After speaking, he intentionally paused: "I heard it reported that the thief was caught in your courtyard?"
"Indeed." Chen Yan replied with confidence: "I was fortunate enough to discover his tracks and managed to capture him in a bout of magic — there are traces in the courtyard from our encounter."
Elder Qian nodded, and after bringing Chen Yan into the main hall, just as he did the last time Chen Yan was there, he summoned the self-writing brush and paper.
Chen Yan was straightforward, elaborating on his battle with the East Sea with no reservations.
After listening, Elder Qian raised an eyebrow: "You said he once tried to entice you with great benefits to let him go? And you refused?"
