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Chapter 301 The title of serial killer was stolen?
Midnight Forest Bar, VIP lounge on the second floor.

Soft, soothing jazz music flowed through the air, and the dim, warm light bathed the room in an ambiguous yet stylish ambiance.

Fang Cheng lazily sank into the soft leather sofa, casually surveying the cleaned surroundings.

Xu Hao, like the most attentive waiter, carefully took out a bottle of red wine with a slightly yellowed label from the wine cabinet.

The words "Chteau Lafite Rothschild 1982" on the bottle gleamed under the light.

"Boss, please try this, it's a 82 Lafite. I specially saved it for you!"

Xu Hao grinned, revealing a fawning smile, and deftly used a corkscrew to open the cork of the wine bottle.

The rich aroma of wine instantly filled the air.

He carefully poured wine for Fang Cheng, filling the glass to the brim, almost overflowing.

They acted as if they wanted to treat Fang Cheng like an ancestor.

Fang Cheng crossed his legs, casually picked up the heavy wine glass, and curiously admired the famous foreign liquor.

The deep red liquid in the glass shimmered with a captivating luster under the light, resembling thick, fresh blood.

"It's really a good wine!"

Fang Cheng couldn't help but offer a word of praise.

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao's face lit up with pride, thinking to himself that his boss knew his stuff.

However, the scene that appeared the next second made his mouth drop open in astonishment.

Gollum—

Unlike those wealthy people who pretend to shake, smell, and taste the wine before drinking, Fang Cheng simply tilted his head back and downed most of the glass in one gulp.

"Hmm, it's alright, it's quite thirst-quenching."

Fang Cheng smacked his lips, as if he were drinking ordinary grape juice.

Xu Hao watched from the side, his eyes twitching.

That one sip must have cost at least 20,000 yuan! And you just gulped it down like that?

His heart was bleeding, but he still maintained a fawning smile on his face.

Fang Cheng seemed completely oblivious to Xu Hao's unusual behavior, and poured himself another full glass.

Then, he slowly asked:
"During our last meeting, you mentioned that powerful expert who was opposing the Noah Organization. Have you made any progress on that?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao immediately perked up and rushed forward to begin his performance of claiming credit:
"Boss, you have no idea!"

"To get this information, I went through tremendous effort, took enormous risks, and endured unimaginable pressure from within the organization, before finally obtaining firsthand information..."

He spoke with great enthusiasm, spitting as he went on and on, as if he were going to talk all night long.

Fang Cheng frowned slightly and impatiently interrupted him:
"Speak the key."

Xu Hao was taken aback, gave an embarrassed smile, and quickly stopped boasting.

Then, lowering his voice, he said mysteriously:
"Boss, do you remember that serial killer I mentioned to you the other day?"

"Murderer?"

Fang Cheng paused slightly in the hand holding the wine glass.

"That's the super-psychopathic serial killer who massacred Wu Shih-hao's gang and slaughtered more than two hundred people by himself at the warehouse dock!"

Xu Hao's eyes widened, giving him a look that said, "You actually forgot?" Then he suddenly slapped his thigh and exclaimed in realization:
"Now I really understand, the formidable figure that the organization has dispatched so many people to track down is him!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Cheng's gaze sharpened slightly.

The fingers gripping the wine glass tightened unconsciously, causing a tiny ripple to spread across the liquid inside.

Xu Hao was oblivious to the change in Fang Cheng's expression, still absorbed in his discovery, and continued to describe it vividly:

"Boss, you have no idea, this serial killer's strength is ridiculously high, and his record is terrifying!"

"It wasn't just at the warehouse docks where he slaughtered over two hundred members of the Red Tiger Gang; even a high-ranking minister in our organization suffered a great loss at his hands. It's said that he ruined a very important mission, and the minister was punished by the board of directors as a result."

Xu Hao paused, as if remembering something, and added:

"By the way, boss, didn't I tell you that the captain I used to follow suddenly disappeared before New Year's Eve?"

"Now we've finally figured it out. It was this serial killer who killed them. And it wasn't just one person; the entire special operations team was wiped out!"

Listening to Xu Hao's story, Fang Cheng's eyes deepened, and he slowly asked:
"Have you found out his identity? What's his name? What does he look like?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao's face immediately showed a troubled expression:
"This... I haven't figured it out yet. After all, it involves the organization's operational secrets. As a low-level leader, it's difficult for me to access such core information."

He tried to recall, then added:

"However, I heard from a friend of mine in the action team that the killer had a very peculiar habit: he liked to kill while wearing a mask. Sometimes it was a black mask, sometimes a white one. He never revealed his true face, so no one knew who he was before."

"but……"

Xu Hao changed the subject, lowering his voice:
"The Noah Organization stumbled upon a crucial lead this time, which is why they dispatched a large number of people to continue the investigation."

"Based on the previous tentative contacts and the evidence we have gathered, we are at least 80% certain that we can confirm the true identity of that murderer."

"Right now, they're waiting for experts to be dispatched from headquarters to... well, you know."

Fang Cheng's eyes flickered, and he continued to ask, with a guiding tone:
"Is that person a member of the special investigation team, or someone from a powerful financial family?"

Xu Hao shook his head:

"I heard that he comes from a small, declining family. Boss, think about it. With the limited manpower our organization has in Dongdu City, how dare we easily provoke those local behemoths?"

"I see……"

Fang Cheng nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

Xu Hao hesitated for a moment, glancing at Fang Cheng's expression, and cautiously asked:
"Boss, do you...do you know this serial killer?"

"why do you say so?"

Fang Cheng put down his wine glass and looked at him calmly.

Xu Hao felt a little uneasy under Fang Cheng's gaze and quickly waved his hand, saying:
"It's nothing, I just asked casually, just casually."

Fang Cheng shook his head slightly: "I don't know him."

"That's good, that's good!"

Xu Hao visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile returned to his face:
"Don't worry, boss. You only taught a few ignorant thugs from the Red Tiger Gang a lesson. It's a small matter, and the higher-ups won't care about it at all."

"They're all focused on that killer right now. If we can just fool the people in charge of the investigation, everything will be fine."

Fang Cheng ignored his words of comfort and instead assigned him a new task:

"Next, you need to find out the key information about the Noah Organization's main experts in Dongdu City, including their identities and specific abilities, the more detailed the better."

"Yes, boss! Mission accomplished!"

Xu Hao immediately straightened his back and patted his chest to assure him.

Seeing that Fang Cheng seemed fairly satisfied with his performance, Xu Hao's eyes darted around, and he seized the opportunity to say with a fawning smile:
"Um... Boss, you see, I've started practicing that... 'Great Sun Burning Body Technique' now, but I feel my mental state is still a bit unstable. Could you give me some more specific guidance?"

Fang Cheng glanced at him and nodded in a pretentious manner.

He then used the methods of Qigong visualization to teach Xu Hao how to concentrate his mind, eliminate distracting thoughts, and some tips for stabilizing his emotions.

The two continued their discussion in this question-and-answer format.

Of course. Rather than exploring, it's more accurate to say that Fang Cheng is actively applying what he's learned, gradually enriching the theoretical system of this martial art.

As they chatted, Fang Cheng's heart stirred slightly, and he suddenly asked again:
"I've heard that the Noah Organization has a miraculous medicine that can not only eliminate mental symptoms but also suppress injuries to some extent and speed up the body's recovery?"

"Boss, you mean 'Touch of the Revelation' injection?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao's face immediately showed a look of surprise:
"Your information network is truly impressive. This drug was only successfully developed within our organization less than six months ago, and it's under extremely strict control. Unless we're on a mission, even we full members have a hard time getting our hands on it!"

Seeing Fang Cheng's puzzled expression, Xu Hao then explained in detail:
"This 'Touch of the Revelation,' while highly effective as a temporary restorative remedy, can only temporarily suppress mental problems and cannot eradicate them at their root."

"Moreover, this stuff has strong side effects, it can deplete the body's potential, and it's addictive. Once the effects wear off, or if you stop using it, if your mental illness relapses, it will be even more severe than before."

He listed a series of horrifying harms and side effects, causing Fang Cheng to frown slightly and unable to help but ask a question:

"Given so many side effects, why promote it within the organization?"

Xu Hao sighed, his tone tinged with helplessness and sarcasm:
"Because this is a weapon that Noah's senior board of directors uses to control us lower-level staff and cadres. Once it's used, it's hard to get rid of it."

Fang Cheng glanced at Xu Hao with some surprise.

Unexpectedly, this guy has a pretty clear understanding of certain things, unlike his seemingly simple and honest nature.

So, out of curiosity, I asked:
"Oh, how do you, as a newcomer, know about these inside stories?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao's face showed a bitter expression. He didn't explain directly, but only gave a vague response:

"Some things... you'll understand once you've experienced them enough."

Seeing this, Fang Cheng didn't press him any further, guessing that it involved some unspeakable secrets he didn't want to mention.

The two remained silent for a moment, and the atmosphere in the private room became slightly somber.

Fang Cheng suddenly had a whimsical idea and said:
"Xu Hao, do you know any reliable friends? Especially within the Noah organization, people who are also facing mental health issues?"

Xu Hao was slightly taken aback, and somewhat understood Fang Cheng's meaning. He tentatively asked:

"Boss, you mean... you want to help them solve their mental health issues as well?"

Fang Cheng nodded, which was taken as tacit agreement.

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao's eyes lit up, and he quickly said:

"Yes, boss. There are quite a few people at the bottom of the Noah organization who have mental problems for various reasons."

"However, if I'm talking about honest people who I have a good relationship with and can trust, I'll have to think about it and do some screening."

"There's no rush."

Fang Cheng instructed, "First, observe them secretly to understand their character and background, and then casually let slip a hint to see their reaction."

"If it is indeed reliable and they are willing, I will consider making secret contact with them."

At this point, Fang Cheng paused, then said in a profound and enigmatic tone:

"You must remember that our sect's techniques are only taught to those who are destined to learn them. Those who are wicked and have bad character are absolutely not allowed to join our sect."

Upon hearing the word "sect," Xu Hao's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with unbelievable excitement.

This was the first time he had heard Fang Cheng admit that he had an even greater force behind him.

Boss, you finally admitted it!

He was overjoyed, as if he could already see his bright future of breaking free from the control of the Noah Organization and completely curing his mental illness, and his confidence soared instantly.

Amid Xu Hao's excited and somewhat incoherent farewell, Fang Cheng quietly left the bar and disappeared into the darkness.

It was past midnight, and the hustle and bustle of the city had long since faded away.

Only the streetlights cast long shadows on the street, and the occasional car speeding by broke the tranquility.

Fang Cheng walked through the alley and onto the sidewalk.

Recalling Xu Hao's eagerness to bow down and his promise to recruit more "destined people" for the "sect," Fang Cheng couldn't help but smile slightly.

Suddenly, I felt like a quack doctor who posts flyers on the street, claiming to cure all diseases and specialize in solving difficult ailments.

However, putting aside these playful thoughts...

This initial experiment with "spiritual resonance" with Xu Hao yielded quite satisfactory results.

Fang Cheng has basically identified one of the effective mechanisms for achieving "spiritual resonance".

When both parties are in a relatively focused and mentally empty state, such as when they are meditating or concentrating on thinking.

At this point, Fang Cheng, as the leader, can use the ability of "mind resonance" to amplify the fluctuation effect of his own spiritual energy.

This allows us to proactively guide the target, adjust our mental state, and bring our consciousness frequencies closer together, ultimately establishing a stable mental connection.

In Fang Cheng's view, the key to this mechanism lies in setting up a sufficiently eye-catching and bright "beacon".

Just like the situation just now.

When Fang Cheng immersed himself in meditation, merging with the fire of spirituality, he transformed into a lighthouse.

If Xu Hao happens to be thinking of him, chanting his name, or visualizing his image.

Then the frequencies of consciousness of both parties may reach a subtle harmony at a certain moment.

When this compatibility reaches a certain level...

Xu Hao was able to see Fang Cheng's beacon light in the darkness.

Fang Cheng also had a chance to detect the fluctuations in the other party's consciousness.

The specific success rate is likely related to the distance between the two parties and the strength of their respective mental energies.

In any case, this can be said to be the simplest and most natural way to establish a spiritual connection.

After all, even ordinary people sometimes feel something when someone talks about them behind their backs, and they might sneeze or suddenly have a sudden urge.

Fang Cheng's mental attribute is as high as 50 points, and his perception ability far exceeds that of ordinary people, so this is naturally the case.

Even if the linked target has a weaker mental strength, it doesn't matter much.

As long as Fang Cheng's own mental attributes are strong enough, it's like having a high-powered lighthouse and radar in the dark and boundless ocean of consciousness, making it easier to capture those faint signals drifting from afar.

During the previous experiment, Xu Hao did not actually enter a deep meditative state.

At most, I've only just reached the basic level of entering a meditative state, and I even fell asleep.

Even so, Fang Cheng still managed to establish an initial spiritual connection with him and exert influence.

Walking on the streets at midnight, the evening breeze caressed my face, bringing a touch of coolness.

Not far away, skyscrapers stood tall in the night, their glass curtain walls reflecting neon lights.

Like a silent, gazing behemoth in a forest of reinforced concrete.

With a thought, Fang Cheng summoned the control panel and focused his gaze on the two skills that were close to being upgraded.

[Running lv0 (79/100)]

【Sanda Lv2 (431/500)】

Next, in addition to continuing to deepen the ability to resonate with others, we should also make full use of it.

The main areas for improvement are these two seemingly ordinary skills.

Health is the foundation of everything, no matter how many amazing abilities you possess.

His strong physique and fighting skills remain his most reliable support in this dark world full of dangers!
(End of this chapter)