Asked you to write a book, not to confess your criminal record!

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"A novel?"

Old Yao muttered these two words, his eyes widening.

He was originally a member of the Archaeological Team's creative staff, often using the form of novels to record the ancient tombs they investigated daily, recreating them based on real tombs.

Thus, he knew that the layouts in novels could resemble those of actual tombs.

What shocked him, however, was that this place had never been visited by any member of the Archaeological Team, only tomb raiders had frequented it.

Moreover, two of the tomb raiders had already died on the spot.

There was also a suspect that a tomb robber had fled the scene.

Therefore, the only ones who could have documented this place in the form of a novel were...

—the raiders who had fled the scene.

This possibility was strong.

Crime, ah!

"Qin, do you mean to say that the author of that novel is very likely that tomb raider and also the suspect in the suspected homicide?" Old Yao inquired about Qin Sisi's opinion.

Qin Sisi shook her head repeatedly, hurrying to explain, "Captain Yao, that's not what I mean."

"Explain."

"Captain Yao, although I have my suspicions, this doesn't mean he is a criminal suspect, and it's also possible it came about through word of mouth in the tomb raiders' circles," said Qin Sisi.

Qin Sisi harbored doubts about Lin Chuan, but before the verdict was final, she didn't want to recklessly besmirch his name.

Tomb robbing + homicide.

Two crimes compounded, bullets raining down.

Even if Lin Chuan had great abilities, he could only end up bitterly resenting on the spot.

Who could withstand that?

Captain Yao gave Qin Sisi a few more glances, noticed her clear eyes and the anxiety on her tranquil and gentle face, and then asked, "That author is Lin Chuan, right?"

"Captain Yao, how did you know?"

Qin Sisi instantly grew startled, her pupils widening.

Old Yao laughed, saying, "Qin, from your expression, I guessed that this author was someone you knew, and I thought of Lin Chuan."

Qin Sisi pursed her lips, at a loss for words.

Her heart was in turmoil, uncertain what to say.

True to his experience, Old Yao, adept in handling affairs smoothly, looked at Qin Sisi, and said, "Qin, you must be quite new in this field, right?"

"After graduating, I've been in the Anling Archaeological Team, not working for long," Qin Sisi said, dazed.

Old Yao nodded, smiling, "Qin, you should know that in our field of archaeology, we actually have to rely even more on evidence than criminal detectives do."

Qin Sisi's brows lifted, and she looked at Old Yao, confused.

Old Yao grinned, "Archaeology, in fact, is the investigation of ancient tombs, just like how police officers investigate crime scenes. Without concrete evidence, even if you find the murderer, you can't convict them. Do you understand?"

A hint of puzzlement crossed Qin Sisi's face, followed shortly by a look of sudden comprehension, "Captain Yao, are you saying that just because the details in the novel match reality, we can't conclude that Lin Chuan is the suspect?"

"Right."

Old Yao nodded.

Having heard this, Qin Sisi breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Indeed, as long as Lin Chuan insisted it was hearsay, and the police could not find any evidence, Lin Chuan would be innocent.

As to whether he had actually been to this place, only he himself knew.

Qin Sisi considered Lin Chuan a friend in her heart.

She truly hoped that Lin Chuan had never been here.

Phew—

"Qin, you must be quite familiar with Lin Chuan's novels, right?" Old Yao asked again.

Qin Sisi nodded.

"Did Lin Chuan's novel mention any other areas of this tomb?" Old Yao extended his right index finger, pointing around the chamber.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Sisi truthfully replied, "Captain Yao, there is actually another chamber here. In Lin Chuan's novel, it is recorded as the real resting place of King Lushang."

Old Yao's eyes lit up instantly, and he said, "Qin, if we can find the real chamber, you could be credited with a great discovery."

Qin Sisi, quite clear-headed, managed a smile, "Captain Yao, if there's a merit to be assigned, it should go to Lin Chuan."

Old Yao laughed heartily and said, "That's true, although Lin Chuan hasn't joined our Archaeological Team, he has been contributing to this exploration all along."

"I'll take you there to see if there's really another chamber," said Qin Sisi, pursing her lips.

"Good."

Old Yao was very pleased; what he urgently needed to do was to protectively excavate this burial site.

As for whether Lin Chuan had committed a crime, he couldn't judge.

Qin Sisi couldn't judge either.

In the end, the matter had to be left to the police to investigate.

"Captain Yao, where are we going now?" Professor Qi, seeing Old Yao taking action, followed alongside and asked curiously.

Old Yao raised his hand and pointed, saying cheerfully, "Just follow Qin."

"Follow Qin?" Professor Qi was taken aback.

"Yes, Professor Qi, don't ask too much, we are not at liberty to answer."

Old Yao did not explain too much and certainly didn't reveal any news related to Lin Chuan.

Without a definite conclusion, he didn't want Lin Chuan to be stigmatized.

Professor Qi looked slightly embarrassed but quickly caught up with everyone.

Qin Sisi and Old Yao took the lead, continuing along a concealed passageway.

This stretch of the passage was dark and eerie.

Fortunately, the archaeologists were well-equipped and illuminated the passageway thoroughly, allowing a clear view of the sides.

Many wall carvings adorned the walls of the passageway.

Only they seemed different from the previous section, a bit of a surprise.

They didn't appear to be from the same era.

The Archaeological Team was extra vigilant but did not linger too long.

After walking three to five minutes, they reached the end of the passageway, and the chamber suddenly opened up.

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