kingnovel Chapter 545 Throat Lock Kill
Chapter 545 Throat Lock Kill
"Uncle Ren, hasn't anyone seen the murderer?"
"No, none of the living people have ever seen it, or even heard its voice."
"Then they should be able to know the killer's height, since a chokehold from behind should give them a height advantage."
Hua Yan has already begun analyzing the case.
"Some people are suddenly knocked down with great force, and their mouths and noses are covered. In the panic, they don't even notice the height issue."
These people were saved because someone appeared and scared away the perpetrator who was halfway through the attack.
"Didn't the person who suddenly appeared see the murderer either?"
"I didn't see it. The murderer always attacked people under the cover of darkness, and the locations were all at intersections and corners, where he could escape at any time."
"So now nobody's dare to go out at night?"
"Not only at night, but also before dawn, no one dares to work alone, because several cases occurred before daybreak."
"Ah! This person is so arrogant! I saw that one of the deceased was a middle-aged man, who was quite strong, but a bit short."
"Yes! When we visited his home, his family said that most people wouldn't dare to mess with him."
Ren Yi immediately thought that the murderer must have been very strong, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to subdue the victim.
Hua Yan fell into deep thought, picked up the photo and looked at it again.
Five people have already died at this person's hands, and two more are still in the hospital.
"Uncle Ren, were the scarves of these deceased people originally red, or were they stained red with blood?"
It's no wonder Hua Yan asked that question, because there were photos of each of the deceased wearing a scarf, and they were all blood-red. With their carotid arteries severed, the light-colored scarves would definitely have been stained red with blood.
"Oh? We didn't really notice that. But all we saw at the scene was blood everywhere, so we overlooked the scarf."
Ren Yi was also taken aback by the question; he genuinely hadn't noticed it.
"Uncle Ren, I'll go to the hospital tomorrow to visit the two surviving victims. By the way, does the killer have any fixed area of activity?"
“They’re all within the Dadong District, and we’re investigating them. The two survivors have been discharged from the hospital and are recuperating at home. I can take you to their home tomorrow.”
"Okay! That's all for today! Come find me at eight o'clock sharp tomorrow."
Hua Yan had a bold guess in her mind, and she wanted to verify it.
Luan Yu took Hua Yan home, where Hua Jingxing waited for her.
"Dad, why aren't you asleep yet?"
"Oh! Nothing's wrong, I'll just sit and read a book for a while."
Hua Jingxing was worried about Hua Yan. Although she said she was going to the Municipal Bureau with Ren Yi and the others and told him not to worry, he still couldn't put his mind at ease.
Haha! When Hua Jingxing wasn't around, there was nothing I could do, so I didn't worry about it. Now that she's here, I'm starting to worry.
"Dad, stop watching and go to sleep. I have something to do at eight tomorrow, I'm going to wash up and go to bed now."
Hua Yan knew that Hua Jingxing was waiting for her, so she rushed into her room. She went straight into the spatial dimension to save time.
"Jiu'er, come here."
Upon seeing Hua Yan, Qiu Bao took her to the medicinal herb field without saying a word.
"What's wrong? Why are you in such a hurry?"
Hua Yan was being pulled forward, completely out of her control.
"Look!"
Qiu Bao pointed to a medicinal herb, his face full of excitement.
Look at this medicinal herb on the ground. Its leaves are dark green, with a total of five leaves, and it has a single orange-red flower.
"Ah! The Soul-Forging Grass has bloomed?"
Hua Yan's face was filled with shock.
"Yes! It sprouted a while ago, with a flower bud on top, and it only opened today."
Qiu Bao looked at Xiao Guai and Fang Hua, who were busy in the distance, and was genuinely happy for them.
"Yes! As long as they bear seeds, we can refine the true forms for Xiao Guai and Fang Hua."
In order for Soul-Forging Grass to have the effect of forging souls, the entire plant that has produced seeds must be used for refining.
“They come to see me every day, and they take better care of me than I do.”
Qiu Bao revealed a satisfied smile.
Now, his relationship with Xiao Guai and Fang Hua is no less than that with Hua Yan; they are true friends who have grown up together since childhood.
"The Soul-Forging Grass must be taken special care of; not the slightest mistake can be made."
"I know, Xiao Guai and Fang Hua are even more nervous than I am!"
"Okay! Good to know. I'm going to cultivate now."
"Jiu'er, you should also take care of yourself and get some rest."
Qiu Bao knows Hua Yan best. She's exhausted every day, like a dead dog, yet she still has to seize every moment to cultivate.
Hua Yan didn't say anything, patted Qiu Bao on the shoulder, and walked towards the Spirit Spring Pool.
Previously, Hua Yan would only come to the Spirit Spring Pool to soak when her spiritual energy was depleted. Later, she discovered that cultivating here was twice as effective.
next day
Hua Yan emerged from the space refreshed, where Hua Jingxing had already prepared breakfast. Just as she finished eating, Ren Yi's car arrived.
"Dad, I went out with Uncle Ren."
After saying that, Hua Yan ran out.
Ren Yi greeted Hua Jingxing and then drove off at high speed.
Hua Jingxing watched the exhaust fumes swirling with snowflakes, unable to utter the words of "be careful."
Tong Tianci went to Luan Yu's house to pick him up, and then the four of them met at the intersection.
Upon arriving at the home of the first survivor, instead of experiencing the joyous atmosphere of the New Year, one felt a sense of gloom.
"Grandpa and Grandma, Happy New Year! We've come to visit Wang Chao."
Ren Yi handed the things in his hand to Wang Chao's parents.
Wang Chao, a middle-aged man around forty years old, of medium height and rather thin, was lying on the bed with his eyes closed, his face pale.
"Oh dear! You're here, so what are you bringing?"
Wang Chao's mother took the things and casually placed them on the table. Her eyes were full of sorrow, and when she looked at her son, her eyes reddened again.
Since their son's throat was slashed, the elderly couple hasn't had a single good night's sleep. At first, they worried that their son wouldn't wake up; later, they worried that he would be left with a disability; and now they're worried about how they'll survive in the future.
Wang Chao is an only child; he has four older sisters, all of whom are married and have both sons and daughters. Wang Chao is his parents' hope and their emotional support. Now, looking at their son lying in bed, they are filled with uncertainty about the future.
Wang Chao has a son and a daughter. His wife died in a car accident a few years ago. The two children are still in school and are being cared for by their grandparents. His income from his job is the main source of livelihood for the family.
My parents are retired workers with little pension. To supplement the family income, they do odd jobs.
Now, Wang Chao is lying in bed, and everyone feels like a mountain is pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.
"Grandma, can I ask Uncle a few questions?"
Hua Yan stood in front of Wang Chao's bed, seeking Wang Chao's mother's opinion.
The old woman glanced at Hua Yan, then at Ren Yi; she knew this man was a leader from the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Seeing Ren Yi nod, she nodded as well.
Hua Yan knew that Wang Chao wasn't asleep; he just didn't know how to face reality.
"Grandma! I'm a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. I'd like to take a look at Uncle's current health condition."
Hua Yan could also see the family's predicament and knew that this was the main breadwinner and the pillar of the family.
Upon hearing this, the old woman's eyes finally lit up, and her eyes reddened. She nodded hurriedly. This was what she had been hoping for most; she thought that if there were a miracle doctor, perhaps her son could get better.
Hua Yan placed her right index and middle fingers on Wang Chao's pulse, carefully sensing his physical condition.
Hmm! It's nothing serious. It's just that long-term fatigue, malnutrition, coupled with this shock and excessive blood loss, have caused a series of chain reactions, which is why Wang Chao has not recovered.
"Grandma, I have some medicine that can cure this. Can I give Uncle one?"
The old lady nodded in agreement without any hesitation.
Tong Tianci and Luan Yu both knew about Hua Yan's medical skills, and Ren Yi had also heard of them, so they did not stop her.
Hua Yan took out a porcelain bottle from her handbag, poured out a pill, pinched Wang Chao's chin, and fed him one.