Hundred Flower Tower in Town of Clouds
Chu Li and Han Fei sat opposite each other at a table by the window on the third floor.
Han Fei was still dressed in a blue shirt and looked elegant. He picked up a silver cup and took a sip, "I've asked around, Imperial Inspector Hu has indeed been missing for three days."
Chu Li also picked up a cup and took a sip, "What else?"
"It seems like he suddenly disappeared from his home. No one saw clearly who took him away. They only know that the next morning, the Imperial Inspector's wife realized that there was no one beside her. She was sleeping like a log and did not hear any movement. "
"Was it Mayor Guo who did it?"
"I don't think so." Han Fei frowned and said, "Everyone in Town of Clouds knows that Mayor Guo and Imperial Inspector Hu are not on good terms. The two of them fight all day long. Mayor Guo advocates law above all and no one can go against it. Imperial Inspector Hu advocates law above all and is lenient."
"Lenient?" Chu Li smiled, "I heard that he is a righteous person."
"He is righteous to his colleagues but he is lenient to the people under him." Han Fei pouted and said, "I don't like this guy. Saying that he loves the people like his own children, I think he's just asking for a favor!"
"Asking for a favor …" Chu Li nodded.
Han Fei said, "Logically speaking, no one will kill such a person. At least I know that people in the martial arts world won't touch him. As for Mayor Guo, it's unlikely. After all, the conflict between the two is public. If something happens, he will be the first suspect!"
"What about a spur of the moment?"
"Then it's just a fight," Han Fei shook his head and said, "Mayor Guo's backing is strong. He's not afraid of Imperial Inspector Hu, there's no need to kill him."
Chu Li said, "Seems like it's a mess."
"I invited Mayor Guo over," Han Fei smiled and said, "You'll know once you ask."
"Seems like the Jiang Chuan Alliance has a close relationship with Mayor Guo," Chu Li frowned.
Han Fei smiled and said, "Brother Chu, what are you thinking? I won't collude with the authorities. It's just a normal social interaction … Although Mayor Guo is a strict person, he follows the rules. Unlike Imperial Inspector Hu who seems to be lenient but doesn't follow the rules."
Chu Li frowned and looked at him, "Brother Luo, this can't be your doing, right?"
"What are you talking about?" Han Fei waved his hand and laughed, "I understand what I can and can't do, and I won't make things difficult for you, Brother Chu!"
"That's good." Chu Li nodded and said, "The disappearance of the Imperial Inspector is not a small matter, but Mayor Guo did not report it. No matter what, it's a dereliction of duty."
"Mayor Guo, you must have your reasons," Han Fei said with a smile.
Chu Li looked at him and shook his head helplessly.
The Jiang Chuan Alliance's influence had expanded to the White Cloud City. Han Fei wanted to carry out drastic reforms and integrate all the sects and businesses. He needed the support of the government, so it was inevitable that he had a good relationship with Mayor Guo.
Han Fei was extremely intelligent and would not lose his sense of propriety. Chu Li was very relieved.
The sound of footsteps could be heard as a middle-aged man in purple slowly walked up the stairs. He glanced at the third floor, his long face solemn and dignified.
His figure was as straight as a spear. As he walked, every step he took seemed to be very careful, as if he was walking on thin ice. His steps were slow and calm, as if he was walking according to a certain rhythm, giving off a sense of power.
Chu Li sized up the middle-aged man.
Han Fei stood up, closed fist saluted and smiled, "Mayor Guo, please come in!"
The middle-aged man in purple nodded with a solemn face and closed fist saluted. When he came closer, he looked at Chu Li.
Han Fei smiled, "Mayor Guo, this is Chu Li, Brother Chu. I'm sure Mayor Guo has heard of Brother Chu's name."
Chu Li closed fist saluted and smiled, "Greetings, Mayor Guo!"
"Oh, Chief Chu, nice to meet you." Guo Zaixing closed fist saluted, his face was still solemn, "Chief Chu is a very busy man, why do you have the time to come to the White Cloud City?"
Chu Li smiled, "I'm sure Mayor Guo understands."
Guo Zaixing frowned and said, "What do you mean?"
"It's about Imperial Inspector Hu," Chu Li smiled and looked at him, "Mayor Guo, are you still going to play dumb?"
Guo Zaixing sneered, "As expected of the High Duke's Public House!"
The relationship between the High Duke's Public House and the Mayor was not harmonious, both of them restricted each other.
Chu Li came to the White Cloud City openly and wanted to pursue the matter of Imperial Inspector Hu, how could Guo Zaixing give him face? Even if Chu Li was the famous Chief of the Glory's Will Courtyard, he was not afraid.
Chu Li said, "Mayor Guo, let's sit down and talk."
Guo Zaixing sat down, picked up the silver cup and drank it in one gulp.
Chu Li said, "The matter of Imperial Inspector Hu's disappearance can't be suppressed anymore, the Fairy's Capital already knows."
Guo Zaixing frowned and did not say a word.
It seemed that nothing could be hidden in the city, his effort was wasted.
Chu Li said, "Everyone suspects that it was done by Mayor Guo."
"Hmph!" Guo Zaixing sneered.
Chu Li smiled, "I know that Mayor Guo suppressed the news for Imperial Inspector Hu's sake, too bad you couldn't suppress it."
"Someone is deliberately spreading the news!" Han Fei said.
Guo Zaixing frowned and looked at Han Fei.
"This news has already spread yesterday," Han Fei said, "I'm just afraid that Imperial Inspector Hu is now in danger."
Guo Zaixing's face was gloomy, "Who did it?"
Han Fei shook his head, "It's mysterious, there hasn't been any clues."
"If it's not Mayor Guo, then I'm relieved," Chu Li said, "But Mayor Guo, please be careful."
"Come if you have the guts!" Guo Zaixing said coldly, "What do I have to be afraid of!"
Chu Li said, "I didn't expect Mayor Guo to be a soldier."
Guo Zaixing scoffed, "These rascals don't dare to come openly, I guess Imperial Inspector Hu is still alive, it depends on the High Duke's Public House!"
The most powerful force in the Town of Clouds was the High Duke's Public House, even if the High Duke's Public House did not have anyone in the city on the surface, they had a lot of spies in the dark, they could only rely on the High Duke's Public House to save Imperial Inspector Hu, others could not be relied on.
Even the newly emerged Jiang Chuan Alliance, in terms of the depth of their spies, they were still inferior to the High Duke's Public House, after all, the High Duke's Public House had hundreds of years of accumulation, their roots were already deeply rooted, many spies would never think of it.
Chu Li shook his head, "Imperial Inspector Hu is dead!"
The spies of the High Duke's Public House did not have any news, so he used Han Fei's Jiang Chuan Alliance, plus Guo Zaixing's, all three had no news, it was a little strange.
He had already used the All-Seeing Heaven and Earth Skill, he did not sense Imperial Inspector Hu, he was already dead.
The death of a city's Imperial Inspector, this was definitely not a small case, if he could not investigate it clearly, he would not be able to explain to the Secret Guardians Hall.
Moreover, this happened under the rule of the Yi Public House, if they could not solve the case and catch the murderer, the High Duke's Public House's prestige would be gone, many of the Mayors and Imperial Inspectors would be in danger, their hearts would be unsettled.
Han Fei said, "Mayor Guo, did Imperial Inspector Hu offend anyone recently?"
"Offended anyone …" Guo Zaixing thought for a while, then shook his head, "It's been very peaceful recently, because of the Eldest Master's wedding, everyone is very quiet."
"With the three of us together, we still can't find the murderer?" Han Fei said in disbelief, "Who exactly is it, to be so omnipotent!"
Chu Li frowned and did not say a word.
This was the troublesome part of martial arts masters.
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