0168 - Thread Crumbs.

Lu Sheng knelt beside the skull, examining it more closely. "If this skull was left here deliberately, it could mean that whoever removed the resources wanted to send a message or leave a clue. We should investigate further."

Lu Qing hummed in agreement. "I would suggest proceeding with caution, young master. If this was an intentional act, it may be part of a larger scheme or plot. It might be dangerous, we should inform the Clan Patriarch first as a precaution."

[He is right. The earlier duel in front of the entire clan was rule-bound but if a fight breaks out here then they will not fight with rules.]

"Okay, I think so too." Lu Sheng was about to leave when a thought struck his mind.

"A skull…" He murmured.

[What is it?]

Without saying any words he executed the Shinigami Soul Reaper method as his vision changed from colorful to the darkness. He turned and looked at the skull again. "Sigh…"