The first time a thousand miles away, a murder leaves no trace
The killer seems to place great importance on reputation, always striking at the time he has set, targeting individuals who have been notified in advance, and consistently succeeding under the strict protection of the police. The public was unaware of the last few targets, as Qingchen's posts online were directly intercepted and blocked by the police. However, by the time of the eighth target, the news had leaked out, and the reason was quite simple—Qingchen had switched to another online forum.
The public has not received any official information, while the patrol officers continue to create disturbances, gradually provoking widespread public discontent. After three major operations by the patrol office yielded no results, they changed their strategy, focusing on protecting the parties involved. By this point, the assassin had already killed seven people, with the last five falling victim while under the patrol office's close protection, using the same red-tassel spear as the murder weapon.
What happened next was like a blockbuster from a fantasy realm, with countless police cars lining both sides of the narrow street, completely surrounding the block and setting up a cordon. Armed officers, wearing hoods and bulletproof vests, jumped out of their vehicles to seal off the intersections. A loudspeaker blared: "Special Operations of the Police Department, pursuing an armed and dangerous fugitive. Please remain where you are and do not move, all individuals should crouch down and cover their heads!" The scholars on the street had never witnessed such a grand scene and were all frightened. However, do not underestimate the reactions of today's youth; after a moment of surprise, they quickly and cleverly crouched down and covered their heads. A loudspeaker blared: "Special Operations of the Police Department, pursuing an armed and dangerous fugitive. Please remain where you are and do not move, all individuals should crouch down and cover their heads!" The scholars on the street had never witnessed such a grand scene and were all frightened. However, do not underestimate the reactions of today's youth; after a moment of surprise, they quickly and cleverly crouched down and covered their heads.
Six months ago, a sensational incident occurred in Zhixu Country, where a multinational pharmaceutical company produced a high-end antibiotic abroad and exported it to Zhixu Country. Some individuals experienced suspected delayed allergic reactions six months to a year after use, resulting in over ten deaths and dozens of individuals left with varying degrees of disabilities. An investigation into the incident was immediately initiated; however, due to the prolonged time, difficulties in gathering evidence, and the complexity of judicial procedures, no breakthrough progress has been made.
Alas! Even precision-guided missiles cannot achieve such lethal effects; the murderer actually used cold weapons and a *picture* book weapon! A long spear, what era do those weapons belong to? They had already exited the historical stage a century ago. In fact, the police have always been on guard against snipers, never dreaming that the killer would emerge with a red tassel spear. What kind of person can throw a long spear in a place where the police's close surveillance did not detect it? This spear passed through the window, pierced the body of the barrister, and then shot through the wall at high speed. What incredible speed and astonishing power! Is the murderer even human?
That night, the assassin posted again to announce the next assassination target. The content of the post and the posting address were still intercepted by the technical staff of the police department in the website's backend
On the night following the death of the barrister, Qing Chen reappeared online, and the title of his post remained: The Next Person to Be Killed!
Due to the bizarre nature of the events mentioned in the previous post, many online users have followed up with inquiries; however, the original poster has not provided any further updates. A week later, shocking news emerged—the notorious scoundrel mentioned in that mysterious post has indeed been killed
The subsequent video analysis left the police officers astonished. As they replayed the surveillance footage from the room frame by frame, they conducted a technical analysis of the blurred and rapid shadows. The final conclusion was that it was a 2-meter-long red tassel spear
The police nearly turned this street upside down, and everyone underwent an investigation. However, a week passed without identifying a single suspect. Of course, there were nearly a thousand people on the street at the time, making it impossible to complete the suspect screening within a week. Yet, after a week, the police department gave up, as that mysterious assassin successfully assassinated a target a thousand miles away!
About half a year ago, on a certain day, a post suddenly appeared on a highly trafficked online forum in the country of Zhixu, with the eye-catching title: I Want to Kill Someone
The appearance of the first two posts has already attracted the attention of the police. The website collaborated with the police to quickly lock onto the IP address of the posts, discovering that all three posts were made using the m. hetushu. comcom proxy server, and from different locations. The technical personnel of the police are quite capable; they traced the posts made by a user named Qingchen to a certain terminal through a domestic proxy server. As a result, a large number of heavily armed police surrounded a public library, yet they could not catch even a glimpse of Qingchen.
This underground base is a strategically significant military defense facility, constructed at a depth of one hundred meters underground. Above the structure, there is not only a thick layer of natural rock for protection but also a robust reinforced concrete barrier. The entire facility is situated on massive shock-absorbing springs, and it is equipped with meticulously designed ventilation, water supply, temperature control, and communication systems. Its strength and safety are sufficient to withstand a direct attack from a medium-sized nuclear bomb. Hiding inside, one could endure not only the presence of assassins but even the outbreak of a world war for a period of time. Its strength and safety are sufficient to withstand a direct attack from a medium-sized nuclear bomb. Hiding inside, one could endure not only the presence of assassins but even the outbreak of a world war for a period of time
The Central Secret Service has intervened; this time, we must not allow that assassin to succeed! Before the investigation by the police, the member of parliament has been temporarily relocated to an underground facility at a military base for protection
The gun flew through the air with remarkable precision, not merely emphasizing ferocity. There was an individual, under heavy protection from the police, who was struck in the chest by the tip of a gun that broke through the wall while he was using the restroom in a heavily fortified building. The long gun did not pass through his chest but was quickly retracted; nonetheless, the individual still died, his internal organs shattered by a force.
The authenticity of this post is uncertain, and many people believe it to be a prank. A week later, when people had somewhat forgotten about it, suddenly a message arrived—Guan Si De was assassinated! Is this a coincidence? It was soon proven not to be! Because that person named "Qing Chen" appeared again that night on the same online forum, with a post titled: The Next Person to Be Killed!
Immediately following the third post, the title remains: The Next Person to Be Killed!
The recent operation conducted by the police cannot be said to have yielded no results; in fact, it can be said to have yielded significant gains! On a smaller scale, various internet cafes have been found to be open to minors during non-regulated hours, violating the regulations set by the cultural authorities. On a larger scale, several extremely discreet private booths were discovered in a video hall, revealing several pairs of individuals engaged in extramarital affairs, including a school teacher and his female student. Additionally, a large quantity of prohibited audiovisual materials was seized from a video store, and an illegal hourly hotel was found operating in the residential building behind the street without a business license. ... And so on.
How could Bai Shaoliu, who has just graduated from a prestigious institution and has only recently managed to secure a position at a major bank, be so interested in the news? In fact, it is not just him; almost everyone is currently focused on a significant piece of news—who will the mysterious killer of unknown origin target next? The emergence of this incredible mysterious killer dates back to six months ago.
It does not matter if the person cannot be caught; one can wait for the rabbit by the tree stump. As long as this prominent lawyer is not dead a week later, or the mysterious assassin is captured, this series of murders can be quelled. Therefore, whether the unfortunate lawyer is guilty is temporarily unimportant; he has become a very "useful" person—a bait to lure out the mysterious assassin.
In the city of Wuyou, Zhixuguo, at the Wuyou branch of the Bank of International Exchange, on the second floor in the Office of Financing Risk Department, Bai Shaoliu is reading a copy of the Wuyou News. The first four pages cover global and national events, while Bai Shaoliu directly turns to the fifth page to read the news. His habit of reading the news was developed three months ago; previously, he would usually flip directly to page twelve to check entertainment and sports.
Upon opening it, I saw that a person with the username "Qing Chen" claimed that he would kill someone in a week. This person is a foreign businessman named Guanside, which is a translated name. He is the vice president and head of research and development of the multinational company. This individual also published his investigation results, asserting that Guanside is the principal culprit in this incident, as he concealed suspicious issues discovered during animal testing of the drug in order to salvage the substantial research and development investment. Coincidentally, this person is handling business in Zhixu Country this week.
In a certain city in the southern part of the Kingdom of Zhixu, along a small street beside a university, there is a bustling scene with a constant flow of people, mostly students around seventeen or eighteen years old. Some couples are out for a stroll, while groups of friends are looking for a place to drink. There are those renting discs at a video store, and many others visiting internet cafes to search for information.
( Note from Master Xu: The previous piece "The Innocent Little White" is not considered "good"; it is somewhat trivial and plain. Its main purpose is to explain the background and origin of the story, and it has undergone a significant passive revision. Those who prefer excitement may start reading from the main text "The True Story of Little White" )
Upon the death of the barrister, the situation escalated immediately, prompting the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the Republic of Zhi to intervene and tightly seal off the information to prevent unnecessary panic. Perhaps in an effort to retain clues for capturing the murderer, the forum was not shut down, and the account named "Qingchen" was not deleted; the assassin could still post, but these posts were only visible in the server's backend.
At dusk, the constable assigned to protect the barrister was preparing to change shifts for a meal when suddenly, something flew through the air, pierced the window, and shot towards the barrister. The speed was so swift that there was no time to react or evade; it passed through his chest and created a large hole in the wall as it flew out, killing him instantly. No one saw what it was that came to kill him, as all the bodyguards' attention was drawn to the direction from which the "murder weapon" had come. Only a small patrol officer on lookout noticed that after the weapon broke through the wall, it flew far away, and a shadowy figure swiftly passed by, caught the weapon, and vanished in an instant. No one saw what it was that came to kill him, as all the bodyguards' attention was drawn to the direction from which the "murder weapon" had come. Only a small patrol officer on lookout noticed that after the weapon broke through the wall, it flew far away, and a shadowy figure swiftly passed by, caught the weapon, and vanished in an instant. The person's movements were as quick as a phantom, and the small patrol officer didn't even have time to reach for his gun.
The barrister remained at home without going out, surrounded by tight security from the police both inside and outside. Numerous guards were stationed, and high-precision surveillance cameras were installed in every corner of the house and its surroundings. Under such circumstances, it was said that no one could assassinate him; the essence of assassination lies in the element of surprise. If the target and the timing of the attack are already clear, no assassin can easily succeed. Yet, this assassin still succeeded! It was said that under such circumstances, no one could assassinate him; the essence of assassination lies in the element of surprise. If the target and the timing of the attack are already clear, no assassin can easily succeed. Yet, this assassin still succeeded!
No one knows who this person is, as the post was not displayed on the public webpage at all and was directly blocked in the backend. This time, the murderer did not use a proxy server, and the patrol officers immediately traced the terminal address from which the murderer accessed the internet. That night, patrol officers across the country were on high alert, ready to mobilize at any moment to apprehend the suspect
The eighth assassination target shocked the entire nation, as it was a highly influential senator. The reasons for the assassination were made very clear—he was accused of treason and harming the livelihood of the people. This senator not only condoned his relatives and subordinates in plundering public resources but also colluded with foreign hostile forces, selling out the interests of the citizens for his personal gain. This matter escalated beyond just the police; even the president was alarmed. Before the senator could be investigated, he was temporarily relocated to an underground facility at a military base for protection. This senator not only condoned his relatives and subordinates in plundering public resources but also colluded with foreign hostile forces, selling out the interests of the citizens for his personal gain. This matter escalated beyond just the police; even the president was alarmed. Before the senator could be investigated, he was temporarily relocated to an underground facility at a military base for protection
Qing Chen did not mention the previous matter, as if it had simply passed. This time, the person he intended to kill was an obscure thug from a small town. Qing Chen's reasons for wanting to kill him were quite clear: the man had recently attempted to rape a woman, who fought back fiercely. In a fit of rage and humiliation, he killed her and then spent a fortune to find a terminally ill person to take the blame, deceiving the police and evading legal punishment.
This incident has caused a significant uproar, as the individual in question intends to kill a renowned lawyer. The post elaborates on how this prominent lawyer accepted bribes from a notorious mafia leader and colluded with him, facilitating communication between the parties involved in a certain case and their respective attorneys, ultimately altering the case files to allow the mafia leader to evade prosecution
The same grand drama unfolded in another city, concluding a week later without any results. Although the news was suppressed, the series of large-scale operations by the police in various cities of the Zhi Xu Kingdom could not be concealed, and various speculations still circulated. Every week, at a fixed time, there would be a major operation by the police in some part of the Zhi Xu Kingdom, causing great unrest. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence could easily deduce that the mysterious assassin had struck again.