Perhaps that was why she attacked.
One cared about the whole world.
The other saved fabric for the nation.
The female Soul Master who saved fabric for the nation saw a female commoner who cared about the whole world. Feeling unbalanced, she attacked her.
That was highly possible.
After all, Soul Masters without restraint simply did not regard commoners as their own kind.
In this era, without Spirit Hall to restrain Soul Masters and nobles, commoners were worth less than a dog raised by the nobility.
As for why things were like this?
Don't ask!
If you ask, you brought it upon yourself!
"You're right. We truly can't afford the price of having you treat her."
"Just like that utterly heartless Tai Lu Shan, there's nothing we can do about him either."
The brawny man's ecstatic delight instantly faded, replaced by deep disappointment and helplessness.
After saying this, the brawny man let out a long sigh and pushed the broken cart forward.
"What did you just say?"
Qian Cheng's brows suddenly furrowed, and his tone instantly turned cold.
The name he had just heard overturned his speculation, sparking a measure of curiosity.
"Lord Soul Master! My brother-in-law is sick in the head and talks nonsense. Please don't lower yourself to his level!"
"I'm begging you! Please spare us!"
The thin man's face changed dramatically. He hurriedly dropped to his knees and repeatedly kowtowed to Qian Cheng.
"Answer my question. Don't make me repeat myself."
There was not a trace of warmth in Qian Cheng's voice. It was like ice tempered into steel, sending chills through the listener.
"My lord, we know we were wrong, we know we were wrong..."
The thin man continued kowtowing and begging for mercy.
Before he could finish, however, Qian Cheng seized him by the throat