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Huo Sining’s words were full of sarcasm, making Chen Xiaolong feel both awkward and embarrassed, but they also directly hit Chen Xiaolong’s sore spot.

He was familiar with every aspect of this case, so he knew very well that he couldn’t refute what Huo Sining just said.

Because the facts were exactly as Huo Sining stated, that Fujiwara Seiho and his accomplice indeed arrived at the Luofu Mountain Scenic Area only after Huo Sining’s husband went up the mountain.

Moreover, these two went up the mountain in the dead of night, welcomed by that woman named Anya. At that time, members of the archaeological team, including Huo Sining, were already asleep.

Unless Huo Sining had already known about these two’s movements and their purpose for coming to Luofu Mountain, and had made arrangements in advance, otherwise, she couldn’t have prophetically predicted that someone would enter the ancient tomb.

But such unfounded speculation is what the police most avoid when dealing with a case. Groundless guesses often involve personal emotional perceptions, and are very likely to create investigative misconceptions.

He still couldn’t find out whether Huo Sining knew the deceased Fujiwara Seiho or if there was any past conflict between them. If he couldn’t find out, then all his previous speculations would be baseless slander, and Huo Sining would have the right to protest against him, or even sue him.

Chen Xiaolong couldn’t find a way to deal with Huo Sining, so he could only somewhat resign himself and say:

”Then how do you explain, your husband came one day, left the next, and then someone died in the tomb? Isn’t that a bit too much of a coincidence!”

Huo Sining laughed in anger:

”There are too many coincidences in this world. The ancients even said that without coincidences, there would be no stories. So, just because of such a coincidence, do you want us to pay for the dead in the tomb? Don’t you find it absurd?”

The questioning naturally couldn’t continue at this point. Chen Xiaolong said nothing further, and Zhang Shuang gestured to Huo Sining that she could leave.

As soon as Huo Sining left the inquiry room, Chen Xiaolong spoke:

”Do you think there’s anything wrong with her?”

Zhang Shuang remained silent for a moment, then said, ”As a specialist in microexpression psychology, from my professional perspective, her expressions were very normal, staying calm from start to finish, with no signs of inconsistency.”

”But if I were to consider it from the angle of being her friend, my conclusion might be biased. I feel she has no problems, but my opinion doesn’t hold much value because you’ve already mentally labeled her!”

Chen Xiaolong snorted, certainly aware that Zhang Shuang knew Huo Sining, and from their interactions over the past few days, he realized that they were quite familiar friends.

Chen Xiaolong didn’t mean to belittle Zhang Shuang. On the contrary, as one of the rare experts in microexpression psychology in the country, Zhang Shuang had very unique insights in criminal investigation, which even Chen Xiaolong admired.

But this didn’t change his opinion of Huo Sining. He was stuck in a dead end and couldn’t hear Zhang Shuang’s words at all:

”Your words indeed don’t hold much reference value, but doesn’t your microexpression field have such a saying? The more perfect the testimony and alibi, the more problematic it is. She responded so fluently, showing no signs of abnormality. Isn’t that the biggest flaw?”

Zhang Shuang was stunned, then laughed angrily: ”What kind of logic is that? The lack of a problem is the biggest problem? You can choose not to take my advice; it doesn’t matter to me!”

”But you need to get this straight; you’re a police officer, not some tabloid paparazzi. You’ve already sentenced her single-handedly. Do you think that’s fair to her?”

”Let me remind you, even if she committed this crime, just with these suspicions, you can’t indict her. Your evidence is the key!”

This statement hit Chen Xiaolong’s weak spot, making his expression pause, but he had no intention of giving up, saying directly:

”Don’t worry, as long as someone commits a crime, they will definitely leave traces. There’s no such thing as a perfect crime scene in this world. I’ll surely catch her slip-up!”

Zhang Shuang no longer said anything, neither agreeing nor disagreeing with Chen Xiaolong’s state, just waiting to see him make a fool of himself.

Chen Xiaolong wasn’t wrong in saying there’s no such thing as a perfect crime scene. But that’s for normal criminals. Huo Sining and Qibao didn’t belong to ordinary people’s category. They were Jiaoren, possessing extraordinary abilities, and such abilities were beyond what even an imaginative Chen Xiaolong could conceive.

That’s why Huo Sining could remain so fearless, even dismissing Chen Xiaolong’s provocations.

Chen Xiaolong put in every effort, diligently questioning everyone including Zhou Shitao and Su Qingqing, but during the inquiries, he couldn’t help but steer the conversation towards Huo Sining, trying to extract any unusual details from those close to her.

Su Qingqing, being carefree and forthright, answered whatever was asked without any pretense, but her responses were of little reference to Chen Xiaolong, yielding no useful information.

But it was a different case with someone like Zhou Shitao, a cunning old fox who had lived for most of his life. After chatting just a bit, he keenly noticed something amiss in Chen Xiaolong’s words, vaguely sensing the man harbored malice towards his young apprentice.

This stirred some displeasure in Zhou Shitao, and he immediately frowned and said:

”Young man, do you have some misunderstanding about my apprentice? I brought her to this archaeological project. Throughout this process, she has followed me, and I can vouch for her; she couldn’t have committed murder!”

Chen Xiaolong, seeing that this man, who had always been known as a master, was actually willing to falsify testimony for that conniving woman, Huo Sining, couldn’t help but get annoyed:

”Professor Zhou, the victim was killed at night. During that time, you weren’t with Huo Sining. What are you using to testify for her?”

Zhou Shitao picked up on the sarcasm and disdain in Chen Xiaolong’s tone and was immediately angered:

”So, according to you, you’re convinced that my apprentice did this? Then I’d like to ask you, how could she have bypassed the numerous special forces and patrolling guards outside the ancient tomb and sneak in to kill without anyone knowing?”

Chen Xiaolong laughed: ”For ordinary people, that would naturally be difficult, but don’t forget, Huo Sining had her husband’s assistance at the time. For a special forces soldier, avoiding the notice of a group of special police isn’t that hard, is it?”