I Became the Alchemy Master by Picking Up Trash-Chapter 278 - 276: Winds Rising in All Directions

After Zhang Feng left, Su Minghe looked at the girl sitting cross-legged, with a look of regret.

She knew some of the case’s inside story. From the evidence currently held by the Second Army and the Inspection Bureau, it seemed very unfavorable for Li Xing.

If no new evidence appeared, the upcoming investigations would merely be procedural formalities. Within a week, Li Xing would be sentenced for first-degree murder.

Such a rare talent emerging from the joint of three divisions might not occur in a thousand years, yet now she was about to die. Su Minghe felt truly sorry, but ultimately, the law is merciless.

"Li Xing, I’m Su Minghe. Chu Ying has entrusted me to take care of you."

Li Xing jumped off the bed and walked to the other side of the iron gate.

"Thank you, Colonel Su and Commander Chu, for your concern."

"Your space button and personal belongings have been sent for inspection. If it’s proven that the items are unrelated to the case, they will be returned to you soon."

From the Second Army’s attitude toward her, Li Xing doubted whether it would really be "soon," but she wasn’t worried at all.

All important items were stored in the Spiritual Pendant of the World. Except for a few clothes and daily necessities, the space button contained only a few hundred low-tier Crystal Stones. If the Second Army didn’t mind, they could take them all.

Ancestor Zhan really had foresight, making the Spiritual Pendant both ugly and hidden. To this day, no one had discovered it was a storage space, and it still hung well around her neck.

Su Minghe: "Li Xing, you have the right to request meetings with friends and family. Your three teammates are now outside. Would you like me to arrange it?"

Li Xing lowered her eyes and pondered for a moment before decisively shaking her head: "No need."

Su Minghe was surprised. If Li Xing was really wronged, shouldn’t she be eager to meet with her trusted people to have them help find evidential proof for her acquittal? Did Li Xing truly understand the seriousness of the situation?

"Is there anything you would like me to convey to them?"

Li Xing smiled: "Thank you, Colonel Su, but I have nothing to say."

Su Minghe sighed and said, "Alright. Tomorrow morning is the first investigation meeting. Representatives from the First Army and the Inspection Bureau will also be present. I hope you can detail the events of the day of the incident."

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For half an hour, Ye Qingting and the other two anxiously paced back and forth outside the fortress, leaving noticeable ditches on the ground. The moment they saw Su Minghe coming out, the three suddenly felt the sky brighten a bit.

Ye Qingting: "Colonel Su, how is Li Xing?"

"She is fine." She is fine for now, but Su Minghe couldn’t stay by her side twenty-four hours a day. The days ahead were bound to be hard; it all depended on whether the child could withstand it.

Ye Qingting: "When can we see her?"

Su Minghe regretfully shook her head: "Li Xing did not request to meet with you."

"Impossible!" Cui Tianxiao yelled: "How could Xing not want to see us? Is someone threatening her?"

"I don’t know the specific reason. She is an adult with her own free will. No one can interfere with her choice not to meet."

Cui Tianxiao still wanted to fight for it but was stopped by Ye Qingting, who handed a prepared space button to Su Minghe and sincerely requested:

"Colonel Su, this contains daily necessities and food. There’s no Spirit Lock set on it. After inspection, please pass it to Li Xing. During her detention by the Second Army, we’ll trouble you to take care of her."

"Rest assured, I will try my best to care for her. If you have any crucial evidence, please submit it hurriedly. From the first investigation to the trial verdict, it will not exceed one week. Time is of the essence."

Ye Qingting and the other two thanked Su Minghe once again. After she left, Cui Tianxiao cried:

"Xing must hate us, or she wouldn’t refuse to see us..."

"It won’t be like that, Brother Xiao. Sister Xing isn’t that kind of person."

Ye Qingting: "Xiao Ming is right. Ah Xing would never do something so petty. She must have her reasons for not seeing us."

Qi Ming: "Brother Ye, what do we do now? Do we keep waiting here for news?"

The towering walls blocked the sunlight, casting the entire fortress in shadows, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

"No need, we’ll return to Harssas. Colonel Su is right. There’s no time left. We must quickly gather evidence!"

Chu Ying had just finished arranging the schedule for the next day when an unexpected visitor arrived as she was about to take a break.

"Yun Yi, why are you here?"

Chu Yunyi had no intention of exchanging pleasantries and directly asked: "Aunt, what exactly happened to Li Xing?"

He didn’t browse the internet often, and if he hadn’t overheard people discussing this matter at the Heaven-Reaching Tower, who knows when he would’ve found out.

Chu Yunyi usually exuded a nonchalant demeanor, as if nothing could catch his attention. His anxious tone today surprised Chu Ying. It seemed that Li Xing held a special place in Chu Yunyi’s heart, perhaps even more than his aunt did.

"She killed Lin Yin, with both material and human evidence in place."

"Has the identity of the witnesses been verified?"

"Verified." Chu Ying pinched her brow hard, gesturing Chu Yunyi to sit on the sofa to talk.

"All sixteen witnesses were members of the Ring Reef Island Guard Team. They have no interaction nor grudges with Li Xing, and there is no possibility of them being bribed to give false testimony."

"On the day of the incident, all sixteen of them wore body cameras. Three of them captured the scene completely. Apart from some slight obstructions of angle and view for the others, the content showed no inconsistency nor signs of technological modifications."

Chu Yunyi’s heart sank to the bottom of the sea: "What does Li Xing say about it?"

Chu Ying sighed, holding her head: "That is the strangest part. From the moment of her arrest until now, she has offered no explanation, much less defended herself."

Chu Yunyi intertwined his fingers, placing them on his chest, forcing himself to think about this matter calmly.

He absolutely did not believe Li Xing would be foolish enough to commit murder in front of the Guard Team, but if she didn’t, why would she remain silent?

Chu Ying: "Tomorrow is the first investigation hearing. I will head out to the Second Army early. The truth may be unearthed then."

Chu Yunyi’s heart constricted again: "The Second Army? Ah Xing is being held by the Second Army?"

"Yes, it’s the only way we can participate in this case. Don’t worry; I have asked my friends in the Second Army to take care of her. She should... be fine."

Fine indeed! He knew the Second Army’s ways too well; it was even questionable whether Li Xing would get to eat!

"Who will the investigating officer be tomorrow?"

"Lieutenant General Sun Wei."

Chu Yunyi was surprised: "He’s Lin Yin’s uncle. According to regulations, he should avoid involvement; how did he become the investigating officer?"

"The Sun Family has never acknowledged Sun Jiaojiao’s illegitimate child status. Legally, Sun Wei has no relation to Lin Yin."

Chu Yunyi sneered: "Hmph, to convict Li Xing, the Second Army is really going all out. Aunt, I’ll go with you tomorrow."

"No. I have only two accompanying slots, one given to Xue Ji and the other to Chen Bai."

Chen Bai is the best lawyer on Qianyuan Continent. As soon as the incident happened, the Ye Family hired him to defend Li Xing. He must attend the investigation meeting. As for Xue Ji, her importance was even greater; with her there, no one dared to give false testimony.

"Rest assured, I’ll keep you informed about anything new."

Chu Yunyi nodded: "Alright, I’ll wait for your news."