69novels Chapter 689: The Case's End!
Chapter 689: The Case's End!
According to his judgment, every extraordinary person must act very aloof so that their opponents will not underestimate them.
His appearance did indeed intimidate Miss Hugh.
Holmes maintained his aloof demeanor for too long. Even though he could pretend to be aloof, different parts of his body showed very obvious changes.
"Is this guy nervous?"
Miss Hugh sensed something was wrong and immediately began to observe carefully.
Soon, she shook her head helplessly.
"Turns out this guy was just putting on an act."
In addition, since Holmes was the father of Chu Yang's friend, Miss Hugh ultimately decided to handle the problem in a more gentle way.
"What use are these corpses to you?"
Miss Hugh inquired very tactfully.
"I'm sorry, I really did work, but all I can tell you is that I didn't do anything wrong, and that's all I can say."
Holmes secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but still answered the questions with the same sincerity.
"Does this guy have absolutely no wariness towards a complete stranger who is also an extraordinary being?"
Upon hearing the answer, Miss Hugh couldn't help but shake her head, and her original plan to use physical interrogation techniques completely vanished.
"Alright, you can continue."
Miss Hugh decided to stay by Holmes's side for the night.
Holmes took these corpses only to perform some special sacrifices or rituals.
However, given that this guy knows nothing about the extraordinary world...
He is very likely to be discovered by other extraordinary beings while he is performing the ceremony.
To prevent Holmes from dying tragically on the street corner, and to avoid having to explain herself to Chu Yang, Miss Hugh naturally couldn't leave Holmes's side easily.
We'll discuss everything after we meet Chu Yang.
The next morning, when Chu Yang opened his eyes again, he found that the pain in his head had completely disappeared.
"Fortunately, there were no aftereffects; the cheat system is still powerful enough."
He shook his head with a wry smile, and as soon as he pushed open the door, he saw the servants clearing the dining table.
"Young Master, you're awake. Mr. Manhattan has gone out to investigate a case."
The servant bowed very respectfully in response.
Manhattan has no relatives nearby.
As the only student, Chu Yang naturally became the young master.
Only then did he remember that the two of them had recently taken on a very difficult missing person case.
"Never mind, the teacher probably doesn't need me anyway."
After some hesitation, Chu Yang immediately decided to meet with Miss Xiu.
As usual, I arrived at that familiar coffee shop.
After pushing open the door, the people at the dining table also ordered very inexpensive set meals.
However, this time he did not receive a disdainful look from the waitress.
After a brief inquiry, it turned out that the coffee shop's inexpensive meal packages had recently become a hit among workers.
After the total amount increased, the final returns were no worse than before.
This also made Chu Yang, the initiator of this package, much more popular.
As soon as he sat down, the waitress brought him the usual set meal.
Just as Chu Yang was about to take out his money to pay the bill, he was politely refused by the waitress.
"Sir, no matter when you come from now on, our services will always be free for you."
Watching the waitress's departing figure, Chu Yang couldn't help but smile.
"Stop grinning like an idiot. Why do you look so pale? What happened?"
Ms. Hugh, sitting opposite me, asked nervously.
After all, the two had just experienced a thrilling and exciting curse case not long ago.
A variety of thoughts even flashed through her mind in an instant.
Is it possible that the organization behind the mastermind has sent out new personnel once again?
"It's a long story, but I saw something I shouldn't have seen."
Chu Yang didn't want to discuss the matter further and immediately changed the subject.
"Has Mr. Holmes made any new discoveries?"
Miss Hugh's face immediately showed an extremely conflicted expression, and finally she sighed helplessly, "Is this Mr. Holmes you mentioned really a person of sound mind?"
"What do you mean?" Chu Yang was a little confused.
Holmes, after all, was someone who had run a clothing store for nearly a century.
If he were truly a fool, how could he have survived to this day in such a treacherous world?
"To be honest, Mr. Holmes has a very thorough understanding of the occult."
"But in many ways, he's just like a little kid."
Miss Hugh, filled with helplessness, recounted everything that had happened the previous night.
"You mean he actually possesses the kind of rune I gave you?"
Chu Yang was truly shocked, but he quickly recalled the mysterious newcomer he had seen at the party that night.
"So that gentleman was Holmes? It's rather strange that I didn't recognize him that night."
Although Chu Yang did not use the Pure White Eye that night.
But logically speaking, it would be impossible for someone who has just entered the extraordinary world to be deceived by his senses.
Thinking about it carefully, it all seems so incredible.
"But how exactly did he open the door to the extraordinary world? How did he know that the honey made with the half-salt method was suitable?"
Chu Yang couldn't help but start stroking his chin.
It should be understood that the knowledge contained in any esoteric book is extremely valuable.
The existence of role-playing techniques is extremely rare.
If he didn't have designs on Miss Hugh, he would never have so easily given up his support.
Mr. Holmes was just a businessman in his daily life; where did he get these precious taboo secrets?
Chu Yang began to carefully recall the relevant memories from the plot.
After thinking for a long time, he suddenly found a possible scenario.
In the original storyline, there once appeared a being known as the immortal.
That person possessed true immortality, and his condition at the time was somewhat similar to Mr. Holmes's current state.
"Holmes shouldn't be that guy known as the immortal fool; he should be one of that guy's men."
"So Holmes was probably led down this path by that guy."
"Is that guy really the gentleman I saw in front of the clothing store the other day?"
"That is, the so-called benefactor that Mr. Holmes mentioned."
A variety of thoughts flashed through Chu Yang's mind in an instant.
At that moment, he decided to completely abandon the investigation.
After all, the person known as the immortal fool, regardless of what problems he had with his intelligence or body, was a true demigod.
"Even if there were a hundred more Manhattans, they still wouldn't be a match for that demigod."
"This matter can only be dropped."
Chu Yang shook his head slightly.
Since Holmes was following a demigod.
That demigod also has a very broad prospect for future development.
It wouldn't be a bad thing if Holmes continued to follow that guy.
Seeing the constantly shifting expressions on Chu Yang's face, Miss Xiu couldn't help but feel a pang of unease.
"How did he get into this situation again? Has he gotten involved in something I have no way of knowing?"
Miss Hugh even couldn't help but swallow.
After her private conversation with Fors, the two of them realized that Chu Yang's identity was definitely not simple, otherwise he wouldn't know so much secret knowledge.
This time, Miss Hugh chose to refrain from asking.
Chu Yang completely put the matter out of his mind. After all, how could anyone not be terrified after suddenly hearing news about a demigod?
"By the way, Chu Yang, my best friend's book has been officially published."
"He prepared a very beautiful collection of books, including one for you."
Miss Hugh subtly changed the subject.
"Please thank Miss Fors for me."
A smile appeared on Chu Yang's face.
My heart felt incredibly joyful.
That version of the book meant that their plan to reach out to the children of the nobility could begin.
Miss Hugh had also thought of this, and a broad smile quickly spread across her face.
If his contact with the nobles goes smoothly, he will eventually be able to uncover the truth about his father's death.
After the two successfully met, Chu Yang quickly took a carriage to the West District Security Bureau again.
Even if Manhattan doesn't actively call on him, he still needs to be more proactive.
After all, this case is extraordinary, and it would be beneficial to have an extra person contribute.
As soon as I entered the gates of the West District Police Station, Miss Triss walked up to me.
"What happened to you last night? You suddenly fainted, it almost scared me to death."
Do you have any mental illness or brain-related illness?
Triss began to circle around Chu Yang's body, seemingly trying to see through him completely.
"It's a long story, but thank you for taking me home yesterday."
Chu Yang expressed his sincere gratitude.
After all, in that situation, the wise thing to do was to leave on the spot and ignore everything.
Even if Manhattan holds her accountable afterward, Ms. Triss will have plenty of reasons to shirk responsibility.
In this extraordinary world, staying away from all unknown phenomena is the best rule for survival.
"By the way, I found a dagger on you; it was really heavy."
Miss Triss stared at Chu Yang with great curiosity.
When he grabbed the dagger from Chu Yang's sleeve, he almost dropped it because he couldn't hold on tight.
Chu Yang, however, continued to carry the dagger and walked down the street as if nothing had happened.
It was as if he wasn't carrying any heavy load at all.
Upon closer inspection of Chu Yang's body, it was clear that he was remarkably thin and frail.
Could it be that this frail body harbors explosive power?
"Miss Triss, if you want to ask, just ask directly. Why beat around the bush?"
"That dagger is an extraordinary item, so it naturally has some internal weight-adding properties."
Chu Yang shrugged helplessly.
Miss Triss pursed her lips, muttering to herself, "Are all detectives this straightforward?"
Although she spoke in a low voice, how could she possibly hide it from Chu Yang's hearing?
"I feel like this is just friends bickering."
Even Chu Yang couldn't help but inwardly complain.
He and Miss Triss weren't even that close.
The policewoman even looked down on him yesterday.
Just as Chu Yang was about to ask about Manhattan, a furious shout suddenly came from upstairs:
"I've said it so many times, I don't know that guy at all. He paid me to stay at my place."
"Also, I have no idea about any kidnapping, and I have absolutely no connection with Red-Haired Stero."
"Can't you all see that this guy is staging this himself?"
"You brought me back so unreasonably! I'm definitely going to have a lawyer file a complaint against you!"
A look of astonishment flashed across Chu Yang's eyes.
Miss Triss said helplessly, "That guy has been shouting for three hours now, and he seems like he'll never get tired."
"We learned that the guy wasn't called Cordas; his real name was Emlyn."
"And we can only detain him for less than an hour at most; his parents' lawyer is already waiting."
Miss Triss seemed very unwilling to accept this. She had long since concluded that Mr. Emlyn might have indeed conspired with Jerome to stage a kidnapping.
Just as Chu Yang was about to step onto the stairs to the second floor, a man in a suit and tie came down from the corner.
His trial was accompanied by a lawyer with a very serious expression and meticulously groomed, slicked-back hair.
This was Emlyn and his lawyer, who had been detained for an entire night.
This Mr. Emlyn is none other than the future Moon Man.
He still looks as naive as ever, far less shrewd and calculating than he would be in the future.
Just as Chu Yang was carefully examining this guy, he suddenly roared at Miss Triss.
"See? I've said before that this has absolutely nothing to do with me."
"You new recruits in the public security bureau only know how to throw accusations around. I demand that you give me a sincere apology."
Under the lawyer's extremely sharp gaze, Miss Triss apologized softly with a sense of helplessness.
But Miss Triss quickly added in a sarcastic tone:
"I think Mr. Emlyn should check the hospital's birth records."
"What do you mean?" Emlyn, who was just about to leave, turned around abruptly and said with dissatisfaction, "When I was born, the most prestigious hospital here hadn't even been built yet."
"And why did my father want to check the hospital records? What exactly do you mean by that?!"
Cui retorted without backing down, "I think your father switched the babies. How could such a gentlemanly man have such a troublesome descendant like you?"
Emlyn then realized what was happening and flew into a rage.
I wish I could rush up and fight Triss.
Triss simply stood aside with a half-smile, watching the guy with eager anticipation.
If Emlyn dares to make a move, Tris has every reason to continue detaining him for at least 24 hours.
Finally, it was the middle-aged lawyer standing nearby who stopped his client and said in a serious tone:
"Miss Triss, please cease your defamation and slander against my client, or I will have the right to sue you in church court." (End of Chapter)