Chapter 1: Pursuit

The girl cast a triumphant glance at me

Unfortunately, the criminal was in a state of mental confusion due to the consumption of a large dose of stimulants. My sister and the others were unable to conduct any inquiries. Ah, my sister is the deputy head of the major crimes unit at the police station, and she is solely responsible for this serial murder case.

Bang

Hello? Is this Mr. Zhun?

I still need to earn a living. Do you think I could possibly give up my efforts to take on a job that barely meets my basic needs to accompany you in doing unpaid volunteer inspections?

You can't possibly ask me to wander around those streets

I nearly collided with the car in front of me, hurriedly turned the steering wheel, and then slid into the overtaking lane

What exactly does this cunning fox want to express? I sighed and continued to listen to her speak

The girl proudly puffed out her chest, looking quite pleased with herself. ... The deputy leader of the major crimes unit ... . ... I remember her being described in the media as a tough female police officer, noted for her swift case-solving but rather casual approach to handling cases ... . I see, it is because there is such an older sister that there is this younger sister ... . ... This rebellious part must be hereditary.

Oh no

Mr. Driver, I can't believe you would come to such a place

Yesterday, it was the criminal that you, Mr. Driver, apprehended, right? I would like to inquire about the details...

If it is Mr. Zhun, I believe that upon careful consideration, you would definitely know this...

Hello, the fare for the morning ride

I said, this should be considered confidential information, is it acceptable to casually discuss it with my sister as part of our conversation

Isn't he already captured? It would be sufficient to interrogate him

Sir, it seems that your vehicle is an unlicensed taxi...?

Upon hearing my voice, she seemed to finally take notice and glanced around. Then, her little face flushed bright red. Just as I was about to tease her a bit, suddenly, a wave of tremors and excitement surged within me. Every hair on my body stood on end; I recognized this feeling, a reaction that occurs only when encountering one of my kind.

Because this easily leads people to associate certain things, if reported in this way, it might cause even greater panic... although it has already caused significant panic now

According to my intelligence network ... ... the victims of the previous four murder cases were all prostitutes

Looking for Mr. Driver

This is very simple

Ouyang Ying... I can't help but feel that this sounds like a name from a martial arts novel. Just as I was marveling at the fact that there really is someone with this surname, the figure of that young lady had already vanished into the vast crowd at school. Never mind, even if she knows where I live, what difference does it make... I can't possibly be expected to pick her up and drop her off at school every day. Speaking of which... Hey, what about the fare!

Since the beginning of the universe, it is uncertain whether the fate of the wheel of destiny, as depicted in books, truly exists. However, there are indeed some individuals who can transcend the boundaries of time and space, returning to the world in this manner. Whether they are gods or demons, or even legendary heroes or villains, some are feared by people, while others are revered. The legends passed down through the long years have empowered these originally ordinary souls, transforming them through the will of humanity. This is a logic without logic; if people believe that they "can" do something, then they truly "can" do it. Reverence and fear provide them with immense power, which we, unfortunately, have inherited in the bodies of these souls. We refer to these legendary souls that reside within us as "异种" (Yìzhǒng). Those who inherit the power of these souls are called "异种者" (Yìzhǒng zhě). This can be further divided into innate awakening and acquired awakening. Apart from special groups, very few can achieve innate awakening. Most people are inadvertently guided by the ethereal yet powerful soul within their bodies, repeating everything that soul did in its lifetime. Once they unconsciously recreate all of this, the hidden soul within them will awaken, completely taking control of the body.

The girl angrily extended her hand and raised her finger. "I found your driver's license from your license plate number, and then I found your address from your driver's license. Isn't that a matter of course?"

What evidence do you have

What do you want me to do?

My nerves are so exhausted that I do not even have time to be surprised

This is indeed a statement of truth; in fact, dealing with that fellow is a good deed for the capable ones, and I am merely an observer on the sidelines

Ouyang Ying was standing outside the car, proudly waving at me. Without waiting for my permission, she opened the car door and sat down beside me

If you want to go with the flow, that's fine too; I will help you cover it up. Don't worry... Consider this as a comforting gift from me. She is very cute, isn't she? I believe you will be satisfied... Hahaha...

100,000 yuan

You smiled as you handed the envelope to me, giving a slight bow.

I hurriedly closed the door. Wait, what is going on? How did that girl know I live here? It must be a coincidence. She was just looking for a classmate and happened to knock on the wrong door, then coincidentally ran into the taxi driver who picked her up yesterday. Can there really be such coincidences in the world? I must stop by the lottery shop today to buy a ticket, even if it is just a coincidence; this is a bit too much. ... If only heaven could turn these coincidences into something good for me, how wonderful that would be ... . I must stop by the lottery shop today to buy a ticket, even if it is just a coincidence; this is a bit too much. ... If only heaven could turn these coincidences into something good for me, how wonderful that would be ... . ... I sighed and opened the door again. I saw that the girl was still standing at the door.

Go to S High School

I am almost ready to scream; this woman and the *illustrated* fox, she can't be playing with me

I apologize for disturbing you at this time, Mr.

Only this one sentence remained, and You Bian hung up the phone. What a chaotic fellow, calling in the middle of the night, raising one's curiosity without providing any explanation. I set the receiver aside without hanging up. Then I lay down on the bed and continued my pursuit of sleep. This time, I finally slept soundly until dawn, without anyone disturbing me again.

Ah... has that child found you? It should be fine, in a place like that. The child will return soon.

Although You claims that it is very important, her expression shows no change at all; she still smiles gently as before

Looking for me

Why must I always lie in wait in this place

Yes, yes... of course not...

Ah, Miss, what are you doing here

What on earth are you doing

Youyou served me a cup of coffee and asked with a cheerful smile

Carrying unexpressed resentment and anger, I drove to the entrance of S High School. The girl opened the door and got out, waving at me.

At lunchtime, I found myself once again at the café, sitting at the bar and complaining to you.

Goodbye, Mr. Driver

At this moment, I am parking my car on a street that resembles a junkyard, surrounded by the pungent odor emanating from the sewage, which is irritating my nerves. Some women, dressed in exceptionally gaudy attire and revealing clothing, are clearly soliciting. This is the darkest area of the city, where people will do anything for money: kidnapping, abduction, robbery, rape, murder, theft. It is a chaotic and disorderly world. After turning away from the neat and bright city hall square and the bustling department store streets, arriving here via a narrow path, you might even doubt whether you are still in this city.

Because I am a man, it is quite normal for me to stay here

If we made a mistake, so be it; after all, the person has already been apprehended. Let this serve as an explanation for them, regardless of whether they are truly the perpetrator or not

Am I?

Because we encountered a remarkable event during our first meeting yesterday. Moreover, I was even able to find your home, and now you still want to ask my name. When I think about it carefully, isn't this a fateful encounter between the two of us

I said to her

Hello, does this count as fate

How infuriating! Why would God equip a child with an angelic smile with a heart as wicked as a demon's? If possible, I would truly like to file a complaint with the consumer association to accuse this counterfeit product and strongly demand a replacement that is consistent inside and out—if they would be willing to accept the case.

Not at all, young lady. Although I admit that I was a bit unlucky yesterday and meddled in matters that did not concern me, this has nothing to do with fate. Moreover, your coming to my home was entirely your own decision; please do not casually apply the romantic formulas from love novels or shoujo manga. While I must say you are somewhat attractive, you are indeed quite peculiar, and I have no interest or energy to indulge in your antics. If you want to cause mischief, go after the boys at your school; I assure you they would willingly go through fire and water for you. No matter how you play your games, please do not drag me, a poor low-income individual, into this. In fact, I would prefer to just leave you by the roadside and say goodbye to each other.

I waved the envelope in my hand; to be honest, the check inside did not excite me much. I had never considered making extra money through that unprofitable part-time job, yet it was something I had to do. Because that guy was clearly a "gifted individual".

I drove onto the highway leading to S High School, which is known for its high admission rates. Those who can study there are either bookworms or oddballs. It seems this young lady should be classified as the latter. I must admit that I have little fondness for the elite individuals who emerge from prestigious schools; they tend to rely on rote memorization without understanding flexibility. However, this is not something a mere taxi driver like me can change, so I am merely venting my frustrations. This time, the girl was relatively quiet and did not say much more. She simply took out a thick notebook to consult, which appeared to be filled with news articles cut out from newspapers.

At this point, You's voice carried a hint of a light, chuckling laugh

I had barely awakened from a deep sleep when the noisy phone rang. Cursing whoever had the audacity to call at such an ungodly hour without noticing that it was still dark outside, I picked up the receiver, vowing that I would definitely unplug the phone line before going to bed in the future, or else I wouldn't be able to get a good night's sleep.

It was not until this moment that I realized the situation seemed to be quite serious

Hello, miss. I am about to set off.

It seems that getting rid of this little rascal is quite difficult, but as a taxi driver, my primary responsibility is to take the customers to their destination

In the end, you still want me to work as a volunteer for free

Compared to this matter ... ... I actually have a more important piece of news to tell you

Ah, it's you... What is it

The girl turned around, a hint of a sly smile appearing in her eyes

Indeed, my objective has appeared

I checked the records of the taxi company, and there is no taxi with this license plate. But don't worry, as long as you take me to my destination, I won't say anything to anyone

Yes, regarding the matter from yesterday... it seems that something is not quite right

Every time my sister returns from a case, she holds a case briefing with me. Hehe, I can gather a lot of information from there

I said, miss, you don't have to cling to me like this all day long

Prostitute? ... ... Wait a minute, if it is a prostitute ... ... could it be that our kind would be ... ...

At an intersection where the red light was on, I asked out of sheer boredom

I walked into the parking lot, opened the car door, and sat down, but that girl stubbornly sat down next to me

You little rascal, putting on a mysterious face to keep me guessing is really quite annoying

... ... ''

This guy, she must have done it on purpose. I impatiently hung up the phone and then reached out my hand to her sitting beside me

This message surprised me a little. However, this matter was not mentioned in the official report

Perhaps it's that guy... don't you think there's some resemblance? Although the methods of killing are different, the targets seem quite clear. What do you think we should do?

The girl lowered her head in thought, then raised it again

I forced a smile as I put on my coat and locked the door, preparing to go to work, while the girl continued to follow closely behind me

However, this may lead to a reduction in the vigilance of the police... I believe...

Of course not, but I have my own methods

Hello, who is it

Although my mind was not yet fully clear, I immediately rejected her request

In a moment of frustration, I shouted into the microphone. On the other end of the line came Yuna's calm and graceful voice

Where is it considered 'natural'? Would a normal traffic department casually disclose a car owner's privacy to such a child?

Where are you going, Miss?

Is it true

Perhaps this is indeed the case, but by then it is likely that there will be another lockdown and state of emergency

Thinking carefully about why I am sitting in this godforsaken place, driving an empty taxi and subjecting myself to the curious and puzzled gazes of others, when there are clearly better options available. Just as I was lamenting my own lack of awareness, someone gently tapped on my car window. I turned my head, and the professional smile on my face appeared for just a second before it immediately froze.

Ah, I thought you had already forgotten

Returning to the matter at hand, how did you come to know where I live

At that moment, upon hearing the sound of the siren, that guy let go of You and hurriedly fled. What happened afterward, I have no idea at all

Hoo... If Mr. Zhun says so, I will not insist. However, I would like to remind Mr. Zhun of one thing: the criminal may very well be one of our kind.

It doesn't matter; perhaps if he kills another person, he will not kill again

So I am a woman, does that mean I cannot stay here

I put down the coffee at hetushu.com, stood up, and prepared to leave

What bad luck

How much should I pay in advance this time? I would like to state in advance that if my expenses are still greater than my income as before, I would rather let him continue to evade responsibility

Made a mistake

Oh?

I know.

My name is Ouyang Ying, with "Ou" from Europe, "Yang" from the sun, and "Ying" from fireflies. Please remember this, Mr. Driver

This is very simple

I barely swallowed the profanity that was about to spill from my mouth

I asked how you found me

Then why are you staying here

Ah, I asked the friendly sister at the café, and she told me that I could find you here

Alright, it's time for the little ghost to go home. This is not a murder scene; your presence here is of no use.

Although it is said that the criminal has been apprehended, I still feel that we have made a mistake

I am currently a customer; you do not have the right to refuse service

In such a place, it is unlikely that it is merely a coincidence of encountering a classmate

I said, Miss, do you really know what this place is?

Understood

In other words, you have been completely played by that girl

Youyou took out an envelope from her bosom and handed it over

I? I haven't done anything

Are these all related to that serial murder case

What is your name

If this is a formal command from the higher authorities, what then? It is now basically certain that he belongs to the same category, so we should have the responsibility to manage him accordingly

It is still that storytelling-like attitude of yours, where you are not in a hurry while I am left in suspense.

What you are saying is complete nonsense

Ah, by the way. Let me thank you and tell you my name

I hope this is a permanent farewell

Hello, Mr. Driver

The next day, I woke up from a beautiful dream, feeling invigorated as I began to wash up and have breakfast, then prepared to get dressed and continue working. Just then, a hurried knocking sounded at the door; it couldn't be that old landlady coming to collect the rent again, could it? I quietly complained to myself as I opened the door. ... Outside the door stood a face that was both unfamiliar and familiar, beaming at me with a smile brighter than the morning sun ...

Rest assured, last time you went to Europe. This time it's in the city, how could there possibly be a problem

Dear sister ... What exactly are you selling in your gourd? I picked up my phone and started dialing. In no time, the call went through.

She let out a disappointed sigh while pulling out her wallet from her pocket. Do you really think I would forget? That is also my hard-earned money

It is truly perplexing; I cannot understand why such things happen. Whether it is fate or something else, I sincerely wish for it to stay far away from me

Indeed, I am pondering why this time the criminal chose us as the target