Target 126 has appeared.

"The gambling case is not a major issue; our current focus is primarily on the robbery," Zeng Ping said, scanning the group to set the tone. "Does anyone have any new leads on the robbery?"

The team remained silent; leads for this case were indeed scarce.

"I think we should continue focusing on finding the motorcycle," Tian Li suggested.

"But the Han Family Village police station hasn't reported anything, and the situation there is quite complicated. Even if we deployed our entire team, it would be difficult to track down the motorcycle," Li Hui said, spreading his hands.

"I think we should check the surveillance footage," Zhao Ming proposed.

"Tian Li, Zhao Ming, you two go to the traffic police monitoring center to search for the suspect motorcycle. Don't just look at the timeframe of the crime; trace the surveillance footage of the roads near Han Family Village further back to see who was riding that motorcycle before," Zeng Ping instructed.

Tian Li and Zhao Ming exchanged a wry smile; reviewing surveillance footage was no picnic, and they had effectively dug their own graves.

"Speaking of the tool used in the crime, I think we should investigate stun guns to see if we can follow the trail to the suspects," Li Hui suggested.

"How exactly would we investigate that?" Zhao Ming asked.

Li Hui scratched his head; he hadn't thought through the specifics yet.

"Stun guns capable of knocking someone unconscious are contraband, and their purchase channels are discreet. Since we don't know the specific model of the stun gun, it's very difficult to investigate," Zeng Ping shook his head.

"I think Li Hui's suggestion is good, and Captain Zeng's point is based on experience," Han Bin said with a smile.

"Brother Bin, you're not offending either side, which is the same as saying nothing at all," Zhao Ming teased.

"Actually, we can think from their perspective. As Captain Zeng just said, a stun gun that can knock a person out is definitely contraband. If even the police have trouble finding purchase channels, the suspects must have put some effort into finding one." Han Bin turned to look at Li Hui. "If you were the suspect, what channels would you use to buy a stun gun?"

Li Hui thought for a moment. "I'd probably ask around to see if any acquaintances know of a source. If I couldn't find one that way, I'd search online; maybe someone is selling them secretly."

"And you, Zhao Ming?"

"I'd do the same."

"The suspects are planning to commit illegal acts, so they wouldn't ask too many people about where to buy a stun gun. It's more likely they searched online. If the suspects are indeed people participating in the gambling sessions, we can check their internet browsing history to see who searched for items like stun guns," Han Bin proposed.

"That's a good idea, Han Bin. It can help us narrow down the suspects," Zeng Ping agreed.

"But for this plan to work, we need to break up the gambling ring first; otherwise, we won't be able to check their browsing histories," Li Hui noted.

"That's why Captain Zheng and Captain Zeng's decision to limit the gambling sessions to two or three times is very reasonable. As for whether we can crack both cases at once, it will depend to some extent on luck," Han Bin summarized.

Even the most brilliant police officer cannot necessarily solve every case. Even Han Bin, with his "future badge," wouldn't dare claim that every case is solvable. Of course, luck is a form of strength, too. It’s not something you can just envy.

...

The second team shifted its focus to the robbery. Tian Li and Zhao Ming were responsible for surveillance, searching for the motorcycle. Han Bin and Li Hui went to Han Family Village to conduct interviews. Although the chances of finding something were slim, they didn't abandon this line of investigation. The market in Han Family Village had many food stalls—roast chicken, sugar-roasted chestnuts, roasted sweet potatoes, egg rolls, stinky tofu, mung bean jelly, potstickers, and more. Li Hui tried them all, feeling quite reluctant to leave.

Two days later, the Tianshan Card Player group posted a message again: "Tonight, the Tianshan Sword Duel. The sword is in my hand, the heroes of the world gather, who shall contend?"

...

At 10:00 PM, Han Bin and his team dropped Wang Deli off at the Xiangyun Bus Station. After watching the bus leave, they didn't follow it, choosing instead to go home and sleep. If they were discovered during the tailing process, it would not only alert the suspects but also put Wang Deli in danger.

The next morning at 5:00 AM, the team gathered at the entrance of Blue Star Macalline. This time, everyone had rested well and their spirits were much higher.

Around 5:50 AM, Wang Deli sent a message: a photo of a woman and the words "Sword God." The woman was about forty years old, medium height, plump, wearing a black dress. She was also sitting on a bus, chatting happily with the person next to her.

"The usual plan: Han Bin and Li Hui, keep an eye on the 'Sword God.' Zhao Ming and Tian Li, watch for the suspect motorcycle," Zeng Ping instructed.

Not long after, the bus stopped near Blue Star Macalline. Han Bin and Li Hui drove over to look for the forty-year-old female "Sword God." Her clothing and appearance were easy to spot, and she was carrying a woman's handbag that looked bulging—one didn't have to guess to know it was filled with cash.

The female "Sword God" walked to the roadside, hailed a taxi, and left. Han Bin and Li Hui kept their eyes on her and followed in their car. They didn't drive too fast, maintaining a certain distance.

In addition to the five people chasing at the scene, Zheng Kaixuan had arrived at the traffic police monitoring center early that morning. Han Bin told him which taxi the woman was in, and Zheng was responsible for tracking her via the center's cameras. This way, they didn't need to stay too close and wouldn't easily lose her.

The cars moved forward, Han Bin and Li Hui following half a block behind, with Zeng Ping and the others trailing behind them.

Suddenly, Zeng Ping's voice came over the radio: "Binzi, a suspected suspect has appeared. Watch the rear left of the car."

Han Bin was in the passenger seat and had to turn his head to check the situation behind. Fearing the suspect would notice, he didn't turn back, but instead said to Li Hui, "Watch your rear left."

Li Hui checked the rearview mirror and easily saw the situation behind. "Damn, a motorcycle is following us."

"Is it the one the suspect used last time?" Han Bin asked.

"It looks a bit like it, but also different. Both people are wearing black helmets; I don't see any red ones," Li Hui said, sounding unsure.

"Vroom..." The motorcycle was fast and caught up in no time.

Han Bin saw the motorcycle from the front: the model was the same, and it carried two people, but the pattern on the motorcycle was different, and both riders wore black helmets.

"Look, they've caught up," Li Hui pointed ahead.

"This motorcycle's speed is clearly faster than the taxi the 'Sword God' is in. Let's see if the motorcycle overtakes her; that will tell us if they are the suspects," Han Bin speculated.

They were getting closer. Fifty meters. Forty meters. Thirty meters...

The motorcycle slowed down, maintaining a distance of two car lengths behind the taxi. After passing through the traffic light, it continued to follow.

Li Hui excitedly slapped the steering wheel. "Damn it, there's no mistake. It's them!"