Chapter 406: Tribunal at Work! Demons! Extraordinary Martial Might!
The entrance to the pit seemed specially treated. Even so, not a trace of aura leaked out. There was no yin qi, no demonic qi, no baleful miasma, nor blood scent; nothing could be sensed.
Just then, the young woman’s face turned pale with fright. She thought bandits had broken in to rob and kill, and all her earlier charm vanished.
Her voice shrilled as she cried for help, “Help! Bandits have broken in! Save me!”
Her loud shouts quickly drew the villagers of Hengyang rushing over.
With a sharp clang, Zuo Qian drew his broadsword with his brows furrowed and eyes cold.
“This is a Tribunal investigation! All irrelevant people, stand back!”
He had assumed Li Yanchu would investigate discreetly. To his surprise, the Daoist had gone straight to the problem and, judging by his posture... intended to act directly.
Zuo Qian had even taken the trouble to change into plain clothes. But the villagers of Hengyang weren’t buying it. What was the Tribunal’s reputation compared to the favor of the palace? They supplied tribute to the Inner Court itself!
“Since when can the Tribunal storm into homes, arresting people at will without rhyme or reason?”
“If you damage the court’s tribute, not even ten heads will save you!”
“Fools! Do you know where you stand?”
Unexpectedly, the villagers of Hengyang were downright arrogant. Their hostility was palpable, and they showed not the slightest respect for Zuo Qian.