But... after losing two Ghost Constables, he had gradually realized that things were not so simple.
He had therefore planned to wait until several capable hands had dealt with their cases elsewhere, then have them investigate together.
As it happened, Cui Jiuyang and Master Tiger had come to the sanctuary. An idea had struck Lu Pan: a promising candidate for Ghost General and a descendant of Cui Chengshou-weren't these two even better choices?
Now, seeing the letter Master Tiger had sent, Lu Pan felt even more certain that his decision that day had been correct.
Especially the man with the Bone-Faced Figure mentioned in their report—Lu Pan already had some suspicions.
But... this matter had far-reaching implications. He still needed to report it to the Prefect of Mount Tai.
Holding the sheet of rice paper, he headed toward the Prefect of Mount Tai's hall, unsure whether he would be able to see him today.
Lately, it had become increasingly difficult to see the Prefect of Mount Tai. He was often not even at the sanctuary, and no one knew where he had gone or what he had been doing recently.
Lu Pan had followed the Prefect of Mount Tai for dozens of sixty-year cycles, yet this was the first time he had seen him pay so little attention to the affairs of the Underworld Office...
When he reached the entrance to the hall, he happened to meet Liu Yuanda, General of the Human Realm, coming out. After they exchanged greetings, Lu Pan asked, "General Liu, is the Prefect of Mount Tai here?"
General Liu said, "Judge Lu, he is indeed here, but..."
"But what?" Lu Pan asked.
General Liu said, "I am a rough man and don't know how to put it. Please go in and persuade the Prefect of