When Su Quanchuan saw the look in Zhang Qi's eyes, how could he not know what he was thinking?
"Lord Zhang, things have already come to this. It is too late for regrets."
"We should think about how to handle this matter properly."
"Otherwise, it will not only be this official who is punished. Even Lord Zhang will not escape this calamity."
Su Quanchuan then turned to the Chief Constable of the county office and said quickly, "Lao Feng, immediately notify some people for this official. Tell them this official has an important matter to discuss!"
Su Quanchuan intended to gather the remaining county office officials, coordinate their stories, and cover up this blunder.
"Hmph, Lord Su, if Blackbird Envoy Sir holds us accountable, this official will certainly tell the truth."
Zhang Qi could not be bothered to play along with Su Quanchuan anymore. It was clearly Su Quanchuan's reckless disregard that had allowed those rumors to run wild, leading to today's situation.
Watching Zhang Qi flick his sleeve and leave, a vicious glint flashed through Su Quanchuan's eyes. His hands clenched into fists within his sleeves before slowly loosening again.
This Zhang Qi relied on his birth into a prestigious family and looked down on him from the bottom of his heart.
Hmph!
Once this old man breaks through to the Blood Refinement Realm, I will make him pay!
That Ghostly Thing had merely grown stronger. At worst, a few more commoners would die.
If their deaths could allow this official to break through to the Blood Refinement Realm, then those commoners would have died for a worthy cause.
Inside the inn, Lu Xuan did not leave his room and remained there the entire time.
It was not until the innkeeper brought him food and wine midway through the