Backed into this corner, they had no choice. The three people from Voidless Tower could only obey, quietly leaving behind the other eight factions.
Meanwhile, Qin Guan took another trusted steward and headed into another pavilion from a different direction.
Ke Dingjie brought the men to a nearby interrogation site, one controlled by Artifact Cloud Sect.
Upon seeing Taishu Shanhai, he cupped his hands and said, "Elder Taishu, these three are responsible for guarding the Boundless Fruit and are among the most suspicious individuals. Considering that their guard duties cannot be delayed for long, Elder Niu asked me to convey that they should be questioned here first."
Taishu Shanhai frowned. "Aren't the interrogations at the various guard posts the responsibility of your Purple Gold Cave?"
Ke Dingjie said, "We did not consider things thoroughly before. Later, we realized that the places where these people are stationed are rather special and cannot be left unattended for too long."
That made sense. Taishu Shanhai gave a grunt. "Leave them to me."
"Much obliged!" Ke Dingjie cupped his hands in thanks.
When Qin Guan next met Elder Niu, he had brought three guards from Great Origin Pavilion.
Inside the main hall, Niu Youdao sat beside a desk, brush in hand as he recorded Ao Feng's testimony.
Qin Guan had the arrivals wait outside, then went in to report at the desk. "Elder, the people from Great Origin Pavilion have been brought over."
Niu Youdao lowered his voice and asked, "What about the extra faction?"
Qin Guan said, "As instructed, those who are capable should bear more work. They have been handed over to Artifact Cloud Sect as well."
Niu Youdao gave a hum, set down his brush, and said to Ao Feng, who was being questioned, "All right. Go back to your post