Emily Harris works in Yunmeng City and is well acquainted with the powerful and influential figures in the area.

This George Walker—President Walker—keeps a low profile in Shanlong City, reportedly because his main business is in the country of Feiyu, so he doesn’t spend much time in Shanlong.

But he himself...

Is absolutely the most terrifying deep-water crocodile in Shanlong City.

Just from the fact that Yulong International provides twenty percent of the city’s annual tax revenue, you can see how immense his influence in Shanlong truly is.

“Someone like that really has no motive for murder, and it’s almost impossible for him to have enough time to become the ‘Shadow Demon’ and travel all over Tiannan committing murders.”

Emily Harris remarked.

The middle-aged man nodded repeatedly.

William Cooper listened, and seeing George Walker leaving surrounded by bodyguards and assistants, realized there was nothing more to say, so he turned his gaze to Edward Reed’s corpse.

Sarah Bennett looked at Edward Reed, whose heart had first been pierced and shredded by a sword, then whose skull had been run through by another, and couldn’t help but curse.

“Too arrogant.”

“We’ve already compared the wounds.”

At this moment, James Bolton and a local Shanlong police chief finished their handover and stepped forward: “Judging by the wounds, the murder weapon is the same as the one that killed Henry Cooper. This proves the killer is indeed the same person.”

“Senior brother, your deduction was correct.”

Sarah Bennett immediately said, “Of the Ten Tigers of Tiannan, four have already fallen to him. His next target is almost certainly another member of the Ten Tigers. By defeating them, he’s proving his own strength. And since he always chooses high-profile targets, we can deduce that his next target is either the Tyrant Dragon King Lie or Iron Fist Dan Zhen. We can focus our resources on them, maybe even get them to cooperate with us and lie in wait for the killer!”

“Lying in wait is the most passive method, but... until we have a more efficient way, it’s all we can do.”

Everyone discussed as they continued to investigate the scene.

After several more hours of work, recording everything that needed to be recorded, they finally prepared to leave.

On the way back to rest, Emily Harris flipped through the collected information.

As she browsed, a newly created data file appeared in her view.

This area, funded by Edward Reed, had just installed a new “Light” system, which collected information on everyone who passed through the area before and after the crime.

There were thousands of records.

But what really caught her attention was one name.

Ethan Brooks.

“That Third Young Master Brooks? He came to Shanlong?”

Chapter 11: Ancient Painting

In a five-star hotel.

Having taken off his coat, Ethan changed into clothes newly bought by the attendant.

He moved his body a bit, stretching his muscles and bones, and found no hidden injuries.

But thinking back to Edward Reed’s wild, violent struggle before death...

“Very strong.”

He commented.

That demon was very strong.

Physically, it was probably at the limit of the human body.

Although, under his restriction technique, it had no chance to show its strength and was killed with two sword strikes.

But...

That demon was definitely not the upper limit of demons.

But he...

Was already close to the human limit.

Images from the original body’s memories flashed through Ethan’s mind.

It was a bloody scene of a demon sucking out the brains of several teenagers.

Over the past year, as he hunted demons, he realized that the human brain could increase a demon’s intelligence and help them evolve faster.

This is the relationship between hunter and prey.

Irreconcilable.

The key is...

Who is the hunter, and who is the prey.

Demons infiltrate human society and hunt humans.

He hides in the shadows and hunts demons.

Who will ultimately win, Ethan does not know.

All he can do now is improve himself and solve the problem at its root—by killing.

...

“Demons see humans as ants. Even if you threaten them with a sword, it only makes them feel humiliated, drives them mad, and makes them even more dangerous. To this day, I still don’t know where demons come from. Is it a feature of this world... or...”

Images from sci-fi and fantasy movies flashed through Ethan’s mind.

“An invasion from beyond?”

If it’s the former...

That’s not so bad.

Demons and humans have coexisted since ancient times, and nature has reached a balance.

But if it’s the latter...

“Three demons gathering together—this has never happened before. I suppose there will be more to gain.”

Ethan lowered his head in thought, looking at the sword in his hand.

To be absolutely safe, he needed to bring his weapon.

But this sword...

“It needs to be replaced.”

It was a short sword.

Less than eighty centimeters long.

Straight and handleless.

At first glance, it looked like a sharpened, flattened stick.

This style was very suitable for Ethan to conceal.

Using the “Invisible” secret technique, the short sword could be hidden up his sleeve like a magic trick, and with the constant nourishment of his vital energy, it felt like part of his arm—even some detection devices couldn’t find it.

Unfortunately...

There were already some cracks on the blade.