The Forensic Coroner was shouting, but the urgency on his face was no act.
He was genuinely desperate.
When he heard the two had returned, he had wanted to fly straight over and beg them to come.
Everyone nearby turned at the sound.
Some recognized the Forensic Coroner and whispered among themselves. In a County Town this small, he was no stranger. But the Forensic Coroner ignored them. At a time like this, how could he worry about saving face?
He bowed and clasped his hands again and again before Xu Feng and his master, terrified they might refuse.
This time, he was asking for help himself. It was not an official request.
Coroner Zhou was uneasy.
His master said, "Let's go. It's a good deed!"
Coroner Zhou's face lit up. "Yes, yes. You two are merciful and righteous."
At that moment, Coroner Zhou wanted nothing more than to kowtow to the two Corpse Sewers.
He would even have built them a shrine in their honor.
Coroner Zhou hurried over and offered Xu Feng his donkey.
"Forget it. Get on the horse," Xu Feng said. "Tie the donkey up here. I'll bring it back to you another day!"
Xu Feng truly meant nothing else by it.
He simply thought a horse was faster than a donkey. Since the man was in a hurry, Xu Feng might as well see the good deed through and take him there on horseback. But at his words, Coroner Zhou froze.
He thought Xu Feng had taken a fancy to his donkey. He had to admit that this Corpse Sewer, especially the young one, had a black heart but an excellent eye.
The donkey he rode was indeed exceptional.
It was a fine animal.
He could have sold it for a hefty sum. Besides, it