Gang Baduo flew into a rage when Hu Xiaotian berated him in public. He was not afraid of Hu Xiaotian. Even if Hu Xiaotian was Great Kang's Prince of Suppressing the Sea, that did not give him the right to reprimand him. He took a step toward Hu Xiaotian. "I clearly saw that thief sneak into the tower. Why won't you search it? Are you afraid your conspiracy will be exposed?" He believed everything that had happened tonight was a trap.
Hu Xiaotian did not want to argue with Gang Baduo. Given Xima's and Gang Baduo's special status, he certainly could not arrest and interrogate them. Besides, there were many suspicious points about the incident, and neither of them had entered the Seven-Treasure Exquisite Tower.
Just then, Baobao came to Hu Xiaotian's side and whispered, "The people from the Black Hu Envoy Group are here."
Hu Xiaotian nodded and said to Fu Yuhong, "Commander Fu, I'd like to take these two away first. I'll take responsibility for tonight's incident and explain it to Her Highness and Mr. Hong myself."
Naturally, Fu Yuhong could hardly refuse. He said quietly, "Nothing could be better than having Your Highness handle this matter."
Hu Xiaotian smiled faintly and turned to Xima. "Please come with me, both of you!" Though Xima was unwilling to let it go, she understood that this was certainly not the time for a thorough investigation. For now, leaving the Heavenly Secrets Bureau was the only sensible course. Before departing, she could not help looking back at the Seven-Treasure Exquisite Tower. Doubts still lingered in her mind. Ever since the thief had entered, she had not seen him come out. He should still be inside.
"What did you lose?" Hu Xiaotian asked.
Neither Xima nor Gang Baduo answered. Hu Xiaotian gave