The speaker was the steward of the Moon-Gathering Vessel.
Though he was an ordinary man, he showed no change in expression as he faced the assembled disciples of the Lin Family and Qian Family.
The Lin Family and Qian Family held high standing in Jiangya County. That much was true.
But day or night, Jiangya County still belonged to Great Xia.
Nor did the Three Treasures River belong to the Corpse Retrievers.
Every pleasure boat on the river belonged to the Demon-Suppressing Bureau and the Jiangya County government.
What allowed this ordinary steward to keep everyone in line was none other than his official backing.
So although some of them were seething, none made another move.
After speaking, the steward glanced at Chen Miao, then left the deck.
Chen Miao saw a warning in that glance, but no malice.
Just then, Lin Bai walked up to Chen Miao.
"When we go to the island tomorrow, I hope to experience the skills of Cangzhou Kong Paper Effigies."
Chen Miao met Lin Bai's eyes, then turned to Lin Feng.
"Brother Lin, is there anything good to eat aboard this ship? That little workout left me rather hungry."
Lin Feng smiled. "Of course there is."
With that, he and the other collateral Lin disciples escorted Chen Miao off the deck.
They left Lin Bai and the others standing there with dark expressions.
Zhu Sheng and Xu Jin, who had remained silent at the side, exchanged a glance. Xu Jin said nothing, while Zhu Sheng took a few steps forward to Lin Bai's side. "I forgot to tell you earlier. Chen Bai hasn't learned much of the paper effigy craft, but his brute strength and martial skills are nothing to scoff at." Lin Bai glanced at Zhu Sheng, his enthusiasm toward both him and