Chu Liang, who was standing behind them, couldn't help laughing and shaking his head as he listened to their ridiculous conversation. If their merits were to be evaluated according to what they were saying now, then Di Nufeng would be the greatest contributor, followed by Lin Bei, and then Chu Liang.2

Of course, Chu Liang was just silently complaining to himself. He would let them continue their little act since his teacher liked it. Chu Liang still had other matters to tend to anyway.0

It wasn't within the Mount Shu Sect's disciples' scope of responsibilities to deal with what followed after resolving the main issue. So, Lin Bei proceeded to volunteer to liaise with the city's chief official and other authorities and have them take over the responsibilities of appeasing the public, sending the rescued women home, and investigating the facts of the matter.0

Lin Bei had spent a lot of time mingling with the city's officials during the last couple of days. So, when he made his offer to help Di Nufeng, he did so with gusto.0

Lin Bei confidently patted his chest and said, "We're all brothers after all!"0

He was indeed well-versed in the life skill of making connections.0

The House of the Mountain-Subjugating Marquess had been involved in such illicit activities for quite some time without running...0