Chapter 334: Demon Traces
Twilight gradually deepened. East Pole City's lanterns lit up as the harbor district remained clamorous.
Chen Qing arrived at Tianbao Upper Sect's stronghold estate in East Pole City.
In the past, he had still needed Elder Deng Ziheng to lead him. Now he was already a pillar of the sect capable of shouldering responsibility alone, ranked third among True Disciples.
He had barely settled in the arranged reception hall when urgent footsteps sounded outside.
"True Disciple Chen!"
Steward Huang Mei practically ran in. She bowed deeply, her tone heavy, "This subordinate failed to welcome you from afar, and moreover... failed to protect Elder Deng completely, causing the elder to meet disaster and the sect to suffer tremendous loss. This subordinate deserves death ten thousand times. Please, True Disciple, punish me!"
Chen Qing looked at the travel-worn Huang Mei with slightly reddened eyes, knowing she had been under tremendous pressure during this time.
He waved his hand, "Steward Huang need not be like this. The incident happened suddenly and wasn't your fault. The urgent matter now is to uncover the truth to comfort Elder Deng's spirit in heaven. Sit down and tell me everything you know, exactly as it happened."
Seeing Chen Qing didn't blame her, Huang Mei felt slightly relieved, though her expression remained grave.