Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1314 - 585: The Real Culprit

Truthfully, Fang Yu found himself utterly speechless.

What kind of flawed reasoning was this? Did they imagine themselves as Detective Conan, capable of cracking the case in mere minutes?

It turned out to be nothing more than hollow drivel.

Moreover, based on the account previously provided by Ding Hui, this suspect did not align with the described characteristics at all.

"It isn't him," Fang Yu stated with absolute certainty.

The moment Fang Yu finished speaking, an immediate objection arose.

"How can it not be him! Logically and emotionally, it has to be him!" The individual trembled uncontrollably, clearly devastated by the demise of Master Tai, to whom he had been a devoted subordinate.

However, this profound loyalty was directed solely at Master Tai, whereas Fang Yu found the man's persistence increasingly irritating.

Additional voices chimed in at this juncture.

"Precisely! Li Debang was the first to discover Lord Tai's lifeless body; he is the classic case of the thief shouting 'Stop thief!'"

"Minister, the truth surrounding Master Tai's life and death is an internal matter for our gang. We implore you not to meddle excessively!"

"You are completely uninformed! Coming here to declare Li Debang is not the demon? Do you have any idea how long we've spent discussing and searching for the true culprit? Without a shadow of a doubt, Li Debang is the perpetrator!"

"Li Debang, cease your charade and reveal your true demonic form! Perhaps then we'll allow you to retain a whole corpse!"

Within the Forest Snake Gang, Fang Yu ultimately possessed no real authority.

His words were heeded only out of deference to the Gang Leader; however, in this moment of intense emotion, the overflow of collective anger meant no one was inclined to entertain Fang Yu's outsider perspective.

Frankly, Qin Er harbored a degree of dissatisfaction with Fang Yu's seemingly rash declaration.

Her own deduction suggested that the perpetrator was likely a skilled individual in disguise, and the one who first discovered the body undeniably carried significant suspicion. Furthermore, Minister Qiu's earlier suggestion of a demon possibility served as an endorsement for her line of reasoning.

All of these conclusions were reached through a meticulous process of examining evidence and clues. How could a newcomer, who had yet to grasp the full situation, so casually dismiss the possibility of a demon?

Qin Er felt displeased, yet she dared not voice her thoughts, recognizing the prudence of caution given the limited weight of her words.

The situation rapidly devolved into one where Fang Yu appeared as an ignorant outsider interfering in the affairs of others.

Suddenly, Fang Yu himself seemed to become the focal point of everyone's ire...

And precisely at that critical moment.

"Everyone, silence!"

Fa Hongwen bellowed suddenly, his voice overpowering all ongoing discussions. He swept his gaze across the assembled crowd with a stern expression, effectively quelling the entire scene.

He could disregard anyone else, but not Fang Yu.

This was because Fang Yu represented his hope for the future!

Fa Hongwen understood this reality with absolute clarity.

No matter how loudly these members shouted, could their collective voices ever supersede his own importance?

Fa Hongwen's authority within the Forest Snake Gang was a well-established fact.

After all these years, who would dare defy the Gang Leader's command?

As his command fell, with the sole exception of Qiu Xiaoping who completely ignored him, everyone else hastily lowered their heads in silence, refraining from further speech.

"Esteemed Mr. Diao, my subordinates are ignorant. I hope you will not take their outbursts to heart."

Naturally, Fang Yu did not take their outbursts to heart.

The clamor of a group of weaklings was incapable of affecting him in the slightest.

It was merely that these individuals genuinely seemed convinced of Li Debang's guilt.

No, could a mere thousand-blood demon or a thousand-blood warrior possibly fell a four-thousand-blood Hall Master without causing a cataclysmic upheaval?

"I do not mind, however, you may be mistakenly accusing an innocent person," Fang Yu stated, shrugging nonchalantly.

Fa Hongwen's eyes shifted: "And how do you substantiate that claim? Could it be that Mr. Diao possesses some special insight?"

"No insight, merely that I possess certain methods for distinguishing between humans and demons. This individual, in my assessment, is simply a regular member."

To merely move one's lips and transform a demon into a human?

The surrounding gang members expressed their discontent.

Yet, they failed to realize they themselves were succumbing to baseless accusations, wrongly branding someone as a demon and driving them to despair.

"Then, Young Master Diao, what is your hypothesis regarding Master Tai's demise?" Qin Er could no longer restrain herself, posing the question in a tone of deference, though her heart was clearly filled with disagreement.

"No hypothesis."

Fang Yu answered with unwavering confidence and continued, "We have only just arrived and observed the corpse at the entrance. As for the specifics, I am not yet aware. How can I possibly render a judgment?"

Claiming ignorance yet arbitrarily refuting my inference – it is this very arrogance that unsettles people!Qin Er cast a glance at Qiu Xiaoping, noting his lack of intention to halt her. Gathering her resolve, she voiced, "Young Master Diao likely already witnessed the demise of Master Tai at the entrance. The fatal wound is singular, with no indication of a struggle, leading me to deduce it was perpetrated by someone known to him. Hou Mo, tasked with patrolling the vicinity, vanished under mysterious circumstances. Considering the blood found in the Firewood Room, it must be the demon who, after slaying Hou Mo, impersonated him to get close to Master Tai and deliver the killing blow!" "However, this alone does not implicate Li Debang. Thus, I boldly surmise that the death within this Firewood Room involved not only Hou Mo but Li Debang as well! This explains the excessive amount of blood present." "The demon first eliminated Hou Mo, then Master Tai, and subsequently consumed Li Debang, thereby orchestrating the immediate revelation of Master Tai's death, deflecting suspicion, and paving the way for its subsequent escape!" Qin Er had certainly put her mind to it. Consequently, her line of reasoning was both logical and sequential. At the very least, the surrounding listeners paid heed, nodding repeatedly, their expressions occasionally brightening with sudden comprehension. Even Qiu Xiaoping appeared slightly taken aback, regarding Qin Er with a newfound sense of appraisal.