This bug is amazing!

Chapter 193 Torture
Ji Yi was very clear about the skill of the drunken lone goose.

In particular, the data eye can analyze not only simple surface data, but also some hidden talents.

Therefore, when it comes to understanding Gu Hong very well, Ji Yi can definitely be ranked in the top three.

Someone with such capabilities personally planning and executing the operation should not have suffered such a huge loss.

"Um"

Gu Hong murmured for a while, "I met a very interesting young man, and he ambushed me."

There are such people?

The Headhunter Alliance is truly a place where hidden talents abound; it's astonishing that someone could achieve this level of skill.

"He looked like an inconspicuous teenager, only sixteen or seventeen years old, not yet an adult, but I was fooled by this guy and misjudged the situation. He ambushed me and I lost an arm on the spot."

"Later I killed more than half of them, and the rest, including that boy, surrendered."

"Actually, I suspect he did it on purpose. There was something wrong with the boy. It was as if he had set up an ambush specifically to kill me. But when he saw that things were not going well, he calmly surrendered and even persuaded his accomplices to lay down their weapons and surrender."

"this person"

Ji Yi stroked his chin: "He seems like a talented person, but also very dangerous. Do you have any information about him?"

To assess a person, one can make a rough guess by looking at their personal experiences, upbringing, and other living environments.

"Come with me."

Gu Hong seemed to have anticipated Ji Yi's questions, and stood up, gesturing for Ji Yi to come out with him.

The two arrived at the office of Guhong Villa. The space was large, and the bookshelves were full of books.

However, the decor is unique and very simple and elegant, with everything arranged in black, white and gray, which may make people feel cold and oppressed if they stay for a long time.

"This is just my personal preference for decorating. Other areas need to accommodate guests, so only my private areas are decorated like this."

Gu Hong seemed to have a habit of giving an introduction whenever he brought someone here for the first time.

Ji Yi: "I understand. I've already seen your private parts. So, what about the information?"

Lone Goose: "."

Without arguing with Ji Yi, Gu Hong walked to a fax machine and took a stack of paper documents from the exit.

Next, stacks of papers were placed on the desk.

"The information for those twenty-one people is all here. Find it yourself. That person's name is Ye Changtian, and his age is listed as 17."

Ji Yi glanced at Gu Hong's severed arm again, and had no choice but to search for it herself.

"The information inside is very detailed, including information about the inside of the Hyperdimensional Games, how they joined the Headhunter Alliance, and the operations they participated in."

Gu Hong added.

The government is quite efficient in handling matters.

Ji Yi, flipping through the thick stack of documents, continued, "But you didn't get any particularly valuable information, right?"

"Hmm." Gu Hong nodded. "Only Ye Changtian is somewhat suspicious; otherwise, he's not very valuable."

That makes sense. The people that the number one bastard could directly implicate couldn't possibly be very valuable. Most of them would probably be low-level laborers. The headhunting alliance sending someone to rescue them? That's a very low probability event.

After some thought, Ji Yi finally found Ye Changtian's information.

"Ye Changtian, male, 17 years old, ID number 320"

Ji Yi began to mutter.

“He excelled in his studies from a young age, came from a happy family, and has a younger sister named Ye Qianqian who is four years younger than him.”

"He was a lively and studious student at school. In the eyes of his classmates, he was an energetic and cheerful student with a great personality and was very popular with the girls."

"He is kind and upright, and once rescued a child who had fallen into the water."

What most people don't know is that he's also a fan of anime and manga, which contrasts with his otherwise fulfilling life.

The style of the subsequent content is basically the same: a sunny and handsome boy who loves watching cartoons stands out on the paper.

This is completely inconsistent with his behavior when he joined the Headhunter Alliance. Was he forced into it?

"Ye Changtian's Hyperdimensional Game ID is..."

"How many flights of stairs does it take to carry a bag of rice?"

Upon reading this, Ji Yi hissed and frowned deeply.

Seeing this, Gu Hong asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Have you seen him before?"

Ji Yi didn't speak, but frowned and looked down.

[Title: How many flights of stairs does a bag of rice need to be carried up?]

[Level: LV.6]

Occupation: Fraudster

【strength.】

"I don't know him, I've never seen him before."

Ji Yi frowned and shook her head.

“But he made me feel uneasy.”

Gu Hong nodded: "It seems my suspicions were correct, and a teenager with such a background shouldn't be a conman."

Yes.

The con artist is a special basic profession type that is not easily unlocked by the average person. Although it seems to have a high skill ceiling, it is not a profession that an ordinary person can play well.

"No, it's not just about his experience and profession. From the first moment I saw his nickname, I felt something was off, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it."

Gu Hong, of course, did not understand such an abstract statement:
"What do you mean?"

“How would I know? You’re asking me? Who else would I ask?” Ji Yi paused for two seconds. “I want to see him. No, I want to interrogate him.”

Gu Hong naturally trusted Ji Yi.

"Okay, let's go as soon as possible. Maybe you can find more clues."

Ji Yi clutched the document, turned around, and left the room.

The lone goose followed:

"I need to reschedule. Although the detention location is one we set up and is secure enough, we still need to guard against some potential dangers."

Ji Yi nodded in understanding.

Don't assume that the location chosen by Gu Hong gives you a home-field advantage. Only players can resolve their own conflicts; ordinary people acting as guards are simply blind to the truth.

Therefore, if the Headhunter Alliance really mobilizes a large number of people to rescue them, it will be difficult for the authorities to protect the prisoners.

But what Ji Yi didn't expect was that the official countermeasures were numerous and there was still some room for maneuver.

For example, only a small portion of the security personnel are actually players; the rest are just smokescreens.

In the event of a conflict, government personnel would have a natural protective barrier to deal with attackers.

Furthermore, the detention facility was equipped with traps, surveillance, and other mechanisms at great expense and effort, making it a dangerous fortress in itself.

Even under these circumstances, Gu Hong still tries his best to ensure everything goes smoothly, which shows how cautious he is now. After all, he brought Ji Yi with him, and if anything happens, it will be extremely dangerous.

Ji Yi waited patiently for about half an hour.

Hey.

As his phone vibrated, he took it out and opened WeChat.

[AAA Brand Design]: "I'm out! Mr. Giba, would you like to guess how many floors I've reached in the Magic Tower?"

Ji Yi typed back: "Let's talk about it later. I'm busy with something here."

[AAA Brand Design]: "Hmm."

Just then, Xie Jiayi suddenly sent a message.

【Crab Mud】: "What are you doing? I didn't see you online in the game."

【Crab Mud】: "I think I'm starting to miss you."

Ji Yi immediately replied, "Hehe, I just came out of the dungeon. I also miss Miss Xie. By the way, are you free tonight? How about we video call and have dinner together?" After all, Xie Jiayi's situation was a bit dangerous, and the aftermath of the last incident had not yet subsided. Ji Yi dared not casually ask anyone out again.

Strangely, Xie Jiayi did not reply after Ji Yi sent the message.

"Didn't you say you missed me?"

Ji Yi scratched his head.

"Why aren't you replying anymore? Women's minds are so hard to fathom."

After waiting for three minutes and still no new message from Xie Jiayi, Ji Yi simply muted her phone and put it back in her pocket.

"Awaited."

Suddenly, the voice of a lone goose came from not far away.

"I've made all the arrangements. Let's go, get in the car."

Ji Yi nodded and followed Zui Wan Gu Hong out of the villa, getting into an unassuming SUV.

The driver was an old acquaintance, the uncle whose game ID was also "Driver".

"Take it."

Gu Hong sat in the passenger seat and handed over a uniquely designed pistol.

"This gun."

Ji Yi looked at the toy-like yellow, green, and white color scheme and said, "Isn't it a bit too flashy?"

"The blueprints provided by the foot can only result in this kind of finished product."

Gu Hong replied calmly.

"Damn, you guys actually managed to replicate a game product? Dude, is your company an arms manufacturer?"

Gu Hong simply shook his head indifferently, without replying.

Ji Yi examined the gun for a while and found that there was indeed something special about it.

First of all, the bullets inside are caseless. There were similar weapons in history, but due to many problems such as technology, maintenance, upkeep, and practicality, caseless bullets have long been abandoned.

However, since Gu Hong brought it out with such confidence, it means he must have confidence in this weapon. While it may not be superior, its advantages and disadvantages are at least on par with popular handguns.

After putting away the gun, Ji Yi drove towards a more remote suburb.

It took about two or three hours to drive there.

As the roadsides became deserted, this area could no longer be considered the suburbs. There were no factories or even villages or farmland; it looked more like a desolate wilderness.

But soon, Ji Yi noticed a strange building with a semi-circular dome in the distance outside the car window.

"Holy crap, it really is a fortress?"

Ji Yi's eyesight is good now, and she can see people with guns pointed at the road from a distance.

This level of security is quite extravagant.

A few minutes later, after the fortress's security personnel confirmed their identities, the SUV drove straight into the fortress.

The place was quite spacious and there weren't many guards, but Ji Yi, with her sharp eyes, easily noticed something amiss.

The cameras are divided into those placed in the open and those hidden in the dark. Some places inside the building show subtle patterns and differences, which may indicate that there are hidden mechanisms.

Only someone as observant as Ji Yi, and currently in a safe situation, could have noticed this.

If outsiders wanted to attack, they wouldn't be able to discover these things at all.

Even with a small number of guards, the safety here is still quite guaranteed.

After some thought, Ji Yi and Gu Hong moved left and right, and soon entered a basement.

The environment here is oppressive and dark; it must have been a place specifically for holding prisoners.

"He's in room 008. You'll be going in alone then?"

"It's Gu Hong, who's walking ahead," he asked.

"Well, if you were here, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get anything out of you. He's never seen me before and knows nothing about me, which is an advantage."

"Okay." Gu Hong nodded.

After walking through the narrow corridor, Ji Yi arrived at the door of room 008 a minute later.

After multiple verifications including fingerprint, iris, and key scans, the iron gate opened, revealing a dim, oppressive light from inside.

Ji Yi walked straight in.

This was a cramped cell. Apart from a mattress on the floor and a set of tables and chairs embedded in the floor, there was nothing else inside.

The ceiling light is also embedded in the wall, and it is the only light source in the room.

Ye Changtian was sitting at the table, the light shining from above on his face, making him appear gloomy.

"Waiting for me?"

Ji Yi spoke, then casually sat down opposite Ye Changtian. The light from above shone on his face, making it appear equally gloomy and frightening.

"You look familiar. Haven't we met somewhere before? Lift your head up so I can take a good look."

Ji Yi spoke casually again, without any airs, making him seem like a local thug.

Ye Changtian raised his head and looked at Ji Yi:
"I thought it would be that one-armed man who interrogated me. Actually, I wanted to apologize to him."

His expression was like that of a child who had done something wrong.

"Ha ha ha ha."

Ji Yi burst out laughing upon hearing this.

"Oh, I'm sorry." Ji Yi covered her mouth. "Your acting was so funny, I couldn't help it."

Ye Changtian was furious: "What do you mean?"

Ji Yi glanced at his handcuffs, then looked down at his leg irons, and instead of answering directly, asked:

"You must be very uncomfortable moving around in these things, right? Isn't it extremely inconvenient to move around?"

"Hmm, what exactly are you trying to say? You don't seem to be an official."

"What are you saying? Get your stance straight! Is this the time for you to be asking me questions?!"

Ji Yi shouted loudly, then stood up. Although his height of 1.81 meters was not intimidating, the momentum of his voice, coupled with the light above his head, made him seem very intimidating.

"I've said everything I need to say. If you have any other questions, just ask."

Ye Changtian looked up at Ji Yi.

This time, his face was fully illuminated by the light, and his expression was very much in line with the state of mind of someone his age experiencing this kind of thing.

His eyes were clear, and his face showed fear, apprehension, and the stubbornness of a young boy. No matter how you looked at him, he was just an ordinary 17-year-old boy.

But Ji Yi felt that there was something completely out of place about it.

Clearly, in terms of expression, temperament, and demeanor, the other person did everything in accordance with his age and status; there was not a single flaw to be found.

"hiss"

Ji Yi looked at Ye Changtian's face: "Have we met somewhere before?"

Ye Changtian said firmly, "No, this is the first time I've met you. I don't even know who you are or why you came in."

"Yeah, that's true. I also feel like this is our first time meeting."

Ji Yi strolled over to Ye Changtian's side.

Then he leaned down and whispered in Ye Changtian's ear:

"But this shouldn't be the case. Why do I feel so strongly about punching you the moment I see you?"

How would I know about such a thing?

Ye Changtian was also furious. He glared at Ji Yi and said, "You just don't like me, do you?"

"You guessed right, I just don't like you."

boom!
He punched Ye Changtian hard in the face.

(End of this chapter)