Exposing Ian held no meaning for him; as an Outer Continent person, he would only invite countless troubles. Even in the worst case, revealing Ian's ugly truth would be a blow to the Ancient Literature Society.
He thought for a long time in the cellar before making a decision.
To preserve Ian's good reputation.
However... the person lying in the coffin right now, being offered flowers, honored, and worshipped, was in fact the innocent victim Hu Po.
The true "Ian" had already been burnt to ashes.
Gu Shen explained to the outside world that Hu Po, the disciple responsible for caring for Ian, chose to travel after the teacher passed away... No one would pay attention to this young man because, in their view, Ian truly died of old age.
"Mr. Xiao Gu, you don't seem to be sad."
There was another person at the back of the procession with him, a high-level Star Envoy sent from the Upper City to investigate the Holin case.
