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

Chapter 14 The deceased’s last words
  "You bastard, I won't let you go even if I'm a ghost!"

That's it?Gone?
  The deceased's brief last words made Cao An feel a little disappointed.

Theoretically, the most perfect last words should be: "Zhang San, you male bastard, you would actually plot against me for my money at the quarter hour in the bed of Widow Wang on Dongmen Third Street."

In one sentence, the name, gender, motive, time and place are all available, and the case can be solved on the spot.

Unfortunately, there is a big gap between theory and reality. The last words of the deceased are often just a cry from the heart, making it difficult to identify the suspect.

Fortunately, this clue is not completely worthless.

When ordinary people encounter a master like Ying Huorong, most of them will beg for mercy before being killed.

Judging from the angry tone and content of the deceased, it seemed more like he had been betrayed by his companions, or at least they knew each other, and was stabbed in the back by an acquaintance.

"The owner of the Tinder Banner has nothing to do with this case." Cao An stood up and gave Pang Shi an explanation.

Unfortunately, Pang Shi was not satisfied with this answer: "Cao An, I know that you have some abilities, but your words cannot completely clear the suspicion of Ying Banner Master in this case."

Just now, Cao An pointed his finger down, and there was a gust of wind. The deceased suddenly began to roll his eyes, which looked a bit bluffing.

But after all, Cao An is also from the Tsing Yi Department. Is it possible that he is excusing one of his own? It's really not convincing.

Fortunately, the breakthrough point has been found, and you can just start investigating from the people around you.

"Do you know his identity?" Cao An asked Pang Shi.

Pang Shi nodded and looked at a middle-aged man with a mustache in the crowd who had a shabby look on his face. The middle-aged man quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"Sir, this is my shop assistant: Wang Er."

"What's your last name, boss?"

"My surname is Xue, and I run a pawnshop on the street. Alas~~ Wang Er was fine an hour ago, but unexpectedly, something like this happened in the blink of an eye."

Boss Xue lamented and wiped his face. He seemed to have deep feelings for his waiter.

But the ghost market is a place where the sun never shines all year round. The dim environment is like an evil realm. Those who come here to do business are definitely not serious people. Even if you squeeze out tears, Cao An won't believe it.

Ying Huorong, who was beside him, even curled his lips: "You are pretentious, I think you are very suspicious, maybe you are the one who killed the person."

Faced with Tinder's questioning, Boss Xue innocently begged for mercy: "I'm just a commoner, I don't know martial arts, and there's no reason to harm my own men!"

As a direct suspect, Boss Xue has naturally been investigated by the Imperial City Division and has not been made any trouble, so the suspicion should not be serious.

What's more important now is to clear Ying Huorong's suspicion first.

"Wang Er, how did you get involved with Master Huorong?" Cao An asked Boss Xue.

Boss Xue was so frightened that he said, "My lord, you misunderstood. I didn't say that this lord has a relationship with Wang Er!"

He was just the owner of a small shop, and he didn't have the guts to question an official.

"Just because this gentleman came to my shop yesterday to inquire about something, and there happened to be news tonight, I arranged for Wang Er to come look for him, but something happened on the way."

It doesn't matter?
  Cao An was stunned when he heard that, it doesn't matter, then there is no motive for killing! Where did the suspicion come from?

When he turned around and was about to ask a question, Pang Shi had already given the answer in advance: "I know you have doubts in your mind, but you might as well talk to Ms. Ying first. She will tell you where the suspicion comes from."

After some hesitation, the ball was finally kicked back to Ying Huorong.

Of course Ying Huorong would not admit it and objected without hesitation: "I don't know this Wang Er at all. I didn't kill him."

Right, no matter whether the case is related to him or not, Ying Huorong is not a fool, so how could he add suspicion to himself...

"I have been working very hard to find [Qiwen Tower] for the past three days. How can I find the time to kill people and rob goods?" Cao An:...

To be honest, if this person was not the leader of the Fire Flag of their Tsing Yi Department, Cao An would have wanted to fall out.

Let’s not talk about the dangerous idea of ​​killing people and robbing goods for now.

Just talking about Qiwen Building, which you have been looking for for three days...

"Isn't this place the Qiwen Building?" Cao An pointed behind him with a confused expression.

At the bustling street entrance of the black market, there are luxurious decorations with glazed ink and gold. Even the house number that reads "Qiwen Building" is more than three meters wide. Looking at the entire ghost market, there are only a handful of shops of this size.

You said you searched for three days?
  No wonder the Imperial City Division is targeting you, and others are just asking you for confessions as a routine matter, and you are putting yourself in a pit of fire? For this reason, it's strange that Pang Shi would believe you.

What makes Cao An even more strange is that this person really didn't seem to see it!
  Following his direction, Ying Huorong's eyes gradually became blurred, followed by confusion and surprise, and finally his big eyes were filled with surprise.

"Ah! So Qiwen Building is here! I passed by here several times and didn't notice it."

Everyone:...

Pang Shi looked at Cao An and said nothing, but his inner words were already written on his face.

Listen to yourself, is this human speech?
  Is it possible that for such a large Qiwen Building, as one of the five banner owners of the Tsing Yi Department, I could not find it after searching for it for three days?

possible.

Cao An suddenly remembered that before Monk Sanyang came here, he had already guessed that Ying Huorong would get lost. Is there any hidden secret in this?
  Facing Cao An's questioning gaze, Monk Sanyang just shook his head slightly and did not want to explain. Ying Huorong's situation was the highest secret of the Tsing Yi Department and could not be made public.

In that case, the only way to clear up the case is to clear Ying Tinder's name.

Cao An took a deep breath and issued a request for cooperation to Pang Shi: "I have verified using secret methods that Lord Huorong is not the murderer, but I cannot produce evidence for the time being. Otherwise, how about I handle the case with Pang Duzhi?"

"Okay!" Pang Shi agreed without hesitation.

To be honest, if the things stolen were not too important, he would not want to get entangled with the people from the Tsing Yi Department.

The predecessor of the Tsing Yi Department was the army. They retired together with the generals. Most of the Five Flags were old troops. Everyone liked to talk with their fists and would fight if they disagreed. It was very difficult to reason with them.

Now that Cao An is actively participating in the investigation, the atmosphere has eased a bit.

Of course, the easing was from the Imperial City Division's side, but Ying Huorong, on the other hand, was still looking at Pang Shi with hostility.

"Why bother with these people? Our mission hasn't been completed yet. It's a waste of time."

This person really has the nerve to say that he has been lost for three days, who is wasting his time?

But even if he thinks so in his heart, Cao An won't really say it.

Ying Huorong gave him a very strange feeling. Looking at her smart and clear eyes, looking here and there, he felt like a girl who had just entered the world, with a carefree and free spirit in her bones.

But I heard from Monk Sanyang before that this man would go on a killing spree when he went crazy. His words and conversations were also filled with the idea of ​​supremacy of violence, and his personality was really weird.

But since she is the daughter of Mr. Zheng Zheng, it’s okay to blame her. It’s not enough to force her, but you can always coax her to come.

"Lord Huorong, we and the Imperial City Division both work for the imperial court, so we should help each other. Besides, the black market environment is complicated. Let's help the Imperial City Division settle the case first. I'm sure Pang Duzhi will also give me and others some help. .”

"Of course. If this case is investigated and the lost property is recovered, I, the Imperial City Division, will owe you a favor." Pang Shi nodded without hesitation.

This incident happened so suddenly that it was difficult to figure it out for a while.

But the things that were stolen are of great importance. The longer it goes on, the more variables there will be. Cao An has some skills, and he might be able to make new progress.

(End of this chapter)