Chapter 226: Chapter 213: Mirror Light Skill, Flowers in the Mirror! Is Lu Xuan the Culprit?

After Yuan Yang finished speaking, he did not pay attention to Tao Zhenbang’s intentions and directly addressed the people from the Bright Mirror Bureau behind him.

"Bring my things over."

Tao Zhenbang saw that Yuan Yang had no intention of explaining to him, so he restrained himself and silently watched his actions.

The scene just now was too blurred; even if a deity came, it wouldn’t be able to discern the identity of the murderer from the image.

Right in front of Tao Zhenbang, Yuan Yang received a small wooden box, then swiftly opened it.

The moment the small wooden box was opened, an incomparably pure Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi spread from the box.

It was a low-grade spiritual object!

Without hesitation, Yuan Yang extended a hand and consumed the low-grade spiritual object.

This low-grade spiritual object’s power was enough for him to perform the Mirror Light Skill twice.

The remaining two men were just enough for him to use the Mirror Light Skill on them.

An hour later, Yuan Yang withdrew his hands from the head of the last man.

What these two men could see was still as blurry as the previous man, unable to reveal the true face of the murderer.

"Alas, it’s still not working, I’ve already tried my best."

"These people’s Martial Arts Realm is too low, making them unable to withstand stronger powers."

"Otherwise, the image we could see would be much clearer."

"It wouldn’t be like now, where we can’t see the killer’s face at all."

Yuan Yang sighed slightly, realizing he had been overly hopeful.

Reasonably speaking, his Mirror Light Skill, even if unable to fully reveal the murderer’s true features, should at least show a rough outline.

In a situation like now, not to mention seeing anything; being able to discern him as a human, Yuan Yang had already tried his best.

Beside him, Tao Zhenbang, seeing Yuan Yang’s helpless expression, also looked displeased.

What does this mean?

Yuan Yang’s words clearly shift the blame onto him.

He’s basically saying, look at the people you’ve caught—they’re utterly useless.

The lead Blood Refining Realm martial artist, Wu Hui from the Luo Family, yet you have no leads about him. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"Mr. Yuan, what now? Don’t forget, His Majesty has issued a decree to thoroughly investigate this case."

"If the murderer is not found, it’s not only me who will be punished, but even your people from the Bright Mirror Bureau will be implicated."

Yuan Yang, hearing this, did not rebut Tao Zhenbang because he was indeed right.

"Don’t worry, my lord governor, actually I just discovered some clues."

"I found that the hilt of the murderer’s knife seems familiar."

"If I’m not mistaken, it’s something that should only exist in a specific place."

"And, the pattern on that hilt, though only partially displayed, I’m quite familiar with."

Yuan Yang’s words caused Tao Zhenbang’s face to tense as he recalled the scene just now.

That knife hilt’s shape was continually magnified in Tao Zhenbang’s mind.

The hilt had a partially visible pattern, showing just a corner of the upper left.

But, with Yuan Yang’s reminder, Tao Zhenbang suddenly noticed an anomaly.

This incomplete pattern seemed like an eye—specifically, the eye of a bird.

However, Tao Zhenbang only discovered this anomaly; beyond that, he couldn’t guess further.

Tao Zhenbang fixed his gaze on Yuan Yang, awaiting his next words.

"No one understands this bird’s eye better than us at the Bright Mirror Bureau."

"Our people at the Bright Mirror Bureau have had ample interaction with those folks."

After speaking, Yuan Yang paused, turned around to face Tao Zhenbang directly, and succinctly stated three words.

"Profound Bird Guard!"

However, to Yuan Yang’s surprise, Tao Zhenbang merely paused briefly upon hearing "Profound Bird Guard," without expressing shock.

Seeing this, Yuan Yang involuntarily smiled.

"I see, Governor; it seems you’re quite aware of things."

"If I’m not mistaken, that White Dao Prefecture envoy, Lu Xuan, definitely has something to do with this case."

In fact, regarding the murderer’s identity, some people could generally infer from Luo Jin’s actions.

And, as the governor of Anzhou, how could Tao Zhenbang not guess the murderer’s identity?

Yuan Yang, leading the Bright Mirror Bureau’s people, upon reaching Anzhou, thoroughly inspected the Luo Family’s ruins.

Then they investigated many things concerning Luo Jin.

Among those Luo Jin had provoked in his lifetime, the strongest martial artist was that envoy from the Profound Bird Guard, Lu Xuan from the White Dao Prefecture!

Tsk, tsk, Luo Jin spoke harshly, and just a day later, was suddenly killed.

Young people are truly fiery, with no intent of concealing it at all.

As for that envoy of the Profound Bird Guard, Lu Xuan, Yuan Yang also had people gather information about him.

As for Lu Xuan’s origins, they were completely unknown.

All Yuan Yang knew was that Lu Xuan was not just very young but also had an extremely powerful Martial Arts Realm.

Even among Prince An’s men, the martial artists with minor success in External Gang Grandmaster were slain by him.

If this information was true, Lu Xuan at least had the strength of the Outer Gang Grandmaster Great Success Realm.

"Mr. Yuan, if the situation involves the Profound Bird Guard, you better find more compelling evidence."

"Speculation is just speculation; it can’t directly convict the murderer."

After taking a breath, Tao Zhenbang spoke calmly.

Of course, Tao Zhenbang had a thought he didn’t voice—that was.

Since he killed Prince An’s man, Lu Xuan had been listed as the most untouchable person in all of Anzhou.

Who knows where Li Chengfeng found such an absolute force? It’s really too fierce.

This is beyond a dragon crossing the river; it’s as if a high, supreme deity descended, something none of them, these local folks, could provoke.

Seeing Tao Zhenbang’s fear, a hint of dissatisfaction flashed in Yuan Yang’s eyes.

"Hmph, Governor, while you fear the Profound Bird Guard, we at the Bright Mirror Bureau do not."

This old fox, so cautious—no wonder he became a governor of a state.

Turns out this old fox was just putting on an act for him earlier!

Tao Zhenbang did not get angry at Yuan Yang’s words, for he still needed this old guy to shoulder the case.

He himself had no wish to confront the monster Lu Xuan over the deceased Luo Jin.

Rather than offending the fierce Lu Xuan, he’d rather take the blame altogether.

His old bones couldn’t bear the ordeal of a young and fierce Martial Arts Grandmaster like Lu Xuan.

Tao Zhenbang had already made a wise decision internally, to ignore it, acting like he knew nothing.

"Alas, Mr. Yuan, you’ve misunderstood me."

"I am not one to harbor a murderer!"

"But if it’s just speculation without solid evidence, naturally, I can’t personally arrest that envoy, Lu Xuan."

"Rest assured, as long as you can provide more concrete evidence, even if I sacrifice my life, I’ll ensure the murderer is caught, upholding the name of our Great Xia’s laws."

Yuan Yang listened to Tao Zhenbang’s grand words and instead returned to a state of calm, with his heart at peace.

"Really?"

"Then, Governor, I’ll count on your support when the time comes."

"I need to take these people back to the capital to let the Director personally handle them."

"Governor, do you have any objections?"

A different light flickered in Yuan Yang’s eyes; his Mirror Light Skill couldn’t clearly reveal the murderer’s face.

Hence, he would ask the Director and the two deputy directors to personally intervene.

Their Mirror Light Skills were far superior to his, having reached the third level: Tracing the Origins!

Yuan Yang’s decision brought a trace of joy to Tao Zhenbang’s face, eliciting carefree laughter.

"Hahahahaha!"

"I have no objections, and I comply with Mr. Yuan’s arrangements!"

With someone willing to take the lead, Tao Zhenbang was delighted rather than resisting.