The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 820

"If you haven't encountered any ghosts, you must be lucky," Perry offered as his explanation. Then, he quickly added, "But Chloe, you have to trust Daniel! Daniel is a remarkable person; he's a fortune teller! If he says there's an evil spirit in those abandoned buildings, then there definitely is one! If he says those wild boars are possessed, then they are possessed!"

"Dad, shut up! No more of this nonsense!" Chloe rebuked Perry before turning to Daniel. "You little brat, you shut up too! If you continue to spout nonsense and unsettle my team, I'll cuff you right now!"

"Alright, I'll keep quiet. But I have a suggestion. Since Jax here is so confident that there are no bombs and only people inside, why not let him go in alone first? Let's see if he gets blown up. After all, the bombs are hidden so well that anyone stepping into those buildings would trigger them," Daniel suggested.

This made Jax panic immediately.

"You little brat! Stop trying to scheme against me! When did I ever say there were no bombs inside? What if you’re right and there are bombs? I only said there are people, not wild boars in there. Maybe those people are the hostages we need to rescue!" Jax retorted, showing his quick thinking and also his fear of dying.

In dangerous situations, Jax never rushed in first. Even if he had to, he would make sure he was the last to go, taking risks only when there were no other options. That was his survival tactic as an experienced officer.

Despite his seemingly reckless demeanor, Jax was a seasoned veteran, having served in the police force for 26 years and reached the age of fifty. His longevity in a risky job showcased his cautious approach and survival strategy.

Jax’s words had an impact. Chloe frowned immediately after listening.

The problem of bombs in the abandoned building was first raised by Daniel. Therefore, Chloe thought, let him be the one to solve it.

"You little brat, I order you to go into those abandoned buildings and defuse those bombs you mentioned. You claim there are bombs, right? You even claim to be a fortune teller, so you should easily know how to deactivate them, right?" Chloe commanded, setting an almost impossible task for Daniel.

Daniel looked at Chloe, shocked but smiling. "Chloe, you’re so kind. Your request makes me appreciate you even more!"

"Yes, I am kind. But you’re mysterious and capable, so you should bear greater responsibilities. Don’t you think?" Chloe replied.

"Chloe, those abandoned buildings contain not just one bomb but dozens. If even one of them detonates, it will trigger the rest. That's why I said the bombs are so powerful," Daniel explained.