64: Chapter 63 Citywide Manhunt

"Is everything set up?"

"Yes, the perimeter blockade has been set up."

In Nanshan Street, there were already dense rows of police officers setting up defenses, with a large number of heavily armed paramilitary police constantly standing guard.

Many onlookers stopped to watch with curiosity from time to time, or took out their phones to film videos for Douyin, and some local reporters could even be seen in the crowd with eyes gleaming.

Watching the crowd gathering around, Director Lu frowned and instructed Captain Zheng of the paramilitary police brigade nearby: "Old Zheng, could you please have your brothers disperse the crowd?"

Upon hearing this, Old Zheng grinned and jokingly scolded: "Director Lu, if I recall correctly, this operation is being led by us and Captain Zhang from the criminal police. You're the bureau chief, can't you just arrange for your own officers to handle it?"

"Why are you still talking about that now? It's all the same, besides, you paramilitary police have more manpower." Director Lu felt helpless but still arranged for personnel to guide the crowd away.

"This time, it really is your Nanshan Police Station that made the major contribution. How exactly did you discover this guy?" Captain Zheng asked curiously.

The reason for such a big commotion this time was naturally because they had obtained the trail of that mysterious serial killer.

Being praised made Director Lu quite happy. He puffed out his slightly plump belly and said with a chuckle: "Sigh, it was all thanks to Captain Zhang. He talked about something like 'from the inside out,' suggesting that the killer's next target was likely that young man named Li Changsheng.

So, we set up multiple surveillance points in the residential area near Li Changsheng, and we had people monitoring them twenty-four hours a day.

In the end, our information department officers locked onto the target by comparing the killer's figure and appearance from several instances."

It must be said that in modern society, once the criminal's motive and direction are determined, finding the culprit is really not difficult.

At least they had a direction now, unlike before, when they were like headless flies, not knowing where to start.

"Sigh, it hasn't been easy. After several months, we've finally caught this guy. At the last meeting, we were given a real dressing down by the city leadership."

As Captain Zheng spoke, Director Lu, standing to the side, felt a sense of shared sorrow.

Indeed, having such a dangerous individual within their jurisdiction, with such a high frequency of crimes and such extreme arrogance, was a nightmare.

This is one of the top high-tech zones in the country, and the wealthy people here are no less than those in Shanghai. Now, quite a few big shots have expressed their concerns to the leadership about this.

If the leaders are annoyed, those of them at the bottom won't have a good time.

"Heh, this time won't be in vain. Once we catch this big fish, we can all atone for our past failures, and maybe we'll even be commended for it."

Director Lu was in an exceptionally good mood now, and the gloom that had been hanging over him for so long was swept away.

"Director Lu, right?"

Just then, a group of tough, resolute men wearing black combat uniforms walked over from not far away. Their faces looked chiseled—not that their facial structures were all the same, but it was a certain temperament.

The man in the lead was around thirty years old with a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, exuding a military aura.

"This is..." Seeing this person, Director Lu looked at the group in surprise.

"Heh, Director Lu, and Captain Zhang, this is Captain Liu, Liu Zhongjun, from our brother unit in the SWAT team!"

Captain Zheng introduced them with a serious expression: "This operation is very dangerous. I believe everyone knows the background of this criminal, so we cannot treat him like an ordinary prisoner.

Even though no firearms have been found on this person so far, our level of caution regarding him must be raised several notches; we can even open fire if necessary!

Captain Liu used to be with the garrison, and his men are all veterans with their own specialties. I believe that with their intervention, the operation will be much safer."

Hearing Captain Zheng's explanation, both Director Lu and Captain Zhang nodded.

Everyone understood the danger level of this matter; it was said that even the city leadership was closely monitoring it.

Before this operation, Director Lu had also instructed his subordinates to be sure to pay attention to safety.

"Yes, with Captain Liu joining us, I believe this will be much safer. However, still be careful, and you may open fire if necessary!"

At this moment, some sharp-eyed onlookers were even more shocked to see this scene.

In Nanshan, it was rare to even see paramilitary police on a daily basis, as the safety level had always been very high. This time, it was truly strange.

Paramilitary police were one thing, but this time even SWAT teams had appeared.

And adding it all up, there were probably no fewer than two or three hundred people, each one heavily armed and fully equipped.

"Di... Director Lu!"

Just as Director Lu Feiming and the others were discussing the arrest plan, a police officer responsible for setting up the cordon ran over in a hurry.

"What happened?"

Seeing the young man covered in sweat, it was clear he had rushed over as fast as he could.

"Director Lu, it's like this: we just discovered there was a small path that hadn't been cordoned off. Just now, the brothers in charge of monitoring at the bureau said that a few minutes ago, a citizen happened to enter this path and is now in conflict with the criminal!"

Hearing the young officer's words, Director Lu felt as if his brain was about to explode.

Veins were bulging on his forehead, cold sweat began to emerge rapidly, and Director Lu felt his hands trembling.

"How on earth are you doing your job!?!"

With a roar, Director Lu's emotions eased slightly.

He also understood that a place like Shenzhen was not like others; there were too many urban villages here, and the roads between building blocks and residential areas were intricate and complex.

Furthermore, Nanshan had been too peaceful for too long; such incidents never happened, which led to a lack of drills.

"Quick! Quick! Captain Zheng, Captain Liu, Captain Zhang, the situation has changed. A civilian has entered the encirclement. The criminal may have already committed another crime, or he might have taken another hostage!"

Director Lu knew that now was not the time to dwell on accountability. He waved his hand and said: "Notify everyone, the arrest operation begins early!"

Hearing this, Captain Zhang, Captain Liu, and Captain Zheng all nodded and began to mobilize personnel quickly.

They had heard what happened just now. If another life were lost, even if the arrest were successful, it would be a major failure.

To let someone commit another crime while surrounded by so many people was simply a slap in the face to all of them.

Da da da da! Soon, the sound of dense combat boots stepping on the ground rang out. The sound was not loud, but it was very urgent and dense.

— — Three minutes ago — —

Watching the opponent who had only changed into a windbreaker, Li Changsheng's heart sank to the bottom.

"You knew I was looking for you? That's right, you are also a martial artist. To have such skills at such a young age, you and I are the same kind of person!"

The man spoke slowly, his voice as hoarse as ever, with a feeling that made one's teeth ache.

"I am not the same kind of person as you!"

Li Changsheng stopped, keeping a distance of about five meters from the other person, his spirit becoming highly focused.

Hearing this, the man was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Heh, that's true, you are indeed a little different from me."

As he spoke, he pulled down his mask, revealing a face full of burn scars from a raging fire.

And at his throat, there was a scar left by a blade.