When the gatekeeper saw a group of armed men arrive at the manor gates, he immediately came out to ask, "What do you want? Our master isn't home. If you've come to visit, come back in a few days."
Ba Ying was just about to cup his hands and introduce himself when Wang Wu stepped forward and shoved the gatekeeper aside. "Are you blind? You dare obstruct the Jinyiwei on official business?"
"We're here to arrest someone, not pay some damned social call."
Wang Wu's overbearing manner gave the gatekeeper a fright.
This was Xingyun Manor. Long Siye had long enjoyed a reputation for chivalry in Jianghu, and his sworn younger brother was none other than Li Xunhuan, the Little Li Fei Dagger, ranked third on the Weapons Ranking. No one had ever dared come here and run wild.
But these visitors weren't martial artists. They were officers of the law. Not knowing what to do, he could only rush inside in a panic.
As he ran, he shouted, "Terrible news, madam! Something terrible has happened! Officers have come to Xingyun Manor to arrest someone!"
Wang Wu charged inside with his men, while Lin Lang followed behind, swaggering through the gates.
As he walked, Wang Wu told Ba Ying beside him, "Brother Ba Ying, remember this: we're the Jinyiwei. We're officers of the law."
"No matter how high their standing in Jianghu or how great their local reputation, these people are still commoners. If they violate the Great Ming Code, they're outlaws."
"There's no need to be polite to them. Who do they think they are?"
Leading his men into the reception hall, Wang Wu slammed his hand on a table. "Where has everyone crawled off to die? My lord is here, and you don't even know to serve him