Only after they had flown far away did Xiao Hua withdraw the Buddhist consciousness he had left at the Reception Platform. A trace of luck still lingered in his heart, hoping that at the very last moment before his departure, he might find some sign of the murderer.
Yet he was still disappointed! The murderer had acted with utmost care, leaving behind not the slightest trace. Having struck once, they had departed without a shred of attachment. How could they possibly let Ziming and the others, who had only come to their senses afterward and arrived late, discover any clues?
Seeing the faint grief on Ziming's face, Xiao Hua said quietly, "Ziming, things have already come to this. No matter how much we think about it, it is useless. This Xiao may have only met Master Ke Qin for the first time, but the master's character has left an indelible impression upon Xiao Mao's heart. What we must do is pull ourselves together, find the true culprit as soon as possible, and avenge him!"
"Alas." Ziming sighed upon hearing this. "Who the murderer is truly remains bewildering and impossible to determine! But just now, I considered it. In truth... the master may not have been unable to write down the murderer's name or more clues. Look at Master Ke Qin's calm expression, Young Master Xiao. It was as though everything had been within his expectations. Perhaps he never even intended for others to avenge him..."
"Hiss~ Isn't that exactly so?!" Xiao Hua's heart jolted. "Wasn't it precisely like that? That day... Master Ke Qin entrusted the entire legacy of a Soul Refining Master to me for no reason at all. He had clearly sensed something, yet he never once mentioned having this Xiao avenge him! And at that time... he