He Kao: "Hopefully so! Elder, I'd like to ask, how will the Magic Sect's Hall of Sect Rules handle this piece of material?"

Lin Qingshuang: "I've reviewed the material. With someone like Gu Yunteng, a major real estate developer having such experiences, I'm not surprised at all, and I suppose no one else would be too.

This material is a personal record, merely a clue rather than direct evidence, and still requires verification, like specific transaction records, and fund destinations... It's probably very difficult to verify now.

But this isn't something the Hall of Sect Rules needs to deal with; the Magic Sect's Hall of Sect Rules isn't an economic investigation department, nor a prosecutor's office, it only handles matters related to the Magic Sect or technique.

The reason I am presenting this material is merely to demonstrate that if Qian Guran disappears, Gu Yunteng is suspicious, not to investigate a case from twenty years ago.

I'll say Qian Guran gave me this material...you mentioned earlier that you prepared two hundred copies, intending to send them out, have you sent them?"

He Kao: "Not yet."

Lin Qingshuang: "You can go ahead and send them, express delivery will take time on the way, it won't affect me going to see Gu Yunteng. But I must remind you of one thing, no matter which units and departments you want to send them to, don't let anyone find out you are the sender.

If someone comes to door, whether from the prosecutor's office or public security bureau, even if official personnel come to seek information, hoping you will cooperate in the investigation, do not admit you are the sender.

Follow Qian Guran's instructions, firmly deny ever seeing this material, there was nothing in your father's safe related to this matter, and it has nothing to do with you!"

He Kao: "Even if law enforcement can't find the sender, Gu Yunteng can still suspect me."

Lin Qingshuang: "He may suspect, but it's different from officials being able to trace it. The original document is in my hands, the electronic version has been sent to the Hall of Sect Rules, all Magic Gate Elders can access it, what use is Gu Yunteng's suspicion?

But if enforcement can trace it, the nature changes when the material is linked to you.

In Qi Yuan City, Gu Yunteng can't dominate single-handedly, but he's still quite wealthy and influential, while he can't bribe everyone, he could possibly bribe a few policemen or similar enforcement officers.

Every place inevitably has its black sheep!

The simplest way for him to overturn this matter is to wait for the police to find the sender, and then manipulate the sender to admit deliberately fabricating the material. But doing this requires solid evidence proving who the sender is.

If it can be traced to you, he might bribe a few enforcement officers under the guise of cooperating with the investigation to have you taken beforehand, you can imagine what could happen.

I know their schemes to some extent. I'm not saying such a thing will absolutely happen, but you need to guard against it from the start."

He Kao: "Thank you elder for the reminder, I'll be careful... but from what you're saying, you're not against me sending out the material?"

Lin Qingshuang looked at him and said: "If this time Gu Yunteng indeed harmed Qian Guran, then it saves you the trouble, the Hall of Sect Rules won't let him go.

But if evidence proving he did anything to Qian Guran can't be found, I can't just act rashly on him either.

Your father suspected to be Hidden Moth, died unclearly back then, yet somehow left this material, you surely would suspect his death is related to Gu Yunteng.

You as his son, if I advise you to do nothing, wouldn't I be devoid of humanity? But no matter what you intend to do, first protect yourself, your father is gone, don't drag yourself in too."

He Kao: "Regardless, I still hope Old Qian is alright."

Lin Qingshuang: "If Gu Yunteng is responsible and can hand over the person, then results will be known tomorrow. If there are no results by tomorrow, then there are only two possibilities—

First, indeed he did it, but the person can no longer be handed over, and he is not willing to admit. This is the worst scenario, but the Magic Sect will pursue relentlessly.

Second, this matter is unrelated to him, Qian Guran vanished for another reason, and might return after a few days. You just wait."

But no matter what, you should stop intervening in Qian Guran's disappearance. Child, since you trust me, follow my advice."

He Kao nodded: "Alright, I will heed your advice."

Lin Qingshuang: "I'm about to be busy, so I won't keep you sitting long, you can head back. Drink up this cup of Chonghe Drink, then take six packs home, brew them like tea, one cup each morning and night.

Its primary effect is alleviating excessive fatigue, similar precautions as with taking Essence Nourishing Pill. Taking one Essence Nourishing Pill requires abstinence for seven days, while taking Chonghe Drink only requires abstinence on the day and following day."

He Kao: "Thank you elder for gifting this Spirit Medicine, I've been practicing the Eight Pieces of Brocade Old Qian taught me, and took an Essence Nourishing Pill the day before yesterday, can the Chonghe Drink be combined with Essence Nourishing Pill?"

Lin Qingshuang: "The day before yesterday? No problem, just don't drink Chonghe Drink on the day of taking Essence Nourishing Pill. But using the drink to alleviate is one thing, I advise you to have a few more relaxing bone massages over the next couple of days."

...

He Kao didn't take Gao Xue'e along to Fuchun Hall, he parked the car not far from Hengzhou City Public Security Bureau's entrance.

Gao Xue'e remained in the car, feeling somewhat uneasy, but the sign of the Public Security Bureau ahead and the still-lit lights offered her some sense of security.

While anxiously waiting, He Kao returned, opened the car door, got in, and started the car. Gao Xue'e was slightly surprised: "So soon, is there news from President Qian?"

Lin Qingshuang is known for her swift speech and actions, He Kao has been out much shorter than Gao Xue'e expected.

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