The investigation lasted a full month, yet there was no clue and nothing to show for it. That man never appeared again, so the matter had to be set aside.
In truth, Mei Yingyin had stubbornly refused to cooperate with Zhu Zi'an for the sake of the mission, leaving Zhu Zi'an helpless.
If not for his own future, he would not even have deigned to bother with ants like these.
"Ah... I still have to endure when I should. Just endure it."
Unexpectedly, the huge benefit the next day proved too much for him to bear. Good heavens, he had nearly exposed himself.
To consolidate her disciples' cultivation, Elder Qing Chi led them to Spirit Spring Pool to absorb the spirit spring water.
The scene was even more stimulating than the previous investigation. Most importantly, it required the cooperation of two disciples, with all sorts of movements involved.
Zhu Zi'an nearly got a nosebleed from watching. Even the evidence below had been exposed, but fortunately, Mei Yingyin noticed at the critical moment and covered it with her body.
Zhu Zi'an could not endure any longer and secretly made a move.
Mei Yingyin froze and turned back to glance at Zhu Zi'an.
"Shh, don't make a sound."
"..."
"Look at the state you're in. I'm really impressed, damn it."
"I'm helpless too. Who could endure a scene like this?"
However, because the movement was too large, disciples nearby noticed it, drawing a crowd of frowning, puzzled gazes.
They looked toward the sound, too shocked for words. "You, you two, you are..."
Hearing the commotion from the shore, Elder Qing Chi opened his eyes. He looked at the disciples staring fixedly at Zhu Zi'an and Mei Yingyin.
"Hmm? What are you all doing?"
Seeing the disciples' eyes wide and red lips agape,