Chapter 516 - 100: Swarms of Evil Spirits

Lina is suspecting me?

Or is it because of something else?

Su Changxing felt puzzled. If the other party was sure he was the murderer, they would directly take action, so there was no need for such roundabout methods.

If they suspected he was the murderer, they could also arrest him directly.

He plopped down in front of Lina, thought for a moment and said, "Officer, if you have something to say, just say it, I’ll cooperate... Besides, I have a good relationship with Henry, you’re Henry’s daughter, right? We’re basically insiders."

"Insiders?"

Lina widened her eyes at Su Changxing, wondering why some people could be so shameless. She then reacted and questioned:

"Hmm, how do you know?"

Su Changxing chuckled casually and said:

"That’s simple, you look similar. You and that old man Henry both have cunning eyes. You may not talk much, but you’re always thinking complex things."

"We’re discussing business, not personal matters." Lina said coldly, without a hint of warmth, giving off a chilly vibe.

Su Chang couldn’t help but complain: "Then don’t mooch off food and drink either."

"I didn’t." Lina said blandly.

Su Changxing pointed at the tea on the table: "Evidence!"

Lina seemed amused and said with a raised head: "We’re now suspecting you’re the murderer of the serial killings because we’ve received several reports about people going missing around you."

Su Changxing paused, looking somewhat anxious, and said:

"Where’s the evidence? You need evidence to solve cases, you can’t rely on baseless accusations and personal guesses. I shouldn’t have to prove my innocence, should I."

Lina looked at Su Changxing’s anxious expression, a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and she said:

"Of course not. This is just a suspicion; if you’re not the murderer, we suspect you will be the next target."

"Your farm’s location is too remote, and there are few people at night. You understand, so I’m actually here to protect you."

Hmm?

Su Changxing paused for a moment and then realized: "You guys are actually using me as bait, aren’t you."

Lina nodded and admitted: "Of course, that’s mainly because we haven’t yet identified the killer, so this is the best we can do."

Actually, they still suspected him as the murderer. Using him this way served multiple purposes.

The procedures of the Imperial Police were different from what he imagined; it seemed they didn’t start by collecting evidence.

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Su Changxing provided detailed information.

Bai Qianyu and others quickly found traces of Weiluo at a hotel, identified the room number, and quickly proceeded to the third floor.

Urgent and heavy footsteps came from outside, with four or five people.

Gunshots rang out, bullets pierced through the door and into the room.

"How come they never leave me alone, how did they find me here?"

Weibuo put on a Clown Mask and jumped out the window the moment the door was knocked open, his figure disappearing into the shadows, like an invisible Shadow floating through the air.

"Catch me if you can, in the next life maybe."

The defiant voice echoed through the room.

Weiluo appeared at the other end of the street and dashed into an alley, disappearing.

"He’s the murderer!"

Bai Qianyu immediately recognized the Clown Mask and shouted, then followed by jumping out the window. But he didn’t see anyone.

He turned to his companion who also jumped down and asked: "Did you manage to place the scent mark?"

"I did."

The companion nodded and led the chase, the others following suit.

This scent mark would cover an entire area, lasting only three hours, meaning they had three hours to catch the murderer.

If they missed this window, catching him would be difficult given his exceptional hiding and escaping skills. They were lucky to find him by surprise.

A chase began in the small town, alarming others, including the Imperial Police and Knight Guild Players.

Only then did Weibuo realize he’d been found by these people, clearly because of something the "Joker" did.

But he couldn’t quite figure out what exactly had been done.

Now, his priority was to escape their capture. Once caught, it would be a dead end. Not to mention the murders committed by the "Joker", even his own actions would land him in deep trouble.

Though the Extraordinary could receive some legal leniency, the extent was limited, and committing too many murders would still result in a death sentence.

Such laws are twisted yet reasonable, serving those they ought to serve.

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The gunshots weren’t far away.

Su Changxing heard them too.

"Aren’t you going to help? Seems like something’s wrong over there." He glanced at Lina who was calmly drinking tea and said.

Lina licked her bright red lips, saying: "I’m not going; it’s irrelevant to me. My task is to sit here with you and drink tea."

Su Changxing nodded earnestly and said: "Feels like you’re slacking."

Lina glanced at him without saying a word, instead quietly observing the surroundings, clearly becoming more cautious.

The entire town seemed like a powder keg ready to explode at any moment.

The power of the Extraordinary is vast, allowing for destructive capabilities that are terrifying, hence they must be approached with caution as a slight mistake could lead to immense casualties.

Meanwhile.

A tall woman wielding a Scythe appeared in the distant graveyard of the farm, her body glowing with an eerie green light, accompanied by green Shadows.

Due to differing world rules, recruiting Evil Spirits in this world proved easier than Su Changxing anticipated. Numerous lingering souls drifted across the sky, while hidden within the graveyard were numerous half-formed Evil Spirits.

"What’s that?"

A Player in a police uniform looked toward the direction from which numerous green creatures approached him.

He raised his weapon and charged forward, without any fear, as long as he didn’t worry about experience and levels.

The next moment, he fell amidst the biting of numerous Evil Spirits, his flesh rapidly separated.

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Lina suddenly stood up from her seat, looking towards the direction from which the Evil Spirits had appeared, and exclaimed: "Why are such things showing up here!"

Su Changxing put down his teacup and looked up at Lina, with a surprised expression saying: "What’s the matter?"

Lina walked out and reminded him: "I’m going to handle this, be careful, the murderer might actually show up here."

Su Changxing nodded and waved: "Don’t worry, I’ll stay inside and not roam around, Officer, no need to fret."

He watched Lina disappear into the dark night, still in his seat, idly fiddling with a sleek surgical knife.

The appearance of the Evil Spirits had immediately drawn in numerous Players and police.

Though not particularly powerful, their numbers were vast, with more continuing to surge from the outskirts into the town.