Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms Chapter 170: Reasonable Doubt

“What suggestions could I have? Our priority is to look for the eye-witness, dead or alive. Until we find him, we will never be able to conclude this case,” Fang Chen replied with a smile.

The surroundings fell eerily silent.

The civilians standing at the entrance were stunned and enraged, but they dared not to voice their complaints, for the one who had said those words was the Xia Imperial Duke, Great Xia’s one and only transcendental-grade noble!

The Auspicious King fell into deep thought.

Commandery Chief Ouyang and the other officials dared not to carelessly run their mouths, given that both the Auspicious King and Fang Chen were here.

The purging of the southern region’s Nine Commanderies was fresh in their minds; many of their colleagues had been captured and executed. The last thing they wanted was for it to happen to them too!

Seconds later, Yu Zhang suddenly turned to Fang Chen and clasped his fist, “Imperial Duke Fang, I am the South Mountain School’s Yu Zhang. If you permit, I’d like to say a few words regarding this case.”

“Go ahead.” Fang Chen nodded.

The crowd turned to look at Yu Zhang.

Upon catching everyone’s attention, Yu Zhang slowly spoke up, “This case has been hanging for years now since Zhao Yan escaped under Chiliarch Jue’s watch. The victims are unable to rest in peace, and their families are still awaiting justice. They want to see Zhao Yan receiving the punishment he deserves.

“Some of the victims’ families have passed away in the meantime, and there are some who are struggling to hold on despite being on the verge of death. All of them simply wish to see karma befalling Zhao Yan. I don’t think it’s wise to allow Zhao Yan to live on over such trivialities.”

Jue Panshi glared at Yu Zhang. It’s one thing for you to speak up, but why do you have to arrow me too? Just you wait!

The civilians nodded in agreement upon hearing Yu Zhang’s words. Whispers voicing their agreement could be heard.

“Trivialities?” Fang Chen asked with a raised eyebrow.

Yu Zhang calmly explained, “It was indeed Huang

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