The following time was an endless wait.
The wave that was discovered was merely a branch of the Shadow Organization, not an elite unit.
Therefore, neither their combat power nor their intellect was particularly impressive.
To such an extent that a small contingent of the Dragon Group pursuing them was enough to scare the Shadow Organization members into a frenzy.
They desperately tried to outmaneuver them!
As night fell.
Lin Weidong finally stood up, all members of the Dragon Group already fully armed.
When the last ray of light vanished from the horizon.
The hunt officially began!
The Shadow Organization members, having been chased for an entire afternoon, were already panting for breath and simply wanted to find a place to rest.
They noticed that the Dragon Group members who had been relentlessly pursuing them had suddenly disappeared.
In their state of bewildered uncertainty, they all let out a sigh of relief.
"It's probably because it's dark, and they can't find us."
"Let's use this time to retreat quickly!"
Within the Shadow Organization, morale was already crumbling.
At this moment, everyone just wanted to find a place to rest.
However.
Just as they turned to enter the city and blend into the crowds.
A team descended from the sky!
Despite the darkness surrounding them.
The Dragon Group members seemed to possess celestial vision.
Their tranquilizer darts hit their mark with pinpoint accuracy!
Many Shadow Organization members, before they could even react, collapsed to the ground, utterly incapacitated!
It was like a scythe harvesting wheat, one wave after another.
Only when the infrared display showed no more heat signatures.
Did the Dragon Group finally finish their work.
"We have apprehended thirty members of the Shadow Organization, including two mid-level cadres."
A Dragon Group member reported.
Lin Weidong, however, frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the outcome of the mission.
Only two mid-level cadres were captured, which was obviously too few.
Organizations like the Shadow Organization always had a clear hierarchy.
Information was highly compartmentalized.
The low-level members were mere pawns, knowing nothing.
Even if they happened to know something, it was usually outdated information.
The mid-level members only knew who their contact person was and the latest mission details.
Only by capturing high-level members could they possibly uncover more clues!
But it was evident.
Those left behind in this old location would not be high-ranking members of the Shadow Organization.
They were all just expendable pawns.
"Never mind, at least we got something. Let's take them back."
Lin Weidong sighed, waved his hand, and instructed all Dragon Group members to form ranks and board the transport aircraft.
Based on proximity.
These captured Shadow Organization members were all taken to the new recruit training base.
And confined in hastily erected cells.
They became next-door neighbors to Zhang Deshuang and his son, Zhang Shaohua!
Escorting thirty people took quite some time.
Zhang Deshuang, hearing the commotion, awoke from his daze.
He gripped the iron bars, his eyes widening as he watched Shadow Organization members being escorted in one after another.
He felt his body slowly stiffening, a bone-chilling cold gradually seeping into him.
Had the Shadow Organization been dismantled?
But fortunately.
After carefully observing them all, Zhang Deshuang realized that no high-ranking members of the Shadow Organization had appeared.
His anxious heart finally settled a little.
Lin Weidong, escorting a mid-level cadre, happened to meet Zhang Deshuang's gaze.
He immediately snorted, "What are you looking at? Do you know him?"
Zhang Deshuang swallowed.
At this moment, if he admitted to knowing a mid-level cadre of the Shadow Organization, it would be tantamount to admitting his own collusion with them.
So, he quickly shook his head!
"I... I don't!"
Seeing Zhang Deshuang's spineless demeanor, Lin Weidong couldn't even spare him another glance, escorting the person towards the deepest part of the cells.
Zhang Deshuang, completely drained, leaned against the iron bars, sweat beading on his forehead!
When he had first been brought in, Zhang Deshuang had been incredibly arrogant.
Alas, people change.
Especially after Zhang Deshuang realized there was no escape, he became increasingly despondent.
If not for the lingering hope that the Shadow Organization would rescue him, Zhang Deshuang would have likely succumbed to despair and committed suicide.
After Lin Weidong had made arrangements for all the Shadow Organization members.
He then assigned three teams of Dragon Group members to take turns guarding them, preventing any escapes.
"Elder Lin, when do we start the interrogations?" one of the Dragon Group members asked excitedly.
These Shadow Organization members had finally been caught.
Although they were just low-level operatives, valuable information could still be gleaned from them.
At least they wouldn't be completely in the dark as they were now.
They wouldn't even know the enemy's current development.
Lin Weidong smiled, "Why the rush? Let Zhang Deshuang and his son teach them a lesson first, then we can interrogate them. It's not too late."
From Zhang Deshuang's gaze towards the Shadow Organization mid-level cadre just now, it was clear he knew him and had interacted with him before.
With these acquaintances being captured.
Zhang Deshuang might just have a mental breakdown!
"Yes!" The Dragon Group members immediately followed his orders.
Lin Weidong, meanwhile, contentedly walked to the observation team's resting quarters.
He knocked on Zhou Yu's door: "Zhou Yu, are you asleep?"
Zhou Yu was about to fall asleep when he heard Lin Weidong's voice. He immediately rolled over and pretended not to hear.
He thought Lin Weidong would knock twice and leave if there was no response.
Who knew that Lin Weidong would be so persistent?
The knocking wasn't loud, but it was rhythmic and light.
Still, it was enough to disturb his sleep!
Zhou Yu finally gave in. He put on his jacket and, with a dark expression, opened the door: "Elder Lin, do you need something?"
"Haha, I knew it, Divine Doctor Zhou is also awake."
"Come with me to the conference room, we've captured some Shadow Organization members."
Lin Weidong completely ignored Zhou Yu's displeased expression and pulled him outside.
Zhou Yu was extremely resistant at this moment: "Wait, I haven't changed my clothes yet."
"Then I'll wait for you at the door. Hurry up," Lin Weidong winked, pretending not to understand.
There was no choice. Zhou Yu had to obediently change into his combat uniform.
Then, he followed Lin Weidong to the conference room.
Throughout the entire process, Zhou Yu wore a dark expression, radiating an aura of dissatisfaction.
His forehead was practically screaming the words: "Unhappy!"
Lin Weidong, however, acted as if nothing was wrong. After bringing Zhou Yu to the conference room, he immediately called for the meeting to begin.
In attendance, besides the Dragon Group members, were some members of the observation team.
These were the retainers of several top families, individuals who held some sway within their families.
Those who didn't have influence would naturally not be present at this meeting.
At the beginning of the meeting, Lin Weidong announced the capture of a branch of the Shadow Organization.
"What? They're really Shadow Organization members?"
Upon hearing this news, everyone's first reaction was disbelief.
The Shadow Organization was like rats hiding in the sewers, rarely daring to show themselves.
Finding them was extremely difficult!