The Truth Behind Tan Mo's Investigation

The atmosphere in the restaurant suddenly grew tense.

Tan Mo and the Snowbird Port City Lord sat at opposite ends of the long dining table, facing each other from afar.

The Snowbird Port City Lord slowly shook his head, staring intently at Tan Mo as he said with utmost seriousness, "Perhaps Gold Hand and I did have some differences in opinion and disagreements in our actions. What I never expected was that he would be such a petty man, secretly slandering me behind my back."

"Embezzling funds for personal gain? Hehehe, everything I did was for the Empire!"

After proclaiming his loyalty, the Snowbird Port City Lord's lips curled slightly, revealing a trace of composure. "Lord Tan Mo, surely you will not conclude that I murdered him based solely on Gold Hand's report against me?"

Tan Mo smiled faintly as well. "You mean to say that this is merely my speculation, that I lack evidence and witnesses?"

"In fact, I have both."

The Snowbird Port City Lord's expression turned solemn. "Oh? I would like to hear the details."

Tan Mo said directly, "That witness is Mei Lan Du!"

The Snowbird Port City Lord's pupils contracted imperceptibly, and every trace of expression vanished from his face.

Mei Lan Du was a core subordinate of the Snowbird Port City Lord. He was a human Magical Chef, Silver-level.

His experiences were very similar to those of the Snowbird Port City Lord. Both had been secretly recruited by Usurper and had become members of the Saint Brilliance Empire's secret agent organization.

Mei Lan Du had always followed the Snowbird Port City Lord.

Not long ago, Ci Hai Shen came to Snowbird Port and invited Mei Lan Du to serve as his deputy, assisting him in completing the Sea Feast.

Ci Hai Shen promised that,