Chapter 192: Chapter 192: This Is Insane

Chapter 192: This Is Insane

[Ding: Congratulations, Host, on successfully logging the case!]

[System Reward: Ability – Lockpicking Expert!]

[System Task Issued: Solve the Theft Case!]

[Time Limit: 10 Days to Solve the Case!]

[If the host completes the task within the time limit, an additional reward will be granted: System Skill – Camel’s Endurance!]

[Failure to complete the task within the time limit will result in the revocation of your system abilities!]

[Task countdown begins…]

Countless bits of knowledge about lockpicking—and a repertoire of ‘lockpicking techniques’ and ‘lockpicking abilities’—merged into his body… Xiao Yu was stunned for a long moment.

What a cheeky system; was it planning to turn the host into a thief?

Shaking his head, Xiao Yu thought this was yet another ability he wouldn’t need for now.

That was just how his system worked—abilities were handed out without much choice.

Take it or leave it; there was no alternative.

This system was such a damn hassle!

Is ‘Camel’s Endurance’ really just a camel’s stamina?

Surviving without food or water?

He had heard before that camels were indeed impressive creatures.

They could go around ten days without food or water.

But for a human, going three days without sustenance could be fatal.

“Ten days?”

Thinking about the system’s time limit, Xiao Yu frowned.

Ten days might seem short—but the case was likely tougher than it appeared.

Glancing at the case files on his computer, Xiao Yu stood up…

……

The Chief’s Office.

“What?”

Zhao Changshan looked at Xiao Yu, astonished, “You’re going to investigate… a theft case?!”

His shock was as if he had just heard that aliens were invading Earth.

He looked utterly incredulous!

The Criminal Investigation Team rarely handled theft cases—they risked stepping on the toes of lower-level units.

Assigning veteran detectives to petty theft investigations would only tarnish their reputation.

It was a laughable situation.

Who exactly is Xiao Yu? What abilities does he possess? What kind of mind does he have?

In the past, he had only been involved in major cases.

He was always the one handling high-profile investigations.

Even national security agents got by on the same gig.

And now you’re telling me to investigate a theft case?

Isn’t Earth on the brink of destruction?

Or did one of his underlings finally lose his mind?

“Hmm.”

Xiao Yu nodded, “The train theft case from six years ago.”

“You’re talking about that case.”

Zhao Changshan’s mind filled with a vision as he recalled the details.

Back then, the Criminal Investigation Team had taken the case but failed to uncover any useful clues.

Eventually, the files were sealed, awaiting any new developments.

It was standard procedure.

Should any clues arise, a full-scale investigation would follow.

With nothing unusual found, it was likely nothing more than a coincidence.

Simply put, everyone had overthought it.

No one would waste resources on such a trivial case.

“Are you that free right now?”

Zhao Changshan wore an expression of perplexity.

He nearly blurted out, ‘Shouldn’t you get your brain checked in Neurology?’

Boss, don’t be so rigid—or you’ll look awkward later… Xiao Yu suppressed a smile, “I do have some free time. I believe this case has some serious issues… it might even turn out to be huge.”

“Huh?”

Zhao Changshan was taken aback, “Huge?”

How big could a theft case possibly be?

“I have a hunch that if we dig deeper, my suspicions will be confirmed,” he said.

Xiao Yu left his words open-ended, “This case could very well be the start of something major.”

But why did his boss seem so distrustful?

Could his reputation be crumbling without him even realizing?

That made no sense at all!

“Ugh!”

Zhao Changshan drew a sharp breath, “That serious?”

“It might be even more severe than you think,” Xiao Yu nodded.

After a brief pause, Zhao Changshan’s expression grew grave, “How are we arranging the manpower?”

“Not many. Guo Qiang’s team will follow me,” Xiao Yu replied.

He was indifferent—just a small team would suffice.

“Let’s investigate,” Zhao Changshan declared decisively.

That was just the way the brute operated.

Once a decision was made, he’d see it through to the end.

Soon, Xiao Yu took over the case, and the investigation was back on track.

First stop: the Forensic Department.

But why head to a place like this?

Back then, after a family of three committed suicide in connection with the case, an autopsy report had been prepared.

As with all sealed files, the autopsy report was archived.

Since the case remained open, the records were never destroyed!

In the afternoon.

Xiao Yu entered the Forensic Department and went straight to the archives.

He reviewed the autopsy report from the family’s suicide.

Everything appeared to be in order.

Yet, the manner of their suicide was rather bizarre.

Mixing rat poison with cockroach killer to concoct a fatal brew?

Thus, the family of three was poisoned to death.

The victims were a couple and their son.

The source of the drugs was also traced—the wife had purchased them.

At the scene, her medical records were found, and the handwriting was verified as hers.

With no signs of struggle and no other suspicious details.

It was confirmed that after the wife bought the drugs, the entire family committed suicide.

After six years, the bodies could no longer be preserved.

They were cremated once collected by their relatives.

Really suicide? Xiao Yu frowned, then asked the archives manager, “Is Forensic Dr. He Li still around?”

He Li, the forensic doctor who performed the autopsy on that family.

“She is,” came the reply.

The archivist nodded, “She’s on duty today—you’ll find her in the dissection room.”

……

In the Forensic Department’s dissection room.

As soon as he stepped in, Xiao Yu was hit by a chill and the overpowering scent of disinfectant.

Sometimes, disinfectant isn’t used purely for sanitation.

It can also serve to mask the stench of blood and rotting flesh.

In a place like the Forensic Department, it wasn’t unusual for a body to be brought in for autopsy every few days.

As Xiao Yu entered the room, two dissection tables immediately caught his eye, stationed dead center.

On one of them lay a corpse, with a middle-aged female doctor in the midst of an autopsy.

The sight was overwhelming…

The corpse’s chest had been cut open, with organs and flesh removed and arranged on a tray beside the table…

Next to the doctor were two metal trays, filled with dissection tools—scalpels, dissection knives, bone saws, and cranial saws.

One couldn’t help but notice her latex-gloved hands, already stained with foul, dark blood.

The scene resembled a slaughterhouse.

Yet, the subject of dissection was a human body.

Anyone with a weak constitution might well pass out or even vomit on the spot.

Xiao Yu gave a slight twitch of his lips as he calmly looked at the female forensic.

Their eyes met, her gaze as numb as if she were staring at a corpse.

“……”

Xiao Yu realized her detached stare was as if she were looking at nothing more than dead tissue.

This was absolutely insane!