From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 341 - 256 The Same Contact Person_2

"Do you think, in this Abyss Battlefield incident, who could have killed Derek Wolf?" Chen Linian continued to inquire.

Lu Heng thought for a moment, pointed to himself, and answered, "Me. If Wang Zhehan's team worked together, they could also do it. Besides them, there's a Spirit Mind Master who calls himself Xie Shi'en. There's also a trio from Puxian Township; collectively, they probably could, but that person isn't from Da Xia."

Chen Linian maintained his usual expression and asked, "Would you kill him?"

"If he provoked me," Lu Heng did not firmly deny.

Chen Linian picked up a photo of Derek Wolf's body, pointed to it, and said, "This wound in the photo, with a clean cut bone section, was determined by the forensic expert to have been severed by a Sharp Blade. Among the people you mentioned, who else could do that except for you?"

Lu Heng threw the case file back onto the desk, his expression turning cold, and said, "Are you interrogating me?"

Jian Qing hurriedly explained, "Don't react so strongly. If you had a conflict with this Derek Wolf, we would definitely support you. An unidentified black man—if he committed a crime domestically, killing him isn't a big deal. We just want to understand what happened clearly."

Lu Heng looked up at her and said coldly, "Captain Jian, I've always considered you a friend. Are you trying to deceive me with this kind of talk?"

Up to this point, not a word about Liu Lanying was mentioned in the case file.

This meant that the case file was incomplete.

The Iron Blood Investigation Bureau couldn't possibly be unaware of Liu Lanying's disappearance from the sanatorium.

Jian Qing sighed and answered, "Don't take it to heart. Indeed, some of the case files are classified. Besides, the higher-ups have taken that portion away. Neither Inspector Chen nor I have seen it."

Hearing her say this, Lu Heng had already guessed what was happening.

As Chen Xuesong's family member, Liu Lanying would be under state protection.

And since Liu Lanying encountered danger in the sanatorium, in order to protect her safety, all information about her had been moved.

...

After tossing the case file back onto the desk, a photo slid out from within, a burnt bird carcass.

Upon seeing this photo, Lu Heng reached out, picked it up, and looked at it closely. He asked, "Where did this photo come from?"

Chen Linian explained, "This was found at the sanatorium. It looks like the carcass of some kind of bird, and it fell near the unidentified body."

As he said this, he pointed towards the photo of corpse 013.

Lu Heng immediately recalled the situation at that time; when he unleashed Dragon Breath Slash, he took out every bird in the sky, all the Black Crows in one fell swoop.

He didn't care what kind of bird it was; any bird in the sky was cut down.

Indeed, when the body of 013 fell, another smaller bird carcass had landed nearby.

Lu Heng had seen it then but thought it was just a regular bird.

After all, the sanatorium had excellent greenery, and the streets outside were lined with trees—it wouldn't be strange to see several birds.

However, now seeing the photo of this bird, it felt a bit odd.

"What kind of bird is this?" Lu Heng asked, holding up the photo.

Chen Linian shook his head, "I don't know. The forensic experts have dissected it and said they have never seen such a bird. We also had a bird expert take a look, but they couldn't identify it either. It's probably because it's too badly burned, almost only bones are left, and the claws and wings are all gone."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Additionally, this bird had an Energy Level reaction detected on it, it's suspected to be a mutant."

After Abyss Descent, not only had humans awakened, but wild animals could also mutate.

Mutations in animals could be varied, even to the point of changing skeletal structures.

After reviewing the case file, Lu Heng stood up, ready to take his leave.

Chen Linian hurriedly stood and asked, "Do you have any clues you could provide?"

Lu Heng thought for a moment and replied, "This Dark Werewolf seems to be a member of an organization. I think the case is related to this organization."

Regarding the Creator Organization, Da Xia's officials could not possibly be completely unaware, but they likely didn't know much.

Lu Heng didn't want the Iron Blood to waste time on him, so he deliberately pointed out the Creator Organization to see what they could find out.

This could also put some pressure on the Creator Organization.

The Creator Organization had the power to control Fusang's political situation, but likely not the ability to control Da Xia.

To deal with such a mysterious organization, using national power was the best strategy.

...

After returning from the Iron Blood Investigation Bureau, Lu Heng continued as before, training in swordsmanship every day at the Five Miles Bridge training ground.

After this period of practice, his Training Level in the Sword Skill Realm Conception Level was more than halfway mastered, progressing quickly.

That evening,

Just as Lu Heng finished training and was preparing to head home,

A crow's call came from the sky.

Hearing this sound, Lu Heng stiffened, his mind racing, and his right hand ready to draw his sword at any moment.

Then, a Black Crow circled down and transformed into a human figure five meters in front of Heng, draped in a black feather cloak, face unseen.

013 Black Crow!

In that instant, Lu Heng's heart skipped half a beat, his fingers slowly rubbing together, ready to draw his sword and launch a Thunderous Strike at any moment.

However, after the appearance of 013 Black Crow, there was no attack. Instead, it spoke,

"028, I am your contact 013. There is something I need to verify with you."

What was going on?

Lu Heng's mind became momentarily clouded, sensing that things were not going as he had anticipated.