As Zhou Qing walked out of the cave mansion, Ghost Mastiff and Luo Lingling were still deep in cultivation, while the old hen was fast asleep.
Zhou Qing did not disturb them and quietly left, heading alone towards the inner city.
...
Several days later, Zhou Qing, wearing a mask, reappeared at the teahouse opposite the trading company.
Compared to a year ago, discussions about "Mr. Ji" had lessened considerably.
Some speculated he had left the Imperial City, especially since even the Spirit Slash ancestor of the Nangong Family had returned to Yaoguang Mansion.
Others suspected he had secretly allied with a Spirit Slash aristocracy, reaching a reconciliation with the Nangong Family.
Now, the heated topic in the city had shifted back to the individual who audaciously killed the Chief Eunuch Gao Xianzhong in broad daylight.
This matter concerned the Royal Family's reputation, and the Emperor had ordered a thorough investigation, vowing not to tolerate such affront.
