In the situation where the victim has identified the perpetrator on the scene.

It’s rare for a case to catch the wrong person.

But in this particular case, there are clearly numerous flaws if analyzed slightly.

Yet, this flawed case still has irrefutable evidence against the suspect that cannot be shaken off.

Han Zai sighed, “The case is basically as I described earlier; the case itself isn’t complicated, but it becomes complex because the arrested suspect won’t confess. His character is very fierce, having self-harmed multiple times after being caught.”

“He wants to prove his innocence through death!”

“Also, as you mentioned, from the information we have, it’s clear that among Jiao Guoxuan’s relatives, only Jiao Yan is understanding. After the suspect’s previous release from prison, Jiao Yan was the only one to look for him.”

“From what others say, it seems the suspect has let go of past hatred and rage. If he indeed committed the crime, Jiao Yan shouldn’t have died, especially when he left a survivor.”

Lin Xi then took over the conversation, saying:

“The suspect is very familiar with the deceased’s family situation, aware of how many family members there are. When he killed the three victims, he had sufficient time and patience to clear the scene without any reason not to find the five-year-old daughter hiding under the bed.”

“It’s reasonable, but Teacher Han, your investigation must have leaned towards someone framing from the moment you grasped the case details, right? Only, haven’t you found any breakthroughs in the deceased’s social relations?” Chen Xiao asked.

Han Zai shook his head, but didn’t speak for a long time.

Chen Xiao observed his expression, sensing that Han Zai seemed to be deliberating something.

After two or three minutes passed, Han Zai finally spoke, “Let me say this: after discussing the case with Xiaoxi, I felt a sense of regret. Especially when I shared my own thoughts, I had a strong intuition that all my ideas might mislead her.”

“Therefore now, I don’t want to state my opinion on the case. I hope you both discover it yourselves, whether through social connections or elsewhere, do your own investigation.”

Han Zai was a very seasoned criminal investigator.

But simultaneously, he was an elder who accepted his limitations.

Once he slightly perceived something amiss and felt that he might affect others’ judgments,

he promptly ceased all his actions, leaving everything for the young to handle.

Chen Xiao didn’t expect him to decide this way, but seeing Han Zai’s resolute expression, he chuckled wryly, saying:

“Alright, tomorrow morning Xiaoxi and I will visit the forensic department, I want to examine the bodies first.”

Chen Xiao has just acquired the Power of Bathing, so the first thing he wanted to do was understand where this latest ability would manifest.

Han Zai nodded, “I’m here just to know your attitude. Since you don’t resist and are willing, I’m relieved.”

Having said that, Han Zai stood up.

Without waiting for further persuasion from Chen Xiao, Han Zai merely waved and took a cab to leave.

The two stood at the hotel entrance, watching the taxi depart.

Lin Xi clung to Chen Xiao’s arm; as Chen Xiao glanced at her intending to say something, Lin Xi instead said:

“I think Teacher Han’s approach is correct. Before you really delve in, I also don’t want to discuss the case with you anymore, let’s…”

“Talk about our marital matters!”

“Talking about this I have no reservations, let’s… go upstairs!”

Chen Xiao allowed Lin Xi to lead him into the room.

Just as Lin Xi mentioned, neither brought up anything related to the case again.

Yet Chen Xiao wanted to first verify the power of the Power of Bathing.

If he had to pinpoint a change through verification,

it would seem his hands have become more skillful than before!

With the enhanced power of “stealing,” Chen Xiao was already confident about his manual dexterity.

But now, Chen Xiao was even more assured!

In the room.

Lin Xi had already fallen into a deep sleep.

Chen Xiao stretched his hands, under the dim bathroom light, observing.

Unknowingly, much time passed; finally, Chen Xiao stood up.

He took out paper and pen from his bag.

He couldn’t sleep.

So he decided to find something to do.

Thus, he started drawing.

Only, the drawings were not suitable for others to see late at night.

Because he was depicting the crime scene described by Han Zai.

The three victims were bound to chairs, but a table still stood before them.

That table was the dining table from Jiao Guoxuan’s house.

That is, the murderer drugged the three and then carried out the binding.

After binding, their chest cavities were opened to extract their hearts!

When Han Zai described this, why did he choose the word “extract” rather than “dig out?”

In Chen Xiao’s view, there should be a reason behind this.

After all, when an experienced investigator discusses a case, they might be a bit particular compared to writers.

“Extract,” like picking fruit.

Picking fruit can be done using hands or helped by tools.

But there’s a fundamental difference between extracting and digging.

From the term “dig,” one can sense a crude, barbaric flavor.

While “extract” carries a sense of caution!

Chen Xiao silently draws.

Unknowingly, time continues to pass; now, Chen Xiao has four pictures in his hands.

Three of them are naturally the imagined scenes when the three victims were found.

The last one shows the scene when all were discovered together.

Looking at the pictures in his hand, Chen Xiao’s mind already has tomorrow’s work plan.

First: he needs to test the Power of Bathing.

Second: he needs to meet the apprehended yet unyielding suspect to understand his character and person.

After accomplishing these two tasks, Chen Xiao needs to compare the suspect’s character with the perceived murderer’s personality.

Just after thinking, Chen Xiao felt something seems missing.

Staring at the pictures contemplating seriously, a spark of insight erupted in Chen Xiao’s mind.

He realized what was overlooked.

Beyond inherent traits, environment and experiences transform a personality.

The apprehended suspect has prior offenses, has been imprisoned.

His life and environment have changed drastically from his birth, encountering significant upheavals.

Such upheavals are enough to alter an individual’s original personality.

Even without exaggeration, when he wants to take something out, the original him might impulsively choose to “dig.”

But after immense life changes, he might become refined, even imagining he holds artistic tendencies.

Defining all his actions as a form of artistic creation and extension!

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep