Chapter 169: Dark Web and Cards

Chapter 169: Dark Web and Cards

“How is that possible?”

Wang Dong exclaimed, “Can the human brain really function like a computer?”

His expression practically screamed, “Are you kidding me?”

“Why not?”

Xiao Yu smirked as he looked at Wang Dong, “How did computers even come into being?”

Wang Dong fell silent in an instant.

Computers are simply man-made!

In fact, countless people have asked this very question before.

Is the human brain’s computing power truly superior to that of a computer?

Keep in mind, a computer can execute complex calculations in a thousandth of a second.

Even the simplest calculation takes an ordinary person at least a fifth of a second.

Who’s faster? It’s pretty obvious, isn’t it?

No, that’s not the point.

Computers just optimize processes, streamlining numerous steps.

Processes like thinking, judgment, decision-making, adaptability, emotion, and other complex logics.

In comparison, computers can be utterly outsmarted by the human brain!

For instance, in an accident, a computer can simulate the scenario.

But a human can’t use an accident that defies computer simulation to manufacture another mishap.

Yet the human brain can do precisely that.

Besides, humans might be inadvertently engineering unforeseen accidents every moment.

Take a child playing with marbles.

Imagine him accidentally tossing one onto the road, which an hour later gets trampled by a passerby, causing him to slip, hit the back of his head, and die.

Isn’t that an accident?

This is what we call a human-made accident.

Likewise, 99.99% of human-made accidents are uncontrollable.

Yet, there exists a 0.01% of human-made incidents that can be controlled.

Most people simply label that 0.01% as coincidence.

They’re nearly impossible—or at least extremely difficult—to replicate or control.

But that doesn’t mean they can’t be reproduced or managed…

Now there’s someone who, through intense brain computation, orchestrates these coincidences!

……

“Geniuses aren’t hard to find; every era, every year, has its share,”

Xiao Yu shrugged. “Take yourself for example, Wang—reaching your current position makes you a genius in many ways. You excel in areas where most fall short. Of course, I’m not talking about your disc herniation!”

Wang Dong: ……

“What the heck, little brother? Have I stolen your rice or your money? Are you comparing me to that?”

“And another thing…”

Xiao Yu pointed at the tablet, “This killer isn’t universally terrifying. It’s just that in one specific field, he’s carried out some truly horrifying deeds…”

“Get to the point.”

Wang Dong’s head was buzzing as he said, “Speak in plain language—I need to understand.”

“To put it simply,”

Xiao Yu fixed his gaze on Wang Dong, “Apart from his ability to trigger engineered accidents, he’s no different from anyone else—get shot, and you die. But once you step into the accidents he creates, if he targets us, our chances are slim. In any incident he engineers, you won’t find a single clue. To catch him, we have to act before he creates the accident—otherwise, it’s a lost cause!”

“What you’re saying is just pointless talk.”

Wang Dong, rubbing his aching head, countered, “How can we know who he is before he sets the accident in motion? And after it happens, if we still have no leads, how do we catch him?”

“No, there’s a way,”

Xiao Yu pointed again at the tablet, “The Cards!”

“Cards?” Wang Dong frowned.

“Yes.”

Xiao Yu grinned, “Killers are professionals—they do business face-to-face. Cards… You, Wang, have already investigated their origin, haven’t you?”

“Certainly.”

Wang Dong nodded, though his head began to pound as he offered an answer, “The Dark Web!”

“The Dark Web?”

At this, Xiao Yu winced as his head hurt, his eyebrows furrowing.

The Dark Web refers to hidden networks.

Ordinary internet users can’t access it through conventional means; special software, specific configurations, or proper authorization is required.

Its anonymity makes it a breeding ground for various illegal activities and crimes, snaring many in its depths.

The Dark Web is overflowing with illicit transactions!

“When we traced the origin of the Cards, every lead pointed back to the Dark Web.”

Wang Dong explained, “By using certain methods to access the Dark Web, we discovered that the Cards were sold via auction—starting at 100,000, with the highest bidder taking them. Yet, we have no idea how the seller contacts the buyer. Even after capturing a card holder, the suspect’s own account left him clueless. It seems the person auctioning the Cards has a way to track him down!”

“Have the Cards been checked?” Xiao Yu asked.

“They have. They’re just ordinary cards.”

Wang Dong nodded, “They lack any tracking signals, so we have no clue how the killer communicates with the auctioneer.”

“And the Dark Web?” Xiao Yu frowned.

“There’s really no other way—after all, it’s the Dark Web.”

Wang Dong shook his head, “Apart from using specialized tools to log in, there’s no trace to be found.”

“This is really a nuisance.”

Xiao Yu slumped back onto the sofa and closed his eyes, “There’s only one option now—snatch a card.”

“It won’t work,”

Wang Dong continued, shaking his head, “That type of card only goes up for auction every six months.”

“I told you—the other party conducts business openly.”

Xiao Yu opened his eyes, “Once one deal fails, there will surely be a second, a third…”

“Is that really possible?”

Wang Dong, still bewildered, said, “If it were me, I’d be worried something would go wrong.”

“They undoubtedly have a system to verify genuine buyers,”

Xiao Yu mused, “Help me secure a new identity in another city… and then, let them continue auctioning the Cards.”

“Why is this kid so confident…?” Wang Dong thought, puzzled.

And three days later…

Sure enough, an auction appeared on the Dark Web, selling Cards.

The starting price was still nearly 100,000!

……

Late at night in H City.

On a bustling street lined with snack stalls.

Xiao Yu stood in front of one stall, munching on grilled squid.

He now carried a new identity, though he was still known as Xiao Yu.

A native of H City—a recently graduated college student, an orphan whose parents had just passed away and who inherited a modest fortune.

But now, Xiao Yu wanted to kill.

So he entered a segment of the Dark Web and snapped up a Card.

Three days later…

No one had made any contact with him.

After finishing his grilled squid, Xiao Yu wiped his mouth, his face etched with confusion.

“Why hasn’t anyone shown up yet? This is strange… Why didn’t this case trigger the system check-in?”