章節 26: Chapter 24 Investigation_1

As expected, conflict arose at the city gates last night. Some people sensed something amiss and attempted to flee under the cover of darkness, but fortunately, Gu Chen was well-prepared. He ordered Wu Qian to seal off the city throughout the night, and with his timely arrival, he subdued these individuals on the spot, turning them into points of merit, which contributed to his own standing.

Having been up all night, Gu Chen was in the prime of his youth and strength, and as a cultivator of some accomplishment, the lack of sleep had no effect on him.

But Zhou Rang was different. Already old and being just an ordinary person, staying up all night with Gu Chen had indeed taken a toll on the elderly gentleman.

The next morning, Zhou Rang sat in the county government office drinking tea, leaning back in his chair, his aged face looking extremely haggard.