Chapter 1149: Case Analysis
"That’s because once you’ve started, you might as well see it through. Since the murder was committed, at least let Du Nong participate in the trial. So I simply framed you, this way you can’t participate, and naturally, the spot goes to Du Min."
Peng Niang’s move could be described as sinister, but it also shows the tragic lengths to which parents will go out of love for their children.
"Mom, I don’t want to participate in any trial, I just want you to be well." Du Min knew his mother had made a grave mistake, so he became docile.
Peng Niang didn’t pay attention to Du Min, but she felt puzzled in her heart as to how Chen Tianlong could determine she was the murderer.
She then asked, "Alright, I know I deserve to die, but please let me die with my eyes closed. Young man, please tell me, how did you determine that I was the murderer?"
Chen Tianlong thought for a moment, deciding it necessary to explain. At this time, people outside, having seen the situation, came in, all eager for Chen Tianlong’s explanation.
Chen Tianlong walked to the center of the crowd, then slightly organized his thoughts and said, "First, let’s start with entering Vice Sect Leader Du Fei’s room. I noticed a faint fragrance on Du Fei’s body, similar to the scent in the room, which wasn’t present in Du Nong’s room just now. So, I guessed it might be a woman’s perfume."
Chen Tianlong paused for a moment and continued, "When I saw the cloth wrapping the dagger on Du Nong’s bed, I thought the murderer was too careless. Maybe in a hurry, they forgot. It had delicate patterns on it. Ask any man, who would use such cloth? I certainly wouldn’t."
Chen Tianlong smiled slightly but then became serious again: "Thus, I concluded the murder must have happened in a woman’s room. But how could it be completed in such a short time? There was only Peng Niang’s room within a few dozen meters. But suddenly, I thought, could a woman kill Du Fei?"
"Of course not; she must have used a sedative to knock him out first."
Pure Yang Daoist continued Chen Tianlong’s conjecture.
"Yes, the Sect Leader is right. It was this pot of tea. It must be that Lady Peng later developed murderous intent, added the sedative, and then took the chance to offer a cup to Vice Sect Leader Du Fei. After he was sedated, she helped him to Du Fei’s house next door and slit his throat with a dagger."
Chen Tianlong explained the entire event, and everyone was astonished.
"Alas, I didn’t expect to have so many loopholes. Fine, I killed him. Whatever you want, do as you please." Peng Niang had been proven guilty and didn’t resist much, knowing that there were so many experts present.
"I just hope you won’t punish my son, Du Min. Anything else is fine." Peng Niang dared not hope for too much, now only thinking of dying to atone for her crime.
Pure Yang Daoist pondered for a moment. Given Du Fei’s family’s current state, if they were to execute Peng Niang, the whole family would be utterly destroyed. So, he mercifully said, "Peng Niang, do you realize your guilt?"
"I know I was wrong; I am willing to accept any punishment. But please don’t blame Du Min, he is innocent and knew nothing."
Peng Niang truly didn’t care about her own life or death, but she couldn’t disregard Du Min.
"Alright, you can avoid the death penalty, but living won’t be easy. You have two choices: leave the Celestial Pill Sect and never step in again, or go to Shuiyue Nunnery to practice. Choose one."
Pure Yang Daoist had been as merciful as possible.
"Thank you, Sect Leader. If I leave the Celestial Pill Sect, I might as well die. I’ve lived here for so many years, already accustomed to everything. I choose to go to Shuiyue Nunnery to practice."
Peng Niang said this, as it would at least feel like being in her hometown.
"Alright, it’s decided then. And Du Min, you must take good care of the Du Family Mansion. You will be the successor of the Vice Sect Leader. As Du Nong proceeds to the trial and stabilizes his constitution, there’s a chance he will slowly cultivate and break through to Celestial Dao Great Perfection, even Extreme Dao, and won’t manage the Du family industry affairs much."
After Pure Yang Daoist finished accounting for everything, he waved his sleeve and left.
Seeing the matter had been settled, everyone hurried back to the Sect Leader’s Mansion to rest. It was already eight in the evening. After saying goodbye to Lin Wushuang, Chen Tianlong meditated for a while and then went to sleep.
A peaceful night passed, and it was almost the full moon night. Today’s weather was clear, not a cloud in the sky. Upon waking up in the morning, Chen Tianlong felt refreshed and very happily went to find Lin Wushuang.
Just as he reached the door, he heard it open. Lin Wushuang appeared, looking well, dressed in a white dress like a fairy.
"Wushuang, you look so beautiful today." Chen Tianlong sincerely complimented her.
"Oh, no." Lin Wushuang said, blushing shyly.
"Really, I never lie to you."
Chen Tianlong said with a smile, taking Lin Wushuang’s hand and leading her outside.
"Chen Tianlong, where are we going?" Watching Chen Tianlong’s actions, Lin Wushuang felt a bit puzzled.
"Oh, you’ll find out in a moment."
Chen Tianlong said mysteriously.
Yesterday, on the way to Du Fei’s Mansion, Chen Tianlong had seen a beautiful spot, so after breakfast, he wanted to take advantage of the mild sun and take Lin Wushuang to see it.
After walking for about ten minutes, Chen Tianlong led Lin Wushuang down a small path from the side, crossing a small lake to a Peach Blossom Forest. The Celestial Pill Sect’s weather was peculiar, even in July, the peach blossoms were blooming brilliantly.
The garden was bursting with vibrant colors, looking from a distance like a large swath of morning clouds falling from the sky.
The peach blossoms emitted waves of fragrance, so refreshing as they wafted into your nostrils and swept into your heart, making you inhale deeply again and again.
A gust of wind blew, and the peach blossoms danced like butterflies, flapping their wings gracefully, making one feel dazzled and enchanted.
"Amazing, to see scenery like this at this time is simply a miracle!" Lin Wushuang found herself there, experiencing the dreamlike beauty, feeling extraordinarily refreshed.
Suddenly, Lin Wushuang began to dance, the white dress fluttering in the wind, mingling with the falling petals, making Chen Tianlong feel an urge to embrace and kiss her.
At this moment, Chen Tianlong was also very happy; it was a rare opportunity.
Suddenly, Chen Tianlong noticed someone was tailing them, so he looked around cautiously but seemingly found nothing. He laughed at himself and thought, "Am I being too cautious? There can’t be much danger inside the Celestial Pill Sect."
He then walked over, watching Lin Wushuang dance gracefully, feeling exceptionally cheerful.
"Wushuang, you are really beautiful. Whoever marries you in the future will truly be blessed," Chen Tianlong said deliberately.
"Oh, Chen Tianlong, what are you saying? I don’t want to marry anyone else." Lin Wushuang blushed and pouted.
"Ha, when did I say marry someone else?"
Chen Tianlong started teasing Lin Wushuang again. She knew Chen Tianlong was saying this on purpose but refused to admit it.
"I’ll marry someone else, hmph, just to annoy you."
Lin Wushuang rolled her eyes at Chen Tianlong and said.