Hearing the commotion outside, Xu Qingtong rose and strolled leisurely to the doorway, casting a glance at the man outside.
The man appeared to be around forty, with a long, thin face, a pointed chin, and a bloodless complexion, though his eyes were particularly bright. He wore a dark-green robe with a Dark-Black Silk Sash around his waist.
"Are you the garrison commander of Yalai Town?" Xu Qingtong asked.
"I am Qin Baichuan! Were you the one who injured my men?"
"Since you are Yalai Town's garrison commander, let's speak plainly. I am the Fruit Collection Supervisor personally appointed by City Lord Lu of Hanshui City. Refusing to cooperate was bad enough, but you actually sent men to arrest me. What is the meaning of this?"
"How dare you! You dare falsely invoke City Lord Lu's name? Why would City Lord Lu employ a despicable man like you!" Qin Baichuan shouted.
Xu Qingtong took out his Fruit Collection Supervisor's Token and tossed it to Qin Baichuan. "A Fruit Collection Supervisor's Token issued personally by the city lord. Surely this cannot be fake?"
Qin Baichuan flicked a finger, sending the Token back. "Don't try to fool me with such things. I'll capture you and send you to Hanshui City for City Lord Lu to deal with!"
Xu Qingtong gave a cold smile. "Very well. Make your move, Commander Qin!"
Without hesitation, Qin Baichuan raised a hand and summoned eight flying knives, one large and seven small. Holding the large one, he pointed its tip at Xu Qingtong, and the seven smaller knives formed a Wild Goose Formation and swept around to encircle him.
Xu Qingtong narrowed his eyes. Interesting! This was his first time seeing a matched set of Demonic Treasures!
He formed hand seals, mobilized his demonic power, and erected