The Feng Shui Treasure Appraiser

200: Chapter 200 The Truth RevealedHearing Wang Wei’s counter-question and thinking about the commonality Han Jingyang mentioned—that all three had the surname Wang—Shen Yuhai immediately calmed down: ”Is there another reason?”

Wang Wei’s voice remained cold: ”Of course. Them tearing down my house was only the superficial reason; the real reason is...”

”What is it?”

”We all knew each other.”

”Knew each other?”

”Yes, we chatted in a group for a long time.”

”What kind of group?”

”A group for chatting about metaphysics. I eventually left, but somehow my personal information was leaked and obtained by them. They came here to hunt for treasure; they thought my death was suspicious and even believed that a secret technique for metaphysical cultivation was hidden here. They bought the villa just to find that so-called treasure.”

”Are you sure?”

”You can check. The group wasn’t large, and the management wasn’t very strict. If they haven’t left the group and deleted the relevant data, it shouldn’t be hard for you to find with your influence.”

”Wait a moment,” Shen Yuhai hurriedly called his subordinates in the technical department.

Checking data from a chat app was truly nothing for someone of Shen Yuhai’s level.

He soon obtained the relevant data, including the group member list, chat logs, and even voice chat records—not a single punctuation mark was missing.

After reading it, Shen Yuhai had nothing more to say. He turned to Miss Tan and said, ”Section Chief Tan, this task falls within your jurisdiction. Do you have anything else to ask?”

Miss Tan shook her head: ”Director Shen and Mr. Han have handled everything very thoroughly. I’ll just sign.”

”Alright then,” Shen Yuhai printed out a document on the spot and had everyone present sign it, including Han Jingyang.

Signed and sealed.

Shen Yuhai said to Han Jingyang, ”This case can be considered solved, but there’s still another case that hasn’t been...”

Han Jingyang shook his head: ”The case of Wang Wei’s murder?”

”Yes.”

”No need to ask; it’s already been solved.”

”Solved?”

”Yes. People from the Capital took over the case. Section Chief Zhang from the provincial Capital and Section Chief Tan could only play supporting roles. The relevant files should have been sealed directly, so it’s normal that you don’t know, Old Shen.”

”Could it be...”

”No ’could it be’ about it; it’s the series of cases that happened in Dongpo Village a few days ago.”

”No wonder,” Shen Yuhai let out a long sigh of relief and gave Wang Wei a salute. ”Wang Wei, I thought your case would become a complete mystery forever. It’s always been on my mind, and I thought I’d retire with that regret until I died. I didn’t expect it to be solved right before my retirement. Even though I didn’t solve it, I feel much lighter instantly. Now I can officially close the case. Only, Wang Wei, after the case is closed, you will truly disappear. Once your few friends forget you and I pass away, no one in this world will know who you were or what you did...”

Han Jingyang coughed: ”Old Shen, I still have many years to live.”

Shen Yuhai chuckled: ”Just lightening the mood. After all, it’s my first time dealing with a legendary ghost.”

Speaking of which, his eyes suddenly widened: ”Brother, you told us before that there are no ghosts or gods in this world. So what’s the deal with Wang Wei?”

Han Jingyang shrugged: ”She’s an accident, the non-replicable kind. And even so, I can still tell you that she isn’t a ghost and has nothing to do with legendary ghosts.”

”She’s still not?”

”No,” Han Jingyang tossed his phone in his hand. ”Musk said he could upload memories and even consciousness to the internet so he could achieve immortality within it. But those who understand know that the so-called Musk in the internet is just a piece of data. No matter how intelligent, it’s still data, not a real soul.”

Shen Yuhai realized: ”You mean, Wang Wei is also a piece of data?”

”Yes. Although the form of expression is slightly different, there is no difference in essence.”

”It really can’t be replicated?”

”No. Even if there’s a theoretical possibility, the threshold is extremely high, and it wouldn’t make much sense. If it weren’t for me, she would never have been able to communicate with anyone. She would have been trapped alone inside some object, never seeing the light of day until she completely dissipated. Believe me, you wouldn’t like that feeling.”

Shen Yuhai sighed: ”I thought immortality was possible.”

”If you want immortality, you’re better off hoping for a breakthrough in genetic engineering. That has more hope and fits human expectations for immortality better.”

”Well, I was just asking. Even if such technology and ability really existed, it wouldn’t be for an old guy like me. Young people and special talents like you would have a better chance.”

”You’re quite open-minded,” Han Jingyang smiled and pointed at Wang Wei. ”If there’s nothing else, I’ll take her in.”

”Take her in?”

”Yeah, like catching a ghost or sealing a demon. I’ll take her into an object and seal her up; maybe she’ll be useful later.”

Shen Yuhai turned to look at Miss Tan: ”Section Chief Tan, what’s your take?”

Miss Tan smiled sweetly: ”However Mr. Han wants to handle it is fine; we have no objections. Besides, if Mr. Han doesn’t handle it, we can’t anyway. This task is beyond our capabilities and we must rely on Mr. Han to deal with it.”

Thus, the fate of Wang Wei, the ”murderer,” was decided.

With a wave of his hand, Han Jingyang deactivated the Manifestation of Holiness attribute.

Wang Wei instantly vanished from everyone’s sight.

Shen Yuhai looked around the spotless room, sighed, shook his head, and led his team away.

Miss Tan cupped her hands toward Han Jingyang: ”Mr. Han, I’ll inevitably have to trouble you in the future. Please give us more guidance.”

Han Jingyang nodded: ”Miss Tan is too polite. You know my style of doing things.”

”I know. dharma instruments or antiques, right?”

”Right.”

”It’s a deal,” Miss Tan said with a beaming smile, extending her fair, tender palm toward Han Jingyang.

Han Jingyang reached out and lightly high-fived Miss Tan: ”It’s a deal.”

Who could refuse such a cute, beautiful, and highly capable young lady?

Miss Tan led her team away, leaving only Han Jingyang’s group of three and a celestial maiden in the villa.

Han Jingyang strolled to the balcony and looked at the blooming flowers, asking softly, ”Coming with me?”

Standing beside Han Jingyang, Wang Wei gave a bitter smile: ”Do I still have the right to choose?”

”No, but your personal agreement will make the atmosphere between us more harmonious. If you make things difficult for me, you won’t have a good time. You know that, right?”

”I’m sorry, I just feel a bit reluctant to leave for a moment.”

”I’ll forgive you this once,” Han Jingyang nodded. ”Take these flowers with us. They’re quite beautiful; I like them.”

”This...”

”Don’t mention it. I just bought a villa and am getting ready to move in. These flowers arrived just in time; they’re an excellent housewarming gift. Oh, and you too. From now on, you’ll be in charge of the cleaning and housework in the villa. Any problems?”