Wuxia: Start with max-level Nine Yang Divine Skill

"From now on," Han Wenyuan said, his gaze sweeping over the group, "everyone must travel in pairs!"

Never give the murderer the chance to kill alone; even if they can still harm others, there will always be someone nearby to shout and warn them.

Especially those around Master Mu and Third Master Mu, there can be no more mishaps!

Master Mu was murdered while walking alone in the garden.

Grandpa Mu's face was bitter, and the sorrow of a hero growing old welled up in his heart.

"I never imagined... that my Mu brothers, who have dominated the world for generations, would be unable to walk alone in their own garden, lest they be harmed."

The two remaining brothers were filled with resentment and frustration, but could only grit their teeth and bear it.

The atmosphere in the garden was heavy, as if frozen.

Just then, a servant from the Mu family rushed over, his face showing a hint of excitement.

"Reporting to Master, Third Master, and all esteemed gentlemen!"

We've been inquiring about witnesses as Lord Han instructed... We have news! A servant from the Liu family next door says he saw the murderer!

Everyone's spirits lifted, as if they had seen a glimmer of light in endless darkness!

Where is that person?

"Grandpa Mu asked urgently."

Han Wenyuan pressed for the crucial question: "When did you see the murderer?"

Li Fu also paid attention to this issue. The time frame in which the murderer broke in and committed the crime is related to the alibi, which is very important for solving the case.

The servant hurriedly replied.

"It was...it was last night!"

The servant was terrified. He was so distracted during his work that he kept making mistakes. Only when questioned by his master did he reveal the truth... He was now in the servants' quarters of the Liu household.

Li Fu immediately replied.

"Was it when the murderer attacked Master Mu last night that he saw it?"

"No matter when, as long as I see the killer, that's enough. The killer might have been unaware of being watched and perhaps revealed crucial features, even...their face!"

"That's right."

"--not good!"

Han Wenyuan was initially delighted, but his expression changed drastically, and he shouted.

"Last night, a black-clad assassin silenced Cheng Yi, proving that the descendants of the Evil Blade have many henchmen and spies. This matter has probably already spread throughout the Liu family and you have all found out about it."

The descendant of the Evil Blade might be watching the Mu family's every move. If he finds out, he might silence them! Hurry!

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines; saving lives was as urgent as putting out a fire!

The only clue must not be lost!

In an instant, several figures leaped from the ground, each displaying their lightness skills, and rushed straight towards the Liu residence next door!

The two elders of the Mu family are advanced in years, and their lightness skills are no longer what they used to be.

Duan Gang's martial arts are fierce and powerful, but lightness skills are not his forte.

Li Fu possessed profound Nine Yang True Qi but lacked any lightness skill; he could only rely on brute force to run, falling far behind.

Only Han Wenyuan, with his lithe and graceful figure like a willow catkin in the wind, possessed superb lightness skills and took the lead.

Li Fu had barely run halfway when he heard Han Wenyuan's furious roar from the direction of the Liu residence: "Damn it—!"

An ominous premonition instantly gripped everyone!

Li Fu hurriedly urged his feet forward again.

When he arrived at the room where the servants of the Liu family lived, the stench of blood had already filled the air.

The servant who might have seen the murderer's face lay sprawled on the communal bed, his neck twisted at an eerie angle, his throat shattered, his death a gruesome sight.

He was clearly killed by a single palm strike!

Han Wenyuan's face was ashen, and his fists were clenched tightly.

A chill ran through everyone; it was too late!

The newly ignited hope was ruthlessly extinguished!

The master of the Liu family arrived with trepidation. He was also a local gentry, but how could he compare to the Mu family? He first expressed his condolences to the two elders of the Mu family before cautiously speaking.

"Two old heroes, and several dukes."

…Although my servant is dead… he mentioned it to someone before he died…

He said that when he saw the murderer climbing over the wall last night, he glanced at him from the side. He was tall and imposing. Although he was too far away to see clearly, he felt that the murderer had a majestic and fierce look on his face, thick eyebrows, and a terrifying aura.

…He was so scared he couldn't sleep a wink all night…

Although it's not much, it's better than having no new clues at all.

"What a pity! If the person were still alive, and the county court painter had asked more detailed questions, he could have drawn a fairly accurate portrait of the murderer. This case... sigh!"

Han Wenyuan's face showed resentment and anger; how could a renowned constable, famous throughout the province, be so thoroughly mocked?

"I will personally bring this remnant of the evil blade to justice!"

He gritted his teeth and said.

Two more clues emerged: tall, thick eyebrows, and a stern, menacing appearance.

Li Fu's gaze naturally fell on Duan Gang once again.

Coincidentally, Duan Gang matched all of these characteristics.

Duan Gang's face also turned ugly because the clues had gone cold. He keenly noticed Li Fu's gaze, turned his head sharply, and shot out a sharp, cold light in his eyes, filled with anger at being offended.

"Hey kid! What are you staring at me for?! Do you suspect I, Duan Gang, am the murderer?!"

Li Fu said calmly, "Officer Duan is overthinking it."

"You are tall and imposing, and your anger at the destruction of the clues just now drew attention. Is it any wonder you took a second look?"

This conversation immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Han Wenyuan first glanced at Li Fu, then at Duan Gang, sizing him up. Uncle Mu and Third Master Mu couldn't help but look at Duan Gang.

Upon seeing this, a strange feeling inevitably crossed my mind.

Indeed, the physique of Constable Duan, his thick eyebrows, and his imposing appearance... all vaguely matched the eyewitness description.

However, these characteristics are not uncommon among people in the underworld; perhaps even a bandit leader on the roadside looks like this.

Moreover, as a renowned constable, Duan Gang was not suspected by the public.

Grandpa Mu quickly smoothed things over: "There are quite a few tall, imposing men in the martial arts world."

Duan, the head constable, is renowned throughout the state, having solved countless cases. Who in the martial arts world doesn't admire him? How could he be the murderer!

Brother Li had no such intention, Chief Constable Duan, please calm down.

Everyone else chimed in with agreement.

"Not bad, not bad."

Duan Gang snorted coldly, his face dark, and he remained silent, but his anger was clearly not over.

Li Fu continued.

"The murderer made a wild claim that he would kill all four old heroes of the Mu family within three days."

As long as we don't make mistakes, they'll get anxious if things don't go smoothly. And when they get anxious, they'll reveal their weaknesses, which we can then exploit.

"I believe that even when we travel in pairs, we should always be wary of each other!"

This is not to doubt your character, but rather...

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Who knows, could that 'accomplice' be the murderer in disguise?"

Perhaps the murderer also ambushed and killed the two old heroes in the same way.

When Li Fu was halfway through his sentence, a fierce glint appeared in Duan Gang's eyes again, as if he was about to explode.

But when he heard the second half of the sentence about the possibility of disguise, which was reasonable and well-founded, he was speechless and could only suppress his anger, his face becoming even uglier.

Grandpa Mu's eyes lit up, and he nodded emphatically.

The possibility that the killer was in disguise cannot be ruled out.

"Brother Li is absolutely right. Let's do it that way. Better safe than sorry!"

Everyone agreed.

In this perilous moment, no amount of caution is excessive.

Han Wenyuan said, "Gentlemen, come closer. Let's agree on a secret code that only we can know, to verify our identities."

Li Fu glanced at the corpse of the servant who had just died, frowned, and then walked over.