Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 494: Chapter 494: Ten Demon Sons, Chen Yan, Sacred Heart Church?

Zhang Xian was also feeling rather overwhelmed.

As a friend, he wasn’t sure if he was too emotionally involved to think clearly.

Anyhow, from his perspective, this case posed a great deal of trouble for Chen Xiao.

Because Chen Xiao simply couldn’t provide effective evidence to prove he hadn’t contacted Zuo Shu last night.

On the contrary, everything currently unearthed seemed deliberately arranged to frame Chen Xiao.

But, was there a possibility that Chen Xiao did it himself?

He did, he definitely had a chance, and he had the time!

Moreover, Chen Xiao’s thinking was already different from others; the more it seemed like a setup, could it be his true intention?

Zhang Xian felt not only overwhelmed but also somewhat confused.

He felt as if there wasn’t a tight net above Chen Xiao’s head, but that he himself was entrapped in a fog and couldn’t see clearly.

"Let’s cut the nice talk, show your cards, I’m really at my wits’ end."

Zhang Xian said, slightly speechless.

Chen Xiao just smiled and said, "I’ve told you my greatest card is you guys. As for the other ones, they’re just means, but those can’t be revealed yet. Even though if I revealed them, I could walk free immediately."

"But if I just walk free like that, what’s the difference from being passively beaten?"

"Can’t you take a little heat? Don’t you know even the officials are scratching their heads trying to mitigate the negative impact? Qiu Huasheng’s investment is crucial!"

"Should he become hesitant about it, the losses would be too great."

Afterward, Zhang Xian worried if he was too blunt and explained:

"You should understand the higher-ups appointed me as the leader of this task force not because I’m from the criminal police, but because we’re acquaintances!"

Of course, Chen Xiao understood.

He not only understood Zhang Xian’s quandary.

But also why Hu Yue bypassed Lin Xi and submitted the findings to the task force.

"I know, but this isn’t just a case, it’s a conspiracy against me!"

Zhang Xian got irritated, though not at Chen Xiao, but at the word conspiracy.

"Damn, if this turns out to be some loathsome business conspiracy, rest assured...I’ll rip those guys apart!"

Zhang Xian cursed and then got up.

Chen Xiao watched him and asked, "You’re leaving now?"

"What else? How much more info do you expect me to disclose? Rather than chatting here, it’s better to find Xiaoxi and analyze further."

Chen Xiao immediately shouted, "Don’t rush, what’s the deal with Ten Demon Sons?"

"No comment."

Leaving four words behind, Zhang Xian left swiftly.

This left Chen Xiao with no options but to console himself inwardly:

"Understanding, it’s all about understanding!"

After Zhang Xian left, the interrogation room returned to silence.

Chen Xiao regained his composure.

He pondered the circumstances under which Ten Demon Sons caught the police’s attention.

Initially, Chen Xiao learned about Ten Demon Sons from Lou Xiaodong.

Hu Yue provided him the initial information, though it was limited.

Later, Chen Xiao gathered more information on Ten Demon Sons in Hai City.

Wu Guansheng once mentioned seeing Ten Demon Sons at a wood carving exhibition in Xiuzhou.

Boss Qiu bought it from a foreigner.

But after that, the trail on Ten Demon Sons went cold.

Overall, information on Ten Demon Sons is extremely limited.

However, how did Zuo Shu become aware of Ten Demon Sons?

Zuo Shu was always keenly observing his activities everywhere.

But when visiting Hai City and Xiuzhou, he was investigating cases, specifically the death of Qiu Huasheng’s daughter Qiu Tingfang in the Leigong Mountain female corpse case!

In that case, even if Zuo Shu tried to collect intel, he couldn’t have overheard his conversation with Wu Guansheng.

Unless someone close to him leaked information on Ten Demon Sons to Zuo Shu.

But people familiar with Zuo Shu in his circle were only Guo Zhengchang and Guo Qing.

Guo Qing wasn’t close to Zuo Shu, logically wouldn’t share such details.

Guo Zhengchang even less likely.

Chen Xiao knew sometimes you need to be wary even with friends.

But Chen Xiao felt another possibility might be more likely.

That is, Zuo Shu’s group always knew about Ten Demon Sons!

Knowing, thus keeping attention.

Paying attention, thus knowing Chen Xiao once acquired the piece!

Yet if this was the case, the issue expanded further.

Boss Qiu bought Ten Demon Sons from the foreigner.

Later, Boss Qiu died.

Then, Lou Xiaodong got Ten Demon Sons.

And Lou Xiaodong died too.

According to Chen Xiao’s current analysis, between Boss Qiu and Lou Xiaodong, Zuo Shu should have been aware of Ten Demon Sons.

And now Zuo Shu is dead too.

It seems everyone aware of Ten Demon Sons whom Chen Xiao encountered ended up dead.

No matter whether there is a curse or inexplicable evil in this world.

At least, it appears Ten Demon Sons indeed isn’t something auspicious.

Even Chen Xiao hasn’t shaken off its entanglement till now.

Reflecting, Chen Xiao felt since entering the field of criminal investigation, he’s encountered plenty of inexplicable matters.

For instance, whether Chen Yan is an individual or an organization isn’t clear yet.

Then there’s Ten Demon Sons.

After the Leigong Mountain female corpse case, Chen Xiao also discovered Sacred Heart Church.

During the investigation of the subsequent Marquis Jinguang’s Tomb case, from the killer Lin Zumeng, he heard a trait of one of Sacred Heart Church’s twelve top leaders who was once a cop in Shencheng City!

Even such a meticulous, ruthless killer like Lin Zumeng feared that person!

Faced with the case now entrapping him, Chen Xiao increasingly thinks Zuo Shu might have been one of the twelve top leaders.

Because Lin Zumeng mentioned above the twelve leaders were higher ones!

Perhaps, silently, Chen Xiao had disputes with Sacred Heart Church.

Regarding the nature of this feud, Chen Xiao doesn’t know.

But an idea popped into Chen Xiao’s mind.

What if Chen Yan, Ten Demon Sons, Sacred Heart Church were interlinked?

Beyond Ten Demon Sons being a wood sculpture.

Chen Yan and Sacred Heart Church actually share a commonality!

This commonality was realized by Chen Xiao when Zhang Xian mentioned meeting Zuo Shu a year ago.

was Chen Xiao’s worst year.

The tough times of 2005 led to his divorce from Lin Xi in 2006.

What does Chen Yan love most?

Loves manipulating people’s hearts, gradually turning an originally good person into a demon!

Sacred Heart Church is similar yet diametrically opposed in this aspect.

They also like accepting those at life’s low points, unlike Chen Yan who nurtures demons!

Sacred Heart Hall seemingly brings people back to the light.

Of course, connecting Ten Demon Sons with them, Chen Xiao isn’t speculating blindly.

It’s because Lou Xiaodong’s son is named Lou Yang, the first person Chen Xiao knew to be approached personally by Chen Yan!