Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 38 Like a Furnace
Lead-like clouds filled the sky, the north wind howled, and snowflakes flew in rapid succession.

Gao Wu cautiously pointed his sword at Zhang Hao, who had his back to him. He knew very well that he had struck Zhang Hao with a backhand slash, and that Zhang Hao should be dead.

However, given Zhang Hao's appearance, he dared not let his guard down.

Zhang Hao noticed the abnormality in his body. He tried to raise his hand to check the wound in horror, but as soon as he moved his hand, his body suddenly split open.

A line of blood burst open along Zhang Hao's chest and neck, and his head, along with half of his shoulder, slid off the bloodline, splitting him in two.

The power of the evil god was very strong; despite such damage, Zhang Hao was still alive. His face was full of terror, and he was trying to shout something, but he couldn't make a sound.

Seeing this scene, Gao Wu felt a chill run down his spine. He often fought with people in the arena, but this was the first time he had used a sword in actual combat and the first time he had killed someone.

Gao Wu didn't regret killing Zhang Hao; he was forced to retaliate because the other party wanted to kill him.

Zhang Hao is a follower of the Demon God; for that reason alone, he deserves to die!
He is a good man; he eradicates evil, which is exactly what a good man should do!

Zhang Hao's behavior is very strange and scary.

He tentatively asked, "Zhang, Lizhao, are you alright?"

Zhang Ge, who had split into Li and Zao Ge, did not respond to Gao Wu's concern. His two halves of his body convulsed and soon fell silent.

Only blood continued to flow, mixing with the ice and snow on the ground, leaving large patches of filthy bloodstains...

Gao Wu, who was holding the sword, was also in a state of confusion.

No matter how valid the reasons, murder is murder! It will inevitably bring all sorts of trouble.

Gao Wu looked up at the drone hovering in the sky. He would release the drone to shoot video footage when he practiced swordsmanship, which he would then use to edit videos for Shen Yue.

Zhang Hao is mentally unstable; he clearly didn't notice the drone hovering overhead. With this video, it shouldn't be difficult for him to escape punishment.

The problem is that the current situation is very abnormal. Zhang Hao is clearly a member of the Demonic Cult, and who knows how many accomplices he has behind him.

The weather in December is unusually cold, and it's snowing; no one will be going up the mountain for the next few days. Dispose of the body properly, and it shouldn't be exposed for a while.

However, he had a valid point, but by doing so, he became a criminal. Once the truth came out, he would be in big trouble.

With his mind a bit muddled, Gao Wu simply recited the incantation to activate the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation. The azure dragon formed from spiritual light danced and swirled, allowing his body to quickly return to its best state and completely calm him down.

Gao Wu examined the sword; the blade had only a tiny chip, confirming it was indeed a fine sword.

He first sheathed his sword, then put away the drone, and transferred the video from the drone's memory to his phone.

Fortunately, there was still a signal at the top of the mountain. Gao Wu transferred the video materials to his personal cloud drive and also sent a backup to his email.

After doing all this, Gao Wu dialed Song Mingyue's cell phone.

The call was quickly connected, and Song Mingyue's cool voice came through the receiver: "Hello..."

"Something happened."

After spending more than a month together, Gao Wu had become very familiar with Song Mingyue's personality and trusted her implicitly.

After all, Song Mingyue believed their friendship was worth billions, and she wasn't just talking; she was investing in him without considering the cost. She even entrusted her life to him.

After Gao Wu recounted what had happened, Song Mingyue remained silent for a moment before saying, "Send me the video first, and delete our chat history. Call the police in five minutes. I'll contact someone to handle this."

She paused, then reassured Gao Wu, "Everything will be alright. Remember, no matter what kind of official questioning or interrogation you face, you must try to remain silent. The more you say, the more mistakes you'll make."

"I see."

Gao Wu sent the video to Song Mingyue via Fetion, and he deleted their communication records for the day.

Then, Gao Wu called the old man's cell phone, and the call was quickly answered.

Shang Hongyi always got up very early, and when he suddenly received a call from Gao Wu, the old man knew something was wrong. After Gao Wu explained what had happened, the old man also became a little anxious.

"Call the police first, and remember not to say anything out of line once you get to the police station." Shang Hongyi knew the nature of those people at the police station very well. Even if Gao Wu was not wrong, he could easily fall into the trap they were trying to set.

"I'll find someone to handle it. Don't panic, it's nothing serious." Shang Hongyi quickly calmed down. He had many friends in the military and could always find someone to help.

Gao Wu did nothing wrong in this matter. As long as no one interferes, he can quickly extricate himself from the situation. If handled well, he might even receive a commendation. However, the Demonic Cult members are powerful, so a commendation is out of the question…

Gao Wu didn't send a video to the old man, not because he didn't trust him, but because the old man was too traditional and didn't even use a smartphone.

The old man doesn't even go online normally. He has nowhere to upload videos if he wanted to.

The Public Security Bureau reacted quickly; within half an hour, more than ten patrol officers had arrived at the top of Bailong Mountain. The head patrol officer was a woman in her forties, wearing a dark green woolen overcoat. She had high cheekbones, narrow eyes, and a cold, stern gaze as she looked at Gao Wu.

The scene was quite gruesome, with a group of patrolmen cautiously pointing their guns at Gao Wu.

Gao Wu's gaze swept over the crowd. With his current physique, he should have no problem withstanding a small-caliber pistol.

However, the third-level female inspector was slender and had a deep aura; she was clearly a warrior, someone he couldn't compare to.

He complied with the inspector's orders, laid down his sword, and allowed them to handcuff him...

A group of inspectors took photos and made measurements, which took more than an hour before female inspector Han Juan finally took Gao Wu back to the Dongshan District Public Security Bureau.

Han Juan did not rush to interrogate Gao Wu; she and a few of her men watched Gao Wu from the room next to the interrogation room.

Through the one-way glass and several cameras in front and behind, they could clearly see the subtle expressions on Gao Wu's face and his various body movements.

The interrogation room contained only a table and chairs; nothing else. The one-way glass and heavy door made the room feel somewhat oppressive.

Gao Wu knew that the other party was definitely monitoring him. His phone and other personal belongings had been taken away, and it was very awkward for him to just sit there like this.

He simply closed his eyes and silently recited the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, and his mind quickly calmed down...

Han Juan watched from outside for a long time, but Gao Wu closed his eyes and relaxed as if he were asleep, which surprised the group of patrolmen.

This boy is incredibly calm—almost abnormally calm—after killing someone and being locked up in an interrogation room!

"There's something wrong with this kid."

Han Juan flipped through the file before taking it over. "He and the deceased were from the same martial arts school, so they must have had a grudge against each other."

An inspector whispered, "Two female corpses were found in the deceased's home, their deaths were gruesome, and an idol of an evil god was also found. The deceased was probably a cultist and is directly related to the recent spate of disappearances."

Another patrolman said, "Judging from the video stored in Gao Wu's action camera, Zhang Hao attacked him on his own initiative. This matter should have nothing to do with Gao Wu."

"The case is serious; how can we make a judgment so easily?" Han Juan glanced coldly at the inspector. "Can you guarantee that Gao Wu is innocent?"

The patrolman quickly lowered his head, not daring to breathe.

Han Juan snorted and gave the order: "Go and bring back all the senior members of the Iron Dragon Martial Arts School. Each of them is a prime suspect."

“Tie Dalong is a mid-level warrior, not easy to deal with. What if he’s a cultist?” One of the inspectors looked uneasy; if a mid-level warrior were to turn on them, it would be terrifying.

"Notify the General Administration and ask them to send an expert to assist," Han Juan said.

"Not going to notify the supervisory bureau?" the inspector asked cautiously.

Normally, matters involving demonic cults, evil gods, and samurai should be handled by the Bureau of Supervision.

"How can such a serious case be handed over to another department?" Han Juan shouted sternly.

With so many missing persons cases lately, it has already alarmed the state headquarters. Such a major case is her chance to prove herself; how could she possibly hand it over to someone else?

Pushing open the door to the interrogation room, Han Juan sat down opposite Gao Wu. She gently placed the file in her hand on the table. "Gao Wu, right? We've checked, you knew the deceased..."

Remembering what Song Minghua and the old man had told him, Gao Wu didn't say anything, but just silently watched Han Juan.

After speaking for a while without receiving a response from Gao Wu, Han Juan's expression turned serious: "Gao Wu, you're in serious trouble now. Judging from the situation at the scene, you've clearly committed intentional homicide!"

To Han Juan's slight disappointment, Gao Wu showed no fear or unease, nor any impatience or agitation. In fact, the young man possessed a calm and serene demeanor.

This is rather unusual. It doesn't fit the characteristics of a teenager, nor does it conform to Gao Wu's usual personality.

She paused for a moment, softened her expression, and said, "I've seen the file. You're a good kid, and I believe you wouldn't intentionally kill Zhang Hao."

"We can help you be convicted of manslaughter. Given your age and your voluntary confession, the worst you could get is a suspended sentence..."

Gao Wu had, after all, awakened his innate wisdom, and since it concerned his future, he could not easily trust others.

He still has video evidence, and Song Mingyue and the old man are helping him out, so he doesn't need to rush to find a way out.

He tentatively stated, "The video footage from my action camera is sufficient to prove my innocence."

Han Juan's face suddenly darkened: "Gao Wu, that video proves nothing. Just for intentional homicide, you'll spend the rest of your life in jail! Think it over!"

(End of this chapter)