diff --git a/lightrag/kg/neo4j_impl.py b/lightrag/kg/neo4j_impl.py
index cf3c024f..34226df7 100644
--- a/lightrag/kg/neo4j_impl.py
+++ b/lightrag/kg/neo4j_impl.py
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@ class Neo4JStorage(BaseGraphStorage):
                             edges.append((source_label, target_label))
 
                     await results.consume()  # Ensure results are consumed
-                    return edges if edges else None
+                    return edges
                 except Exception as e:
                     logger.error(f"Error getting edges for node {node_label}: {str(e)}")
                     await results.consume()  # Ensure results are consumed even on error