Xushu steadied himself and waved a hand, signaling that he was fine. He took a deep breath, fighting against the foul, musty odor, and waited until he felt somewhat accustomed to the air before holding his breath and stepping quickly into the room.
Once inside, Xushu immediately threw open every window to let fresh air circulate and dissipate the suffocating mustiness. After that, he took Master Lin home for a cup of tea and a short rest.
About half an hour later, feeling that enough time had passed, Xushu and Master Lin stood up and returned to the room. The air was much better now, though a faint, lingering trace of the musty smell remained. Xushu looked around and saw that the room still looked exactly as it had after the police finished their search. All the cabinets and drawers were hanging open, their contents strewn about in chaos. Even the Deaf Old Lady’s clothes and bedding were torn and scattered everywhere, a complete mess.
Chapter 203