The villa before him, with at least three to four hundred square meters of space, would undoubtedly cost more than eight figures in this part of Shangjing.
"Senior Cai Hong, please."
After greeting Cai Hong, Li Chonglou once again activated his divine ability of seeing through obstacles. He first located the victim's family members and then skillfully infiltrated the victim's room.
He quietly climbed in through the window into a room of nearly a hundred square meters. It was furnished with top-grade carpets, rosewood, and crystal lamps, all luxurious decorations, though now covered with white sheets.
Li Chonglou went to the desk to search but found nothing. Next, he moved to the bookshelf.
He picked up the books filling several shelves, only to find they were just covers. It seemed the owner not only disliked books but also couldn't be bothered to buy a few even in such a luxurious place.
No, it shouldn't be said he couldn't be bothered, but rather he had no intention of doing so!
As he looked, a gold medal suddenly caught his eye.
"What is this..."
Li Chonglou walked over. It was a medal, with a small figure of a swimmer engraved on it.
The moment he saw the figure, Li Chonglou's eyes lit up. He quickly took the gold medal and turned it over. On the back, it was inscribed with "Champion" and the year.
Searching around, he indeed found a certificate, specifically for swimming events!
"It seems the identity can be narrowed down."
Li Chonglou took out his phone and took several photos. Then, he put everything back in its place and went to the window.
However, just as he was about to open the door, it was suddenly pushed open.
Their eyes met, and the air fell silent.
"Stop!"
The first to react was a man who had just entered. He looked to be in his forties, but with streaks of white hair, he appeared somewhat aged.
What Li Chonglou hadn't expected was that this man was also from the martial world! As soon as he spoke, his aura, which had just entered the room, erupted and instantly enveloped Li Chonglou!
Unlike Yi Defa, this man's use of his aura had clearly reached a masterful level. In less than half a second, he had completed a series of actions!
The proficiency of his movements made Li Chonglou feel that Yi Defa might never learn such a skill in his lifetime...
As swiftly as it happened, along with the enveloping aura came the man's fist. Although it was only a partial strike, Li Chonglou, not wanting to cause a commotion, did not evade.
Instead, he stood his ground and calmly stared at the man.
The fist stopped half a meter in front of his body. The punch had been an impulsive action, and now that Li Chonglou had no time to escape, the man also promptly withdrew his aura.
"Who are you! Why are you here!"
The man stared intently. Although his fist was withdrawn, his aura did not dissipate.
He also felt the presence of someone like himself on Li Chonglou!
"Don't be agitated, I'm here to help you."
Li Chonglou spoke calmly, but the man clearly didn't believe him.
"You help me? What can you help me with? In the dead of night, what exactly do you want!"
Li Chonglou pointed to the photo of the deceased hanging on the wall.
"What is your relation to the deceased?"
Upon hearing the word "deceased," a strong killing intent flashed in the man's eyes. If an ordinary person were standing there, they would have already collapsed with fear.
However, his aura was merely a drizzle to Li Chonglou, who continued calmly, "I told you not to be agitated. I am a special operative for the police, responsible for investigating the deceased's case. I came here to find information, and this is why I used this method."
Li Chonglou shrugged. This question was truly difficult to explain, so he might as well not answer it.
However, the man let out a cold laugh.
"You're with the police? The police already came to ask yesterday, and they searched my daughter's room. Would they need to come back in the middle of the night?"
Li Chonglou's expression froze. He realized he had been caught in a bind, but now was not the time to dwell on it. Li Chonglou could only continue with a slight frown, "I am telling the truth."
"Currently, your daughter's case is being handled by ordinary officers. I'm only responsible for today. Due to limited time, I had to resort to this method."
However, the man still sneered, "So, according to you, I should invite you in for a cup of hot tea?"
"That's not necessary. I'm short on time and need to investigate other leads."
"Stop with the nonsense! Do you think I'd believe such a ridiculous reason?"
The man's aura retracted and then surged, reaching its peak in no time, appearing as if he were about to make a move.
"Furthermore, I have some understanding of the situation in Shangjing. While it might sound unfeeling, my daughter's case shouldn't require the involvement of special departments!"
The more the man spoke, the firmer his gaze became, and the deeper Li Chonglou's helplessness grew.
"You're also from the martial world. Haven't you checked the scene yourself?"
The man's brows furrowed instantly, "What do you mean?"
Li Chonglou sighed, then glanced at his phone to check the time. It was still early before dawn, and there wasn't much he could do in the middle of the night.
It might be better to cooperate with the person in front of him, who was also from the martial world, to find clues faster.
With that thought, Li Chonglou decisively changed his approach, "How about this, you come with me to the scene. You'll understand when we get there."
Seeing the man still hesitating, Li Chonglou proactively offered his hand.
"Feel free to check if you're worried."
Unexpectedly, this challenge seemed to work. The man glanced at Li Chonglou's hand and snorted, "No need."
Although his attitude was somewhat haughty, he had agreed. Li Chonglou didn't argue and then took him back to the primary crime scene.
Upon returning to the location, the man's emotions clearly became subdued, but soon turned into intense hatred.
Li Chonglou led him directly to the spot where he had discovered the anomaly and said, pointing to the ground, "Just feel the area here."
The man looked half-convinced but stepped forward to examine it closely, though most of his attention remained on Li Chonglou.
After a while, the man frowned and said, "What's wrong with this place? Are you trying to fool me?"
Li Chonglou's expression stiffened, and he then realized that it might be due to the man's insufficient strength. He then placed his hand on the man's shoulder.
"Try again."
As soon as the words left his mouth, Li Chonglou's internal energy surged into the man's body like a flood. His first reaction was to resist, but Li Chonglou's movements were too fast. By the time he reacted, the internal energy had already entered his Dantian!
The man's face instantly turned pale.
After all, the Dantian is the foundation of every cultivator, equivalent to one's home base. Li Chonglou's internal energy was an external force.
With just a slight misstep, the man's Dantian could rupture, and his cultivation could be lost entirely!
How could this not cause him to panic!