Chapter 1: A Frightening Night of Rain

However, these three nightclub hostesses were not in the same venue at all, and the autopsy results indicate that the time of death was also different. This suggests that this is a serial murder case, with the perpetrator being very cruel and specifically targeting women from nightclubs

The pain in the wrist intensified once again, and the handgun fell to the ground. Meanwhile, Li Xiaofen was horrified to see that the creature before her had opened its mouth, revealing two sharp, elongated fangs that had emerged.

However, Li Xiaofen did not expect that the young man who had just been flirting with her in the bar would actually follow her outside, making some inappropriate jokes from time to time. Even though she was annoyed and had walked out, this rascal had followed her. This little scoundrel really thinks of this young lady as a companion girl? ... If it were any other time ...! ... Hmph!

The young man smiled as he twirled the handle of the umbrella, causing a circle of raindrops to scatter from the black canopy. "No, I am just concerned for your safety; the world has been quite unsettled lately"

Most importantly, this guy clearly saw Li Xiaofen draw her pistol, yet he still showed little fear, which is truly the most terrifying aspect

"I told you not to move, stand there!" Li Xiaofen said angrily. However, the sinister man opposite her brought her an overwhelming sense of pressure. ... No, I am a police officer, he is just a criminal, and I have a gun and colleagues outside, why should I be afraid of him ... . ... Li Xiaofen kept encouraging herself like this, but it seemed to have little effect.

After this brief pause, Li Xiaofen was already drenched in cold sweat and quickly drew the pistol hidden beneath her long skirt, instantly calming her emotions

At that time, I thought it was an illusion, but I did not expect such vigilance to occur again this time

What an arrogant bastard

Li Xiaofen and her companions are bait, deadly bait

Five days ago, a wild dog, following a scent, unearthed three corpses in a wasteland on the outskirts of the city. One can imagine how terrifying and disgusting the scene must have been. The three deceased were all young women, and they had all worked in nightclubs in this city during their lifetimes

"Is this... a vampire? No, I am a police officer. I cannot believe in these supernatural things; it must be an illusion, it is definitely an illusion..." Li Xiaofen widened her eyes, attempting psychological self-adjustment, but it was of no use; the feeling of fear continued to spread wildly in her heart. "But those three corpses..."

But at that very moment when the gunshot sounded as a warning, the sinister assailant suddenly rushed over like the wind and seized Li Xiaofen's wrist

The sinister man chuckled coldly and darkly, saying: "Plainclothes police? It seems you have finally noticed. However, I have never killed a female police officer, especially one as beautiful as you. It might be quite thrilling, wouldn't it?"

Tap, tap, tap... The leather shoes tread upon the slick bluestone path, exuding an even colder aura amidst the desolate rainy night

The assailant was suddenly startled, feeling a warm stream of blood flowing from his neck. Moreover, a series of chilling footsteps echoed in his ears

Therefore, even when encountering the most vicious criminals, she can at least ensure her own safety. And five hundred meters away, there is a van with four male colleagues inside, ready to provide assistance at any moment

In a chaotic corner of this city, a young and beautiful woman, holding an umbrella, stepped out of a somewhat dilapidated bar. Appearing slightly tipsy, she swayed gently as she crossed the street, heading towards a small alley on the opposite side.

The young man smiled and shook his head: "Where do all these fragmented thoughts come from"

The woman in front is named Li Xiaofen; she is not a nightclub worker at all, but a female officer from the criminal police team. For the past two days, she has been staking out this small bar, actually carrying out an important mission.

Moreover, the appearance of this individual before me is exceedingly sinister and eerie, with elongated eyes that emit a captivating and strange brilliance, creating the illusion of two balls of ghostly fire.

However, just as his teeth made contact with Li Xiaofen's neck, a sudden pain shot through his own neck, accompanied by a tingling and itching sensation. At the same time, a powerful sense of pressure erupted violently, spreading wildly from the end of the small street like a tidal wave.

In response, the police immediately launched an investigation. To their surprise, they discovered that the number of well-known women reported missing from various night venues had reached as high as sixteen.

Indeed, Li Xiaofen's earlier experience was not an illusion. Furthermore, the reason Li Xiaofen thought of the three corpses before losing consciousness was due to the autopsy report, which indicated that all three young women had two puncture wounds on their necks caused by a sharp instrument. Additionally, they had suffered extreme blood loss

The little shoes continued to tread out a bumpy rhythm, as if slightly tipsy. Perhaps it is in such an unguarded state that one can more easily attract the appearance of the murderer—provided that she truly hits the jackpot and successfully lures the murderer out

The woman in front slowly inhaled a breath of cold air, turning around with an annoyed expression: "Are you following me?"

As a well-trained female police officer, Li Xiaofen's knee strength is not to be underestimated. However, she felt as if she had just collided with a heavy automobile tire. Her knee was left aching from the impact, yet the other party showed no reaction whatsoever. Is this even human? How can a body be so hard?

"Well then, stay away from me!" The woman huffed as she turned around, her delicate low-heeled leather shoes making contact with the pavement, each step deliberately leaving a splash of water, showcasing her displeasure

Moreover, this fellow had an incredibly strong grip, tightly constricting her wrist, rendering her unable to struggle

"Don't move! Bastard, I've been waiting for you for a long time!" Li Xiaofen scolded angrily, but was secretly alarmed, as she had felt something unusual just moments ago. Perhaps it was because the other party had appeared too stealthily, their figure flickering like a ghost.

It only caused her to lose consciousness, without taking her life. For once a person is dead, the blood loses its vibrant vitality

Are they all dead? Or just those three? No one dares to jump to conclusions. However, the police leadership is taking this matter very seriously. While conducting a standard investigation, they have also chosen five female police officers to pose as hostesses in nightclubs to see if they can lure the murderer out. Of course, the selected five female officers are all skilled in combat and proficient in marksmanship

Every seemingly ordinary step feels as if it is treading on the very heart of the assailant. After ten steps, his psychological defenses are on the verge of collapse

Gradually, she walked to the middle of the path, with an open small park on her right and a row of closed shops on her left. Suddenly, a strange sense of alertness seemed to arise from the depths of Li Xiaofen's heart. It was a feeling of crisis, inexplicable and unclear, which had inexplicably warned her once during the execution of a major case a year ago, allowing her to successfully evade a fatal attack

A gun is like this; it can quickly instill courage in a person, provided that you possess the foundational courage to pull the trigger

"Are you worried about me?" The woman found it somewhat amusing, even a bit contemptuous, "I fear that what you are worried about is merely that you cannot deceive me into going to a hotel room with you, right?"

"So fair | The young girl, her body brimming with vitality, is far more vibrant than those nightclub women, undoubtedly delicious." The thug marveled inwardly, but also pondered, "Anyway, I am about to leave this Leize City, I will finish this job and then go. But I must be quick, the gunfire from just now has surely alarmed the people nearby."

The thug turned his head in shock and saw a figure appear at the end of the path. Holding a black umbrella, the canopy obscured the person's face, but from the physique and the rolled-up three-quarter sleeves, it could be inferred that the umbrella holder was likely a robust man

Fortunately, this young man seems to have finally recognized the situation. When Li Xiaofen turned her head slightly to look, the figure of that man had already disappeared. As for her, she had already walked alone into the small path opposite. The dim streetlights emitted a faint glow in the rain, casting her elongated and varying shadow in a sorrowful manner

The young man behind smiled while holding the handle of an umbrella, and with one hand instinctively reached into his shirt, his fingertips brushing against a strange scar. In that moment, his handsome features suddenly contorted, and his eyes became sharp as knives. But it was only for an instant, and then he returned to his previous air of nonchalance.

Instinctively, she raised her knee sharply, and her knee struck forcefully against the assailant's groin. However, the assailant seemed to react even faster, disdainfully twisting his body, causing Li Xiaofen's knee to collide with his thigh instead.

Li Xiaofen felt something was amiss, and shouted once more, "Don't move," even firing a warning shot into the sky. The gunshot pierced the dark night sky and would surely alert several male colleagues a few hundred meters away.

Yes, it is that feeling of winning a prize. If we can catch the murderer, it would be a significant achievement. As for fear? Forget it, Li Xiaofen's skills in combat and restraint are considered top-notch, both in the police academy and in her current workplace, and many male colleagues are no match for her. Moreover, this time she is carrying a gun while carrying out the mission

The autumn rain falls neither hurriedly nor slowly, seemingly set to last the entire night

In a flash! Li Xiaofen pushed off with one foot on the bluestone ground, her body instantly darting to the side of a shop on the left. She did not know why she instinctively dodged to the left; it was simply a reflex.

The young man also opened a large black umbrella and took a few strides to catch up with the woman he had just seen. With a calm smile, he said: "Miss Li, it's so late and you're still out in the rain alone? Why don't I give you a ride..."

He must be a ruthless habitual offender, certainly difficult to deal with

Behind him, a slightly taller young man stepped out. He was dressed in a three-quarter sleeve shirt, and when the sleeves were rolled up, they revealed arms that appeared slender yet muscular. This man gave off an impression akin to a black panther in the depths of night, strong and powerful. However, his eyes conveyed a sense of cynicism, exuding a calmness that suggested he had seen it all.

... ...

Immediately following this, the criminal's other hand clutched her neck. The umbrella had long since rolled onto the ground, and rainwater flowed down her damp hair onto her fair cheeks. As the pressure from the hand on her neck gradually increased, her consciousness, like her gaze, slowly blurred, ultimately leading to her loss of awareness

He was about to sink his sharp fangs into Li Xiaofen's tender white neck, where a robust carotid artery lay.

The man with the umbrella said nothing, approaching step by step from a distance. The heart of the thug seemed to contract, and he felt the overwhelming sense of oppression growing ever stronger. In his eyes, the man with the umbrella resembled not a human, but rather a fierce beast from the primordial wilderness

Impossible! How could the speed be so fast? ... Li Xiaofen was terrified, thinking to herself, could this person be ...? ... a ghost?!

Suddenly, a shadow appeared behind her, almost choking her from behind. This shadow also seemed a bit taken aback, thinking to itself how could a drunken woman react so swiftly