The next day, Zhang Jie woke up.
Too many things had happened consecutively over the past two days, and he, who had barely slept well, finally had a chance to rest.
After waking up, he checked his equipment, then opened his room door and walked out. He went through the corridor to the first floor, which was quiet, and the bartender was not there.
So, he opened the back door of the bar and walked out. As the back door opened, the urban hustle and bustle hit him.
"It feels like I've been cut off from the world for a long time..." Zhang Jie sighed, then closed the back door of the bar, hailed a taxi on the roadside, and headed to Brooklyn Marine Terminal.
He checked the time; it was 7:53 AM.
When he went to the port, his car was still parked there, but the two Hummers were long gone.
Zhang Jie cautiously circled his car, found no trackers, and paid someone $200 to drive his car to a repair shop for a comprehensive inspection.
This caution was necessary to avoid dying inexplicably from a car bomb.
However, after the inspection, Zhang Jie breathed a sigh of relief; the other party had not installed any trackers or detonators in his car.
But it was understandable; after all, he was also an assassin, and the other party would consider an assassin's caution, knowing he wouldn't put himself in danger, so they didn't install such easily discoverable devices.
Zhang Jie, getting his car back, also breathed a sigh of relief, saving his wallet.
However, the remaining money was not enough and wouldn't last long.
The key was the immense threat posed by that tactical squad; Zhang Jie's current strength was insufficient to contend with them. The battle yesterday was so difficult, and he only managed to take down one person by luck.
But how could combat power be improved?
Only through extensive practice and actual combat.
As he got into the car, Zhang Jie's phone rang. He hadn't carried this phone with him; it had always been in the car.
Looking at the number displayed on the phone, Zhang Jie paused, then answered.
"It's me, little brother~"
Veronica's voice came from the other end of the phone, seemingly in a good mood.
"Thank goodness you finally didn't call me while you were 'working'."
Zhang Jie grumbled, then asked, "You wouldn't call me just for a chat, would you? You never call without a reason."
"Look at you. I heard you were targeted last night?"
"Oh, your intelligence work is good. It hasn't been long, and you already know."
"Consider this information a bonus. The squad hunting you is the Massacre Squad, ranked fourth in the KH Alliance. And the female assassin who came to capture you alive is called Viper Elena."
After taking a sip of water, Veronica continued, "Viper, ranked seventh on the KH Alliance assassin list, she was ordered by someone else to capture you. Although I don't know what the two teams want with you, one thing is certain: John has gotten into big trouble in Europe."
"What?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Jie couldn't sit still. This was the only news he had heard about John in a while.
Hearing Zhang Jie's shocked voice over the phone, Veronica smiled slightly, "Actually, it's not a big deal, just some old grievances between John and the KH Alliance. But dragging you into it, that's something I didn't expect."
"Can you tell me if John is doing well now?" Zhang Jie was more interested in John's current situation.
"Don't worry, he's doing much better than you, at least not as disheveled. However, declaring war on the entire KH Alliance alone, only the Night Demon could have such courage."
Veronica also expressed great admiration for John's actions, as it required immense strength.
Although she always knew he was a madman, when he truly went mad, even other madmen would feel inferior.
In fact, John had already killed two core members of the KH Alliance in Europe and wiped out several of their strongholds.
But the other KH Alliance members had no significant grievances with John, it was mainly Oriska.
Although this name has always been hereditary, as long as the current Oriska is found, the previous Oriska can be found, and he wants to know what exactly happened.
No matter what, one guy had to die; that was John's only belief.
As for how much trouble he stirred up in Europe, he didn't care.
After hearing the news about John, Zhang Jie was quite shocked. He was barely surviving against one Massacre Squad, while his master, John, was facing resistance from almost the entire KH Alliance.
And he still managed to take down two leaders?
And they were core members; wouldn't that cause a huge upheaval in the KH Alliance?
"Alright, the intel has been shared. Now for some serious business. Do you want to take on a commission?"
Veronica's lazy voice came through the phone speaker, making Zhang Jie's ears tingle. This enchantress always knew how to use her physical advantages.
Zhang Jie asked directly, "Aren't you specifically in the intelligence business? How come you're also starting to issue commissions? Aren't you afraid the High Table will delist you?"
"The commissions I take are all personal favors, and they have nothing to do with the High Table. Don't go spreading rumors, little brother~"
Veronica was unfazed by Zhang Jie's retort.
"First tell me where the commission is and if there's any danger, then I'll consider it." He always had a hesitant attitude towards Veronica's tasks, and this time, he once again raised questions.
Just like last time, Veronica only told him it was an escort mission, but there were too many unexpected twists.
"The mission isn't difficult; you just need to go to Tokyo to retrieve something."
Upon hearing Veronica's words, Zhang Jie's eyes widened.
"What the f-?" Zhang Jie poked his ear. "I'm not fluent in Japanese at all, and you're sending me to Japan to complete a mission?"
"Oh, little brother~ Just help your big sister out." Veronica's lazy voice exploded in the phone receiver.
Zhang Jie instinctively moved the phone away from his ear, a look of disdain on his face.
"First tell me what I'm doing in Japan, then I'll consider whether to go."
Seeing Zhang Jie's vigilance, Veronica could only reluctantly say, "Help me pick up something in Japan and deliver it to Korea."
?
No, Big Sister, are you mistaken? Helping you get something from Japan is one thing, but I also have to deliver it to Korea? International express delivery?
You're kidding me.
As if sensing Zhang Jie's darkening face, Veronica quickly added, "As long as you help me with this favor, I'll give you a piece of intelligence for free, and after it's done, $200,000."
"Other conditions remain the same, add one piece of intelligence and one favor."
This was the time to wield the Dragon Slaying Blade, and Zhang Jie would not be polite. As the Queen of Intelligence, Veronica had various sources of information.
But there was no doubt that they were all real and effective. Since she would call him to help her with this favor in Japan, it meant this matter was absolutely crucial.
Hmm. After a moment of hesitation, Veronica gritted her teeth and said, "You're tough, little brother~ Today is May 10th, and you must arrive in Tokyo by the 12th."
"Deal. Remember to reimburse my travel expenses."
Zhang Jie, hanging up the phone, couldn't help but slap his forehead. "Damn it! I asked for too little!"
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