301: Chapter 301 The title of serial killer was stolen?

Midnight Forest Bar, VIP Lounge on the Second Floor.

Soft and soothing jazz flowed through the air, and the dim, yellowish lighting illuminated the room, making it intimate and full of style.

Fang Cheng lazily sank into the soft genuine leather sofa, casually looking around the cleaned environment.

Xu Hao, on the other hand, acted like the most attentive waiter, carefully taking out a bottle of red wine with a slightly yellowed label from the wine cabinet.

The words "Château Lafite Rothschild 1982" on the bottle shone brilliantly under the light.

"Boss, try this. 1982 Lafite, I specifically saved it for you!"

Xu Hao grinned, revealing a flattering smile, while dexterously opening the cork of the wine bottle with a corkscrew.

The rich aroma of wine instantly filled the air.

He carefully poured a drink for Fang Cheng, a full large cup that was almost overflowing.

That posture made it seem like he wanted to serve Fang Cheng like an ancestor.

Fang Cheng crossed his legs, casually picked up the heavy goblet, and looked at this quite famous foreign wine with a bit of curiosity.

The dark red wine in the cup rippled with a charming luster under the light, resembling thick blood.

"It is indeed a good wine!"

Fang Cheng couldn't help praising.

Hearing this, Xu Hao showed a look of complacency on his face, thinking that the boss knew his goods.

However, the scene in the next second made his mouth wide open instantly.

Gulp——

Fang Cheng did not pretend like those rich people by shaking, smelling, and tasting the wine first; instead, he directly raised his head and gulped it down in one go, sending more than half a cup of wine into his belly.

"Hmm, it's alright, quite thirst-quenching."

Fang Cheng smacked his lips, as if what he drank was just ordinary grape juice.

Xu Hao watched from the side with the corners of his eyes twitching constantly.

This gulp cost at least twenty thousand yuan! Just chugged it down like that?

His heart was bleeding, but his face still maintained a flattering smile.

Fang Cheng seemed completely unaware of Xu Hao's abnormality, and poured himself another full cup on his own.

Then, he slowly opened his mouth to ask:

"During our last contact, you said that high-level expert who was going against the Noah Organization, has there been any clue about him?"

Hearing this, Xu Hao instantly perked up, hurriedly leaned forward, and began his performance of claiming credit:

"Boss, you have no idea!"

"In order to scout out this news, I spent an immense amount of effort, took huge risks, and endured unimaginable pressure within the organization, before I managed to get my hands on the first-hand information..."

He spoke with flying spittle and endlessly, practically looking like he wanted to talk for a whole night.

Fang Cheng frowned slightly and impatiently interrupted him:

"Get to the point."

Xu Hao was choked for a moment, smiled sheepishly, and quickly put away his boastful posture.

Then he lowered his voice and said mysteriously:

"Boss, do you remember that murder demon I mentioned to you that day?"

"The murder demon?"

Fang Cheng's hand holding the wine glass paused slightly.

"It's that super perverted murder demon who bloodbathed Wu Shihao's branch and slaughtered over two hundred people alone at the warehouse dock!"

Xu Hao widened his eyes with an expression of 'you actually forgot', then slapped his thigh fiercely and said with sudden realization:

"I only figured it out now that the formidable character whom the organization dispatched so much manpower to hunt down everywhere is him!"

Hearing this, Fang Cheng's gaze condensed slightly.

The fingers holding the wine glass tightened involuntarily, and the wine in the cup rippled with a subtle circle.

Xu Hao did not notice the change in Fang Cheng's expression. Immersed in his own discovery, he continued to describe vividly:

"Boss, you don't know, this murder demon's strength is simply outrageously strong, and his combat record is terrifyingly scary!"

"Not only did he slaughter those two hundred or so people of the Red Tiger Gang at the warehouse dock, even a high-ranking minister from our organization's upper echelon suffered a huge loss under his hands. It is said that a very important task was ruined by him, and that minister was thus punished by the board of directors."

Xu Hao paused, seemed to remember something, and added:

"Right, Boss, didn't I tell you that the captain I previously followed suddenly disappeared before New Year's Eve?"

"Now it has finally been investigated clearly, it was this murder demon who wiped him out, and moreover, it wasn't just one person who was killed, an entire Special Investigation Team was completely annihilated!"

Listening to Xu Hao's account, Fang Cheng's eyes were deep as he slowly asked:

"Have you guys figured out his identity? What is his name, what does he look like?"

Hearing this, Xu Hao immediately showed a troubled look on his face:

"This... I haven't figured it out yet. After all, it involves the organization's operational secrets. As a low-level minor boss, it's hard for me to access such core information."

He tried hard to recall, and then added:

"However, I heard from a friend of mine in the action group that that murder demon has a very special habit, which is that he likes to wear masks when killing. Sometimes it's a black mask, sometimes it's white, and he has never revealed his true appearance, so no one knew who on earth he was before."

"However..."

Xu Hao changed the subject and lowered his voice:

"The Noah Organization accidentally obtained a key clue this time, which is why they dispatched a large amount of manpower to continuously pursue the investigation."

"Based on the previous few tentative contacts and the evidence we have grasped, there is at least an eighty percent certainty to confirm the true identity of that murder demon."

"Now, they are just waiting to dispatch experts from the headquarters, preparing to carry out... well, you know."

Fang Cheng's gaze flickered, and with a guiding tone, he continued to ask:

"Is that person a member of the Special Investigation Team, or someone from a large plutocrat Family?"

Xu Hao shook his head:

"I heard he only came from a declining small Family. Boss, think about it, with just this little manpower our organization has in Dongdu City, how would we dare to easily provoke those local behemoths."

"I see."

Fang Cheng nodded, looking thoughtful.

Xu Hao hesitated, peered at Fang Cheng's expression, and asked carefully:

"Boss, do you... do you know this murder demon?"

"Why do you say that?"

Fang Cheng put down the wine glass and looked at him calmly.

Xu Hao felt a bit creeped out by Fang Cheng's look, and quickly waved his hand:

"Nothing, I was just asking casually, just asking casually."

Fang Cheng shook his head indifferently: "Don't know him."

"That's good, that's good!"

Xu Hao obviously breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile piled up on his face again:

"Boss, don't worry, you only taught a few blind punks of the Red Tiger Gang a lesson before. The higher-ups won't care at all about such small matters."

"They are all staring at that murder demon now. As long as we fool the person in charge of the investigation, everything will be fine."

Fang Cheng ignored his comfort and instead gave him a new task:

"Next, you need to figure out the information on the main experts deployed by the Noah Organization in Dongdu City, their identities and specific abilities, the more detailed the better."

"Yes, Boss, guaranteed to complete the mission!"

Xu Hao immediately straightened his back and patted his chest to guarantee.

Seeing that Fang Cheng seemed quite satisfied with his performance this time, Xu Hao rolled his eyes and took the opportunity to say with a shameless face:

"Well... Boss, look, I have already started cultivating that... 'Great Sun Burning Body Technique', and I feel that my mental aspect is still a bit unstable. Can you give me some specific guidance?"

Fang Cheng glanced at him and nodded with a pretense of profoundness.

Then, drawing on the method of Qigong Visualization, he taught Xu Hao the method of how to concentrate his mind, eliminate distractions, and some small tips to stabilize his emotions.

The two discussed back and forth just like that.

Of course.

Rather than a discussion, it was more like Fang Cheng applying what he learned on the fly, gradually enriching the theoretical system of a Cultivation Technique.

Chatting along, Fang Cheng's heart moved slightly, and he suddenly asked again:

"I heard that the Noah Organization has a very magical potion that can not only eliminate mental symptoms, but also suppress injuries to a certain extent and accelerate the body's recovery speed?"

"Boss, are you talking about the 'Touch of the Revealer' injection?"

Hearing this, Xu Hao immediately showed a look of surprise on his face:

"Your news is really well-informed. This kind of potion was just successfully developed within our organization and has been promoted for less than half a year. It is very strictly controlled. Unless carrying out a mission, even official members like us find it very hard to get our hands on it!"

Seeing Fang Cheng show a look of doubt, Xu Hao then explained in detail:

"This 'Touch of the Revealer', although very effective as a temporary recovery potion, can actually only play a short-term suppressing role for mental problems and cannot eradicate them fundamentally."

"Moreover, this thing has strong side effects, which will overdraw the body's potential and is addictive. Once the medicinal effect passes or it is stopped, if the mental illness relapses, it will be even more severe than before."

He listed all sorts of horrifying hazards and side effects, making Fang Cheng frown slightly and couldn't help raising a question:

"Since there are so many side effects, why still promote it within the organization?"

Xu Hao sighed, his tone carrying a bit of helplessness and mockery:

"Because this is inherently a weapon used by Noah's high-level board of directors to control us low-level personnel and cadres. Once used, it is very hard to get rid of."

Fang Cheng looked at Xu Hao with some surprise.

He didn't expect this guy to see things quite thoroughly in some aspects, not as simple and honest as he appeared on the surface.

So he asked curiously:

"Oh, as a newcomer, how do you know such inside information?"

Hearing this, Xu Hao showed a trace of bitterness on his face and did not explain directly, only vaguely responding:

"Some things... after experiencing a lot, you naturally understand."

Seeing this, Fang Cheng did not force him anymore, guessing it involved some unspeakable secrets he was unwilling to mention.

The two were silent for a moment, and the atmosphere in the private room was slightly dull.

Fang Cheng suddenly had a whim and said:

"Xu Hao, do you know some relatively reliable friends? Especially those inside the Noah Organization who are also facing mental distress."

Xu Hao was slightly stunned, having somewhat understood Fang Cheng's meaning, and asked tentatively:

"Boss, you mean... you want to help them solve their mental problems as well?"

Fang Cheng nodded, which was considered an acquiescence.

Hearing this, Xu Hao's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said:

"Yes, Boss, among the low-level personnel of the Noah Organization, there are quite a few whose mental states have problems due to various reasons."

"However, speaking of honest people who have a relatively good relationship with me and are trustworthy, I still need to ponder and screen them."

"There's no rush for this matter."

Fang Cheng exhorted: "You observe in secret first, figure out the other party's character and background, and then inadvertently reveal a bit of tone to see their reactions."

"If they are indeed reliable and have this willingness, I will consider contacting them secretly."

Speaking of this, Fang Cheng paused and said in an unfathomable tone:

"You must remember, the Cultivation Technique of our School is only taught to predestined persons. Those villains with crooked minds and bad character must absolutely not be introduced into our School's gate."

Hearing the two words "School", Xu Hao's eyes instantly widened into round circles, and his face was filled with unbelievable excitement.

This was the first time he heard Fang Cheng personally admit that there was a greater force behind him.

Big Boss, you finally admitted it!

His heart was wild with joy, as if he had already seen the bright future of getting rid of the Noah Organization's control and completely solving his mental illness, and his confidence instantly skyrocketed.

Amidst Xu Hao's somewhat incoherent farewells with excitement, Fang Cheng quietly left the bar and melted into the darkness.

Midnight was deep, and the hustle and bustle of the city had long faded away.

Only streetlights cast long shadows on the street, and cars occasionally speeding past broke this tranquility.

Fang Cheng passed through the alley and walked on the sidewalk.

Recalling Xu Hao's look just now, who wished he could kowtow and bow, patting his chest to guarantee that he would recruit more "predestined persons" for the "School", the corner of Fang Cheng's mouth couldn't help curving slightly upwards.

Suddenly feeling that he was a bit like a Jianghu quack doctor posting small ads on the street, claiming to cure all diseases and specialize in difficult and miscellaneous diseases.

However, putting aside these bantering thoughts.

This initial experiment of carrying out "Mind Resonance" with Xu Hao had quite satisfactory results.

Fang Cheng had basically determined one of the effective mechanisms for achieving "Mind Resonance".

When both parties were in a relatively focused and mentally vacant state, such as both undergoing Meditation or concentrated thinking.

At this time, Fang Cheng, as the dominant party, could use the ability of "Mind Resonance" to amplify the fluctuation effect of his own Mental Energy.

Thus actively guiding the target, adjusting the mental state, making the consciousness frequencies of the two closer and converging, and finally establishing a stable mental connection.

In Fang Cheng's view, the key to this mechanism lay in erecting a "Dao marker" that was eye-catching and bright enough.

Just like the situation just now.

When Fang Cheng was immersed in Meditation, fused with the Flame of Spirituality, and incarnated into a lighthouse.

If Xu Hao happened to be thinking of him, chanting his name, or visualizing his image.

Then the consciousness frequencies of both parties might reach a subtle fit at a certain moment.

When this fit reached a certain degree.

Xu Hao could see the lighthouse light manifested by Fang Cheng in the darkness.

Fang Cheng also had a probability of capturing the consciousness fluctuations generated by the other party.

The specific success rate should be related to the distance between the two parties and the strength of their respective mental energies.

Anyway, this could be said to be the simplest and most natural way to establish a mental connection.

After all, even ordinary people sometimes feel a response when talked about behind their backs, sneeze, or suddenly experience a whim.

Fang Cheng's mental attribute was as high as 50 points, and his perception ability far exceeded ordinary people, naturally even more so.

Even if the Mental Energy of the connected target was a bit weaker, it didn't matter too much.

As long as Fang Cheng's own mental attribute was powerful enough, it was like having a high-power lighthouse and radar in the dark and boundless Sea of Consciousness, able to more easily capture those weak signals drifting from afar.

During the previous experimental process, Xu Hao didn't actually enter a deep Meditation state.

At most, he just barely touched the level of Elementary tranquility, and even fell asleep.

But even so, Fang Cheng still successfully established a preliminary mental connection with him and exerted influence.

Walking on the midnight street, the evening breeze blew across his face, bringing a trace of coolness.

Not far away, those skyscrapers stood tall in the night, and their glass curtain walls reflected the neon lights.

Like silent giants in a reinforced concrete forest.

Fang Cheng's heart stirred, summoning the panel, and his gaze fell on two skills not far from upgrading.

[Running lv0 (79/100)]

[Sanda lv2 (431/500)]

Next, besides continuing to deepen the ability of Mind Resonance and giving play to its role,

the main direction of improvement would be these two seemingly ordinary skills.

The body is the capital of revolution, no matter how many magical abilities one has mastered.

A strong physique and combat skills are still one's most reliable reliance in this perilous dark world!