Pure Darkness

Chapter 89

Chang Baoshi looked at the pair of cold and silent eyes.

Oi! I am an article!

“Replace uh *?” the man asked without emotion.

*T/N (er) – literally, two. Chang Baoshi was probably the second person in his gang.

Oi! I am an article!

Chang Baoshi quickly assessed him with a glance, while his hands were clenched. He was just about to attack when, unexpectedly, the man coldly said, “Don't move! Do you think your fist is faster, or my weapon?”

Surprisingly, Chang Baoshi was not daunted at all. He only smiled grimly, remaining silent while he quietly continued to search for a crack. At this moment, the person looked up and seemed to notice that the police were close. He pointed at Chang Baoshi with a gun and said, “Follow me!” Chang Baoshi was shocked. “You're not a cop? Who are you?”

The guy actually smiled faintly as he said, “Your Savior.”

Chang Baoshi looked at him carefully once more. He was wearing a black T-shirt and black pants, trekking shoes, and a hat, with a large black bag on his back. Judging from his well-proportioned and resolute arm muscles, this was definitely one of the fierce characters.

Oi! I am an article!

Not completely trusting the person, Chang Baoshi walked in the direction indicated by the rifle barrel. That person seemed to be quite familiar with the surroundings, and used a gun to force Chang Baoshi to move forward quickly in the direction he came from.

Chang Baoshi said, “Hey, if we walk like this, we will meet the police!”

“No,” answer. “The most dangerous place is actually the safest. We'll take the small road and escape the police line.

Chang Baoshi did not say anything, but he quietly continued to pay attention to the person's every move. However, he did not dare to act rashly, as the person's gun was pressed firmly against his head.

The shadow of the trees swayed gently, and the sun hid behind the clouds. In the cool, damp forest, the two men crawled forward, climbed up and down, and the sound of a police manhunt did get further and further away. Moreover, the village was not far below them.

Suddenly, while jumping into a rocky outcrop, Chang Baoshi staggered and stepped into a grove of thorny shrubs. He groaned as he fell to the ground and could not get up.

The guy jumped down, stood behind him and said, coldly, “Wake up!”

Chang Baoshi snorted in pain, “Damn, I've been on the run for five days! I haven't eaten or drank anything. Brother, my legs are pinched, help me stand!”

That person hesitated for a moment and coldly observed Chang Baoshi. Finally, he put down his weapon and reached out his hand to pull it up. Chang Baoshi grabbed his hand and, with a lot of whining and muttering, finally managed to pull his leg, covered in fresh blood, free from the thorny bush. In an instant, a gun appeared in his hand, which he pointed at the person's chest, and Chang Baoshi's previously fierce and ferocious face changed completely. With a cold and stern expression on his face, he said, in a voice like ice, “Don't move! I'm a criminal investigator!”

Don't move, I'm a criminal investigator.

This is probably the scariest statement any criminal on earth can hear. The person's expression froze for a moment, before he slowly started to smile.

The facial expression of ‘Chang Baoshi’ became colder as he said, “Do not smile!”

The man suddenly raised his gun.

‘Chang Baoshi’ has never in a million years hoped that he would face resistance, and be filled with fear. The criminal investigator's gun is already attached to the person's chest, all it takes is to pull the trigger. The person still had to raise his hand before pulling the trigger. In this life or death moment, when time seems to be suspended, it really depends on whose reaction and speed is faster.

Bang out!

Bang out!

He said, “You can't be faster than me.”

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In an instant, gunshots rang out throughout the forest. Jiang Yao noticed that the gunfire was actually very close to his position, but not in front of him, where most of the police team followed in the footsteps of the fugitive. He soon realizes that the situation is very complex and more tense than it seems. Criminal investigators are very disciplined and will not fire rashly. There was no Chang Baoshi in this forest after all. Chang Baoshi had been secretly arrested by criminal investigators that morning, and his place had been taken by a very experienced criminal investigator whose shape and appearance resembled that of Chang Baoshi. In this way, they hope to defeat the butterfly killer in his own game, and lure him out of hiding*. They weren't entirely sure that the butterfly killer would return today, but ever since Chang Baoshi strayed from his planned route, they knew that ‘dia’ was really coming. As Bo Jinyan had theorized; she was not at all afraid of what the police could do, what she enjoyed was the sensation of walking on the tip of a knife. Thus, the shot is most likely done by ‘Chang Baoshi’ or butterfly killer.

*T/N (yin she chu dong) – lit.to lure snake out of its hole.

If they were really close, it would be too late to wait for Fang Qing and the major powers to retreat.

Jian Yao subconsciously touched her gun and turned to look at Bo Jinyan. Bo Jinyan naturally understood the current situation perfectly. In a firm voice, he said, “Pursue him, I will wait here.”

Jian Yao nodded. After the troops were disbanded, there were three criminal investigators besides themselves in his squad. Jian Yao nodded at the two of them to follow him, leaving one behind with Bo Jinyan. With the last squeeze of his hand, he turned around to run towards the sound.

The surrounding environment was suddenly silent.

Bo Jinyan was not an impulsive and courageous person. Although Jian Yao had gone to chase the criminals, she was cautious and brave, and she was supported by a hundred strong policemen. Therefore, he was not worried. However, failing to catch this highly skilled killer is as easy as failing to succeed. Although they possessed great strength, a small misstep by one of them could make the other party flee. Just like the battle between two masters, there was no room for error. There is also some luck required.

Thus, Bo Jinyan was very calm, and even sat on a rock under a tree, resting and waiting for the result. The young criminal investigator by his side observes the surroundings vigilantly, understanding that his job is to protect Professor Bo.

At this moment, the sun was already in the west, and the forest was clouded with shadows. A light breeze blew, and the commotion in the distance seemed to have subsided. The police force seemed to have moved far away, including Jian Yao.

Bo Jinyan heard a soft pu sound . Then the sound of something heavy next to him fell to the ground.

He raised his head.

He didn't say anything, because it wasn't necessary. It was the sound of a gun with a silencer attached, and the young criminal investigator next to him had been shot down.

In the remote forest, the wind blew softly. Bo Jinyan leaned against her staff, silent, motionless.

That person could hunt the most savage bandits and his skills were at least the same as Fang Qing's; he might even be Fang Qing's superior. Ten Bo Jinyan were not even a match for him.

The man could walk almost silently in the mud-filled forest and the leaves were falling. He leaped out from behind a small hill and, with his weapon continuously aimed at Bo Jinyan, walked slowly until he was behind her.

During this time, Bo Jinyan did not move, and her face remained calm, as if she did not know anything that was happening around her. Just waiting in the same place for Jian Yao to return.

The man stood still for a while. Then, as if he had made a decision, he moved slowly until he was in front of Bo Jinyan. The muzzle of the gun was quietly stretched to just an inch from Bo Jinyan's forehead. Any person in this situation, facing this kind of killer, who was on the verge of death, would be so scared that he would pee in his pants.

Bo Jinyan sat motionless; her slender fingers, as smooth as jade, grasped her staff, and her profile was so peaceful, she was like a statue.

The person secretly aimed the gun at Bo Jinyan for 10 seconds. He seemed to realize that he was completely blind, knew nothing about what was happening in the world around him, and did not realize that he was on the brink of life and death. After which, the person stored his weapon, turned around, and once again disappeared into the forest.

Only after he walked into the distance did Bo Jinyan raise her head to face the direction where she was going. The sunglasses blurred his eyes, and also protected him from the light of the outside world.

That guy's moving fast. Although he could hear the footsteps behind him getting closer, he did not panic, and a frivolous smile even flashed across his face for a moment. He dashed to the side of the cliff; behind him, just a few trees away, he could see the figure of several criminal investigators, and the sound of gunfire suddenly rang out among the trees. The person gripped the right side of his chest and gritted his teeth, and took out a rope from his bag that he wrapped around his body. It turned out that a long rope had previously been tied to this remote cliff and was now hanging below it, leading to a stone wall until it ended up near the main road. Moving so fast, the person gripped the rope tightly and fell off the cliff. When criminal investigators rush to the cliff, the,

The butterfly killer broke through five police lines in the forest, injuring seven criminal investigators, and seriously injuring the criminal investigator who served as bait. However, the killer himself has been shot by the criminal investigator, and, in the end, escapes the police line with injuries.

The first round of operations to capture him has failed.