Wrapped up in his thoughts, Xu Qing headed to Harbor 176’s Violent Crimes Division headquarters.

It was getting late, and because of all the activity related to the Intelligence Division, people were on edge. That, in turn, had caused business to dip at the brothels and gambling halls, as many people weren’t in the mood for partying.

Because of how the rules worked in Seven Blood Eyes, traitors... were relatively common. Qi Condensation disciples were like venomous bugs in a jar, and thus didn’t have any sense of belonging. Truth be told, the sect didn’t care about providing a sense of belonging, as everything revolved around profit. Add in the fact that Foundation Establishment cultivators were like lone wolves, also motivated by profit, and it was little wonder that there were always people ready to sell information for the right price.

Xu Qing wasn’t thinking about such things as he made his way through the city. Nor was he worried about the fact that the Mute was following him.

Eventually, he reached the Violent Crimes Division.

There were two constables on duty at the main entrance, and when they caught sight of him, their eyes lit up with passion,...