Lin Shuguang's strength sparked speculation among quite a few factions. Who knew how many people dreamed up conspiracy theories that night?
Early the next morning, everyone thought the storm had passed and was preparing to gather in secret to laugh and chat about what had happened the night before.
Who could have imagined that Lin Shuguang would turn up at their doors, saber in hand, one household after another? He disdained those of little renown and specifically targeted wealthy, prominent families.
Everyone was shocked and furious. "Director Lin, we haven't offended you, have we?"
After delivering a slash, Lin Shuguang said indifferently, "There's no Director Lin here today. I'm visiting in a private capacity. I heard you weren't convinced of my abilities. Come at me together."
"Lin Shuguang, just what will it take for you to leave us alone?!"
"Not one of you can even take a single slash from me. Where did you get the nerve to scheme behind my back? Cut the crap. Pay up if you want to live!"
Without a few hidden hands fanning the flames behind the scenes, how could so many people have learned in just a few days that a Demonic Cultivator had ambushed him and caused his cultivation to plummet?
To outsiders, Lin Shuguang was simply throwing his weight around, relying on his strength.
But in reality, the factions he visited knew the truth perfectly well. They could only swallow their grievances along with their broken, bloody teeth.
-they had taken advantage of Lin Shuguang losing Si Qianjun's backing and joined forces to stir up public opinion. Now that the man himself had come calling, not a single person could stop him, and none dared escalate matters.
They had been the ones to scheme against him first, after all. What