Chapter 2446: Chapter 2349: Doesn’t Know the Value

Chen Xiaolong thought everything was going smoothly, believing he was acting without anyone’s notice, but little did he know, all his subtle actions were observed by Huo Sining.

When Chen Xiaolong took a small bottle and filled it with a sample of the soup, tucking it into his pocket, Huo Sining merely raised an eyebrow in mild surprise. However, seeing him wastefully pour the rest of the precious soup into the grass made her somewhat angry.

This guy truly doesn’t recognize a treasure; that bowl contained Spiritual Energy from the Azure Pearl. Drinking it not only relieves fatigue but also helps cure hidden illnesses in the body.

Unfortunately, good intentions went unrewarded. Chen Xiaolong’s petty suspicions about her character were bearable, but his waste of resources was truly annoying!

Inwardly, Huo Sining couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh, while outwardly displaying a meaningful smile as she approached Chen Xiaolong and deliberately asked:

"Officer Chen, why aren’t you drinking? Is the soup not to your taste?"

Chen Xiaolong’s heart skipped a beat, replying cautiously, "Not at all. The soup is quite delicious, but I had breakfast before coming here, so I’m too full to drink too much soup now."

This explanation seemed reasonable, and Huo Sining feigned understanding with a nod, yet revealed a hint of regret on her face:

"That’s unfortunate. Such delicious soup, and Officer Chen won’t get to enjoy it."

Chen Xiaolong forced a smile, tugging at the corners of his mouth.

On the side, Zhang Shuang and Guo Dongliang found it odd. They arrived early, and Chen Xiaolong hadn’t mentioned having breakfast. Besides, the soup was so delicious, it was impossible for anyone to resist its allure.

If it were them, even after having breakfast, they would find a way to down another two bowls. Such a delicacy is rare, and you never know if you’ll have the chance again!

However, given Chen Xiaolong’s strange personality, they weren’t surprised. Since he wasn’t drinking, they wouldn’t persuade him, letting him be.

Zhang Shuang shrugged his shoulders, disinclined to say more, and Guo Dongliang didn’t bother either. Both focused on enjoying their soup, unconcerned about what was on Chen Xiaolong’s mind.

As for Chen Xiaolong stealing a sample of her soup, Huo Sining wasn’t worried or concerned at all.

Previously, Huo Sining had experimented with injecting Spiritual Energy into soil and clear water. The plants cultivated in such soil and water grew very quickly.

Yet, when those soils and waters were analyzed, they showed no differences from ordinary soil and water, nothing unusual could be detected.

This led Huo Sining to realize one thing: currently, the Spiritual Energy from the Azure Pearl cannot be detected by any laboratory instruments, no matter how advanced.

While Huo Sining couldn’t explain why, she was certain of one thing: she’s safe. No matter how much effort Chen Xiaolong put into getting the soup analyzed, it would all come to nothing!

Thus, Huo Sining watched Chen Xiaolong’s every move with leisure, even teasing him on purpose, as he skulked around like a thief, afraid she’d catch him, looking like a comical clown, which made Huo Sining almost laugh out loud.

Though Chen Xiaolong believed his actions were secretive, he had no idea that his every move was observed by Huo Sining, turning him into a laughingstock in others’ eyes.

After leaving the archaeological team’s campsite, he found an excuse to ditch Guo Dongliang and Zhang Shuang, and went alone to town, seeking the fastest courier service to send out the stolen soup sample.

Then he called his old friend in the forensic department to explain the situation.

The friend, unaware that Chen Xiaolong was investigating Huo Sining’s case, thought it was just a routine criminal investigation and didn’t think much further.

Given their good relationship, naturally, the friend couldn’t refuse such a small request and agreed without hesitation, promising to conduct the analysis as quickly as possible.

While Chen Xiaolong awaited the test results, Guo Dongliang’s investigation was progressing rapidly, soon clearing Huo Sining of suspicion and shifting focus to the mysterious old man with the surname Lu, mentioned by Anya, who appeared and vanished inexplicably.

As for Anya and Liu Dapeng, two peripheral members of the Iga-ryu forces, Guo Dongliang couldn’t just let them go. They were directly invited to the Ministry of State Security for a talk.

Guo Dongliang concentrated on investigating how deeply Dongyang Forces had infiltrated domestic government institutions, which was also the upper echelon’s primary concern. If these forces had grown beyond control, a major cleansing would be imperative.

Thus, Guo Dongliang didn’t resent the killer of Fujiwara Seiho, rather he felt grateful for such a good deed, alerting the Ministry of State Security in advance. Otherwise, had they discovered the issue when it was beyond control, there would have been major consequences.

Therefore, Guo Dongliang wasn’t very enthusiastic about pursuing the murderer, and he knew well that even if they found out who the killer was, the upper management might not handle it like a regular murder case. Publicly punishing while secretly rewarding the individual wasn’t out of the question.

However, this indifferent attitude from Guo Dongliang made Chen Xiaolong very dissatisfied, and he became increasingly concerned about the analysis results of the soup sample. As soon as the package reached his friend, he urged him to work overtime that night for the assessment.

The friend, realizing Chen Xiaolong’s urgency, wasted no time and conducted the analysis that very night, scanning and sending the results to Chen Xiaolong’s phone.

Upon receiving the results, Chen Xiaolong immediately printed the report.

He visualized the scene of Huo Sining being confronted with undeniable evidence, unable to refute it and finally succumbing to justice. But, as he lowered his head and saw the test report, his vision darkened and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood in frustration.

Chen Xiaolong found it impossible to believe that the soup’s composition was entirely ordinary, just plain vegetable juice. Each nutrient level was perfectly normal and balanced, even healthier than the junk food he usually ate!

How could this be possible?! Chen Xiaolong couldn’t believe it, convinced that something was amiss. Reluctantly, he called his friend again to confirm once more.

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