Chapter 101: Chapter 101: The Killer Revealed by the Portrait!

Suitable for sculpting and painting.

It refers to today, which is perfect for sculpting and painting statues and portraits.

Chen Xiao has always been uncertain about the purpose of this ability given to him.

Until Lou Yang unfurled that scroll of the deity, giving him some inspiration.

Guo Zhengchang heard he wanted to draw, and although he didn’t understand what exactly he wanted to paint, he did not stop him but warmly invited him into the car.

The car interior was spacious, and to provide Chen Xiao with a quiet environment as much as possible, Guo Zhengchang even called the driver out of the car, waiting outside.

At that moment, it seemed Guo Zhengchang became an elderly bodyguard, while Chen Xiao inside the car appeared as the big shot.

Chen Xiao sat in the car, constantly sorting through the information in his mind.

“I once described the murderer.”

“His physique should be very strong, as he possesses the ability to twist a person’s neck!”

“Moreover, this person is very good at hiding, more perceptive than normal people, and better at planning.”

“He has some research on feudal culture, not much but enough to imitate.”

“He killed Ye Wei and ended up tying him to kneel on the ground.”

“He dismembered Song Zhen, hid the head among the leaves, while burying the body under the trees.”

“He beat Guo Ning to death, covered with a red veil, and laid the corpse on a cold stone platform.”

“He hunted Jin Meng, hid him in a jar of smoked meat, eventually allowing a mouse to gnaw off the earlobe.”

“He twisted Qin Zhao’s neck, threw it into a cesspool, as if he wanted his reputation to stink even in death.”

“His skills are outstanding, his courage immense, yet his heart meticulous!”

“His methods are crude but distinctly clean and neat, thus he acts decisively in daily life too!”

………

With each mumbling from Chen Xiao, the pen in his hand would fall on the paper, leaving a line.

It’s just that every stroke he makes is very slow, completely indifferent to the passing of time.

Outside the car, Guo Zhengchang and his driver and bodyguards have been waiting for a long, long time.

The bodyguards were showing signs of confusion, and the driver couldn’t help but ask Guo Zhengchang: “Elder Guo, he’s been in there for hours, aren’t you heading back to the hotel for a rest?”

Guo Zhengchang looked coldly: “Not going to the hotel today, let’s stay in the village instead.”

“But there are so many people and it’s complicated here…”

“Just people, what complication can there be? Moreover, right now, no one should disturb Chen Xiao.”

Since Guo Zhengchang said that, the driver who was worried about his health could only silently shut up.

However, Guo Zhengchang also couldn’t help being curious, trying hard to get close to the car window for a look.

Seeing Chen Xiao seems to be drawing the silhouette of a person, and up till now, he’s painted only the lower half, Guo Zhengchang was also somewhat clueless.

“Could he actually paint the murderer?”

Guo Zhengchang didn’t understand, seeing the sky was already turning towards evening, he couldn’t help but pat his old legs.

Just then, Yu Gui’s father saw this scene and hurried over.

“Old sir, why have you been standing outside the car all this time?”

To the Yu Family, Guo Zhengchang had shown favor.

Although Yu Gui hadn’t improved after receiving treatment, that wasn’t Guo Zhengchang’s fault.

So when Yu Gui’s father saw Guo Zhengchang’s weary look, he was full of concern.

Guo Zhengchang smiled and shook his head: “It’s nothing, just a bit numb from standing, didn’t expect Mr. Chen to stay in the car so long.”

Yu Gui’s father realized: “Boss Chen, what’s he doing in there?”

“Painting.”

“Ah?” Yu Gui’s father was completely baffled.

Guo Zhengchang smiled bitterly: “Let’s not inquire into the affairs of smart people, they must have a reason for doing what they do. But about Yu Gu, are you able to handle the child’s issue yourselves?”

Yu Gui’s father got serious: “We can, Elder Guo, please don’t worry. Our Old Yu Family owes you too much.”

“Since you say that, I won’t ask further, about what we owe or not now matters little, both children are gone.” Guo Zhengchang spoke, and his gaze involuntarily looked towards the direction of the back mountain, saying:

“Do you think Xiaoning has picked up Ah Gui?”

Yu Gui’s father didn’t reply, when inside came the sound of having dinner.

“Elder Guo, just let Boss Chen continue painting. You’ve been traveling all the way, why not have a simple meal here?”

“Alright, I truly can’t stand any longer.”

Guo Zhengchang nodded, agreeing, and Yu Gu also invited the driver and those bodyguards in.

With Guo Zhengchang’s permission, the bodyguards finally relaxed.

They were already impatient from waiting, yet Chen Xiao was still completing his silhouette painting.

Time passed by second by second.

After dinner, the spiritual ritual began.

Yu Gui’s father and mother were in completely different states.

His father, occasionally rose to greet some relatives and friends.

But his mother seemed entirely soulless, sitting beside the blanket-covered Yu Gui without moving.

The most important part of the rite tonight was the coffin interment.

Once the departed was placed in the coffin, the family would truly never see them again.

Lou Yang was the host of the ceremony, wearing a Daoist Robe.

Chanting incessantly in the local dialect.

Yet few could understand what he chanted.

Only noting his expression solemn, and his various movements indeed flowing smoothly.

Luo Dali kept explaining Lou Yang’s motions and intents to Xiaoji Knife Man.

If not everyone knew his identity, they might all think he was Lou Yang’s new apprentice.

Then everyone witnessed Yu Gui’s body being lifted.

Luo Dali sighed: “Going to seal the coffin now.”

Xiaoji and Knife Man turned their heads away, these fellows who often shouted for fights were suddenly reluctant to look.

Guo Zhengchang also propped up a cane, his gaze never left Yu Gui.

Only when Yu Gui’s body was placed into the coffin did Guo Zhengchang take something out of his pocket and walked over.

It seemed to be a piece of jade tied with a red string.

Guo Zhengchang placed the jade on Yu Gui, softly speaking: “This was Xiaoning’s close-guarded item, let it accompany you.”

After leaving those words, Guo Zhengchang returned to his original standing spot with reddened eyes.

Just as he turned around, he found Chen Xiao had already stood in his previous position.

At this moment, Chen Xiao held a piece of paper in his hand.

Indeed, Chen Xiao held the paper by gripping it.

And what was on that paper, wasn’t hard for Guo Zhengchang to guess, it should be the silhouette picture Chen Xiao painted all afternoon.

Guo Zhengchang halted, glancing at Chen Xiao’s hand, then followed Chen Xiao’s gaze to a person in the mourning hall.

At that moment, Guo Zhengchang seemed to understand what Chen Xiao meant, and his originally murky eyes instantly cleared.

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