Chapter 448: Data Discovered
by xennovelChapter 448: Data Discovered (Update 1)
Is the case only just beginning?
Upon hearing the system task alert, Xiao Yu smirked.
Sigh—others get automatic items when they reincarnate, but not him.
For him, rewards only come after waiting for a system task, with no choice in the matter.
What really infuriates him is that this damn system offers nothing but abilities and skills.
This must be what sets the lucky ones apart… Check-in!
【Ding! Congratulations, host, on a successful check-in quest!】
【System Reward: Ability – Mechanical Expert!】
【System Task Issued: Solve the Intelligent Murder Case!】
【Case Deadline: Thirty Days!】
【Complete the mission within the time limit to receive an additional system skill: Frog Transformation!】
【Fail within the time limit, and your system ability will be revoked!】
【Case countdown begins…】
Intelligent murder?
A thirty-day deadline?
Xiao Yu’s expression shifted subtly.
Without giving him a moment to react, a torrent of data poured in, fusing with his mind…
Mechanical Expert?
Mechanics is the collective term for machines and mechanisms.
They’re devices designed to simplify work and reduce effort.
From chopsticks and brooms to aircraft carriers and rockets, everything qualifies as machinery…
“You really shouldn’t zone out so often,”
Wang Dong’s voice chimed in beside him.
“I’m used to it,”
Xiao Yu snapped back to attention and explained.
“Since Lin Fang discovered we were after him, he should have fled by now, right?”
Zhou Lie glared coldly at the wall of the women’s clothing store, fixating on the taunting words.
【You are looking for me?】
That was clearly a provocation!
“He definitely ran,”
Xiao Yu said calmly, “He’s trying to egg us on—anger makes you lose your cool, and then you make mistakes, letting yourself be led by the nose.”
His seemingly pointless chatter was really a warning to his comrades.
Wang Dong’s and Zhou Lie’s angry expressions soon faded.
As the head of National Security, controlling his emotions came second nature.
“If you don’t want to be led around, you better find something to pull you back,”
Xiao Yu exited the women’s clothing store and headed for the mall exit.
“Something?”
Wang Dong paused. “Are you suggesting…”
“Yeah,”
Xiao Yu nodded. “After slaughtering so many people, are you really content with pilfering the wrong documents?”
Laboratory Building, Laboratory.
“The two slain researchers must have hidden the documents somewhere,”
Surveying the lab’s computers, Xiao Yu ordered, “Search any spot where one might hide data—even the victims’ homes, among friends and relatives, or their regular hangouts. It could be on paper, digital data, or even in photos!”
Special agents immediately began their search.
They left no potential hiding place unchecked.
These professionals were masters at this job.
Yet, the result was…
“Nothing?”
A half-smile played on Xiao Yu’s lips as he looked at Wang Dong’s embarrassed face.
“They checked everywhere,”
Wang Dong admitted, his embarrassment evident.
The lab, the victims’ homes, their favorite spots, and contact circles were all thoroughly examined.
The documents had vanished as if into thin air.
Xiao Yu knew well the capabilities of Team Two.
If even they couldn’t find it, then it truly didn’t exist.
So, where could these documents be hidden?
……
In Capital City, in a unique morgue and autopsy room.
Twenty-seven corpses were neatly arranged on each autopsy table.
Standing in the autopsy room, Xiao Yu’s gaze swept over the victims’ bodies.
All 24 guards had been shot dead.
Of the three researchers, one was shot while the other two had their necks twisted.
Xiao Yu’s eyes eventually settled on the two bodies with twisted necks.
Victim Zhu Jie, male, 57—a senior researcher in micro-nano electronics and a renowned expert…
Victim Tang Weiyi, male, 59—a senior researcher in artificial intelligence technology and a research expert…
The smart glasses chip technology was provided by Zhu Jie.
The AI product named ‘Zero’ was developed by Tang Weiyi.
And the manufacturing of the smart glasses was the work of one member of the former ‘Three-Person Research Group.’
His name was Wei Jie. Not only did he take part in the ‘Three-Person Research Group,’
but many years ago, he also led another research project.
It was called the ‘Pervitin’ drug formula research.
After that project failed, he continued his experiments in secret.
He even conducted a ten-year experiment involving three children…
In the end, only one of those children survived—Lin Fang!
The drug research, the smart glasses, the Three-Person Research Group—all of it pointed to the monster named Lin Fang.
It was like a web, connecting every event seamlessly.
Using a certain drug to grow into a powerful being, Lin Fang is now after the smart glasses!
Xiao Yu always believed that every action had its purpose.
So what was this monstrous Lin Fang’s goal?
No, that wasn’t the point now.
Gazing at the two bodies, Xiao Yu’s frown deepened.
Humans are such peculiar creatures.
They tend to keep valuable items right at hand or store them in places they deem safe.
For example, if you had a one-of-a-kind gem,
where would you normally put it if you weren’t planning to sell it?
Right by your side!
Xiao Yu deduced that the documents were likely hidden near the researchers.
As for exactly where… (Dammit, Zhao) he walked up to the two bodies.
Not at home, not in the lab, not with relatives, nor in the usual spots. Even after checking the victims’ mementos, nothing was found…
From his very first day on the job, Xiao Yu understood one truth.
Sometimes the dead not only speak but also conceal secrets.
Xiao Yu put on a pair of latex gloves and began a personal autopsy.
He first examined the entire body of one corpse, then moved on to its facial features.
He pried open the victim’s mouth and checked the nostrils and ears carefully.
Until finally… Xiao Yu lifted one victim’s eyelid.
Everything appeared normal.
He then examined the second corpse.
Following the same procedure,
he finally lifted that victim’s eyelid.
When he saw that victim’s iris,
Xiao Yu’s eyes suddenly lit up.
Documents—found!