Chapter 1386: Chapter 1295: Queen of Violence 18
Since there were four potential reserve victims, Tang Feng sent people in four waves to secretly protect them. Watching his subordinates leave to carry out the orders, Tang Feng took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
Turning his head to glance at Liu Shuangshuang, who was again watching the surveillance, he couldn’t help but let out a wry smile: "What Cai Xinyan said isn’t entirely wrong. The people we’re dealing with in this case truly make one uncomfortable at heart.
Not only can’t we punish these disgusting people, but we also have to protect them from harm. The worst part is that after protecting them, these people might continue to use rumors to harm others in the future.
It’s frustrating that we can’t disclose the victims’ information to let people know their true colors, and alert everyone to be vigilant about them—it’s infuriating."
After Tang Feng finished speaking, he noticed that Liu Shuangshuang didn’t chime in, and couldn’t help but look at her with curiosity: "Shuangshuang, are you alright?"
Liu Shuangshuang turned her head to look at him, her eyes carrying a hint of confusion: "Why wouldn’t I be alright?"
Tang Feng’s expression grew more puzzled: "You seem cold and indifferent, but after spending enough time together, you realize that your personality is quite fiery and combative.
Given your personality, you should be just as uncomfortable with this as I am. How come you’re so calm right now? I’m not used to it."
Liu Shuangshuang shrugged: "I actually think there’s a way to reveal the true face of those so-called victims to the public.
We can’t disclose the victims’ privacy, but we can set up a publicity program. After catching the murderer, during the trial, we can publicize the process as a program.
The theme could be the dangers of spreading rumors, warning the public that rumors are not credible and can harm people, while also revealing the true face of these people."
Tang Feng’s stern expression relaxed, forming a slight roguish smile: "I didn’t expect someone as upright as you to have such a cunning idea. This trick of yours is, well, pretty wicked, but I like it."
Liu Shuangshuang rarely let out a slight smile: "Why call it wicked? I’m doing what’s right for the heavens."
Tang Feng stood up, stretched lazily: "Ah, sitting for so long has made my back stiff. Alright, continue watching the surveillance. I’m taking some people out to look around and try our luck, see if we can encounter this self-proclaimed Judge.
If humans catch him sooner, it will be better for him. Since he hasn’t harmed many people yet, during sentencing, the penalty could be lighter. If he behaves even better, some sentence reduction might get him out earlier.
If it’s some intelligent entity instead, with different sentencing from humans, he might even be drafted by the national security department. But if he acts too many times, loses control, and causes a fatality, there will truly be no saving him."
Liu Shuangshuang’s gaze was fixed on the surveillance, although she had scrutinized it countless times, she felt there was something she overlooked. She didn’t react much to Tang Feng’s words and simply waved her hand in response.
Tang Feng didn’t mind, knowing that was how Liu Shuangshuang was. Outside of cases, she would speak as little as possible. Having gone through life-and-death situations together, they’ve long shared a life-or-death bond, so these minor matters didn’t count for much.
By the time Tang Feng returned after touring around with his team, having eaten, he found Liu Shuangshuang was still watching the surveillance when he got back to the office!
Tang Feng noticed that Liu Shuangshuang had a particularly serious expression on her face, her eyes glued to the surveillance, her brows furrowed, capturing a contemplative look.
Tang Feng walked to Liu Shuangshuang, waved his hand in front of her eyes, glanced at the surveillance screen, and spoke incredulously: "Shuangshuang, you haven’t been watching the surveillance since I left, have you?
Did you eat? We’ve seen this surveillance countless times by now. Why exactly are you watching it repeatedly?"
Liu Shuangshuang pointed at the screen and spoke to Tang Feng: "I’ve been watching these surveillance tapes over and over, feeling that there was something I overlooked. Now I finally know what I missed."
"Missed something?" Tang Feng bent down to scrutinize the surveillance, comparing back and forth, but found nothing special: "There’s nothing to miss. It’s just normal surveillance footage."
Liu Shuangshuang pointed to a tiny dot present in several surveillance screens: "Initially, I didn’t know what was wrong either.
But after repeatedly examining it, I finally discovered where exactly the problem lies."
As Liu Shuangshuang spoke, she enlarged a small dot on one of the surveillance screens, revealing a small red symbol.
At the same time, Liu Shuangshuang magnified the dots present on several other surveillance screens, discovering that these dots all bore the same symbol, resembling a red iris-like mark.
"I found that before all the victims encountered an accident, they would surf the internet using their phones or computers, and all of them had browsed websites bearing this small mark. On the surface, these victims had nothing in common, but now they have."
This small mark seemed like a tiny trademark or perhaps a software imprint.
Tang Feng looked at the small mark, contemplating: "You’re suggesting that this time, the murderer isn’t human but an intelligent entity, and that this intelligent being’s essence isn’t even physical, but a segment of data circulating in the network?"
Liu Shuangshuang nodded: "Indeed, that’s the only way to explain why, no matter what methods we use, we’re unable to trace the other party because it’s a piece of virtual data, leaving no trace to follow."
Tang Feng stroked his chin: "Intelligent entities of this data type, though rare, aren’t unheard of. But with this, we can’t capture it, as apprehending data isn’t something Martial Power can achieve.
I recall that Special Handling Office No.1 headquarters has two similar data-stream intelligent entities in service. I’ll now apply for them to come aid us in capturing this data intelligent entity."
Tang Feng acted swiftly. Saying he would request assistance, within two hours, it was done. Two high-speed computers opened in the office, the screen filled with rapidly flowing data, dizzying to behold.
Liu Shuangshuang witnessed the computer data flow rapidly for a while before pausing. The screen lit up with a romantic floral rain, a large dialogue box appeared on the screen.
Inside the dialogue box was an introduction: "Hello, I am Weiwei, and I am An An. Leave it to us; we will surely capture the other party."
Liu Shuangshuang nodded: "We’ll rely on you two from here on. Please help us."
In the battle between data, Liu Shuangshuang couldn’t intervene at all. She merely watched as the two data roamed the network, first locating the opponent, then engaging in a silent battle with it—no sound, but seeing strings of data rapidly flashing across the screen.
When this battle concluded, Liu Shuangshuang and Tang Feng, seeing the calm screen, breathed a sigh of relief.
