“Evidence? What evidence?” A small, almost scornful smile crossed Xiao Yang’s lips. He did not mind Ye Qing monologuing for a bit because he needed time to recover, and because he was waiting for something.1

“One, Qing Kui had called out to his junior brother moments before his death. Since he’s an Astral Refiner, his junior brother can’t be too far behind. Can you guess who’s the only other Astral Refiner in Anyang besides Qing Kui? Two, you showed up the day after Qing Kui was dead. Well ain’t that a coincidence? Three, you, a mighty Patrolman of Luo Shui, acted like I was your long lost lover during our first meeting even though I’m just a small fry. While I believe in love at first sight and the like, you were just a little too passionate in your attempt to buddy up with me. And what do we call people who buddy up to you for no apparent reason whatsoever? A person with an ulterior motive!”0

Ye Qing raised his fourth finger and continued, “Four, Chief Ling is a careful and steadfast man. If he ordered you to accompany me on the investigation, he would definitely inform me about...0