Another set of photos were passed over, all from the crime scene.

Gu Shen glanced at them and quickly put them away… the scene was truly shocking and enough to cause a physiological reaction.

Each victim had the same clean and precise wound, but it was deep and penetrating. Their necks seemed to have been cut by a large blade, but with a deliberate restraint, so they weren't completely severed. The head and chest were still connected by a thin layer of bloody skin.

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

"This guy's style is very cruel… and incredibly cautious, appearing and disappearing without a trace. Deep Sea hasn't been able to capture any images until three days ago." Hu Danian said softly, "We don't know why, but he came to the most crowded area of Jiangtan. He was wrapped up tightly, so we only got a blurry image."

The last photo.

It was a screenshot from the bar's surveillance. The photo showed a crowded scene, and a red marker circled the outline of a man passing by in a hurry. He was indeed wrapped up tightly, with a black hat and black mask, making it impossible to see his face. He was tall and thin, with a hunched back, looking sickly.

Upon closer inspection, one could indeed sense that he was hiding something in his arms.

"This is the out-of-control individual carrying the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture?" Gu Shen narrowed his eyes, "It was here… that he came into contact with Jiang Wan."

"That's right… and after that, he disappeared again. Using Deep Sea authority, we can accurately locate the victims affected by the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture, thereby determining his route. He has been moving around in the Lipu Street and Jiangtan area. But unfortunately, this method is always one step behind." Hu Danian said in a low voice, "This is all the information I have so far. However, one thing is worth mentioning… I think this guy's logic is very strange. If he is a serial killer randomly choosing lucky people, why not release the power of the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture on a large scale?"

Gu Shen fell into thought.

Hu Danian said that so far, only twenty-four people have been affected by the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture… this number is a bit low.

For several consecutive days, if he wanted to deliberately create chaos, the stone sculpture could affect hundreds or thousands of people a day.

"Stealing the dreams of ordinary people is not his intention…" Gu Shen murmured, "These people are not his target… he is looking for prey."

Hu Danian's eyes lit up.

"This person has not left Lipu Jiangtan, which means his prey is in this area." Gu Shen said in a low voice, "Perhaps he is not randomly selecting, but hunting in a specific direction. Regarding the characteristics of the [*Su Mu* Stone Sculpture], I have a question… You said that as long as there is physical contact, the characteristics of the sealed item will be triggered, so what about the carrier himself?"

"This used to be a sealed item deeply stored in the vault, because even wearing gloves, without skin contact… the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture would still trigger its characteristics." Hu Danian frowned and slowly said, "The condition for triggering the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture is not so much physical contact, but rather satisfying 'a certain distance'…"

Saying this, he suddenly realized the purpose of Gu Shen's question.

"Are you saying… that the carrier's own dream… has also been stolen?"

"That's right." Gu Shen said solemnly, "Look at this photo… doesn't he look very weak? I guess he has been wandering around Jiangtan with the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture for so long, and his own sleep should have been plundered."

Hu Danian murmured, "That makes sense…"

"However," he paused, "what does knowing this do?"

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

"You said before… that Deep Sea can find those sleepless people infected by the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture… right?" Gu Shen said softly, "Send those who are still suffering from insomnia and need treatment to 18 Lipu Street, and I will treat them."

Hu Danian was stunned.

His task was just to make contact and deliver information. He only saw the photo of the contact person and didn't know any other information. According to his habit, after explaining the details… there was nothing more to say, and the contact mission was completed.

But this time, he unusually looked at the young man beside him seriously.

He has been carrying out missions for about a dozen years and has seen all kinds of people.

Old friends and acquaintances, after awakening as transcendents, have changed more or less… Perhaps it is because they have become accustomed to life and death, or perhaps they have witnessed the fragility of life in the face of transcendent power. Gradually, gradually, in missions, protecting the lives of ordinary people is no longer placed as the top priority.

Save them if you can.

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

The pupils of this young man's eyes were as clear and clean as a pool of lake water.

"Don't misunderstand, I don't distrust you…"

Gu Shen said calmly, "I just think… that with your style of doing things, the priority of these victims will be very low, and there may be unexpected deaths. Of course, I know my own abilities and don't think of myself as a savior. If it's just to remove the mental infection of the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture… I can handle it, and I'm happy to take over."

Putting that aside… he had another consideration.

Last time he cured Jiang Wan, his Blazing Fire was enhanced.

Although there was only a trace, almost negligible… but it was enhanced, that was a fact!

Gu Shen guessed that the increase in his Blazing Fire was related to removing nightmares. The mental imprint given to ordinary people by the *Su Mu* Stone Sculpture hides a trace of transcendent origin.

Even a mosquito leg is still meat.

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

"Okay." Hu Danian said lightly, "I will pass your wishes to Mr. Cui. If you are willing to take over, we will save a lot of trouble."

Gu Shen smiled.

The conversation about the case ended here. He was still a little interested in the identity of this hooded uncle.

"May I ask, who do we refer to…" Gu Shen rolled up his sleeves, pointed to his forearm, and said, "A certain gang?"

Hu Danian frowned. He didn't hide it, but slowly rolled up his sleeves so that Gu Shen could see it more clearly… It was indeed a dazzling tattoo, black patterns coiled and surrounded, embracing a broken heart.

It was a dazzling and strange flower blooming on the heart.

"Never seen this tattoo?"

Hu Danian looked at Gu Shen's blank expression and suddenly laughed. He patted the latter's shoulder hard, pulled closer and whispered, "You kid, you really just arrived in the capital, I could tell from your eyes, as clean as a lamb entering a wolf pack for the first time. But haven't you even heard of the 'Sincere Heart Society'?"

Gu Shen shook his head.

Black hibiscus… sacred and eerie.

"Stay away when you see them in the future, this organization is not something you can afford to provoke." Hu Danian took a tall glass from the bar and said leisurely, "Here, your wine is here… taste the taste of the metropolis."

Gu Shen took a sip.

He frowned.

"How is this wine?" Hu Danian leaned back in the corner of the bar with his hands spread out, watching the circles of neon lights rippling in the dance floor.

Gu Shen put down the tall glass and answered honestly.

"Very sweet… and very strong."