Invitation and Sale (Two Chapters Combined)

In a corner of the vast and boundless Spirit Realm, within Dongwu City of the Chu Kingdom, an old carriage stopped outside the local government office.

"Whoa."

The coachman tugged on the reins, bringing the horse to a halt, then turned around and spoke to the passenger inside the carriage.

"Young sir, we're here."

Lin Li lifted the curtain and got out. After paying the fare, he walked toward the government office.

"Yawn~"

A constable standing guard at the entrance yawned. When he saw Lin Li approaching, he immediately raised a hand to stop him.

"What do you want?"

"I'm here to collect the reward..." Lin Li briefly explained what had happened with the river pirates.

The constable's expression jolted when he heard this, and he lowered his right hand.

"So you're the one who captured those vicious river pirates! If you're here for the reward, go in that direction."

"Thank you." Lin Li thanked the constable for pointing him the way, then entered the government office and followed the stone path ahead.

The government office did not occupy much land, only a few mu or so in total. However, its interior was quite exquisitely decorated, giving it a grand appearance.

"You're here!"

After Lin Li had walked for a while, he encountered someone familiar. A constable in gray approaching from ahead greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Constable Wang."

"Come with me." Constable Wang called out to Lin Li, then led him toward the place where rewards were distributed.

"Hm?" As Lin Li walked beside Constable Wang, he went a little farther and suddenly noticed many burly soldiers standing around.

Constable Wang noticed Lin Li looking at the burly soldiers, so he explained with a smile, "Those soldiers were temporarily transferred here to guard the river pirates you captured."