Woman

"Are you sure the person is alive?" Janvito pressed.

"Only living people can make the strange item work," Wu Heng explained.

The others who had gathered around also showed joy upon hearing this explanation.

Ever since entering the city, the entire case had been obscure and difficult. Although the Association Members appeared free to investigate without interference from the locals, they had been going in circles at every turn, making no progress at all.

Today, however, things seemed to have taken a turn. They had found the family of the murdered Whisperer.

There might very well be an important clue.

"Don't delay. We can't let anything happen to this lead," Janvito said.

He was worried someone else might find her first and silence her.

Wu Heng glanced at the pendant and said to those behind him, "You few stay here and guard this place. Janvito, the rest of you come with me. Are there horses? Bring them over."

"Yes!" everyone answered, their spirits rising.

At that moment, two horses were led over.

Wu Heng and the old mage mounted their horses, lightly cracked their whips, and rode in the direction indicated by the pendant.

The Skeleton Attendant also broke into a swift run, pulling ahead by some distance.

Further behind, the Association Members jogged after them.

The group split into three batches and raced through the streets.

They drew countless stares along the way.

Residential Area.

The Association team entered aggressively.

The residents along both sides of the road quickly withdrew, while the open Grain Stores shut half their doors.

They watched the suddenly arrived group through the gaps.

Neigh!

Wu Heng pulled on the reins, and his horse quickly came to a halt.

The old mage stopped as well, stroking his grizzled beard to maintain his composure.

Wu