Inside the secret chamber, both sides fell into an eerie silence.
Obviously, neither Copper Token could open the City Lord's Treasure Chest, proving that both were fakes.
So where was the real one?
Xu Nan and Barnes were both full of doubts.
But at this point, they could not simply remain deadlocked.
"I told you, it had fallen into disrepair over the years."
Xu Nan gave a laugh. "Young Master Barnes, you'd better find a skilled craftsman to inspect it."
Barnes immediately caught on. "Indeed."
"I'll find a qualified craftsman to inspect it soon."
"Mr. Su needn't worry."
Each with their own schemes, the group left the secret chamber.
After discussing it, they announced to the public that Mr. Su had just arrived from Quicksand Land and was exhausted from his journey, so he needed some time to rest before reopening City Hall for business.
It was a ridiculous excuse, since Xu Nan had already rested in Sebaron's residence for four or five days.
But no one was foolish enough to step forward and court death.
Everyone tacitly departed.
Barnes invited Xu Nan to stay at one of the Sai Ba Long Family's properties, but Xu Nan politely declined.
He stayed behind on the grounds that a city lord ought to live in the City Lord's Mansion. Barnes had no excuse to refuse, and could probably only assign more people to watch Xu Nan. Xu Nan did not care about that.
Thus, he and Ge Lei settled into Baron's residence.
There was only one elderly maid in the residence.
She was blind in one eye and clumsy in both hands and feet. Apparently, City Hall had hired her before. Later, with nowhere else to go, she remained here, looking after Baron's belongings.
The old maid prepared dinner using ingredients bought