American Zombie Detective

Chapter 176 Dead Men Are Also Bait

the other side.

After Alessa chased the helicopter and disappeared into the depths of the forest, Qin Jin put Yuanxiao on the ground, determined the direction, and began to head northeast.

I thought Yuanxiao would feel out of place in the jungle, but to my surprise, the little bear cub was unusually lively, agile and fast, just like a husky that has come to the ice field, with its intelligence and instincts completely unlocked.

At this point, Qin Jin's speed gradually increased.

Qin Jin headed straight for the monastery in the shadows, not wanting to waste time on anything unimportant. However, things in this world are always unpredictable. He hadn't gone far when the bushes to his side rustled, and a figure emerged somewhat disheveled—it was the ugly young man, Harpy.

Habi spotted Qin Jin at a glance.

He was taken aback at first, then his face quickly contorted with intense anger. He let out a heavy "humph," as if he had seen something he loathed. Without a word, he turned around abruptly and strode off in a direction completely different from Qin Jin's, as if he couldn't bear to stay even a second longer.

Qin Jin watched his retreating figure expressionlessly, naturally understanding the source of his anger. In Harpy's view, it was his obstruction at the airport that ruined his rescue plan, ultimately leading to the students' predicament.

"Useless emotions!"

Qin Jin remained unmoved. Everyone's barrier is the result of their own choices. Since Harpy chose that flawed warning method, he should have considered the possibility of failure. That's all.

He was too lazy to explain, let alone offer any reassurance, and continued on his way.

But after walking only a dozen meters, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps and a low growl behind him: "Wait!"

Qin Jin did not stop walking, but only slightly turned his head.

Harpy caught up and blocked his way, his cheeks flushed red with anger and a self-righteous sense of justice: "You! It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, I would have led them into the alley and let them leave! You caused all of this! Do you even know that?!"

Yuanxiao straightened up and started baring her teeth. Qin Jin stopped and lazily lifted his eyelids, finding it utterly ridiculous: "Your method was stupid, it didn't work, and you blame me?"

Harpy was completely enraged by his nonchalant attitude, her voice rising: "Then don't you have any responsibility?! You—you're a police officer, you should have come with me to rescue them! Bring back the survivors! That's what you owe them!"

"Not interested." Qin Jin's answer was crisp and decisive, and he tried to walk past him.

"Don't go!"

Harpy suddenly raised the stick in his hand, blocking Qin Jin's path, seemingly trying to bolster his own imposing presence. He shouted...

"Don't you feel even a little bit ashamed?! Anyone with a shred of conscience should do something about their mistakes!"

Qin Jin narrowed his eyes.

The languid expression gradually faded, and an annoyance towards fools emerged. The buzzing flies, though harmless, were certainly annoying.

Without even a slight movement, Qin Jin merely shifted his body, his right hand sweeping and lifting with a "click".

The cold muzzle of the Glock 19 was already precisely pressed against the center of Harpy's forehead.

The hard touch instantly extinguished all his anger. Habi froze on the spot, his hands and feet went numb, and the wooden stick fell to the ground with a thud.

Qin Jin stared at his lips and face, which were trembling violently with fear, and said, word by word, "Get out."

The color drained from Habib's face, and cold sweat instantly soaked his back.

He staggered backward, one step, two steps, then suddenly turned around and scrambled into the woods, disappearing into the darkness without even daring to look back.

Qin Jin put away his gun, secretly marveling at the guy's good luck.

Given his usual personality, he would have simply killed these fools who pounced on him, but now—he needed to leave some bait for the hunters to keep them coming back, right?

So, I had no choice but to waste some more breath and let this guy go this time.

This little incident left no trace in Qin Jin's mind. He continued on his planned path.

After walking for a while, Qin Jin smelled the stench of blood in the air.

Qin Jin followed the scent for a while and found Lia lying face up on a moss-covered rock.

She's dead!

Leah had a long cut on her wrist, and blood was flowing down her wrist, staining the soil under the rock red. The dagger she used to cut her wrist was still lying next to her.

The girl stared blankly at the treetop, showing no attachment to life. There were bruises on her neck and cheeks, and one could guess what had happened to her during the time she was missing!

The fragile mind endured fear and humiliation far exceeding its limits, and ultimately chose to end its own life.

"Weak-willed," he thought mercilessly, turning to leave.

However, just as he took his first step, a thought flashed through his mind.

He stopped, turned around again, looked at Leah's body, and then at the large, dark bloodstains on the rock.

Hmm! Bring all the living people over; they can be used as bait. Dead people—if used properly, they can have the same effect!

If the hunters can't find her, they'll naturally suspect she's gone somewhere!

Thinking about this, Qin Jin even regretted not making a move earlier.

He crouched down, dipped his brush in the remaining bloodstains, and wrote a line on the side of the rock: "Come find me if you dare!" A thick arrow pointed directly towards the monastery in the center of the shadows.

After doing all this, he easily picked up Lia's body and continued on his way, with Yuanxiao chattering behind him, clearly tired from running.

"Wait a minute, after we dispose of the body, I'll carry you." Qin Jin reassured her casually, and Yuanxiao immediately shut up and obediently followed behind.

When Qin Jin found a deep puddle, he stopped, tied some stones to the body, and threw Liya's body into the puddle without leaving any footprints or traces.

Alright, that girl is gone now. The arrow pointing towards the monastery and the provocation, the girl with a score of 10, plus his and Alessa's 35 points—enough to attract those hounds!

Qin Jin didn't delay any longer and sped up, heading towards the shadowed area on the map.

The closer you get to that area, the more different the atmosphere becomes.

The air seemed to suddenly drop several degrees, and a heavy silence descended.

The trees here have an ominous, jet-black color. Their branches are twisted, and their canopies are still lush, but the backs of all the leaves are covered with thick moss, and the trunks are entangled with spider webs, making the whole forest appear even more gloomy, damp, and devoid of sunlight.

Finally, he stepped into the core area marked by the shadows.

The sight before him filled him with joy.

The first thing that catches the eye is the countless crosses, crookedly stuck in the ground.

The wood was already rotten and blackened, some pieces were broken, and some were covered with moss. They stood haphazardly, like a silent forest of tombstones, spreading to form an eerie fence or barrier.

At the end of this eerie forest of crosses, an ancient building stands majestically.

The walls were made of huge stones, weathered and covered with dark stains and dead ivy vines.

With its pointed roofs and narrow windows, the overall style is gloomy and oppressive. It is more like an abandoned medieval castle than a monastery.

This was his destination.

That monastery, converted from an ancient castle, is a monastery where the blood of Jesus is kept.

Finally found it————