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Chapter 2882

Framing and Shifting the Blame

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After reprimanding the Holy Sword Society and the people from the law enforcement team, Young Master Shui turned to Xu Huo. "Everyone from afar is a guest. We'll investigate the murder at the Exchange thoroughly. If you intend to stay in District 033, I guarantee we'll get to the bottom of this."

"If the investigation ultimately proves you had nothing to do with it, the District Government will provide you with appropriate compensation."

Compensation?

That was a pretty unpleasant thing to say. He'd killed so many Players in District 033, and now they were going to compensate him?

Young Master Shui cast a stern look at the few Players who looked disgruntled, and said in a mildly warning tone, "Do you have any evidence?"

The long-haired woman covered her mouth with one hand and leaned close to his ear, whispering something. No one else could hear her, but Young Master Shui's brow furrowed as he listened. "We'll talk about it later."

After the two finished talking, Young Master Shui's attitude remained unchanged. The law enforcement team needed no explanation, and the Holy Sword Society could only swallow its anger.

Young Master Shui clearly still had things to attend to. After giving his orders in a firm tone, he prepared to leave. Just then, Xu Huo, who had said nothing until now, suddenly spoke. "What a coincidence."

He raised his hand, revealing a round jade badge. The man who had been sitting in a flying vehicle some distance away instantly appeared beside him. After giving Xu Huo a once-over, he smiled. "So it's you!"

Recognizing Xu Huo, the man came forward familiarly and patted him on the shoulder. "I didn't expect to run into you again so soon. I was just thinking I'd invite you over to my place once you

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