After a few pleasantries, Zhou Zhong's expression grew serious. He looked at everyone and said, "Enough small talk. Let's discuss how to hunt down that killer. The Third Elder has already explained the plan to me, and the Lord County Magistrate is very supportive. He specifically had me bring the strange insect and the spice."
With that, he took an exquisite Purple Sandalwood Box from his robes and carefully placed it on the table.
All eyes were immediately drawn to it, and everyone subconsciously started breathing a little quieter.
Zhou Zhong gently opened the box. It was lined with a layer of soft cotton, in the center of which rested a small, gray insect about the size of a fingernail.
The creature was a dusty gray color, with an oval-shaped body. It looked utterly unremarkable, even a bit ugly—hardly worthy of being called a "strange insect."
Yang Jing was rather surprised. 'This is the strange insect that can track the unique scent?'
