As he watched the commoners gathering around them in ever greater numbers.
The man who had spoken earlier changed his expression, hurriedly apologized, then promptly made himself scarce.
Such absurd scenes played out every day in the streets and alleys of Heaven Dou City.
At court, Wei Zhongxian held the reins of government, looking every bit the treacherous minister and rebel.
In any dynasty on Blue Star in his previous life, he would have been reviled by countless people.
Yet in Heaven Dou City, countless commoners instead sang Wei Zhongxian's praises.
That alone showed just how beastly the nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire had been.
Farmers grew grain, only to surrender nine-tenths of their harvest.
These nobles had left ordinary people no way to survive.
Just as Di Renjie entered the government office, a boy came up to greet him.
Strangely, two enormous ears sprouted from the boy's head.
One glance was enough to tell that he was no ordinary human.
This boy was none other than Di Renjie's deputy, Li Yuanfang!
His fame had spread throughout Heaven Dou City alongside Di Renjie's.
The people of Heaven Dou City called him Detective Li.
They called him that because no matter how great or small a matter was, nothing in Heaven Dou City escaped Li Yuanfang's discerning eyes.
Everyone was curious about his identity, however.
After all, what normal person had two ears that big on his head?
Some said he was a soul beast, while others said he was a beastman.
Opinions differed, but no one could give a definite answer.
Nor did anyone dare approach him and ask.
"Lord Di, the case has been solved! I've already brought the culprits back. They're waiting for your judgment!"
Li Yuanfang spoke.
Di Renjie gave a quiet acknowledgment.
Then he entered