"Mom, the mission is urgent, I'll hang up now." Chu Xiao said, quickly hanging up the phone and then turning off her phone to avoid being disturbed again.
The police officer had just gotten rid of a marriage-urging maniac when he was attacked by Lu Shu the next second.
"...Huh? Why do you still need to go on blind dates? My little Wuyue is almost getting a boyfriend. Lots of people like her."
Chu Xiao clutched his chest: "..."
He feigned composure and subtly changed the subject: "Mr. Lu Shu, when you're driving, um, please don't get distracted while driving through the night. If you'd like to chat, I think we can talk about this case. What are your thoughts on that mask from earlier?"
Besides changing the subject, Chu Xiao did indeed want to know more about this matter.
Before setting off, Lu Shu heard Wu Yue mention it briefly.
Chu Xiao was someone Xiao Wuyue asked him to save, so he subconsciously developed some trust in him and was less wary of him.
Moreover, there is no need to hide this information.
"We'll have to wait until Xiao Wuyue has had contact with her to find out the specifics."
Lu Shu said, "Based on preliminary judgment, this mask was originally human skin, which was later peeled off while the person was still alive."
Chu Xiao imagined the scene and was instantly overcome with nausea. A bloody and horrifying sight filled his vision, and he suddenly felt like vomiting.
"Officer, you've seen so many murder cases, this shouldn't be anything special, right?" Although Lu Shu didn't have a rearview mirror on his head, he could sense the emotions of the person on his back.
"If human skin can't smile or move, then it's fine, I can accept it."
Having been a criminal investigator for seven years, he naturally remained calm and composed in the face of real-life incidents.
But now... it's both magical and terrifying, he really has to reconsider everything.
Lu Shu pondered for a moment and said, "Xiao Wuyue said that one possibility is that the mask contains the vengeful spirit of the original owner."
Chu Xiao forced himself to focus, widening his eyes. "What do you mean? You mean the mask's original owner was killed by the murderer before death, and then their soul attached itself to the mask?"
"That's how it is." Lu Shu nodded and added, "Those who can paint these faces are probably related to the opera industry, or maybe role-playing. Lord Yan can summon spirits, so we can find him and ask him, and the matter will be resolved."
It's very simple. If you encounter a mask again, just spit in its face.
Chu Xiao: "..."
Is there any scientific explanation for this childish behavior?
Ten minutes later, Lu Shufei landed on the balcony of the divine beast's room. He led Chu Xiao inside and said, "Xiao Wuyue's room is next door. Sit down for a while, and I'll call her over."
As soon as Chu Xiao entered the room, all he saw was... magnificent and splendid.
He comes from a family with some money. Because of his profession, he's met many wealthy people from high society. Over time, he's become quite immune to all kinds of nouveau riche and true aristocrats.
But none of those things were as shocking as what he saw before his eyes.
The Wu family was truly wealthy; every ornament, regardless of size, was priceless. Among them was a vase he had seen at an auction. He was investigating a murder case, and the suspect had been after this very vase. He remembered its scientific name: the Emperor Li Vase.
Why was he at the Wu family's house?
When did you end up here...?
Aside from the priceless ornaments, what caught Chu Xiao's attention the most was the little mythical beast Tian Lie sitting on the bedside reading a picture book.
Team Leader Chu said that his whole being, his eyes, his ears, his nose, and his breathing were all intensely affected.
Hello~
Tianlie looked up from the picture book and greeted it in a childish voice.
Tian Lie stared at Chu Xiao for two seconds, then said in a childlike yet serious tone, with a hint of regret in his voice, "It would be even better if the position were a little higher..."
Chu Xiao: "?"
"Captain Chu." The girl pushed open the door and said softly, "Congratulations on still being alive."
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