I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords
Chapter 915 - 915 914. Speak what you know without reserve

Chapter 915: 914. Speak what you know without reserve Chapter 915: 914. Speak what you know without reserve “This is the informant I mentioned to you before, and he’s also a university student,” Cui Siter immediately explained.

Zou Changyu glanced at Lu Ban, his expression changing slightly.

“You’re the informant who provided the criminal’s lead, I truly appreciate it,” he said, hurriedly shaking Lu Ban’s hand.

“I will directly offer you a property in Jiangcheng City to express my gratitude for your contribution.”

“That would be really generous,” Lu Ban replied, reciprocating the handshake.

Wealthy people were truly magnanimous, gifting by the standard of a property.

Cui Siter looked at Lu Ban with a somewhat complex expression.

“Mr. Zou, we’re here not only to inform you about the situation with the criminal, but also to inquire about a few matters,” Cui Siter continued, placing a box on the table.

“Please speak, I will withhold nothing,” Zou Changyu replied.

“As you know, the criminal entered your home to steal and upon encountering resistance from your child, killed him and stole many valuables. The police had tallied the losses back then, and we’ve found some items on the criminal that we’d like to verify whether they are what you lost.”

Cui Siter said, moving his hand away from the box’s handle.

“… Those possessions now seem worthless, my poor child died for them, and it’s just too tragic.”

Zou Changyu’s face fell.

“Nowadays, I do not desire to see those saddening objects. Let’s donate them to those in need or auction them off to support charity work.”

“Mr. Zou, did you lose a distinctive item at that time, one that is more special compared to the other possessions?”

Cui Siter didn’t accept Zou Changyu’s diversions but pressed on.

“Well, I’m not too sure. What we lost were mostly antiques and objects, and although some were rare, none were exceptionally valuable.”

Zou Changyu pondered for a moment and replied. He glanced at Shia, who was eating, and then turned to say:

“Officer Cui, please speak frankly. Don’t beat around the bush with us old folks.”

As someone who had weathered the business world for years, Zou Changyu could clearly see that Cui Siter was leading him on.

“This time, we found something beside the criminal that may be chemically polluted or radioactive. Now, it’s inside this box. I’m asking again, Mr. Zou, Madam Sun, does it ring a bell?”

Cui Siter was straightforward.

The couple exchanged glances, their eyes reflecting a touch of confusion.

“I’m sorry, Officer Cui, but we’re not sure what you’re referring to. If it’s important, could you open the box so we can see for ourselves, or, if it’s dangerous, could you show us a photo instead?”

Zou Changyu said earnestly.

Cui Siter looked at them intently.

In the end, he still placed his hand on the box.

“This item is dangerous, I will have a colleague send over the photos later for you to confirm.”

He did not open the box.

“Thank you for your efforts, Officer Cui. Unfortunately, we don’t have much to offer here, but the sea around the island is clear and suitable for diving and swimming. You all can relax to your heart’s content.”

Zou Changyu replied, glancing at Cui Siter again.

“I have some company matters to attend to and must leave. If you need anything, you can ask my secretary Xiao Li.”

He pointed towards the young man standing at the door and then left, leaning on his cane.

Lu Ban glanced at the young man, probably around thirty years old, meticulous in appearance. At the mention of the name, he had thought it would be Li Zijian’s analogue in this world, but he didn’t recognize this secretary.

Back in their rooms, just as Lu Ban took out his charging cable for his phone, he heard a knock at the door.

He opened it to find Cui Siter and Shia.

They entered Lu Ban’s room, looking around.

“Is this the room you mentioned that might have a problem?”

Shia peered inside the empty cabinet with interest.

“It doesn’t seem any different now.”

Lu Ban replied, the three of them sitting there giving him a sense reminiscent of the Silent Lands, stirring emotions.

“Mr. Zou’s expression and demeanor didn’t seem like he was lying. Is it possible we got the wrong person and the Jade Pendant wasn’t stolen from him?”

Cui Siter, with years as a criminal investigator, trusted his judgment on suspect behavioral signs. Zou Changyu had seemed natural and unrestrained, and even the most experienced police officer wouldn’t think Zou had anything to hide.

“That’s indeed possible. The two criminals are habitual thieves, and after stealing and killing, they could very well continue with their crimes. It’s possible they obtained the Jade Pendant after that.”

Shia nodded but then shifted the topic.

“However, considering the fate of Zou Changyu’s child, it seems unlikely. Normal robbery and murder wouldn’t result in dissection of the victim; there’s no need for that.”

These vicious murder cases were rare not only because of the scarcity of deranged minds ready to commit them but also because these types of crimes were complicated.

Robbery, theft, and murder could be impulsive. Many criminals don’t even realize they have killed someone; after all, they may not have committed any crimes before that.

But dismemberment requires a lot of energy, tools, and time.

A thief who accidentally killed someone would be extremely nervous and unlikely to consider dissecting the body.

“Let’s observe for a while and learn about the circumstances surrounding Mr. and Mrs. Zou,”

Cui Siter concluded, patting Lu Ban on the shoulder.

“It’s not every day you get to the seaside, you should go explore. Leave the investigation to us.”

“Mm,”

Lu Ban nodded.

“You too, young lady, shouldn’t spend every day focusing on violent cases. Enjoy life a bit.”

Cui Siter ruffled Shia’s hair.

“I wonder if there are any local delicacies here.”

Shia murmured.

The two left, and Lu Ban continued tidying up. Naturally, he couldn’t access the normal network on his phone, relying only on the villa’s wifi. He checked the weather, worried about a sudden change like a typhoon, but the weather forecaster’s sunny disposition assured him the Pacific Ocean near the Equator would be serene without a worry of typhoons.

In fact, near the Equator exists the Windless Belt, where typhoons are practically impossible, making Lu Ban’s concerns unfounded.

He put away his phone and heard another knock.

“It’s us.”

He recognized Amber and Red Leaf’s voices.

He opened the door and saw both of them dressed in cool, light dresses, holding transparent shopping bags.

“We’re planning to visit the town, care to join?” Amber said with evident excitement.