Brother Qing spoke up, "That woman from the Fan Family reached out to us just two days ago. Let's seek her out once more! And Deputy Prefect Guan is known to be approachable…"
His words left everyone stunned, but gradually, their eyes sparkled with understanding…
The news of the bloody skirmish at Giant Rock Gorge quickly permeated Anze Prefecture City. While the common folk rejoiced, the various families trembled in fear, resigned to accepting the grim reality.
Among them, those who had once dallied with the Mountain Bandits in clandestine dealings felt a shiver of apprehension, like birds startled by the twang of a bowstring. They were plagued by deep unease, fearing a resurgence of their past entanglements.
Previously, they hadn't dared to underestimate the Lord of the Prefect, recognizing his capabilities and refraining from provoking him lightly. Now, their reverence for him swelled from the depths of their souls.
