Chapter 383: The Perfect Tool

After dealing with the situation, everyone quickly finished the battle and finished all the food in front of them. Then they went back to their own homes. The guest Shield Wolf Rider stayed in a simple house near the Cavalry Residential Area to rest.

As the leader, Qizilbash had been insisting on drinking with Zhang Mu from the beginning. Zhang Mu took out the plant-based wine, and after three bowls, Qizilbash was knocked out and carried back to the marching tent by his shield cavalry.

Hachikuju had sorted things out, Uncle Peng had already left, and the outdoor restaurant was only left with Hachikuju and Zhang Mu. It was then that Zhang Mu expressed his thoughts.

“Brother Hachikuju, the instructions you gave Uncle Peng were actually very good, but I have a slightly different idea.”

Zhang Mu raised his wine cup and clinked it with Hachikuju before speaking slowly.

Hachikuju looked confused, then drank all the wine in her cup and said to Zhang Mu, “Zhang Mu, just tell me directly what’s on your mind. No need to beat around the bush, so I don’t have to figure it out myself.”

“Well, what I mean is, Brother Hachikuju, the series of measures you set up earlier were all to prevent this crazy killer from attacking again. If it were in the capital city, theoretically, he wouldn’t dare to strike again. Otherwise, he wouldn’t choose to target those youths only ten kilometers away from the satellite city.

But, Brother Hachikuju, this is just dealing with the symptoms, not the root of the problem.”

Hachikuju was confused and asked, “Brother, I don’t really understand what you mean by this is just treating the symptoms and not the root cause. I will find this person when the city is locked down.

Zhang Mu, if you’re worried about not being able to find him, it’s even less likely.

Along with Qizilbash’s Shield Wolf Rider, more than two thousand people, in this small Ejin Horo Banner Sub-city, searching one by one, we would definitely find him. How could we not find him?”

Zhang Mu didn’t interrupt him, silently drank his wine, then looked up after he finished and said, “Brother Hachikuju, have you considered what if he is a very good at hiding second-rank evolver? Or maybe he’s not even in the city, but roaming outside after the crime.

If my guess is correct, this person, is not just targeting non-awakened youngsters, but specifically young teenagers, as both his crimes were against fifteen or sixteen-year-olds, taking their hearts and spine.

If he is not trying to cover his tracks, then I think it’s unnecessary, meaning his real goal is the hearts and spines of these teenagers aged fifteen or sixteen.

You know the unpredictability of awakening abilities, and hiding abilities are quite common. If the person is a second-rank evolver with hiding ability, relying solely on mutant animals to track scents is not very reliable, and might alert the person.

Zhang Mu knows much more about awakening abilities than Hachikuju. Hachikuju believed a dog’s nose is always powerful, but this is only for evolvers without hiding abilities. If hiding is part of an evolver’s awakening ability, it’s not so easy to detect.

Seeing Hachikuju starting to think, Zhang Mu continued, “Why I said this is just treating surface issues and not the root cause, is because even with all the resources in the city, we can’t find him.

These days I couldn’t find it, what about later? Will it still be closed?

Impossible, unless you can make sure everyone has enough food, then they can relax and be like a worm in rice. But now it’s the end of the world, bro, you know, impossible.”

Hachikuju suddenly smiled and said, “I say Zhang Mu, you must have your ways. Why didn’t you just say it earlier instead of going around in circles with me? If you have a better idea, just do it as you say.”

Zhang Mu helplessly spread his hands and said, “You are the City Master of Ejin Horo Banner Sub-city, I cannot do things in your place, even if I really need to give advice, it should be as an advisor.”

As an advisor, you should naturally explain clearly to the lord. Don’t you think so, my lord?”

They exchanged smiles, continued to drink ordinary wine, which had no effect on either of them.

“Alright, Zhang Mu, you can speak now. I feel that your way of speaking and doing things is quite similar to that of the people from the central plains, but I don’t mind at all. If this continues, I might be led astray by you.”

“Most people from the central plains are good, you just had bad luck not meeting someone with the right temper before meeting me. Okay, okay, if we keep going, it might turn into love.”

Zhang Mu smiled and continued, “My idea is to release bait and then lure him in once. By the way, bro, Uncle Peng should know about the measures you are about to take, tell him he doesn’t need to do that anymore.”

Hachikuju frowned and said, “Hmm, I just told him to wait till tomorrow to give orders. After running back and forth these days, let the soldiers rest for a night. When I go back later, I’ll tell Uncle Peng.”

“But what you just mentioned about fishing, is it safe? The news will definitely spread now, will he still commit crimes openly?”

Zhang Mu nodded lightly and said, “If he still needs it, he will definitely do it again. Of course, Brother Hachikuju, you have to pretend to know about this, but don’t seem too eager to interfere.”

“Those who are capable are proud, even if they know there is some risk involved, they won’t be bothered by it. If you mobilize the entire city’s power, he will definitely hide for a while. It’s best to keep this matter confidential. As for the safety of those young people being used as bait, I can guarantee that.”

Hachikuju looked at him suspiciously and said, “Zhang Mu, my friend, your words sound a bit exaggerated. Are you perhaps drunk? According to what you said, the other party is a second-rank evolver with the ability to hide. In such close range, wouldn’t they be able to track your movements?”

We second-rank evolvers are quite sensitive to each other’s aura, plus Zhang Mu, you don’t possess the same hiding ability as the evolver. If you follow behind, he’s not stupid and won’t expose himself.

“Isn’t this plan a failure then? Using this method, the lives of the bait can’t be guaranteed.”

Zhang Mu shook his head and said slowly, “If we can avoid deaths, let’s try not to let them die. For humans, every life lost means one less.”

“As for how to follow him, it surely won’t be me.”

“What’s that?”

Bang!

Zhang Mu smiled and pulled out a shiny black object from his pocket, placing it on the table.

Hachikuju stared at the object in disbelief and said, “Zhang Mu, is that not your Obsidian Beetle?”

“Yes, it is!”

The Obsidian Beetle’s ability to remain hidden is natural. Unless the person is of a high rank, it is impossible to detect the completely concealed presence of the Obsidian Beetle. By discreetly placing it in the teenagers’ backpacks, it can protect them effectively.

It, itself, can deal with the culprit!

Unassuming but powerful, the Obsidian Beetle is a perfect tool for killing, setting fires, plotting against others, and essential for home and travel.

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