Courtyard House: Purchasing Agents' Comeback from the Great Famine

After riding his bicycle to a remote alleyway away from the government compound, Wang Feng entered his spatial dimension and summoned Duan Zhengde.

Duan Zhengde opened his eyes groggily. When he found himself in an unfamiliar environment, bound hand and foot, and seeing a strange young man, he immediately became wary.

"Who are you? Where is this place? Do you know I'm a vice-ministerial level official? You've illegally detained a high-ranking leader; you've committed a serious crime. Do you want to make an enemy of the entire Dragon Kingdom?"

After regaining his senses, Duan Zhengde quickly realized his current predicament and launched into a barrage of questions at Wang Feng.

Upon hearing Duan Zhengde's words, Wang Feng smiled slightly, not angry at all. He knew that these people were all the same; giving them a good beating would make them behave.

Looking at Duan Zhengde, Wang Feng spoke in a deep voice:

"Duan Zhengde, it's just the two of us here. In my eyes, there's no distinction of rank or status. As long as you're human, I can make you obey. Do you believe me?"

"Insolence! Where did you come from, you madman? How dare you make me, a high-ranking leader, listen to you? Do you want to be shot? I advise you to let me leave immediately, or you will not escape the fate of being shot." Duan Zhengde shouted in a deep voice.

"Why."

Wang Feng sighed slightly. He found it difficult to communicate with these people. Since he couldn't communicate with them, he could only let them taste the flavor of honeycomb briquette-style steamed buns first.

With a wave of his hand, honeycomb briquettes appeared in front of the two men. Under Duan Zhengde's puzzled gaze, Wang Feng grabbed his hand and reached into the honeycomb briquettes.

"Ah! Ah!"

"What are you doing? Let me go! This is an attack on a high-ranking official! This is a crime!"

Duan Zhengde's face was contorted with pain. He screamed wildly, still unable to believe that anyone would dare to attack him, a deputy ministerial-level official. Did this person want to make an enemy of the entire Dragon Kingdom?

Releasing Duan Zhengde, Wang Feng looked at him and smiled, saying, "Can we talk properly now?"

Duan Zhengde looked at his bloodied and mangled hand and roared, "How dare you inflict physical harm on a high-ranking leader? The Dragon Kingdom will not let you get away with this! Which country's enemy agent are you? What exactly is your purpose?"

Wang Feng shook his head and sighed softly, "Why can't you face reality?"

As soon as he finished speaking...

Wang Feng grabbed Duan Tiande's other hand, preparing to reach for the burning honeycomb briquettes.

"Ah! No!"

"Aaaaaah!"

Unfortunately, Wang Feng wasn't joking. No matter what high-ranking leader you are, once you come here, even if you're the King of Heaven, you'll have to obediently sing "Conquer".

Duan Zhengde was in so much pain that his eyes were bloodshot, his veins were bulging, and cold sweat was pouring down his face. He wanted to break free from the control of the person in front of him, but the person's hand was like an iron clamp, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't pull it back.

"Ah! Ah! Let me go! I'll talk! I'll tell you whatever you ask!" Duan Zhengde shouted frantically.

Releasing Duan Zhengde, Wang Feng revealed a devilish smile and asked, "Do you still think I wouldn't dare touch your high-ranking position? Are you still going to act like a big shot?"

Duan Zhengde felt a chill run down his spine when he saw the smile on the man's face. He no longer dared to put on airs and shook his head repeatedly, saying, "I dare not, I dare not again."

"Hahaha, look, even if you're a high-ranking leader, you're still just a person, aren't you? Everyone is afraid of pain, and you don't have an extra head, do you?" Wang Feng laughed loudly.

"Yes, yes."

Duan Zhengde nodded hurriedly in agreement, no longer daring to refute.

Seeing Duan Zhengde give in, Wang Feng lost all interest in continuing the game. He handed the photo he had obtained from the deaf old woman to Duan Zhengde and said in a deep voice:

"Tell me, what is your relationship with Xiao Rizi?"

At this point, Wang Feng glanced at Duan Zhengde indifferently and said coldly, "If you dare to utter a single word of nonsense or a single lie, I will let you know what it feels like to wish for death."

Upon seeing the photo, Duan Zhengde knew that Long Xiaoni had fallen into this person's hands, and therefore, Long Xiaoni's treasure must also have fallen into this person's hands.

As for why this person approached him, he had a guess in his mind.

Thinking of how terrifying this person was, he knew he was probably doomed today. To avoid further suffering, he quickly said:

"I have no connection with Xiao Rizi. The reason I had tea with Officer Xiao Rizi was to save my sister-in-law. At the time, I was just a battalion-level officer. My sister-in-law was kidnapped by Officer Xiao Rizi because she was beautiful. In order to save my sister-in-law, I found Xiao Rizi and used a large yellow croaker to rescue her."

Wang Feng stared intently into Duan Zhengde's eyes and asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure you're not lying to me? Do you know what the consequences will be for lying to me?"

Duan Zhengde said firmly, "No...no, I would never dare to lie to you. I swear, if I lie to you, may I die a horrible death."

Wang Feng's spiritual sense noticed that Duan Zhengde's eyes flickered when he spoke, indicating that he wouldn't say anything unless he was dealt with severely.

Without saying a word, Wang Feng placed Duan Zhengde entirely on the honeycomb briquettes.

"Ah! Ahh!"

Duan Zhengde's stomach was scalded and bloody, and the pain made his eyes widen and his features contort. He screamed madly:

"I'll tell you, I'll tell you! I'll tell you everything! I'll never lie to you again!"

Wang Feng picked up Duan Zhengde, but unexpectedly, the honeycomb briquette stuck to Duan Zhengde's stomach, and Duan Zhengde was in so much pain that his eyes almost popped out.

With a thought, Wang Feng put the honeycomb briquettes back into the warehouse.

Duan Zhengde was panting heavily; he only wanted to die quickly and had no more illusions.

"The last time I met with Officer Xiao Rizi was indeed to save my sister-in-law, but the price was that I told Xiao Rizi our army's marching route. As a result, more than 6,000 of our troops were killed in that battle."

"hehe."

Wang Feng laughed, a cold laugh. Although he wasn't exactly a good person, he still deeply hated these traitors and sellouts who betrayed their country for personal gain.

"Over the years, have you cooperated with Xiao Rizi? Or done anything for Xiao Rizi?" Wang Feng asked in a deep voice.

Duan Zhengde nodded: "After that incident, Xiao Rizi used it as leverage to force me to do things for them. In order to save my life, I had no choice but to do things for them. It was with Xiao Rizi's strong support that I was able to gradually rise to my current position."

Upon hearing this, Wang Feng sighed inwardly. "Little Rizi really has no intention of killing me. When I have the chance in the future, I must go and slaughter them and empty their coffers."

Wang Feng asked Duan Zhengde many more questions, and this time Duan Zhengde became completely honest and dared not hide a single word.

This time, he even told Wang Feng about all the gold and antiques he had collected over the years, and also about the dirty secrets of some corrupt officials.