"Luo Hong's whereabouts are strange and elusive, drifting without trace. If we want to find his exact location, we can only wait for him to show himself."
Hearing Zhu Yunzhen's words, Zhao Zhi stroked his chin and pondered carefully.
Show himself.
That would be rather difficult.
Luo Hong had committed countless killings, yet he did not kill constantly.
The shortest interval between his crimes was roughly one month, and the two locations were far apart, never within the same county.
If Zhao Zhi simply waited for Luo Hong to show himself and reveal a flaw, he feared he would have to spend quite some time in Linquan County.
What was more—
In Linquan County, what they might end up waiting for would not be Luo Hong's appearance, but news of Luo Hong committing crimes in other commanderies and counties.
After giving it some thought, Zhao Zhi raised his head and looked at Zhu Yunzhen again. "Constable Zhu, do you have records of Luo Hong's crimes? I would like to see them."
Zhu Yunzhen hesitated slightly, then nodded. "No problem, Sir Zhao. Rest well tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will deliver Luo Hong's information to you."
"Then I'll trouble you."
Zhao Zhi smiled faintly.
This was their first meeting, and it was solely because of the case. They had no prior dealings.
After arranging for Zhao Zhi to stay at an inn, Zhu Yunzhen left.
Zhao Zhi flipped through the small scroll on Luo Hong at the inn, resting as he waited for the next day.
Night fell.
Heaven and earth were shrouded in darkness, while the evening breeze was cool.
Within Linquan County's yamen, Zhu Yunzhen leafed through the records of Luo Hong's cases. Her phoenix eyes rested upon Luo Hong's portrait as she remained silent.
"Thinking of me?"
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