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Chapter 343 I still want to ask you what kind of ghost thing you are.
pat...

pat...

The sound rang out again, sticky and muffled.

It looked like something wet was being dragged across the concrete.

It created an eerie duet with the crisp sound of her high heels hitting the ground.

The wind rushed in from the alleyway behind me, bringing with it cold rain that made my skirt cling to my legs and flutter constantly.

Under the dim streetlights, her shadow stretched and twisted on the wet ground.

At the same time, it seemed as if another unseen shadow was slowly approaching, overlapping with her own.

Cheng Leyi's breathing became somewhat rapid, and a layer of fine goosebumps rose on the back of her neck.

She forced herself to look straight ahead, but her peripheral vision kept glancing back.

But they didn't see a single person at all.

and.

With her extraordinary sensitivity, she was completely unable to detect the breathing and heartbeat of the person following her.

This is definitely not normal!

Cheng Leyi quietly reached her left hand into her bag, her fingertips touching a cold, hard metal bottle.

That's pepper spray.

She gently bit her lower lip, calming herself down a little.

Then, through a tiny earpiece concealed by hair, he whispered in a breathy voice:

"Hey, fisherman, can you hear me?"

A faint static sound came through the headset.

A few seconds later, a calm male voice responded:
"Fisherman, how's it going?"

"It seems the sharks have appeared..."

Cheng Leyi's lips moved slightly as she cautiously reported:
“I could feel him right behind me, about fifteen meters away. I didn’t turn around, afraid of startling him.”

"Okay, keep the bait as it is, stay alert, and don't disturb the target for now."

The male voice paused, then quickly turned cold, issuing a series of commands:

"Other groups, get ready to surround the street from the back and sides. The fishing net is about to be tightened."

"Team A receives it."

"Group B received."

"Group C received."

Several different voices rang out one after another on the communication channel.

Cheng Leyi breathed a slight sigh of relief, but the tension in her heart did not lessen at all.

The photos of the female victims' bodies from the case files kept flashing through my mind, reminding me of the sadistic acts of that murderous monster.

The murderer is an eccentric individual, cunning, cruel, and possesses almost ghostly special abilities.

In order to lure out this perverted sex fiend hiding in the shadows, the special investigation team devised a capture plan for tonight.

The operation's codenames were: Bait, Fisherman, Net, and Target Shark.

And she was the most crucial bait.

"Bait, don't be afraid. The other team members are closing in on you from all sides. This time, we'll make sure he doesn't come back alive."

As if sensing her inner turmoil, the fisherman's voice came again, carrying a soothing power.

Cheng Leyi took a deep breath and continued walking forward.

A damp, cold wind blew, and my legs felt a chill beneath my skirt.

The fine raindrops pattered against my skin, which wasn't covered by stockings, creating a strange sensation.

The faint gaze behind her seemed to be glued to her fair thighs, making Cheng Leyi feel extremely uncomfortable.

She subconsciously reached out and pulled her short skirt, which was just above her knees, down a little.

“Hey, fisherman, the target is getting closer, and it seems to be speeding up its approach.”

"Zzz...Received...Keep it..."

Suddenly, a burst of noisy radio interference came through the headset, and the sound became intermittent.

Cheng Leyi's heart tightened, and she subconsciously quickened her pace.

The "tap-tap" sound of high heels stepping in the puddles suddenly became more rapid.

Almost at the same time.

The footsteps behind her quickened, their rhythm perfectly matching hers.

pat...

pat...

Just as Cheng Leyi was about to leave the side road, she suddenly felt her calf being grabbed from behind!

The touch was cold, slippery, and had a nauseating stickiness.

"what--"

An uncontrollable scream shattered the silence of the rainy night.

"What's wrong with Le Yi?!"

"Hold on, we'll be there soon!"

The headset then restored its communication signal, and the channel instantly erupted in chaos.

Without thinking, Cheng Leyi threw the umbrella away, raised her other leg, and kicked it backward hard with her high-heeled foot.

However, his heel only kicked the air.

Cheng Leyi didn't care about anything else; she just stomped her feet frantically, trying to shake off the sticky stuff on her legs.

At that moment, several agile figures wearing raincoats rushed out of the shadows of the surrounding streets and alleys.

"Sister Leyi!"

"How are you?"

The five team members surrounded her, their faces filled with anxiety and confusion as they watched her stomping her feet and shouting in the rain.

Where is the murderer? Where is that perverted sex offender?

Seeing her teammates arrive, Cheng Leyi stopped screaming and looked down.

Then, he froze completely.

When the five team members followed Cheng Leyi's stiff gaze...

Then, everyone was stunned.

A gust of wind suddenly rushed in from the other end of the alley.

A black plastic bag, soaked by the rain, was clinging tightly to her leg, swaying wildly in the wind.

The strange footsteps we just heard were just the sound of the fish being blown by the wind and churning and splashing in the puddles.

A moment of deathly silence fell over the scene.

One of the team members, seeing Cheng Leyi's disheveled appearance, soaked to the bone by the rain, and the culprit—the plastic bag—on her leg, finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

That laugh was like a switch, instantly spreading the emotion to others, and everyone laughed along.

The tallest, most muscular man laughed loudly:

"I thought a shark had taken the bait, but it turns out you were ambushed by a tattered bag!"

Cheng Leyi's face instantly turned bright red.

"What are you laughing at? Is it that funny?"

She glared at the burly man and angrily kicked the plastic bag off her leg.

The burly man scratched his head, not daring to retort.

Seeing this, another man with a full beard suppressed a laugh and stepped forward to help ease the awkward situation.
"Alright, alright, Chen Lei, you guys should say less. It's normal for girls to be nervous in this situation."

The bearded man was Lin Xuhao, Cheng Leyi's old teammate. He immediately picked up the umbrella from the ground and handed it to Cheng Leyi.

"Alright, it was a false alarm. Don't stand here in the rain, go over there and take shelter."

A young man with neat silver hair put away his pistol, his expression turning serious, and spoke.

He was Xu Fei, the commander of this operation team, codenamed "Fisherman".

The group arrived at the eaves of a nearby shop that was closed.

Cheng Leyi took out a small mirror from her handbag, looked at her slightly smudged makeup, and angrily took out a powder compact to touch up her makeup.

The rain intensified, with large raindrops pounding against the metal awning, making a dense "pitter-patter" sound.

The lights of the distant skyscrapers appeared hazy and distant in the rain.

"The rain is getting heavier and heavier; the weather forecast says it will rain for two days straight."

One of the team members complained.

"Let alone rainy days, Dongdu is so big, that bastard can just find a place to hide anywhere, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack, it's really hard to find him."

Another team member echoed this sentiment.

Lin Xuhao raised his wrist, glanced at the time on his watch, and then looked at Xu Fei:
"Team Leader Xu, it's already past eleven o'clock. How about we call it a night?"

"Hold on a little longer."

Xu Fei shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said in a deep voice:

"I've reviewed the case files again. Have you noticed any patterns in those thirteen cases?"

“The killer would commit the crime at the beginning of each month, and after every three kills, he would immediately change his activity area.”

“From the eastern part of Jiangbei to the southern part of Jiangbei, then to the western part of Wenchuan, the northern part of Wenchuan, and the central part of Jiangdong, he never stayed in one place for too long.”

"This shows that he is extremely vigilant, even to the point of obsessive-compulsive disorder, but it is precisely this obsession that allows us to pinpoint his activity patterns." Xu Fei's voice was exceptionally clear amidst the sound of rain.

"Currently, only one case has occurred in the eastern part of Jiangbei, so his next target is very likely still here."

"And in the entire eastern part of Jiangbei, only Yingchun Road has the most nightclubs and bars, making it the easiest for him to find lone women returning home late at night."

“He has been enduring this for over a month, and I don’t believe he can continue to endure it.”

"He didn't show up during last week's rainstorm, so tonight or tomorrow night is the most likely time for him to take action."

Everyone nodded after hearing this.

This makeshift action team, led by Xu Fei, has been guarding the area around this street for five rainy nights.

"Don't worry, Team Leader Xu. He's just a pervert who only bullies women. When he shows up, I'll break his legs!"

"That's right. If he dares to fall into the hands of our special search team, we'll make him regret ever having been born!"

The team members made some tough remarks, trying to dispel the gloom and fatigue brought by the rainy night.

Xu Fei nodded slightly. This operation was his first time leading a team independently since being promoted to first-level administrative officer. Success was the only option; failure was not an option.

At this moment, Cheng Leyi had finished touching up her makeup and casually tossed the powder compact back into her bag.

Then, taking out a tissue, she wiped her rain-soaked wig while complaining:
"Wearing this thing is such a hassle."

She ripped off the long, smooth wig, revealing her neat, short hair underneath.

Her entire demeanor instantly transformed from sexy and alluring to dashing and heroic.

"There's no way around it, the murderer has a particular fetish for women with long hair."

Xu Fei smiled encouragingly and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

“I’m sorry.”

Chen Lei, who was standing to the side, smacked his lips and suddenly interjected, "The bait still needs to be feminine enough to attract the target."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Leyi's eyebrows furrowed:
"What did you say? I'm not feminine?"

"no no."

Chen Lei was so startled that he quickly waved his hand: "I mean, Sister Le Yi, could you be a little gentler and bring out your charm?"

"Yeah, learn from those women on TV, they walk with a swaying gait."

Another teammate chimed in, "Sister Leyi, you have such a great figure, you'll definitely do it!"

Everyone's eyes involuntarily turned to look at Cheng Leyi.

Her outfit tonight was quite different from her usual style.

The red halter dress was indeed very eye-catching, perfectly highlighting her figure, with her curves in all the right places, long legs, and skin that was dazzlingly white even in the night.

Although Cheng Leyi's appearance is not the charming and delicate type, she has a bit of a heroic spirit, which together create a unique attraction.

If she didn't speak, she would be an absolute stunner who could drive men crazy.

Of course, they wouldn't dare to really provoke this tigress.

A woman of this caliber could probably only be handled by a monster-level man.

"It's good enough if someone is willing to be the bait, why be picky?"

Cheng Leyi curled her lip in disdain, but the corners of her mouth turned up slightly:
"Go search the special search team and see if you can find anyone prettier than me?"

"Alright, you've rested enough, let's get back to work."

Xu Fei clapped his hands, interrupting the chatter:

"Work hard these two nights and try to catch the murderer as soon as possible so we can go back and report."

The group then dispersed again, gradually disappearing into the shadows of the surrounding streets.

Cheng Leyi put her wig back on, opened her umbrella, and carried her sequined handbag.

He resumed his mission and walked alone on the empty, damp street.

She walked around the nightclubs and bars on Yingchun Road several times.

During this time, we even encountered a few drunk men who came up to chat and ask about prices.

If she weren't on a mission, she probably would have punched them and given them black eyes.

Cheng Leyi took a deep breath and walked back onto the sparsely lit side road.

"Le Yi, if you're tired, you can rest for a while..."

Xu Fei's concerned voice came through the earpiece.

"receive……"

Just as Cheng Leyi was about to reply, "I'm fine," a piercing static suddenly came through her earpiece.

Shila-

All the sounds were drawn out, making them sound discontinuous.

Then, it fell completely silent.

"Hello? Fisherman?"

"Lin Xuhao? Chen Lei?"

"Got it, please reply."

Cheng Leyi raised her voice and shouted a few times, but the communication channel was deathly silent, with not a single teammate responding.

what happened?

An unprecedented sense of unease enveloped her.

She stopped abruptly and looked around.

The world around us seemed to be undergoing some kind of strange change.

The darkness was like thick ink, swallowing up the light.

The silence felt like the air had been sucked out, pressing on the eardrums.

Not to mention the lights of the tall buildings in the distance, even the few streetlights that were already scattered along this road became blurry and indistinct.

It's like looking through a layer of frosted glass that's been ripped by rain, distorted and unreal.

The air temperature is dropping rapidly.

A chilling aura swept in from all directions with the wind.

Just then, she heard a voice.

A very faint, suppressed groan, as if coming from deep within the throat.

The voice was right next to her ear.

But there was no one around.

This is not an illusion.

With her perceptive abilities, she would never make a mistake in this regard.

Otherwise, she would have died countless times in the past missions.

Suddenly, Cheng Leyi sensed it.

That faint, sticky gaze from before has reappeared!

This time, it no longer followed from afar.

Instead, it was like a viper's tongue, cold and slippery, as if licking the back of her neck.

Cheng Leyi couldn't help but raise her hand and touch it.

A chilling fear surged from her feet to her head like a tidal wave, making her feel as if her blood had frozen.

The images of the girls' gruesome deaths in the case files flashed uncontrollably through her mind, her fingernails almost digging into the leather of her handbag.

"Stay calm, you must stay calm..."

She bit her lip, trying to calm her wildly beating heart.

With eyes wide open and ears twitching slightly, he amplified the perception of his five senses to the extreme.

Her hand reached into the handbag again.

Suddenly, she noticed a subtle movement.

A stream of water, almost blending into the darkness, was silently spreading from behind her along the puddles on the road.

It circled around the heel of her high heels, like a living venomous snake, ready to coil around her fair calves.

It's now!

A fierce glint flashed in Cheng Leyi's eyes. He turned around abruptly and kicked the stream of water hard.

At the same time, she took out pepper spray from her handbag, pointed it at the air in front of her, and pressed the nozzle hard.

laugh----

A large plume of red smoke erupted instantly.

"what!"

A piercing scream rang out in the air.

Within that red mist, the water rippled violently.

A transparent human silhouette was forcibly outlined, writhing in agony.

Cheng Leyi strained her eyes, staring intently at the eerie red figure.

"What the hell is this?"

A slightly annoyed male voice rang out from the writhing red figure.

Cheng Leyi's eyebrows shot up, and she retorted with a powerful voice:

"I still want to ask you what the hell this thing is?!"

(End of this chapter)