The 'haunted house' on Mount Tianlong that was gradually becoming famous was located on the side of Fuyunji territory, so it didn't take Lu Chen and Old Ma much time to get there. However, even though Lu Chen was a man with a strong will, he didn't have the perverted hobby of liking bloody scenes. So after the incident here came to an end, he didn't come to the vicinity anymore.
Even recalling the scene in that bedroom wasn't a pleasant thing.
When they walked outside the 'haunted house', Lu Chen saw the Fuyunji people guarding around the house. Of course, the number of people was much less than on the night of the murder, but it was enough to stop people with ulterior motives from entering.
At this time, the sky was still dark, and the faint light in the distance was slightly brighter. However, the darkness before dawn still seemed to be suppressing the light, making one's heart feel stifled.
Seeing Lu Chen and Old Ma walk over, the guards standing at the gate quickly came to welcome them. It seemed like they had already received orders, so they directly let Lu Chen and Old Ma in. They also explained that Hall Master Xue and the others were waiting at the crime scene for Young Master Lu's arrival.
Lu Chen nodded and walked in with Old Ma.
After entering the door of the haunted house, they could clearly feel a sense of coldness. Although the houses and pavilions looked the same as a few days ago, it gave off a lifeless and gloomy feeling.
Old Ma couldn't help but frown. He said to Lu Chen in a low voice, "Is there really something strange about this house? It makes people feel a little uncomfortable the moment they enter."
Lu Chen glanced at him and said, "Could it be that you're thinking too much?"
Old Ma grunted and said, "That's not for sure …"
After such a terrible thing happened, of course, no one would stay here anymore. Even Chen He had to find another place for him to settle down. This was to prevent him from feeling sad and causing more trouble. As for the haunted house, it had naturally been thoroughly searched by the people of Fuyunji. Even today, they had called Lu Chen over because Blood Warbler and the others seemed to have made a new discovery.
However, just like how time would always pass, memories would always be hard to grasp. No matter how ghastly the bloodstains were, no matter how tragic, it would eventually dry up. The thick and horrifying smell of blood in the air had mostly dissipated, leaving only a little bit of the smell, which still reminded people of that horrible scene.
Lu Chen inexplicably felt a burst of irritation in his heart, but he still endured it on his face and did not reveal any emotions.
Soon, the two of them walked into the backyard and saw Xue Ying standing in the middle of the courtyard with her hands behind her back, quietly looking up at the sky.
In this dark night before dawn, this beautiful woman looked a bit thinner. Although it didn't reduce her charm and elegance, it made people feel that she was vaguely heart-wrenching at this moment.
Perhaps she was going to spend the whole night here?
Lu Chen and Old Ma walked over. Hearing the sound of footsteps, Xue Ying turned around. Her gaze swept across Lu Chen and Old Ma's faces, then she nodded slightly as a greeting. There was a hint of alienation in her politeness.
Lu Chen asked, "Hall Master Xue, I heard that something was discovered here?"
Xue Ying grunted and said, "Yes, and they suspect that the thing they discovered is related to the Devil Sect. Because you are very familiar with the Devil Sect, they wanted you to come and take a look. I'm sorry to disturb you so late at night. "
Lu Chen couldn't tell whether Xue Ying's apology was real or fake, but since she said so, he could only respond, "It's fine, the matter here is more important. Then shall we go and take a look? "
Xue Ying nodded and gestured with her hand, then led the way to the bedroom.
Lu Chen looked in that direction and frowned slightly, but he didn't hesitate to follow.
Old Ma, on the other hand, stood where he was, a little hesitant. But in the end, he sighed and followed the two of them into the bedroom.
There were candles and lamplight in the bedroom. It wasn't as dark as it was on the night of the murder, illuminating most of the room. Lu Chen stood at the door and looked around. He could vaguely make out the original layout of this place. It was an ordinary but warm residential room.
But now, of course, everything was different. Most of the furniture had fallen to the ground, and even if it wasn't broken, it was stained with blood. Even the floor was covered with dark red stains, big and dirty.
The corpses that had once laid here were long gone. Lu Chen suddenly thought of a phrase, 'to bury in peace'. Unfortunately, his own rationality told him that those poor women and children might not be able to find peace even now. This matter was too big, and the repercussions were too bad. The Floating Clouds Office had to investigate this thoroughly. Only then would they be able to give everyone an explanation.
More accurately, it was for Xue Ying to give an explanation to Supreme Tian Lan.
The corpses of those who had died might still be preserved by Fuyunji, stored in some secret place. As for the wishes of those who had died, or even the wishes of the living like Chen He, everyone could comfort and sympathize, but no one would care.
Xue Ying walked into the depths of the room and stepped over the shocking bloodstains on the ground. She stood beside the large bed that had already tilted to one side, then waved at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen walked over, and Xue Ying pointed at the bed and said in a low voice, "We only found it last night, it's behind there."
Lu Chen was startled at first, but then he immediately understood. The subordinates of Fuyunji were used to seeing life and death murders all year round, and they had always been meticulous in their work. After this murder, this haunted house must have been thoroughly searched inside and out. No matter how hidden the corners, or how well-hidden the secret rooms, they would all be found by these people, and no one would be spared.
So before coming here, Lu Chen was a little puzzled as to why there was a fish that had slipped through the net. The secret was only discovered today, and he was called over. But now that he had a look here, he understood.
The floor under the bed board must have been carefully examined by someone. However, it was probably due to the human mind that the back of the bed board had been overlooked. It seemed like a very simple trick, but it was able to fool those experienced hands. To be able to set up this kind of setup, one must not be underestimated.
Old Ma walked over with a lamp. In the light, Lu Chen grabbed the bed and exerted force, flipping the entire bed over. As he flipped it, his hands actually felt a little strained. The weight of the bed was actually quite heavy, indicating that the wood was very thick and good.
In the blink of an eye, the board flipped over, and the lamp fell on the back of the board, illuminating everything and showing a circular pattern in front of them.
In the middle of the circle, there was a tall, straight tree connecting the top and bottom. The branches in the middle were forked, and each branch had a layer. Each layer had a different pattern carved on it. There were birds and beasts, Shura demons, humans, immortals, and monsters. The rest of the empty spaces were also carved with many things, looking very strange.
The room was very quiet. Xue Ying watched as Lu Chen squatted down and carefully examined the pattern. After waiting for a while, she asked Lu Chen in a low voice, "This pattern, is it related to the Devil Cult?"
Lu Chen slowly stood up, then turned to look at Xue Ying. After a moment of silence, his gaze deepened, and he slowly said, "Detain Chen He first."
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