Shi Kun was displeased by Ji Xiaoxi’s statement. “Miss Ji, don’t you find your words incredibly meaningless?”

Ji Xiaoxi’s face reddened as she knew that her analysis had been far too vague. In truth, her medical knowledge told her that it was unlikely that the Evanescent Lotus could restore someone’s ki meridians, but she chose to present the possibility anyway, in order to help Zu An.

Before she could respond, Jiang Luofu cut in. “She’s doing her job by clearly listing the possibilities. Why are you saying that her words are meaningless?”

Shi Kun belatedly realized that Jiang Luofu was Ji Xiaoxi’s little aunt, and recoiled a little. He’d been too agitated by Ji Xiaoxi speaking up for Zu An, and had forgotten about their relationship. He quickly apologized. “Pardon me. I misspoke.”

“The two of you insist on your own statements. As there is no conclusive evidence, nor any eyewitnesses here to prove that either of you are right, I’m not in a good position to decide who is right. Therefore, the academy will launch a detailed investigation into this matter. We will especially examine the cause of death of those who lost their lives in the dungeon, their backgrounds, and who they associated with. I trust that the truth will come to light soon,” said Jiang Luofu in...