After finishing his earlier remarks, Abbas reiterated, “I have a suspicion that they must possess other methods to significantly enhance the physical capabilities of these gangsters. Continuous shooting at such intensity should be manageable for three-star warriors, allowing them to wrap up confrontations swiftly. The fact that an entire magazine can remain intact suggests their strength is at least on par with four-star warriors.”


    Charlie couldn’t help but furrow his brow and responded coldly, “These individuals are not just well-armed; they are also highly trained and operate with a systematic approach. They prepare meticulously for encounters with martial arts masters. Even if they aren’t martial arts experts themselves, they are likely very familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of such masters, allowing them to devise targeted strategies.”<fne8e8> Official source is fin?novel</fne8e8>


    “Absolutely!” Abbas agreed earnestly. “Regardless of their organization, their capability to significantly boost the physical prowess of ordinary people is genuinely rming. While Wanlong Pce boasts tens of thousands of mercenaries, only a few hundred can truly practice martial arts. Most of these hundreds will never surpass the three-star warrior level in their lifetime. If they have indeed found a reliable method to elevate ordinary individuals to this level and can implement it on arge scale, their power should not be underestimated!”


    Charlie instinctively frowned and remarked, “I’ve nevere across any technique that elevates ordinary people to such heights…”


    As he spoke, Charlie turned to Abbas and asked, “Have you heard of this?”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    “Mr. Wade, my subordinates are unaware of such methods,” Abbas replied. “I know there are martial artists who have joined various mercenary groups, but today marks my first encounter with this phenomenon, and so far, Ick direct evidence. However, before we disposed of the corpses, I instructed my team to collect their faces, fingerprints, and DNA. At the appropriate time, I n topare this data with global databases. By verifying the identities of these individuals, we can unearth additional clues.”


    “Sounds good!” Charlie nodded, emphasizing, “These individuals may pose significant danger, and the true strength of the organization behind them could surpass that of Wanlong Pce. As you investigate their identities, exercise caution and ensure secrecy; this is not the moment to confront the enemy.”


    Abbas replied solemnly, “Understood, Mr. Wade. My team will proceed with discretion.”


    Charlie nodded again and instructed, “Head to Long Ind; you’ll meet that person there.”


    …


    Twenty minutester, a ck Cadic rolled into the manor on Long Ind, New York.


    As Charlie descended into the basement, he encountered the leader of the gangsters from earlier, now restrained in a chair and looking extremely weak, on the verge of unconsciousness.


    His amputated limbs were wrapped in bandages, and his mouth was stained with blood. An infusion needle was inserted into one of his severed arms, with a bag of medicinal fluid steadily administering into his system.


    Abbas informed Charlie, “Mr. Wade, this individual was extremely resistant. I had to administer a tranquilizer, so he should be in aatose state now.”


    Charlie nodded, approached the man, and gently ced his hand on the man’s head.


    Almost immediately, the man’s body quivered slightly before he slowly lifted his head.


    Opening his eyes, the man was startled to see Charlie and eximed in panic, “It’s you…”


    Charlie smirked, “What’s the matter? Surprised to see me?”


    Recalling how Charlie single-handedly incapacitated him and over twenty of his subordinates, the man eximed in horror, “You… Who are you?!”


    Charlie replied coolly, “You’re not in a position to ask questions right now.”


    He then fixed the man with a stern gaze and stated, “Pay close attention to what I’m about to say. I believe you’ve already learned about my methods, so I won’t borate further. From this moment on, you will answer my questions. If you try to deceive me, I will ensure your life bes a living nightmare—there will be no second chances. Do you understand?!”