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The girl responded, then the candle went out and all was quiet.
Uncle Xian, Sister Xiao Lan, the walking corpse that infiltrated the Chai residence... is Chai Xian!
Xu Qi'an immediately made a judgment.
"Friend, you're a guest, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Qi'an heard a noise coming from the haystack beside him, and four figures emerged from it.
The moonlight was dim, and the four people, dressed in tattered clothes, were expressionless and lifeless, their dead eyes staring at Xu Qi'an.
Xu Qi'an asked, "Chai Xian?"
The door of the mud house opened, and a man dressed in cloth came out carrying a lantern.
He had handsome features, stood 1.8 meters tall, and possessed a gentle and reserved demeanor, with a deep-seated worry between his brows.
"Who is your Excellency?"
Xu Qi'an composed himself and replied calmly, "Just a wandering knight."
Chai Xian scrutinized Xu Qi'an, nodded, and said softly, "It's not appropriate to talk here. Come with me."
After leaving the courtyard, the two came to a secluded alley, where Xu Qi'an took the initiative to speak.
"I heard about the Chai family in Xiangzhou and was quite curious about it, so I went to investigate the Chai family at night. I didn't expect to run into you."
Chai Xian said calmly, "So?"
Xu Qi'an bluntly stated: "I have already learned what happened. There are many suspicious points regarding your patricide. I'm afraid it's not as simple as it seems on the surface."
Chai Xian seemed somewhat surprised and said with some distrust, "Why don't you tell me? There are many suspicious points. Where are they?"
"The biggest suspicion is 'parricide.' Although there are indeed fathers in this world who are not human, the head of the Chai family has treated you quite well."
Even if you are very fond of Miss Chai, you only need to take her away. Why make things so complicated?
Chai Xian paused for a moment, then sighed, "I didn't kill my godfather, nor did I kidnap Xiao Lan. I stayed in Xiangzhou to find out who framed me."
"Oh? Tell me, what have you found out? Who do you suspect?"
Chai Xian did not answer immediately, but paused for a moment, saying, "I lost both my parents when I was young and had no one to rely on. I begged for a living in Xiangzhou."
Later, my adoptive father took me in and treated me extremely well, even more so than his own son. Therefore, my three older brothers all disliked and hated me.
"Only Xiao Lan treated me sincerely and never looked down on me because of my past."
At this point, Chai Xian seemed to drift off into a daze, as if he had returned to that sweltering summer many years ago.
The filthy little beggar was led back to the Chai residence. The girl hiding behind the screen peeked out and secretly observed him. Their eyes met, and he lowered his head in self-consciousness.
The girl's smile was bright.
"That day, after dinner, a servant from the manor told me that my godfather wanted to see me."
I know it's because of Xiao Lan. Before this, we had several arguments about Xiao Lan's marriage.
"I am in love with Xiao Lan and want my adoptive father to marry her to me, but my adoptive father feels that I am a member of the Chai family and am destined to serve the Chai family."
Xiao Lan marrying me is merely icing on the cake; a marriage alliance with the Huangfu family is more in line with the family's interests.
Xu Qi'an smiled and said, "That's not wrong."
Chai Xian's eyes dimmed slightly as he continued, "After sending the servants away, I went to see my godfather. On the way, I noticed a commotion coming from his room, so I rushed over..."
“I was too late. When I arrived, my godfather had already been murdered in the room, and the murderer had disappeared. I was filled with grief and anger. At that moment, my aunt arrived with the clansmen.”
"She and her clansmen accused me of murdering my adoptive father without saying a word and wanted to exterminate the family. I tried to explain in every way, but they were unmoved and no one believed me."
Left with no other choice, I summoned the Iron Corpse and fought my way out of the Chai mansion. Although I didn't kill my adoptive father, my hands were indeed stained with the blood of many Chai family members that night.
After fleeing Xiangzhou City, I hid here to recuperate from my injuries. That family, who had received kindness from me, remained steadfast in their belief in me and did not let the rumors outside lead them to conclude that I was the murderer.
"So, you don't think you kidnapped Chai Lan?"
Chai Xian shook his head: "Afterwards, I was worried about Xiao Lan, so I secretly sneaked back to the Chai residence, but I couldn't find her."
I privately interrogated the servants of the Chai family and learned that she had disappeared the night her adoptive father died. I suspect she is in grave danger.
Xu Qi'an asked, "You sneaked into the cellar where the corpses were hidden tonight, were you looking for Xiao Lan?"
Chai Xian nodded, a look of relief in his eyes: "I didn't find her."
Xu Qi'an asked again, "Who is the villain who commits murders and creates corpses everywhere?"
"I don't know." Chai Xian's face was ashen, his tone and expression filled with hatred.
"Someone is impersonating me and killing people everywhere, creating murder cases. This is trying to drive me to the brink of despair, making it impossible for me to recover."
At first, they killed some martial arts figures, then some small gangs, and now they're not even sparing ordinary people.
“Chai Xian, I have a senior who has reached the extraordinary realm, and he will arrive at the Chai residence tomorrow.”
"If you are truly innocent, are you willing to go and prove your innocence?"
Hearing Xu Qi'an's words, Chai Xian's gaze became suspicious. "You can summon a superhuman?"
Xu Qi'an continued, "You can invite helpers to ensure you are not ambushed by the Chai family."
Chai Xian fell into deep thought.
Chapter 407 Luo Yuheng's fear personality, Chai Xing'er and Chai Xian confront each other!
“Now that the case has become such a big deal, you haven’t run away. I guess you still hope to clear your name,” Xu Qi’an said.
Chai Xian retorted, "Why should I run away? My godfather died under mysterious circumstances, and Xiao Lan's whereabouts are unknown. The murderer who framed me has not been found and is committing evil deeds everywhere. Why should I run away?"
"Brother, you're a bit extreme," Xu Qi'an suddenly thought.
Chai Xian suddenly sighed: "During this period of time, I have been going out to track down the real culprit. I have been looking for places where murders often occur, but all I have caught are petty people who use my name to rob and plunder or create corpses."
Xu Qi'an guessed, "You must have someone you suspect in your heart, right?"
Chai Xian hesitated for a moment, then said, "I suspect that my aunt is framing me."
Li Chang'an nodded. "Tell me about it."
Chai Xian sighed, "Who else could it be but my aunt? My eldest brother died young, and my second and third brothers are both good-for-nothings."
If her godfather dies, the only threats to her will be Xiaolan and me. This incident kills three birds with one stone, doesn't it?
Before tonight, although I had always suspected her, I had no certainty or evidence.
But tonight, I sneaked into the Chai residence and overheard her having an affair with another man in her courtyard.
"It's unlikely that Chai Xing'er's lover is the murderer," Xu Qi'an shook his head.
“That man isn’t very capable, but he’s definitely having an affair,” Chai Xian said definitively.
“My aunt has changed. She would never have been so dissolute before. Desire has made her ugly.”
In a criminal case, whoever benefits is a suspect. In the Chai family case, Chai Xing'er can be considered the sole beneficiary.
Therefore, she had a motive to commit the crime, though not absolutely, and thus she is a "suspect".
According to the subsequent development of the case, "Chai Xian" committed multiple murders in Xiangzhou, which is not in line with the normal behavior of a criminal.
"I've made up my mind. I'm going to the Chai family tomorrow to confront Chai Xing'er!" Chai Xian was persuaded by Xu Qi'an.
He didn't want to run away, but he was afraid that Xing'er would harm him.
……
The next day.
Lingbao Temple.
While Xu Qi'an was diligently searching for dragon energy, Li Chang'an was also working hard.
Just like last night, Luo Yuheng absolutely refused, which made things even more exhausting.
Luo Yuheng was, after all, a second-rank official. Spending a night with Luo Yuheng was more exhausting than fighting Fu Xiang for three days.
However, Li Chang'an was already a second-rank martial artist, and the number of sages in the world was close to zero. He mainly consumed magic power and qi.
In the early morning, Luo Yuheng, who hadn't slept all night, was seeing the anger in his eyes dissipate.
Li Chang'an felt the thrill of opening a blind box, not knowing what personality would be next.
Number Three: Master, a new host for the dragon energy has been found, but he is involved in a major case.
"Come over when it's convenient for you. I'll solve the case, and then you can take away the main dragon energy."
[Number 7: Okay, I'll go to the Chai family's house before noon today.]
After chatting with Xu Qi'an, Li Miaozhen also left a message in her private chat.
[Number Two: Li Lang, you've secretly run back to the capital again, haven't you? I miss you terribly.]
[Number Seven: If Master Li doesn't mind, I'd like to do some morning exercises with you later.]
[Number Two: Ridiculous... The sun has already risen, and I'm waiting for you.]
Li Chang'an tossed the fragments of the Earth Book aside, then noticed Luo Yuheng sitting up, wrapped in his blanket, looking somewhat bewildered.
She looked at the messy bed, her face slightly flushed, her eyes filled with shyness.