network in one fell swoop, obtain crucial evidence, and may even follow the trail to uncover the international protection umbrella behind it. The value is immeasurable!"
Xia Zhining and Ji Shuyun exchanged a glance, both seeing the solemnity and determination in each other's eyes.
Knife nodded: "I have to rush back to the nearest secret contact point tonight and report all the details I know, as well as the storage crystals I risked my life to bring out, to headquarters. Time is of the essence.
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