Chapter 1357 - 1356: Phoenix Divine Fire Displays Its Might
So Zhao Xiaodao understood, "You can’t mess with this organ trafficking syndicate."
But as soon as the words left her mouth, she regretted it because Morris didn’t look pleased.
Did Morris hold any grudges against this organ trafficking syndicate?
Of course, he did!
When a patient has an accident, undoubtedly the first to be blamed is the hospital.
But would Morris dare to take action against this organ trafficking syndicate?
Of course not!
This organ trafficking syndicate involves an entire industrial chain stretching from developing countries to developed ones with significant capital, and is closely allied with numerous parties that need illegal organ sources.
In other words, if it weren’t for the accident involving his son this time, if the organ trafficking syndicate approached him for help, he would still lend a hand.
After all, unlike legitimate hospitals regulated by laws that restrict dealing with troublesome medical disputes, they have ways to silence them.
Thus, Morris indeed didn’t dare to trouble this organ trafficking syndicate, but his anger needed an outlet, so after dealing with the local police heads, he set his eyes on Zhao Xiaodao.
And now, Zhao Xiaodao was right before him.
"I am a star from Hua Country, invited to be the global spokesperson for the Nemo Group."
Zhao Xiaodao said, "I entered Gaul openly, and should anything happen to me, it would be a diplomatic incident between Hua Country and Gaul.
Moreover, if I were to disappear or die, it would likely lead the public to associate it with the organ trafficking syndicate, which would also put immense pressure on them."
It may not seem fair, but when a star goes missing as opposed to an ordinary person, the commotion and attention it draws are indeed different.
However, Morris appeared unworried.
"You don’t really think the Nemo Group would be responsible for your safety, do you? They’d just find another spokesperson, as for your death..."
Morris chuckled, "By tomorrow morning, your and your assistant’s bodies will appear on the deserted streets of the 18th district in Paris.
That’s the area where North African immigrants gather, pretty much outside the law, and your bodies will bear some unknown substances.
When international pressure and political correctness clash, honestly, I’m curious to see how the guy sitting in the Gaul presidential chair will handle it."
Perhaps Zhao Xiaodao’s death would indeed impact the organ trafficking syndicate, but just as they wouldn’t retaliate against Zhao Xiaodao, they wouldn’t strike against Morris either.
Zhao Xiaodao listened, a tremor in her eyes.
Seeing the fear in Zhao Xiaodao’s eyes, Morris smiled again, and this time, with great satisfaction, "As a reward for being so cooperative in listening to my story, I’ll make sure you’re dead before those disgusting immigrants touch you."
"Now..." Morris opened a drawer beside the desk, took out a silver handgun, released the safety, and slowly aimed it at Zhao Xiaodao, "Do you have any last words?"
Zhao Xiaodao felt an itch in the center of her brow, her hair standing on end, a surge of terror swelling in her heart.
Then, Morris saw a faint red color suddenly appear at the center of Zhao Xiaodao’s brow.
"Hm?"
The red mark quickly became clear, a simple few lines outlining the image of what seemed like a bird spreading its wings.
"What is that?"
Morris was utterly baffled and shocked, "Is it some actor’s magic trick?"
But for Zhao Xiaodao, the sensation was profound.
She felt a golden-red phoenix appearing in her mind, gently flapping its wings.
She then felt a surge of power fill her body.
Simultaneously, her spiritual strength soared, and she seemed to have a distinct sense of her surroundings.
"This... what’s happening?" Zhao Xiaodao was also bewildered.
Morris saw a faint red glow starting to emerge in Zhao Xiaodao’s pupils, and a wave of panic washed over him.
"Bang!"
A gunshot rang out, but Morris did not see a bloody hole in Zhao Xiaodao’s forehead; instead, a spark burst in front of her, and she remained calmly seated.
"What the hell!" Morris exclaimed in shock, involuntarily holding the gun’s grip with his left hand and continuously pulling the trigger with his right hand.
"Bang bang bang bang bang bang!"
Then, six sparks burst in front of Zhao Xiaodao.
She could even distinctly sense those bullets being fired, reaching a short distance in front of her, and instantly igniting into flames, turning to ash.
Zhao Xiaodao clearly sensed that the source of those flames was the phoenix in her mind instinctively protecting her.
If Zhao Xiaodao was both surprised and delighted, Morris was terrified and horrified.
He suddenly thought of some recent rumors circulating in certain circles and realized he might have provoked someone he shouldn’t have.
However, with his heart hardening, Morris saw no choice but to continue down his dark path.
"God bless! Hallelujah!"
While Morris frantically prayed and cried out to God inside, he screamed at his men on either side, "Kill her! Shoot! Shoot!"
Just moments ago, only Morris was close enough to Zhao Xiaodao to see the anomaly at her brow, leaving the others in the room, even the men in black behind Morris, confused.
They couldn’t understand why Morris suddenly started shooting like mad, and those standing behind or near Zhao Xiaodao almost bolted to either side.
It’s well known that the trajectory of a handgun is rather unpredictable...
So Morris’s sudden shooting and screaming left them baffled.
But despite their confusion, as henchmen doing their boss’s dirty work, following orders was fundamental, so they instinctively raised their guns, aiming at Zhao Xiaodao.
Then they saw Zhao Xiaodao lift her hand slightly.
"Boom!"
Four MP5s and four Glock 17s instantly turned to ashes.
Together with the firearms, the people holding them also turned to ashes.
Eight people, in less than a second, without uttering a sound, without leaving any ashes, just blazed bright and disappeared.
Morris, "..."
Zhao Xiaodao, "..."
Zhao Xiaodao could swear she had only instinctively defended herself, not expecting the phoenix in her mind to be so powerful!
But after the brief exertion, she understood the ability of the Phoenix Body-Protecting Curse spiraling in her mind.
Auto-protection!
Short-range flames!
Doubles the strength of body and spirit!
The energy was stored within the phoenix, dimming slightly after the use.
But the remaining energy was still sufficient to take out everyone in this manor!
This...
Zhao Xiaodao had seen Si Lingxi in action in Los Angeles, and suddenly she recalled what Si Lingxi had told her days ago.
"Rest assured, if you ever encounter danger again, even if Lu Zheng isn’t there, you’ll manage."
Oh damn! So that’s what it meant!
Zhao Xiaodao internally cheered in surprise but maintained a calm demeanor, smiling as she looked at Morris, whose face was filled with terror.
"Do you have any last words?"