Lin Qinghe watched Qi Yuan and Shen Lingfeng's retreating backs, helplessness in his eyes.
"Men, issue a Wanted List. Arrest the culprit, Fang Shisan of the Radiant Light Society."
Jining Prefecture had government offices, but within those offices, the imperial court's words carried less weight than those of the Heavenly Sect.
One could even say that to become the prefect of Fengshan County, one needed the Heavenly Sect's approval.
The Shen Family had always been a household of bells and feasts in Fengshan County, to say nothing of Shen Lingxuan being a true disciple of the Heavenly Sect.
He still had to give Shen Lingfeng some face.
"Understood, chief!" the other constables answered with nods.
Night fell, and Shen Bating's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "My performance today was fairly good. If I work a little harder, then once I go to Lord Mountain Lake... my standing in the Shen Family will soar!"
Today, the Shen Family had gathered many young members from both the main and branch lines, selecting those with talent in artifact refining before choosing some to head to Lord Mountain Lake and attend the Artifact Refiner Assembly.
"But my talent... still falls short of Baihu and the others... I'll need some tricks outside the board." Shen Bating wanted to give gifts.
His talent was decent, but he was not among the very best.
Especially Shen Baihu. He was far behind him.
"Originally, I felt guilty about giving gifts to squeeze Shen Baihu out of his place, but... since he told that live-in son-in-law what I said to him, I can do it with a clear conscience!"
Shen Bating muttered to himself, like a whore who still wanted to erect a memorial arch.
"And that live-in son-in-law..." Shen Bating's eyes brimmed with murderous intent.
The other man