Chapter 34: Investigation! Preliminary Conclusion on Dai Mubai's Death!

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Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Yu Xiaogang were all away from Shrek Academy.

Tang Hao, who had been secretly protecting Tang San, had also left.

Dai Mubai, seizing the opportunity, had gone alone to Suotuo City for his usual pleasures.

Xu Yunhan didn't miss this rare chance—eliminating one of Tang San's brothers and rivals while also testing the abilities of his third eye. A perfect move with multiple benefits.

Dai Mubai's departure from this world was… peaceful.

The next morning, Xu Yunhan, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar gathered for training.

Since they had been given two days off, it wasn't unusual that Dai Mubai hadn't returned the previous night.

But by evening, his continued absence became suspicious.

The staff at the Rose Hotel likely hadn't discovered Dai Mubai's body yet—otherwise, they would have sent someone to inform the academy.

"That Dai Mubai only knows how to fool around! Does he even know what time it is?"

Teacher Li Yusong was both angry and helpless. As a prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai's indulgent lifestyle was to be expected, and there wasn't much they could say about it.

"I hope nothing's happened. I'll go to Suotuo City tonight to check on him."

Lu Qibin was uneasy.

Shao Xin agreed. "Go quickly and bring him back."

Li Yusong sighed. "That boy never gives us a moment's peace!"

With only three teachers currently at the academy, one had to stay behind to guard the students in case of emergencies.

Lu Qibin left immediately.

He returned in the dead of night—carrying Dai Mubai's corpse.

Shao Xin and Li Yusong were stunned.

Dai Mubai was dead.

"What the hell happened?!"

Li Yusong's voice boomed.

This was a disaster. How were they supposed to explain this to Flender and the others?

Dai Mubai had gone to Suotuo City countless times without incident. Who could have predicted this?

Lu Qibin explained, "When I arrived, his body hadn't been discovered yet. The Rose Hotel staff assumed the room was occupied and didn't clean it—Dai Mubai had done this before.

"The room only had Dai Mubai inside. No signs of struggle. He wasn't wearing any clothes, and the bed was a mess.

"According to the hotel staff, Dai Mubai had taken three women to his room the night before last. After that, no one saw them leave, so they assumed he was still… occupied.

"From the scene, it appears Dai Mubai died suddenly during… activities with the women. Frightened, the women likely fled in secret.

"The Rose Hotel is searching for those three women, but it won't be easy to find them."

Died while with three women?

For an ordinary person, maybe.

But Dai Mubai was a Soul Master—a Soul Elder, no less. Was that even possible?

Li Yusong and Shao Xin carefully examined Dai Mubai's body but found no wounds.

It really did seem like a sudden death.

"What do we do now?" Lu Qibin looked at the other two.

Li Yusong gritted his teeth. "Investigate the Rose Hotel again. Leave no stone unturned. And find those three women! I refuse to believe a Soul Elder could just drop dead like that!"

Shao Xin nodded. "You'll have to handle this, Lao Lu."

Lu Qibin agreed. "I've already sealed off Dai Mubai's room. I'll go back and comb through it again. Then I'll use my connections to track down those women."

Li Yusong warned, "Be careful. If Dai Mubai was murdered, the killer is no amateur. Leaving no traces on a Soul Elder's body takes skill."

No wounds. No poison. This wasn't simple.

"Don't worry. I can escape if things go south—unless we're dealing with a Soul Douluo or higher."

Lu Qibin glanced at the body. "Preserve Dai Mubai's remains. When Flender returns, maybe he'll spot something we missed."

Shao Xin and Li Yusong nodded.

Li Yusong added, "We can't rule out the possibility that someone is targeting Shrek Academy. Gather Xu Yunhan and the others. Keep them together for protection."

"I'll fetch them," Shao Xin said.

Soon, Oscar, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xu Yunhan learned of Dai Mubai's death.

"Teacher Shao Xin… you're saying Dai Mubai is dead?"

Oscar stood frozen, unable to believe it.

Ning Rongrong frowned. "Murdered in Suotuo City? Any leads on the killer?"

Xu Yunhan remained calm, showing no unusual reaction. "What exactly happened?"

Zhu Zhuqing was also shocked. Though she had cut ties with Dai Mubai, his death still stirred something in her.

Shao Xin relayed the details.

"I knew it! A man like that was bound to die because of women. Serves him right!"

Ning Rongrong felt no sympathy. "He probably overexerted himself. Who says Soul Masters can't die like that?"

Oscar hesitated. "But… Dai Mubai played around all the time. Nothing ever happened before."

Ning Rongrong scoffed. "Exactly! He pushed his luck until it ran out. His own fault."

Zhu Zhuqing's brief flicker of emotion faded. Dai Mubai had brought this upon himself.

She glanced at Xu Yunhan, relieved he wasn't the type to indulge recklessly.

Ahem. Shao Xin cut in. "Dai Mubai is gone. No need to speak ill of the dead.

"Whether he was murdered is still under investigation.

"If it was an assassination, was it personal? Or is someone targeting Shrek Academy? We don't know yet.

"For your safety, you'll be relocated to a secure area. Stay together until this is resolved."

They were moved to a courtyard with several rooms, where they and the three teachers would stay until Flender's return.

The atmosphere was heavy. No one could sleep. They sat around the dining table in silence.

Oscar sighed. "Who would've thought Dai Mubai would just… vanish like that? I should've stopped him."

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes. "You can't save someone hellbent on destruction. Let this be a lesson to all you men!"

Oscar fell silent, embarrassed.

With nothing else to do, the four of them began cultivating.

Over the next few days, Lu Qibin found no traces of the killer—or even any clues.

The three women had fled Suotuo City. Their whereabouts were still unknown.

Xu Yunhan and the others spent their days training. Even he and Zhu Zhuqing restrained their affection during this tense period.

Ten days later—

"We found the women."

Lu Qibin returned with news.

"What did they say?" Li Yusong demanded.

Lu Qibin replied, "According to them, Dai Mubai suddenly stopped breathing during… the act. Terrified, they fled that same night."

He died like that?

How absurd!

What a pathetic way to go.

Shao Xin, Li Yusong, and Lu Qibin were at a loss for words.

"Where are the women now?" Shao Xin asked.

They needed to interrogate them further—and have them ready for Flender's return.

Lu Qibin said, "They're outside, under guard."

Li Yusong stood. "Let's go question them."

The three left.

After intense interrogation, the women's story remained unchanged.

With no other leads, they had no choice but to wait. Pushing further might kill the women.

They would be kept alive until Flender returned for another round of questioning.

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