A Daoist priest asked, “Do you want to inspect the people passing by this area?”0

Pan Cuiqing said, “Sure, but let’s not bear high hopes for any results.”0

The Daoist priest was silent, knowing that it was indeed unlikely to find the killer in this manner. This place was located on the border between two states, close to Beimang Mountain. It was desolate and unpopulated without a set path to be taken. Thus, the killer could have easily left in any direction, presumably not leaving any traces behind. Inspecting the people passing by was merely a formality to close the case.0

Pan Cuiqing pondered for a moment before asking who Wan Xiuwu had interacted with recently. The Daoist priest answered his question, but there was nothing unusual.0

They were not afraid of a killer with a motive, such as killing for love, revenge, or wealth. What they were most afraid of was random homicide without any reason. Without a motive, it was difficult to determine the killer’s next target,...0