Li Tai also thought of this, his face changed slightly, and he strode forward without caring about anything else.

Wu Zhao was neither hurried nor slow.

She had already guessed what the test was about. Since it was a test, students would naturally not be allowed to act recklessly. As expected, the teacher and others had gathered at Cheng Goudan's house.

When Wu Zhao arrived, everything was just as she had imagined.

This is a building surrounded by high walls, which is obviously different from the other earthen walls in the village. If you look closely, you will find that it is not only made of fired red bricks, but also has concrete joints.

It is nothing in a real big family, but such a house appearing in a village like this is a bit too conspicuous.

At this time, many students were surrounding a man wearing a long cloth gown.

Obviously, this person is the "Cheng Goudan" mentioned by the villagers.

He looked young, perhaps in his twenties. Although he was well dressed, the dark and rough skin on his face showed that he was not born into a wealthy family. Facing a group of students, his expression was full of fear and anxiety.

After all, many of the students in front of him, who were either rich or noble, glared at him.

If it weren't for the teacher of the academy and several ghost riders who came with him and stopped the students from approaching, he would have not been terrified, but would have knelt down and begged for mercy.

No matter how you look at it, they are just ordinary people and their wealth will not last more than three years.

I saw that the last student had arrived.

The Master coughed twice.

"Dear students."

He raised his voice slightly, so that not only the students could hear it, but also the villagers who were gathering closer could hear it.

"You have been investigating for an hour, and I believe you have all gained something. So, who will go first?"

There was already a pen attendant nearby, holding a pen and ready to write.

Obviously, everyone's words will be recorded.

The students are very active.

Immediately, a student stood up first.

"The four of us have questioned a total of seventy-eight villagers separately. Seventy-one of them harbored resentment towards Cheng Goudan and even listed his eight major sins. We have recorded them all here as evidence. Now we know why evil spirits appear so frequently here. Everything is just as the second prince said. It's someone's fault." The student handed over the notes in his hand.

Very confident.

Not only does it record, categorize, and tabulate the investigation, it even includes an analysis of Cheng Goudan's personality.

He used the knowledge taught in the college and wrote hundreds of words.

Obviously, it was done with care.

The teacher glanced at the notes and nodded slightly, seeming to be quite appreciative.

Then look at the rest of the people.

"If anyone among you agrees with him, you can stand here."

Suddenly, some people started to take action.

But that’s not all.

Not even most.

Looking closely, many people were originally ready to leave, but after observing Wu Zhao and the other three, they stopped moving. Some people who had already taken their positions also showed annoyed expressions after discovering that Wu Zhao and the other three had no reaction.

Even the student who was so confident that he stood up first, looked at Wu Zhao with a shaken expression, and began to wonder whether his conclusion was wrong.

This scene was naturally seen by the Master.

Obviously, Wu Zhao's attitude was enough to make them doubt their own judgment. The self-confidence of this generation of talented students was completely suppressed by Wu Zhao alone.

He simply asked Wu Zhao directly.

"Your Highness Princess Ming, I wonder what the results of your investigation are?"

This one sentence immediately caused an uproar outside.

Although they are just ordinary villagers.

However, who in the world doesn't know the reputation of Princess Ming? She was blessed by the Immortal King at a young age and was immune to all ghosts! Some of the people who were questioned by Wu Zhao just now were even more excited.

They were actually questioned by Princess Ming.

If you tell others about it, it can be considered as having some fairy-like aura.

Wu Zhao's expression did not change much. She had long been accustomed to such looks from others and at this moment she just maintained a faint smile.

"Master, I think this man is guilty, but his crime is not extremely serious and does not deserve death."

In a word, it was not the villagers who were in an uproar, but many students.

Except for some people who seemed to be thinking about it, most of the students were actually influenced by the villagers' public opinion. According to the villagers, Cheng Goudan's crimes were so serious that he deserved several lives.

And the Master smiled as if to predict it.

But he still asked, "Why do you say that?"

"This man is hated and even resented in the village. It goes without saying." Wu Zhao glanced at the terrified Cheng Goudan. "If his crime was punishable by death, he would have been thrown in jail long ago, saving a lot of trouble."

This is thinking beyond the event itself.

"Why can't we just keep him alive for the purpose of assessment?" the Master asked again.

"The first ghost to appear here was two years ago. Two people were beaten to death by him, one of whom turned into a ghost and was later eliminated by the Ghost Control Bureau. If he deliberately showed mercy for the purpose of assessment, it should have been the previous session and not us. Besides, I am only stating the most reasonable guess." Wu Zhao's voice was crisp and gentle, but there was an indescribable confidence in her calmness.

It even makes people feel involuntarily that this is how the fact should be.

Even the Master was speechless.

The speculation Wu Zhao made based on the assessment itself is the most reasonable one. Although there are other possibilities, it would be a bit forced to bring them up at this time.

The students' expressions were different.

Annoyance, contemplation, sudden realization Obviously, some people thought of this doubt, some people were confused and did not think of it at all, and some people thought of it but did not take it too seriously.

"But the villagers all accused him of many crimes, and not just one or two." The student who stood up first couldn't help but say.

"As long as we know the villagers' ill will towards him, it will not be difficult to find the flaws in the 'evidence'." Wu Zhao smiled slightly, and her already strong self-confidence expanded like an invisible domain.

It was an expression that showed that everything was under control.

Even the Master was suddenly speechless at this moment.

The only sound left in the entire venue was Wu Zhao's clear voice.

"For example, the two people who were killed two years ago, the villagers only told you that it was because of some minor conflicts, but they did not say that the two people sneaked in here at night. As for whether they just wanted to steal some money or wanted to do something evil, only the two people and this person himself know clearly."

At the end, Wu Zhao looked at Cheng Goudan again.

This one look made Cheng Goudan fall to his knees and burst into tears.

(End of this chapter)