After reviewing ten files in one go, Chen Fan's gaze sharpened as he picked up the tenth.
"Shouyeyou-kun, do you know the details of this case?" Chen Fan handed the file to Fujiwara Shouya and asked.
"I do."
After a glance, Fujiwara Shouya said, "This is a dismemberment case. The victim's body was torn apart as if by a wild beast. It's an unsolved mystery."
"The killer doesn't seem human; they are extremely brutal."
"There have been quite a few similar cases in the past year or so."
When discussing cases, Fujiwara Shouya's fear of Chen Fan diminished considerably, and he spoke more naturally.
As a police inspector, he was very dedicated and familiar with all sorts of cases in the department.
"How many?" Chen Fan asked.
"About a dozen. The incidents often occurred late at night, and the victims were attacked on deserted streets."
Fujiwara Shouya said with no small amount of anger, "If we catch the killer, I will make them pay."
"Find all the files of this type and bring them to me."
Chen Fan pondered for a moment and said.
Fujiwara Shouya reacted, asking, "Ye... Ye-san, why are you interested in these cases?"
"For my own reasons, naturally."
Chen Fan replied, continuing to flip through the files.
He couldn't be sure if these cases were related to Xiang Jingshu's disappearance, but it was necessary to pay attention, just in case.
Finding Fujiwara Shouya, he didn't want to just wait. He wanted to try and find clues from other angles.
The Shibuya district, where the police station was located, was also the district where Xiang Jingshu disappeared, showing some overlap.
Of course, the possibility of doing useless work was very high.
Continuing to examine the files, often just a glance, after ten minutes, he showed surprise again.
"This case is a bit strange?"
Fujiwara Shouya took it and said, "Yes, over a dozen patrol officers couldn't catch him. This person could tear people apart with their bare hands, possessing incredible strength."
Chen Fan continued to examine, and then found another one.
This case was even more peculiar. One person climbed a tall building like a gecko to commit a crime, and it was captured by a surveillance camera.
If it hadn't been for the actual footage, no one would have believed it. It wasn't normal human climbing, but rather moving along the wall. The file recorded that there were many witnesses.
Looking further back in time through the files, there were no such cases.
After briefly reviewing all the files, it was already late at night. Chen Fan put down the files, a look of contemplation on his face.
He couldn't determine if these strange cases were related to Xiang Jingshu's disappearance.
If Xiang Jingshu had encountered the killers in these files, the consequences would likely be unthinkable.
"Let's stop here, Shouya-kun. Thank you. Go home and rest early!"
Chen Fan patted Fujiwara Shouya on the shoulder and said.
Fujiwara Shouya blinked, somewhat incredulous.
Chen Fan, whom he considered a great demon, was actually just here to review files?
Walking out of the police station, Chen Fan got into the car and said to Shadow, "Drive around some secluded places."
"Hmm?"
Shadow was puzzled.
"There are no new clues. I can only try my luck."
Chen Fan said.
Shadow didn't ask further and drove the car, specifically choosing the smaller roads.
However, nothing happened, and there were no unusual encounters.
The nightlife of Dongying City was vibrant, and there were many people active on the streets at this time.
"Forget it, you can go back."
Chen Fan asked Shadow to stop and said, "I'll walk around myself."
Shadow naturally had no objection. After watching Chen Fan get out of the car, he drove away.
Chen Fan walked quickly through dimly lit, quiet alleys and secluded spots, his attention focused on the darkest corners.
Even in a bustling city, there were places the light couldn't reach, where many grey transactions took place.
These were none of Chen Fan's concern, and he naturally paid no attention.
As he walked into a deserted, dark alley, a cat's meow caught Chen Fan's attention.
He turned to look. On a nearby wall, a black cat with glowing green eyes was staring at him, its eyes filled with ferocity.
Moreover, this cat was larger than an ordinary cat, comparable in size to a dog, with torn fur all over its body, making it appear hideous.
Meeting Chen Fan's gaze, the cat suddenly leaped, pouncing at Chen Fan with incredible speed.
Moreover, its bared mouth revealed sharp, long fangs.
As the cat lunged down at him, Chen Fan raised his hand and grabbed its neck.
However, to his surprise, the cat's impact was astonishingly strong. Even he stumbled back several steps after it landed on him before stabilizing his stance.
The black cat acted like a leopard, opening its mouth to bite Chen Fan. Chen Fan tightened his grip on its throat, and the open mouth closed.
Its sharp claws thrashed wildly on Chen Fan's body.
Chen Fan grabbed it and pressed it against the wall.
With a bang, its head hit the wall, making a dull sound. The wall was dented slightly, but the cat's head was completely unharmed.
This thing was undoubtedly strange.
Chen Fan narrowed his eyes, threw it to the ground, and then stepped on it.
He then took out his phone and dialed a number.
After a while, the call was connected, and a gentle, yet indifferent voice spoke in common tongue, "This is Andrew from Stanford. Who is this?"
"Professor, it's me."
Chen Fan said.
The voice on the other end sounded surprised and excited, "It's Jack, my friend. Why have you called me?"
"I have a question to ask you. Have I disturbed you?"
The black cat was still struggling under Chen Fan's foot, but to no avail.
It had to be said that this cat's strength was astonishing. If it had attacked an ordinary person, it might have caused considerable harm.
"No, my friend, just say it."
"I've caught a cat. It's as big as a large dog, its eyes have turned green, and its teeth are long and sharp."
"Most importantly, it possesses incredible strength!"
"What is going on?"
Chen Fan asked.
"That depends on the cat's breed, my friend."
"Cats, leopards, and tigers all belong to the same family. It's not surprising for some breeds of cats to have such size and strength. Of course, if it's too exaggerated, perhaps the cat is untamed, or it has mutated!"
Jason replied.
"I don't know its breed!"
Chen Fan said.
"Tell me its characteristics."
Chen Fan then described its specific features one by one.
The professor on the other end pondered for a moment and said, "This should be a Siamese cat. Based on your description, its size shouldn't be this large. If you're not joking with me, then this cat must have mutated!"
"Mutated? What caused it?"
Chen Fan asked.
"There are many reasons. Changes in the living environment and diet can lead to mutation."
"Of course, based on your description, if you are in a bustling city, one possibility cannot be ruled out: someone has altered its genes!" Da Feng Novel Network.
The professor said, "Jack, your description makes me very interested in this cat. Can you send me a picture?"
"Tell me your email address!"
Chen Fan said.
The professor gave Chen Fan his email address. Chen Fan, holding the cat, went to a well-lit area, took more than a dozen pictures, capturing even the minor details, and then sent them.