Several more photos were handed over, all of them were crime scene photos.

Gu Shen only glanced at them and quickly put them away... The scene was truly horrifying, enough to cause physical discomfort.

The injuries of each victim were clean and precise, but deeply embedded in their bones. Their necks seemed to have been sliced by a large knife, but not completely severed, as their heads were still connected to their chests by a thin layer of skin.

The methods of that out-of-control individual were extremely brutal.

"This guy's modus operandi is extremely vicious... and incredibly cautious. He appears and disappears like a ghost. Deep Sea had been unable to capture any images of him until three days ago." Hu Danian whispered, "I don't know why, but he actually came to the busiest area of the riverbank. However, he was completely wrapped up, and we only captured a blurry image of him."

The last photo.

It was a screenshot from a bar's surveillance camera. The photo showed a crowded crowd, and a man who hurriedly passed by was circled with a marker pen. He was indeed tightly wrapped up, with a black hat and a black mask, making it impossible to see his appearance. However, he was tall and thin, with a hunchback, and looked sickly.

Upon closer observation, it was clear that he was hiding something in his arms.

"Is this the out-of-control individual carrying the solemn stone carving?" Gu Shen narrowed his eyes, "It was here... that he made contact with Jiang Wan."

"That's right... after that, he disappeared again. By using Deep Sea's authority, we were able to accurately locate the victims affected by the solemn stone carving, thereby determining his movements. He has always been moving around Lipu Street and the riverbank area. But unfortunately, this method was always a step too slow." Hu Danian said in a deep voice, "This is all the information I have gathered so far. However, there is one thing worth mentioning... I think this guy's logic is strange. Since he is a serial killer who randomly selects his victims, why doesn't he unleash the power of the solemn stone carving on a large scale?"

Gu Shen fell into deep thought.

Hu Danian said that so far, only twenty-four people had been affected by the solemn stone carving... This number was too low.

For several consecutive days, if he wanted to deliberately cause chaos, the stone carving could affect hundreds or even thousands of people in a day.

"He didn't intend to take away the dreams of ordinary people..." Gu Shen murmured, "These people are not his targets... he is searching for prey."

Hu Danian's eyes lit up.

"He has never left Lipu Riverbank, which means his prey is in this area." Gu Shen said in a low voice, "Perhaps he is not randomly selecting, but hunting with a purpose. I have a doubt about the characteristics of the solemn stone carving... You said that as long as there is physical contact, the seal's characteristics will be triggered. What about the carrier himself?"

"This used to be a sealed object locked in a deep vault. Even if it is worn with gloves and there is no skin contact... the characteristics of the solemn stone carving will still be triggered." Hu Danian frowned and said slowly, "The condition for triggering the solemn stone carving seems to be more about 'a certain distance' being satisfied..."

At this point, he suddenly realized the meaning behind Gu Shen's question.

"You mean... the carrier's own dreams... have also been taken away?"

"That's right." Gu Shen said solemnly, "Look at this photo... doesn't he look weak? I guess he has been wandering around the riverbank with the solemn stone carving for so long, his own sleep should have been almost completely plundered."

Hu Danian murmured, "That makes sense..."

"But," he hesitated, "what does knowing this change?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

"You said before... Deep Sea can find those insomniacs affected by the solemn stone carving... right?" Gu Shen said softly, "Send those who are still sleepless and in need of treatment to No. 18 Lipu Street, I will take care of them."

Hu Danian was taken aback.

His task was only to make contact and deliver messages. He had only looked at the photo of the contact person and didn't know any other information. According to his usual habit, after giving instructions, there was nothing more to say, and the contact task was considered complete.

But this time, he, for the first time, carefully observed the young man beside him.

He had been carrying out tasks for over ten years and had seen all kinds of people.

Old friends from the past, acquaintances, those who awakened their transcendent abilities, more or less, had changed... Perhaps it was because they had seen life and death, or perhaps it was because they had witnessed the fragility of life in the face of transcendent powers. Gradually, in the course of their tasks, preserving the lives of ordinary people was no longer their top priority.

Save if you can.

If you can't save, then don't save.

The young man's pupils were clear and clean, like a pool of water.

"Don't misunderstand, I don't doubt you..."Gu Shen calmly said, "I just feel... given your way of doing things, the priority of these victims might be quite low, and there might be unexpected casualties. Of course, I'm aware of my own abilities, and I don't see myself as a savior. If it's just about removing the mental infection of the Solemn Eye Stone Sculpture... I can handle it, and I'm willing to take it on."

Aside from this... he had another consideration.

The last time he cured Jiang Wan, his own Arche had increased.

Although it was just a wisp, almost negligible... but the fact that it had increased was undeniable!

Gu Shen speculated that the increase in his Arche was related to the removal of the nightmare. The mental imprint that the Solemn Eye Stone Sculpture gave to ordinary people hid a wisp of Transcendent Arche.

Even a mosquito's leg, no matter how small, was still meat.

At this stage, Gu Shen didn't want to give up any opportunity to enhance his own strength.

"Alright." Hu Danian said indifferently, "I will convey your willingness to Mr. Cui. If you're willing to take over, it will save us a lot of trouble."

Gu Shen smiled.

The conversation about the case ended here, but he was still somewhat interested in the identity of this hoodie-wearing uncle.

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "p𝑎wread.com".

"May I ask, who does 'we' refer to..." Gu Shen rolled up his sleeve, pointed to his forearm, and asked, "A certain gang?"

Hu Danian frowned, but he didn't hide anything. Instead, he slowly rolled up his sleeve to let Gu Shen see more clearly... It was indeed a glaring tattoo, with black patterns coiling around, forming a broken heart.

It was a glaring, bizarre flower blooming on the heart.

"Haven't you seen this tattoo before?"

Seeing Gu Shen's puzzled expression, Hu Danian suddenly laughed. He patted Gu Shen's shoulder hard, leaned in close, and whispered, "You really are new to the metropolis, aren't you? I could tell just by looking at your eyes, as innocent as a lamb entering a wolf's den. But have you really never heard of the 'Sincere Heart Society'?"

Gu Shen shook his head.

A black hibiscus flower... sacred yet bizarre.

"Stay away from them in the future, this organization is not something you can afford to mess with." Hu Danian took a tall glass from the bar and leisurely said, "Here, your drink is ready... Try the taste of the metropolis."

Gu Shen took a sip.

He frowned.

"How's the drink?" Hu Danian spread his hands and leaned back in the corner of the bar, watching the neon lights ripple in the dance floor.

Gu Shen put down the tall glass and honestly answered.

"It's sweet... and strong."