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"Hmm." Xiao Ran suddenly came back to her senses and nodded slightly in response.

After leaving the house, Duan Li immediately began to search around, but he never strayed more than ten steps from Xiao Ran.

Xiao Ran returned to the ancient well, for no other reason than that fireflies gathered there in great numbers, and she was afraid of the dark.

Actually, she wasn't originally such a timid and dark-fearing person, but ever since she died on a snowy night in her previous life, she has become afraid of both the cold and the dark.

She gently adjusted her clothes and sat down by the well for a short rest.

After completing the investigation, Duan Li slowly walked over and sat down next to Xiao Ran.

The area around the ancient well, perhaps due to years of neglect and lack of care, was overgrown with weeds, appearing desolate and dilapidated. However, sitting on these weeds, one could feel a unique softness.

"Have you found anything?" Xiao Ran asked softly, her eyes fixed on the waning moon hanging high in the distance.

"No," Duan Li replied succinctly.

For a moment, both of them fell silent, quietly feeling the evening breeze caressing their faces. The gentle breeze brought a sense of comfort.

"Let's go back." Xiao Ran slowly stood up, and for some reason, she seemed somewhat reluctant.

But just as she slowly got up, she seemed to sense something making a sound.

"Did you hear anything..." Before Xiao Ran could finish speaking, Duan Li immediately grabbed her wrist and quickly squatted down.

Filled with surprise and doubt, she hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

"Someone's coming," Duan Li said in a low voice, his eyes revealing vigilance.

Xiao Ran was startled, and then secretly peeked through the ancient well.

With the view obstructed, the first thing that caught the eye was the ankle of the fleeing woman; perhaps because her feet were bound, her hurried, frantic steps appeared. Next, the hem of her plain-colored skirt swayed slightly. Finally, looking slowly upwards, what appeared to be…

Chen Zijin!?

What is she doing here?

The last time I saw her, she was a timid little girl, but now she dares to come alone to Dirty Street, a place that eats people alive?

Xiao Ran was about to get up when Duan Li pressed her down.

“There are still people,” Duan Li said in a low voice.

Xiao Ran was surprised when she heard a loud shout.

"stop!"

She recognized the voice immediately; it was Pei Shaoqing, with whom she had just investigated the case that afternoon.

Xiao Ran's heart stirred slightly.

She wasn't surprised by Pei Shaoqing's appearance. After all, he was known for his integrity and incorruptibility. It was perfectly reasonable for him to be perplexed by such a difficult case and come to investigate it alone at night.

But what's strange is why he's pursuing Chen Zijin?

Xiao Ran glanced at Duan Li, who remained vigilant beside her, and said softly, "I know this person."

She then stood up and called out loudly, "Young Master Pei."

When Pei Shaoqing heard someone call him, he immediately turned around, looking at Xiao Ran and the boy behind her with a puzzled expression.

"Miss Xiao, what are you doing here?" Pei Shaoqing asked, puzzled.

Xiao Ran smiled gently and said calmly, "I think Pei Shaoqing and I have the same goal."

Pei Shaoqing nodded slightly, instantly understanding. He had felt then that Miss Xiao was no ordinary woman, so he wasn't surprised that she had come to the dirty street, but...

"And who is this?" Pei Shaoqing asked, looking at Duan Li beside him.

"This is my good friend, and also the new constable of the Kyoto Guard, Duanli," Xiao Ran introduced.

Pei Shaoqing had some doubts at first, but after hearing that he was a newcomer, his doubts lessened.

After all, he knew that constable before, and it was Dali Temple that dealt with the case after the man committed the crime.