Chapter 1330 - 1306: The Suspect Is...

Chapter 1330: Chapter 1306: The Suspect Is...

Meisai did not expect Xiao Lin to bluntly express his original suspicion. When Shao Qinyi directly approached him, the suspect that came to his mind was indeed Xiao Lin.

Such suspicion was not without basis. From previous events, the only person Shao Weihua targeted was Xiao Lin. Considering the reputation of the Xiao Family, it wasn’t impossible for them to want Shao Weihua gone. Moreover, hearing about the feud between the Xiao Family and Quan Xianglin further reinforced this suspicion. Without even considering if Mu Rongyun was involved, these points alone made it difficult for Xiao Lin to escape being suspected.

However, Meisai was not an ordinary police chief. His way of thinking was different from most people, and since Shao Weihua’s death did not alarm his superior, it suggested that Shao Weihua’s death was not so straightforward. At least, those behind the scenes considered his death not valuable enough to exploit.

Additionally, a particular detail made Meisai feel something unusual was afoot: Shao Qinyi’s expression when he approached him. Generally, when a family member dies unexpectedly, no matter how much conflict exists within the family, or even between sworn enemies, there’s typically a sense of outrage due to the traditional respect for the deceased.

Shao Weihua was killed in the back alley, yet on Shao Qinyi’s face, Meisai saw a sense of relief. When he took out the murder weapon, his hands were steady. Even when answering questions, Shao Qinyi responded fluently without any flaws, and even when questioned about his presence in that alley, he seemed well-prepared to detail the entire process.

Because of this, Meisai felt there was an underlying intrigue in Shao Weihua’s death.

Xiao Lin noticed Meisai not speaking, lost in his thoughts, and didn’t want to disturb him. He glanced at Hua Qingyi, and the latter quietly left the office, leaving only Xiao Lin and Meisai.

"It’s just the two of us here. Chief, feel free to share your doubts." Xiao Lin changed his sitting posture, leaning on the sofa. "Beyond our roles as law enforcement and suspect, we should have another kind of relationship in private, and for Hong’s sake, I will do my best to help you."

Meisai pondered. "Before Shao Weihua’s appearance, Palermo was divided into three major factions. However, the Sin City that Young Master Xiao currently owns does not have violent incidents. With Young Master Xiao’s status, it is unlikely for him to kill Shao Weihua over the Rose Staff and Dharma Seal, especially since the Dharma Seal is a treasure of the Xiao Family."

Meisai voiced his doubts, specifically glancing at Xiao Lin when mentioning the Dharma Seal. "Once we received the security alert, we immediately went to the scene to investigate, but the night’s thunderstorm had washed the crime scene clean. However, we did find some traces inside the bar."

"Oh?" Xiao Lin showed a look of surprise. "Were there others present that day?"

"According to scene analysis, there was a gathering in the bar at the time, but many people were killed. Judging by the directions of the fallen bodies, they were moving from the inside out, suggesting someone fought their way out of the bar, and this person might have been Shao Weihua."

"Now, rumors in Palermo’s underground are to capture the person with the treasure. Several prominent families have issued notices that whoever claims the treasure will be appointed to the position of Godfather. Shao Weihua might have been trying to use the treasure to rally the small-time followers since Quan Xianglin had completely handed over power to Quan Mingyuan, so Shao Weihua wanted to use the treasure to regain face."

"The chief’s analysis is correct, so you first sought Nicholas because the person threatened first by the treasure is Nicholas." Xiao Lin summarized Meisai’s speculations. "However, what puzzled you is that Nicholas would be with my third brother, and given the Italian Mafia’s extreme actions in the past, you should see fights breaking out everywhere rather than this tranquility, right?"

"Exactly! So, it seems Shao Weihua’s death may not be related to those gangsters. If it was because of the treasure, then the person who got it would have stepped forward by now looking for trouble."

"What is the murder weapon?"

"A dismantled gun shell, which is why I don’t suspect it was done by gangsters."

"Since it was a murder weapon, it should have fingerprints. Didn’t the chief conduct a forensic test?"

"The fingerprints on the weapon were wiped clean. The other party clearly understands our investigation methods." Meisai rubbed his forehead in frustration.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin immediately frowned. "Chief, I’ll provide you with a suspect, but this shouldn’t be leaked from me, as it could provoke gossip from outsiders."

"If Young Master Xiao has a suspicious person in mind, feel free to say it."

"In the early days, a man of Chinese nationality was always by Shao Weihua’s side. His name is Wang Zhanting. He committed murder in Yanjing and fled to Palermo. How he came to be under Shao Weihua, I’m not too sure, but the chief could start by investigating him."

"No wonder Young Master Xiao thought he’d be gossiped about." Hearing the name Wang Zhanting, Meisai instantly understood. "The grudge between the Wang Family and the Xiao Family runs deep. You took the heir apparent from their leader, and killed the then patriarch of the Wang Family, which was quite sensational."

Xiao Lin chuckled twice, not disputing the matter. "Does the chief have any other questions for me to answer?"

"Not for now, but during this period, please stay in Palermo so we can reach you anytime." Meisai stood up to bid farewell to Xiao Lin, not mentioning that the suspect he provided coincidentally matched Shao Qinyi’s own suspicions.

"No problem. If the chief needs any assistance, feel free to come to me." After seeing Meisai out, Xiao Lin went to the ninth floor of the main building.

The ’Underground City’ managed by Lao Jiu occupied four floors of the main building. The sixth to seventh floors served as office areas, handling various tasks and training sessions, including the Black Doctor’s operating room and lounge. The eighth floor was reserved for discussions between Xiao Lin and Yelü Shou, and was not open to anyone, being absolutely confidential. Floors nine and ten were where the assassins resided.

Compared to Yanjing’s underground city, this one couldn’t accommodate as many assassins. In other words, when establishing the underground city, Xiao Lin intended to distinguish it from the old ’underground city’ concept. As he told Lao Jiu, the number of assassins we need doesn’t have to be large, but they must at least match the caliber of Troy. If we maintain the original principles, the underground city won’t grow. Our focus is not on numbers but on quality. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)