A baker's dozen

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"What?"

When I came back to my senses, I saw Li Yuanfeng looking at me worriedly.

Not good at all. My mind went blank, my heart was so stuffy that I wanted to throw up. Filled with a terrible disgust. I felt a chill rise deep in my body, and my body couldn't stop shaking.

"What the hell is going on........." I could barely mutter. Hold your head and bury your face.

I wanted to run, and I hated myself for being involved in such a horrific murder.

But Li Yuanfeng didn't sympathize with me, "Da Han, if you are scared like this, you can't solve this incident." In the future, many unbelievable facts will continue to emerge. ”

"You .........," I finally looked up, "what do you know?" ”

"I don't know! Gotta continue to search for the truth. ”

"But ........."

"But what?"

"It's not just a homicide."

"Not bad."

"There's no way to fix it." I shook my head in such a big swing.

Li Yuanfeng straightened his back, "Receive the report, find out the truth........." He was silent at this time, staring at me quietly, his eyes seemed to be a little hesitant to close, and then opened again, "But that's enough, Da Han." That's it, let's give up!! Stop now. We've done our best, and we have nothing to do with it. Just as Da Han wished, now go back to Shili City, and the murder of the wolf king fang will finally be forgotten. ”

I was very surprised to say that," Li ......... What are you talking about? ”

"Isn't Da Han afraid? Let's not pursue it anymore! That's natural. ”

"No, no, not like that!" I couldn't help but stand up, "No. I was so confused that I didn't expect this to happen........."

"Do you still have to continue?" Li Yuanfeng's eyes were bright.

"Yes!" I nodded generally, "Of course!" Of course we have to keep going! ”

He laughed and picked up the kerosene lamp that had been placed next to his chair. The tone was also different from the one just now, and it became the usual clever voice, "Let's stop staying here, let's go eat!" The others were probably already there. ”

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"You were testing me from the beginning, right?" While I was angry with myself, I asked Li Yuanfeng, who was walking towards the door with his back to me, "In order to motivate me who is cowardly, I said those words." ”

Li Yuanfeng looked back at me, his expression was resolute, "No." That's for myself. In order to brush away my cowardice and confusion, I want you to help me make a decision. See if you want to continue, or you can stop there. ”

I was dumbfounded as if I had been pierced by a nail.

"Yes, I can't tell anyone about this morning's new discovery, especially Uncle Ding. I would tell Zhang Beitang and he would confirm whether the words were in the barbarian script. ”

By the time we arrived at the large dining table on the first floor, everyone else had already started eating. Hot tea is served on the table, the main dish is freshly baked steamed buns, and the plate is full of vegetables.

The kerosene lamp burned, and there was an occasional crackling sound.

There were three subordinates in the workshop who were in charge of Zhang Luo's meal, and two black-clothed people were in charge of it, but Bei Zhen was nowhere to be seen.

The black-clothed men were still expressionless, like ironclad figures, standing upright and watching.

"My lord, why did you come so late?" Mr. Zhang looked at us who had just sat down with some concern.

To be honest, I don't feel very comfortable. The smell of kerosene in the candlestick is very pungent.

Li Yuanfeng picked up the wipe, and nodded lightly, "I'm sorry." I want to see the next place. I walked with Da Han again. But it's so big that I'm only halfway there. ”

Uncle Ding, as usual, looked displeased, "Hey, you guys hurry up and eat, and we'll have to continue to check later." ”

"Where to start?" Li Yuanfeng reached out for the steamed bun and asked calmly.

Uncle Ding raised his thick eyebrows, and the fire shone on his forehead, "You decide what you want to do, we all listen to you." ”

Li Yuanfeng smiled and nodded, "......... Okay, let's visit the atrium or the gate together? ”

"Before we came to dinner, we had already walked. We went to see the gate and climbed the heights around us to look out over the black forest that surrounded the square. ”

"Then, just like last night, the two guards and the two guards searched each room using the box. I think we should start with the room in the cellar where the corpse was placed, and the large cellar where Laimo died tragically. ”

"Yes. If this workshop is the scene of the murder, there should be a large number of red marks on the ground, and there should be traces. What about you? ”

"We'll go to the atrium and other places. Explore the secret room where Mrs. Tong died tragically. ”

At this moment, Bezhen came in with the door of the retinue hall dressed in black. He was the same as usual, with a playful expression.

There was a slight tension in the room, and everyone was silent.

Pei Zhen stood with his back to the ancient paintings on the wall, looked at us in order, and said with a smile on his face: "Everyone, I'm really sorry, I have something to do. Yes, Master Li and Miss Da Han, how did you sleep last night? Okay? Let's get used to it! The room is a little shabby, or a little lonely, but it's quite quiet, right? ”

Li Yuanfeng, "Yes, it's very quiet, it's a pity that the human monster didn't come." ”

Bei Zhen laughed, motioned for someone to bring him tea, and then walked to the main seat and sat down, "This is also a matter of no way." I'd love to see the human monsters in this place, too! If there is, it should be one of those shy monsters that behaves irregularly! He said, squeezing out an ugly expression, but it made us suspicious.

Uncle Ding deliberately coughed dryly, "Hey, Bei Zhen, I have a few questions for you." ”

"What's the problem?"

"First, you mentioned it yesterday, and it has something to do with the big housekeeper. When did that particular idea come to fruition? ”

"Evening. When the time comes, I will inform you. Until then, let's take a stroll around the workshop. If you want to go for a walk outside, you can also do it. The forest has a different flavor, don't run too far. ”

Uncle Ding squinted at the black-clothed people standing at one end of the room, "Will they follow?" ”

"Well, forgive me." Bei Zhen smiled, "Walk around as far as you can see." If you get lost, it will cause trouble for everyone. ”

Uncle Ding snorted disdainfully.

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"Any other questions?"

"You made us stay in this little dirty house for two nights yesterday, but didn't you want to let us go sooner? If it was known that we were missing near Chuan Road, not only the governor's residence, but also the entire Ten Mile City, it would definitely cause a commotion. If you really send someone to search, you're done!! ”

"Oh, that's the case......... Bei Zhen spread his hands, "if that's the case, don't worry, it's fine." ”

"No problem?"

"Yes. To be honest, I borrowed your name a little bit and asked someone to send a letter to the governor's residence. The letter mentioned that you have obtained very valuable clues in the Wolf King Fang, and all of them are being tracked, and they have been waiting for three days. In other words, even if you can't see you at the residence during this period, you will still have to wait for your reply. ”

Uncle Ding was speechless.

The two guards held their breath and looked at each other quietly.

"They've been fooled?" Uncle Ding tilted his eyebrows and squinted at Pei Zhen angrily.

Bei Zhen shrugged his shoulders in a grand manner, "There are too few clues, and the official residence has not made any moves, so I have to wait and see." ”

"Cunning, really!!"

"Being praised by you like this really makes me not know the north and the south." Bei Zhen nodded in reply, deliberately pretending to be garlic, and looked at Li Yuanfeng, "Yes, Master Li." I just heard from Uncle Ding that last night, you have solved a secret room trick? It was indeed in the firewood room........."

"Yes. Besides, there is good news for you. The firewood house of this square has not left any traces. ”

"Good news indeed." Pei Zhen picked up a cup of tea and made a toast, "Anyway, you just need to believe what I said yesterday." There has never been a rumored tragedy in this place. ”

Li Yuanfeng raised the cup and replied, "It's a pity that there is no conclusion. Brother Bei, we have to continue to confirm, we also discussed with Uncle Ding just now, and we will continue to investigate immediately after finishing the meal. ”

"It's good, it's important to be able to understand each other. You're welcome, just let it go. Bezhen stood up, the candle flame swaying from side to side, "Then I'll take my leave, I'll see you later." ”

Bei Zhen bent down his slender upper body lightly, and after an elegant gesture, he walked quickly away from the big dining table.

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Li Yuanfeng told Mr. Zhang about the new inference, and showed several pieces of evidence he had found in the workshop.

After reading it, although he affirmed this inference, he felt like he had been hit by an indescribable impact, his hands trembled uncontrollably, and he finally spoke tremblingly.

"Really......... I really can't believe it........." The pale Zhang Lao Companion looked at Li Yuanfeng, and pointed to the mark with his trembling thin index finger, "My lord......... Hair......... Something amazing was found......... It turns out that adults ......... Before......... Tell us something......... That's it........."

After looking at the words and marks hidden in various parts of the workshop, Zhang Lao Tongtang determined that those were ancient and barbaric scripts. But at that time, Li Yuanfeng and I still didn't know the meaning of those words, and we couldn't feel its horror.

He illuminated it with a kerosene lamp, scrutinizing the giant knocker. Tears rolled down deep wrinkles, and his face was full of distress, "Why、Why didn't I find it?" This ........."

I can't tell what he's thinking, but I'm sure he has a lot of anger in his heart.

One by one, he touched, supported, and confirmed the hidden characters in the study on the first floor and in various places in the workshop.

As the adults say......... It's cleverly hidden......... Exotic businessmen......... Ah, no, it's the Hidden Barbarians......... That's, that's ......... Unexpectedly, even the door is ........." Zhang Laotang's eyes were moist, his eyes kept moving, and even his lips and voice were trembling, "Ju, actually here......... In this place......... Why? ”

After a long period of time, Zhang Lao accompanied the hall to gradually calm down, which shows how big the impact he has suffered.

Of course, though.

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In order to confirm Li Yuanfeng's inference, we began to search the workshop.

We came to the gate of the compound, and after climbing to the top of the square, we went to the edge of the forest on the east side.

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"Let's go to the cellar and take a look!" When he returned to the first floor of the fang, Li Yuanfeng said this. He stood still for a moment, "I can get out of the secret passage of the cellar!" Remember that the secret passage of the Wolf King Fang is not called the Tiger Cave? It seems like a good search for that cave. ”

Li Yuanfeng immediately explained our request to the subordinates standing nearby, and then went to the hall to wait for a reply.

The subordinate may have made a statement to Bei Zhen, but I saw the man in black carrying a kerosene lamp coming over and leading us to the firewood room.

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"Isn't it okay to be with him? Won't you attack us in the cave? I muttered worriedly.

Li Yuanfeng, "Don't worry! If he wanted to harm us, he would have taken a faint pill a long time ago. Pei Zhen wants us to be witnesses, and he won't do anything. ”

The entrance to the "Tiger Cave", located in the Great Cellar.

Open the secret door of the slate, and a dark entrance will appear. We were led by the man in black, and I followed closely behind, stepping cautiously into the cavern.

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Nothing dangerous happened. There are no conspicuous features in the cave, and the rock wall above the head is low, narrow, and very narrow.

We carried kerosene lamps and walked carefully. No traces of the battle were found.

The cave exit is located in the middle of a lush forest.

The man in black who walked ahead pushed through the grass, and we finally came to the path leading to the gate of the Wolf King's Square, and finally left the suffocating cave.

The shaded forest is very quiet, and there is a gloomy and terrifying atmosphere among the dense trees.

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At noon, the sun is exhausted.

Everyone gathered at this time in Room 3 on the second floor.

That room was the third room counted from the wooden ladder, and it was here that Mrs. Tong died tragically.

"What is this room? Can you detect red stains? ”

Asked by Li Yuanfeng, Uncle Ding shook his head and showed a boring expression on his face, "It's impossible to detect it." The room is so neat, isn't it? He said sarcastically, then walked out of the room and looked at the window in the hallway, "and when I looked at the ornaments, the planks, and the windows of the aisle, there were no signs of damage, and there were no red marks attached to them." ”

Li Yuanfeng opened the corridor window and twisted his hand to hold the various seals through the window to confirm it.

I followed Li Yuanfeng's instructions to investigate the candlestick.

"In a sense, the state of the secret room here is also unbelievable compared to the firewood room." Uncle Ding said calmly. He tapped his fist on the low cabinet beside him and teased a few steps, "My lord? ”

Li Yuanfeng looked around the room and said the terrible thing, "When Mrs. Tong was tragically killed, this was already a secret room. ”

“……… The door was locked when he heard screams from inside the room, and Dafeng was standing in the aisle outside. He hurriedly pushed the door in, and saw Mrs. Tong's body lying on the edge of the couch. Not only did I not see a human figure, let alone the murderer! ”

"Indeed, I remember that they had confirmed that there was no one hiding in the room, under the bed, and in the cupboard. In addition, the door to the adjacent vat room is closed and locked. To be more detailed, it happened when Dafeng locked the door and came to the wooden ladder to meet Dan who was carrying an empty bucket downstairs. ”

"Not bad." Li Yuanfeng stood still and raised his head, "How could the murderer invade the room in such a short time?" Also, how did the prisoner escape from the room after committing the murder? ”

"That can't happen. Dafeng had only been out of the room for a few breaths, and it was impossible for the murderer to escape from the door. ”

"From the window?"

"Even if the door locks itself. When the window is opened, there is still a sealing wood blocking, and the sealing wood is only a palm apart. Besides, outside the window is the compound of the Wolf King Fang. ”

Li Yuanfeng smiled bitterly and looked at Uncle Ding, "So, give up?" ”

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He was a little unhappy, "It seems that there are no red traces, it only shows that this is not the actual scene of the murder." If it is really as Da Han said, it is in another wolf king's fang, where there should be a key to unlock the secret room! ”

Li Yuanfeng, "It's exactly the same situation in the square and room. It can't be solved here. ”

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"Separation." Li Yuanfeng came up with this, "How did Mrs. Tong suffer?" How did the murderer disappear from the room? These two points must be completely separated. ”

"It's not the same thing." The guard made a sound.

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"It's a brainstorm for a murderer, and it has to make people think that everything happens at the same time."

"Dafeng?" Mr. Zhang asked straightforwardly.

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The sound of the voice surrounds the field, the blue and black are dyed in Datong, and the water is full of porcelain.

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