After reading Luo Xiju's analysis, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Tang Hanpei's mouth. "So it was him," he murmured.
The image of a slender young man surfaced in his mind. During his time in Luoyou City, that young man had left the deepest impression on him. The maker of the Digital Series Cards, with a subordinate capable of building the Starfish Fortress-both held considerable appeal for him. Without the Starfish Fortress's power, he could not have killed Qiao Yuan.
"My lord, this is the intelligence concerning Tan Yuwen." Shao Xue respectfully handed him a card.
She had never understood why her lord attached such importance to Tan Yuwen. He had begun secretly gathering every scrap of intelligence about her several years ago, when he had been no more than the academy's director of academic affairs.
"Mm." Tang Hanpei took the card, placed it in the Card Film Player, and began reviewing it. His eyes suddenly blazed.
Shao Xue's breath caught. Having served her lord for so long, she knew he must have discovered something unusual.
Switching off the Card Film Player, Tang Hanpei closed his eyes and sank into thought, his right hand unconsciously stroking the black notebook before him. After a long while, his eyes suddenly opened.
Shao Xue's heart tightened. She lowered her head and bowed slightly, awaiting his orders.
"I have a task for you," Tang Hanpei said calmly.
"Yes!" Shao Xue answered without the slightest hesitation.
"Do you remember the investigation I asked you to conduct into the Federation's better-known card machinery experts?" Tang Hanpei asked softly.
"I do," Shao Xue replied. "The intelligence department has continued investigating them all these years. However, since you issued no further instructions, we haven't taken any action."
"Well done." Tang Hanpei smiled in approval. Shao Xue