He even lifted a cup of tea and took a gentle sip before speaking unhurriedly.
"As the magistrate of Linjiang County, Xiao Yun's sudden disappearance naturally meant his file was sent to me!"
"I suspected it might have something to do with you after reading just one page!"
"The investigation led nowhere, so I found a convenient excuse and closed the case!"
"Who would have thought he really did die at your hands!"
Jiang Fan's heart tightened, and he was about to explain.
But then Wei Lang spoke calmly again.
"There's no need to be nervous!"
"Xiao Yun's death has already been ruled on!"
"I'm bringing it up now not to hold you accountable, but simply to learn the truth!"
"Things have changed. Your Dao Foundation has recovered, and you rendered great service in the Secret Realm. This matter is now behind us. No one will trouble you over it again!"
At those words, Jiang Fan finally felt the weight lift from his heart.
He had never imagined Wei Lang would brush the matter aside so lightly.
He had even prepared himself for questioning or reprimands, yet Wei Lang had not so much as frowned, as though Xiao Yun were merely a stray dog by the roadside that no one cared about.
"Thank you for your leniency, Senior!"
Jiang Fan solemnly cupped his hands.
Wei Lang set down his teacup and regarded Jiang Fan with interest.
"That concludes the matter of Xiao Yun!"
"What truly intrigues me is something else!"
Jiang Fan paused in surprise.
"Please, my lord!"
Wei Lang stared into Jiang Fan's eyes.
"I saw every method you used to break the array and slay that evil cultivator in the Secret Realm!"
"The Black Demon Array that evil cultivator used is an exceptionally sinister array of the evil