Finally, the treasure appraisal conference officially began.
Two boxes were brought forward. When the first box was opened, the Jiuxuan Stone prop was passed around for everyone to examine.
However, when the second box was opened, it was empty inside.
The Jiuxuan Stone had been stolen!
Immediately, Qi Le enlisted the help of another NPC present, County Magistrate Yun Feiyang, hoping he could investigate the matter.
Yun Feiyang promptly ordered that everyone present was now a suspect, and no one was allowed to leave Xiahan Town until the truth was uncovered.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the first round of evidence collection begins now. You may search freely within the guest rooms on the second floor of Xiahan Inn and Mantang Inn, but no other areas," he declared.
The landlady of Mantang Inn, Little Yu, conveniently stepped in at this moment.
The group, hearing this, immediately scattered chaotically in all directions.
