Conan: The Heart Thief

Moreover, if the murder weapon is really found, although it will add some trouble, it will undoubtedly speed up the investigation of the case.

The heavy rain continued to pour down, and except for the footprints, many traces were washed away by the rain. For example, key evidence such as bloodstains posed a great challenge to the police's work.

After several policemen searched the camping luggage without any results, they took the saw and machete to do a luminol reaction test for bloodstains. Lin Xiao focused on the hammer that seemed to have nothing to do with the case.

This is a new hammer I bought for setting up the tent, but now there is a not-so-conspicuous scratch on it.

I just can't see how it has anything to do with the case...

In the living room of the house, the police not only checked the tools used by Lin Xiao for camping, but also asked everyone to take out all knife-related items in the house, including the kitchen knives, shovels, sickles, axes and scissors originally owned by the Tanaka family.

As for those bearded men, they had nothing on them, and even after a body search, no suspicious items were found.

"Well," Officer Megure asked the old woman thoughtfully while watching his men conducting blood tests, "Is that really all?"

"There is also the toolbox my grandson placed in the warehouse, but it may have rusted..." the old woman replied.

"Really?" Officer Megure looked at Lin Xiao uncertainly, then forced himself to smile and said, "Anyway, I think we still need to thoroughly investigate this family. Please wait here for a moment..."

"Let's go to the warehouse first... Where is the warehouse?"

"Over there in the kitchen."

Miss Qian's body has been taken away by the police. The wound on her neck will undergo further examination to determine the type of murder weapon, but it may be difficult to get a result in a short period of time.

Lin Xiao recalled the scene of the crime again.

Since there were no other footprints left at the scene, the only person who could have committed the crime was Andala, and the most suspicious thing was his shoes.

Lin Xiao closed his eyes slightly, and various details of the crime flashed quickly through his mind.

If the murder weapon could be carried with one, then the Andalas used the excuse of washing their hands to dispose of the murder weapon...

"Everyone, after checking, no traces of blood were found on any of the knives. Moreover, when everyone rushed to Ms. Akane Oba who was screaming because of a cut in her carotid artery, no one had left this house..."

"The criminal and the murder weapon are still here..."

"Ah?" Inspector Megure asked in confusion, "Detective Hayashi, we have investigated very carefully, and we really didn't find anything..."

"Of course we can't find it, because the murder weapon that killed Miss Qian was not a knife from the beginning, but just a sharp weapon that can be used as a knife..." Lin Xiao came back to his senses and said to everyone.

"Besides, it has been right before our eyes the whole time..."

"Mr. Laito."

Lin Xiao's sight fell on the Andalai who was swallowing his saliva, and saw that his delicate gentleman face was covered with sweat and his pupils were slightly dilated.

"Where is the murder weapon, Mr. Raito?"

"How should I know?" The Andalai's lips were dry, his hands were stuffed into his jeans pockets, and the back of the black shirt he was wearing was soaked with sweat.

"Just look at the scale marks on the fish tank sink," Lin Xiao continued, "Compared to yesterday, the water level has dropped a lot. The reason for this is that something in the fish tank has been taken out. Mr. Lai Ren should be very clear about this..."

"what?"

Inspector Megure looked at Andarai along with everyone else, while Yukiko, Chikage, and Vermouth also looked up at Andarai and then turned their gazes directly to the fish tank.

"Could it be..."

"Yes, it's the obsidian commonly used in the Jomon period, especially the kind of obsidian that was used as a weapon." Lin Xiao laughed, "If you break the obsidian with force, it will produce many sharp fragments, which can be used to cut Miss Qian's neck. Moreover, if the size is not large, it will be easy to hide afterwards...

"The hammer I used to break the obsidian was the one I had in my rooftop tool bag for nailing tents. It just happened to be scattered on the ground with the other knives..."

"But," Inspector Megure asked doubtfully, "Aren't there no footprints?"

"Because it was prepared before the rain. Using my hammer would not arouse suspicion, and it would also prevent the sound of breaking the obsidian from being discovered in the forest." Lin Xiao paused, "In other words, this incident was actually a spur-of-the-moment plan. When Mr. Andala saw the stone in the fish tank, he immediately determined that it was obsidian. The murderer is you!"

"Wait a minute!" The Andala looked horrified and anxiously defended, "I'm just more familiar with stones. The others... the old woman should know too, right? And, don't you know too?"

"But you are the only one who has the chance to kill someone." Lin Xiao said calmly, "Mr. Lai, do you still remember the scene when the crime happened? After hearing Miss Qian's scream, everyone rushed over..."

"Of course I remember..." Andala forced a smile, "But you can't say I'm the murderer just because I arrived first, right?"

"Then what happened to your shoes?" Lin Xiao looked at him straight in the eyes and asked, "Miss Qian fell at the entrance. Don't even think about how you had time to put on your high-top shoes and even tie your shoelaces properly under that situation. At that time, everyone ran over there on their heels..."

"This……"

"In other words, you didn't rush over at that time, but were there from the beginning, and killed Miss Xiao Qian there!" Lin Xiao made the final judgment.

"Of course, if that's all, it's fine. But the most important thing is the bloodstains. You were the only one with bloodstains on your body. You stayed at the scene and pretended to be the first to arrive. You might have wanted to avoid arousing suspicion with the bloodstains on your body. But this only further proves that you are the murderer..."

"So that's how it is." Inspector Megure looked at the silent Andarai seriously, "So, is the murder weapon still in his possession?"

"It should still be in the fish tank." Lin Xiao looked at the bottom of the fish tank and found a fragment covered by a large piece of obsidian. "The obsidian here is the best place to hide the murder weapon. When Mr. Lai Ren said he was going to the bathroom, he happened to be close to the fish tank. He either threw the murder weapon into the fish tank, or he had to put it somewhere else. But...

"Putting the murder weapon in the fish tank could indeed deceive the police, but in this way, he would have no way to deal with Miss Qian's blood and his own fingerprints. Moreover, Mr. Lai Ren would not have had time to wipe them off..."

"You're right." The Andala lowered his head dejectedly, "I thought it was safe this way..."

……

In a high-end French restaurant in Ginza, Tokyo, soft lights sprinkled on the exquisite dining table like drizzle, adding a touch of romance and elegance to this carefully prepared party. Outside the window, the bustling night scene slowly unfolded like a scroll, with flashing neon lights and endless traffic, covering the city with a layer of charming brilliance.

Lin Xiao sat in the center of the table. On his left was the mysterious and elegant Vermouth. Her deep eyes seemed to contain endless wisdom and stories, and every blink of her eyes exuded charming charm. On his right was the gentle and intelligent Chikage. Her smile was like a flower blooming in spring, warm and bright, making people want to get closer. Yukiko sat opposite Lin Xiao. She was playful and smart, with a love and curiosity for life flashing in her eyes, bringing endless joy to the party.

Lin Xiao gently raised his glass, his voice gentle but firm: "Cheers to this rare gathering. The night in Tokyo is even more charming because of you." His words were like a spring breeze, making everyone present feel the warmth of being cherished.

Vermouth responded with her unique magnetic voice, with a sly gleam in her eyes: "Lin Xiao, you always find the most appropriate words to make people's hearts beat faster. However, tonight you seem to be more charming than usual?" There was a sincerity in her teasing that made people laugh.

Qianying smiled gently, her eyes full of care and tenderness: "Yes, Lin Xiao, you always care about us, and we also want to care about you more. Your happiness is our happiness."

Yukiko winked playfully and interrupted what Lin Xiao was about to say: "Hey, Lin Xiao, do you have any new expectations for us? Why not tell me?"

Lin Xiao smiled and shook his head, his eyes moving between the three of them, full of gratitude: "Actually, I don't have anything to say..." He paused deliberately, observing their reactions, and then continued, "It's because I'm grateful to have women like you in my life. Whether it's Vermouth's wit, Chikage's gentleness, or Yukiko's vitality, they all make me feel unprecedented happiness. I want to be able to get together as a group of four often."

Vermouth's lips curled up, and a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes: "Lin Xiao, you always make us feel cherished in this way."

Qianying gently held Lin Xiao's hand and said softly: "As long as you want, we can do it for you, but I'm afraid you can't handle it."

Yukiko clapped her hands and laughed, "Well said! Since today is the beginning of the warm-up, why don't we agree on a period and get together for a party every once in a while."

Vermouth's eyes sparkled: "Sure, it's so fun that we can all mess around together."

Qianying whispered: "This will be our new spring."

Yukiko jumped up excitedly: "I'm going to say something bold! I hope we can travel together and have sex wherever we go, how about it?"

Lin Xiao's eyes were full of smiles, and he looked at them affectionately: "Sure, I will do my best to satisfy any needs of the three of you, and we will all enjoy the pleasure of heaven together."

The music in the restaurant gradually started to play, the lights in the restaurant dimmed, and the laughter and conversation of the four people intertwined into a warm melody. The night in Tokyo became more brilliant because of their gathering.

After finishing their meal, the four went straight to the hotel.

On a building flashing pink neon lights hangs a huge sign: lovehotel.

Here, the four of them don't have to be as restrained as they were in the hotel on the mountain. They can even watch a movie and exercise at the same time.

The TV was playing a story about a beautiful housewife who asked a plumber to fix her water pipes. Of course, a plumber's job is not only to fix water pipes, but also to unclog them. The beautiful housewife felt lonely because her husband worked very late every day and went to bed at night. She needed a plumber to help her unclog the water pipes.

Vermouth, Chikage, and Yukiko all had their own troubles before they met Lin Xiao, but now that they have met Lin Xiao, their troubles have disappeared, because Lin Xiao is doing the same thing that the plumber on TV does to the beautiful housewife.

Chapter 467 Lin Xiao's Indiscriminate Love

After Lin Xiao's guidance, Vermouth, Chikage, and Yukiko were so happy that they rolled their eyes and were so comfortable that they couldn't control themselves.

"I love my master the most!"

"Amazing! So satisfying!"

"That's great, Xiaojun."

Of course, Lin Xiao, who was in the vortex, was the happiest. He gained great benefits with his indiscriminate love for beautiful women.

"Xiaobei, Chikage, Yukiko, you are all my wings."

“Lord, I love you!”

Vermouth, Chikage, and Yukiko, the three girls, with loving eyes, sincerely expressed to Lin Xiao their physical and mental feelings at the moment!

……

It's a new day, the sun shines on the snow, reflecting a dazzling white. Lin Xiao, Yuan Zi and Mao Lilan, who had agreed to travel with them, set out on a journey to an unknown snow mountain villa.

The villa is called "Fukito Villa". According to Sonoko, it is famous for making chocolates. There is even a romantic legend: anyone who successfully gives out chocolates here will eventually marry their loved one. Of course, this sounds more like a marketing gimmick carefully designed by the business, but for girls who love romance, this legend is undoubtedly full of attraction. I heard that nowadays you even need to make an appointment in advance to make chocolates there.

However, when the three arrived at the mountain villa in the heavy snow, the scene before them was quite different from what they had imagined. The mountain villa was deserted, with almost no other tourists to be seen.

"Is this the famous place you mentioned? Why is there no one here?" Lin Xiao looked around and couldn't help asking.

"Isn't this normal? I have made an appointment." Sonoko answered as if it was a matter of course.

Lin Xiao and Mao Lilan were stunned for a moment before they realized Sonoko's way of thinking. To her, "reservation" did not mean "I want to attend", but "I want to book the whole place".

"She is worthy of being the eldest daughter of the Suzuki Zaibatsu." Lin Xiao shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Mao Lilan couldn't help laughing and explained, "Sonoko, reservations are usually just to ensure that there is a seat, not to book the entire villa."

"Eh? Will there be other people coming? But I heard that Fudu Villa is not very big. Won't so many of us have to sleep together?" Sonoko asked in surprise.

"This... shouldn't be possible? Didn't you tell the villa that we would come?" Lin Xiao felt helpless.

"Okay, maybe I forgot." Sonoko stuck out her tongue, looking a little embarrassed.

Just when everyone was feeling a little nervous, a short, slightly plump old lady walked out of the villa. She greeted them with a smile: "Are you Miss Suzuki?"

"It's me, Ms. Chiyoko Yuasa." Sonoko immediately stepped forward to respond.

"Oh, it's such an honor for our small place to welcome a big customer like you. It's the first time in many years." Although the old lady's tone was not flattering, she clearly revealed her joy.

From the meaning of this, it seems that Yuanzi paid a considerable amount of money.

"Didn't they say that business here is very good?" Lin Xiao asked with some confusion.

"It was indeed very popular for a while." Mrs. Yuasa sighed. "Ten years ago, a couple made chocolates here and later got married. After the incident was reported by TV stations and newspapers, it attracted many customers. But four years ago, my husband passed away. I was too busy to handle it alone, and the number of customers gradually decreased."

"Actually, the real reason is that after the boss passed away four years ago, rumors of ghosts and demons began to spread here, so many people are afraid to come here." A man's voice suddenly interrupted.

Everyone turned around and saw a man wearing a ski suit, a baseball cap and a backpack walking out of the villa.

"So that's how it is. Those who firmly believe that chocolate can bring love tend to believe in legends like ghosts, so this place is affected." Lin Xiao nodded thoughtfully.

However, the man shook his head and said, "No, it's not that simple. I heard that there was a mountain accident before, and when the search and rescue team found the body, there was chocolate next to it. So, gradually there was a rumor that the customer who came here to make chocolate got lost in the mountains and met a monster like a snow woman."

The man's serious ghost story immediately frightened Sonoko and Mao Li Ran so much that their faces turned pale.

Seeing this, Lin Xiao quickly comforted him: "That must be the chocolate he brought with him to replenish calories. People who like skiing or mountaineering usually prepare some, there's nothing strange about that."