I Create the League of Heroes in Gotham

However, he did find the prisoner rosters sent over by the prison in recent years.

As one could imagine, the fate of those prisoners must not have been good…

But, this was a good thing for Li Wei, as he wouldn't have to go through the trouble of cleaning up the scene himself.

Li Wei returned to the hospital's main entrance.

He casually picked up a wooden stick from the ground, dipped it in the blood on the floor, and wrote the name "The Caster - Khada Jhin" on the wall.

Afterward, Li Wei paused, a wicked grin spreading across his face.

He then added a line of riddle on the wall.

"Beep beep beep…"

Just as he finished, the distant sound of piercing sirens grew louder and closer.

Li Wei glanced in the direction of the sirens, a meaningful smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. With a few leaps, he completely vanished into the night.

This grand performance had only just begun; it needed the police department's help to gain momentum.

The real show was about to start…

Chapter Six: Riddle

When the police cars arrived at the scene, their sirens wailing.

All the responding officers were stunned.

The sea of flesh and blood flowers covering the front of the psychiatric hospital was a scene so bizarre and bloody that even in Gotham, the city of sin, it had never been witnessed before!

They had initially assumed it was just a typical gang turf war, and they were only here to go through the motions. But now, it seemed it wasn't what they had imagined!

Because gangs would never waste the effort to arrange corpses into such a bizarre, almost artistic, sea of flesh and blood!

Especially when they carefully navigated through the floral carnage and saw the large, blood-red characters painted on the hospital walls.

The responding officers immediately decided to request backup from the Gotham PD.

This matter involved the Maroni Family, and it was beyond their capabilities to handle.

Anything that involved important figures could easily lead to losing one's own life if not handled carefully!

Why risk your life for a job that paid a few thousand a month?

Soon after, the Gotham PD dispatched detectives upon receiving the distress call.

The ones who arrived were Detective Gordon, who had recently transferred to the Gotham PD, and his partner, Harvey.

Detective Harvey, a seasoned veteran of Gotham, felt a slight discomfort at the scene, but after just one look and assessing the situation, he made his judgment.

He took a swig from his hip flask and walked over to Gordon, who was still meticulously examining the scene.

"Gordon, I think we should drop this investigation. The Maroni Family controls half of Gotham's underworld. Whoever dared to mess with them must be someone significant."

Harvey had grown up in Gotham his entire life, so like the other officers, he was well-versed in the art of self-preservation.

But Gordon didn't see it that way. He looked at Harvey and raised an eyebrow.

"What? Harvey, you know this Khada Jhin?"

Harvey quickly shook his head. "Don't know him."

Gordon continued to ask, "Then do you have any leads on this case?"

Harvey shook his head again. "No."

Gordon's brow finally furrowed.

"Then why shouldn't we continue investigating! Regardless of whether it involves the Maroni Family or who they are, this kind of behavior is a provocation to law and justice. Since they left the name Khada Jhin, we'll follow that lead. I don't believe they could have left absolutely no trace!"

As Li Wei spoke, he crouched down again, trying to find some clues at the scene.

"...And that damned riddle!"

Harvey listened to Gordon's grumbling and hesitated to speak.

His feelings were complex; he was relieved to see his younger self in Gordon, so righteous and just.

But at the same time, Harvey knew all too well what kind of murky waters Gotham was, and it wasn't something a nobody like them could change single-handedly.

Ultimately, all of Harvey's thoughts turned into a long sigh.

He had nothing to lose anyway. Since he had decided to support his partner, he would go through this with him!

After thinking it through, Harvey also began searching for clues at the scene.

He just hoped that this Khada Jhin wouldn't be too difficult to deal with!

Damn it, those hyenas with cameras are here again!

In the darkness, Li Wei retracted his "sniper rifle" with satisfaction.

He had witnessed everything that had just happened through the scope of the rifle, and it was all within his expectations.

Gordon was Gordon, the only pure, naive saint in Gotham City.

Only if he insisted on pursuing this would tomorrow's performance receive enough attention!

As for the riddle, it's just a small joke. Whether the Maroni Family can guess the answer or not, they're all dead!

Li Wei returned to the asylum, still without attracting anyone's attention.

[Khada Jhin Experience Card Paused]

[Remaining Time: 22h]

Tomorrow is the main event. The experience card's time shouldn't be wasted!

Li Wei didn't go back to his office directly. Instead, he re-tied Dr. Hugo, who was locked in the ward, to his wheelchair and pushed him back to the office.

Just as Dr. Hugo was completely bewildered, not knowing what Li Wei was up to now, Li Wei turned on the TV in the office.

The television was old, but thankfully, it could still receive channels.

"Watch this."

Li Wei plopped himself onto the sofa, ignoring Dr. Hugo beside him.

The TV was currently showing news from a local Gotham station, reporting on the "murder case" that occurred at Arkham Asylum.

Although media outlets like television stations couldn't directly help the police with their investigation, their noses for news were no less keen than the police's.

After Gordon and Harvey arrived at the scene, reporters quickly followed.

The image on the TV at this moment was of Sheriff Harvey being interviewed by reporters.

"...This murder case is currently classified as a homicide. Our department will continue to investigate the case. The killer left Khada Jhin's name on the wall, along with a death notice and a riddle..."

"The death notice mentioned the Maroni Family. The perpetrator stated that if the riddle isn't solved, they will pay the Maroni Family a grand visit tomorrow..."

Sheriff Harvey appeared outwardly polite, but inwardly he was cursing a million times, yet he couldn't utter a single profanity.

He'd rather spend this time carefully searching the scene for any clues than spewing nonsense here!

So far, no useful clues had been found. In Gotham, there was no information whatsoever about the name Khada Jhin!

As for that damned riddle, he had no clue where to even begin.

He had no idea where to start investigating!

Not long ago, the shooting of the Waynes, which remained unsolved, was already enough to make the Gotham PD frantic. Now, with this case added, if this were to be reported and they couldn't solve it in a short time, it would be tantamount to admitting the Gotham PD's incompetence to the public!

—Although, in Gotham, the police's incompetence was already common knowledge...

But Harvey couldn't afford to offend these media reporters either. Sometimes, public opinion was sharper than a knife.

"Next, we have surveillance footage provided by the police department..."

The scene on the TV shifted, switching to a segment of surveillance footage.

The recording showed Li Wei transforming into Khada Jhin and eliminating those gang members.

Under the elegant gunfire, bodies bloomed into brilliant flowers!

Of course, the surveillance didn't capture Li Wei's appearance before his transformation.

At this point, it was Dr. Hugo's turn to be stunned, sitting beside Li Wei!

He recognized this scene!

This had to be Li Wei's doing!

It was in this same bizarre attire that Li Wei had eliminated everyone in Arkham Asylum except for him!

The same attire, the same manner of death.

"What exactly are you trying to do?"

Dr. Hugo asked his question again, but his tone was filled with fear.

"Me?"

Li Wei smiled, his smile incredibly calm, showing no trace of him being the murderer in this case.

"Of course, I want to build my hospital into Gotham's largest psychiatric hospital. I think taking on the city hall's business of treating mentally ill criminals would be good. What do you think?"

Li Wei's answer made Dr. Hugo's face contort into a cold sneer.

"Gotham will not allow uncontrolled elements to appear. You have no idea what you'll be facing. You're asking for death!"

Li Wei shrugged indifferently at Dr. Hugo's sarcastic remarks.

"Are you talking about the Court of Owls behind you? Don't worry, I don't plan on falling out with them for now. What I need is a Gotham that combines chaos and order. Of course, if they don't know their place, I'll accommodate them."

Dr. Hugo's jaw dropped in astonishment.

Li Wei actually knew about the Court of Owls?

And from the looks of it, he seemed to have a plan?

Dr. Hugo found Li Wei increasingly incomprehensible. Was this still the same useless Li Wei he knew?

It turned out that things had spiraled out of control the moment he chose Li Wei to be his puppet warden…

Just as Dr. Hugo was consumed by self-doubt, Li Wei stood up and shook his head.

"Alright, you'll know everything you want to soon. After watching TV, you should head back to your room now."

Seeing Li Wei approach again, holding the mouse scroll wheel that filled him with shame, Dr. Hugo couldn't afford to be lost in confusion and quickly asked his final question.

"Li Wei, what walks on two legs into an alley and walks out on two legs? What's the answer to the riddle you left?"

Chapter 7: Famous Throughout Gotham!

Facing Dr. Hugo's question, Li Wei ultimately did not resolve his doubts.

What a joke!

If he answered this kind of dark humor, all the good karma he'd accumulated over the years would vanish!

In the end, Dr. Hugo could only be pushed back to his room by Li Wei, his mind brimming with unanswered questions.

If the law were useful, Dr. Hugo would surely protest his right to know and his right to personal freedom.

Unfortunately, this was Gotham, where the law was merely a fig leaf on a prostitute.

After Li Wei had "settled" Dr. Hugo back in, he returned to his office and lay down on his bed.

He felt no discomfort whatsoever from the killing.