Chapter 344 Wuming, Karma, Samsara

We returned to the Fuming City Public Security Bureau as quickly as possible. Upon seeing us, Director Huang excitedly grasped my hand and said, "He Sheng, well done! We've put out an all-city warrant for Vidikan. I'm sure he won't escape our clutches!"

"Contact the police in Gaogang City and Guangming City to coordinate the search. We've also confirmed his last known location, which according to his phone signal, was three days ago."

"I investigated that area and found nothing."

"Then expand the search perimeter. We must bring this person to justice!"

Although I preempted Director Huang's dialogue, he didn't mind. He looked at me with immense pride, clapped me firmly on the shoulder, and gave me a thumbs-up.

Thus, warrants and rewards were issued in several neighboring cities. At our speed, we should have brought Vidikan back soon. However, after four days and nights of effort, we still hadn't found him.

This moment left me perplexed. Had he already made thorough preparations?

That evening, I came out of Liu Yuning's ward. I had just visited her and was preparing to go back to rest. Unexpectedly, as I stepped into the corridor, I saw a strange figure crash through a nurse and rush out.

Since I had seen Vidikan's photo, I recognized him immediately! kan shu wu . xi a

I quickly pursued him from behind. This guy dared to come to the hospital. Was he planning to harm Liu Yuning just now?

Fortunately, I was nearby; otherwise, it would have been trouble.

I sprinted with all my might, feeling that hope was within reach. If I could catch him, I could put Liu Yuning's mind at ease, and she might wake up soon. I didn't know why I thought that at the time.

In any case, I discovered that he hadn't gone downstairs but was heading upstairs!

I knew he was deliberately luring me up. The moment I reached the rooftop, Vidikan was holding someone hostage - Zhang Keying!

I didn't know how she got up there. Vidikan pointed a gun at me, "Officer He, weren't you looking for me? Hahaha, did you ever expect me to come here voluntarily?"

"Vidikan, what do you want? You can't escape!"

"Since I'm here, I have no intention of running away. I know Liu Yuning is the most important person to you, but with you watching, I had to change my strategy and take your childhood sweetheart instead!"

"Keying is innocent, don't be rash!"

"In my eyes, there are no innocent people in this world. Everyone who comes into this world is guilty. The existence of Sakyamuni is to cleanse these dirty sins with the light of Buddha!"

"And what about yourself? You have so many lives on your hands!"

"I have been forgiven. Yesterday, I had a strange dream. Buddha said he had forgiven my sins and instructed me that it was time to end it all!"

"Haha, Buddha is compassionate. How could he abet evil? Take that lie and tell it to children!"

"What did you say?"

I mused that Vidikan spoke good Chinese. This guy must have been planning revenge, preparing for years. Looking at his fair complexion, he probably had plastic surgery.

I spread my hands, feigning a relaxed demeanor. "Nothing, I just feel that some people completely distort the meaning of Buddha and then lecture here. It's truly ignorant!"

"Hmph hmph, now that the hostage is in my hands, I don't care what you say. Officer He, you better resign yourself to fate. I admit I can't kill you, but I won't let this woman live!"

As soon as Vidikan finished speaking, he violently yanked Zhang Keying's arm, pushing her half-body over the edge of the rooftop railing. For a moment, Zhang Keying almost fell. I didn't have time to react and stop him, but Vidikan didn't seem intent on pushing her down so quickly. After all, they were only a step away from the edge.

Zhang Keying showed no fear. She was surprisingly calm, looking at me with a trusting gaze. As expected, she was Director Zhang's daughter, with exceptional psychological fortitude.

I raised my gun, confronting Vidikan. "Don't be rash. If you stop now..."

"Are you trying to deceive me like you did with those other criminals? Didn't you just say it? I have several lives on my hands. If I'm caught, it's a death sentence, so I won't surrender!"

"No! I have a way for you to live, so you can see Viniya again. Don't you want to see her?"

"You..."

Mentioning Viniya, Vidikan indeed wavered. His arm trembled, but he maintained his hostage-holding posture. Viniya must be his weak spot. I pressed my radio communicator. Without speaking, I sent a command with my fingertip.

Only He Xin understood my meaning. Yes, I wanted her to bring Viniya over!

Five minutes later, the SWAT team escorted Viniya to the hospital. Gao Mingqiang, Xia Hou, and Li Fan brought Viniya upstairs.

She had been given a sedative by He Qing and was much calmer. We didn't need her to say anything; it was enough for Vidikan to see her.

The moment Viniya stepped onto the rooftop, Vidikan became extremely agitated. "Anituotu Yonge, how can you be here?"

Suddenly, he spoke in Hindi, and everyone was bewildered. But I knew it meant "my sister."

"Nariya (a transliteration of the Hindi word for brother), don't be deluded!"

When Viniya responded so normally, everyone looked at her in surprise. But I remained calm. It seemed the director's guess was correct. In fact, I had reached the same conclusion.

"You're alright? How?"

"Nariya, I've actually been normal all along. It was only because the police couldn't find anything that I pretended to be foolish to attract their attention. Finally, I've waited until today. The Chinese police have revealed the truth to me. But Nariya, why did you do this? By killing those sinners, aren't you bearing more sin? Buddha said that people suffer boundless pain because they are entangled with sin. If one can achieve liberation from ignorance, karma, and reincarnation, these sufferings will cease. Do you truly understand its meaning..."

Upon hearing Viniya's words, Vidikan's heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy fist. He trembled violently. At this moment, Zhang Keying seized the opportunity, snatched the gun from his wrist, and with a counter-takedown, pinned Vidikan to the ground. Li Fan quickly rushed over with his men and handcuffed the prisoner.