"Indeed, it was Zhou. May I ask what business brings you fellow Daoists here?"
Zhou Xun's tone was calm, as though he faced not enemies, but ordinary visitors.
The middle-aged man snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over Zhou Xun like a blade as he said icily:
"Zhou Xun, do you know why we have come?"
Zhou Xun smiled faintly, utterly composed. "I have never met you fellow Daoists before, so naturally I do not know!"
"I am Liu Feng, Warden of the Law Enforcement Hall of the Luo Yang Immortal Sect. I have come to investigate the murder of True Monarch Zhenhai of our sect, and I hope you will cooperate!"
"Prefect Zhou, I am Li Yuan, an officer of the Ministry of Punishments. This investigation has also received His Majesty's approval. I ask that you cooperate!"
At this moment, the white-haired old man beside them slowly spoke. He naturally understood Zhou Xun's standing in the Jin Court, and was therefore extremely courteous.
"Since that is the case, please come inside for a discussion," Zhou Xun said indifferently.
"Let's go!" The middle-aged man nodded, and they soon arrived at the reception hall together.
The group took their respective seats as host and guests, and only then did Zhou Xun speak.
"Fellow Daoist Liu, if there is anything you wish to know, feel free to ask!"
"May I ask where Prefect Zhou went after the Jin Yuan Pavilion exchange meeting?"
Liu Feng's eyes shone like torches as he fixed his gaze upon Zhou Xun, his voice carrying an oppressive force that brooked no doubt.
Zhou Xun's expression remained unchanged. With a faint smile, he said:
"After the exchange meeting ended, I left Jin Yuan Pavilion and returned directly to my cave abode. Along the way, I purchased some spirit materials. The