Clue
In Yeya Prefecture, the Daoist who had delivered orders to Hong Yuanqiu that day appeared at Zhang Yu's residence.
He pushed open the stone cabinet in the room, revealing Ding Xuanping's remains within.
When Zhang Yu had returned from Kui Lodge Earth Star, he had already brought them back with him and informed the Profound Court during his earlier report. As for the one left on Frost Star, it had merely been a false corpse. Whether it was destroyed or discarded would make no difference.
Looking at the remains, the Daoist sighed. "It is indeed Fellow Daoist Ding. Fellow Daoist Ding was the most outstanding talent of his sect and the hope for its revival. What a pity, what a pity.
"His sect has been searching for his whereabouts all these years, yet they have never found anything. On their behalf, I must thank Inspector Zhang."
Zhang Yu said, "We are fellow cultivators. There is no need for thanks."
The Daoist said, "I will now take Fellow Daoist Ding's remains back." With a push of his hand, he closed the stone cabinet again, then stored it in his star pouch.
Zhang Yu said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, can any clues be found from Fellow Daoist Ding's remains?"
Daoist Shi said gravely, "We can only do our utmost to try. If matters are as Inspector Zhang has surmised, then it will be difficult to uncover anything further. Rest assured, Inspector Zhang, whatever the outcome, we will give you an answer."
Zhang Yu nodded. "Then I leave it to you."
Daoist Shi made a Daoist salute and said, "Inspector Zhang, I have been away for a long while and must return to deliver my report. I shall take my leave."
Zhang Yu said, "Safe travels, Fellow Daoist."
Daoist Shi nodded to him,