Upon hearing the word "beard," Kyzylmer's eyes involuntarily narrowed, clearly showing a genuine fear of the person the name represented.
"Beard is Black God's younger brother, and also an enforcer of the Black Network. He's ruthless, and what's most terrifying is that... he enjoys eating live people, especially beautiful women, who have always been his favorites. He has arrested people within the Black Network who have made mistakes more than once, cleaned them up, and publicly hung them in the torture chamber. Then, he would use a knife to cut off pieces of flesh from the woman's body, dip them in salt and rice vinegar, and then, amidst the woman's agonizing screams, eat the flesh piece by piece. That scene was so disgusting that countless people within the Black Network became complete vegetarians, never daring to eat a single piece of meat again for the rest of their lives."
"Stop talking...it's disgusting enough."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ziwei almost vomited up his dinner from the night before. He had heard of people eating human flesh before, but at least they would make human flesh into something like char siu buns. This guy, on the other hand, was eating living people. He was truly a heartless and vicious person...
"Do you know where your sister is being held now?" Zhou Ziwei asked after thinking for a moment.
He is now eager to take the initiative and find the headquarters of the black network to eliminate the entire network in one fell swoop, so that he will no longer have to live in constant fear.
Hmm... It seems that besides the Black Network, he has also provoked another mysterious organization, or rather, a force, that may be even more terrifying than the Black Network. It is an extraordinary force.
If the members of Ono Yuko's sect are no less powerful than Ono Yuko and the man in the green robe, then this is definitely a more troublesome opponent than the Black Market Assassin Network.
Moreover... judging from Ono Yuko's memories, Ono Yuko was just an insignificant figure in her sect, which makes the strength of Ono Yuko's sect even more terrifying.
It is precisely because of this new threat that Zhou Ziwei is even more eager to resolve the matter of the Black Network, lest he be attacked from both sides, which would make his life even more difficult. Now that Kyzylmer says she is going to rescue Anirias, Zhou Ziwei cannot be sure whether she is telling the truth or lying.
Regardless of whether Kyzylmer was telling the truth or not, Zhou Ziwei decided to take the risk. If it was true, Zhou Ziwei could give Blacknet a small blow while helping to rescue Anirias.
If Kyzylmer's words were a setup set up against Zhou Ziwei... then Zhou Ziwei would welcome it even more.
Zhou Ziwei is not afraid of those people coming after him now; he is only afraid that they will go so far as to harm the people he cares about. If this is indeed a carefully designed trap, then the Black Network must have mobilized a considerable force this time. If Zhou Ziwei is not killed by them, he might be able to wipe out the Black Network in one fell swoop.
“I don’t know where my sister is now…” Kyzylem sighed softly and said, “Do you think they will tell me where she is?”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ziwei was taken aback, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant as he said, "Since you don't even know where Anirias is, how are you going to find her?"
Kyzylmer was silent for a moment, glancing at Zhou Ziwei's face several times before finally gritting her teeth and saying softly, "This is a secret between my sister and me, a secret only the two of us know. It's... a very strange telepathic connection between us. Many twin sisters have similar telepathic connections, but perhaps because we've both practiced a special mental skill, our connection is clearer and stronger than that of ordinary twin sisters. No matter how far apart we are, I can vaguely sense my sister's approximate location."
So if I go looking for my sister, I'm sure I'll find her. And when we're close enough, I... I can not only pinpoint her exact location, but I can even vaguely sense some of her thoughts and ideas. This is the biggest secret between my sister and me; no one else knows it, not even the Black God. I hope... you can keep this secret for us, okay?
Telepathy? If an ordinary person heard this, they might take it as a familiar supernatural story and not believe Kyzylmer at all. However, Zhou Ziwei was not surprised by this, because he and the independent soul he created also had this ability. Moreover, while Kyzylmer could only vaguely sense some of his sister's thoughts and ideas at close range, Zhou Ziwei could clearly see every soul memory of Kunchong at close range.
In Zhou Ziwei's view, it was quite normal and very likely that twins could have a telepathic connection. Moreover, Kyzylem and Anirias were not ordinary people, so it was even less surprising that they had also mastered this ability.
“Alright then!” Zhou Ziwei thought for a moment and said, “I will go with you to rescue your sister now. I can choose to believe you this time, but… if you lie to me again, I promise… I will never forgive you this time.”
Before leaving, Zhou Ziwei replenished all the Kun pets with soul power and instructed them to do everything in their power to protect the people in the Zhou family mansion. Then he took Kizilmer back to the Zhou Group building and went up to the rooftop.
The military helicopter, now entirely owned by Zhou Ziwei, was parked there quietly, with a foldable rainproof canopy temporarily erected on top by Zhou's employees.
As for the pilots on the plane, Zhou Ziwei had long since sent them back to the army. He had absorbed the souls of more than one pilot and was so skilled in flying that he didn't need to have a pilot on duty every day.
Seeing Zhou Ziwei skillfully pilot the helicopter into the azure sky, Kyzylem's mouth gaped open in surprise, forming an "O" shape.
Although piloting an airplane isn't considered a particularly advanced skill for many in the black market,... Kyzylmer had specifically researched Zhou Ziwei's background and knew a great deal about his past experiences. None of that research mentioned Zhou Ziwei ever learning to pilot an airplane...
In China, airplanes are still a novelty for most people. Even among city dwellers, the majority have never flown in their lives. As for pilots... they can be counted on one hand. So how did Zhou Ziwei learn to fly?
Volume 2 The Assassin's Nightmare Chapter 457 The Island Nation
When exactly did this kid learn to fly a plane?
This question only slightly troubled Kyzylmer. When she thought about Zhou Ziwei's extraordinary qualities, which were completely inconsistent with the self-destructive playboy image he presented in the files from a few years ago, she felt relieved. Then she couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking: This guy is hiding his true colors too well. Before the age of twenty-five, he seemed like a useless fool. But that was obviously just a facade. Could it be... that he was actually pretending to be someone he wasn't from a young age, while secretly learning all sorts of different knowledge, keeping a low profile and patiently waiting for the day when he could unleash his full potential? Otherwise, how could he have grown into such a super-talented all-rounder in such a short period of time?
It wasn't until Zhou Ziwei had circled Dangyang City in his helicopter for a full time, repeatedly asking her which direction to fly, that Kyzylmer finally snapped out of her daze. She pointed northeast and said, "I feel like Anirias is in that direction, but... we might be quite far away, so the exact direction may need to be adjusted at any time, but the general direction should be correct."
Zhou Ziwei didn't say anything more, nodded, and immediately sped off in the direction Kyzylmer had indicated...
The new helicopter was indeed impressive, with a speed far exceeding that of ordinary helicopters. After a long day of travel, the two had already flown across most of China.
As dusk approached and they reached the snow-covered Changbai Mountains ahead, Zhou Ziwei asked Kyzylmer for directions again. When Kyzylmer continued to point slightly north of east, he frowned.
If he flies any further, he'll be crossing the border. This helicopter carries the sign of the Central Military Commission, so he can drive recklessly within the country without any worries. Even if he goes to some military bases, no one will dare to stop him. But it's a different story once he crosses the border. Foreigners won't care who he is. Moreover, the more military-affiliated his aircraft becomes after crossing the border, the more sensitive people will be. Who knows, before he's even flown half a mile past Changbai Mountain, a barrage of surface-to-air missiles will be lining up to fly towards him.
Zhou Ziwei wasn't too worried about being blown up, but he would be really heartbroken if his helicopter were destroyed.
"Are you sure it's in that direction?" Zhou Ziwei asked, frowning.
“I’m sure!” Kyzylmer nodded firmly and said, “We’re not too far apart now, and I have a clearer sense of the direction. Anirias should be in that direction right now.”
"Alright then!" Zhou Ziwei nodded helplessly, but instead of continuing to fly in the direction Anirias had indicated, he circled around and found a military camp nearby. He used the communicator on the helicopter to contact the command center in the camp, and then landed directly.
"Let's have a meal here first, and then leave later."
After Zhou Ziwei brought the plane to a stop, he waved to Kyzylmer and then jumped off the plane first.
Kyzylmer assumed that Zhou Ziwei didn't want to cross the border during the day, or that he wanted to obtain an exit permit through official connections, so he didn't pay much attention. He obediently jumped off the plane and followed Zhou Ziwei toward a group of local officers from the garrison who were approaching...
After enjoying a sumptuous meal with a strong Northeastern flavor at the military base, it was already completely dark. Zhou Ziwei, full of food and drink, bid farewell to the enthusiastic local officers and then walked out of the camp with Kizilmer, heading towards the desolate depths of Changbai Mountain.
Good heavens... Could he be planning to walk over Changbai Mountain?!
The thought of this possibility made Kyzylmer feel like he was about to faint.
Changbai Mountain's altitude isn't that high, at least not as high as Kunlun Mountain, but... it's not something two people can easily climb on four legs... This person... has he lost his mind?!
As he walked, Kyzylmer looked around, trying to see if there was another plane or even a mountain jeep nearby to pick up Zhou Ziwei.
However, to Kyzylmer's great disappointment, the more they walked, the more desolate it became. There wasn't a single person in sight. If they went any further, there would be an extremely steep cliff, a place that even a car couldn't pass through.
"Oh dear... I'm exhausted... Mr. Zhou, can we take a break? Where... where are you taking me?" Kyzylmer had been following Zhou Ziwei for almost an hour, and was so tired that her legs ached and she could barely lift her feet. Seeing Zhou Ziwei still walking leisurely and energetically ahead, as if he could really walk across the mountain in front of her without any problem, Kyzylmer couldn't take it anymore. She couldn't help but cry out and then plopped down on a roadside stone like a spoiled child.
Zhou Ziwei stopped and turned to look at Kyzylmer. He shook his head to himself, thinking that even twin sisters have very different personalities. When Anirias accompanied them across the snow-capped mountains, her determination and stubbornness were much stronger than Kyzylmer's.
"Of course I'm going to take you to rescue Anirias."
Zhou Ziwei snorted and said, "What, weren't you in a hurry to save your sister? If you want to save her, then hurry up and come with me!"
"I...I really can't walk anymore."
Kyzylmer said with a mournful face, "Besides... this mountain is so high, you don't really want me to hike up with you, do you? I... I don't have that ability."
Zhou Ziwei smiled faintly, shook his head slightly, closed his eyes, and quietly sensed his surroundings. After a moment, he opened his eyes and said to Kyzylem, "Alright! Since you don't want to leave, let's take a risk and start flying from here! Hmm... as long as we fly at a slightly higher altitude, we should be able to avoid the military's monitoring!"
Kyzylmer was taken aback by what he heard. He looked around again, then said with a blank expression, "We start flying here... here... you hid an airplane here? God... is there a secret military base here?"
Zhou Ziwei shook his head, no longer wasting words with her. After exhaling lightly, a strong gust of air began to shoot out from his palm, and in the blink of an eye, it had already swept up Kyzylmer's body. Then, the two of them flew straight up into the dark sky along with the spinning tornado.
"Oh my God, what... what's going on? I've been blown into the sky by the wind."
Kyzylmer seemed unaware that Zhou Ziwei had the ability to fly, and at this moment he appeared extremely shocked and panicked. Suddenly, Zhou Ziwei used a tornado to lift him into the sky, and he screamed in terror.
"Shut up!" Zhou Ziwei rolled his eyes in anger and said, "If you keep yelling, believe me, I'll throw you down here!"
Upon hearing this, Kyzylmer looked down and saw that in just a short while, they had already risen hundreds of meters straight up. If Zhou Ziwei really threw her down, even if she were as tough as a cockroach, she would be smashed into a pile of minced meat and there would be absolutely no chance of her escaping.
"Ugh..." Fearing that Zhou Ziwei would keep his word, Kyzylmer, in extreme panic, could only cover her mouth with her small hands, press her body tightly against Zhou Ziwei, and wrap her other hand around his waist, as if she would rather die than not be a pair of lovers with Zhou Ziwei. However, under Zhou Ziwei's threat, she dared not make any more noise.
Zhou Ziwei was being embraced by a sexy and beautiful woman, and in the dark of night, he felt an urge to push her down right there in the sky.
Uh... I've never experienced what it's like to do it with a woman in the sky before. What would that feel like?
Of course... this thought only flashed through Zhou Ziwei's mind. He wouldn't actually do that to Kyzylem here. If Zhou Ziwei had a choice, he would rather have a relationship with Anirias than do that kind of thing with Kyzylem.
Although the two sisters look exactly alike, Zhou Ziwei prefers Anirias in terms of personality.
Kyzylem was clearly smarter than Anirias, but... perhaps it was precisely because she was too smart that Zhou Ziwei always felt a sense of artificiality towards her, which made him less than impressed.
The Changbai Mountains aren't particularly high. The two of them rode a tornado into the sky, quickly crossing the border and flying over another country. Gazing at the small cities scattered across the plains under the night sky, only a few lights still twinkled in some of them, Zhou Ziwei couldn't help but sigh. He'd heard that this country was very poor, much like China in the 1950s and 60s. Yet, despite being of the same ethnicity, separated by the 38th parallel, the people on both sides lived completely different lives. One side was so poor that even a piece of tofu required ration coupons, while the other was one of the world's Four Asian Tigers. Whose fault was this polarization?
"Continue giving directions. Where is Anirias now?" Zhou Ziwei sighed for a moment before turning his gaze away. Seeing that Kyzylmer's hysterical expression had calmed down slightly, he asked coldly.
He deliberately put on a cold demeanor because the woman in his arms was so hot that if he didn't act cool, his body might be burned by her heat.
Kyzylmer looked up at Zhou Ziwei. Perhaps it was because she suddenly discovered that Zhou Ziwei could fly in the sky like a legendary immortal riding on clouds, which stirred a soft spot in her heart. At this moment, her gaze was filled with an undisguised, burning admiration for a hero.
"Zhou...you're really amazing!" Kyzylmer, somewhat infatuated, reached out a hand to stroke Zhou Ziwei's cheek and murmured, "You're so handsome!"
"Uh..." Zhou Ziwei was slightly taken aback by Kyzylmer's appearance. He quickly suppressed the impulse in his heart, reached out and slapped away the small hand that Kyzylmer was touching his face, and said coldly, "Don't try to use your seductive arts on me. You should know that your tricks don't work on me."
Kyzylmer said somewhat aggrievedly, "I didn't use any seductive arts! I really admire you... God, you're not an angel descended from heaven, are you? Otherwise, how can you fly?"
As he spoke, Kyzylmer reached out and touched Zhou Ziwei's back, as if searching for a pair of white wings that had grown on Zhou Ziwei's back.
Zhou Ziwei's body reacted even faster to her touch, so he could only put on a stern face, snort coldly, and say, "Stop dawdling, tell me quickly which direction your sister Anirias is in. I can't maintain this flying state for too long. If I delay rescuing your sister, don't blame me!"
"Ah... I'm sorry..." Kyzylmer was startled by Zhou Ziwei's words, she put away her infatuated look, closed her eyes and sensed for a moment, then pointed to the north and said, "Over there... I can feel that we are getting closer and closer."
Zhou Ziwei nodded, said nothing more, and immediately activated the tornado, which roared across the sky...
About an hour later, Zhou Ziwei looked down at a small island, steadily stopping the tornado in mid-air, and kept examining the terrain.
“That’s right… Anirias is definitely down there. I can even feel how she is right now.”
Kyzylmer, with her eyes slightly closed and her expression somewhat agitated, said, "She...she is filled with fear and anxiety, as if...as if she is about to face some great danger...Zhou, I beg you, hurry down and save her! If you are any later, it may be too late."
Zhou Ziwei frowned slightly, glanced at Kyzylmer a few times, hesitated for a moment, and finally, with a thought, activated the tornado and slowly descended towards the island below.
The island is not large, with a dozen or so simple buildings scattered across it. However, the buildings are not shabby; they look like vacation villas built by a wealthy person.
This place no longer belongs to the poor country we just passed through, but should be an island belonging to an island nation. Although the island is not large, for a small country with a small land area, this little bit of land will naturally not be completely abandoned.
There were more than a dozen fishing boats around the island. The boats were quite large, and some lights were faintly visible on them, while most of the buildings on the island were pitch black.
Zhou Ziwei silently surveyed the largest building in the center of the island, his brows furrowed into a deep "eight" shape, his expression slightly grim. He had a vague sense that there was something there that might endanger his safety. Now, hearing Kyzylmer's constant urging, Zhou Ziwei was almost certain that being brought here by Kyzylmer was likely part of a pre-arranged trap. These people had meticulously set up this trap to act as clever hunters, luring him into it to capture him.
What made Zhou Ziwei frown was that... this was an island nation, and the black network had actually set up a trap in a region belonging to the island nation. So... could that guy, Masao Mita, also be involved in this matter? If that guy really was involved... Zhou Ziwei felt that it might be necessary for him to completely withdraw the Mita family from the stage of history.
And... so what if it's a trap? Isn't this exactly what Zhou Ziwei wanted? He was truly tired of playing hide-and-seek with the black web. If possible... let's end it as soon as possible!
Therefore, Zhou Ziwei did not react much to Kyzylem's performance, but he remained vigilant and kept his descent at a moderate pace.
Four hundred meters, three hundred meters... one hundred meters...
When Zhou Ziwei descended to a height of one hundred meters, the lights on more than a dozen fishing boats around the island suddenly went off simultaneously, and the muzzles of hundreds of cannons were all aimed at Zhou Ziwei and Kyzylmer in mid-air.
"Ah...we...we've been discovered."
When Kyzylmer saw the cannons suddenly protruding from the fishing boats, his face turned pale, and he gripped Zhou Ziwei's arm much tighter.
Zhou Ziwei remained unmoved, ignoring the cannons on the fishing boats and having no interest in watching Kyzylmier's performance. He simply kept his eyes fixed on the villa in the center of the island. At this moment, a man in a black suit with a full beard had appeared on the roof of the villa.
"Beard? Could this be the bearded man that Kyzylem mentioned?" Zhou Ziwei thought to himself, but he didn't ask Kyzylem another question. Now, he found it hard to believe anything this woman said.
The bearded man was also looking up at Zhou Ziwei, who was slowly descending from the sky. As for Kyzylmer beside Zhou Ziwei, he was completely ignored by the bearded man as well.
Their gazes collided in the night sky, as if sparks were flying, and a murderous intent as thick as blood began to spread silently across the small island.
After seeing Zhou Ziwei descend to the predetermined height, the bearded man suddenly raised his left hand and then swung it down hard...
"Boom—" With Big Beard's simple action, a dozen fishing boats several kilometers away suddenly roared with cannon fire, actually using weapons of mass destruction on the sea without any scruples, and began a barrage of bombardment against Zhou Ziwei and Kyzylem.