Chapter 109: Hei Wan Investigates (1/2)

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 deep.' 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.

”This was very unfortunate, but we don't know why it happened.” Li Peng spoke.

”Hmm, is that all you have to say? You don't have any potential suspects?” Hei Wan questioned.

”No, madam. We still have to investigate to get an idea.” Li Peng answered nervously.

~harrumph~

”Have you become dull after coming to the Northern Town, Li Peng? Do you even know why I'm here?” Hei Wan questioned further, with a harrumph.

”No… no. I thought you were just passing by.” Li Peng spoke hurriedly.

A sharp expression appeared in Hei Wan's face that was hidden by the veil, yet it could still be felt by Li Peng.

”If I was passing through, where would I be going to from here? TO THE FOREST?” Hei Wan chided.

”I'm here to investigate the reports of the disappearances and other incidents that have recently happened, You buffoon.” Hei Wan declared.

”Ah yes, madam. This servant's mind has become muddled with age and could not think properly.” Li Peng hurriedly apologized while bowing.

~Hmmphm~

”Can't you tell, the person who did this is most likely the same person who is responsible for the disappearances.” Hei Wan spoke.

”They are?” Li Peng asked, with a dumbfounded expression.

Li Peng honestly had little idea of what had happened in the town these days. While he had known about the incidents and had asked the town head about it, the answer that he got from him was completely different.