Jiang Qiao concealed himself nearby and listened for a while.
The group discussed for some time how to adjust their plans to find the Vicious Ghost and how to mobilize more people to intensify the search... But from beginning to end, he never heard them discuss what to do after finding the Vicious Ghost.
It seemed this was not a topic worth discussing.
"What's wrong with you people?"
"It's only a Vicious Ghost. How has it been two days and you still haven't found it?"
Just then.
A sinister, shrill voice sounded outside the door.
The hall door was then pushed open.
A man in a scarlet robe and pointed hat slowly walked in. He looked feminine and eerie.
His face was pale.
Without the slightest trace of color.
Yet his gaze was as cold and sinister as a venomous snake's.
Jiang Qiao clearly felt the temperature around them plummet the instant the man entered. The people discussing matters in the hall also shuddered instinctively.
"Lord Zhu..."
"What brings you here?"
The Great Lord rose to his feet, forcing out a smile uglier than a crying face.
"Hmph."
Lord Zhu threw a waist token onto the table and said ominously, "If I didn't come, I'm afraid everyone in Lan Guan City would soon be dead."
"Admiral Wang has already issued an order."
"From today onward, I will be responsible for all Vicious Ghost incidents involving Lan Guan City."
"You will assist me from the sidelines."
Everyone in the hall changed expressions when they heard this.
The Great Lord cautiously picked up the waist token from the table. He was the only official present, and the city's chief official at that, so only he was qualified to inspect it.
After confirming that it was genuine.
He could only nod helplessly at