Dragon-Tiger Gang

"That can be done." Qi Hongxin nodded at once, then warned, "But every tael from the sale of the mine must go into the prefectural treasury. Not one tael can be missing."

"Lord Su deserves credit for this. I'll be sure to recommend you for a commendation. You have a bright future ahead of you; don't let petty men deceive you and hold you back."

"I wouldn't dare embezzle a single coin." Su Ziji understood the warning as soon as he heard it and smiled. "Just watch, Lord Qi. The result will surprise you."

"Then I'll look forward to it." With a major worry off his mind, Qi Hongxin stroked his beard and smiled too.

But they still had to suppress the three major gangs before they could take possession of the private mine and obtain the silver. As soon as they finished discussing it, Qi Hongxin set out.

Su Ziji took his leave soon after. By the time he emerged from the prefectural yamen, he saw that the runner sent to carry orders to the military camp had already leaped onto his horse and ridden out of the city.

Qi Hongxin came out a few steps later, fully dressed for the journey. He took the horse he rode on urgent business and galloped off with several men in the same direction.

Spurring their horses without a moment's delay. He really does act like thunder and wind. Su Ziji watched them ride away and could not help but marvel.

Shunan Prefecture · West of the City

A small Daoist temple stood in a corner of the bustling district. It had neither the immortal air of a temple deep in the mountains nor the imposing grandeur of those in the Capital City. Its one redeeming quality had been a little peace