Chongzong could feel Kuroda Soichiro trembling all over when he opened the door.

Kuroda Soichiro, restrained on the reclining chair, had a pale face, drool hanging from the corner of his mouth unknowingly, and filth beneath his crotch, clearly having lost control.

"I never expected this method to be so effective."

Chongzong turned on the lights and exhaust fan, clearing the stuffy air in the room.

After abducting Kuroda Soichiro from the Japanese restaurant, Chongzong arrived at the abandoned warehouse of the baseball field that Eiji Hayamizu had introduced him to, where Bai Yaxin's men were previously detained.

After a simple soundproofing and blackout transformation, Chongzong tied Kuroda Soichiro to a chair and left.

"Let's keep him here overnight for now."

Chongzong, thinking at that moment, had no way of knowing the scene he would witness the next morning.

Looking at this shattered state, it would take some time for him to recover.

But it was still a good opportunity to extract useful intelligence.

Thinking this, Chongzong decisively fetched a bucket, filled it with water, and poured it all over Kuroda Soichiro without hesitation.

The sudden chill snapped Kuroda Soichiro awake, shivering all over. At first, the long-forgotten brightness made it hard for him to open his eyes, and when he finally adjusted, he gaped at Chongzong in astonishment, not knowing what his intentions were.

He just trembled, unable to speak.

"Kuroda Soichiro, can you hear me?" (Chongzong)

Chongzong approached Kuroda and tried to communicate.

Kuroda Soichiro nodded shakily.

"Don't be scared, Kuroda. I didn't bring you here to harm you." (Chongzong)

"I just have some things to ask you." (Chongzong)

Such reassurance did not ease Kuroda Soichiro, his eyes shaking continuously out of fear, almost as if convulsing.

"Who... are... you...!?" (Kuroda Soichiro)

Kuroda struggled to produce fragmented and broken words, with fluctuating tones and breaking voices.

"Who I am doesn't matter. Just answer my questions." (Chongzong)

Chongzong picked up a utility knife in the warehouse, slowly pushing out the blade with a "click, click, click."

Each "click" made Kuroda Soichiro tremble violently.

"Is your Kuroda group taking orders from Bai Yaxin?" (Chongzong)

Upon hearing the name "Bai Yaxin," Kuroda froze in surprise.

Seems like I hit the mark.

However, this response alone was not enough to satisfy Chongzong. Without hesitation and without giving Kuroda a chance to consider, Chongzong took a step forward and **Kuroda's thigh with a utility knife. The sharp blade instantly pierced through, dyeing the surrounding area in red with the gushing blood. Immediately after, Kuroda Soichiro let out a painful howl that echoed throughout the room, "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!"

But Chongzong's voice, even louder than his screams, silenced him. "What are you screaming for! Want another one?!" (Chongzong)

With this shout, Kuroda Soichiro instantly shut his mouth, only daring to whimper softly. "I won't ask a third time. Are the Kuroda Group members under Bai Yaxin's command?" (Chongzong)

"...Yes." (Kuroda Soichiro)

"Good, that's how you should answer. Don't waste my time." (Chongzong)

"How does Bai Yaxin command you all?" (Chongzong)

And so, Chongzong began the interrogation of Kuroda Soichiro.