Chapter 0029 – What We Should Be Afraid Of – Absolute Returns

“Didn’t harbor him? Then why did you find him not guilty?” Jian Wuji pressed on step by step.

“The subordinate …… subordinate is following the rules.” Zhong Hua said.

“Rules? What rules?” Jian Wuji laughed coldly, “Could it be that the rules of the Yellow Springs Pavilion are to harbor criminals?”

“The subordinate …… subordinate does not dare.” Zhong Hua was trembling with fear.

“You don’t dare? I see that you have a lot of guts!” Jian Wuji angrily rebuked, “Let me ask you, did you receive favors from the Liang Family?”

“The subordinate …… subordinate did not!” Zhong Hua hurriedly denied it.

“No? Do you dare to swear?” Jian Wuji forced the question.

“Subordinate …… subordinate ……” Zhong Hua stammered, not daring to swear.

“What? Don’t dare to swear? It seems that you have a weak heart.” Jian Wuji laughed coldly, “Let me tell you, I’ve already investigated you, you didn’t receive any benefits from the Liang family at all.”

“How did you …… you know?” Zhong Hua was shocked when he heard this.

“How I know, you don’t need to care.” Jian Wuji said, “Let me ask you again, why are you harboring Liang Hu?”

“I ……” Zhong Hua hesitated for a moment and finally told the truth, “Liang Hu threatened me that he would kill my sister if I did not acquit him.”

“What?” The crowd was in an uproar.

“Zhong Hua, you …… are confused!” Qu Ming said painfully, “How could you do such a thing just for your sister?”

“Investigator Qu, I …… can’t help it!” Zhong Hua said in tears, “My sister is my only relative, I can’t let anything happen to her!”

“You ……” Qu Ming was too angry to speak.

“Zhong Hua, don’t worry, I will help you with your sister’s matter.” Jian Wuji said, “I’ve already sent someone to protect your sister, she’s safe now.”

“Really?” Zhong Hua was overjoyed when he heard this.

“Of course it’s true.” Jian Wuji said, “I’m as good as my word.”

“Many thanks, Pavilion Master! Many thanks, Pavilion Master!” Zhong Hua was so grateful that he fell to his knees and kowtowed to Jian Wuji.

“Get up.” Jian Wuji helped him up and said, “You were also trying to protect your family, there are extenuating circumstances, so I won’t hold you responsible.”

“Many thanks, Pavilion Master! Many thanks, Pavilion Master!” Zhong Hua once again kowtowed and thanked him.

“However, you must also remember that if you encounter this kind of thing again in the future, you must report to me in time.” Jian Wuji said, “I will protect your safety and won’t let you suffer any harm.”

“Yes, Pavilion Master!” Zhong Hua hurriedly agreed.

“Alright, this matter, let’s call it a day.” Jian Wuji said, “Now, I announce that the Lianghu case, will be reopened, Zhong Hua, you will continue to be responsible for investigating this case, make sure to find out the truth, and bring all those involved to justice!”

“Yes, Pavilion Master!” Zhong Hua led the way.

“Investigator Qu, do you have anything else to say?” Jian Wuji turned his head to Qu Ming and asked.

“Pavilion Master, although you’re doing this to uphold justice, it will also discredit the Yellow Springs Pavilion.” Qu Ming said, “In the future, who will still believe in the Yellow Springs Pavilion’s judgment?”

“I believe that as long as we are impartial and uphold justice, the prestige of the Yellow Springs Pavilion will definitely grow.” Jian Wuji said, “As for those who don’t believe in the Yellow Springs Pavilion, we don’t have to pay any attention to them because they don’t deserve our protection at all.”

“Pavilion Master, you are right.” Qu Ming nodded and said, “My subordinate has been taught.”

“Alright, everyone disperse.” Jian Wuji waved his hand and said.

The crowd dispersed, leaving Qu Ming alone, still standing in place, as if he had something he wanted to say but didn’t dare to open his mouth.

“Investigator Qu, do you have anything else?” Jian Wuji asked.

“Pavilion master, subordinate …… subordinate just wants to know, why are you doing this?” Qu Ming hesitated for a moment and finally asked the question in his heart.

“Why?” Jian Wuji smiled and said, “Because, I don’t want the Yellow Springs Pavilion, to turn into a place that hides dirt.”

“Subordinate understands.” Qu Ming nodded and turned to leave.

“Investigator Xu.” Jian Wuji called out to Xu Dalong.

“Subordinate is.” Xu Dalong hurriedly answered.

“You will now go and arrest Liang Tai, the Hundred Blade Ghost, on the charge of intimidating and threatening the Yellow Springs Pavilion Investigating Officer.” Jian Wuji said.

“Yes, Pavilion Master.” Xu Dalong led the order and left.

“Investigator Qu, you don’t have to worry, I won’t let Liang Tai harm Zhong Hua’s sister.” Jian Wuji said, “I will send someone to protect her safety.”

“Many thanks, Pavilion Master.” Qu Ming said gratefully.

“Alright, you go and get busy.” Jian Wuji said.

Qu Ming turned to leave, his heart mixed.

He had originally thought that Jian Wuji was just a milquetoast brat and was not to be feared at all.

But now it seems that he was wrong.

This young man, not only is he powerful, but he is also thoughtful and ruthless, and is by no means easy to deal with.

“It seems that the days to come will not be peaceful.” Qu Ming secretly said in his heart.

“Do you guys think that I’m joking?” Jian Wuji looked at the backs of the departing crowd, the corner of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a cold smile, “Let me tell you, I’m a man of my word!”

“I, Jian Wuji, am most unafraid of trouble!”

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