Zhang Yu waited a while before Xu Chengtong entered from outside. Reaching the seat, he bowed and said, "Inspector, Xu has thoroughly investigated that person."
He took a thick report from his star pouch and respectfully presented it.
Zhang Yu took it and looked it over. This report contained far more than what had been in the jade talisman last time.
Perhaps out of caution, the disciple who had sent the information last time had not explained certain matters too clearly. This time, however, every detail had been added.
These alone were sufficient evidence to prove that this person was connected to Cao Kang and had participated in the murder of numerous mystic cultivators.
After reading it, he closed the report and said, "Executive Xu has been diligent."
Xu Chengtong hurriedly bowed. Some excitement entered his voice as he said, "It was Inspector who gave Xu a chance to atone for his sins. If Xu still did not handle matters with care, how could I face my own conscience?"
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Yu said, "Executive Xu has worked hard as well. Rest for a few days. Set aside the remaining matters that need investigating for now and wait for my instructions."
Xu Chengtong's spirits rose. He knew there was surely more work to do, and quickly replied, "Yes, Xu shall await your instructions at any time." After bowing, he respectfully backed away and left.
Zhang Yu glanced at the report, then looked into the distance. Flowering trees swayed gracefully in the courtyard, their shadows below shifting without cease. Though the sparse, shattered flecks of light strove to gather, they could never come together. And the more luxuriantly the branches and leaves grew, the farther they stretched, reaching across the corridor and probing beneath the eaves.
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