Chapter 4: The Trial of the Purple Night
"Hey, brother, since these guys have already fallen into your hands, why not be straightforward and hand us over to the police? You can collect your reward sooner that way," said the man with a scar on his face, showing some impatience.
"Bounty, sigh, what bounty?" Zhang Jing exclaimed
"Sigh, handsome, are we that familiar with each other?" Zi Ye was clearly displeased with Lin Luo's initiative to approach her car, her tone carrying a hint of annoyance
Aren't you waiting for your little boyfriend?" Zhang Jing asked as she walked towards the outside of the Fenghua Grand Hotel
As Ziye started the car and was about to leave, Zhang Jing nudged her and said, "Your little boyfriend has arrived"
"I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to." Lin Luo said softly. He did not have much experience interacting with girls, and at that moment, he did not know what else he could do besides apologize
Two beautiful women are joking here, while the target of their jokes feels quite awkward and increasingly frustrated. Although Lin Luo has some self-awareness and knows that Ziye would not like him, hearing her say it out loud still leaves him feeling somewhat uncomfortable
Ah! A startled cry rang out, waking Lin Luo from his slumber. He immediately sensed something was amiss. As he raised his head, he discovered that the beautiful policewoman was looking at him with a flushed face, her eyes subtly revealing some annoyance.
"Go away, you little brat, what nonsense are you talking about?" Ziye spat and said irritably, "Is my judgment really that poor?"
The Fenghua Grand Hotel is merely a three-star establishment, with rather ordinary conditions, while the three individuals Lin Luo is looking for are currently residing in the hotel
Miss Ziye, I, I will take my leave first. At this moment, Lin Luo could no longer contain himself and interjected with this remark. After saying it, he hurriedly lowered his head and walked out.
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Zi Ye shot a glare at Zhang Jing but said nothing, hastily walking towards her car
"Pfft!" The beautiful policewoman suddenly burst into a charming laugh, then looked at Ziye with a sly gaze and said with a smile, "I say, Ziye, why did you choose such a young boy as your boyfriend?"
Lin Luo touched his head and glanced at the bulging area not far in front of him. His face flushed slightly, and he quickly realized that he had just bumped into a place he should not have.
Zi Ye also followed in. Although Lin Luo was not very keen on her accompanying him, he understood that unless Zi Ye herself did not wish to follow, there was nothing he could do to stop her, so he had no choice but to let her come along.
That being said, Lin Luo had indeed considered becoming a bounty hunter. With his abilities, finding someone would be quite simple. However, he ultimately felt that rather than becoming a bounty hunter, which is relatively dangerous, lacks guarantees, and offers low income, it would be better to become a fate manipulator. Moreover, bounty hunters hold little status, which is in stark contrast to fate manipulators.
After waiting for a few more minutes, Ziye, unable to endure any longer, raised his hand to knock on the door. At that moment, the sound of a flushing toilet came from inside, and then the bathroom door was finally opened, revealing Lin Luo.
I dare not take credit for this; these three individuals were found by him. Zi Ye glanced at Lin Luo and said, "If you want to thank someone, thank him at https://m.hetushu.com!"
"I apologize, my stomach is feeling a bit uncomfortable," Lin Luo said apologetically
Lin Luo knocked on the door again, but there was still no response from inside
Well, let me introduce you. This is Lin Luo, the future usurper of fate. Lin Luo, this is Zhang Jing, the police officer you have inappropriately approached before. She is the captain of the criminal investigation team at the city police department. If you have the chance, feel free to approach her a few more times!
The ability to foresee fate is essentially a mental capability. Theoretically, the stronger the mental power, the further into the future one can predict fate
"What happened?" asked Ziye, who had already reached the door, turning her head.
Is that true? Purple Night looked at Lin Luo with a strange expression. Suddenly, Lin Luo felt a blur before his eyes as a fair, jade-like arm swiftly flashed in front of him. Then, he realized that Purple Night had grasped his left hand
Almost instinctively, Lin Luo's own mental power began to resist. In fact, this mental ability within him was something he could not control at all; it acted spontaneously on its own. Therefore, he was completely unable to stop this act of resistance
There are two beds in the room, each occupied by a person, and one person lying on the floor. Just as the door was kicked open, the three of them almost simultaneously jumped up, almost instinctively. They lunged towards Ziye at nearly the same moment, their movements exceptionally agile. It was evident that these individuals were not ordinary characters.
As soon as Xiao Hui finished speaking, Lin Luo rushed down the stairs
Although the problem has not been completely resolved, there is at least a way forward now. Therefore, even though Lin Luo still feels some unease in his heart, his mood has improved significantly
Suddenly, he felt a powerful mental force surge into his body. Lin Luo abruptly awakened and instantly understood that Ziye was testing his abilities
Lin Luo was taken aback and was about to take action, but soon realized that he was completely unnecessary. He only heard a series of crackling sounds, followed by several screams. The three men, who appeared exceptionally fierce, were instantly lying on the ground, wailing.
Zhang Jing opened her mouth wide, yet she obediently refrained from speaking. Meanwhile, Lin Luo simply remained silent; in his view, both of these women were not to be trifled with, and it was better for him not to provoke them.
Xiao Hui's calculation time was quite long; after about ten minutes, there was still no result, while outside, Zi Ye was becoming somewhat impatient
Your bounty, it seems, will not be obtainable. Zhang Jing said hurriedly while rushing outside, "Those three bastards were actually robbed on the way!"
Lin Luo was taken aback and hurriedly raised his head to look at the female police officer whom he had just "improperly touched." If she were to truly report him, he feared he would have no way to defend himself.
"Alas, Ziye, your car is better; let me borrow it for a while!" Zhang Jing, the captain of the criminal police, had a dedicated vehicle provided by the police station, which was currently parked at the hotel entrance. However, she chose to walk with Ziye towards Ziye's beautiful sports car.
Forget it, after all, this is your assessment, and it is not appropriate for me to interfere. You can handle it as you wish. Zi Ye felt somewhat displeased, but considering that she indeed was not suited to meddle too much in this matter, she had no choice but to go along with Lin Luo's wishes
Of course, these thoughts could only remain in his mind; he could not express them. After a brief moment of contemplation, he spoke: "Miss Ziye, I believe it would be best to send them to the police station."
Ah? Lin Luo, somewhat distracted, was momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained composure and stammered, "It just appeared a short while ago."
"What are you doing?" Zi Ye asked, somewhat confused. "Don't worry, they won't be getting up anytime soon!"
"Forget it, considering he helped me catch three wanted criminals, I won't hold it against him!" the female police officer said indignantly. In the end, she added, "Ziye, you need to keep an eye on your little boyfriend!"
Lin Luo fell silent again. He focused on the eyes of the three individuals for a moment, and soon he saw their complete life trajectories. They were planning to carry out a robbery, and it was after successfully robbing that they encountered Lan Xue, who then fell victim to their brutality. These three men were all desperate criminals, and now they were surprisingly still wanted by the police. It was unexpected that they had the audacity to stay in a hotel.
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Let go of my hand, Ziye looked at Lin Luo with an unusual gaze, yet said nothing. Lin Luo lowered his head, still unable to meet Ziye's eyes.
Oh? This time, the beautiful policewoman finally looked at Lin Luo with her full attention. She stared at Lin Luo with a strange gaze for a full minute, making Lin Luo feel completely uncomfortable.
Several police officers swiftly escorted the three wanted criminals away, leaving only Lin Luo, Zi Ye, and the female officer in the room
The mobile phone ringtone suddenly rang cheerfully
In the end, Ziye muttered, "How much money have I lost during this long time!"
"Alas, Ziye, how can you let your little boyfriend bully me!" Zhang Jing's face turned slightly red as she stamped her foot and protested with a hint of a pout.
Hmph, this little brat actually pretends to be a pig to eat the tiger; I won't let you off easily!" Zi Ye thought to herself, while Lin Luo was still unaware that he had already offended the beautiful Miss Zi Ye
In summary, you should take the initiative to deliver the check to my office; if I have to go pick it up, interest will be charged. Zi Ye was too lazy to argue with Zhang Jing, speaking as she walked outside.
Alright, wait a moment. Little Gray truly lives up to its reputation as a highly intelligent brain, immediately understanding Lin Luo's intention, and then immersed itself in complex calculations
Did you not say that it was not you who caught it?" Zhang Jing's voice lowered significantly, expressing some dissatisfaction.
"Jingjing, I have caught a few people for you. They are in Room 512 of the Fenghua Grand Hotel." Ziye said simply before hanging up the phone. From her tone, it was clear that she was very familiar with the other party
Arrived. Zi Ye stopped the car and was about to get out when she noticed Lin Luo had already opened the car door and rushed out. To her, Lin Luo seemed as if she were fleeing for her life
In a state of confusion and anxiety, Lin Luo's alertness diminished significantly, and he was completely unaware that someone was standing in front of him. Thus, he plunged headfirst into a soft and elastic ground filled with books and illustrations
Ziye, you have truly helped me a great deal this time. I have been searching for these three fellows for a long time!" After her subordinate left, the female police officer affectionately linked her arm with Ziye's, seemingly not even glancing at Lin Luo beside them
Miss Ziye, please take me to a place, thank you
Lin Luo displayed a somewhat unnatural smile, for he learned from Xiao Hui that even if these three individuals were confined, Lan Xue would still not be absolutely safe. This was because she could still be subjected to humiliation by a doctor at the hospital that very night. However, it was fortunate that Xiao Hui concluded that if Lan Xue did not go to the hospital tonight, or if she employed similar methods to deal with that doctor as she did with the three individuals, she could achieve safety without implicating any innocent parties.
Miss Ziye, please wait a moment, I have some matters to attend to," Lin Luo said hastily, quickly scanning the room, tearing off the bed sheet, and swiftly binding the three individuals together.
Before Zhang Jing could finish her words, Lin Luo had already rushed to the front of the car, yanked open the rear door, and jumped into the vehicle with remarkable speed
"Come out right now!" Lin Luo said hurriedly, then lowered his voice and urged Xiao Hui, "Hurry up!"
"Alright, alright, really, can't you be generous just this once?" Zhang Jing mumbled a few words, "Still so stingy!"
Zi Ye cast a skeptical glance at Lin Luo, then let out a soft snort: "Speak up, what exactly do you plan to do with these three fellows? I am very busy and do not have the time to waste with you here!"
Fifth floor of the Fenghua Grand Hotel. After passing through the corridor, Lin Luo arrived at the door of Room 512 in the corner, took a slight breath, and raised her hand to knock on the door.
Well, just in case, just in case. Lin Luo smiled awkwardly
Undoubtedly, the twenty-two-year-old Ziye is a miracle in the realm of fate manipulation. She obtained her qualification as an assistant fate manipulator at the age of twelve, and within just eight years, she completed the transition from assistant fate manipulator to a level 9 fate manipulator. However, for the subsequent two years, she has remained at the level 9 fate manipulator stage. Nevertheless, she is widely recognized as the one most likely to become the next human-level fate manipulator in the shortest time.
The red light flashed and soon turned to green, allowing the sports car to speed away once more. Lin Luo stole a glance at Zi Ye, only to find her expression unchanged, which made him breathe a slight sigh of relief. He was indeed somewhat worried that Zi Ye would press for more questions.
"Only three minutes left!" Xiao Hui said quickly
"You little brat, do you want a beating?" Zi Ye said with some annoyance. This stubborn Zhang Jing seemed determined to find her a boyfriend, disregarding her repeated clarifications, insisting on labeling Lin Luo as her boyfriend. It would have been fine if she just called him her boyfriend, but she even added a diminutive. If outsiders heard this, they might think she was dating several boyfriends at the same time
Ziye, feeling somewhat impatient, stepped forward and lifted her long, elegant leg, delivering a kick that caused the door to burst open with a loud bang
"Oh, is it them?" The female police officer immediately spotted the three individuals supported by the bed sheets and recognized these three wanted criminals at a glance. She promptly waved her hand behind her and commanded, "Take them away"
Ah, Ziye, your little boyfriend is quite lecherous!" The beautiful policewoman snorted and then said to Ziye, visibly annoyed.
A fate-altering master with abilities surpassing that of a ninth-level fate-altering master is, to this day, not even an assistant to a fate-altering master, which is bound to raise suspicions in Ziye. In reality, Lin Luo has already sparked Ziye's intense interest.
"Xiao Hui, what would happen if the three of them were kidnapped midway?" Seeing that Zi Ye and Zhang Jing had already disappeared at the stairway, Lin Luo hurriedly asked.
Lin Luo's body trembled slightly; although it was similar to a handshake, this most ordinary form of physical contact caused Lin Luo's heart to beat violently, and his breathing suddenly became somewhat rapid
"I apologize, Miss Ziye, but I am truly in a hurry," Lin Luo said, his face slightly flushed. After a pause, he quickly added, "I can find those three people."
"No, I dare not!" The beautiful policewoman, Zhang Jing, quickly pleaded for mercy
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"Hehe, not bad at all. I think he is quite handsome, and he should meet your standards," said the beautiful policewoman with a smile, then she nudged Ziye's arm and added, "Sigh, can you introduce me to him?"
You take them back first, keep a close watch on them. If anything goes wrong, I will not let this go easily with you! The beautiful female officer was issuing orders to her subordinates.
Although he was misunderstood by them, Lin Luo did not explain. He glanced at Ziye, who was standing at the door, and walked towards the restroom
"Do not feign ignorance!" Zi Ye shot a glare at Zhang Jing, "Those three guys are all wanted criminals. I helped you catch them, so don't tell me there’s no bounty!"
However, Zi Ye soon furrowed her brows. She glanced at Lin Luo's somewhat slender figure and wondered if he could subdue those three fierce criminals
"Who is inside?" Zi Ye couldn't help but ask
"Xiao Hui, hurry up and calculate. Combine the life trajectories of these three individuals with Lan Xue's life trajectory and see if there is any way to change Lan Xue's fate!" Lin Luo said somewhat anxiously as he closed the bathroom door.
"What are you just standing there for? Hurry up and call the police station, let them come and take the person away," Zi Ye said somewhat discontentedly upon seeing Lin Luo seemingly in a daze
"Come on, don't think I don't know you want me to help you find someone!" Zi Ye shot Zhang Jing a glare, opened the car door, and said, "Get in!"
Yes, sir! A few police officers swiftly placed handcuffs on the three individuals and then escorted them outside
It is possible that the three individuals are the violent blue snow. Lin Luo said softly, and the reason he informed Ziye was that even if he did not tell her, she would soon find out upon encountering those three individuals.
"Wasting time, I already said to call the police!" Zi Ye said irritably, then took out a delicate mobile phone from her small bag and quickly dialed a number
"How could this happen?" Ziye was also taken aback, following Zhang Jing as they ran downstairs. Upon hearing this news, Lin Luo's expression also changed.
"Bounty hunter?" Lin Luo was momentarily taken aback, but soon understood; it turned out these individuals had mistaken him for a bounty hunter.
Bang! Bang! Ziye knocked hard on the bathroom door, "Hey, you haven't fallen into the horse and book bucket, have you?"
"Alright, let's wait a few minutes; the police will be here soon," Ziye said. "Hmph, lock them all up, and the blue girl will be safe!"
Lin Luo hurriedly walked into the elevator, and the faces of the three individuals flashed rapidly through his mind once again. He quickly confirmed that they were still sound asleep in the hotel bed
"If you say another word, I will lock both of you in here and give each of you a double dose of aphrodisiac!" Zi Ye glared at Zhang Jing and said irritably
This is not certain, as we do not know their current situation. If the three of them escape, although they will not resort to robbery, Lan Xue will encounter them on her way to the hospital. After a moment of silence, Xiao Hui spoke up: "Moreover, the timing will be advanced. On her way to the hospital in a taxi, the taxi will be hijacked by the three of them, and subsequently, Lan Xue will be assaulted and then killed."
"You dead girl, I've already said he is not my boyfriend!" Ziye glared at the female police officer, "If you feel wronged, you can arrest him and then charge him with harassment!"
"Alright, Jingjing, we are leaving. Remember to send the bounty to my office." Ziye glanced at the resolved situation and lost the desire to stay here.
Lin Luo's mental strength was exceptionally powerful, instantly driving away Zi Ye's mental force. Zi Ye's expression changed slightly; she knew that her attempt to predict Lin Luo's future fate had already failed.
Zi Ye nodded slightly; she probably understood Lin Luo's intentions. In her view, Lin Luo aimed to manipulate the fate of Lan Xue through these three individuals.
In fact, if a fate manipulator wishes to predict the future fate of another fate manipulator, it can only be accomplished if he possesses greater abilities than the other. This has become an accepted truth in the realm of fate manipulation. Therefore, according to this theory, Lin Luo's abilities are not inferior to those of Zi Ye, and may even surpass them.
Due to the transcendent status of fate manipulators in society, in reality, almost everyone who possesses the ability to foresee will immediately join the profession of fate manipulators. However, those whose foresight abilities have just awakened typically have weak capabilities, often barely qualifying as assistant fate manipulators or first-level fate manipulators. The evolution of a fate manipulator's abilities is generally quite slow, with advancements occurring roughly every three months or more. As time progresses, the rate of evolution slows even further. It took Ziye a full two years to evolve from an eighth-level fate manipulator to a ninth-level fate manipulator, and this speed has already broken the record for the fastest evolution in the fate manipulation realm.
Lin Luo felt a mix of amusement and exasperation, thinking to himself that he hadn't forced her to come, had he? Clearly, it was she who had taken the initiative to come. If she hadn't come, he might have found it much more convenient to carry out his tasks.
Not long after, a group of police officers appeared at the door, led by a strikingly poised young female officer. Her delicate face was exceptionally beautiful; although she was still quite a distance from Ziye in terms of beauty, she was nonetheless a rare beauty in her own right, certainly not inferior to Lan Xue. Moreover, compared to Lan Xue, this female officer appeared much more mature, and the alluring figure wrapped in her police uniform easily stirred the desire for conquest in men.
"What?" Zhang Jing suddenly shouted, "Go find them; if you can't find anyone, don't leave work!"