Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1178 - 1178 One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One Simple Handling

1178: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One: Simple Handling 1178: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Sixty-One: Simple Handling It was Number Thirteen who introduced Zhang Zhenxing to Gao Yang, so the first person Gao Yang thought of to deal with Zhang Zhenxing was definitely Number Thirteen.

Gao Yang called Number Thirteen, but he was quite worried about whether he could get through, because Number Thirteen had said himself that his phone was not often reachable, especially when he was planning to complete a very complicated task, just as Gao Yang would only turn on his phone when necessary during a mission, Number Thirteen also had to avoid being disturbed while undertaking an important task.

Fortunately, the first time Gao Yang called, Number Thirteen answered.

Gao Yang was also very concerned about the whereabouts of Karima, so after Number Thirteen picked up, he immediately said, “Leonard?”

“It’s me.”

“How is the investigation going?

Any progress?”

Number Thirteen’s voice sounded somewhat dejected, which gave Gao Yang an ominous premonition.

Indeed, after a brief pause, Number Thirteen said solemnly, “She might be dead.”

Gao Yang was taken aback, and exclaimed in shock, “Dead!”

“I said ‘might’.

I’m not sure yet, but according to what I have gathered so far, the likelihood is significant.”

Yelena, who was driving, also became a bit nervous and whispered to Gao Yang, “What’s going on?

Who’s in trouble?”

Gao Yang waved his hand at Yelena and, while clutching his chest as if in distress, tugged at his shirt collar, then absentmindedly said, “What’s going on?”

“I infiltrated the mansion of Merrick Ben Suharitan, I searched up close for a long time, but I couldn’t reveal my identity as security was very strict.

If I exposed my identity, I likely wouldn’t have another chance to enter.

So, my progress has been slow.

Until not long ago, I had the chance to interrogate a maid, and then I learned that in the past two years, three girls have died here, one of them, according to the description, resembled my sister a lot.”

After a long silence, Gao Yang solemnly said, “Just by description?

Have you shown a photo of Karima to the maid?”

“Yes, I have shown her, but the maid couldn’t confirm, she said the resemblance was strong, but it’s been a long time, she couldn’t be sure.”

Gao Yang sighed, saying, “I still feel that Karima isn’t dead, I just have this feeling.

Leonard, think of some other ways to confirm it.”

Number Thirteen calmly said, “I’m looking for the body.

Once I find the body, I can do DNA identification.

Right now, I’m not sure how the body was disposed of, but I can confirm it wasn’t burned; it was buried.

I’m sure I can find the body, I have plenty of time and patience.”

Gao Yang sighed, asking, “Where is the mastermind?

Have you found him?”

“No, he’s gone traveling, I don’t know where he is, and I don’t have the time to check right now.

If I confirm Karima is dead, then I will look for Merrick Ben Suharitan’s whereabouts, or simpler, I’ll just wait for him here; he will come back eventually.”

Gao Yang felt somewhat agitated, holding the phone in one hand and fiercely slapping his thigh with the other, after a moment of silence, he bitterly said, “What do you plan to do?”

“First, find the body, then confirm the identity of the body.

If it’s the worst outcome, then the only thing left for me to do is to seek revenge, and many people will die.”

“Okay, keep me updated on any news.”

After speaking with a heavy heart, Number Thirteen said in a deep voice, “How are things on your end, still in Aleppo Prison?”

It had been a while since they last contacted each other; Gao Yang and Number Thirteen were not aware of each other’s recent situations.

Hearing Number Thirteen’s query, Gao Yang responded solemnly, “I’m in New York, things are alright.

Listen, if you need help over there, call me.”

“I know, but I can handle it myself.

Anything going on at your end?”

Gao Yang originally wanted to seek Number Thirteen’s help, but knowing Number Thirteen’s situation, Gao Yang didn’t want to trouble him anymore.

After hesitating for a moment, he said gravely, “No, nothing, I just called to check on your situation.”

Number Thirteen said in a deep voice, “It’s over nine o’clock at night over there now, if it isn’t anything, you wouldn’t be calling me at this time, so just tell me what it is straight.”

Gao Yang helplessly said, “You really are aware of the time difference, alright, it’s a small matter, about that Zhang Zhenxing you introduced me to, I want to threaten him a bit, make him afraid to blackmail a new acquaintance of mine, just a small thing, you don’t need to worry about it.”

“I am very calm, and I’m not as fragile as you think, understand?

Zhang Zhenxing, alright, you want to take him down, right?”

Gao Yang sighed, saying, “No, Zhang Zhenxing belongs to a large gang, taking him down would just be replaced by someone else, it wouldn’t mean much, right now I just want to scare him enough.”

Number Thirteen was silent for a moment before speaking softly, “I can’t help you for now, but, you can find Murphy; he can handle everything.

Sanhe Hui is a big organization, with Murphy stepping in, things can become very simple.”

Gao Yang forced a smile and said, “Such a small matter, it seems unnecessary to bother the cleaner right?”

“It’s not about the cleaner, this is Murphy’s personal matter.

Uh, let me make the call.

Just tell me what you need Zhang Zhenxing to know, and then you can leave it to us.”

After Gao Yang casually mentioned the name of the hotel, he spoke solemnly, “Just tell Zhang Zhenxing the name of the hotel and ask him not to make trouble.

As for the specifics, let Murphy handle it.

Hey, buddy, cleaning services are expensive, are you sure you can ask Murphy for this favor?”

“I only have two friends, one is you, and the other is Murphy.”

“Alright, I understand.

I’ll leave this matter to you guys.”

After finishing, Gao Yang thought for a while, then continued, “Listen, my intuition tells me that Karima is not dead.

I have a strong feeling about this, and my feelings are usually accurate.

If your current investigation has hit a dead end, perhaps you could try a different approach.

You might find something.”

After a long silence, Number Thirteen spoke solemnly, “I never believe in intuition.

I only believe in the evidence I find and what I see.

However, alright, I trust you.

For the most part, I won’t be available to take calls coming period, but if possible, I’ll have my phone on from midnight to two in the morning, Riyadh time.

Contact me during this time if there’s anything urgent.

If I make any progress, I’ll call you.

That’s it, I’m hanging up now, goodbye.”

After hanging up with Number Thirteen, Yelena asked with concern, “Gao, who’s in trouble?”

Gao Yang sighed, “You don’t know them; it’s a friend’s sister, a very respectable girl.

Alright, sweetheart, you don’t need to worry about these matters.

We should go now.

Uh, unless there’s somewhere you particularly want to go, I think we should head to the hotel.”

Gao Yang felt conflicted.

Although he indeed believed that Karima was not dead, the bad news from Number Thirteen still upset him.

Feeling upset made Gao Yang understand the fragility of life more deeply, hence, his desire to head to the hotel.

Yelena nodded at Gao Yang, then flashed him a sweet smile before she sped up the car.

Gao Yang quickly said, “Hey, dear, slow down.”

Yelena obediently slowed down, then looked at Gao Yang half-smiling, “I always thought you were a fearless tough guy, but you actually get anxious if the car goes a bit fast.”

Gao Yang laughed and said, “It’s different.

I don’t want to be safe from bullets and bombs on the battlefield only to have an accident because of speeding.

People are fragile, it’s better to be cautious.

Safety first, didn’t I tell you, I’m quite cowardly.”

Yelena sighed softly, “Yes, you’re really a scaredy-cat, oh my god, if only you were as timid as you claim.”

Gao Yang chuckled with Yelena, finally arriving at the place he most wanted to be at that moment.

They reached the hotel entrance, he showed the presidential suite guest card, and handed the car to the valet.

However, not far from the hotel entrance, a police car’s lights were flashing, and two policemen approached a seemingly drunk person by the side of the road, exchanged a few words, but were promptly floored by the drunk person.

“Wanna die?

If not, get lost!

Don’t bother me, piss off!

Stop bothering me!”

“Put your hands behind your head and lie down on the ground, now!”

The floored policeman quickly got up, while the other immediately drew his pistol, yelling at the obviously drunk person.

“Dare to point a gun at me, do you want to die?”

Gao Yang was scared half to death because the drunk person was Eileen, and with these American police, who are ready to shoot whenever they feel threatened, this was not a joke.

“Stop!

Eileen, get on the ground!”

Gao Yang let go of Yelena, ran forward shouting, and as he was aimed at with a gun, he immediately raised his hands, then loudly said, “Please listen, she’s my friend, she’s just drunk, gentlemen, don’t be agitated!

Take it easy, I can explain everything, we’re harmless and safe, gentlemen.”

A policeman pointed the gun at Gao Yang and shouted, “Lie on the ground!

Hands on your head, quick!”

Gao Yang quickly lay down, and as he did, a chill ran through him, and he lamented internally, “Tonight really is a troublesome night.”

As Gao Yang lay down, he remembered that he had a pistol tucked in his waistband, and it seemed unavoidable to be searched.

Regardless, Gao Yang wasn’t foolish enough to shoot; it was just a minor incident, but shooting would escalate the trouble immensely.

While lamenting in his mind, he was already considering how to get away, though it seemed he might inevitably be detained for half the night or even the whole night.

Just as the policemen approached Gao Yang, handcuffed his hands behind his back, and were about to check him, the doorman who had just attended to him ran over and loudly said, “Officers, this gentleman is our guest, he’s a person of status.

I think there might be some misunderstanding here, could you give this gentleman a chance to explain?” (To be continued.

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