When Shao Tong returned, everything in the room was as it had been. With a broom for support, Jiang Cheng and Shao Tong worked together to lower Zhang Qizheng's body.
"Only his neck was broken, which would have killed him instantly. There are no signs of a struggle on his body. Given Zhang's alertness and skill, the chances of a successful sneak attack were slim. So I think the killer must have been someone he knew. If someone familiar suddenly attacked him, he wouldn't have had time to react." Shao Tong crouched beside the body and analyzed the scene. "There aren't many people Old Zhang would let his guard down around. It's only you few—and Yao Shunyu, barely."
Jiang Cheng reached out and closed the eyes of Zhang Qizheng, who had died with them open. He looked at the old man who, not long ago, had promised to take good care of Li Bai, and felt a heaviness in his heart. He couldn't help thinking of the Lin siblings, Lin Muyun and Lin Muwan. The situation was still complicated, but he had begun to piece things together.
Suddenly, the fat man's voice came from the courtyard. He sounded excited. Shao Tong instinctively started toward the door. "Yao Shunyu must have woken up."
Jiang Cheng stopped him and said seriously, "Don't tell anyone about Yao Shunyu. Zhu Jie and Tang Qisheng can't be trusted either. They're hiding something from us."
After a moment's thought, Shao Tong furrowed his brows. "You mean... Yao Shunyu isn't the only one who infiltrated the group?"
"I'm not sure, but it's better to be safe than sorry. You're right: Lu Qin and you are only the first wave. The Night Watch must have more up their sleeve, and they may well have a way to counter