Chapter 632: Damn System and a Tangled Case

Book – Chapter 632: Damn System (Part 5)

What’s the problem?

Xiao Yu is an expert in micro-expression psychology. Lin

He noticed something seriously off about Zheng Xiangyu’s expression.

At that moment…

The other party’s face was blank and puzzled.

But… that confusion wasn’t because of Chen Rong.

It stemmed from recalling something unresolved, a mix of doubt and bewilderment.

When people reminisce, their eyes naturally wander.

During that drift, their gaze becomes vacant, not even blinking.

It was clear Zheng Xiangyu was showing doubt over some old memory.

The older the memory, the longer his vacant stare lingers.

This is basic knowledge in micro-expression psychology.

So, what was wrong with Zheng Xiangyu’s expression?

What exactly did Xiao Yu ask?

Why would suspect Chen Rong seek him out? And why assume he knew anything about the Murderer?

Remember, Chen Rong had visited Zheng Xiangyu just yesterday.

Yesterday’s events were still ‘fresh in memory’—so why was Zheng Xiangyu lost in thought, drifting back to even older recollections?

When you’re asked about what’s happening now yet your mind wanders to the past…

It shows that Xiao Yu’s question triggered a deeper memory.

Matters like these are even more critical than being stabbed 11 times.

What memory could possibly be more important than this?

And what could leave you so perplexed and dazed?

Of course.

None of that matters now.

Xiao Yu was convinced that the Zheng Xiangyu before him truly had no knowledge of the so-called ‘Murderer’ who killed Chen Guodong.

In fact, he couldn’t possibly be the ‘Murderer’ either.

Even if, in that kidnapping incident three years ago, Chen Guodong and the maid were indeed murdered, it wasn’t by Zheng Xiangyu.

“Thank you for your cooperation in the investigation.”

Xiao Yu stood up and gave Zheng Xiangyu a long, meaningful look. “If we uncover any new leads, we’ll come back to question you. However, it seems you and your wife will have to postpone your immigration plans. For the next seven days, you’re not permitted to leave the country.”

“Uh…”

A dazed Zheng Xiangyu asked, “Why?”

“Until this case is cleared up, you can’t be set free.” Xiao Yu smiled. “What, are you in a hurry to leave? You’re injured. Civil aviation regulations forbid severely anemic patients from flying. I believe your body will be back to normal in about seven days.”

He wasn’t joking.

Indeed, civil aviation rules are strict on that.

With 11 stab wounds causing severe anemia, Zheng Xiangyu needed at least a week to recover.

Besides, even if he wanted to leave earlier, it wasn’t an option.

Xiao Yu sensed something was off about Zheng Xiangyu.

Does that reason suffice?

At that very moment…

【Ding. Case triggered successfully.】

【Divine Detective Case sign-in initiated.】

【Host, would you like to sign in?】

Xiao Yu: Wow, I actually have a system?

I nearly forgot about it!

Sign in!

【Ding. Congratulations, host—you’ve successfully signed in to the case!】

【System Reward: Ability – Ocean Expert!】

【System Task Assigned: Solve the Kidnapping Mystery!】

【Time Limit to Solve: 7 days!】

【Complete the task within the allotted time to earn an additional system skill: Water Bearer’s Endurance!】

【Fail within the time limit, and the system ability granted will be revoked!】

【Task countdown started…】

What the hell is this damn system doling out… Xiao Yu wondered.

Suddenly, countless pieces of marine life documentation flooded his brain.

Xiao Yu’s mind was blown.

Even though Bincheng has the sea, he never planned on pursuing anything marine-related in his life.

What’s the use of this ability, anyway?

And what on earth is this Water Bearer’s Endurance skill?

Xiao Yu didn’t have time to ponder further, as Zheng Xiangyu spoke up.

“Don’t worry. I’ll just take a few days to recover.”

With a faint smile, Zheng Xiangyu looked at Xiao Yu. “Honestly, I’ve always wanted to know why Chen Guodong died back then!”

Xiao Yu could sense the genuine curiosity in his tone.

It was clear he truly wanted to know the cause of Chen Guodong’s death.

After leaving the hospital, Zheng Xiangyu ignored Guo Qiang and Wang Cheng.

Xiao Yu pulled out his phone, ready to explain what this ‘Water Bearer’ was all about.

True to the system’s nature, most skills were animal-based abilities.

But to his dismay, Xiao Yu realized he was woefully uninformed—he’d never even heard of water bears.

A quick online search… Holy crap!

Water bears refer to tardigrades.

These tiny creatures are measured in micrometers to millimeters.

Don’t be fooled by their size; they’re remarkably resilient.

They are hailed as the… strongest creatures on Earth!

What makes them so extraordinary?

They’re nearly impossible to kill—if not immortal.

Temperatures from -100°C to 100°C barely faze tardigrades.

The scariest part? Not even atomic bomb radiation can kill them.

And shockingly, they can survive even in outer space!

It was astounding that such formidable creatures existed on Earth… Xiao Yu was left dumbfounded.

Having the ability of these water bears would mean near immortality, right?

Don’t get your hopes up.

The water bear ability only aids in harsh conditions; physically, they’re a joke.

In terms of raw power, they’d be toast in seconds!

Even so, the ability was impressive enough to leave Xiao Yu almost envious.

Swallowing hard, Xiao Yu’s thoughts snapped back into focus.

A seven-day task duration? 593?

This suggested the case wasn’t too straightforward.

Or rather, it implied the case was extremely complex.

The system practically spelled it out.

Admittedly, it was complicated… as Xiao Yu squinted in the police car.

One victim should have been a simple case.

Yet, it felt like Zheng Xiangyu was hiding something.

Even Zheng Xiangyu was profoundly puzzled by the death of kidnapping victim Chen Guodong all those years ago.

Was it murder?

Or could it have been suicide?

Then, Xiao Yu turned to Guo Qiang, who was driving, and said, “Head to the Detention Center and interrogate Chen Rong.”

Wasn’t she interrogated yesterday? She’s a nutcase… Guo Qiang and Wang Cheng exchanged glances.

Though currently held at the Detention Center,

she would eventually be released.

Why?

Chen Rong = Depression = Mental Illness.

Mental illness… people like her sometimes aren’t held accountable for murder.

At best, you can only get her committed to a mental asylum, understand?

And one more thing.

Interrogating Chen Rong won’t yield anything useful.

With mental illness, her testimony is invalid.

So what’s the point of interrogating someone who’s mentally unstable?

Guo Qiang and Wang Cheng didn’t understand, but they stayed silent and complied.

The police car sped straight to the Detention Center…

Wen

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