Chapter 41: Infiltration
"Is there anything else you want to say?" the Masked Man asked.
"Don't you want to know where that... Headquarters is? This Purrloin should know, right? I'll help you ask it!" Bai Feng said, holding up the Purrloin in his hand.
"Ask the Purrloin?" The Masked Man was confused. How would he ask?
Under the Masked Man's puzzled gaze, Bai Feng looked at the Purrloin and whispered, "If you know where that... Headquarters is, tell me quickly. Otherwise, after I hand you over later, I won't be responsible for what others do to you."
"Meow meow meow~" What are you saying? I don't understand...
Hearing Bai Feng's words, the Purrloin put on a pitiful act, trying to gain Bai Feng's sympathy. But Bai Feng didn't fall for it. He knew that acting pitiful was a specialty of Pokémon like Purrloin. If you actually believed them, they might just scratch your face in return.
"As long as you tell me, I will do my best to ensure your Safety," Bai Feng promised.
"Meow meow~" Really?
Seeing that it couldn't trick Bai Feng and couldn't escape from his hands, the Purrloin became much more cooperative.
"Of course, if you don't tell me, both of us are finished right now!"
"Meow meow meow~" Alright, I'll tell you everything I know.
It turned out that the Masked Man had been investigating a Drug Trafficking Organization. One time, he caught a member of the Drug Trafficking Organization and apprehended him.
Originally, the Masked Man wanted to get more Information about the Drug Trafficking Organization from the captured Drug Dealer. But unexpectedly, that Drug Dealer had a fierce personality. He took advantage of the Masked Man's inattention and decisively chose to commit suicide.
However, that Drug Dealer had a Pokémon that secretly ran away while the Masked Man and its Trainer were struggling. That Pokémon was the Purrloin.
Actually, it wasn't difficult for the Masked Man to catch the Purrloin. But then he had a change of thought. Since the Clue to tracking the Drug Trafficking Organization was broken, why not use the Purrloin as the next Clue?
He thought the suicidal Drug Dealer might have wanted the Purrloin to deliver Information back to the Organization. Someone would definitely come to meet it then, and wouldn't he be able to take the Opportunity to finally reach the Drug Trafficking Organization's Lair?
But what the Masked Man didn't expect was that this Purrloin didn't have much Strength, but its personality was very cunning. It accidentally Discovered his tracking and even almost slipped away right under his nose several times.
During this Time, the Masked Man had been playing a game of cat and mouse with the Purrloin.
However, in reality, the Masked Man had truly misunderstood the Purrloin. Its owner really hadn't instructed it to deliver Information back to that damn Organization. Even if they had, it wouldn't have done so; it absolutely hated that Organization.
Now that the Purrloin had finally regained its Freedom, it would be foolish to go back and walk into a trap.
All it wanted now was simple Freedom.
It had truly had enough of staying in that awful Drug Trafficking Organization. There wasn't a single normal person inside. When it was with its previous owner, it was beaten every few days and often didn't get enough to eat. Those days had absolutely no hope.
It was just a shame that it was now caught by Bai Feng, and Bai Feng was threatening it to reveal the Drug Trafficking Organization's Location, so it had no choice but to cooperate.
Although it hadn't thought about delivering Information back to the Drug Trafficking Organization, it did indeed know the Drug Trafficking Organization's Location. After all, it had been mixed up there for several years and planned to escape every day. How could it not be clear about the Situation there?
Drug Trafficking Organization? After hearing the Purrloin's explanation, Bai Feng's heart stirred. Could the Drug Trafficking Organization the Purrloin spoke of be the same group that kidnapped Teacher Da Cun? Otherwise, it couldn't be such a coincidence.
Seeing that Bai Feng could actually communicate with the Purrloin, the Masked Man was surprised and also felt very strange: Could this kid really not be from the Drug Trafficking Organization? Logically, a small Drug Trafficking Organization shouldn't possibly have such a rare talent!
"Alright, I've asked clearly about the Organization's Location you wanted to know. I can tell you, but you have to take me with you," Bai Feng said. He had to go and see.
"Of course you have to go with me! Otherwise, how would I know if you're lying?" Although Bai Feng's interaction with the Purrloin didn't look like he was lying, who knew if he was just a superb actor!
The Masked Man didn't delay at all. He immediately took Bai Feng and the Purrloin, mounted a Noivern, and flew towards the outskirts of Mi A Lei City under the Purrloin's guidance.
The Drug Trafficking Organization's Base was not within Mi A Lei City.
It must be said, the Masked Man was truly skilled and bold, daring to brave the Drug Trafficking Organization's Base alone.
The Noivern flew for half the night and finally arrived at the destination before dawn. It was a hidden Valley, with many Caves scattered within it. At the entrance of the Caves, Trainers were patrolling with their Pokémon.
In addition, Bai Feng also Discovered that a large number of Stantler were being raised on the Grassland in the Valley.
Seeing Bai Feng's surprised expression, the Masked Man, hidden in the shadows, pointed at the sleeping Stantler and said to him, "The Horns of these Stantler are the main material Drug Dealers use to develop Drugs!"
"Stantler Horns can also be used to make Drugs?" Bai Feng was shocked. It was the first Time he had heard of this.
Seeing Bai Feng's bewildered expression, the Masked Man gave him a deep look, then explained, "Of course. Stantler Horns have a special ability, which is to create Illusions.
The Drug Trafficking Organization seized upon this characteristic and used Stantler Horns combined with some unknown Toxins to develop a harmful Drug.
People who take the Drug will become lost in the illusory world created by the Illusion, unable to extricate themselves. Then they will slowly deplete their vitality and spirit, eventually walking step by step towards death.
What's terrifying is that once you get addicted to this Drug, it's incredibly difficult to quit. It is precisely because of this Drug that countless families have been torn apart."
Speaking of this, the Masked Man's tone became stern and resentful. However, because he was wearing a mask, Bai Feng couldn't see his expression clearly.
Looking at the patrolling guards, Bai Feng asked the Masked Man, "Do you have a Plan?"
The Masked Man retorted, "Plan? What Plan? Of course, we're just going to charge straight in!"
"But there are so many people inside. You can't fight everyone alone. Why don't we ask Miss Jun Sha for help?" Bai Feng suggested.
Now the Masked Man finally truly believed that Bai Feng had nothing to do with the Drug Trafficking Organization. However, he shook his head and said, "No need. I can handle it myself." After speaking, he suddenly leaped out from the shadows.
"Hey..." Bai Feng tried to pull him back but couldn't. "This reckless fool!"
Shouts quickly echoed through the Valley. Clearly, the Masked Man had engaged the Drug Dealers. He commanded his Noivern and Mega Evolved Blaziken to wreak havoc, causing the Drug Dealers to retreat step by step.
It must be said, this Masked Man was indeed powerful. Those disorganized thugs were no match for him at all.
Meanwhile, Bai Feng seized this Opportunity to quietly dial Miss Jun Sha's Phone and reported the Situation here in detail to Miss Jun Sha.
Miss Jun Sha, upon receiving Bai Feng's report, was practically fuming. In fact, the Police had already figured out the Drug Dealers' Base Location a long Time ago. But in order not to harm the Hostages, they had planned to hold back for now and only act after sending people to secretly rescue the Hostages.
Unexpectedly, that Flame Masked Man actually jumped out and caused trouble!
As for the Flame Masked Man, Miss Jun Sha couldn't be more familiar with him. This "Hero in the Darkness" was very famous in Mi A Lei City, often secretly doing things to punish evil and promote good. Not only were the people at the Police Station very familiar with him, but the citizens of Mi A Lei City also knew him well.
The Problem was, besides doing some good deeds, this Flame Masked Man also frequently disrupted the Police's arrangements, causing the Police a lot of Trouble.
So, in the eyes of the Police, the Flame Masked Man was not only not a Hero but also a thorny Troublesome Figure.
When Bai Feng suggested asking Miss Jun Sha for help, the reason the Flame Masked Man refused outright was not only because he felt he could handle it, but also because he knew that if the Police really came, they probably wouldn't praise him for assisting the Police in handling the case; they might even arrest him along with the others.
To prevent the Drug Trafficking Organization from relocating their Base, Miss Jun Sha immediately organized personnel and planned to attack the Base.
While waiting for the Police to arrive, Bai Feng saw the Masked Man unleashing his power in the Valley, attracting most of the Drug Dealers. He thought for a moment and, taking advantage of the lack of attention, quietly infiltrated one of the Caves.
(End of Chapter)