Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 42 Uproar and Chaos
Kuaiyin's short video mechanism allowed this video to spread rapidly like a virus.

Within hours, the short video of Gao Wu killing the demonic cult followers had been shared hundreds of thousands of times. Countless additional edited clips from individual broadcasters also circulated.

The millions of comments below the video mostly questioned the police department, while a few harshly criticized the department for its misconduct.

An important psychological mechanism in human society: sympathy for the weak.

Given the already poor reputation of the Public Security Bureau, everyone took the opportunity to vent their pent-up resentment.

The video attracted a large number of viewers and quickly spread across major online platforms.

The massive traffic naturally diverted some of it to Gao Wu's personal account, and within just a few hours, his followers skyrocketed to two million.

At times like these, naturally many people will rush out to capitalize on the traffic generated by Gaowu.

Suddenly, all sorts of people—Gao Wu's classmates, neighbors, and relatives—came out, trying to grab a share of the massive traffic.

Shang Qingjun, who was far away in Anjing, also saw the video, which made her even more worried.

Human life is at stake; no matter how valid the reason, it's a huge problem.

Fortunately, there is video footage from the scene, which proves that Gao Wu was forced to defend himself. Given the strong public outcry, Xiao Wu should be able to get justice.

My beautiful roommate was still watching it over and over again. She grabbed Shang Qingjun's arm and said excitedly, "Our brother's sword strike was so cool!"

Shang Qingjun was speechless. This kid's thought process was really abnormal! She was currently overwhelmed with problems and had no time to chat with her roommate.

She said, "I want to go back to Dongjiang."

“What’s the point of you going back?!” My beautiful roommate shook her head. “You’re neither a lawyer nor have any connections. Going back will only make you anxious.”

“I think you’re usually quite smart, how come you become so confused when something really happens? Just the fact that the video can be spread without restrictions tells me that there must be a very strong force helping our brother.”

My beautiful roommate looked puzzled again: "With that kind of power, they could just go to the police station and ask them for the person. I don't know why they had to put it online. Maybe they have a grudge against the police and want to embarrass them..."

She then pulled Shang Qingjun aside and said earnestly, "Our brother will be out in two days, I promise! Don't go back and cause trouble."

Shang Qingjun fell silent; her roommate's analysis made perfect sense...

The Dongjiang Public Security Bureau also noticed something was wrong and contacted the platform to request traffic control over the videos, but the effect was not very good.

By the time Han Juan found out, the short video had already gone viral.

Han Juan dislikes Kuaiyin (a popular Chinese music streaming platform) and various online interactive platforms. She feels that these platforms lack control over the traffic they gather, and that ordinary people are foolish and easily misled.

The interactive content on online platforms is even worse—low-quality and crude, designed specifically to fool idiots. Ironically, those at the grassroots level fall for it.

"Sir, what do we do now?" a female inspector asked anxiously in a low voice.

She feels extremely uneasy now that online public opinion is directly targeting the Dongshan Public Security Bureau. If things get out of control, she fears that everyone from top to bottom will be dealt with.

"What are you afraid of!"

Han Juan sneered, "Doing good deeds every day, a teenager always going to nursing homes to help the elderly, what kind of saint is this? Do you believe it?"

The female inspector quickly shook her head.

"Even if he is a true saint, we are handling cases according to the law. What is there to be afraid of!" Han Juan was very dissatisfied with the incompetence and cowardice of her subordinates. They were sheriffs, and investigating cases was a duty entrusted to them by law.

She didn't necessarily want to do anything to Gao Wu, but she couldn't tolerate being pressured by public opinion.

Videos can be faked, testimonies can be faked. It would be a joke if a suspect could get away with anything just by producing a video!
It's a joke that a dignified third-level inspector like her has to listen to a bunch of ignorant people when handling cases.

Less than twelve hours after Gao Wu's arrest, people began pleading for his life and creating momentum online, showing a complete disregard for the law.

This involves lives; are you going to release someone without thoroughly investigating? If there's a real problem, who will take responsibility? Just keyboard warriors online?

So far, everything has been in accordance with normal procedures, and there have been no irregularities.

Han Juan said to her subordinates, "Go tell those people in the cyber security department to speed things up and verify the authenticity of the video..."

Upon arriving at the solitary confinement cell, Han Juan could see Gao Wu practicing the Nine Forms of the Dragon through the bars.

The Nine Forms of the Dragon are widely practiced and practiced by many. Han Juan also knows them. She watched as Gao Wu executed each move with precision, his movements slow yet fluid, like a stream flowing freely down a hillside. Gao Wu, in particular, had long limbs and a well-proportioned, powerful physique; even his loose blue and white school uniform jacket looked sophisticated on him. His features were striking and handsome; while not conventionally handsome, he was very pleasing to the eye and highly recognizable.

Han Juan sighed inwardly, no wonder so many people felt sorry for him. It has to be said that in this internet age, Gao Wu has the potential to become a major internet celebrity just based on his appearance.

Gao Wu saw Han Juan, but he still focused on finishing the Nine Forms of the Dragon Form. Only after he finished the last movement and exhaled a long breath did he smile and greet Han Juan: "Sister Han, you're here."

"Don't be so smug. Online public opinion is a double-edged sword; it's not something you can control," Han Juan said coldly.

"Uh, I don't quite understand what Sister Han means." Gao Wu looked innocent. His phone had been confiscated, and he had no way to contact the outside world, so of course he didn't know what was going on outside.

However, Gao Wu could probably guess that Song Mingyue had posted the video online to promote him.

Only Song Mingyue's background and connections would allow her to release the video. He possesses wisdom from a past life, so he's not naive enough to think that creating a stir will save him.

Law enforcement is powerful and won't easily bow to public opinion. However, having a strong voice can prevent this inspector from acting recklessly.

With so many people watching, she wouldn't dare to play any tricks. For him, that was enough.

Seeing Gao Wu's calm expression, Han Juan felt a little helpless; this kid's mental fortitude was a bit too good. She put away her stern expression and tried to be as sincere as possible, saying, "I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. As long as you cooperate with me, I guarantee I can help you get out of your predicament and get you back to school as soon as possible."

"Sister Han, I'm cooperating perfectly, and I've given you the video as well," Gao Wu said earnestly.

"Then let me ask you, why did Zhang Hao, who has no grudge against you, insist on going to find you?" Han Juan asked.

"I don't know." Gao Wu shook his head. He couldn't understand why Zhang Hao wanted to kill him either. Was it out of jealousy?

He felt very unlucky to have encountered such a madman.

Han Juan patiently said, "I know you must feel very wronged. However, as a law enforcement officer, I can't just listen to you."

“When Zhang Hao’s relatives and friends came to question me, what could I say? What made me so sure he was a follower of the demon god? Just because there was a corpse in his house? What if someone dumped it there?”

Gao Wu looked at Han Juan with an innocent expression and clear eyes.

Han Juan shook her head. She had no interest in asking any more questions. Gao Wu insisted that he had nothing to do with the matter, and she couldn't use a memory spell on him, otherwise she would really have to take responsibility.

And then there's Tie Dalong's family, including the deceased's relatives and friends; they can always find something out.

After watching Han Juan leave, Gao Wu turned his gaze to the Book of Boundless Merit in front of him. In just a few hours, his merit had increased by more than 30,000, bringing the total number to 130,000.

Clearly, his personal account has seen a massive influx of traffic. Through that rescue video, he gained a great deal of merit. Perhaps, the video of killing Zhang Hao will also earn him merit?

With such a large amount of merit, even a high-level martial artist would find it difficult to determine where it came from.

There's no need to focus on these details now; 130,000 merits are enough for him to upgrade the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra.

There are surveillance cameras in all four corners of the guard room, so Gao Wu dares not upgrade the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Spell here. If anything unusual happens, it will definitely cause all sorts of trouble.

A comprehensive enhancement of the body's basic attributes means an increase in the body's basic energy consumption.

That evening, he ate a steamed bun and a bowl of porridge, practiced the Nine Forms of the Dragon once, and digested everything he ate.

Without sufficient energy support, cultivation will only deplete the body's vital energy, which is harmful to the body.

Gao Wu lay on the hard single bed, silently reciting the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra fifty times, and finally curled up slightly to fall asleep in the Hidden Dragon Do Not Use posture.

Gao Wu didn't know how long he had slept when he was suddenly woken up by the cold. He slowly opened his eyes and saw the glaring light radiating from outside the corridor.

The room had no windows, so there was no view of the sky, and it was extremely quiet; Gao Wu estimated it was around two or three in the morning, the coldest time of day.

There were no blankets or quilts on the bed, only hard plastic sheets.

The key issue is that I ate very little at night, so I'm even hungrier now.

Gao Wu sighed. The guard cell wasn't a hotel; it wasn't a place for people to rest. Unable to sleep, he could only open the Book of Boundless Merit.

The blank pages are covered with dense "+1" marks.

Looking at the total merit points, it had already reached over 180,000. Gao Wu was excited but also a little bewildered. Killing a demon god's follower had such a good effect?

(End of this chapter)