Chapter 156 Serial Murder (ETL)
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Chapter 156 A Terrible Reading
The entire group asked in shock: [Resurrect what?!]
Fan Xiao: [I don’t know.]
After a few seconds of silence, a string of emojis appeared in the group:
[I’ll beat you to death, you brat! Can’t you be reliable for once?!]
[Didn’t you go research? Now you’re telling me you don’t know?! Do you want a beating?!]
[Silly boy, I can’t have you at home anymore. I’ll just beat you to death!]
Gu Ye said wearily: [Go research again!]
Feeling wronged, Fan Xiao replied: [It must be to resurrect something incredibly powerful and sinister. This method has long been lost; I could only find a little information. What’s certain is that people will die. This magic array requires at least 7 people. After gathering their resentment, their blood can resurrect some ancient… something something… Is it my fault that the information isn’t complete?]
Gu Ye facepalmed; he also wanted to beat this idiot!
Gu Ye: [What you said in the later part is very important. Why didn’t you say it earlier? I feel like hitting you! Look up the other information first; I’ll invite everyone to help.]
Gu Ye: [Anything that needs such a bloody method to be resurrected is definitely not good. Moreover, it’s a method found in ancient books to resurrect something from ancient times. In short, resurrection definitely won’t be good; we must stop it.]
Many people in the group volunteered: [I’ll help! I’m in the Capital right now.]
[The cases I have right now aren’t urgent; they can be put on hold. Let’s deal with this first. Where are you? I’ll come find you.]
[Gu Ye, sent us your address; we’ll come help.]
Gu Ye: [@Xie Cheng – Send everyone your current address so they can come find you first. I’ll come over as soon as I’m done here.]
After sending the address in the group chat, Xie Cheng instructed Gu Ye: [Don’t act alone; be careful.]
Gu Ye replied with a smile: [Don’t worry, I’m not the same person I used to be. Now I have you all.]
Gu Ye’s cryptic remark left everyone bewildered. Xie Cheng thought for a moment and assumed that it was because Gu Ye used to work alone but now had friends. So he replied with relief: [It’s good that you know. We’ll wait for you.]
Gu Ye sent an OK sign and continued with his work.
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Soon, the masters in the chat group arrived at the scene one after another based on the address given. They collectively reported the seriousness of the problem to the police.
Xie Cheng told Mu Jingfei, “There will definitely be more deaths, and the victims will be public figures, because this ritual requires immense resentment.”
It was Mu Jingfei’s first time seeing so many masters helping in a case. She also couldn’t understand what Xie Cheng said. “What do you mean?”
“It means the deceased would be a public figure, and after his death, people who knew him will say, ‘Ah! How pitiful! What a pity! So heartbreaking, etc.’ With so many people involved, resentment will be generated.” Fan Xiao cupped his face in his hands and gave a vivid explanation of what resentment was.
Mu Jingfei finally understood. “No wonder the online discussion is so chaotic. It seems someone deliberately leaked the information, which means the murderer did it intentionally. Xiao Wang, how’s the investigation of the online information going? Haven’t you found any clues about who leaked the information yet?”
Xiao Wang shrugged. “Xiao Zhang’s team is still investigating. There’s too little time; two cases are piling up, and it takes time.”
Panic has been created online, and pressure is being put on them from all sides. The police are helpless; they have no leads whatsoever.
Mu Jingfei asked, “Was the second victim also a public figure?”
“Yes, she was previously voted the most beautiful medical worker online for saving someone at the train station. And she became an internet sensation because of her good looks.”
Mu Jingfei said regretfully, “Kind-hearted, and so young, it’s such a pity.”
At this moment, Fan Xiao asked in confusion, “Why not kill a celebrity? More people know celebrities.”
Xie Cheng pinched Fan Xiao’s cheek and said disdainfully, “Celebrities are watched every move they make; it’s not easy to act, understand?”
Fan Xiao immediately understood, “So these internet celebrities are the easiest to kill. They have some fame, but no one protects them. Many people regret their deaths, but wouldn’t Brother Gu be in great danger?”
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized, “Quickly ask where Gu Ye is!”
“Damn! You silly kid, don’t jinx it!”
Hearing that, Mu Jingfei was also shocked and hurriedly took out her phone to call Gu Ye. At the same time, she muttered, “Where is Gu Ye? This brat is running around in such a dangerous situation.”
Xie Cheng reassured everyone to stay calm, “Gu Ye should be fine. His dad, his brother, and Brother Yu will definitely send people to protect him. He’s practically a walking rénmínbì (RMB – Chinese currency). No kidnappers who know his identity have taken Gu Ye yet; who knows how many people are secretly protecting him. I’ve bumped into them several times when I went out with him. Don’t worry!”
Mu Jingfei finally breathed a sigh of relief. Before she could make the call (to GY), Xiao Wang ran in with a document, saying mysteriously, “Captain Mu, the document from above has arrived.”
Mu Jingfei accepted the document. Upon opening it, she only saw the top two lines: A special national department established for masters of metaphysics is to be established immediately. We can cooperate first for now, and then select people from among them for examinations later.
Mu Jingfei kept the documents properly and said calmly to the masters, “I sincerely invite you to come and help. Thank you all for your hard work.”
…
On the other side, the incense shopkeeper brewed tea for Gu Ye, smiling broadly, “Young man, try some of my sun-dried tea.”
Accepting the tea, Gu Ye smelled it and exclaimed in amazement, “Excellent tea! My father loves tea, and we have some well-known brands at home, but none of them taste as good as yours. It has a delicate, refreshing fragrance, and it’s also calming.” Gu Ye took a sip and smiled, “It tastes wonderful.”
The shopkeeper was pleased by the praise and said, “I knew you had good taste. I don’t usually serve this to just anyone.”
Gu Ye said ingratiatingly, “How much do you have left? Could you sell me some so I can take it back for my dad to try?”
Not sure if it was just his imagination, but Gu Ye felt the shopkeeper’s gaze was a little strange when he said ‘my dad’.
The shopkeeper smiled and said, “Sure! I still have half a jin (250 grams) here, but I can only give you 3 liang (150 grams). This tea isn’t difficult to make, but it can only be made once a year. If you like it, I’ll make more next year.”
Gu Ye said gratefully, “Thank you. How much is it? I’ll pay you.”
“Don’t mention it. Just come more often.”
Gu Ye looked at the other man’s smiling face with puzzlement, unable to tell if he was being sincere or not. This old man was the only one he couldn’t understand.
But the shopkeeper only smiled and said, “This isn’t just polite talk. I do hope you’ll come more often. This tea is a gift, consider it a good deed.”
Gu Ye smiled and said, “Then I won’t be polite. Thank you, senior.”
Gu Ye carefully put away the packet of tea, planning to divide it into 2 portions and give some to each of his fathers. He had just tasted that the tea had a calming effect. He wouldn’t dare say it would prolong life, but it certainly helped prevent Alzheimer’s. Seeing how young this old man looked despite his white hair, Gu Ye was sure it had something to do with the tea.
Seeing Gu Ye’s cautious movements, the shopkeeper smiled knowingly, “You came here today because you need something from me, right? Go ahead and say it.”
Gu Ye then said, “I did a reading at home, and the result indicates great chaos in the world. I wanted to come and see if you could offer any solution.”
Hearing that, the shopkeeper thought for a moment, then took out an old divination board. “How about you have another divination done here?” Seeing Gu Ye’s doubt, the shopkeeper smiled and said, “Since the matter concerns you, your divination might not be entirely accurate.”
Gu Ye took a sip of tea and calmly asked, “Concerns me?”
The shopkeeper chuckled and asked, “Haven’t you already gotten involved?”
Gu Ye smiled. “Alright, then let’s have another divination.”
A few minutes later, Gu Ye looked at the divination result and said helplessly, “Still the worst possible outcome.”
The shopkeeper smiled slightly. “Do a second divination.”
Gu Ye was both amused and exasperated. “Is it necessary?”
“Trust me.”
“Okay.”
When the second divination result came out, Gu Ye’s eyes widened. “Why is this happening? I had 2 reading done at home, and they were the same. Why would it be different here?”
The shopkeeper chuckled and explained, “As I said before, you’re already caught up in the matter, so you can’t see clearly, but I can. Don’t look at your 2 divinations, look at mine. I’ll tell you a secret, the most profound knowledge of a fortune teller.”
Gu Ye subconsciously leaned closer and asked earnestly, “What?”
The old man whispered, “If you don’t want to accept the result, then check it a couple more times, until you’re satisfied.”
Gu Ye: …
The old man nodded seriously after imparting the knowledge. After seeing Gu Ye’s expressionless face, he gave him a look that said, ‘I don’t tell this to just anyone’.
Gu Ye’s lips twitched. “I… I understand.”
Regardless, after this trip, Gu Ye felt much more at ease. He said gratefully, “Thank you for your guidance, senior.”
The old man smiled and said, “Another cup of tea?”
“No, thank you. I’ll come another day.” Gu Ye stood up, thanked the shopkeeper, and quickly hurried back.
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Meanwhile, news of the doctor’s death spread online, and now many people are discussing it: [First the chef, then the doctor. There are mysterious symbols left at both scenes, and both victims died so tragically. It’s clearly the work of one person. What are the police doing? Can they even solve the case?]
[Yeah! The person just died like that? The police can’t find a single clue; it’s ridiculous!]
[They are earning a salary from the public but not doing their job properly. I feel bad for the taxes I paid. If this were in a Western country, they would have found out long ago.]
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The deceased’s online fans have lost their minds, focusing solely on pressuring the police to solve the case quickly, completely disregarding the timeline. Since 2 people have died, it’s all the police’s fault!
Outside the police station, reporters were blocking the entrance. Every time the police responded to a call and headed outside, they were filmed.
The officer in charge of security at the entrance said helplessly, “Go back, everyone. Don’t interfere with the investigation. We can’t tell you these things right now. We’ll definitely let you know when there are results. Can you please leave?”
But some reporters refused to leave. “Reporting the facts is our right.”
Officer in charge: “We also have the right to kick you out. You’re interfering with the investigation, you know?”
This statement undoubtedly became the target of the reporter’s attack, “What are you hiding from the public? Netizens say you lack ability. Is it really because you lack confidence that you can’t find the murderer?”
At this point, even the police were furious. The officers inside the building heard this and slammed their fists on the table in anger. “We just received the report, and they’re already demanding the killer! The body was just brought back; the autopsy isn’t even finished yet! Do they think we’re gods?!”
“These reporters are like flies, reckless in their pursuit of reporting, completely disregarding the consequences!”
Mu Jingfei: “Watch your attitude!”
Holding the report in hand, Mu Jingfei felt utterly exhausted upon hearing the complaints. She didn’t know when it started, but law enforcement officers had become the vulnerable group. A single wrong word could get out and be interpreted as a problematic attitude, which then creates negative public opinion. And they had to bear this kind of pressure while enforcing the law.
Everyone fell silent, the silence creating an oppressive atmosphere.
Just then, someone rushed in, flustered. “Captain Mu, we just received a report of another death. This time it’s a celebrity.”
Hearing that, Mu Jingfei’s heart skipped a beat. This was terrible; they were in deep trouble. 3 people died in one day, the public opinion would crush them.
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