Chapter 27 The Koi Light Serial Murder Case Solved

The morning sunlight shone into Zhang Zixi's somewhat oppressive living room.

Zhang Zixi walked wearily out of the room, preparing to face yet another sad day.

The shadow of Xiao Le's death still looms over the family, and it's unknown when the family members will be able to emerge from the depression.

As Zhang Zixi sat down at the dining table, she suddenly noticed a subtle change in the atmosphere at home.

My aunt, who was losing weight rapidly because she couldn't eat anything, was actually sitting at the dining table, slowly drinking a bowl of porridge.

My aunt's face, which was originally ashen and filled with despair, has now regained some of its human color.

Her father, whose expression yesterday was so heavy it seemed like it could crush a person, had relaxed considerably.

He sat at the dining table and even smiled, a rare occurrence for him.

The scene shocked Zhang Zixi so much that she stared wide-eyed, almost thinking she was dreaming.

I dreamt of the time before Xiao Le died.

Noticing his daughter's incredulous expression, Zhang Zixi's father gave a helpless, bitter smile. "Zixi, the murderer who killed Xiaole has been caught."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zixi was first stunned, then her eyes widened in surprise, "Really? You finally caught that heartless madman?"

Her father nodded, his eyes filled with certainty, "They caught him, the evidence is conclusive."

"Dad, tell me quickly, what kind of scumbag is he, and why would he do such a heinous thing!" Zhang Zixi asked anxiously.

The smile on her father's face gradually disappeared, and he shook his head helplessly, replaced by a solemn expression. "My classmate only gave me a little inside information that someone has been caught. I don't know the specifics. Let's wait for the official announcement tomorrow."

Zhang Zixi was excited for a long time. Thinking that her little nephew Xiao Le could finally rest in peace, she felt a surge of relief.

But in an instant, sorrow overwhelmed her like a tidal wave.

Xiao Le's young and vibrant life was tragically cut short, never to return.

Zhang Zixi's eyes gradually welled up with tears, filled with sorrow.

Seeing his daughter's dejected expression, her father patted her shoulder tenderly and comforted her, "Zixi, you've done a great job this time. If it weren't for the clues you provided to the police, we don't know when they would have caught the murderer."

Zhang Zixi looked bewildered. She frowned and asked in confusion, "Dad, what are you talking about? When did I provide any clues?"

“Didn’t you send that metaphysical streamer’s video to Dad? I forwarded it to my classmates. They took it very seriously and followed the clues the streamer provided, and quickly found the suspect.”

Her aunt then spoke softly, her voice still weak, tears welling in her eyes, "Thank you, Zixi. Otherwise, I don't know how long it would have been before Xiaole's soul could rest in peace."

After hearing this, Zhang Zixi's mouth remained agape for a long time.

She never imagined that a video she casually forwarded would play a crucial role in the case.

She originally intended to report the streamer for sensationalism...

Zhang Zixi's mind was in complete chaos.

...

The next day, news of the arrest of the serial killer in Liguang City swept across the internet like a storm, dominating all major platforms.

The serial murder case that had kept the citizens of Liguang in a state of fear for three years was solved in one day, causing an uproar.

Unsurprisingly, it immediately topped the trending searches.

What's even more bizarre is that the case was solved so quickly thanks to a contest between two people practicing metaphysics in a live-streamed metaphysical discussion.

The girl, whose online name was [千年刚通网] and whose Taoist name was Xuanjin, talked eloquently during the live stream.

She revealed that the murderer killed three boys in succession in order to use their bodies, born at the time of their birth, to perform the evil technique of returning the spirits of the dead to the living!

This claim sounded absurd at the time, but the desperate police officers, with nothing to lose, decided to give it a shot and continued their investigation based on the clues she provided.

They reviewed soil transport records, traced the black market biological sample trade chain, and conducted a detailed investigation into the illegal logging of jujube orchards.

Unexpectedly, among these seemingly unrelated events, they actually discovered a common figure.

This person has been hiding behind the scenes, controlling everything.

When the truth came to light, everyone was stunned.

The murderer who committed such a heinous crime was none other than Guan Mu, an archaeology professor at Liguang University!

Liguang University, as the most prestigious university in Liguang City, carries the dreams of countless people.

Kokwang, a city steeped in history, boasts numerous precious historical sites, making archaeology a signature major at Kokwang University.

Guan Mu, a once highly regarded young scholar, became the youngest professor at Liguang University at the age of 35 thanks to his outstanding academic abilities, and his future was bright.

At that time, he had a happy family, a beautiful wife, and a smart and cute child. The family was harmonious and joyful, and he was the envy of others. He was also the most popular professor among the students of Liguang University.

However, fate played a cruel joke on him four years ago.

A sudden and tragic car accident cruelly took the lives of his wife and child.

Guan Mu's world collapsed, and his life was plunged into endless darkness.

He was immersed in grief and remained depressed for a whole year.

The school leaders and colleagues felt deep sympathy for his plight and specially arranged for him to take a leave of absence without pay, hoping that he could gradually emerge from the shadows and regain the courage to live.

A year later, Guan Mu seemed to have recovered from his grief and returned to school and the classroom.

But those who know him well can sense that he is different from before.

He used to be cheerful, always smiling, and kind and patient with those around him.

Now, however, he has become taciturn, with a gloomy face all day long, making him difficult to approach.

Police found an ancient book in his home, which contained the "Three Talents Reversal Formation" mentioned by [千年刚通网] in his live broadcast.

This ancient book, titled "The Book of Earthly Fiends and Heavenly Reversal," details that three pure Yang bodies born at the Yang hour and Yang hour are needed to bear the power of Yin Fiends. They must be sacrificed in the three defective positions of the Feng Shui formation: the Li Palace, the Kun Palace, and the Dui Palace, and buried in sacrificial soil mixed with Yin blood ink.

Seven days later, by using a jujube wood struck by lightning to open an altar and perform a ritual, the spirit can be summoned back to the mortal realm.

This terrifying sorcery sent chills down the spines of the police officers who read it.

Unfortunately, Guan Mu was not successfully arrested.

The moment the police stormed into his house, he seemed to have anticipated this day, his eyes filled with determination.

Without hesitation, Guan Mu used a lightning-struck jujube wood to pierce his own body and collapsed in front of the altar he had carefully prepared.

A bitter smile appeared on Guan Mu's face as he muttered to himself, "Four more days until Tongtong and Xiaobao are resurrected. Why, why did you have to come... If I can't bring them back to my side, there's no point in me living."

Then, Guan Mu's head tilted limply to the side, and he died with resentment in his heart.

His words and the horrific nature of his death left a deep psychological scar on the police officers present.