Pristine Darkness

Chapter 94

The Butterfly Killer case has finally come to an end but the effects linger. Our Scooby Gang members have to separate for a while as Fang Qing and An Yan have personal matters to take care of - we'll find out more in the 2 short stories coming up after this chapter. What about Bo Jinyan's plans? Jian Yao does not like what she's guessing he's going to do, and decides to take action. . . .

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Translator: shl

Editor/ Proofreader: Anks

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The work to salvage Luo Lang's body did not go smoothly. The terrain was dangerous with rocks everywhere, and the SWAT team took an entire day to descend the cliff to the bottom. Moreover, the valley was extensive, the winds were very strong and the river was turbulent. To search for a body which might not exist at all was much easier said than done.

However, according to the forensic pathologist, judging from Luo Lang's injuries, there was a very slim chance that he had survived. Possibly, he had one more life left to lose.

Many people were busy, many were anxious, and many were clapping their hands in excitement, ready to celebrate. The conclusion to this earth-shaking case shook the entire police world.

Yet, for the Special Cases Unit, previously the busiest among them, the atmosphere was extremely quiet and stifling.

In fact, from the day that Luo Lang jumped off the cliff, the atmosphere in the group had been terrible, too quiet.

In the gathering darkness, the night was desolate. The sky above the small town was exceptionally quiet and vast.

The wound on Fang Qing's head was still bandaged. He sat by the window and lit up a cigarette before saying, "I have to go back to Beijing immediately."

An Yan played with the Rubik's Cube in his hand; he had solved and re-solved it so many times that his interest had waned and he was sitting there, listless. When he heard Fang Qing, he also looked up and said, "Laoda, I also want to go back for a visit . . . Gu Fangfang has graduated and is looking for a job . . . I have not been back for so long."

Jian Yao also looked towards Bo Jinyan.

He was still wearing his sunglasses and a well-ironed suit; the electronic reader was still on his finger. The expression on his face was warm as he said, "No problem. We'll arrange for a car early tomorrow morning, and you can all return to Beijing."

The other three did not speak for a moment.

"What about you?" Jian Yao asked.

Finally, they were back to the problem of the stalemate between the two of them.

Bo Jinyan leaned on his walking stick and said, with an indifferent expression, "I already have a very long-term work plan and arrangement."

Fang Qing said, "Eh?"

An Yan said, "You can't go by yourself."

Jian Yao said nothing.

Fang Qing took one look at the expression on their faces, then said, "Jinyan, I'll only be gone for a few days. Even if you want to battle dragons and tigers, waiting a few days won't make a difference. Wait for all of us to be present, then we can talk about it further. As long as we're together once again, what obstacle can remain insurmountable?"

An Yan nodded continuously as he said, "I agree."

Bo Jinyan also laughed and said, "Naturally, I will need all your help."

At this, Fang Qing and An Yan felt more at ease.

However, Jian Yao looked at Bo Jinyan's inscrutable face and kept silent.