Who wants to become a god? Aren't you all forcing me?

#296 - Chapter 295 Half Brothers

“These have been carefully selected. The reason this Resurgent never commits two crimes in the same school, I suspect, is because he doesn't want to cause too much panic. After all, if people keep disappearing from a school one after another, the public outcry would be terrifying.

With a large public outcry, society would naturally panic. In that case, the Federation would only send more people to hunt him down, and I believe that's a scene he doesn't want to see.

Besides that, I feel like the novelty might also be a factor. Compared to picking over the same school again and again, changing schools would definitely be more interesting, like opening a blind box.” A glint flashed in Li Chenqiu's eyes.

Xiang Nanzhi nodded in agreement, “That makes sense, but you still haven't answered my question from earlier. How can you be sure that the Resurgent will choose his next target at the location you mentioned?”

Li Chenqiu lowered his head slightly, “Apart from being underage, these missing girls only have one thing in common: they are all female students. Besides schools, I can't think of any other place where he could accurately avoid two disappearances happening at the same school.”

“That's true, but relying on luck like this is a bit too far-fetched. What if the Resurgent switches to middle schools later? Before long, Huang Jianhua might catch him before you do.”

Li Chenqiu raised his head, fixed his gaze on Xiang Nanzhi, and revealed a meaningful smile.

Xiang Nanzhi stared at Li Chenqiu warily, “You… what do you want to do?”

“Brother Xiang, I know you're good at tracking and hiding. Could you help me keep an eye on Huang Jianhua and the Law Enforcers from the Fourth District? If they find any trace of the Resurgent, we'll go straight there and intercept him. Wouldn't that be fun!”

A flattering smile appeared on the corner of Li Chenqiu's mouth.

Xiang Nanzhi crossed his arms and righteously rejected Li Chenqiu's suggestion, “We're not related…”

“What do you mean we're not related!” Li Chenqiu interrupted Xiang Nanzhi, “You're my Brother Xiang! Although we're not blood-related, that doesn't stop us from becoming sworn brothers!”

“Why are you so shameless!”

“When did expressing true feelings become shameless?”

“Then… then you have to give me some benefits, right? I'm a Tenth-Order Resurgent, working for free every day. If word gets out, where will I put my face?” Xiang Nanzhi said hesitantly.

“Live with me in a big villa, I'll cover all your food and accommodation. In the future, if anyone asks how your time at the Star Plucking Academy is, you can say you took in a Law Enforcement Captain as your lackey. That should give you some face, right!” Li Chenqiu put on a difficult-to-concede expression.

Xiang Nanzhi raised his head, stroked his chin, and the corners of his mouth slowly curved up, “That does sound pretty impressive.”

…

The sky was gray, and the morning breeze carried the coolness of the night, brushing against the faces of passersby.

After a night of training, Li Chenqiu had already grasped the essence of the word "cute." After transforming into a little girl, the way he walked was even more like an elementary school student.

Every frown and smile was full of youthful vigor and exuberance. There wasn't a trace of the turbidity polluted by homework in his eyes, they were incomparably clear. If there was a standard for elementary school students, it should be Li Chenqiu.

“Xihua Elementary School.”

Li Chenqiu stood on the hotel balcony, his figure swayed, and he transformed into a bird, flying out of the window, leaving Xiang Nanzhi alone in the dim room.

“Haa~~~”

A long yawn.

Xiang Nanzhi crawled out of the blanket like a caterpillar, his fluffy hair like a chicken coop.

He looked at the pure white ceiling and said weakly, “Why did I agree to him? Isn't that villa a place I can live in whenever I want?”

After leaving the hotel, Li Chenqiu quickly headed to his designated location - Xihua Elementary School.

This is a public elementary school where no disappearances have occurred yet.

It was only 7:30 in the morning, and students wearing school uniforms were already entering the campus one after another.

The breakfast shops next to the school gate were crowded with people. Mothers riding bicycles and taking their children to school struggled against the cold wind, and cars whizzed past them, leaving behind choking exhaust fumes.

Li Chenqiu flew over their heads and darted into an alley without surveillance cameras.

A few seconds later, a cute little girl with braided pigtails walked out of the alley and headed towards the breakfast shop at the school gate.

“Sister, I want a red bean bun and an egg.”

The middle-aged woman who was called "sister" was slightly stunned, then reached out and touched Li Chenqiu's head, and smiled, “Okay, little girl.”

“Thank you!”

Li Chenqiu smiled and nodded.

After buying breakfast, Li Chenqiu stepped into the school gate and walked towards the teaching building like the other students.

Of course, he couldn't actually go to class. After entering the teaching building, Li Chenqiu went to a blind spot without surveillance, his figure flashed, and he turned into a butterfly and flew out of the campus.

Then he found a deserted place, transformed again, and walked towards the school gate.

…

In the following days, Li Chenqiu constantly changed his appearance and walked around the campus. The cafeteria, PE class, exercise, going to and from school, etc., all had his shadow, and more than once.

However, his efforts were not favored by the heavens.

Four days later, another disappearance occurred in a middle school. A seventh-grade girl mysteriously disappeared in the toilet.

Li Chenqiu remained unmoved and continued to lurk in this elementary school.

Nine days later, another disappearance occurred in a middle school. A ninth-grade girl disappeared on her way to a tutoring class on the weekend.

Li Chenqiu still remained unmoved, as if he had determined this elementary school.

During this period, Xiang Nanzhi also questioned Li Chenqiu.

“Three consecutive middle school students, this Resurgent probably won't come to elementary schools to pick targets anymore, what are you still guarding that elementary school for?”

“When I was in high school, I would go to recharge my meal card every Monday. Every time I went to recharge my meal card, I had to stand in a long line, and every time my line was the slowest. But when I left my line to look at the seemingly fastest line,

that line became the slowest, and the line I thought was the slowest became the fastest. Don't you think it's strange? There's no pattern to the Resurgent's choice of schools, so why should we follow his changes?

I'll just guard this school. If he comes, I'll catch him. If he doesn't come, I'll wait for him. The worst outcome is that he leaves this city, and Huang Jianhua and I will compete in other ways, and compete for the position of Law Enforcement Captain. It won't have much impact.”

“Whatever you want. The Law Enforcers stationed in the Fourth District have already found some clues. Keep your phone on at all times so I can notify you if there are any developments.”

“I have to admire them, these professionals are indeed stronger than us amateurs.”

“Everyone has their own specialty. They can't beat you when it comes to showing off.”