I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 167 The conspiracy is not over

At that moment, the mastermind suddenly launched an attack. His body instantly vanished, and the next moment, he appeared before Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing. His palms flashed with dazzling light, and he slapped them fiercely. The light was like a bolt of lightning, carrying endless destructive power, making it impossible to avoid.

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing reacted quickly, working in perfect harmony to evade the mastermind's attacks. With their agility and tacit coordination, they engaged in a thrilling duel. They dodged the mastermind's every attack, simultaneously searching for opportunities to strike back. The lab's instruments were constantly damaged during their battle, their roars echoing like a musical accompaniment.

Fu Siyuan leaped to the left, dodging the attack from the mastermind, while Zhang Wanqing dodged to the right, the dagger in her hand flashing with a cold light as she stabbed at the mastermind's chest. The mastermind's body disappeared again, as if blending into the air. Zhang Wanqing's dagger stabbed into nothing, leaving only a cold light streaking through the air.

During the fierce battle, Fu Siyuan suddenly remembered the chip's weakness. The information he had found among Chen Ming's belongings detailed the chip's manufacturing process and control principles. It mentioned a fatal weakness: it was extremely sensitive to electromagnetic waves of a certain frequency. Once exposed to electromagnetic waves of this frequency, the chip would instantly lose control and even be completely destroyed.

Fu Siyuan was delighted, knowing this was their chance to strike back. He quickly pulled a small electronic device from his backpack. This device was the one they had found among Chen Ming's belongings. It could emit electromagnetic waves of a specific frequency, disrupting the chip's signal. He activated the device and threw it at the mastermind. The device arced through the air, like a meteor streaking through the night sky, heading straight for the mastermind.

The mastermind's attack instantly lost its power, and his body swayed as if he had suffered a severe blow. The electromagnetic waves of that specific frequency were like invisible shackles, binding him tightly and making him unable to move. A flash of panic flashed in his eyes, a look he had never seen before.

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing seized this opportunity, rushed forward quickly, and subdued the mastermind behind the scenes.

After Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing subdued the mastermind, Zhang Wanqing still held the dagger to his neck, the cold light glaring directly at his vitals. Fu Siyuan squatted down, his eyes as sharp as a torch.

The mask of the mastermind was removed, revealing an old and gloomy face, covered with traces of time, but also filled with sin and despair. A trace of panic and despair flashed in his eyes, an expression he had never had before, like a trapped beast with nowhere to escape.

Fu Siyuan found a chip on the mastermind, the one that controlled the psychic. He placed the chip into an electronic device, which emitted a low humming sound before completely destroying it, turning it into a pile of rubble.

"You win," the mastermind whispered, a hint of helplessness and sadness in his voice. A gloomy glint flashed in his eyes, as if he was telling of his past glory and current defeat.

"What is your true identity?" Fu Siyuan asked in a deep voice, his voice filled with a hint of determination and coldness. He wanted an answer from the mastermind behind this, an answer that could explain everything.

The mastermind panted slightly, seemingly struggling to find the right words. He spoke slowly, his voice hoarse and low, "I... I'm one of the founders of this organization. My name is Zhao Tiejun."

Fu Siyuan was shocked. He had never heard of this name before, but it felt strangely familiar. He pressed on, "Why did you create this organization to control people with special abilities?"

A complex light flashed in Zhao Tiejun's eyes, a light intertwined with greed, ambition and madness.

He said slowly, "Because... because I want to control this world. People with special abilities possess extraordinary powers. As long as I can control them, I can control everything. I want power, endless power. I want to stand at the top of the world and look down on everyone."

Fu Siyuan realized the ambition of the mastermind behind this was far greater than they had anticipated. He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning slightly white, his heart filled with anger and determination. "People like you don't deserve such power."

Just then, Zhang Wanqing noticed a strange tattoo on Zhao Tiejun's collar. It depicted a black phoenix with outstretched wings, its eyes gleaming with an eerie red light. Zhang Wanqing realized this tattoo might hold clues to the identity of the mastermind behind the incident.

"What does this tattoo mean?" Zhang Wanqing asked, with a hint of curiosity and vigilance in her tone.

Zhao Tiejun was slightly stunned, then revealed a smug smile: "This... This is the symbol of our organization, representing power and control. Only core members of the organization are qualified to have this tattoo."

Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing exchanged a glance, both understanding the significance of the tattoo. They knew it must hold a greater secret, perhaps revealing the full identity of the mastermind behind it.

At the same time, Li Wei was clearing out other strongholds of the conspiracy organization. He led a team of volunteers, shuttling through every corner of the city, like a sharp sword of justice, piercing the heart of the conspiracy organization.

While clearing out a secret base on the outskirts of the city, Li Wei stumbled upon some strange documents. These documents contained the organization's personnel list, fund flows, and some unknown secret plans. Li Wei was delighted, knowing that these documents must contain important clues.

He carefully flipped through the documents when a familiar name suddenly caught his eye: Zhao Tiejun. This name startled Li Wei, as he remembered the mastermind who had been apprehended by Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing at the base. Could this Zhao Tiejun be the mastermind?

Li Wei continued to flip through the files, trying to find more information about Zhao Tiejun. He discovered that Zhao Tiejun held an extremely high position within the organization, a core member with access to numerous resources and secrets. Furthermore, Zhao Tiejun appeared to have close ties to powerful individuals who provided the organization with substantial financial support and political protection.

"This Zhao Tiejun is indeed not simple." Li Wei whispered to himself, his heart full of vigilance and curiosity.

He realized that the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes was far more complicated than they had imagined, and that behind him was a huge chain of interests and power network.

Li Wei carefully put away the documents. He immediately contacted Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing and told them about his discovery.