Murders on the Yangtze River: Chapter 6 Walkthrough

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The Shanghai Enigma is the finale and by far the longest chapter. Shen spends much of it behind bars, so Afu and Wen Ko-hsin carry the investigation until the trial that settles who killed Brian.

Chapter 6: The Shanghai Enigma Walkthrough

Sections 1-2: Ten Miles of Shanghai Splendor and Tracing Shadows in Shanghai

  • While exploring with Afu and Wen Ko-hsin, examine the building to the right of the police station for the historical fact Mixed Court. This one is easy to miss.
  • For Dang Dang!, ride the tram on all six routes: from the hotel, the theater and the police station, travel to each of the other two stops.
  • Down-and-Out Detective unlocks on its own.

Section 3: The Stealth Operation

First Floor, Left Side

Hold Shift to walk quietly past the sleeping guard, then hide behind the desk before the officer with the flashlight turns. When he walks away, run to the next desk, then go right and up to the second floor.

Second Floor

Sneak past the sleeping guard on the left and take a cup of water from the desk. Walk back to the desk on the right and pour the water while the nearby guard is facing away; he drinks it and leaves. Hide, wait for the guard to head left, then go right.

Before going back down, walk all the way right and examine the photo on the wall for Otherworldly Officer.

First Floor, Right Side

Wait until the flashlight guard on the right turns away, hide behind the desk, then run to the office door once he faces left. Reaching the office unlocks Agile Intruder.

  • Talking to Shen in prison, “I think I might have an answer …”: present The note.

Section 4: A Rookie in the Courtroom

  • Joseph’s testimony: press “The murder occurred …” and present the Autopsy results of Stone Wu.
  • “Then… who else should the witness have seen?”: present Stone Wu. Choosing Wen Ko-hsin first gives Quick Thinker.
  • Miss Li’s testimony: she should have heard a certain sound. Press “I sat there for an hour …” and present The pistol.
  • “We should present any viewpoint or evidence that is advantageous to us”: present News of the Hanyang case. For For Friendship’s Sake, open the characters tab and present Afu first.
  • “Right! There is indeed a doubt!”: answer Easily caught.

Section 5: Secrets of the Study

  • Rotate the pistol, look at the bottom of the grip and examine the fingerprint on the top bullet in the magazine.
  • “Point out the unnatural aspects of the cabinet”: point to the Upside down painting.
  • Touch the cat in the cellar four times as Wen Ko-hsin for Cat Commands Respect.

Section 6: Weapon’s Illusion

  • “Point out the unnatural part of the photo”: point to the Bag in the locker.
  • Officer Wu’s testimony, “If Stone’s fingerprints …”: presenting the Pistol once gives the knowledge Burden of Proof (easy to miss). The correct answer is the Bullet shell.
  • “At the very least, there should be this person’s …”: present Stone Wu. Picking Mr. Ginger first gives Cat’s Claws.
  • “Hmm… no fingerprints …”: There is another bullet.
  • “Maybe the murderer did hide …”: there are bullet holes in the floor and in the carpet. Present the Indentations.
  • “Actually, there is only one possibility”: They were taken away by someone.
  • “They might take away the bullet head and shell …”: There’s a possibility.
  • “So, how did the culprit …?”: present A lost bag of rice.
  • “We have discussed this before, the reason …”: where was the gun during the murder? Present The theater photo.
  • “Is it because of this that the bullet holes …”: present the Fish scale.
  • “Maybe there is a witness …”: present Mr. Ginger.

Section 7: Miss Witch and Mr. Ginger

  • “By combining the testimony with this evidence …”: present the Poster of the magic troupe.

Section 8: Tracking the Culprit in Court

  • “The person with information on the theft …”: identify Sergeant Singh.
  • “Since the letters in the reward mailbox …”: present the Discarded tip-off letters.
  • Turn the letter over and reveal every word, leaving “Lyceum” for last, for Signs of Contact.
  • “Do you remember which newspapers …”: present the News of Shen’s arrest.
  • “Familiar with the foreign goods store …”: present Ting Hsiang.
  • “What evidence can expose …”: point to the Wrist injury.

Section 9: Cynosura

  • “Then who do you think Cynosura is?”: present Brian Shen.
  • “What evidence suggests that the book …”: present the Old photo.

Clue Association

Wrong links cost no health. Pair the clues like this:

  • Distress telegram ↔ Telegraph machine
  • Estimated time of death ↔ Discoverer of the body
  • Perhaps the telegram was sent by Brian ↔ The police discovered the body immediately
  • Brian wanted the police to find the body ↔ Police district map, then present Joseph for “It must be for this person …”
  • Body contortion ↔ English paper
  • Brian’s poisoning by brucine ↔ Mrs. Cheng’s testimony
  • Brian wanted Joseph to investigate first ↔ Brian in desperation
  • Brian’s secret message to Joseph ↔ The method in the novel
  • Locked room as a message ↔ The missing book

Completing the web unlocks Unraveling the Web.

Section 10: Chapter of Tomorrow

  • “Mr. Shen, do you intend to persist…?”: To get to the bottom of things.
  • “If Brian took his own life …”: present The body is contorted or the Autopsy report.
  • “The culprit …”: present Watson.
  • “Considering the timeline, this evidence suggests …”: present the Morse code paper reel.
  • “Which telegram …”: the August 14 telegram (#5).
  • Watson’s testimony: press “The fire in the hospital became the final straw …” and present the News report.
  • “Please present evidence that shows the connection …”: the Note in the photo frame.
  • “There should be evidence that can prove …”: the Report on Krocaine.
  • “Actually, there’s no harm in telling …”: Make the formula public.
  • “Perhaps only this person …”: present Joseph.
  • “The documents left by my brother …”: present the statement “In fact, it was Brian’s intention to keep it from you.”
  • “And the last evidence …”: present Shen’s briefcase.

The game ends with The Shanghai Enigma. Let the credits roll and watch the names for FFATS RUO.

Endings in Chapter 6

  • #21 Disappearance: as Afu, keep talking to the officer outside Stone Wu’s store.
  • #22 Guilty Verdict: run out of health during the Section 4 trial.
  • #23 Death at the Hotel: name wrong people (not Judge Herman) for the theft question until your health runs out.
  • #24 Deep Loyalty: accuse Judge Herman.
  • #25 Innocent Until Proven Guilty: accuse the wrong person at the foreign goods store question until your health runs out.
  • #26 Ordinary Life: choose “Let bygones be bygones”.
  • #27 Almost Succeeded: accuse the wrong final culprit until your health runs out.
  • #28 Outsmarted Oneself: give any answer except “Make the formula public”.
  • #29 Vanished From the Earth: present the wrong person for “Perhaps only this person …” until your health runs out.

The last three parts of The Detective’s Sacrifice come from accusing Shen at the theft question, the foreign goods store question and the final culprit question. After the credits you can replay any section to collect what you missed with the 100% achievement guide and the all endings guide.

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