Fifteen minutes later, Shen Qiang drove his car and, with Jin Chan, arrived at the roadside next to a 24/7 adult motel located in the downtown area.

Qian Shanxue opened the car door and got in; then, she expressionlessly placed a tablet computer into Shen Qiang's hands and whispered softly, "Have a look for yourself."

Shen Qiang took the tablet computer and saw at a glance that it was a video feed from a camera inside a motel room.

Inside the motel.

Ji Wei no longer had that harmless demeanor he presented while working at the Blood Station in Red Queen District or when he was at home.

Instead, he had a sharp look in his eyes and bore the authority of nobility, akin to the Royal Family.

He was dressed in a suit, complete with a tie.

His shoes were black and shiny, reflecting a cold, hard light.

And there, right in front of his seat...

A woman who appeared very dignified and elegant, a lady of high status, was kneeling before him, hugging her head, moaning in pain and pleasure under his whip.

"Wow, quite an interesting lifestyle," Shen Qiang commented nonchalantly, raising an eyebrow, "This woman is beautiful, has a good temperament, but I don't think she is the murderer."

Sitting beside him, Qian Shanxue's pretty face turned red for no apparent reason as she said, "Yes, this woman couldn't possibly be the murderer. She is a famous musician, a legendary singer with an elegant and majestic temperament; who would have thought that, in front of others, she exudes supreme pride, yet she likes to kneel before a domineering man, letting him whip her."

Shen Qiang glanced sideways at Qian Shanxue with a meaningful smile and said, "Are you talking about her?"

Qian Shanxue's extremely beautiful face grew even more flushed, but she seemed to not hear Shen Qiang's words at all and continued, "She is not a practitioner of Cultivation, but her husband is."

Shen Qiang was startled, frowning and asking, "What do you mean?"

"I've sent his husband's information to your phone; you can take a look for yourself," Qian Shanxue stated, her expression stabilizing once again, returning to her usual cold and arrogant demeanor.

"This woman's husband, surnamed Li and named Li Wei, is a mid-level manager in the logistics department of the Dragon Group. His level of Cultivation is at the Nascent Soul Stage. He has been working at the Dragon Group for nearly thirty years, always exhibited good performance, and is of a more gentle nature, with meticulous thoughts, not the extremely assertive type."

While looking at his phone, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "The record states that he and his wife are very affectionate, ruled by a strict wife. Some have even seen him being made to kneel as punishment by his wife, who also spanked him."

Turning his head to look at Qian Shanxue, Shen Qiang laughed, "How is that possible? His wife is a masochist, could it be he's even sicker than his wife?"

Qian Shanxue raised an eyebrow and said, "The exact situation is not clear."

Stealing glances at Shen Qiang and with her face turning red unexpectedly, Qian Shanxue stated haughtily, "But this woman's husband matches the person you described."

"He is aware of the University City female corpse case but does not fully understand all the details. His wife is involved with Ji Wei, yet his level of Cultivation is merely at the Nascent Soul Stage."

Looking at Shen Qiang, Qian Shanxue said, "If this Ji Wei really is, as you said, a Great Demon whose level of Cultivation is at least not below mine, then Li Wei, whose Cultivation is only at the Nascent Soul Stage, would not be able to beat him. Therefore, Li Wei has the motive, the means, and the capability to commit the crime, diverting our attention onto this Ji Wei."

Shen Qiang frowned slightly and said, "Where is that Li Wei?"

Qian Shanxue glanced at the time and replied, "He's with Dragon Group logistics. At this time, he should have just finished work."

Shen Qiang furrowed his brow and said, "I have a vague feeling that something isn't quite right."

Qian Shanxue was taken aback and asked, "Isn't everything consistent with your speculations? Why are you starting to doubt now?"

Shen Qiang said, "I am a doctor, and I have come into contact with some psychology. Considering the overall situation, if the information you sent me about Li Wei is true, then I don't think he is the one behind this."

Qian Shanxue was shocked and said, "How could it not be him? His wife is involved with Ji Wei, and he can't beat Ji Wei, which provides enough motive. Plus, he's aware of the female corpse case in University City and knows how to catch the attention of Dragon Group. You say it's not him..."

"Sexual submission!" Shen Qiang interrupted calmly. "You might not have heard this term, but after you listen to what I have to say, you'll understand why the criminal can't be Li Wei."

He cracked the car window open a slit.

The cold wind, carrying fine frost and snow, cooled the overheated car door a little.

Shen Qiang began, "The term 'sexual submission' was coined by Kraft Ebing in 1892. It refers to the psychological state of high dependence and submission towards someone with whom a person has had a sexual relationship."

"And sometimes this 'submission' can reach extreme levels, leaving someone completely unable to act independently, even willing to sacrifice their greatest interests for the other person."

Turning his head to look at the surprised Qian Shanxue, Shen Qiang said calmly, "According to the information you sent me, Li Wei was once punished by his wife with kneeling and spanking, an incident that was even witnessed by others. This in itself suggests that Li Wei has a strong sense of sexual submission toward his wife."

"Only in such a state would he forsake the pride of being a cultivator, to kneel before his wife, because he loves her deeply and places her happiness and joy above his own honor."

"Therefore, if he truly believes that his wife is happier with Ji Wei, experiencing joys he could not provide, he would do everything in his power to maintain that relationship, rather than kill Ji Wei and cause his wife to lose her happiness."

Qian Shanxue was stunned. "Isn't that being cuckolded? Can men tolerate that?"

Shen Qiang spoke very calmly and seriously. "Love is a tricky thing. Some people view it as possession, others as selfless giving, and there are those who believe it is about making the other person happy at all costs. So, as to who is right and who is wrong, it's been debated for thousands of years with no conclusion."

And it was almost at that moment that a car pulled up in front of the adult motel.

Sitting there, Qian Shanxue and Shen Qiang were astonished to see Li Wei getting out of the car and then striding eagerly into the motel. Shortly after, the surveillance footage showed not only that he entered a room but also, like his wife, knelt before Ji Wei.

Astounded.

Qian Shanxue turned to Shen Qiang, shocked, and exclaimed, "Shen Qiang, how did you guess all this? You got everything right! So, I'm suddenly thinking, if you weren't a doctor, maybe you should be a famous detective."

Shen Qiang said calmly, "You're giving me too much credit. It's just the application of some medical knowledge in a different field. Compared to those real detectives, I still have a long way to go."

"And you couldn't see through this only because you rely too much on Ali's scene reconstruction abilities and Xun Xiang's tracking skills. So trust me, go find an experienced detective. He may not be a cultivator, but just tell him the case details, and I believe, within three days, the case will surely be as clear as day."

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