Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Chapter 127: The Tainted..._2 (1/2)

Chapter 186: Chapter 127: The Tainted…_2

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“Understood.” Xu Ran nodded slightly regretfully.

Seems like he still needed to find that group of criminals and obtain pure Star Dust from their hands.

Next, Zhang Heyear led Xu Ran to several unusual traces.

The criminals were very cautious, each trace shone with the sparkle of Star Dust.

After a round of search, both of them returned to the entrance of the house looking dejected, “The crime scene, is probably like this.”

“Have you looked around this area?” Xu Ran, recalling some crime investigation dramas from his previous life, suddenly spoke. “The criminal may not have completely left the scene.”

“Ah? How could this be possible?” Zhang Heyear couldn’t help but reveal a surprised expression.

Xu Ran looked at Zhang Heyear, who appeared confused and a vague suspicion formed in his heart.

This world is very different from the last one in many respects.

In terms of public order, the Beast Master Association often deploys powerful Beast Masters to maintain the law and order.

While these Beast Masters were indeed powerful, their lack of professional training created significant gaps in criminal investigations.

For example, now, he simply mentioned a somewhat superficial possibility, but Zhang Heyear was clueless.

“Earlier, Elder Zhang mentioned that the criminals were part of a group, not individuals.” Xu Ran patiently explained, “And they didn’t just carry out a single criminal act, there have been several before.”

“In such a scenario, it’s very likely that they will continue their criminal activities.” Xu Ran paused slightly and turned to Zhang Heyear listening attentively. “If you were the criminal, Elder Zhang, would you seek information on the Association’s moves for the success of the next crime?”

“Well …even though I haven’t done such things before, but from the criminal’s perspective… I should be considering who from the Association is investigating this matter.” Zhang Heyear felt curious and nodded after serious consideration.

“The best way to understand their operations is to keep watch around the crime scene.” Xu Ran explained, “Because the person responsible for the investigation from the Association will definitely come here.”

“So…” Zhang Heyear’s face gradually grew grave, his voice dropping a few decibels, “You are saying, part of the criminals may be observing us in secret?”

“I think so, we can give it a try.’1 Xu Ran nodded slightly, “Elder Zhang, your Giant Gold Eagle has a One Star Skill of dynamic vision, right?”

It just so happened that this skill was plucked out when they were washing and protecting before.

“Yes.” Zhang Heyear nodded, “What’s your plan?”

Xu Ran’s detailed analysis earlier made Zhang Heyear unconsciously more trusting of him.

“I indeed have a plan, it may not work but we can give it a shot.” Xu Ran pondered for a moment, “Later, Elder Zhang, you let your Giant Gold Eagle continue to hover high in the sky, initiating dynamic vision to observe the surroundings.”

“Then we will return to the empty space we just reached and make some noise.”

“Fine, let’s give your plan a try.” Zhang Heyear was not very good at investigating cases, being just a delivery man, and naturally he’d defer to Xu Ran’s ideas.

After discussing quickly, they soon left the crime scene’s house.

Xu Ran was mounted on Star’s back, accompanied by Star’s neigh, the Star Chain materialized instantly, and the pair with their three beasts proceeded casually towards the clearing.

“Elder Zhang, these criminals are too detestable, they didn’t leave any clues at all.” On reaching the open space, Xu Ran deliberately raised his voice, complaining.

“If it wasn’t like this, the Association would not send so many Leadership Level Beast Masters.” Zhang Heyear shook his head reluctantly, “But there’s no need to worry too much, the Association will carry out a carpet search in the entire Qingzhou City tomorrow, they won’t escape.”

After saying this, Zhang Heyear’s eyes flickered and he shot Xu Ran a look.

Something was happening!

A smile crept up in Xu Ran’s eyes.

These criminals couldn’t keep their cool, could they?

The conversation between the two was premeditated.

First, they expressed they had no leads, which lessened the enemy’s vigilance, and then mentioned the deployment of powerful Beast Masters by the Association.

If the criminals had been stalking all along, they would’ve surely noticed this. Hearing their conversion would only make the criminals believe in the credibility of their dialogue all the more.

Then came the fabricated story of a blanket search by the Association tomorrow.

With the previous groundwork, the criminals would certainly lose their nerve, thinking of rushing back to inform the other gangs, thereby exposing themselves.

“That direction, approximately 400 meters.” With feedback from the Giant Gold Eagle in the sky, Zhang Heyear quickly provided the exact location of the suspects.

“Good.” Xu Ran opened the Star Chain with his eyes closed and then slowly opened them.