Chapter 1: The Monster

Girlfriend? "The ancient hero questioned, puzzled. From the information he had obtained, it was impossible for Wang Zheng to be in a relationship, and his tone inevitably carried some doubt

"I suppose so, to be precise, he should be considered my psychologist," Wang Zheng paused and continued, "Professor Gu Xia, you know that the method I use to imitate criminals can easily lead to confusion. I must follow the psychologist closely; otherwise, I cannot guarantee the safety of others"

What does the instinct of crime mean? asked the ancient hero in confusion

Wang Zheng, upon meeting Gu Xia, naturally did not hold back and quickly took out his wallet, retrieving a photograph from the compartment.

Consider oneself as a criminal

Indeed, he did not intend to sell the canned goods; it is highly likely that he intended to keep them for his own enjoyment. However, an error occurred at some point in the process, which led to this case coming to light said Wang Zheng in a calm voice

What do you mean by saying it is incorrect?" the ancient hero asked in confusion

There are many rumors about Wang Zheng on campus, but the most well-known is his reclusiveness. Even the older generation of martial artists is aware that during his four years at school, Wang Zheng has had no friends. Even his roommate, who shared the same dormitory with him, could not tolerate him and ultimately sought a transfer from the school authorities.

The ancient hero remained silent for a long time, finally exhaling a heavy breath, and said to Wang Zheng: "The viewpoint you have presented is very constructive. What do you think a criminal is like?"

Professor, if we can determine the tools used by the murderer for dismemberment, can we trace back to profile the murderer’s profession, age, and psychology?" Another student dressed in casual clothes asked.

Professor Gu, I just lost my train of thought, I apologize

"Indeed, quite open-minded." The ancient hero smiled.

Just as the ancient hero was about to continue speaking, the bell signaling the end of class rang out from the speakers, disappointing him. He could only shake his head helplessly and said to the students who were preparing to leave: "The case study from this class is worth your research. The scores from the same research results will also be counted towards your individual grades. Additionally, Wang Zheng, please stay behind for a moment."

Professor Gu Xia's calm voice resonated in the seemingly small classroom. As his voice faded, his fingers gently moved across the screen connected to the projector in front of him

"Do you mean ... ..." The ancient hero excitedly grasped the edge of the table, "these cans?"

"Knowing nothing at all." The ancient hero sighed

Imagine I am a criminal, or consider myself as a criminal! Wang Zhengdao

That is the odd person from the Criminal Investigation Department

This question is very constructive. The ancient hero's eyes lit up as he pondered: "Every criminal who premeditates a violent act has a weapon that is either handy or one they come into contact with regularly. If we analyze the scars of these wounds, perhaps..."

We cannot confirm the weapon used in the crime through the scars on the human tissue. Wang Zheng made a startling statement, disregarding the gazes from those around him, and continued, "However, we can deduce the age and profession of the perpetrator through criminal instincts!"

"Not right, the victim is still alive!" Just as Gu Xia found a certain hypothetical clue, a sudden piercing sound interrupted his thoughts, causing everyone present to involuntarily furrow their brows and continuously look around in search of the speaker

It seems that I have also been designed by you, so please give me her information. " Gu Xia couldn't help but smile as well, which could be considered as tacitly agreeing to Wang Zheng's request

"Professor Gu, if the murderer dismembered the victim, is it possible for the victim to survive?" A student in police uniform raised his hand to ask in class

The photo depicts an opened can, with the minced meat scattered all over the ground. Amidst the chaos in the picture, one can easily spot a white bone, and it is even more evident that, as the ancient hero said, this is a finger belonging to a human.

The ancient hero sighed and continued, "At present, all our technological means are ineffective, which has increased the difficulty of this case. Students, consider what kind of person the murderer might be, or what profession they might engage in, or do you have any questions?"

Only that eccentric person would be so unrestrained in such a difficult course taught by the old professor

Upon seeing the young man rise, many students present cast unusual glances at him, and among them were certainly several who spoke in a mocking tone, as if they greatly disliked him

I?" Wang Zheng shook his head and declined, saying: "Forget it, Professor Gu, I am not suited for teamwork, and I have not yet graduated, so I do not have the authority to conduct case investigations"

"Because what I think, they cannot conceive, and moreover, they do not agree with my thoughts." Wang Zheng shrugged indifferently, "This is fine; when I study the case, no one will influence me."

Wow

So it was her! The ancient hero looked at the woman in the photo and couldn't help but smile, sighing: "You take her away, and I don't know how many male students will secretly curse you.

A major case emerged in the north a few days ago, where the perpetrator, using an almost brutal method, severed the victim's fingers and then mixed them into commonly seen food cans for sale to the public

Alright, back to the main topic. The ancient hero finally became serious and said: "The case discussed in this class is of significant importance to the authorities, and a special task force will be established soon. I have one recommendation slot available; I wonder if you are interested?"

Currently, the clues in the possession of the police are very limited, and many professional profilers in the industry have also failed to capture any clues that would be beneficial for solving the case

"Please be quiet." The ancient hero cleared his throat, and after the students settled down, he began to scrutinize the young man, "You are Wang Zheng from the Criminal Investigation Department?"

"Who was just speaking?" asked the ancient hero with a furrowed brow

I have one more condition. Wang Zheng fell silent for a long time before speaking: "I want to bring someone with me"

Then how can you be sure that the victim is still alive?" Gu Xia asked with even more confusion

Then it is settled. The old hero laughed like a cunning fox and continued, Tomorrow at noon, there is a direct flight to City B, and I will arrive at your dormitory to pick you up one hour in advance

"Because he is a carnivore," Wang Zheng explained, "the carnivore's scrutiny of the freshness of ingredients far surpasses that of omnivorous humans. They do not allow meat to be processed or, in other words, to come into contact with any form of handling. They prefer the original flavor of the meat, and do you not find that raising animals is more enticing than a one-time slaughter?"

The photo features a woman dressed in a professional suit, her slightly long hair styled into a chic ponytail, complemented by black-framed glasses on her nose, giving her a mature and elegant appearance

Professor Gu, I did not expect you to be so unserious as well Wang Zheng shook his head helplessly reached out to take the file from Gu Xia's hand and left the classroom

Suddenly, a horrifying photograph appeared on the projection behind the ancient hero

"Why do people at school call you a strange person?" Gu Xia said straightforwardly

Is this what you just described? The ancient hero looked at Wang Zheng in disbelief, and indeed, as the rumors said, he was an eccentric person

I seem to have fallen into your trap, Wang Zheng said with a bitter smile. Indeed, just as the ancient hero mentioned, my graduation thesis has reached a bottleneck

June 2007, Southwest Police University

Wang Zheng is already a senior student. If he cannot complete his graduation thesis on time, it is highly likely that he will not be able to graduate

At this moment, in an inconspicuous corner, a young man dressed simply stood up. His skin was exceptionally pale, and on his gaunt face, two prominent dark circles were clearly visible. However, what set him apart was that his eyes were remarkably bright

Upon hearing the words of the ancient hero, all the students were startled once again. However, they did not have time to think much about it, and soon all the students left the classroom, leaving only Wang Zheng and the ancient hero.

Brush

"Yes, Professor Gu," Wang Zheng said with a wry smile. He had not expected to become so famous.

The entire venue was in an uproar, as no one expected Wang Zheng to be so bold as to utter such words in a public setting. Everyone wondered if he had lost his mind.

Ding ding ding

A man, around forty years old, has been engaged in manual labor for a long time. Wang Zheng paused for a moment and continued: "However, he is a person who loves to eat meat, a typical carnivore."

Wang Zheng nodded and fell into silence

Oh? Do you not want to see more and gain a deeper understanding of a criminal's thoughts?" The ancient hero shook the textbook in his hand and tempted, "As far as I know, your thesis topic is the theory of criminal interpretation; the more cases there are, the more they can provide for your ideas