In the courtyard.
Jiang Ning also stopped circulating his Water-Fire True Force and looked toward the entrance of the compound.
In merely a few moments.
Several figures appeared in Jiang Ning's line of sight. The one leading them was Xu Zhengnan, with Xie Xiaoj iu close behind him.
Xu Zhengnan, the chief constable of Luoshui County, held an eighth-rank official post and was a seventh-rank martial artist.
Behind him followed several imposing constables, as well as a dark mass of people who stopped at the entrance to the courtyard.
Seeing this, Jiang Ning immediately went forward to greet them.
"Thank you, Chief Constable Xu, for granting me this favor."
Hearing this, Xu Zhengnan cupped his hands. "Greetings, Commander Jiang!"
Then, with a solemn expression, he said, "As Luoshui County's chief constable, cracking down on crime is my bounden duty. It is my responsibility!"
At this point, his gaze swept over the courtyard. "I am ashamed to say that such vile acts occurred here. This is a dereliction of my duty."
Jiang Ning said, "How does Chief Constable Xu intend to handle this matter?"
Xu Zhengnan immediately said, "Handle public matters according to public law. Whoever breaks the law will be held accountable! No matter who stands behind this place, they will not escape the punishment of Great Xia's laws."
"Chief Constable Xu, help me!!" Only now did Liu Zhixiang dare to speak.
Xu Zhengnan gave Liu Zhixiang an indifferent glance before withdrawing his gaze.
"Commander Jiang, this is..."
Jiang Ning said, "The signal flare fired by the Black Tiger Gang brought this manager from the Fourfold Merchants Association here."
"So that's it!" Xu Zhengnan showed a look of realization. "It seems the Black Tiger Gang was able to commit such acts that outraged both Heaven and man because the Fourfold