I was just solving crimes, how could I become an immortal?

Chapter 167 Let the senior sister eat more so that she can go on the road tomorrow

The fragrant pastries are freshly baked.

The virtuous Hua Zhi held the plate with a smile, ready to give it to the adults to try.

But when he stood at the door of the room and said a long blessing, he found that everyone inside was silent. A group of masters gathered around the stove to warm themselves. The scene was so quiet that it was scary.

"It's okay, come in." Ying Changfeng waved Hua Zhi in, put down the pastries, and everyone shared their meals quietly.

Hua Zhi looked at everyone strangely. It seemed like he wanted to discuss the case and asked her to serve some pastries? Why is this investigation so quiet?

This is a good question, but it should be asked to Cao An, not them.

The people in the Tsing Yi Department were eating and drinking, and the case was put aside without discussion, just because Cao An, who was in charge, was now stunned.

Just now he yelled "Who can kill me", but now he was numb on the spot.

Not afraid of a sneak attack? Expert guard? If I took out a Death Note and wrote your name in it, how would you respond?

Cao An suddenly raised his head and looked at Hua Zhi, who was about to leave: "Go, help me go to the west room to invite Xiaojiu Bodhisattva."

"Xiao Jiu? Bodhisattva?" Hua Zhi looked at him doubtfully. Why does this title sound weird? He didn't understand, but Hua Zhi still obeyed his orders.

Beside him, Zhu Xian took the last two pastries into his mouth, clapped his hands with satisfaction and asked, "Cao An, are you in trouble again?"

"Well, the trouble is not small. This is the information found by Colonel Shi. You all should take a look."

Most of the official files only record confirmed information, are rigorous and formal, and have high credibility.

But once the case is not investigated, the information will become very vague, and the information that can be understood is very limited.

On the other hand, Captain Shi's investigation information was very specific.

No matter whether it is right or wrong, he will write it down. Even beggars from different religions are all witnesses in his eyes.

"But Captain Shi's information is a bit exaggerated, isn't it? A notebook? Will you die if you write your name? Is it so powerful?"

Everyone didn't believe that there really was such a powerful treasure in the world. It had been invincible for a long time. It's not like they had never heard of it until now.

But the problem is, Cao An’s system is very helpful!

When the system is activated, it means that there is indeed a [Death Note]. The only point of discussion now is how the other party executes this killing method.

Soon, Xiao Jiu was brought into the room.

Cao An was still in awe of this reincarnation of Ksitigarbha Reiko, and he abducted her as soon as the mansion landed.

The method is also very simple, that is, let Hua Zhi, who is proficient in cooking, modify the candied haws with more flavors to seduce the child. As expected, Xiaojiu couldn't resist the temptation and successfully moved into the hospital.

Still wearing the iconic black cloak, holding a candied haws in hand, expressionless, cute and cute.

Looking past the confused eyes of everyone, he looked directly at Cao An: "Are you looking for me?"

"Yes, I want to ask you, have you ever heard of a treasure like the [Death Note] that can kill people just by writing a name on it?"

"No." Xiaojiu's answer was simple and calm.

"So sure?"

"Of course, if it was really there, I would have used it long ago." Xiao Jiu took out his dagger, as if to show that it was very difficult to use.

As a Bodhisattva from hell, Xiaojiu has great insights into reincarnation.

There is no such thing as mortality in the world. If there is, it must be to reverse cause and effect, start with the cause and directly end the consequences.

Otherwise, even if it is destiny, there is still the possibility of going against nature.

"So, this so-called [Death Note] is just to scare people?" Cao An was a little doubtful.

Judging from the recorded files, all those who received the death invitation and entered the winter hunting range died, and no one survived.

Jinwu Guards, Liumenmen, county police officers... In the eight years since the Winter Clothes Festival began, a total of 26 people have died.

There is no pattern and there are different ways of dying.

The most outrageous one was a dignified sixth-grade expert who fell from a two-meter-high hillside and died. The bizarre case left everyone helpless.

I still haven't figured out why the other party made a death notice.

Cao An couldn't find a breakthrough in the case, so he boldly began to suspect the murderer: "Could it be the emperor who did it?"

As soon as he opened his mouth, he calmed everyone down.

"No way, why do you suddenly suspect the emperor?"

No one is forcing you to participate in the winter hunting. Emperor Wan Jing also left the work to the prince and didn't bother to ask.

It doesn't make sense that you suddenly cast suspicion on Emperor Wan Jing. If he wants to kill someone, there's no need to tell you Dong Lie to do it, right?

Cao An also felt that it was outrageous and scratched his chin: "I just thought he was mysterious and wanted to hide the truth about Donghunting, so I just speculated."

"The truth about winter hunting? Isn't it just the Winter Clothes Festival?"

"Of course not, I just used it to deceive you."

To the common people, it is said to be hunting ferocious beasts, but to officials, it is said to be hunting innocent souls.

"But their real purpose should be to use the imperial law to complete certain rituals."

Looking at the Winter Clothes Festival every year, the days are different. I'm afraid there is no fixed schedule at all. If you have time, just form a team and go there together.

According to the records in the archives, the stone mountain is divided into two layers: inner and outer layers. On weekdays, not even a ghost can be seen near Shishan.

And once the prince, relatives of the emperor, high-ranking officials and ministers who possess the [Imperial Law] enter, a riot of wronged souls will occur in the periphery.

Emperor Wan Jing specifically ordered him to investigate the murder case instead of following the prince into the inner circle, because he did not want him to know the secret.

In this winter hunt, there are secrets of the royal family.

"Secret? What secret could it be?" Ying Huorong was the most interested in novel things, and was the first to come up and ask.

"What else could it be? About the Changtian Gate War 10 years ago. This winter hunting started eight years ago, and it is obviously a sequelae of that battle. The Ghost City is connected to the Huangquan Fork Road, is there also a Ghost Gate in this place?"

Cao An's eyes flickered and he looked at Pan Daxi beside him.

I remember this person said that when he escaped, he was probably on the outskirts of the imperial city.

Later, Ying Changfeng led the team to search, but failed to find the secret base. Could it be related to the winter hunting?
  Looking across the list of the dead, Cao An suddenly froze, thought of a key point, and asked everyone: "Which one of you has received the death invitation?"

Including the powerful Ying Changfeng, everyone looked at each other. Although they had all participated, it seemed that no one among them had received such an invitation.

"Is it possible that this killing method cannot be used against masters?" Tisi Liang Qifeng analyzed from the side.

Unfortunately, this idea was rejected by Cao An as soon as it came out.

"I won't mention it before. You have also met the Iron Mask of the Privy Council. His strength is not low, right? He also received the invitation this time. It must have nothing to do with strength."

According to the records in the files, most of those who died were young talents.

For example, Mo Xiaoming was invited twice, but he was afraid of death and didn't go.

"But Pang Shi doesn't have a name! Although he looks gray-haired, he is not very old. He has never been invited." Zhu Xian, who used the wooden book to look up information, quickly discovered the problem.

After all, in the eyes of everyone, Pang Shi was more than a little bit better than Mo Xiaoming. If the murderer was specifically murdering young talents, there was no reason not to invite Pang Shi.

"Well, maybe the invitation is not for young talents. Rather, it is for people who are not close associates of the emperor and have good brains."

Everyone:? ? ?
  As soon as these words came out, Cao An felt bad, and the entire department looked at him with hostile eyes.

What's the meaning? Are you saying they're not smart? The murderer doesn't like it?

"Ahem, what I mean is that people with experience in solving crimes will be given priority."

Cao An pointed to the list of dead people. Most of them were police officers, and some, such as Wen Zhuangyuan, were at least people with sharp minds.

Zhu Xian checked it again and found that it was indeed the case.

The reason why there is a misconception about young talents is that people like Tiemian are rookies with relatively low qualifications and cannot enter the ranks of the emperor's confidants.

On the contrary, although Pang Shi was also very young, because of the entanglements of his Pang family, he entered the Imperial City Department early and was already considered a confidant of the emperor.

"Is it really the Holy Spirit's work to eliminate dissidents?" Liang Qifeng squinted his eyes, with a look of caution on his face.

Cao An shook his head: "If the emperor's cronies are not dead, there is actually another possibility."

"What's possible?"

"Those cronies do not operate on the periphery at all, but go straight to the inner periphery. In other words, the murderer's method of killing can only be achieved on the periphery."

Those who enter the inner circle cannot do it, and those who do not have the ability to solve crimes cannot do it. This is the condition for the murderer to select his targets.

But what’s the motive?

Is the murderer a pervert?
  Either I kill you, or you kill me?
  The records are so dense and foggy that it becomes more and more troublesome the more I look at them.

"I don't want to think about it anymore. Tomorrow is the day when the winter hunting starts. Let's go in and have a look. Tinder, Brother Pan, you guys come with me."

"no problem."

"Amitabha, poor monk, please go with you, just to test the poor monk's strength." Sanyang touched his bald head, with expectation in his eyes.

Isn't it true that the evil spirit has been removed as promised? Why does it still look so violent?

"You said last time that the new moves were inconvenient to use?"

"It's just inconvenient to use in front of people. If you encounter a ghost, it would be perfect."

I don't know what kind of mystery Sanyang is playing, but Cao An naturally doesn't mind if there is one more thug.

But just before the meeting was about to end, Cao An suddenly saw Xiao Jiu's burning eyes. It felt like... staring at a dark-haired person? The one who is always waiting for his soul to be harvested?

"..."

Cao An asked out of nowhere: "What do you think, if I bring another senior sister with me?"

After hearing this, Xiaojiu's expectant eyes instantly turned cold. She jumped off the chair, walked on her short legs, and left very unhappy.

If you are not happy, I will be happy!

"It turns out that the key to breaking the situation lies with Senior Sister. Huazhi, go and make some more chicken legs and send them to Senior Sister."

"Okay, do you want extra food tonight?"

"Well, let Senior Sister eat more. Once you're full, you'll be ready to go on the road tomorrow."

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(End of this chapter)