The black shadow rushed over, startling Luo Qian.

However, Luo Qian was not an ordinary girl. After a brief moment of panic, she rushed forward and kicked the black shadow directly.

*Poof*—

The black shadow was kicked away, landing on the ground, clutching its chest and groaning in pain.

Only then did everyone notice that it was a middle-aged man with disheveled hair and a dirty face.

He looked like a tramp, covered in grime, and a foul smell emanated from his body.

Chen Xiao glanced at Luo Qian: "Little girl, you have a heavy foot!"

Luo Qian's pretty face flushed red. She realized that she had used a bit too much force. She had been nervous the whole time, and the tramp had rushed over unexpectedly, startling her, so she hadn't controlled her strength well.

As soon as the village chief Chen saw the tramp, he burst into curses: "Li Mute, are you looking for death! You dare harass the investigation team, don't you want to live anymore!"

"Aba, aba aba, aba aba aba…"

The tramp turned out to be a mute, but he was clearly not a congenital deaf-mute, but an acquired one.

Because Chen Xiao noticed that when he opened his mouth to speak, only half of his tongue remained.

"Get out of here, if you continue to pester us, I'll drive you out of the village!"

Village chief Chen stepped forward and kicked Li Mute away.

When he returned, village chief Chen smiled apologetically and explained: "Sorry, everyone, you were frightened. Li Mute is not quite right in the head."

As he spoke, village chief Chen pointed to his head, indicating that Li Mute was a madman with a bad brain.

Luo Qian and Song Zijian didn't take it too seriously. After all, these kinds of mentally ill tramps were not uncommon, especially in rural areas, where almost every village had one.

Only Chen Xiao asked, "Village chief Chen, I wonder what the background of this Mr. Li is, and how did he become a mute?"

Village chief Chen's expression changed slightly, and then he grinned and said, "How would I know? He came to our village three years ago and usually lives in the dilapidated temple at the entrance of the village. Some families give him food, and some give him water. That's how he survives. The people of our Bahu Pass Village are kind-hearted. If this was in another village, who would care about someone like him!"

As he spoke, village chief Chen spat a mouthful of thick phlegm on the ground, making Luo Qian feel nauseous.

Seeing this, Song Zijian said, "Village chief Chen, if there's nothing else, you can go back. We'll call you if we need anything!"

"Okay, then. Group leader Song, you guys are busy, I'll go back."

Village chief Chen was not the kind of person who lacked tact. Knowing that Song Zijian was signaling him to leave, he didn't stay any longer.

Once village chief Chen left, Luo Qian looked noticeably more relaxed.

She muttered in a low voice, "I don't know why, but I always feel that this village chief Chen is a bit strange."

Song Zijian smiled slightly: "Qianqian, I've said it before, you have a germophobia, you can't do our job!"

Luo Qian pouted: "It's not because of germophobia, group leader Song, don't talk nonsense!"

As she spoke, the three of them stepped into the Chen family's courtyard.

The evening breeze struck, and Luo Qian hugged her arms. She always felt a gloomy feeling in the surrounding area.

Chen Xiao walked around the courtyard and went to the Chen family's house, but found nothing.

After checking all of the Chen family's food and water sources, there were still no clues.

According to Song Zijian, all thirteen members of the Chen family died in their beds in their sleep.

"Chen Xiao, do you also think this matter is a bit strange?"

Song Zijian took out a cigarette and handed it to Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao shook his head, indicating that he didn't smoke, and then asked, "Group leader Song, all thirteen members of the Chen family lived together, what did they usually do for a living?"

You should know that many young and middle-aged people in rural areas now go to the city to work, and only return to the village during busy farming seasons.

Recently, however, it was neither a holiday nor a busy farming season, but all thirteen members of the Chen family were at home, indicating that they usually made a living in the village.

Song Zijian said: "The Chen family rented a lot of land and built vegetable greenhouses, hundreds of acres of land. Don't look down on them as farmers, they earn a lot."

Chen Xiao also noticed this. There were three cars parked in the yard, which was enough to show that the Chen family was well-off.

"Forget it, Chen Xiao, since you didn't find anything, let's go back."

Song Zijian waved his hand and said.

Chen Xiao shook his head: "Brother Song, I think that Li Mute has a problem, not only does he have a problem, but that village chief Chen also has a problem."

Song Zijian laughed heartily and said, "Chen Xiao, you are a doctor, you are an expert in treating diseases and saving people, but I am an expert in detective work. Although that village chief Chen looks like a rat, he should have nothing to do with this case, because the thirteen dead members of the Chen family are relatives of the village chief Chen within five generations, and the village chief Chen has no motive to kill."

"As for that Li Mute, he is just a madman, you can find eight of his kind in ten villages, it's not surprising…"

The meaning behind Song Zijian's words was very clear, mainly to express one meaning: I appreciate your kindness, but you are just an amateur, so I'll pass on your suggestion.

Chen Xiao insisted: "Group leader Song, you only need to investigate this Li Mute. If he really came to the village from outside three years ago as village chief Chen said, then pretend I didn't say anything."

"Okay, then I'll investigate."

Group leader Song didn't refuse, seeing Chen Xiao's insistence.

What's more, investigating Li Mute's background was not difficult. He only needed to make a phone call to the local government department to find out everything.

Although he was only a group leader of the Evil Exorcism Division, his rank was very high. Even the local government chiefs had to treat him politely.

Song Zijian made a phone call, and the other side told him to wait a moment.

In less than ten minutes, the information about Li Mute was transmitted over.

After seeing the information, Song Zijian's face changed, and he looked at Chen Xiao in disbelief: "Chen Xiao, you are simply amazing, that Li Mute, sure enough, has a problem!"

It turned out that Li Mute was not from outside at all, nor did he suddenly come to the village three years ago.

His name was Li Jianming, and he was a native of Bahu Pass Village.

Moreover, he was not always a madman or a mute. Just three years ago, he had a happy family, a beautiful and virtuous wife, and a smart and lovely daughter.

But also three years ago, misfortune befell Li Jianming one after another.

First, his daughter died young due to illness, and then his wife suffered from a strange disease and died in less than a month.

Li Jianming also became seriously ill due to excessive stimulation. After he recovered from his illness, he became a mute and a madman…