Chapter 2511: Chapter 107: For Whom (3)
At this moment, when the Enchanted Monster was mentioned again, Jiang Wang inexplicably froze. He felt a vague sense of familiarity, but he didn’t know where this feeling came from.
"In fact, the Enchanted Monster has appeared in Wildman Forest historically, and the time of death of the one in the Lei Family’s underground storehouse is indeed similar. But is the Enchanted Monster in the Lei Family’s storehouse really the one from Wildman Forest? I believe that if a large army searched the forest, they wouldn’t find the nest of that Enchanted Monster. It’s just that he is sure no one would do that."
Zhongxuan Sheng said with certainty, "Lei Zhanqian definitely has issues. I’m not talking about his character, or his changes having issues. He perfectly fits the image of a noble son who has completely overhauled his ways after a sudden upheaval. Changes in personality, character transitions, all align with the story’s logic. But it’s too precise..."
"Precise?"
"From the time we went to the Lei Family, until we left. Every word he said, every movement, every expression... was so fitting, every detail was perfect. It aligns with a well-designed story plot, not a real evolving life. Think carefully, after we arrived at the Lei Family, did he say any redundant nonsense? Didn’t every word and every action of his assert his innocence and explain his transformation?"
Shisi spoke up, "I feel he’s changed a lot, and I also think he’s... somewhat pitiable."
"I feel the same way as you do," Zhongxuan Sheng said, shaking his head, "But it shouldn’t be like this, I’m quite a vengeful person. I have a bias against Lei Zhanqian. But he can unconsciously erase my bias, make me sympathize with him, recognize him, and find no reason to doubt him...
I have every reason to believe that before we approached the Lei Family, he had rehearsed the scenario countless times, thought of how to respond to all our reactions. And this requires adequate intelligence to support it.
Lei Zhanqian himself is not that intelligent. A person’s character can change, but intelligence is very hard to significantly advance."
Jiang Wang was already able to think relatively calmly at this time, and said with a furrowed brow, "That day Lin Youxie also mentioned this Lei Zhanqian to me, which aligns with what Shisi said later that she encountered Lei Zhanqian. So when I was at the Lei Family, I observed Lei Zhanqian carefully. He should not have the capability to approach within three thousand zhang of me without being discovered, and his hand is also different from the one Lin Youxie last saw..."
"This only shows that he didn’t expose a single flaw in front of us; it doesn’t prove anything else," Zhongxuan Sheng said seriously, "The Lei Family has issues in Deer Frost County, Lei Zhanqian himself has issues, and Lei Zhanqian was even present in Wildman Forest on the day Lin Youxie disappeared... Considering all the above, I only have fifty percent certainty. So before leaving the Lei Family, I specifically mentioned future cooperation with the Lei Family to stabilize him. Then used the news of us coming to Wildman Forest to try to bait him."
"But now, you found the information Lin Youxie left for you, confirming that Lin Youxie died here... No matter whether Lei Zhanqian takes the bait or not, I’m already ninety-nine percent sure it’s him."
His voice lowered, harboring a deadly edge, "I just realized now, Lei Zhanqian’s target wasn’t originally Lin Youxie, that day, he was coming for Shisi!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wang and Shisi were both taken aback.
"Why do you say that?" Jiang Wang asked with difficulty in his voice.
Zhongxuan Sheng said, "I still don’t know his true identity at the moment. But judging from this person’s style of layout in Deer Frost County, it was indeed an opportunity at the time. Controlling Shisi could also influence me, and consequently, influence you. Compared to slowly eroding other forces in Deer Frost County, directly influencing or even controlling us, would undoubtedly give the Lei Family a huge leap forward.
Seriously think about it, with Lei Zhanqian’s near-perfect performance in clearing his own suspicion this time. Why did he show such a huge flaw at the very start? Compared to trying every means to prove his innocence, wouldn’t it have been better to not meet Shisi from the very beginning?
There’s only one explanation—meeting Shisi was part of his plan, and Lin Youxie’s arrival was the unexpected event. He had no choice but to leave this flaw!"
"He wasn’t even supposed to leave a flaw..."
Zhongxuan Sheng’s speech slowed down, "Because he actually didn’t plan to do anything to Lin Youxie. His style of layout leans towards caution, but in critical moments it’s quite decisive.
Perceiving Lin Youxie’s appearance, he willingly abandoned the plan. Because killing Lin Youxie recklessly would certainly provoke investigation. And at that time, you and I were also rushing over. Hiding for so long under the identity of Lei Zhanqian, he must have a grand scheme, and wouldn’t take risks lightly.
If he had left just like that, we would at most be curious why he appeared in Wildman Forest. The reason of brewing wine was entirely reasonable, even if he said he was just relaxing, no one would pursue it... But Lin Youxie discovered his problem."
Zhongxuan Sheng stopped speaking here.
And Jiang Wang stood there, stunned, silent for a long time.
Because he could fully understand why Lin Youxie, who had let go of everything in Qi Country and decided to further study in the Triple Punishment Palace, suddenly went to investigate Lei Zhanqian.
