Chapter 95: Gaining the Dragon’s Eye, Knowing the World

The greatest power of the Dragon Eye lies in its ability to observe all things and perform searches.

Upon seeing anyone, the search function can be activated to uncover that person’s roots and background.

High-ranking individuals almost always have information.

Those registered in business records also have data available.

Ordinary people can be traced for when they arrived at which station or airport...

Possessing such a powerful tool, this detective truly becomes unstoppable.

Who sent it?

Long Night!

Yes!

The man outside selling glasses is none other than Long Night.

And Long Night came at his invitation.

He knew she would come, but he did not expect Long Night to bring the Dragon Eye.

The Dragon Eye is not something Long Night can simply give away. It is deeply bound to the Qianlong elite rank. Only a true high-level Qianlong member can break this binding and gift a pair of Dragon Eyes to someone outside the Qianlong “organization.”

That person is clearly the one she mentioned last time.

This is probably a form of transaction.

He refused to enter Qianlong through special channels.

Qianlong sent him the Dragon Eye to aid him in becoming a pivotal figure in the vast world...

As Long Night just said, “These glasses have night vision.”

But this night vision is not what Ding Ruoshui understood; it has a deeper meaning.

Wearing the Dragon Eye allows one to pierce through the thickest darkness!

Not just the night, but the great veil of the world!

It is nighttime now.

Chuyuan Temple is an ancient temple, naturally not lit up like a park with little electric lights hanging from the trees to make the night market bright as day. So outside Chuyuan Temple at night, only a few cars are hidden under the trees, a few people stroll around the square, giving a quiet and serene atmosphere.

Lin Xiaosu’s Heavenly Eye pierces through the night veil; the Dragon Eye synchronizes to track, performing thermal imaging scans.

Combined, they provide a full 360-degree, no blind spot surveillance.

Suddenly, his gaze locks onto a car parked by the wall.

There is someone inside!

Though the car looks empty, the back seat is occupied.

The Dragon Eye scans and searches; Lin Xiaosu’s heartbeat quickens...

The identity of this person is revealed: Deng Qiusheng from the Security Department of Changsheng Group!

Deng Qiusheng has undergone genetic modification!

Through proper channels.

The surgery was performed at Changsheng Hospital.

He was fused with eagle genes, giving him unparalleled eyesight...

In Fengcheng, the appearance of genetically modified humans is highly taboo.

Because Fengcheng is a small place.

The provincial capital is different; many genetically modified individuals live there, and not all are involved in illegal activities. Those who undergo genetic modification through legal means and hold legitimate jobs are not prohibited by the state.

Although there are many genetically modified people in the provincial capital, suddenly encountering a genetically modified individual associated with Changsheng Group outside Chuyuan Temple at night — especially one famed for exceptional vision — sends a very subtle signal...

Lin Xiaosu would bet his yet unpaid 400,000 yuan fee that the fish have taken the bait.

Meanwhile, near South Lake Bay, in an elegant villa’s courtyard, a man in his forties sits beneath a large tree, glasses perched on his nose, gazing blankly at the sky.

His name is Zhou Yibo, a senior researcher at Changsheng Group.

He was once the deputy project lead to Ding Lizhong, the chief expert of Changsheng Group, jointly responsible for the biochip project.

Why “once”?

Because this project has been temporarily halted following the mutant spider murder case.

The project is currently stranded.

Though not officially terminated, it is only a matter of time before a formal notice arrives...

For the past two months, he has remained at the villa, with no work assignments and nowhere to go. Though his salary and bonuses continue, theoretically an ideal situation for an employee, this is not what a research expert who cares about life’s meaning wants.

While these thoughts churned in his mind, the branches above suddenly stirred.

A giant spider appeared.

A soft “shh” sound...

Zhou Yibo’s eyes snapped open wide as a steel claw, forged like bronze, pierced through the back of his head. The claw, dripping blood and brain matter, became a horn protruding from his forehead.

The claw suddenly retracted.

Zhou Yibo collapsed to the ground, shattering the tea set before him.

A woman rushed out of the villa, and upon seeing the grisly scene, her piercing scream tore through the night.

Wailing...

Police cars were dispatched.

More than one batch.

On South Lake Avenue, Shen Yinchuan, captain of Jiangcheng’s Criminal Investigation Team, wore a grim expression, his thick brows furrowed deeply.

He had heard preliminary reports from the officers who arrived earlier and already formed a judgment.

At the scene, control was established; Zhou Yibo’s corpse remained there. Several forensic doctors conducted an urgent examination. An ambulance stood by, but there was no point: Zhou’s head was completely destroyed. Unless a celestial healer appeared, no examination was needed.

“What’s the situation?” Shen Yinchuan parted the police tape and strode forward.

“Captain Shen, it’s exactly the same as the last spider murder case!”

“Captain Shen!” An officer ran out from the house, “We’ve obtained surveillance footage — it’s the spider murder case!”

He held out a tablet and opened it.

It contained footage copied from the courtyard.

Zhou Yibo’s villa was equipped with surveillance.

Though the footage was unclear due to night, the terrifying shadow pouncing from the tree and the claw piercing Zhou Yibo was clearly visible.

This was the very mutant spider murder case they had investigated before.

“Any movement from the three mutant spiders?”

After the last murder, the three mutant spiders were kept in reinforced steel cages within Changsheng Group’s laboratory, with police surveillance.

“The three mutant spiders showed no activity. This time, it’s not them,” Deputy Captain Xu Tao said. “Perhaps this proves our worst fear: that the person cultivating mutant spiders has more than just those three!”

“That person...” Shen Yinchuan’s gaze rose slowly. “Immediately verify Ding Lizhong’s whereabouts at this time!”

“The signal shielding at the Ding family villa is intact,” a police officer reported.

“Dispatch immediately. Send someone to the Ding family villa. I don’t want answers about whether the signal is intact. I want Ding Lizhong’s exact location this moment!”

“Captain Shen, someone says Ding Ruoshui’s car is currently parked outside Chuyuan Temple.”

Shen Yinchuan’s whole body jolted. “Right now? At Chuyuan Temple? Let’s go!”

He turned and got into the police car outside...

Rushing to Chuyuan Temple immediately...

His heart burned with anger.

All evidence from the last murder case pointed to Ding Lizhong, but since he was a renowned scientist and business magnate, the arrest application was rejected.

This time, if Ding Lizhong managed to escape the signal shielding at the moment the mutant spider murder occurred, let’s see how you justify him!

A scientist, a business magnate — so what?

Do they possess privileges above the law?

I, Shen Yinchuan, refuse to believe that!

Outside Chuyuan Temple, Lin Xiaosu and Ding Ruoshui were still waiting.

Inside Chuyuan Temple, in a meditation room, Ding Lizhong was engaged in conversation.

Seeking an audience with Master Huikong, the talk was genuine.

He sincerely sought guidance from Master Huikong.

They had a friendship.

One that could be traced back decades.

At that time, Master Huikong was a provincial government secretary, not yet a “Master.” Ding Lizhong was a university professor preparing to enter industry, and Changsheng Group was just founded.

Even then, Master Huikong had some Buddhist insight.

He once asked Ding Lizhong a question: “Do you believe in yourself?”

Ding answered, “I do!”

“Since you already believe in yourself, why do you seek the trust of others?”

This statement shaped Ding Lizhong’s life path.

Indeed, since I believe my technology can succeed, why hesitate or care about others’ opinions?

He resolutely resigned his professorship and plunged into Changsheng Group.

In the long years that followed, he developed a close friendship with Master Huikong and witnessed this guide’s rise from secretary to chief secretary, then to Master Huikong...

Tonight, in a quiet room, three cups of clear tea, and a heart full of melancholy...

Master Huikong slowly raised his gaze: “Do you believe in the natural order and justice?”

“I do!”

Master Huikong said, “The natural order still exists, justice still remains. The pure remain pure, the impure remain impure!”

Another profound statement.

Ding Lizhong scratched his head: “Master, your words once guided me. Now, could you... could you use your Buddhist connections to clear this overwhelming darkness for me?”

His meaning was clear.

He was asking Master Huikong for a favor, to use his influence to resolve Ding’s predicament.

Master Huikong smiled: “You have stayed long in the mortal world; you are no longer as clear as before.”

“This makes me somewhat ashamed,” Ding said.

Master Huikong replied, “I have said, the natural order still exists, justice still remains. The pure remain pure, the impure remain impure! If you are pure, why need others to cleanse you? If you are inherently impure, how can others wash you clean? If dirt could be cleansed from nothing, where would justice and the natural order be?”

Ding Lizhong stood: “Thank you for your comfort, Master.”

“Amitabha! Please, go forth!”

Ding Lizhong left the meditation room, stepped out of Chuyuan Temple, and approached the car outside...

Suddenly, four police officers came shoulder to shoulder.

The foremost bore three shining police stars on his shoulder.

He stepped directly in front of Ding Lizhong: “Ding Lizhong, we meet again!”

Ding Lizhong’s heart jolted: “Captain Shen! Why... why are you here?”

Shen Yinchuan smiled faintly: “That’s what I want to ask you—why are you here?”

Ding Lizhong furrowed his brows slightly: “I came to visit an old friend at Chuyuan Temple. That’s not illegal, is it?”

“Visiting old friends is naturally legal, but coincidentally, while you were disguising yourself at the South Lake villa, the mutant spider murder case occurred again.”

Ding Lizhong trembled all over: “What?”

Shen Yinchuan stared into his eyes: “You put on a shocked face, but strangely, I can tell you’re not truly shocked!”

A great turmoil churned in Ding Lizhong’s heart...

He was not a professional actor; his acting skills were poor.

Today, he went out carrying his son-in-law’s clever plan.

While talking with Master Huikong, he was also pondering whether the mutant spider murder would really happen.

Now he knew.

It really happened.

Its occurrence confirmed his son-in-law’s astonishing prediction and made the plan truly successful.

Therefore, his shock was not genuine.

This feigned, half-hearted shock seemed to reveal his hand immediately before the Jiangcheng Criminal Investigation Team captain.