Chapter 109 - Hei Wan Investigates
The guards gulped for a moment before responding.
"He was discovered hiding within the Town Head’s bedroom, unconscious. The supervisor has ordered for us to take him to the healers so that he can be checked and treated for any injuries." One of the Guards respectfully spoke.
"You won’t be doing that. He doesn’t have any injuries." Hei Wan spoke.
The guards felt stressed upon hearing Hei Wan’s words. They could not decide whose ordures to listen to the Supervisors or high official Hei Wan’s.
"But... But madam, we have been ordered." The second guard spoke after gathering a little bit of courage.
Hei Wan’s presence turned grim as she spoke again.
"You dare defy my orders? Just do as I say. I’ll question this boy myself later." Hei Wan ordered.
"Yes, Madam." The Guards responded with fear in their voice.
The guards then put Lin Mu down on the side of a wall and guided Hei Wan inside the office. Lin Mu let out a sigh as he propped himself against the wall in a more comfortable manner.
’Seems like it’s going according to the plan. Now I just have to wait.’ Lin Mu thought.
"But what is Hei Wan’s actual identity, such that she’s actually able to exert her influence and command the guards." Lin Mu muttered to himself.
Inside the town head’s office, Hei Wan was looking at the corpses that were lying on the ground. Although she had already seen them before, seeing them again was nothing less than impactful.
’Lin Mu must’ve been really enraged to crush the Town Head’s skull like that. We need to investigate this in depth.’ Hei Wan thought.
"So this is the town head and the Vice captain Han Lei." Hei Wan spoke.
"Yes, madam." The Guard replied.
Hei Wan nodded and gestured for them to continue. The guard then brought her to the bedroom where the supervisor Li Peng and a few more guards were waiting for her. Li Peng looked at the face of Hei Wan that was hidden behind a veil and showed a mild smile.
"Greetings, madam Hei Wan." Li Peng greeted respectfully while cupping his hands.
"Greetings. So what is this that I’m witnessing the first day I enter the Northern town." Hei Wan spoke in a cold tone.
Sweat appeared on Li Pen’s forehead upon hearing Hei Wan’s words, and he seemed to have become a little alarmed. He took a deep breath before speaking.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.
"This was very unfortunate, but we don’t know why it happened." Li Peng spoke.
"Check the office and the bedroom. Find out what’s missing and make a list." Li Peng ordered to the guards.
"YES, SIR!" The guards responded in unison before scurrying to carry out Li Peng’s orders.
Hei Wan nodded in acknowledgment and allowed the guards to do their work. She then turned to Li Peng and looked at him.
"What do we know about the boy?" Hei Wan questioned.
"We found him unconscious and hiding in a corner of the bedroom. He was part of a night vigil that was organized by the residents of the eastern district. They were asked to come report to the town head." Li Peng answered.
"Anything else, I should know?" Hei Wan reiterated.
Li Peng gulped and took a deep breath, showing his hesitation. Hei Wan noticed this and wondered what it was about.
"Go on, you can speak freely." Hei Wan spoke.
"Forgive this servant for his insolence." Li Peng apologized in anticipation.
"I know the boy. He’s named Lin Mu, and I’ve met him before once." Li Peng spoke.
Hei Wan narrowed her eyes upon hearing Li Peng’s words.
’Li Peng has met Lin Mu before? But how? Lin Mu didn’t tell us about that.’ Hei Wan wondered.
"So where and how did you meet Lin Mu?" Hei Wan asked.
"This servant met the boy, Lin Mu, a little over two months ago. He was punished for causing losses in the orchard, and his property was seized in compensation. Later on, he had a conflict with a man named Yuan Tu, and I resolved the conflict." Li Peng answered.
This information was completely new to Hei Wan and made her wonder what other things about Lin Mu were hidden.
"Explain to me in detail." Hei Wan ordered.
Following Hei Wan’s orders, Li Peng began to explain the string of events from the very start. How Lin Mu worked in the orchards, the accident, the conflict, him being kicked out of the town; him returning and getting in conflict with Yuan Tu, and finally Yuan Tu being punished.
While Hei Wan showed nothing on her face, currently she was feeling very shocked internally. She had not expected for Lin Mu to be a normal commoner just two months ago.
"How did he become such a strong cultivator in a short span of time?" Hei Wan muttered.
’If this is true then, his background must be nothing to scoff at. Anyone that can allow a commoner like him to progress so fast must be an incredible master. Just the resources required must be immense.’ Hei Wan tough.
Li Peng then gulped and spoke.
"Does mistress also think that this boy, Lin Mu, is suspicious?" Li Peng asked.