116: Chapter 116 The Final Mission, The Massacre of a Entire Family

In the following few days, Lin Yuan continuously accepted missions, frantically earning points, and was close to meeting the credit requirement for graduation.

He clicked open the mission acceptance page and scrolled through the missions listed.

"I still need 30 more credits. Let's see if there's a mission worth over 30 points," Lin Yuan thought to himself.

As expected, a newly posted mission caught Lin Yuan's attention.

It was another warrant mission posted by the City Lord's Mansion. This one offered exactly 30 credits and involved a massacre...

According to the mission description, Lin Yuan roughly understood that in Jing County within the capital's jurisdiction, the An Family, consisting of over a hundred people, had been wiped out overnight.

No useful clues were left at the scene. The Capital City Lord's Mansion generally suspected two factions that had conflicts with the An Family. This mission was to capture the main figures of those two factions.

Lin Yuan immediately frowned. Over a hundred people wiped out just like that. The perpetrator was truly ruthless.

"I'll take this mission. The credits are high enough, and such a ruthless person has piqued my curiosity. I really want to see what kind of deep-seated hatred could lead someone to annihilate an entire family."

Having made up his mind, Lin Yuan decisively clicked the accept button and set off for Jing County.

When Lin Yuan stepped out of the light rail station, he saw the City Lord's Mansion vehicles parked in the square.

Lin Yuan arrived at the parking area and surprisingly saw an acquaintance.

"Brother Lin, it's you! This is great, haha..." Cao Yabin laughed heartily as he approached.

Lin Yuan also smiled. The two bumped fists, appearing very friendly.

"Oh, Captain Cao. And who is this?"

A frivolous voice sounded, followed by a pale young man walking over, accompanied by two followers.

All three were wearing the combat uniforms of the Mercenary Guild. Lin Yuan immediately frowned.

It really seemed like wherever he went, he ran into these bastards from the Mercenary Guild. He hoped they wouldn't court death.

"Haha... Young Master Luan, let me introduce you. This is Lin Yuan, an outstanding student from Qing University. He has gone on missions with me before. Brother Lin is quite skilled at solving cases. With his help this time, we will definitely save a lot of effort."

"Brother Lin, this is Young Master Luan. He is the son of Minister Luan from the Mercenary Guild. Minister Luan is second only to the Vice President in the Capital's Mercenary Guild and holds a pivotal position."

Cao Yabin quickly introduced both parties.

That Young Master Luan immediately held his head high arrogantly. With the power of his Luan Family, he naturally wouldn't pay attention to a mere Qing University student.

"Hehe... A student? Captain Cao, I'm not criticizing you, but what use is bringing students along? They only drag us down and know nothing."

"Kid, you better behave yourself and not interfere with our investigation. Just follow along obediently," Young Master Luan said disdainfully, not even looking properly at Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan scoffed, "Heh... Idiot!"

"What did you say? Are you looking to die?!"

Young Master Luan's eyes widened instantly, and rage flared up. A mere student dared to insult him?

"You're the one looking to die!"

Lin Yuan was about to deliver a resounding slap. He already had a bad impression of these mercenaries, and this guy was actively seeking trouble.

Just as the two were about to fight, Captain Cao immediately stood between them, acting as a peacemaker.

"Young Master Luan, Brother Lin, don't fight! We are all on the same side, on the same side! Can you give me some face? We are all working for the case, don't get so angry. Calm down, calm down..."

"Hmph! Captain Cao, I can give you face this time, but let me make myself clear: if he dares to provoke me again, don't blame me for not giving you face!" Young Master Luan snorted coldly.

"He won't, he won't. I guarantee Brother Lin won't provoke you again,"

Cao Yabin said, quickly pulling Lin Yuan aside.

"Brother Lin, he's an idiot, but the Luan Family is powerful. If you can tolerate it, please bear with it. Consider it giving your old brother some face, okay?"

Hearing this, Lin Yuan said calmly, "Alright, Brother Cao, I'll give you face. But if he seeks death again, don't blame me for not warning you beforehand."

"Ah, that's more like it. Let's go, we're heading to the scene,"

Afterward, everyone got into the car and drove toward the An Family residence in Jing County. Cao Yabin knew that Lin Yuan needed to survey the scene first when handling a case.

Upon arriving at the An Family compound, everyone walked into the courtyard.

It was a manor covering over ten thousand square meters, filled with traces of smashing and fighting everywhere, showing just how tragic the scene must have been.

"Captain Cao, why are we here? Aren't we going directly to arrest people?" Young Master Luan said impatiently.

"Young Master Luan, you might not know, but Brother Lin needs to survey the scene first when handling a case. Then he can pinpoint the culprit accurately, saving us the trouble of arresting people twice,"

Cao Yabin explained.

"Pinpoint the culprit accurately? Captain Cao, you're exaggerating. What case can a student solve? Don't be fooled by him," Young Master Luan said disdainfully.

He then looked at Lin Yuan, "Kid, you better have some skill, otherwise if you delay our time, we'll charge double the fee."

"Don't worry, Young Master Luan. Brother Lin is an expert. Please wait a moment," Cao Yabin could only force a smile.

Lin Yuan saw numerous human soul bodies floating throughout the manor and immediately frowned.

Seeing so many human soul bodies, this was the first time he had seen them in reality, having only encountered them in the Spirit Devouring Banner before. He couldn't help but be shocked.

So many people died at once. The murderer was truly ruthless.

Without further thought, Lin Yuan activated the [Spirit Devouring] skill, and in an instant, all the soul bodies were swallowed by Lin Yuan.

After reviewing the memories, Lin Yuan instantly became somewhat furious. Was it for such a reason that they annihilated an entire family?

"Brother Lin, how is it? Did you figure anything out? Regarding the An Family's enemies, there truly aren't any. However, there are two business rivals: one is the Cui Family, and the other is the Fan Family. Are the culprits members of these two families?" Cao Yabin asked from the side.

"Neither..."

Lin Yuan shook his head. Looking at the surprised Cao Yabin, Lin Yuan slowly said, "It's the Song Family!"

"The Song Family? How is that possible? The Song Family has always been on good terms with the An Family," Cao Yabin was very confused.

"You'll have to ask the Song Family for the specific reason. Let's go, Brother Cao, to the Song Family."

Lin Yuan turned and left the manor. He actually already knew the reason, but if he revealed it directly, it would seem too fantastical and lead to questions about how he knew. It was better to let the Song Family reveal it.

Cao Yabin pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Everyone, to the Song Family!"

"Yes!"

The Mansion Soldiers of the City Lord's Mansion responded and turned to leave. Only Young Master Luan and four mercenaries remained motionless.

"I say, Captain Cao, wasn't it the Cui Family and the Fan Family? Why is there a Song Family now? Are you sure you want to listen to that kid? If we arrest the wrong people and waste time, the commission will double," Young Master Luan said with a sneer.

Cao Yabin recalled Lin Yuan's miraculous methods in solving cases before, gritted his teeth, and said, "I trust Brother Lin. If time is wasted, I will compensate you with double the commission."

"Fine! Captain Cao, you said that. I didn't force you, hahahaha... Guys, let's get in the car. Captain Cao is treating us to extra food tonight!"

"Roger that, Young Master Luan!"

The mercenaries followed Young Master Luan and swaggered onto the car...