Vermillion Bird naturally did not want to question the credibility of her own Twenty-Eight Mansions, yet she found herself inclined to trust Zhao Changhe’s judgment. Perhaps it was because of Zhao Changhe’s track record of effectively solving cases, which had subconsciously instilled her with the idea that his assessments had merit to them.1

Upon deeper reflection, it became apparent that Zhao Changhe’s success in solving cases could not solely be attributed to his exceptional detective skills. While his deductive reasoning and attention to detail were commendable, his primary method of investigation involved predetermining a conclusion and then seeking confirmation.0

This approach could potentially lead him astray if he could not find sufficient evidence to support his initial conjecture. However, each time he pursued verification, the outcomes somehow aligned with his expectations, suggesting either a stroke of luck or an unusually sharp intuition.1

After a moment of hesitation, Vermillion Bird asked in a low voice, “So, what should we do now?”0

“I need to go somewhere. It’s best if you don’t do anything. You should just go back to the Pinghu Association and rest. If you’re...0