Dawn had barely broken.
Outside White Stone Warehouse, voices already rose in a tumult.
Carts were lined across the entrance to the warehouse district.
Caravan guards, warehouse managers, Noble Chamber of Commerce accountants, and cargo owners from every house had all been stopped outside by Spirit Hall personnel.
Some were furious.
Some were afraid.
Some cursed under their breath.
Others kept looking into the distance, as if waiting for someone to come and support them.
The gates of White Stone Warehouse were tightly shut.
A fat middle-aged man stood before them.
He wore a brocade robe, with the emblem of the Noble Chamber of Commerce hanging at his waist.
His face was piled with smiles, though fine sweat had already appeared on his forehead.
His name was Chang Gui.
He was White Stone Warehouse's nominal chief manager.
"Lord Di Yao."
Chang Gui stepped forward and cupped his hands in salute.
"Isn't it rather against the rules to bring people here and seal White Stone Warehouse so early in the morning?"
Di Yao stood before the warehouse gates.
Behind him stood Hu Liena, Gui Mei, Falling Devil Douluo, and twenty Pope Palace Deacons.
He did not answer.
Hu Liena unfolded an Inspection Order from Pope Palace.
"By order of Pope Palace, all warehouses connected to the Heaven Dou Black Market Armament Case are to be sealed and inspected."
Chang Gui immediately said, "Holy Maiden, White Stone Warehouse is private property of the Heaven Dou Chamber of Commerce. Even if Spirit Hall wishes to investigate, it should first consult the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."
Hu Liena unfolded a second document.
The vermilion Crown Prince Seal was exceptionally conspicuous in the morning light.
"A document from the Crown Prince's Mansion. It authorizes the investigation of White Stone Warehouse, the Northern Border Chamber of