As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Chapter 20: If the child doesnʼt like you, donʼt force it

In the midst of snow and wind, a figure stood resolute.

With a rainbow-like vitality enveloping him from the outside, he was remarkably noticeable amid the vast grayness, carrying a policemanʼs saber, his gaze extremely sharp yet with a hint of amusement.

From afar, he saw Li Che carrying braised pork, a jar of wine, and osmanthus cakes.

Li Che paused in his steps, his first thought was... his misdeeds had been exposed.

But after careful contemplation, there was no reason for it, he, with the Dao Fruit of Dragon Elephant Vajra, had changed his physical form without leaving any clues.

If the crime had not been exposed...

Then why had the Yamenʼs arrest officer, after investigating the death of Sun Changbiao, not left but instead appeared in front of his courtyard? What could he possibly want?

For a moment, Li Che couldnʼt figure out the reason and lost his train of thought.

”Are you Li Che, Master Li?”

A hand, rough with calluses from knife training, rested on the cloth-wrapped hilt as Zhao Chuanxiong looked at Li Che approaching and asked with a smile.

Li Cheʼs hands were full, so he could only symbolically clasp his fist in response, ”Indeed, it is I. What does the Policeman wish to instruct?”

Zhao Chuanxiong watched Li Che and silently appraised him, then imperceptibly shook his head.

From the spiritual state and aura that Li Che exuded, his cultivation was just at the Great Success in Skin Refinement, nothing more. It was unlikely he was the Bone Tempering criminal who had killed Sun Changbiao with ruthless and decisive means.

According to Madame Liuʼs description, that criminal was nearly two meters tall, heavily muscled, and extremely terrifying.

A stark contrast to Li Cheʼs physique.

However, Zhao Chuanxiong didnʼt come looking for Li Che for that reason.

”Madame Liu had confessed.” Zhao Chuanxiong watched Li Che, still maintaining an almost-smiling expression.

Li Cheʼs heart tightened instantly, realizing what Zhao Chuanxiong was referring to.

”Did you receive a Furious Spirit Infant Wood Carving two days ago? That was placed at your doorstep by the deceased Sun Changbiao...”

”As a follower of the Spirit Infant Sect, he had targeted your familyʼs Spirit Infant.”

Zhao Chuanxiongʼs lips curled into a slight arc, focusing on Li Che.

Upon hearing this, Li Che clenched his teeth in anger: ”I am indeed aware because my daughter Xi Xi was targeted by the Spirit Infant Sect right after she was born, which is why I strove to excel and became a Wood Carver at the wood carving shop and moved into Xuʼs Courtyard...”

”I thought we could be carefree, and my daughter could grow up safely, but little did I expect, after Xi Xiʼs one-year-old birthday feast, the Spirit Infant Sect turned up in our shop again...”

As Li Che spoke with deep emotion, his face flushed with anger.

”Master Chen speculated that it was someone from the shop who placed the wood carving and asked Master Chen to help look for it. Eventually, it was confirmed to be the doing of Sun Changbiao.”

At this point, Li Cheʼs face exhibited a look of fright: ”Head Constable Zhao, I did not kill Sun Changbiao, I...”

Zhao Chuanxiong had been staring at Li Che, and upon seeing his slightly incoherent speech, raised his hand to gesture.

”Alright, I know it wasnʼt you. You wouldnʼt have the capability to kill Sun Changbiao...”

”Since it involves you, I was just asking as a routine part of the investigation.”

Zhao Chuanxiong turned around at the right moment, looking towards the courtyard.

”Master Li, wonʼt you invite me in for a sit?”

Zhao Chuanxiong continued with a smile, ”Iʼve heard about your superb woodcarving skills. Perhaps I might request your craftsmanship in the future.”

Upon hearing this, Li Che hesitated momentarily, his heart reluctant to invite the other inside, but given the officerʼs direct request, he could only invite him into the courtyard.

He opened the courtyard door.

Zhang Ya, looking beautiful, stood under the eaves piled with thick snow, while Xi Xi, stomping in her wooden walker, toddled around the freshly swept courtyard.

Upon seeing a government officer entering the courtyard, Zhang Yaʼs complexion immediately turned pale.

”Husband...”

She hurriedly called out, thinking that Li Che had committed some crime.

After putting down the things in his hands, Li Che waved his hand towards Zhang Ya, ”This is Head Constable Zhao from Yamen, here to inquire about some matters, nothing serious.”