Chapter 1692 Chu Liang Has Nothing to Do with the Murder Case

The refrigerated truck was parked alone in a remote corner, the door was closed, and the surroundings were silent. Qin Yuan signaled Guo Chao to prepare the lock-picking tools, while he looked around vigilantly to prevent any unexpected events.

With a "click", the car door was slowly opened. Qin Yuan and Guo Chao quickly got into the cargo hold and turned on the flashlight. A beam of light drew an arc in the darkness. The cargo hold was empty, except for a few ice cubes used for insulation, and nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

"Did we make a mistake?" Guo Chao looked at Qin Yuan doubtfully.

Qin Yuan did not answer. His eyes searched carefully in the cargo hold, not missing any corner. Suddenly, his eyes were attracted by a seemingly ordinary piece of ice. That ice cube was much larger than the others and slightly irregular in shape.

"Something's wrong." Qin Yuan whispered, "This piece of ice is too strange. It seems to have been artificially processed."

As he spoke, he pushed the ice cube hard. Unexpectedly, the ice cube didn't move at all. Qin Yuan's heart moved, and he knocked on the ice hard, only to hear a few "dong dong" sounds, and a dull echo came from inside the ice.

"There's something in here!" Qin Yuan shouted in surprise, "Quick, break this ice!"

Guo Chao quickly found tools and carefully broke the ice block with Qin Yuan. As the ice fragments, a Buddha statue wrapped in layers is gradually revealed.

"Found it!" Guo Chao shouted excitedly, "Company Commander, we really found the Buddha statue!"

Qin Yuan also showed a happy smile on his face. He knew that the case of the Buddha statue theft had finally turned around. But at the same time, a doubt arose in his mind: Why was the Buddha statue hidden in this block of ice? Who took such pains to hide it?

At this moment, there was a sudden burst of noisy footsteps and shouts outside the warehouse. Qin Yuan and Guo Chao quickly became alert, knowing that they had been discovered.

"Quickly leave!" Qin Yuan whispered, "We are taking the Buddha statue to evacuate, we can't let them succeed."

With that said, he and Guo Chao quickly wrapped the Buddha statue, put it on their shoulders, and rushed towards the exit of the warehouse. However, as soon as they took a few steps, they were blocked by a group of people armed with sticks.

"Who are you? What do you want to do?" Qin Yuan shouted sharply.

"Hmph, you want to take away the Buddha statue? First ask if the stick in our hand is okay!" A strong man in the lead said with a sneer.

Qin Yuan knew that these people were probably employees of Bingfeng Cold Chain or criminals who had colluded with the Vulture Group. He quickly assessed the situation and decided to stabilize these people first and then look for opportunities to break out.

"We are the police and we are performing official duties." Qin Yuan showed his ID, "You'd better be honest and don't cause trouble."

However, those people don't seem to buy it. They waved the sticks in their hands and approached Qin Yuan and Guo Chao. "Police? Humph, we are not afraid!"

At this moment, the sirens of police cars and shouts came from outside the warehouse: "People inside, listen, you have been surrounded! Put down your weapons and surrender immediately!"

It turned out that the support team arranged by Qin Yuan in advance arrived in time. When those people heard that they were policemen, they immediately panicked, threw down their sticks, and fled without a fight.

Qin Yuan and Guo Chao took the opportunity to break out of the encirclement with the Buddha statue and join the support team. Under the escort of a police car, they safely transported the Buddha statue back to the police station.

When the statue was placed back on display in the museum, the whole city was shocked. People praised the police for their bravery and wisdom, calling them the heroes of the city. Qin Yuan and Guo Chao just smiled lightly. They knew that this was just their responsibility and what they should do.

However, the case did not end there. Qin Yuan knew that Bingfeng Cold Chain was just a pawn of the Vulture Group, and the real mastermind was still hiding in the dark. They must continue to conduct in-depth investigations and wipe out the Vulture Group in order to completely restore peace to the city.

The night was dark, the lights in the interrogation room were dim and solemn, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air. Qin Yuan sat at the interrogation table, his eyes burning as he stared at the person in charge of the frozen cold chain opposite - a middle-aged man with a haggard face and flickering eyes. He had obviously been tortured mentally and physically by the previous interrogation.

"Manager Liu," Qin Yuan's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer hitting Manager Liu's heart, "We know that you are connected to the Vulture Group. Now, it is time for you to tell the truth. "

Manager Liu's body trembled slightly. He tried to avoid Qin Yuan's gaze that seemed to be able to penetrate people's hearts, but in the end he lowered his head feebly. "I...I'm just a small character, they forced me to do it..."

"Forcing you?" Qin Yuan sneered, "No one forces you, it's your own choice. Now, tell me, who is the person from the Vulture Group that you are in contact with?"

Manager Liu was silent for a moment, seeming to weigh the pros and cons. Finally, he slowly raised his head, a trace of determination flashed in his eyes. "It's Gu Sifa, a small leader of the Vulture Group. He is responsible for contacting us and arranging the transportation of the Buddha statues."

"Gu Sifa?" Qin Yuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, "Where is he?"

"I don't know..." Manager Liu quickly explained, "Every time he contacts us, it's through phone calls or encrypted messages. We never know his specific whereabouts."

"You don't know?" Qin Yuan slammed the table and stood up, "Manager Liu, do you think I'm bluffing? Let me tell you, the police have intervened and you don't have much time. If you don't want to be locked up in prison for the rest of your life, Here, you’d better tell the truth!”

Manager Liu was shocked by Qin Yuan's momentum, and his body trembled involuntarily. He took a deep breath and seemed to make some determination. "Okay... okay, let me tell you. Gu Sifa has a habit of going to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city every once in a while. It may be one of his strongholds."

"Abandoned factory?" Qin Yuan narrowed his eyes, "specific location?"

Manager Liu described the location and characteristics of the abandoned factory in detail, and Qin Yuan quickly recorded this information. He knew that this was likely to be the key clue to arrest Gu Sifa.

"Very good, Manager Liu." Qin Yuan's tone softened a little, "If what you said is true, then you still have a chance to reduce your guilt. Now, you wait here and we will verify your information. "

After saying that, Qin Yuan turned around and left the interrogation room, quickly summoning Guo Chao and other team members. They marked the location of the abandoned factory on the map and formulated a detailed capture plan.

"Company Commander, are we really going to the abandoned factory?" Guo Chao asked worriedly, "The terrain there is complicated, and Gu Sifa may have an ambush."

"Of course we have to go." Qin Yuan's eyes were firm. "This is the only clue we have at the moment. We cannot let go of any opportunity. Moreover, I believe that as long as we are fully prepared, we will be able to successfully capture Gu Sifa."

Under the leadership of Qin Yuan, the criminal police team set off quickly and went straight to the abandoned factory. In the night, the lights of the police cars flashed on the wet road like a sharp sword cutting through the darkness.

After arriving at the abandoned factory, Qin Yuan ordered the team members to spread out and conduct an all-round siege and search of the factory. He took Guo Chao and several capable team members and quietly sneaked into the factory.

The abandoned factory is desolate, overgrown with weeds, and piles of scrap iron. Qin Yuan and his team members carefully shuttled between the ruins, watching the surroundings vigilantly. Suddenly, a slight sound of footsteps caught their attention.

"There is someone!" Qin Yuan shouted in a low voice, "Get ready to take action!"

The team members quickly took cover, while Qin Yuan and Guo Chao quietly approached the source of the sound. I saw a figure looming in the darkness, walking towards a dilapidated factory building.

"Gu Sifa!" Qin Yuan recognized the figure at a glance, "I finally found you!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand and motioned for the team members to follow. They quickly surrounded the factory, and Qin Yuan kicked open the door and rushed in.

The lights in the factory were dim. Gu Sifa was standing next to a dilapidated table with a gun in his hand. He was obviously startled by the sudden arrival of the police. But he reacted quickly and raised his gun and pointed it at Qin Yuan.

"Don't move! Police!" Qin Yuan shouted sternly, "Put down your weapon, or you will be responsible for the consequences!"

Gu Sifa's face was gloomy and he obviously didn't want to give in easily. But faced with the tight siege of the police and Qin Yuan's firm eyes, he finally slowly put down the gun in his hand.

"You are cruel, Qin Yuan." Gu Sifa said through gritted teeth, "But do you think that if you catch me, you can bring down the Vulture Group? You are too naive!"

"Whether you can bring down the Vulture Group is not up to you." Qin Yuan said coldly, "But at least, you have no chance to cause trouble to the world anymore."

After saying that, he signaled the team members to come forward and cuff Gu Sifa. Under the escort of the police, Gu Sifa was taken away, and the abandoned factory returned to its former peace.

However, Qin Yuan knew that this was just the beginning. The Vulture Group is huge, and Gu Sifa is just a small player in it. To completely destroy this criminal group, more efforts and sacrifices will be needed.

The night was dark, the lights in the interrogation room were dim, and there was an air of depression and tension in the air. Qin Yuan sat in front of the iron-gray interrogation table, his eyes as sharp as knives, staring at Gu Sifa opposite him. Gu Sifa, the little leader of the Vulture Group, was now firmly restrained on the interrogation chair, with an unruly face and a provocative light in his eyes.

"Gu Sifa," Qin Yuan's voice was low and powerful, as if it could penetrate people's hearts, "We know that you have contact with Chu Liang. Now, tell me, is he related to the murder case of your Vulture Group?"

Gu Sifa sneered, with a hint of disdain at the corner of his mouth. "Huh, Qin Yuan, do you think I'm the kind of person who would easily betray my accomplices? Although I, Gu Sifa, have been around the world, I have my own rules. Murder to silence me? I don't even bother to use such low-level methods."

Qin Yuan stared closely at Gu Sifa's eyes, trying to catch a trace of lies in his eyes. However, Gu Sifa's eyes were firm and calm, without any dodge or flicker.

"You are really confident." Qin Yuan said slowly, "But do you know? The police have intervened and you don't have much time. If you don't want to be locked up in jail for the rest of your life, you'd better tell the truth."

Gu Sifa sneered and leaned forward slightly, as if waiting for the other party's next words. "Oh? The police intervened? So what? I, Gu Sifa, have been around for so many years. What troubles have I not seen? Do you think you can easily bring me down?"

Qin Yuan's eyes gradually turned cold. He knocked lightly on the interrogation table, and the sound echoed in the empty interrogation room. "Gu Sifa, don't be too arrogant. The police have intervened. I'm afraid you don't have much freedom left."

Gu Sifa's smile gradually faded, and he was silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. However, in the end he shook his head and said firmly: "Qin Yuan, let me say it again, Chu Liang has nothing to do with the murder case of our Vulture Group. He is innocent. You have found the wrong person."

Qin Yuan frowned, he didn't believe what Gu Sifa said. But Gu Sifa's attitude was so determined that he couldn't help but waver. Could it be that I was really looking in the wrong direction? Is there really another secret behind the murder?

"Gu Sifa," Qin Yuan's voice softened, "I know you are a smart person and you know your current situation. If you really have nothing to do with the murder case, then telling us the truth will only do you good and no harm. "

Gu Sifa raised his head and looked directly at Qin Yuan, with a firm light shining in his eyes. "Qin Yuan, although I, Gu Sifa, am not a good person, I will not kill people for no reason. Chu Liang... he is really a good person. You can't accuse him unjustly."

Qin Yuan looked at Gu Sifa's firm eyes, and couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart. He knew that although people like Gu Sifa were cunning and ruthless, they also had their own principles and bottom lines. If he really said that Chu Liang had nothing to do with the murder, then...

"Okay," Qin Yuan took a deep breath and said slowly, "I will continue to investigate, but if I find out that you are lying, you will bear the consequences."

Gu Sifa didn't speak, just nodded slightly. There was a hint of exhaustion and helplessness in his eyes, as if he was ready to accept all the consequences.

After Qin Yuan left the interrogation room, he walked down the corridor with a heavy heart. He recalled Gu Sifa's firm eyes and words, and couldn't help but feel a little shaken in his heart. Could it be that I was really looking in the wrong direction? Is there really another unknown truth hidden behind the murder case?

"Company Commander," Guo Chao walked towards him with a hurried expression, "We have just conducted an in-depth investigation into Gu Sifa's background and found that there was indeed contact between him and Chu Liang, but it did not look like there was a conspiracy. "

Qin Yuan frowned, thought for a moment and then said: "Give me the investigation information, I want to see it myself."

Back in the office, Qin Yuan carefully read through the investigation materials handed over by Guo Chao. According to the information, Gu Sifa and Chu Liang did have contact several times, but they were all in public places, and there didn't seem to be anything unusual. Did he really misunderstand Gu Sifa?

Qin Yuan put down the information and rubbed his temples, trying to calm down. He knows that this case is not simple and cannot be concluded easily. He must find more evidence to verify his guess. (End of chapter)