159: Chapter 159 I've been taken advantage of!

Zhang Zhiyang glanced outside the door and smiled, "You know, it's about that matter."

Han Jingyang asked helplessly, "Can I refuse?"

"No."

"Give me a reason I can't refuse."

"The price is very high."

Han Jingyang scratched his head.

This reason was truly sufficient.

Making money is always like this; as long as you pay enough, anything can be done.

Moreover, it wasn't just not a heinous act, it could even be considered upholding justice, so he had absolutely no psychological burden.

It's just that the risk factor is quite high.

Zhang Zhiyang wasn't in a hurry either; he just looked at Han Jingyang with a smile, waiting for his answer.

Han Jingyang sighed and asked, "Is there a time limit?"

"No, but the sooner the better, because no one knows if the killer will strike again."

"I'll give it a try, but I can't guarantee a result."

"That's fine."

"How much help can you provide?"

"Information, intelligence, and necessary logistical support. If needed, I, Xiao Tan, and Old Qin can all help."

"Alright then, let's talk about the price. How much can you give?"

"A top-tier dharma instrument."

Han Jingyang felt even more helpless.

This Zhang fellow was doing it on purpose.

This price wasn't exactly high, but it wasn't low either; it just hit his sweet spot.

He wasn't particularly short on money; he just liked all kinds of dharma instruments.

And it wasn't that he liked the dharma instruments themselves, but rather the surprise of revealing the appraisal results, just like opening a blind box.

dharma instruments are high-end blind boxes; at the very least, you get a small gem.

Top-tier dharma instruments are premium blind boxes; there's a chance to pull a major gem.

Could anyone refuse such blind boxes?

No!

He was the same; he couldn't resist the super strong temptation of top-tier blind boxes.

Zhang Zhiyang had such a firm grip on his little hobby.

Therefore, after hesitating again and again, Han Jingyang still nodded.

Han Jingyang nodded.

Seeing this, Zhang Zhiyang revealed a satisfied smile.

Subsequently, Zhang Zhiyang recounted the case from beginning to end, leaving no detail out, including the identity, information, and investigation results of the victim of the first case. He also showed Han Jingyang the photos and videos taken at the time.

Han Jingyang glanced at them and almost threw up.

Too bloody.

Too disgusting.

They were the kind of photos that could absolutely never appear on public channels; even with mosaics, they couldn't hide that aura of cruelty.

Han Jingyang took a moment to compose himself, swallowing the urge to vomit, before asking, "Are all the crime scenes like this?"

"Yes, self-mutilation, but self-mutilation to this level clearly exceeds the limits of a normal person's ability and willpower."

"You really have absolutely no clues?"

"None. If there were clues, this case wouldn't have dragged on for so long. My subordinates aren't particularly capable, but those above us are. For a case of this level, we can request support. My predecessor requested it, and I have requested it too. Those above have also arranged for experts to take a look, but there were still no clues whatsoever."

"Change your perspective, what kind of ability could achieve this?"

"We've already exhausted that line of thinking. Illusions, charms, possession, drugs—theoretically, all of them could do it, but the scope is still too broad, and there's no way to start. Moreover, folk traditions are numerous and complex; even an ordinary person who knows nothing might have mastered one or a few minor spells. How are we supposed to investigate that?"

"Doesn't Old Qin know divination? Is divination useless too?"

"Useless. For the same case, you can divine dozens of results, and the result is different every time. In Old Qin's words, this is because someone has disrupted the heavenly secrets."

Han Jingyang fell silent.

If even the official forces couldn't find a trace, it could only mean that this matter was truly tricky.

It also meant that the killer was truly extremely good at hiding.

Likewise, it also meant that this matter was truly dangerous.

Thinking of this, he sighed, "I want to back out."

Zhang Zhiyang smiled and shook his head, "You won't."

"Fine, I really won't. However, I need more detailed information, more support, and you cannot rush me. Can you accept that?"

"Yes."

"Then, happy cooperation."

"Happy cooperation."

Han Jingyang and Zhang Zhiyang shook hands, truly finalizing the deal.

As Zhang Zhiyang left, Shi Xiaoya pouted, "Boss, you're too soft-hearted. These people have got you figured out; they knew before they came that you definitely wouldn't refuse. You'll suffer losses in the future like this."

Liu Jing gave a light "hmph," "The boss is kind, and the boss has his own considerations about whether to take a job or not. You don't need to talk nonsense."

Han Jingyang raised his hand.

The two women immediately stopped bickering and both turned their heads to look at Han Jingyang.

Han Jingyang lowered his hand, "I do have my own considerations for this matter. Of course, being soft-hearted is also true. We don't know the others, but Wang Jinliang has met us a few times and even helped us save several million. In terms of both sentiment and reason, I can take on this job."

"But Brother Yang, it's really dangerous."

"It's very dangerous for others, but from now on, I am the dangerous one."

As Han Jingyang said this, a sense of heroic spirit suddenly arose.

With so many top-tier items in his hands, having attributes when he needed them, skills when he needed them, and even many life-extending, healing, or life-saving skills as backup, could he be afraid of someone who hides their head and shows their tail?

If he didn't dare to face a dangerous enemy even with such a huge advantage, then he shouldn't be in this line of work at all; he might as well just obediently be an antique shop owner and drift through life.

Drifting through life is the safest.

Thinking this, he waved his hand, "Let's go, to the scene."

Dongpo Village.

At the entrance of Wang Jinliang's house.

Han Jingyang looked at the men and women in the courtyard who were dressed in plain clothes but had special temperaments, and smiled.

Professionals?

Clearly not Zhang Zhiyang's people.

Should be a higher level.

Their auras were richer, their presence more powerful; they were all experts.

Especially that Old Man wearing a white shirt, gray trousers, and black leather shoes; his aura was even stronger than Zhang Zhiyang's, as if he had a sun hidden inside his body. His aura was scorching and overbearing; clearly, he practiced an extremely rigid and yang technique.

Besides that, there were staff members holding cameras and some tools similar to metal detectors, appearing even more professional.

Village Chief Zhou Jianjun was blocked at the gate. Seeing the three of them, he hurriedly ran over, "Master Han, why are you here?"

As he spoke, he winked and gestured.

Han Jingyang smiled, "I was entrusted by someone to come and take a look."

"It's been sealed off."

"Which unit are they from?"

"I don't know. My superiors just told me to cooperate with them."

"When did they arrive?"

"Just arrived, not even an hour ago."

"Did they order you to do anything?"

"No, they said they'd find me if they needed anything. Very, very overbearing," Zhou Jianjun said cautiously. Clearly, he was somewhat resentful and didn't like their overbearing style.

Han Jingyang nodded, "Shall we find a place to chat?"

Zhou Jianjun hesitated and looked at the courtyard, "This..."

Han Jingyang smiled and suddenly shouted, "Hey Old Man, I need to talk to the Village Chief about something. If you need anything, just call."

The Old Man in the white shirt nodded from afar.

Han Jingyang waved at him and pulled Zhou Jianjun away.