Chapter 53

Strength is the most important thing.

Lin Feng sat in the hover car, driving through the night.

His older brother had taught him from a young age that to protect himself and his family, he had to be stronger and more ruthless than others!

This was a world where the weak were preyed upon by the strong, and no one would pity the weak.

"I wonder how long I can keep this a secret." Lin Feng gazed out the window, his eyes gleaming.

Although the plan to kill Shi Wenhua was perfect, there were still many flaws, such as the wireless surveillance outside the club and the three women on the round bed. But it was impossible to convict him through the law.

They couldn't find any solid evidence.

"Besides, I used the strength of an ancient martial artist."

"The real me, my identity is bound to a battle crystal, and I am a student at the Battle Academy's Gene Warrior Division."

Lin Feng was very clear about this.

It was impossible not to be suspected.

Even if he did everything meticulously, the Shi family would inevitably suspect him. It might be better to confuse them for a while with the strength of an ancient martial artist. Once his brain domain width breaks through 20%, and he becomes an ancient martial general, his strength will soar to a new level.

Then, the Shi family will have nothing to fear.

"No matter what, with Shi Wenhua dead, Yuer will be safe."

"As for myself..."

Lin Feng smiled faintly.

This was enough.

Even if he might face greater trouble and danger, what did it matter?

Life was never perfect.

...

"Damn it!"

"Really fucking unlucky."

A man dressed in a noble elemental beast skin coat had a dark and ugly expression.

He was the owner of Longhao Club, Long Wei, known as 'Lord Long,' who was one of the richest in Jiaoyang District. But this time, he had been slapped in the face. In his club, the young master of the Shi family, Shi Wenhua, along with nine bodyguards, were all killed.

Each one was killed with a single slash!

"This young master of the Shi family must have provoked some evil star." Long Wei cursed, but could only sigh at his bad luck. With such an incident, his club's business would plummet even if it didn't close down. As for pursuing the matter? He wasn't that foolish. Merchants sought wealth, not trouble.

The death of the young master of the Shi family was none of his business.

At this moment—

"Whoosh!" "Whoosh!" A Zhongtian C3 sped over and stopped outside the club, followed by four Beifeng C9s and dozens of police cars. A middle-aged man with a bloodshot, sorrowful look in his eyes staggered out of the car, accompanied by a bald man with a four-star adventurer badge on his elemental battle suit.

A man with brown eyebrows and a height of 1.85 meters also got out of the police car.

Zhong Lei, the inspector of Jiaoyang Police District.

"Uncle Shi." Zhong Lei nodded.

Shi Zhong's face was stern, and he was silent, his eyes bloodshot, and his body trembling slightly.

Long Wei naturally didn't dare to be negligent and hurried over.

"Who is the murderer!" Shi Zhong shouted hoarsely.

"It was an ancient martial artist wearing a human skin mask." Long Wei said, "We are still investigating his specific identity."

"You have a prestigious private club, but your security is like a joke. My son was killed, and you tell me you don't even know the murderer's identity!" Shi Zhong glared at Long Wei, his anger rising.

"That's not how it is, Lord Shi." Long Wei didn't back down, frowning, "Your precious son offended someone, can you blame me? That was a strong ancient martial general! If he wanted to kill, even I, Long Wei, couldn't avoid it."

An ancient martial general!

Shi Zhong, Zhong Lei, and the four-star bodyguard all changed their expressions.

"Uncle Shi, let's go inside and take a look first." Zhong Lei suggested.

"Hmph." Shi Zhong's anger hadn't subsided.

"Long Wei, lead the way." Zhong Lei ordered.

"No problem, Inspector Zhong." Long Wei nodded.

...

In the screening room.

Shi Zhong, Zhong Lei, and the bald four-star bodyguard stared at the screen, watching a video recording.

From Lin Feng breaking through the door, killing two intermediate ancient martial artists, then a high-level ancient martial artist, and finally jumping out the window, the entire process was seamless, taking only a few seconds. The video had some frame drops, but it was basically clear.

"This is a total of three memory recorder videos, taken from the brain waves of three witnesses." Long Wei said solemnly, "It's clear that the murderer was wearing a human skin mask, with a standard build. From his ability to shatter alloy walls and kill a high-level ancient martial artist in seconds, he is at least a low-level ancient martial general."

"A Cheng, what do you think?" Shi Zhong's face was grim.

"Very strong." The four-star bodyguard 'Lü Cheng' said with a sharp gaze, "Judging by his skin, he's not very old, but he has rich combat experience and skilled movements. Even I... might not be able to win against such an opponent."

"He is a low-level ancient martial general." Zhong Lei mused, "His physical attributes are average, but his sword skills... are terrifying."

Staring at the screen, watching the figure with the sword, Zhong Lei's brows furrowed, the more he looked, the more familiar it seemed. He felt like he had seen him somewhere.

Whoosh! A figure suddenly appeared in his mind, and Zhong Lei was startled.

"Inspector Zhong seems to have a lead?" Lü Cheng's gaze was sharp.

Shi Zhong's expression changed, and he looked over.

"Very similar, I mean... the build is very similar." Zhong Lei dragged the progress bar, watching the video repeatedly, his expression serious, "Almost identical, but... I don't think it could be him. The murderer used elemental energy, not a gene warrior, and the murderer's strength is much greater."

"Hmm?" Shi Zhong looked puzzled, frowning and hoarsely asked, "You mean the Lin Feng who injured Wenhua?"

Zhong Lei nodded, "Wenhua hated Lin Feng to the bone, and Lin Feng felt the same. If I hadn't arrived in time last time, Wenhua might have been killed by him. In terms of motive, Lin Feng is the most suspicious, and he also uses a sword, but..."

"Investigate!" Shi Zhong gritted his teeth and shouted, "Investigate thoroughly, even the slightest suspicion must be checked!"

"Regardless of the cost, better to err on the side of caution, but never let him go!"

"I will not let Wenhua die in vain!"

Zhong Lei's expression was serious, and he nodded, "I'll take care of this, Uncle Shi, I promise to give you an answer." He paused, then hesitated, "Should we inform Wulong?"

"Wulong is at a critical moment, don't tell him for now, to avoid affecting him." Shi Zhong said solemnly.

"Understood."

※※※

The next morning.

"Mom, we're leaving." Lin Feng said softly.

"Go ahead." Ji Ruhua smiled gently.

"Here's some money, Mom, take it." Lin Feng handed a small money bag to his mother, hugged her, and then jumped into his sister's Volkswagen C7, waving goodbye to his mother. Instantly, the magnetic levitation car sped away.

"Ruhua, Feng is really filial."

"Indeed, my son is already doing well not to ask for money from home every month."

"By the way, how much did Feng give you?"

The neighbors all looked over, quite curious.

"A few silver coins." Ji Ruhua smiled gently, pulling the string, and suddenly golden light shone, making all the neighbors widen their eyes and draw in a breath. Even Ji Ruhua herself was slightly surprised, then she smiled helplessly but contentedly.

"This child..."

...

"Brother, how much did you give Mom?" Lin Yuer asked, her eyes twinkling.

"Two gold coins." Lin Feng smiled faintly, not hiding it from his sister.

"Ah!" Lin Yuer covered her small mouth in surprise, "No way, Brother, how did you get so much money? That's 200 silver coins! Even if you eat hot, delicious meals every day, it would last a whole year!"

"You little glutton." Lin Feng laughed and scolded.

His sister always thought of food.

"Brother, I want some too!" Lin Yuer pouted, acting cute.

"Here, take it." Lin Feng took out a silver coin and placed it in Lin Yuer's palm, "This month's pocket money."

"Ah?" Lin Yuer pouted.

"It's enough for your daily cravings." Lin Feng ruffled her small head, "Focus on your cultivation at the academy, don't go out to play. I'll come to pick you up at the end of the month, understand?"

Lin Yuer nodded lightly, "Don't worry, Brother, Yuer won't be a burden to you."

"Silly girl, don't overthink it."

"I'm not silly!"

...

After personally sending his sister to the academy, Lin Feng felt at ease.

No matter what, being cautious was always better. In the academy, there was no need to worry about safety. Watching his sister wave back at him, Lin Feng smiled faintly, feeling warm inside.

Family would never be a burden.

They were his protection, his motivation, his...

Heart.

"It's time to return to the Battle Academy." Lin Feng pressed the crystal watch and leaped onto the magnetic levitation car.

Whoosh! He sped away like the wind.

...

(Wishing everyone a happy Dragon Boat Festival ^^)

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