"I don't know. This has nothing to do with me."
"That's right. We were deceived too."
"That Zhu Chen definitely has a problem..."
Inside the Marquis Wu Shrine, several scholars were being interrogated.
With lives lost on two consecutive days, one of them even being an Attendant of the Shu King Residence, the matter naturally could not remain concealed.
Before dawn, the entire Marquis Wu Shrine had already been sealed off.
The Enforcement Hall of the City God Temple, the Commandery Commandant Office, and the Chengdu Prefecture government office had all sent people over to search for clues.
With so many experts in criminal investigation, some matters were gradually uncovered.
The "Lute Worm" had been causing trouble. Pei Yu Fang had brought people to capture it, while Chengdu's underworld expert, the Faceless Young Master, had taken part. There was also a mysterious person who had intervened...
One matter after another left those handling the case vexed.
The person sent by the Enforcement Hall was a Daoist. He carried a long sword on his back and had sharp brows and bright eyes. Just standing there, he exuded a piercing edge.
After taking only a few glances, he shook his head and cupped his hands. "Everyone, this case involves the Shu King Residence. It would be inconvenient for us to interfere. We'll take our leave."
"Why are you in such a hurry, Daoist?"
A centurion from the Commandery Commandant Office hurriedly rose and said, "This matter involves the arcane sects, and it's beyond what our Commandery Commandant Office can handle. Daoist, don't go pushing it away."
The two exchanged a glance, their faces full of helplessness.
Neither of them wanted to get involved.
The Enforcement Hall was controlled by the Yellow Mausoleum Sect. A senior fellow disciple had died the night before