Now that the killer was identified as Black Tiger Steals Heart, it was both good news and bad news for the assembled constables.
The good news was that the murderer had been found, clearing the Tan family of suspicion, and reducing the manpower and force required by the constabulary for further investigation.
The bad news was that this wanted criminal, Black Tiger Steals Heart, had never committed a mass murder before. Why had he changed his modus operandi this time?
If he had changed his style, he would certainly not stop after wiping out the Tan family. Before he was apprehended or killed, he would most likely continue his crimes.
Just then, Yang Feilong calmly spoke, "His change in style is actually quite easy to explain. The hearts of wanted criminals are dark. It is not surprising what they are capable of."
His words brought a sudden realization to everyone present.
"Indeed. These notorious wanted criminals are all dark-hearted. They might spare someone out of good humor, but they might also kill a group of people out of bad humor. There is no logic to it whatsoever."
"Of course, some wanted criminals have principles, but most of them do not."
"Black Tiger Steals Heart, by wiping out the constables and their families this time, isn't that equivalent to Black Tiger Steals Heart? Stealing the hearts of us constables? Enraging us?"
"Precisely."
Through the rapid-fire discussion and interpretation, the 'reason' behind Black Tiger Steals Heart's actions was quickly clarified.
This reason, while seemingly absurd, was actually quite reasonable.
Those people's minds were inherently flawed, otherwise, they would not have committed so many heinous acts to the point of being wanted!
"The problem now is how to catch Black Tiger Steals Heart?" someone sighed.
"How can it be so easy to catch Black Tiger Steals Heart? He committed over ten crimes before. If he had been caught earlier, the Tan family wouldn't have been wiped out!"
"If we don't catch him, who will be the next victim? He's already committing mass murder now, what about next time?"
"If he isn't killed soon, will other wanted criminals follow suit?"
"This situation is causing widespread panic. If he isn't brought to justice soon, there will be many more victims."
"......"
The crowd chattered, voicing their concerns.
Their worries were not unfounded. To prevent widespread panic, some things were left unsaid. If wanted criminals began to specifically target constables and their families, many people would choose to leave the constabulary. Ancient martial arts families considering joining the constabulary might reconsider if it was worth it.
Joining the constabulary was meant to ensure the safety of their families. However, now, not only was there no guarantee of safety, but there was also a potential crisis, bringing about the doom of their entire families. Who would dare join the constabulary then? Consequently, the constabulary would not receive new blood. Combined with potential resignations, this would greatly diminish the credibility of the authorities, and the ensuing harm could be imagined.
The constabulary was the most crucial department among many official units, the bedrock of national security.
Therefore, such a situation must not occur within the constabulary.
The consequences of such an event would be too severe!
Seeing the growing panic, Yang Feilong spoke in a deep voice, "That Black Tiger Steals Heart should still be in Leihuo County."
At his words, all the constables turned their gaze towards Yang Feilong.
"Constable Yang, do you have any basis for this deduction?" Wang Tao asked repeatedly.
"Black Tiger Steals Heart's change in modus operandi might indicate some issues with his cultivation, otherwise, his style wouldn't have changed so drastically. Committing a major crime like a mass murder would surely excite him. It's highly probable he wants to observe the constabulary's reaction. Even the fingerprint left earlier might have been deliberately placed to sow panic among the constabulary!" Lin Yunxi analyzed calmly.
"Precisely," Yang Feilong praised Lin Yunxi's analysis, as it aligned perfectly with his own thoughts.
"But even if we know that, how can we capture him? Black Tiger Steals Heart's strength is said to be at least at the peak of the Heavenly Martial Realm, possibly even the Hegemonic Martial Realm!" Wang Tao said worriedly. "We need reinforcements."
"Yes! At least peak Heavenly Martial Realm, possibly Hegemonic Martial Realm. With such cultivation, he would be invincible in a place like Leihuo County!"
Everyone chimed in.
At this moment, Lin Yunxi looked at Yang Feilong.
"I possess some forbidden weapons. If I encounter him, they should be enough to kill him!" Yang Feilong declared.
In reality, he didn't have any forbidden weapons. He wasn't qualified to possess such items.
With his current strength, he was confident in killing Black Tiger Steals Heart, who was possibly at the Hegemonic Martial Realm, or perhaps only at the Heavenly Martial Realm, provided he was still in the county and he could find him!
Upon hearing this, the eyes of everyone present lit up.
"Really?" Wang Tao could barely conceal his excitement.
"Of course. There's no time to lose. I'll act now. The sooner I find and kill him, the sooner the Tan family can rest in peace!" Yang Feilong said seriously. "You should also do your best to investigate surveillance footage and the like. Once you get any news of Black Tiger Steals Heart's whereabouts, contact me, and I will rush over with all my might!"
"Understood!" everyone responded.
After a brief exchange with Lin Yunxi, Yang Feilong left the constabulary directly.
Yang Feilong activated the pendant on his chest.
The reason for activating the pendant was that its current detection range exceeded Yang Feilong's soul sense. This was because Yang Feilong had activated the pendant's third form, which, centered on him, had a radius of three kilometers and a diameter of six kilometers. Anyone not possessing an incredibly potent concealment ability could not evade the pendant's detection.
This pendant was obtained after killing Luo Feihua. At that time, only the first form could be activated, with a limited detection range of a hundred meters. Now, with the third form activated, although detection consumed a lot of energy, the range expanded to a radius of three kilometers, a diameter of six kilometers – a sixty-fold increase!
"Leihuo County is only about twenty-odd kilometers wide and long. I can scan the entire area in less than half an hour!" Yang Feilong mused internally. "The main thing is the travel time."
Once within the detection range, the area could then be narrowed down.
The pendant had three forms: the first form had a detection range of a hundred-meter radius circle, the second form had a detection range of a six-hundred-meter radius circle, and the third form had a detection range of a three-kilometer radius circle.