After a moment of silence, Huang Shangning, the prefect, was ultimately the first to speak.
"Lord Tang, we local officials know full well what kind of people the many merchants in Mystic Capital City are. I believe there must be some misunderstanding. How about we do our part and help Lord Tang investigate the matter thoroughly?"
The other officials quickly echoed his sentiments.
As long as they could make this mad dog loosen his grip, they did not mind surrendering some benefits to stuff his mouth shut.
Tang Yu swept his gaze over them one by one, then selected five men to remain and had the Embroidered Uniform Guard escort the others out.
Huang Shangning was one of those left behind.
Tang Yu's unusual decision to keep only five of them left him somewhat puzzled.
But with Tang Yu now in control of the situation, he could only go along with it and adapt as things unfolded.
"Lord Tang, shall we step outside and discuss this?"
Huang Shangning asked.
"There's nothing to discuss. I have truthfully reported Cloudveil Province's situation to His Majesty. Cloudveil Province has fallen into such chaos today precisely because you lot have occupied your posts without doing your duties and neglected your responsibilities. Arrest them."
With a wave of Tang Yu's hand, the formation that had been set up throughout the residence activated instantly, restraining Huang Shangning and the other four.
More than a dozen members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard entered from outside, producing magical artifacts specially made for use as instruments of torture and fastening them onto the five men.
This sudden turn of events.
Left Huang Shangning and the others completely dumbfounded.
When he came to his senses, Huang Shangning flew into a rage. "Tang, do you know what you're doing?"
"Arresting people,