From picking up corpses to becoming a true god of America

Chapter 136 This is way too hellish

Spruance carefully observed Ye Xiao's subtle expressions.

This trick can sometimes be very useful, as it can help you determine his current mental state and how likely he is to be lying.

To Spruance's disappointment, Ye Xiao remained calm and composed, showing no sign of emotion whatsoever.

Aren't you surprised?

Spruance couldn't help but ask.

Should I be surprised?

Ye Xiao calmly said, "You should have checked my file. I worked as a crime scene investigator in the police station for a period of time and saw quite a few strange and unusual corpses."

"So many people die in Seattle every day, it just so happens that it was her this time."

Upon hearing these words, Spruance felt only sharp sarcasm.

It's like a traveler from a civilized country spending some time in a backward and ignorant cannibalistic tribe.

Although there was no arrogance, the disdain and contempt were impossible to hide.

"Then how do you explain that her body is covered in your fingerprints? And that the neighbors witnessed you being with her?"

Spruance was somewhat angry, and his tone carried a hint of rage.

"Where did you go that night? Who can prove it?"

Where did you go?

Does he need Livia to prove to him that Ye Xiao spent the night at the club with a nun?

This is just too hellish.

Even if Ye Xiao told the truth, Spruance would probably think the excuse was too far-fetched.

"I don't need to explain. If you can't even figure this out, then you're not qualified to stay in this position, lest you continue to create wrongful convictions."

Ye Xiao's confidence stems from his understanding of the system.

If these people really had solid evidence, they wouldn't have come to chat with me; they would have issued an arrest warrant directly.

Spruance said these things simply to deceive himself into giving a false testimony.

How could Ye Xiao possibly give him that chance?

"That's it. I hope you can do your best to clear my name."

Having said that, Ye Xiao walked straight between the two, even patting Spruance on the shoulder lightly, just like a superior would.

That bastard.

As Spruance watched Ye Xiao's departing figure, he suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness, as if he were facing a murderer right in front of him but was powerless to punish him.

"Assistant, should we stay here any longer?"

Claude asked timidly.

"No, we're going to investigate the case."

Where can I check?

Claude was full of questions, but he could only follow Spruance and walk quickly outside.

Upon arriving at the club in question, Spruance attempted to use his authority to access the surveillance footage, but was informed by staff at the entrance that the club's surveillance cameras had already been taken away by the police.

Does the Seattle Police Department want to protect that guy?

Spruance couldn't help but feel a little angry.

He had a vague feeling that Ye Xiao seemed to have a powerful backer in Seattle.

That's fucking shady!

Spruance clenched his fists and remained silent.

"Excuse me, are you the prosecutor?"

Hearing someone call his name, Spruance instinctively turned his head and saw a petite blonde girl with a somewhat sad expression walking slowly toward him.

"Who are you?"

"I'm Jasmine, the manager of this club."

Upon hearing Jasmine's introduction, Spruance immediately became wary.

He clearly remembered that this Ms. Jasmine was the fugitive suspect, one of Professor Charlie's students.

"What do you want from me?"

Spruance's tone turned serious.

Jasmine seemed to sense his wariness and gave him a hesitant expression.

"I know what you're thinking, sir."

"But it's not convenient here. Can you come with me and let me explain slowly?"

"certainly."

Spruance wasn't afraid of any tricks Jasmine might play.

After all, she was just a weak woman; what could she possibly do to herself?

Upon entering a private room, Jasmine served two cups of hot tea and sat down in the chair opposite her, her expression showing a hint of fear.

Spruance had just sat down.

Jasmine suddenly grabbed his hand, her face filled with panic, and said, "Please, Mr. Prosecutor, please save me!"

"Explain yourself clearly first."

Spruance decisively withdrew his hand, completely ignoring the delicate, smooth touch he had just felt.

"Here's the situation."

Jasmine whispered, "Gina's death might be because of me."

"What?"

Spruance was somewhat surprised.

"Gina died because of me!"

At this point, Jasmine suddenly became emotional, her beautiful eyes filled with tears, and her brows furrowed.

"It's all because of that despicable Ye Xiao. He's been trying to slander me as the so-called Yellow-Clad Master and keeps directing the police to cause me trouble."

"But I never expected him to be so cruel to Gina!"

"What makes you so sure it's Ye Xiaoqian?"

Spruance's sudden question made Jasmine look up abruptly, her eyes showing shock and confusion.

"Although I also dislike him, as a prosecutor, I must have sufficient evidence."

Spruance looked at Jasmine, then asked, "What evidence do you have to prove that Ye Xiaoqian was definitely behind this?"

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Jasmine remained silent for a moment, a deep pain appearing on her face.

"Because that bastard forced himself on me."

After saying that, she seemed to have all her strength drained away, slumped into a chair, and slowly began to tell her story.

According to Jasmine, she met Ye Xiao at a banquet not long ago, but afterwards, that bastard took her to a hotel and humiliated her.

Later, Professor Charlie learned of this and decided to seek justice for Jasmine.

However, Ye Xiao, that devil, learned about this in advance.

In order to silence him and to interrupt Professor Charlie's research in collaboration with the military.

Ye Xiao even led a group to ambush and massacre the professor and Jasmine's classmates in the hotel, and afterwards slandered them as the so-called Yellow-Clad Master gang.

After that, Professor Charlie disappeared without a trace.

Jasmine survived by sheer luck and opened this club, hoping to make a living in Seattle.

Even so, Ye Xiao was still relentless, frequently appearing in the vicinity, trying to find some excuse to kill her as well.

"That's absolutely outrageous!"

Claude, who was standing to the side, couldn't bear to listen anymore. He clenched his teeth and his eyes turned red.

But Spruance showed no emotional reaction.

Just as Ye Xiao said, he had seen too many tragic things. If he were to be indignant about every single one, he would have been overwhelmed long ago.

There's a problem with what you said.

Spruance clasped his hands together, resting them on his chin, and calmly looked at Jasmine.

"Since Ye Xiao has such powerful methods and always handled things flawlessly before, why did he make so many mistakes this time?"

"Because he's a lecherous lunatic!"

A ruthless glint flashed in Jasmine's eyes. She suddenly ripped open the strap of her right shoulder, turned around, and revealed her fair, white back.

"These are all marks he left on me; you're free to test them!"

"Oh my God!"

Claude was startled and was about to turn around, but when he saw the densely packed, centipede-like back of Jasmine, he felt like his lungs were about to explode with anger.

"This is absolutely outrageous!"

"Sir, we must help her!"

Spruance did not respond to Claude, but just silently looked at Jasmine, and couldn't help but think of his meeting with Ye Xiao earlier.

At the time, he only wanted to provoke Ye Xiao in order to get some clues from him, but unfortunately he ended up getting nothing.

Now, Spruance felt a similar sense of confusion from Jasmine.

Jasmine behaved very well; she was almost the perfect victim.

But it was precisely this perfect performance that aroused Spruance's suspicion.

"I see."

Spruance slowly stood up: "Thank you for the tea. I will investigate this matter thoroughly."

"gentlemen?"

Claude looked puzzled as he watched Spruance turn and leave with a deft air.

He glanced back at the pitiful Jasmine and could only helplessly hurry to catch up with Spruance.

"Sir, this isn't right. Why don't we help her?"

In the car, Claude continued to brood over the matter while driving.

"She's so pitiful, covered in injuries, it must have been that bastard who did it."

Why should we help her?

"Sir, you!"

Claude suddenly felt a surge of anger, feeling that Spruance at this moment was just as despicable as Ye Xiao had been just moments before.

His guess was correct.

Spruance couldn't help but sigh.

If he hadn't gone to find Ye Xiao first, he might have been just as indignant as Claude.

Ye Xiao's performance made Spruance realize something.

Even if you witness firsthand that a certain bastard committed a crime, you still need to find sufficient direct evidence.

Otherwise, the other party is at most a criminal suspect, not a criminal.

"Claude, you're not only stupid, you're also a bit wicked."

Spruance shook his head: "How can you be sure that what that woman said was true?"

Upon hearing this, Claude couldn't help but recall Jasmine's pitiful and delicate face from earlier, and said something as if possessed.

"She...she wouldn't lie to us, would she?"

"madness."

Spruance didn't want to say anything more.

He had decided that Claude absolutely could not be involved in this case.

This lust-driven guy will only bring him trouble.

Back in his office at the city hall, Spruance sent Claude away and began his investigation alone.

As a prosecutor, Spruance was extremely busy every day and had witnessed so much wickedness in people's hearts that he had long accumulated a lot of resentment.

But he has been deliberately avoiding these issues, making himself dulled.

Little did he know that during this process, his rationality was already nearing its limit.

Almost at the same time, outside Louise's campaign office.

"Knock knock knock".

Ye Xiao knocked on the door.

"Come in."

Hearing a familiar voice coming from inside, he pushed the door open and entered, then turned around and locked the door behind him.

Louise, who was monitoring the data in front of her computer, asked casually without turning her head.

"Hmph, so you've finally decided to come back?"

"What wouldn't I dare to do?"

Ye Xiao casually sat down on the sofa: "Stand up first, I have something to discuss with you."

"I'm busy!"

Louise was troubled by Ye Xiao's situation, so of course she wouldn't give him a friendly look.

"No, you're free."

"you!"

"It's about Professor Charlie."

Upon hearing this, Louise looked up in surprise and decisively stood up to come to Ye Xiao's side.

"You've found a clue? Where is he?"

Ye Xiao did not answer, but instead crossed his legs, as if admiring the view of Seattle outside the window.

"you!"

Louise glanced at him helplessly, then forced herself to suppress her irritation, turned around and made him a cup of coffee, placing it on the table.

Today, Louise wasn't wearing her school uniform skirt; instead, she was dressed as a typical urban professional.

The off-white short-sleeved shirt is very stylish, paired with slim-fitting gray trousers.

Her full hips stretched the pants so tight they looked perky, and when she bent over, you could even vaguely see the outline of her bra, which was incredibly alluring.

It makes you want to hug it and caress it.

"Your skills are good; you've improved again."

Ye Xiao took a sip of coffee and made a serious comment, which earned him another eye roll from Louise.

What does this bastard know about coffee?

At most, he could tell whether milk or sugar had been added; he couldn't even tell where the beans came from or what their aroma was.

Although Louise felt contempt in her heart, she still wore a delicate smile on her face.

She sat down next to Ye Xiao, squinted her eyes, and asked with a smile.

"Tell me quickly, what exactly did you discover?"

"The clues are all here."

Ye Xiao casually tossed the information Livia had given him onto the table.

He had prepared all this information in advance, and in order to protect Livia and the church, he replaced all the content about them with his own information.

Sigh, I was too kind.

"You, you, you're serious?"

"Of course! What else did you think I was doing?"

Ye Xiao slammed his hand on the table, retorting with dissatisfaction, "In your eyes, am I the kind of person who's driven by lust?"

Is not it?

Louise looked at Ye Xiao with suspicion, finding it hard to believe that he had compiled such detailed information all by himself.

There are many details involved, and it would be impossible to do this without spending a lot of time.

Could it be that he's been away from us all this time because he's been busy with this?

For a moment, Louise felt a pang of guilt.

She was still angry with Ye Xiao because of what happened before, thinking that this bastard was messing around outside again and causing her trouble everywhere.

Unexpectedly, Ye Xiao went to the club to help her.

"Are you planning to take action against this club?"

Louise closed the file and asked, "When do you plan to?"

"The sooner the better."

Ye Xiao stretched and said, "Anyway, that's how things are. I've done what I was supposed to do, so the rest is up to you."

"Okay, no problem!"

Louise excitedly agreed.

A few more days passed, and just as Spruance was about to resume his investigation as before.

"Knock knock knock!"

A knocking sounded suddenly.

Spruance called out, "Come in."

"Sir, something terrible has happened! Claude has gone missing!"

Another subordinate pushed open the door and rushed in, saying in a panic, "We haven't seen him for several days, and now he's not answering his phone or replying to emails."

"What?"

Spruance's calm expression changed instantly.

That idiot is in trouble after all.

But who exactly did this to him?

Ye Xiao, or the Lord in Yellow?