"I've seen the killer's appearance!" Zhang Yuanqing's dull eyes regained their sparkle as he immediately turned his head to look at the two colleagues on one side. As he spoke, a strong sense of fear settled in him, with the shadow of death lingering in his mind, refusing to fade. The sensation of his spirit being consumed was both satisfying and deeply uncomfortable. Li Dongze and Guan Ya felt a wave of relief, exhaling in relief. Li Dongze quickly asked, "What does he look like? Any distinct features?" While recalling, Zhang Yuanqing said, "Male, aged between 30 and 35, medium to sturdy build, with a scar on his left cheek, about the length of a finger, sparse eyebrows, and a fierce gaze..." Li Dongze listened attentively, mentally forming a clear image of the killer. The killer's facial features were very distinct and highly recognizable. After Zhang Yuanqing finished, Guan Ya asked, "Did he have any contact with female victims?"
"Zhang Yuanqing recalled the last scene in his memory," "It should be... something." Gu Ya confirmed an inner hunch and immediately turned to Li Dongze, frowning, "Comrade Li, I suspect the murderer has some mental issues." Zhang Yuanqing didn't quite grasp it. He thought—how could anyone commit such a cruel act and still be mentally sound? Li Dongze nodded, exclaiming, "This man deserves to go to hell." Seeing Zhang Yuanqing's puzzled expression, Li Dongze lightly stroked his beard, explaining, "Do you remember the moral credit penalty system?" Zhang Yuanqing nodded. "The murderer killed Zhao Yingjun's mistress to eliminate a threat—this is a normal action. However, before killing, if he sexually assaulted the female victim, he will lose additional moral credit points." Li Dongze believed that, given this college student's intelligence, the meaning was clear. Hmm, it really might be mentally unstable... Zhang Yuanqing now understood.
A traveler in the spiritual realm incurs a certain moral credit deduction upon committing a crime. Therefore, as long as one is mentally sound, they will strive to avoid triggering such penalties. Killing someone to eliminate a threat is often a last resort; however, the act of first revealing information and then killing, with an additional moral credit penalty—this is something only two scenarios can explain: either the individual has an exceptionally high moral credit and thus feels unwavering in their resolve, or the murderer is mentally unstable, unable to suppress their primal instincts. Of these two, the latter is more likely.
Old Si Ji, looking at the only newcomer present, advised: "The Spirit Realm is full of dangers, especially solo Spirit Realms, where the mortality rate is extremely high. Many Spirit Realm travelers, even after successfully completing their missions, carry lasting psychological scars. Over time, mental health issues become inevitable. 'Especially you, Night Travelers. If at any time you feel your condition is deteriorating, you must notify us. Our organization will provide you with psychological support.' Zhang Yuanqing recalled everything he had experienced in the Mountain God Temple, feeling both shaken and relieved, and nodded: 'I understand.' 'By the way, have they found the murderer's DNA at the crime scene?' Zhang Yuanqing asked. Guan Ya shook her head. Could it be that the murderer had taken his descendants and descendants with him? Zhang Yuanqing felt a bit disappointed. If he could secure the murderer's descendants, the Red Dance Shoes could help locate them. At that moment, Li Dongze finished his thoughts and asked: 'What else did you see in Zhao Yingjun's memory?' 'There is more.'
Zhang Yuanqing had been waiting for just this question, and quickly replied, "The killer is pressing H Zhao Yingjun to reveal the whereabouts of the 'Sovereign Cup' and the 'Register.'"
The 'Sovereign Cup' and the 'Register'... Guan Ya and Li Dongze exchanged glances, both seeing a look of bewilderment in each other's eyes.
Li Dongze asked, "What do the 'Sovereign Cup' and the 'Register' represent?"
Zhang Yuanqing shook his head, "I have no memory of any information related to them."
After a moment of thought, Li Dongze furrowed his brows, "This case is more complex than we anticipated. Zhao Yingjun has concealed quite a few details from us."
He patted Zhang Yuanqing on the shoulder and praised him, "Excellent work—your discovery of these key clues has been invaluable. Once the killer is arrested and eliminated, I'll personally recommend you for recognition. By the way, first accompany Guan Ya in creating a facial composite to identify the killer's appearance."
"Understood, Chief," Zhang Yuanqing immediately followed the tall, graceful officer out.
"By the way," Li Dongze
"Zhang Yuanqing was just about to say I don't come often, when Guan Ya interjected, 'Good.' As they left the mortuary, Guan Ya smiled lightly, 'From now on, you must always wear business attire at the office.' Zhang Yuanqing nodded slightly, 'I know—large companies have very strict dress codes.' Guan Ya chuckled, 'No, this has nothing to do with the organization. It's specifically Sheng's requirement. He thinks business casual isn't elegant enough.' How does this relate to elegance... Zhang Yuanqing mentally complained, yet as his eyes swept over Guan Ya's black silk legs, her short skirt and round hips, her white shirt and slender waist, he suddenly felt Sheng was right—life itself should be about elegance.
As he walked, he checked his attribute panel:
【Name: Yuan Shǐ Tian Zun】
【Race: Human】
【Profession: Night Wandering Spirit】
【Level: 1】
【Skills: Night Wandering, Spirit Devouring, Spirit of the Yin Moon】
【Experience: 44%】
【Moral Value: 60 (Initial Value)]
The mixed-race beauty flipped a graceful and alluring white eye. "How can I know? I'm just a scout with no combat skills at all." Come on, even if scouts aren't particularly skilled in battle, their level 2 base stats should easily surpass mine—plus, after reaching level 4 and specializing, they possess outstanding solo combat abilities and exceptional physical conditioning. Zhang Yuanqing didn't believe her: "Really, no combat skills at all?" Guan Ya glanced at Zhang Yuanqing's crotch with a knowing look and smiled. "Never tried, have you? Why don't we go to the restroom—let me show you what I can do." Zhang Yuanqing protested, "Don't be like that—I'm still quite young." He then pulled out his phone and said, "Do you have time tonight? I'll book a hotel right away. If you don't mind, you could also try some deep squats with me." "Hahahaha, you're absolutely ridiculous," Guan Ya laughed, her face glowing with delight. "Yuanshǐ, you really should come to the unit more often. With you here, I'll never feel bored again."
"...The two left the glass building and entered the Public Security Bureau building, where Guan Ya smoothly guided him to the Technical Department. After carefully inquiring about the victim's facial features, the technical staff spent a full two hours before finally reconstructing a rough image of the murderer. Zhang Yuanqing reviewed the sketch, stroked his chin, and said, 'It's somewhat similar, but still not quite right.' The experienced technician, Zhang, paused and asked, 'Do you mean the facial features or the overall demeanor?' 'The demeanor,' Zhang replied. 'The murderer has a very intense, fierce presence.' 'How so? Could you describe it in more specific terms? I know this is difficult to convey—ideally, we'd have a reference point.' 'As soon as I entered, I saw Chang Wei serving coffee.' 'That's excellent.' Finally, after the new forensic sketch was completed, Zhang Yuanqing nodded in satisfaction: 'This is about right—there's about eight or nine out of ten similarity.' Subsequently, by cross-referencing the population information database, they identified the target individual."
"Ou Xiangrong, from Wushi in Jiangnan Province, has lived in Songhai for a long time. Twelve years ago, he was sentenced to prison for intentional injury, after which he has been completely out of contact..." Sitting in her office chair, Guan Ya smiled: "With this information, we should have identified him by now, at the latest this morning." "So quickly?" "Heh, you just have to trust the official channels and the scouts' capabilities." Guan Ya stood up and walked out, saying: "Yuanqing, your task is complete—return to school now. You don't need to worry about the follow-up matters. Although the Night-Wanderer has exceptional combat strength, you still lack the courage and mental resilience of a true warrior." "Alright," Yuanqing replied happily. ... In the glass-floor office, Li Dongze reviewed the materials sent by Guan Ya and then opened the 'Kangyang District Spirit-Traveler Management Group,' posting the suspect's information to the group. Big-Muscle-Dominant: "Our new Night-Wanderer is really efficient—already confirmed the identity of the culprit."
"Water Spirit漂: @Li Dongze, having a subordinate Night-Wanderer under your command at your disposal—how does that feel?"
Li Dongze: "Feels quite good."
Tang Guoqiang sent a red envelope.
White Dragon: "Alright, don't get too confident—get moving. Notify the Songhai Public Security Headquarters and arrange for thorough inspections of all vehicles entering and exiting Songhai. Inform all regional Spirit-Realm squads to be ready to assist in our search efforts. We hope Ou Xiangrong hasn't already escaped Songhai."
The killer acted this morning; now, over five or six hours have passed. Even ordinary people who were prepared beforehand have already fled Songhai. While ordinary citizens can be tracked via surveillance, Spirit-Realm practitioners are much harder to catch.
Qingteng: "Compared to a vengeful profession targeting the official establishment, escaping Songhai is actually a positive development."
This would mean official Spirit-Realm practitioners would face assassinations.
Li Dongze: "He won't leave Songhai."
Da Jibu: "That's quite certain?"
Li Dongze: "If Ou Xiangrong merely intended to kill Zhao Yingjun, he would have acted long ago. Even with our Night-Wanderer, once his identity was confirmed, he would have already escaped Songhai. So why now?"
Da Ji Bā: "Cut the suspense—just state it plainly."
Qing Teng: "So it's still about revenge against the official side?"
Li Dongze: "No. The matter is likely more complex. My Night-Wanderer has uncovered clues within Zhao Yingjun's memories. Ou Xiangrong is interrogating Zhao Yingjun in pursuit of the Holy Cup and the Register."
The Holy Cup and the Register? While other captains were thinking about these items, Da Ji Bā immediately asked:
"What are they?"
Li Dongze ignored him, waited a moment, and seeing no responses from his colleagues, sighed and moved on, sending a message:
"Let's set aside the Holy Cup and the Register for now and focus on the actions first."