Shen Xin felt there was a high probability that the first theory was correct—that the culprits' real target was Celestial Skill.
The consequences of attacking a police officer were too severe.
Besides, the checkpoint was heavily guarded and had patrol teams. It would be difficult for a stranger to loiter nearby and conduct long-term surveillance on Pan Chenghai and Celestial Skill.
Pan Chenghai was also frequently away from home, and Celestial Skill was always kept at the checkpoint.
Therefore, Shen Xin didn't believe someone had been monitoring Pan Chenghai for a long time, noticed Celestial Skill being taken from the checkpoint, and then waited for an opportunity to strike.
His own trip to Simao and bringing Celestial Skill out had been unplanned. That meant discovering Celestial Skill's whereabouts must have also been a coincidence.
