Xiao Tianquan's killing intent receded.
The chill at Mo Hua's back vanished, but the doubts in his heart only grew deeper.
What exactly was this Xiao Tianquan... looking for?
Did he have anything to do with the Water Bandits?
Did he know Water Yama?
Mo Hua recalled all the signs Xiao Tianquan had shown along the way.
At least on the surface, Xiao Tianquan had shown no problems during this campaign to wipe out the Water Bandits, nor had he made any secret moves.
He had carried out every task Inspector Xia assigned without compromise.
And when killing Water Bandits, he had truly killed them, showing not the slightest mercy.
He had even killed more ruthlessly than anyone else.
Mo Hua frowned.
"The Xiao Family, Xiao Tianquan... something about them is strange."
Afterward, he thoroughly searched the remaining secret chambers, obtaining one Array Diagram and uncovering several stolen goods.
After that, there was nothing else.
Everything that should have been searched had been searched, everything that should have been sought had been sought. What could not be found simply could not be found.
Mo Hua picked out a high platform with a pleasant view on the island and sat there, gazing at the Yanshui River in the distance, its waters rippling beneath the hazy moonlight, waiting for news from Uncle Gu and Sister Xia.
A little over two hours later, Gu Changhuai and Inspector Xia returned.
Both were travel-worn, their expressions grim.
Mo Hua sighed. He could already guess that Water Yama had escaped again.
Gu Changhuai's expression was somewhat unpleasant. "There was another hidden passage on the island. Water Yama had left himself a way out and escaped through it..."
"We pursued him, but Water Yama was far too skilled in water. Once he touched the water, he was