Chapter 23: Ironblood Paranormal Investigation Bureau

Chapter 23: Ironblood Paranormal Investigation Bureau

The next day, Lu Heng brought Su Muyu home to help clean up the house.

All the furniture in the living room had been smashed, so they replaced everything with new ones, making the place more comfortable and homely than before.

Li Yunxiao got along well with the neighbors, so when she moved, many of them came to help.

As the neighbors gathered, they couldn't help but discuss the events of that day, and their opinions were mostly the same:

"That Tang guy, even the heavens couldn't bear to watch, and took him away."

"I went to see yesterday, and those damn killers were all burned to ashes."

"I wonder who they offended."

"They must have done too many evil deeds, and the heavens finally opened their eyes."

"Xiuyun, are you guys okay?"

To avoid suspicion, Li Xiuyun mostly stayed out of the conversation, and when the neighbors asked, she casually replied, "It's fine. The old furniture was worn out anyway, so it's good to get new ones."

"Getting new ones is better. Out with the old, in with the new," the neighbors also offered comfort.

...

When the incident on Xingyang Street happened, Lu Heng had been out all night and hadn't returned.

Li Xiuyun was already worried, and when she saw Lu Heng bringing a female classmate home, she became even more concerned.

Li Xiuyun brought over a bowl of yellow bean pig trotter soup and placed it in front of Su Muyu, "Try this soup, it's a family recipe."

"Thank you, Auntie," Su Muyu quickly nodded in gratitude.

Li Xiuyun sat down beside them and began to hint, "You two are still students, and your studies should be your priority. You're already in your final year of high school, and you'll be taking the university entrance exams next year. Don't let anything affect your studies."

Lu Heng knew what his mother was worried about as soon as he heard her words, and he rolled his eyes, saying, "Don't worry unnecessarily. Her grades have always been within the top ten in the grade."

Li Xiuyun's eyes lit up when she heard that Su Muyu's grades were so good, and her attitude changed completely, "With such good grades, you should help Lu Heng more and both of you can get into a good university together."

Su Muyu, feeling embarrassed, lowered her head and replied softly, "Lu Heng's grades are also very good."

Li Xiuyun pulled Lu Heng to the balcony and warned him, "She seems like a good kid, so you better not bully her."

"I understand," Lu Heng was a bit speechless but still nodded in agreement to his mother's unreasonable request.

At this moment, Su Muyu suddenly started coughing violently: Cough, cough, cough...

"What's wrong? Did you choke?" Li Xiuyun hurriedly ran back from the balcony.

"Sorry, Auntie," Su Muyu covered her mouth to suppress the cough, her face turning pale.

"It's okay, it's fine."

Li Xiuyun noticed that Su Muyu's dress was also wet, and she instructed, "Lu Heng, take your classmate to the bathroom to clean up."

Lu Heng pulled her arm and walked into the bathroom, asking, "What happened?"

Su Muyu's expression of panic earlier was obvious that something had happened.

Su Muyu quickly explained the situation she had just scouted: "I sent out the Scout Eagle earlier, and it was in an invisible state, monitoring the situation at Thundering Dragon Corporation. Then, a person came and walked around the scene.

"I found this person very strange, so I wanted to get a clearer look, and I used the Summoning Vision to get closer.

"But that person somehow discovered my Scout Eagle and struck out a shockwave, knocking it down."

Lu Heng understood why she was coughing so hard.

Being hit in the Summoning Vision didn't cause pain, but the feeling of having her body shattered by the shockwave was very real.

"Since this person can strike out a shockwave, they must be a Metahuman. Actually, I had already suspected this. Tang Hongda has been acquiring Demon Crystal Cores for others, and the cores I took were from him, so the recipient would definitely come to the scene to investigate."

Su Muyu became tense, "What should we do now?"

Lu Heng thought for a moment and gave her a task, "Don't worry, continue to release the Scout Eagle to monitor this person. But keep a safe distance, you decide."

"Okay," Su Muyu nodded in agreement.

She didn't know the person was a Metahuman earlier, so to get a clearer look, she had controlled the Scout Eagle to get closer, which is why she was discovered.

As long as she maintained a safe distance, even a Metahuman wouldn't easily discover the invisible Scout Eagle.

...

As time passed, the number of Metahumans who had experienced the Abyss Battlefield gradually increased.

The number of Abyssal Monstrosities appearing on Bluesphere also grew, and countries around the world gradually confirmed the existence of demons and began implementing countermeasures.

The Daxia government established a Metahuman department called the "Ironblood Paranormal Investigation Bureau," with the external name "Ironblood."

Ironblood was under the military's command, handling all affairs related to Abyssal Demons, Metahumans, and other paranormal events. Their authority level was above that of the Enforcement Team.

Lu Heng was a bit surprised when he heard about the official establishment of Ironblood, as the timing was earlier compared to his previous life.

After Ironblood's formation, they would dispatch Metahuman teams to take over all cases related to paranormal powers nationwide.

The Hongda Corporation case had become a significant incident, and it was sure to attract the attention of the Ironblood Bureau.

...

Just as Lu Heng had anticipated, it didn't take long for the Ironblood Bureau to send their people.

That afternoon, two Ironblood members, an older man and a younger one, arrived at the Hongda Lending Company and directly crossed the police line, entering the crime scene.

Among the two, the older man was in his fifties, with a calm demeanor and sharp eyes, clearly indicating years of investigative experience.

The younger one followed behind, taking notes.

Before long, Ningyun District Detective Bureau Supervisor Shao Feipeng arrived in person. Upon seeing the Ironblood members, he greeted them, "I'm Shao Feipeng from the Ningyun Detective Bureau. Nice to meet you, Inspector Chen."

He had already noticed the work badge on the older man's chest and directly addressed him by his surname and position, showing great respect.

Inspector Chen Linian was of a higher rank and from a special department.

Chen Linian casually nodded in response and then walked towards the Hongda Company, speaking as he walked, "I've reviewed the case files. The killer's technique was clean and precise, with the evenness of the cuts indicating at least three years of sword training.

"Based on the sword's position in the victims, we can deduce that the killer is skilled in using the sword with their right hand.

"The murder weapon is a straight-bladed sword, 1.3 meters long, extremely sharp, capable of cutting through other blades.

"Before setting the fire, the killer separated flammable materials to prevent the fire from spreading.

"From a psychological perspective, the killer is calm and collected, likely a person with a stable temperament in daily life.

"There were no fingerprints or other clues left at the scene, indicating that the suspect has some counter-detection abilities and a relatively high level of education.

"Additionally, the killer likely had a personal grudge against the owner of Hongda Company..."

Shao Feipeng followed behind and suggested, "Then, should I have someone investigate Tang Hongda's interpersonal relationships?"

Chen Linian waved his hand to decline, "No need. The Ironblood Bureau has taken over the case. The Enforcement Team should hand over all the case files, and then delete the case records."

Shao Feipeng furrowed his brows and asked, "Our superiors have ordered us to solve the case quickly. After the Ironblood Bureau takes over, how long will it take to close the case?"

Chen Linian turned and looked at him, directly addressing his thoughts, "That's your superior, not mine. I don't care about any shady dealings in your district, but once the Ironblood Bureau takes over, it's no longer within your jurisdiction."

Shao Feipeng's expression froze, and as he met the other man's gaze, he felt a chill down his spine.

After hesitating for a moment, he plucked up the courage to ask, "There's another case that might be related to this one."

Chen Linian interrupted him with a wave of his hand, "The case of the four victims in the abandoned factory, I've already been to the scene. The Ironblood Bureau has also taken over that case. Go back and inform your superiors. This matter has exceeded their authority, and it's time to back off."

Shao Feipeng froze again. He had been investigating both cases recently, as there was a powerful figure involved in the case of the four victims in the abandoned factory, who had been exerting pressure.

However, once the Ironblood Bureau took over, he had no choice but to stop his investigation.

Shao Feipeng persisted, "There's a suspect with a strong connection to both cases."

Chen Linian interrupted again, "You're talking about that student, right? Didn't you find alibis for both cases?"

"But if the Ironblood Bureau gets involved, it suggests the presence of paranormal powers, and the alibis might be fabricated." Shao Feipeng's thoughts shifted quickly.

Chen Linian shook his finger and said, "If there's a paranormal incident, all evidence must be disregarded.

"To prove his suspicion, you need to find evidence that disproves the alibis, not just rely on intuition.

"Moreover, I believe he's not the killer for reasons unrelated to the alibis.

"The killer possesses sword skills honed for at least three years, not just casual training. It's the kind of skill that comes from daily rigorous practice, and this particular sword technique is familiar to me.

"I've checked Lu Heng's detailed background, and his school life is well-documented. He didn't have the time to intensely practice sword skills for three years.

"The killer is likely over 20 years old, with sword skills on par with an athlete's level. They disabled the surveillance before committing the crime and were very meticulous in their actions."

If Lu Heng were here, he would be surprised by the Ironblood Inspector's analysis, as it was incredibly accurate, almost as if they were about to reveal Lu Heng's identity.

The only issue was that Lu Heng had been reborn three years into the future, and those three years were hidden in his memory.

This led to an information gap in the inspector's analysis.

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(End of Chapter)

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