Just moments ago, Adrian had pierced their fingernails with silver needles. If given the chance, they would never want to go through it again.

With this thought in mind, the leader begged Adrian, "No, please. Don't use those things on us again. I'll talk. I'll tell you everything!"

"That's better. If you had spoken up earlier, it would have saved us all a lot of trouble," Adrian said with a smile. He then sat down in front of them, waiting to hear what they had to say.

The leader's submission did not sit well with some of his companions. They wore stern expressions and said, "Sir, are you really going to give in to him? He's just trying to intimidate us. We should resist!"

"Resist? Go ahead and try." Adrian's eyes flashed coldly before the leader could respond. He swiftly stabbed a silver needle into an acupoint on one man's arm, causing intense pain but not serious harm.

As the needle pierced his flesh, the man screamed in agony. Fortunately, they were in a remote area, so no one