The Last Mr. Dongguo

A strong smell of blood permeated the entire scene. The information from the outer search team quickly reached Bai Xin, and the results were all the same: no suspicious persons were found.

News from the prison indicated that Cheng Luan had gone missing during the transport.

Bai Xin had no time to worry about Cheng Luan now; he was concerned about Shui Mingyue's safety and the entire undercover operation. He arranged for personnel to protect the scene while simultaneously notifying the technical and forensic teams to rush there immediately.

When Zou Wen walked out of the scene carrying his forensic examination kit, he brought Bai Xin some shocking news.

"According to the on-site investigation, the deceased suffered severe head trauma, resulting in an open skull fracture. The splattered bloodstains at the scene indicate that the perpetrator was standing behind the deceased and struck the back of the head with a blunt object with a diameter of 8cm, causing death. The method was cruel and the action was decisive."

Bai Xin paced back and forth in front of Zou Wen, his right hand pressed against his forehead, seemingly not paying close attention to Zou Wen's report.

"White Team? Not feeling well?"

"Strange, the doors and windows at the scene were intact. There were three investigation teams guarding the perimeter the whole time, how could the murderer have escaped? Also, Shui Mingyue is nowhere to be found. Zou Wen, tell me, what exactly happened?" Bai Xin no longer cared about the cause of death; his only concern was Shui Mingyue's safety.

"Team White, actually, we also found some suspicious points at the scene."

"What's suspicious?"

"Putting the deceased aside for now, we found a pool of blood in the southeast corner of the room that didn't match the deceased's. After comparing the data with the technical department's records, we determined that it belonged to Shui Mingyue. Judging from the amount of blood loss, Shui Mingyue was already seriously injured."

"What?!"

An ominous premonition washed over Bai Xin. He couldn't wait any longer. It seemed Shui Mingyue had likely been exposed; he had to find her immediately, at all costs.

"Contact Zeng Qiang immediately and mobilize all available manpower to find Shui Mingyue as soon as possible."

"Captain Bai, calm down. There are still some doubts here. What we need to do now is analyze this calmly and not let emotions cloud our judgment." Zou Wen grabbed Bai Xin, who was about to leave. "This is just the first doubt at the scene."

"The first one?"

"That's right. Secondly, we found biological samples of Fei Li at the scene. Whatever the reason, Fei Li was present at the scene."

"What's Fei Li doing here?"

"There is a third point of suspicion, which is also the most shocking. Although the body at the scene was unrecognizable, we were able to identify the deceased as Cheng Luan through fingerprint comparison."

A deluge of information overwhelmed Bai Xin's mind: Cheng Luan, Shui Mingyue, the murderer—the entire crime scene exuded an air of mystery that defied easy comprehension. Cheng Luan had successfully escaped from prison, only to die at the very spot where Shui Mingyue had made her escape. There were no signs of a struggle at the scene; what kind of killer could have so easily killed Cheng Luan, given his abilities? Where was Shui Mingyue now? Was she dead or alive? Bai Xin couldn't understand, and dared not think about it. His only option now was to find Fei Li as soon as possible; perhaps then everything would fall into place.

Bai Xin breathed a sigh of relief, quickly gathered his men, and headed towards Fei Li's cottage.

When Li Feng turned around, Li Mengying couldn't believe her eyes. Li Feng had also changed his usual style, now wearing a Taoist robe and sporting his signature goatee, giving him a somewhat otherworldly and ethereal appearance.

"Seven people, seven identities; not for others, but for themselves. All the wishes that cannot be fulfilled in real life can be fulfilled in this world, and they all develop in accordance with one's own heart. Whether one can get out of this depends on the strength of one's heart. Cheng Luan is already getting deeper and deeper into this situation, and Zeng Qiang alone cannot solve it."

"You seem to have a very open-minded attitude. So, what is your wish in this world?"

"Hahaha."

Fei Li's question made Li Feng burst into laughter.

"Can't you see? This is what I want: money, power, and the feeling of being high above everyone else." Li Feng spread his arms and looked at Li Mengying with a confident gaze. "In the past, I was just a helpless fool. Now I'm going to be a wolf, a fierce wolf. I'm going to take back everything that I deserve, no matter the cost."

It's Mr. Dongguo again.

"What was your relationship with Fang Lian, the deceased in the rented apartment?"

Fei Li didn't want to waste words with Li Feng, so she went straight to the point and asked the question.

"Haha, that's because I want to stay in this world forever."

"Impossible. This world is not for us. Don't even think about escaping the law in this world."

"Legal repercussions? Hmph, I've lived here for fifteen years. Do you know what it's like to live in a place like that for fifteen years? Every day in darkness, never seeing sunlight, never feeling warmth. Even if that were true, I'd be willing to take responsibility. But, Fei Li, do you really think I did it?"

"Then you are also a member of the organization. Don't talk about acting under orders or having no other choice. You have to pay a heavy price for what you did back then."

"Haha." Another burst of laughter. "The price? Haven't I paid enough? Fifteen years in prison, I suffered endless torment. I'm finally out, and I can't even reunite with my daughter. What is this? This is torture of the soul."

Li Feng suddenly looked at Li Mengying, his eyes filled with tears. Facing Li Mengying, Li Feng had unspeakable sorrows.

"Alright, stop talking. If you want to know the answer, then take a multiple-choice question."

Li Feng tossed two watches to the two men, saying, "Put these on and come with me." He then clapped his hands three times, and the surveillance wall behind them split open, revealing a dark, secret room in front of them.

"Let's go. Now you need to make a choice. If you want an answer, you have to pay a price."

Darkness is like a natural barrier that conceals all secrets. Perhaps only in the pitch-black night can people truly shed their disguises and expose the side suppressed deep within their hearts, because they do not know that the real darkness has already settled deep within their hearts, gradually seeping in like ink.

Li Mengying didn't know what Li Feng was up to, but in order to help Fei Li find out the truth, she grabbed Fei Li's arm and slowly followed him into the darkness. Suddenly, Li Mengying was awakened by a soft whisper. Fear and unease still lingered in her heart. It was still the terrifying yet familiar night, only without the thunder and rain.

"Kill me."

A clear sound entered her ears, and Li Mengying couldn't help but shudder. She quickly and carefully traced the source of the sound, but because of the lack of light, she could only vaguely sense that there seemed to be two people standing in the corner of the room.

"To ensure absolute safety."

There were two people there! Who were they? What were they doing? Nervousness and curiosity drove Li Mengying to slowly approach her target.

"What do you want to do?"

Listen carefully, that's Fei Li's voice. Oh my god!

Li Mengying subconsciously glanced at Fei Li beside her. Fei Li was right next to her, so why was Fei Li's voice coming from the corner?

Imitation? Or resemblance?

Curiosity drove Li Mengying's legs to keep moving closer to the corner.

"Kill me!" the other party confirmed again. "Only in this way can you leave. And remember, if you don't kill me, you will eventually die too. However, my death here is the way for you to get out."

In the dim light, Li Mengying could see clearly that the two people in the corner were another Fei Li and Li Feng.