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Chapter 730 Su Wuming 29

Chu Hua was stunned and couldn't help but exclaimed: "This... this is too amazing!"

Su Wuming's expression was solemn, and he was not moved by Chu Hua's praise.

"These locations correspond to the eight directions of the Bagua, and the places where the deceased was found are located in the four directions of Chang'an, southeast, northwest and northeast. This is by no means a coincidence."

He paused, his eyes sharp as a torch: "The murderer is well versed in the Eight Trigrams, and his mind is meticulous and his methods are cruel."

Chu Hua felt a chill on her back and rubbed her arms subconsciously. Although she was from the modern era and was familiar with all kinds of mystery novels, she had never seen such a bizarre case. An inexplicable sense of fear surged in her heart, and she involuntarily moved closer to Su Wuming, as if seeking shelter.

Su Wuming noticed Chu Hua's actions and his body stiffened slightly. He tried to suppress the throbbing in his heart, coughed lightly, and said calmly: "Miss, don't panic. I will investigate this case thoroughly."

Chu Hua then realized her own gaffe and quickly took a step back, a blush appearing on her face.

"Mr. Su, I... I just think this case is a little scary. These brides were in their prime, but now their bodies are exposed in the wilderness..." Chu Hua's voice trembled a little, and she unconsciously pinched the corner of her clothes.

Su Wuming's eyes softened a little when he heard this. It's not that he was unromantic, he was just not good at expressing himself.

He walked to the window, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked out at the prosperous scene of Chang'an City. There was a hint of regret in his tone: "Yes, it is a pity that such a beautiful woman has such a tragic fate. I will do my best to bring the murderer to justice and comfort the dead soul."

Chu Hua silently watched Su Wuming's back. The calm and resolute temperament he exuded made her feel at ease. Perhaps this was the so-called sense of security.

Su Wuming's fingers slowly moved across the other four directions on the map, his eyes as sharp as an eagle.

"The eight trigrams are mutually reinforcing and mutually restraining. Since four bodies have been found, then..."

He paused, with a hint of certainty in his tone: "There will definitely be discoveries in the other four directions."

Chu Hua's heart shuddered. Although she knew it, she still felt horrified when she heard Su Wuming confirm it himself. Eight corpses, eight brides, what kind of demon could do such a cruel thing?

"We must find the remaining bodies as soon as possible." Su Wuming's voice was low and powerful, as if it carried some kind of magic, which gradually calmed Chu Hua's originally panicked mood.

In the backyard of the county government office, several long tables were put together, filled with wine and food. Although not as exquisite as those in the restaurants in Chang'an City, they were also very sumptuous.

The noise in the backyard formed a sharp contrast with the solemnity in the front hall. The runners played finger-guessing games, and the rough laughter rose and fell, mixed with the crisp sound of wine jars colliding, making the place very lively.

Plump pork elbows, fragrant roast chicken, and glossy marinated duck filled the long table. The rich aroma of meat filled the air, tempting everyone's appetite.

After three rounds of drinking, the faces of the yamen runners were all flushed.

Su Wuming put down his wine glass, cleared his throat, and said seriously: "Everyone, in addition to thanking you for your assistance, I have a favor to ask for in today's banquet."

The bailiffs stopped what they were doing and turned their eyes to Su Wuming: "Master Su, if you have any instructions, just tell me!"

Su Wuming nodded and said slowly: "According to my inference, the bodies of the murdered brides may still be hidden in some places. I hope you can help search for them."

As soon as these words were spoken, the originally bustling backyard suddenly became quiet. The yamen runners looked at each other, and the boldness they had just shown was gone.

"Sir Su, it's not that we don't want to help, it's just..." A bearded yamen runner rubbed his hands, his eyes flickering, "My mother is sick in bed, I really can't leave."

"Yes, Lord Su."

Another skinny yamen runner quickly chimed in: "My wife is about to give birth, I have to go back to accompany her."

All of a sudden, all kinds of excuses emerged one after another, as if all the families of the yamen runners fell ill at the same time. Su Wuming looked at the group of yamen runners in front of him who were making excuses, frowned, and felt powerless.

Chu Huan watched from the side. These people really valued their lives. When they heard that they were going to find a corpse, they immediately turned into filial sons and husbands.

She coughed lightly and spoke slowly: "Brothers, I know everyone has difficulties, but human life is at stake. These brides died inexplicably. We can't just sit back and watch, right?"

The guards looked at each other, but no one dared to answer. Chu Hua continued, "Besides, Mr. Su has already deduced the approximate location of the bodies, and we only need to search a little. Do you really have the heart to let these brides lie dead in the wilderness, unable to rest in peace?"

"Oh, your mother is sick and needs money, right? Your wife is about to give birth? Take some money back, who knows, she might be so happy that she can give birth smoothly..." Su Wuming began to tempt her with money.

"Is there any more money?" The bearded yamen runner's eyes lit up, and his previous sickness disappeared without a trace, as if he had become a different person. The other yamen runners also pricked up their ears and looked at Su Wuming eagerly.

"Money! I have plenty of it!" Chu Hua's clear voice rang out in the slightly silent courtyard, and the yamen runners' originally evasive gazes all focused on her.

She smiled slightly, with a hint of cunning, and reached out to take off a heavy purse from her waist. The purse was bulging, and it was obvious that it was filled with a lot of things. Chu Hua raised the purse high and shook it in the air, making a crisp metal collision sound.

"As long as you find the bride's body as Mr. Su said, the reward will be doubled!" She said in a firm and resounding tone, and every word was full of temptation.

The money bag fell to the ground with a dull thud, which also hit the hearts of the yamen runners like a heavy hammer.

The eyes of the yamen runners were all wide open, like hungry wolves seeing a fat sheep, their greedy eyes were glued to the heavy copper coins hanging on the wall. The hanging coins shone with an alluring light under the dim lanterns, dazzling them, as if they were seeing mountains of gold and silver.

The bearded yamen runner was even quicker, snatching the purse from Chu Hua's hand, weighing it, and smiling with his eyes narrowed into slits: "Okay! Miss Chu Hua and the county lieutenant, don't worry, I will take people to look for it right away! I guarantee that the mission will be accomplished!"

Seeing this, the other yamen runners also rubbed their hands and were eager to try. Just now they all looked sad, as if their families had suffered a disaster, but now they were like chicken blood, wishing they could immediately grow wings and fly away.

"Master Su, you tell me where to find it, and we'll go right away!"

Su Wuming looked at this group of money-obsessed yamen runners, shook his head helplessly, and sighed in his heart: In this world, money is indeed the most powerful thing that can move people's hearts.