It was clear that under Man Gu's governance, Quyi County was peaceful and prosperous. In barely a quarter of an hour, he helped two people find their mother, whom they had been separated from for many years. It was a deeply moving scene.
After Man Gu had judged a case with sharp discernment and returned to the rear hall to rest, a voice called out to him.
"Junior Brother Man."
Man Gu turned around and saw two immaculate peerless experts standing in the rear hall. He was overjoyed. "Brother Lu! Brother Meng!"
Though the two had disguised their appearances, their voices were unchanged, so Man Gu recognized them easily.
County Magistrate Man personally attended to the two honored guests, serving them tea and water, along with a platter of fresh fruit.
"Both senior brothers have advanced to Tribulation Transcendence. I've been so busy with official duties that I could only send my congratulations in a letter. Allow me to congratulate you both in person now."
After Man Gu had sent Meng Jingzhou a letter asking for help, he received a newspaper and learned that Meng Jingzhou had advanced to Tribulation Transcendence. Only then did he send a second letter to Lu Yang.
Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou hadn't expected that, after not seeing Man Gu for several years, he would speak in such a refined, scholarly manner. Compared to before, he was like a completely different person.
"Looks like you're doing a good job as county magistrate, Junior Brother Man?"
"Of course... No, that's not how I should put it. How should I say it again? Give me a moment."
As he spoke, Man Gu pulled a small notebook from his robes. Its edges were curled, and it looked as though he'd been using it for a long time.
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