Deranged Rhythms and Cadence / Wrap It Up and Leave

"Hehe, guess~" Zheng Yalan laughed, a slight crack at the corners of her mouth, her eyes filled with chilling malice, radiating a slightly morbid beauty. "Didn't you secretly switch the juice? Then I'll make you another glass by myself later, and after we've had our fun in bed, we'll think about how to kill you!"

"So you admit you're a 'Murder Demon'?" Ling Mengxue frowned.

She suddenly had some doubts: was this quest mechanism designed to immerse players in the main storyline and then use their daily observations to advance the clues?

That makes sense. Happy Town is so big; if role-playing areas could only be divided by luck, a large number of people would basically miss out on the main storyline.

With things having developed to this point, Zheng Yalan clearly had no intention of hiding it any longer. Suddenly, she reached out and smashed Ling Mengxue's phone, which was covering the table, to pieces. She then swiftly grabbed Ling Mengxue's collar, scoffing, "So what if it is? Do you really think you still have a chance to go out and tip her off?"

"Yes." Ling Mengxue nodded calmly, neither dodging nor resisting, as if she was truly terrified.

Zheng Yalan wore a sinister smile. The drug had already made her manic and somewhat delirious, and now she was becoming even more perverse and insane.

With her other hand, she groped around on her body for a while, then took out the medicine bottle and tried to pour it all into Ling Mengxue's mouth.

Ling Mengxue felt a chill run down her spine when she saw what she was doing.

This woman is a real psychopath! If a... uh... guy drank that, he'd probably be dead, right??

Relying on her overwhelming strength, she slightly dodged Zheng Yalan's outstretched "bone claw," then gently raised her hand and with a "smack," instantly sent the person flying, knocking over three or four tables and chairs along the way.

This seemingly casual action left not only Zheng Yalan stunned, but also the two waiters standing nearby speechless.

What kind of power is this?

Is it possible for a boy to be that strong?

Having been slapped like that, Zheng Yalan had sobered up considerably. After a moment of shock, she was immediately filled with utter rage!

"You little bitch! How dare you hit me? You probably don't know what death means!! I've changed my mind. I'm not only going to ride you and ravage you, I'm going to make you kneel down and trample you bit by bit...!!"

As she spoke, a folding dagger appeared in her hand without her noticing.

There were still some dried, dark red bloodstains on it; it was unclear whose blood it was...

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The moment Zheng Yalan rushed forward, the two male waiters next to her didn't hesitate either. They pulled out ropes, hesitated for a moment, and then pounced on her as well.

Ling Mengxue remained calm, raised her hand, and easily caught the oncoming blade with two fingers.

This bizarre scene left Zheng Yalan momentarily speechless.

She gripped the handle and increased the pressure, but the entire knife seemed glued to the ground, unable to move an inch.

Ling Mengxue narrowed her eyes, and with a slight exertion of two fingers, accompanied by a crisp "crack," the blade was instantly crushed into fragments before the incredulous eyes of the group!

What kind of monster is this??

Before the two waiters could even make a move, they were so frightened that they fell to the ground, their faces pale.

Having had her worldview shattered twice by Ling Mengxue, Zheng Yalan was utterly bewildered.

She suddenly began to wonder if the boy in front of her was some kind of superhuman from movies and TV shows, possessing superhuman strength who could easily break the alloy steel knife she had commissioned with just one hand—it was simply outrageous!

Feeling utterly humiliated, she didn't just stand there dumbfounded. Before Ling Mengxue could make a move against her, she darted to the front desk, pulled open a drawer, and quickly pulled out a portable gun.

Ling Mengxue had never seen the gun before; it must be from another world. It was only about half the size of a palm, and would probably be hard to spot if hidden on someone's person.

Zheng Yalan grinned, pulled the safety, and just as she raised the gun, the entire gun suddenly and inexplicably exploded in her hand!

"Snap!"

The remaining gunpowder ignited the overhead light, scattering glass shards all over the ground, and Mars several wooden tables, chairs, and carpets nearby.

Before she could react, her hands were instantly blasted to shreds by the terrifying force, flesh torn apart, and the flames from the explosion charred her face into a hideous black, making her appear somewhat human now.

"Ah!! Damn it, what have you done?!"

Heart-wrenching screams echoed through the restaurant, but Ling Mengxue seemed oblivious, one hand in her pocket, a slight smile playing on her lips.

A wave of heat lifted the hem of her coat, which danced wildly and fluttered in the firelight, making her figure in the darkness appear both dashing and unrestrained.

Not bad, that's really cool!

Ling Mengxue felt like she was playing a villain, but it didn't matter, as long as she was cool!

Her expression remained calm as she picked up the broken blade from the ground and, with a flick of her finger, launched a Little Li's Flying Dagger.

"Bite!!"

A dark shadow shot out, as fast as lightning, grazing Zheng Yalan's cheek and finally cutting into the wall behind her.

With a muffled thud, like a blade being embedded in a wall, some pebbles and dust scattered from the pristine white wall.

"What is this?" Zheng Yalan froze on the spot, completely stunned.

Her long hair on the right side had been cut off at the root and was falling loosely. She touched her cheek and found traces of blood on it!

What kind of kung fu is this?

Even though she was filled with utter horror, she couldn't help but turn her head and see the iron plate that had been deeply slashed into the wall, penetrating to the very core. Instantly, her face turned deathly pale.

"I'm sorry, Sister Zheng, if you're going to pass away, do you have any last words? I don't need the salary."

Ling Mengxue raised her hand and retracted the 'Automatic Spatial Camera System'. The invisible bamboo dragonfly sphere that had been flying in the sky landed in her hand. It looked like a high-tech product that could record high-definition images in real time.

In fact, she also had a voice recorder on her, and the broken phone was a spare.

She had too much money, so she bought more than a dozen at once, just in case.

Zheng Yalan saw what was in her hand and clearly understood what was going on. She gave a bitter smile and slumped down.

But the next moment, she grinned almost ferociously and burst into laughter. "Haha, little guy, you think this is all over? So what if one of me dies? You don't think... I'm the only so-called 'psychopathic Murder Demon, ' do you?"

Is there more than one 'Murder Demon'?

Ling Mengxue frowned, her gaze turning colder. "So, that 'Director Zhang' is your accomplice??"

"Wow, I didn't expect a young boy like you to be able to find out about her. That's quite surprising."

Zheng Yalan's brow twitched, then she nonchalantly smoothed her hair. "But even if you knew, so what? That level of existence isn't someone you can take down."

"What if I just kill her?"

"??"

Seeing Ling Mengxue speak with such composure, Zheng Yalan's eyes nearly popped out of her head in disbelief. "Are you crazy?!"

"Maybe." Ling Mengxue nodded, but she didn't really care.

The rules for this task are just that brutal, okay?

With this evidence in hand, at least it proves that 'Bai Tangyin' is innocent. As for that 'Director Zhang Ju', she has completed her mission, and she can't care what happens to her afterward.

The secret realm dungeon might have its own recovery measures, so there's no need to worry too much.

Seeing Zheng Yalan's eyes wide open as if they were about to burst, and her teeth bared as if about to snap, Ling Mengxue became even more certain.

If she wasn't mistaken, the mastermind behind it all was indeed 'Zhang Ju,' and the woman in front of her was merely an accessory.

From the photos and information that Xia Keke and Ye Yiren sent her at the beginning, it can be seen that most of the factors that led this 'Murder Demon' to commit his crimes were related to food, most of the crime scenes were in related areas, and most of the victims were people related to 'cooks'.

Recalling the previous photos of a body covered in salt, she even made a bolder guess: perhaps the food was too salty and didn't suit their taste, resulting in their death?

There was also that unknown cookbook and seasonings. At first, I thought it was used to disguise drugs, but it turned out to be seasonings, and they seemed to be some high-end imported goods.

As for the motive for the murder, is it really that simple?

Will there be any sad, thought-provoking stories?

Sorry, Ling Mengxue doesn't want to know at all. Even if someone is a "miser," they're a twisted miser!

After sending the relevant information and evidence to Ye Yiren, she calmly looked at the woman whose eyes had lost their light and asked, "Tell me, what was your motive for murder? It's unlikely you're so twisted as to think murder is fun, is it?"

Upon hearing this question, Zheng Yalan's previously dim eyes suddenly lit up. She licked her bloodied, mangled arm and burst into laughter again. "Hehe, Director Zhang, I don't know, but as for me~ hahaha, I simply find killing very enjoyable and satisfying! I kill whoever I don't like! That's the meaning of my existence!"

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Chapter 164 Closing the Market and Leaving

"..." "I can't understand your twisted mentality..." Ling Mengxue frowned, feeling a chill run down her spine, and almost wanted to stab her.

Thinking of Ye Yiren's situation, she restrained herself, thinking, "I'll call you all to go to heaven together when the time comes!"

Zheng Yalan grinned. "There's nothing I can do about it, it's so great to have someone backing you up. The other day, the bureau chief arrested a scapegoat and told me to keep a low profile for now, haha!"

Ling Mengxue wanted to say something more, but her phone suddenly rang. She was too lazy to pay attention to this woman who seemed to have lost her mind.

What's the point of talking to a pervert?

Shall we talk about murder?

The call was from Ye Yiren. Apparently, another murder had occurred, and it was that Director Zhang who was responsible. Fortunately, she managed to control the situation in time and notified the police station, so it shouldn't be a big problem.

She's an Astral Mark Girl, catching a criminal should be a piece of cake for her.

Furthermore, Ye Yiren also informed Xia Keke, and together with the righteous people they had encountered that morning, they quickly surrounded the scene, all of them incredibly excited, as if they had been suppressing their excitement for a long time.

Perhaps some earlier, some clever people had already noticed that their bureau chief was acting strangely, but they lacked evidence, or they were suppressed, and all reports were dealt with directly.

The phone was on speakerphone, and Zheng Yalan heard the entire conversation.

For a moment, she was completely distraught. She sat on the ground, covering her head with her hands, muttering the standard villain's lines, "Impossible, absolutely impossible! That guy has that kind of thing, how could something go wrong??"

"Oh? What is that?" Ling Mengxue became interested and appeared gracefully like a phantom, startling the latter.

Zheng Yalan rubbed her eyes hard, wondering if she was seeing things.

Holy crap, teleportation?!

"Fine, you're not an ordinary person, are you? I'll tell you then. I've only heard that thing is some high-tech product that was just distributed from above, mainly used for solving cases."

"A technological product?"

Ling Mengxue stroked her chin, looking like a famous detective deep in thought, exuding a certain air about her.

If I were to guess, it's probably similar to the "Signal Killer" she used before, but it's not that far off.

To be honest, it depends on who the opponent is. In the eyes of the Destiny Engraver, this operation feels like child's play, and it's not too troublesome to handle.

Ling Mengxue casually left behind a 'Spatial Rubik's Lock' to trap people in the restaurant before preparing to leave.

If Ye Yiren's side has been dealt with sufficiently, the secret realm mission should be completed before tomorrow morning.

Then everyone went about their business. Those who completed or participated in the main quests received certain rewards, while the rest were treated as tourists who also experienced a feminist world, which was essentially a disguised experience of what it's like to be a woman.

Of course, none of this mattered to Ling Mengxue; all she wanted now was to leave this place as soon as possible.

Before leaving, she also stole a bottle of drink from the restaurant.

After suffering so much in this place, it's not unreasonable to take a drink, right?

A bottle of juice from another world. She didn't know what kind of fruit it was, but the pattern on the packaging looked similar to a mangosteen, so she guessed it was probably a sweet and sour type.

"Bro! Wait a minute, you're a player, right? Can you take me with you?"

Upon hearing the sound, Ling Mengxue suddenly stopped in her tracks.

What's going on now?

Turning around, he saw a slyly smiling face pressed against the spatial barrier. Due to the barrier, he could hardly leave the restaurant area and could only stare blankly, begging Ling Mengxue to take him away.

"Freebie Hero?"

Ling Mengxue glanced at the name and ID above the male waiter's head and couldn't help but twitch her lips.

She hadn't noticed this person's player identity before; it must have been that the other person deliberately concealed it. In that case, 'Game Travelers' wouldn't be able to know each other's identities and could only do so through observation.

People from other dimensions wouldn't know about this kind of thing, so there's no need to worry about their identity.

"You should just stay here. Once the mission is over, you'll be teleported away. Goodbye." Ling Mengxue waved her hand calmly without turning her head.

Then, she reluctantly unscrewed the cap and tasted the juice. It was sweet and sour with a fragrant aroma, and indescribably delicious.

As for the man, he suddenly became furious and started shouting something, which she couldn't hear anymore.

Ling Mengxue hadn't forgotten that one of the waiters who had rushed at her earlier was him, holding some indecent "tools" in his hand. He probably really intended to make a move, so she was already being lenient by not making a scene.