Chapter 2810: Slums, Different Worlds
Although the two of them did not think highly of Xu Zimo's abilities,
this was Yan Liben's order, and they would not disobey it.
Moreover, deep down, they certainly hoped Xu Zimo could succeed.
Once the dishes were served, Xu Zimo dug in with great gusto.
He had traveled through many worlds, but purely in terms of how delicious the food was, including its variety, this restaurant was absolutely one of a kind.
After eating, the three of them arrived at the site where the family had been massacred.
It was a row of eighteen connected residences.
All eighteen households were relatives.
The kind whose grandfathers had been blood brothers.
It appeared that these eighteen households had been quite well-off.
One could tell just from their homes and facades.
Their residences were all exceptionally imposing.
Though they still fell somewhat short compared to the grand estates of high officials and nobles,
their homes were by no means shabby.
They covered a vast area, with red brick walls and green tiles, laid out in perfect order.
Moreover, although the eighteen courtyards appeared separate and enclosed, they were actually one enormous whole.
Because all eighteen courtyards were connected.
Each was separated from the next by only a single perimeter wall.
And a doorway had been opened through the middle of each wall.
This arrangement was somewhat like a large traditional courtyard compound.
During the day, everyone could come and go between them.
At night, as long as the gates were locked, each became an independent household once more.
"Were these eighteen households very close?" Xu Zimo could not help asking.
Lu Chen and Lu Ling had investigated this before.
When the case had first occurred, the two of them had taken part in the investigation.
They understood