A Familiar Face

Anluo City.

Within a courtyard in the city center that covered dozens of mu.

A large group of people dressed in similar attire were busily attending to their respective tasks.

Among them, one figure was especially eye-catching.

Though he was not particularly tall, even the strongest and tallest people present had to respectfully lower their heads before him to show their esteem.

His name was Yu Zhengqing, the second legitimate descendant by age of Anluo City's Yu Family.

This second referred to age, not ability.

In terms of ability, he ranked first!

At that moment, as he looked at the White Court Tiger Demon before him, stretching out its neck to await slaughter, its powerful body and snowy fur left him extremely satisfied.

Facing the brawny man beside him, whose expression was somewhat awkward, Yu Zhengqing did not blame him despite his being two days later than expected. Instead, he smiled agreeably and said, "Captain Zhang, thank you for making the trip. Go get some rest first. I've already arranged somewhere for you all to relax. As for the payment, someone will deliver it to the Zhao Family shortly."

There was no intention whatsoever to hold him accountable for the delayed delivery.

Seeing this.

The brawny man let out a slight breath of relief.

Though there had been a reason for it, failing to complete the task within the stipulated time was still a fact. It also went against the rule of taking payment to get things done.

And that meant his ability was lacking!

Thus, he had actually been prepared to accept punishment.

Now, faced with Yu Zhengqing's actions—not only refusing to pursue his responsibility, but even arranging a welcoming reception for him—he felt both grateful and ashamed.

He immediately clasped his fists with both hands, bent at the