Pure Darkness

Chapter 82

Bo Jinyan slowly nodded. “I suspect he has seen more pictures, such as those featuring violent crimes. Didn't he faint outside the mouth of the cave for no reason? He even had a big lump on the back of his head. Maybe he was scared, or his head was hit by someone and lost his memory. However, these memories had never completely disappeared; they were always deep within his memories, deep within his soul. Whenever he was confused about the future, or whenever he felt lost, those memories would awaken and awaken in his subconscious and dreams. In addition, he believed that the butterfly suggested, hinting that he should kill someone. ”

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They drove past the green hills, and the cold air on the mountain road struck their faces. Everyone pondered on what Bo Jinyan said. The deductions are not without logic, and they also explain Chen Jin's love and hatred for butterflies, as well as the appearance of an actual butterfly killer.

“Are you sure ‘dia’ will be a serial killer?” Jian Yao asked. “’Dia’ has been silent for many years, and the outside world has never found its evil. Why did he suddenly attract the attention of the police with such a famous case?”

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Bo Jinyan muttered to herself for a moment before replying, “If Chen Jin's memory is accurate, then she was around 15 to 20 years old back then, and is now between 35 and 40 years old.

During this time, Feng Yuexi was able to evade capture by the police. And, he could hunt down Feng Yuexi and kill him without making the police worry. This clearly demonstrates a keen sense of observation as well as level-headed planning and execution.

At the scene, he showed that he was adept at torturing and skilled at killing. He keeps TKP very clean, and is very conscious of not leaving any traces to thwart the investigation. All of this can only be the result of a rich experience in committing crimes.

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He had painted the butterfly many times, and practiced many times, in order to be able to paint it very clearly in a limited time.

The butterfly she painted has been confirmed by biologists to be very similar to Hestina Assimilis (aka ‘Rok Ring Merah’). If you look closely, you will find that the Papilio Maraho drawn by Chen Jin is very similar to this. Thus, we suspect that there is some connection between the two. It is likely that Chen Jin has seen Hestina Assimilis, and also witnessed the killer's killing technique. After that, his subconscious encouraged him to mimic what he had seen, and the result was a ‘’ butterfly murder case that was similar to the original in appearance, but not in terms of substance.

Assimilis . Picture taken from https://alchetron.com/Hestina-assimilis

The case has shocked the entire province and made headlines. It would be very strange if ‘dia’ did not know about this case. Moreover, Feng Yuexi was considered an accomplice of Chen Jin, and the police hunted him down. If he can figure this out, it is an indication that he is constantly near us, observing and even analyzing everything. Furthermore, his murder of Feng Yuexi was probably based on two types of psychological impulses. One of them is revenge: Chen Jin imitated the way he committed the crime, but Chen Jin was already arrested by the police, so he could not punish him. Therefore, he punished Chen Jin's accomplice. For the second type, we can not rule out the possibility he wants ‘eliminate crime’. He considered Chen Jin and Feng Yuexi both sinful, so he himself wanted to uphold the law. However, no matter what mentality, for him to choose to appear before the police in such a prominent manner, he must have been provoked in some way. He did not intend to hide anymore, nor did he intend to remain silent. Butterfly killer is now in this world.”

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It was already afternoon when they arrived at that mountainous area. Autumn sunlight shone on the lush greenery in the mountains, giving the entire area a serene and deep atmosphere.

After so many years, Shi Peng could only remember the mountain had once been in this area. Regarding a certain mountain, or which orientation, he really could not say. So, after Fang Qing and Bo Jinyan discussed the matter, they decided to spend the night at the local police station at the foot of the mountain. The search will begin the next morning.

Most of the counties and cities in the south feature stretches of mountains and fields. After Jian Yao settled in the guesthouse, he used his phone to check, and discovered that this area was very close to his hometown, Tong City. The two cities are close to each other. Although this area belonged to Xun Town, the center of Tong City was only on top of a mountain. In terms of geographical location, this area was actually closer to Tong City.

For people who are usually far from home, being so close to him will cause a sense of loss as well as longing in their hearts. He looked up. Bo Jinyan, Fang Qing, An Yan and the others were still discussing the search plan the next day. He walked to one side, pulled out his phone and called home.

After his call was lifted, in a few words, his eyes were wet.

Mother was picking vegetables to make dinner for herself and her younger brother, Jian Xuan. As he neared the mid-Autumn festival, Jian Xuan had already been expelled from the school, it was just that he was not home.

The married princess had suffered a great calamity. Jian Yao was basically an introvert, and her mother was very good at understanding others. After she received the news, other than crying a few times while comforting Jian Yao, she no longer investigated the situation. He only gently asked about Jian Yao's diet and daily life, and today was no different. He asked, “Are you busy? I was afraid I'd interfere with your investigation, so I didn't call you. Whatever happens, you have to take care of your health.”

Jian Yao replied, “Yes, Ma, I'm fine. I'm in good health.”

On the other end of the phone, mom laughed, and said, “Good. Is there any news about Jinyan?”

Jian Yao sobbed, “Bu, he is with me now. His eyes have not healed. He's not in a good mood right now. After some time, I'll bring her back home. Mom, I want to go home for a minute. I am in Xun City at the moment, very close.”

After ending the call, Jian Yao raised her head, and discovered that Bo Jinyan had walked for some time, and was now standing in front of her. He also closed the door.

Right now, his hearing is very sharp.

Jian Yao lowered her head and did not speak.

“OK,” said. “No need to apologize. My mother understands. I'll be back after dinner tonight, so there will be no delay to the search tomorrow. ”

He was silent for a moment before saying, “Jian Yao, I am no longer in a bad mood. At first, there was a period of time when I. During that time, I really could not even feel anything. . but, now, I have already accepted Ziyu's departure. Just as there is a time where the sun must finally set, this departure is something we must experience as humans. I told myself that I had to appreciate twice as much each day as I did. You may not know this, but now, I live for both of us.”

Jian Yao reached out to hold his nape and whispered, “Since you value your life, why don't you come back?”

He hugged her too. After a moment of silence, he replied, “Because, whenever I am near you, there is no way I can stay cold and hard.”

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As the sun set, Jian Yao returned home. Because of the good news, the atmosphere at home this time is clearly much lighter. Mother and Jian Xuan asked a few questions about Bo Jinyan's current situation, but did not investigate further in order to not make things difficult for Jian Yao. They had also prepared various sorts of items earlier and urged Jian Yao to bring him back with her. Things like the kind of tea from their hometown that Bo Jinyan liked, a pack of dried fish, handmade soles that mom picked up at the market. . .

When Jian Yao inspected all the items, she laughingly said, “Mostly for him. Ma'am, you're totally biased. ”

Mom smiled and said, “That's natural. ‘Boy daughter-in-law is half a boy’*; if I don't love her, then who can I love? You have to take good care of him because he can't see now, and he's very proud. You are his wife, so you must be his eyes. You have to arrange everything in the house more carefully; don't let him slip and fall, and don't let him lose face, okay?”

*T/N (nu xu shi ban zi) – lights up. The son-in-law is half a boy. However, this is not to shade a daughter-in-law. A mother will naturally love her own son, so treat ‘outside’ people like a daughter-in-law (when daughters marry, they marry outside the family into the husband's family) like her own son, although ‘half’ a son (because, of course, one's biological son is always the most loved), is a good thing.

“Do not worry, I know.”

Jian Xuan, who was sitting at the side, softly said, The blind “God level experts*are still god level experts. A miracle was bound to happen, and his eyes would be restored to their original light. This is the right way to uncover all the legendary stories, and I firmly believe in this.”

*T/N (da shen) – lighted.great god

Jian Yao laughed and did not say anything.

However, his heart felt warm and tender, and his silent strength seemed to overcome all his previous misery. He was very clear that he was getting closer to happiness.

After dinner, Jian Yao washed the dishes, then the two sisters got off to take a walk around the neighborhood before Jian Yao had to return. It was night, and the lights were almost out. The air feels cool and refreshing. The sisters stood beside a small bridge in the garden, with a large and tall tree behind them.

“ Jie , why do you still look like you're being burdened by something?” Jian Xuan asked.

Jian Yao remained silent. Her younger sister is an ordinary person who lives without hiccups or upheavals in the world. Many things could not be explained to him, and Jian Yao would not be allowed to do so. The gang of masked killers, who have disappeared without a trace yet must still be there; bo Jinyan's insistence to leave; the sudden appearance of the butterfly killer; the; the possibility of a weak connection between the butterfly killer and Ke Qian's case. .he always felt there was an invisible huge net above their heads. But, every time he looked up, he could only see the dark starry sky for now. Where the enemy is hiding is still unknown.

“To speak frankly. .” Jian Xuan said, “Before, when brother-in-law left, even though I knew I shouldn't have thought this way, I kept returning to how Luo Lang Dage took care of you . I even thought, if brother-in-law never comes back, maybe you will be together with him!

Jian Yao replied, “How is it possible? How could he compare to Bo Jinyan? He's just a friend to me. Please don't talk about this in the future. ”

Jian Xuan made a sound of approval.

After some time, Jian Xuan sighed and said, “Actually, all this time, Ma won't talk about it, but he's worried about you a lot. After all, just like dad, you become a cop. Father, Grandpa, and Grandma who were dying that year caused him great heartache, and he could not get out of that grief for many years. She was very, very afraid something would happen to you.”

Jian Xuan was still very young at the time, so to him, the tragedy of the family massacre was a tremendous sadness, but it left no lasting impressions or memories as he did not directly observe it himself. However, it was different for Jian Yao. At that moment, he was already aware of what was happening around him, and had witnessed the entire incident with his own eyes.

Jian Yao was silent for quite a while before she said, “When I left the scene to go home, sometimes, when I closed my eyes, I could still see how they died that year. So much time has passed, but I still remember everything very clearly. Then, I said to myself, I have to work hard now, so that people like the one who killed Dad, killed Fu Ziyu, hurt Jinyan. . . I can catch those beasts and bring them to justice. I will never forgive evil; this is what gave my life its greatest meaning.”

When Jian Xuan heard this, he was completely shocked. For a long time, she was unable to speak, and could only hold her jiejie hand .

“ Jie , you really changed,” he said. He pondered on the best way to describe it, then said, “Right now, you are like a brother-in-law, a god-level expert, brilliant and sparkling!”

Jian Yao, amused, momentarily lost for words. As he turned his head, he saw the shifting moonlight and the swaying shadows of the trees. It felt as if someone had just passed by, but it might also be the wind that caused the trees to move. The world behind him was quiet and peaceful, just like before.