An Outrageous Demand

When they returned to the back gate of the City Lord's Mansion, a long line stretched out just as it had yesterday evening.

This time, Chen Cheng needed no bribe. The two attendants came forward to guide him in.

"Brother, you're here! Please, right this way."

Their attitude told Chen Cheng that Ailafu had probably heard about what happened at Snowfall Pavilion today.

Even though the attendants were treating him with the utmost respect, Chen Cheng put on no airs. As he entered, he still gave each of them a Gold Coin.

Once they had the money, the two offered him a piece of information.

"Brother, the Augudin you fought this morning is the captain of our City Lord's Mansion's guards. You'd better be careful when you meet the city lord."

People had their ways, and even rats had their paths. If Chen Cheng had not paid them, that news would never have reached his ears.

After thanking them with a clasped-fist salute, Chen Cheng and She Li followed the guard back to the city lord's office.

"Come in."

Ailafu's voice came from inside, devoid of warmth.

Chen Cheng opened the office door. The first thing he saw was Ailafu sitting behind his desk.

As soon as Ailafu saw Chen Cheng, a genial smile spread across his face.

Chen Cheng greeted the city lord. Only after entering and closing the door did he notice a familiar figure standing behind it—Augudin.

Chen Cheng pretended he had no idea who Augudin was and looked at him in surprise.

"Augudin, hurry up and apologize to Mr. Brown."

Ailafu's voice was stern.

Both of Augudin's arms were in casts. He lowered his head and bowed to Chen Cheng.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Brown."

Chen Cheng's face filled with pained regret. He hurried over to help