Sang Yanping nodded and said frankly, "I did indeed go to Black Water Pier to investigate this matter personally. The Sect's conclusion is based on my findings. Niece Nie, what questions do you have?"
"I heard that when Elder Sang investigated, you didn't find any of Junior Brother Chen's personal belongings, nor did you find a conclusive... body."
Nie Shanshan's tone grew more forceful. "With no hard proof, why did you, Elder, so quickly jump to a conclusion and announce to the Sect—and even the outside world—that Junior Brother Chen is dead? Junior Brother Chen is our sect's Chief Disciple. This is a grave matter. Wasn't it... wasn't it a bit hasty?"
In her view, Elder Sang's investigation was far too perfunctory.
He had rushed hundreds of miles, only to return in a single day with news of the genius's demise.
