A surprising scene unfolded—the dogs, after receiving Zhang Yang's command, began breaking free from their leashes one after another and ran to his side.
In an instant, the situation completely flipped.
The dogs surrounded Zhang Yang protectively, barking furiously at Davis.
[Those dogs are guarding Kaitō Kid? This is insane!]
[No way—Kaitō Kid is a dog trainer too?!]
[Come on, even a dog trainer couldn't make dogs obey him instantly on their first meeting!]
[This is priceless—Davis basically handed Kaitō Kid a Paw Patrol unit!]
[Haha! Not the Paw Patrol! This is hilarious!]
Davis's men were completely dumbfounded, staring at each other, unsure what to do.
These dogs were no joke. Their combat strength was nothing to scoff at.
Using max-level Beast Mastery on dogs might seem like a waste, but Zhang Yang's control was flawless. One word from him and he could clear a path straight to the Sheep Head of the Twelve Bronze Zodiac with zero resistance.
The nearby media staff were just as shocked, locking their cameras on Zhang Yang.
"Sit."
Zhang Yang snapped his fingers. The dogs instantly quieted and obediently sat down.
Dozens of dogs dropped to the ground in sync, circling Zhang Yang protectively.
Davis's men didn't even get a chance. Anyone who dared charge forward now would definitely get bitten.
These dogs had been professionally trained. Once they bit down, they wouldn't let go without a command.
Inside the factory, Davis saw the livestream footage and nearly exploded with rage.
"Fuck!"
"You useless idiots! What are you all standing around for?!"
He grabbed the walkie-talkie and shouted furiously.
"Bastards! Don't just stand there—go!"
"The first one to catch Kaitō Kid gets a $100,000 bonus!"
As they say, great rewards produce brave men.
The moment Davis threw out a $100,000 bounty, someone finally rushed forward.
But Zhang Yang didn't even need to move. A few dogs by his side instantly stood, growling low and baring their teeth at the attacker.
[What the hell—this is unreal. How is Kaitō Kid making the dogs listen to him?!]
[Clearly, dogs aren't loyal in every situation!]
[Haha! Time to redefine what a "loyal dog" means!]
[What kind of magic does Kaitō Kid have to make the most loyal animals turn on their masters?!]
[Davis is in trouble now. With so many dogs guarding Kaitō Kid, no one's getting close to him!]
Zhang Yang let out a triumphant whistle and led his new Paw Patrol toward the factory where Davis was hiding.
As for Davis's men, they could only follow at a distance. Not even a $100,000 reward was enough to make them risk those powerful dog bites.
With the target location marked on his monocle, Zhang Yang quickly reached the factory entrance and spotted Davis sitting inside.
Right next to him was a display case, and atop its velvet cloth sat the Sheep Head of the Twelve Bronze Zodiac.
"So Davis made himself the final line of defense?"
Zhang Yang chuckled and strolled into the factory, showing no fear of any traps.
His confidence didn't just come from the dogs at his side. His magic space was stocked with gadgets: super smoke bombs, tear gas grenades, and even electric shock cards.
No matter what happened, he was confident he could escape unscathed.
Davis gave a subtle signal to a man nearby, telling him to block the entrance and stop anyone from coming in.
Zhang Yang swaggered up to Davis, then snapped his fingers again. The dogs behind him immediately sat down, obedient as ever.
Davis had already seen it on the livestream, but witnessing it in person was still shocking.
"Kaitō Kid... pretty impressive."
Davis shook his head and smiled. He had to admit it.
The truth was right in front of him—the dogs he brought in were now completely obedient to Kaitō Kid.
One of his men ran to the door and blocked all the media personnel and others who had followed along, not letting anyone into the factory.
[What the hell? What is Davis doing? Is he really going to duel Kaitō Kid one-on-one?!]
[You've got to be kidding—Davis, one-on-one with Kaitō Kid? Is there even a question how that'll end?]
[Something's not right. There's gotta be another reason—Davis clearly has something else in mind!]
[It's not a duel. Davis probably just wants a private meeting with Kaitō Kid!]
[Why won't they let anyone in? I give up!]
Davis gave Zhang Yang a once-over, clearly intrigued. "Mind telling me how you did it?"
"I seriously don't get it. Do you have some kind of special ability to communicate with these dogs?"
He studied the obedient dogs sitting on the floor with a puzzled expression. He was genuinely curious how Zhang Yang had managed to control them so completely.
But Zhang Yang only offered a mysterious smile, saying nothing.
Instead, he walked over to the display case. It wasn't a standard showcase—it was a custom-made, high-security cabinet.
Davis grinned and explained, "I had this made just for you!"
"Kaitō Kid, the key is in the safe below. If you can unlock the mechanical locks on top, the Sheep Head of the Twelve Bronze Zodiac is yours."
"Don't worry. A bet is a bet. If you can take out the key and open the case, the Sheep Head is yours."
Zhang Yang glanced at Davis. This guy really was something else. He had made a public challenge just to lure him here... was it all just to watch him open a safe?
But Davis clearly misread Zhang Yang's look and quickly waved his hands, trying to explain.
"Relax. It's just my people here. No one's going to arrest you."
"You made it here safe and sound—I admit defeat."
"But just a heads-up, the glass is top-grade bulletproof. You won't be able to brute force it, so..."
He motioned toward the safe underneath, indicating with his eyes that the only way to open the case was by retrieving the key from there.
Zhang Yang crouched down and gave the mechanical lock a quick look.
There were three rotary dials, which meant there were three mechanical locks inside.
And they might even be linked!
Such a small safe having such a complex lock was incredibly rare.
His monocle immediately scanned the inner structure of the lock and came to a conclusion.
[Ding!]
[Three mechanical locks detected. Master Lockpicking Skill must be Level 4 to open. Upgrade now?]
Zhang Yang's current Master Lockpicking Skill was only Level 2—he still needed two more levels just to crack this safe. That alone showed how advanced it was.
Something this abnormal had to have a hidden catch. Davis had said this safe was specially prepared just for him.
Zhang Yang muttered to himself silently.
"I never used my skill points from earlier missions... guess now's the perfect time. Let's see what Davis is really up to."
"Upgrade now!"