Chen Zhongyi quickly chimed in with flattery, "With you personally leading the charge, my lord, cracking this case is a certainty. So there was nothing wrong with Standard-Bearer Sun congratulating you in advance."
And while Pei Shaoqing was being showered with praise by Chen Zhongyi and Sun Youliang, the Zombie had already reached Yang Family Village.
Smelling the rich scent of humans, the Green-haired Zombie grew almost frantic with excitement, quickening its bouncing pace.
"Quick, report to the Lord! The Zombie is here!"
"Everyone, on alert! Let it in, then we'll take care of it."
The Jing'an Guard on watch at the village entrance saw a dark figure bouncing out of the hazy mist from a distance. With every leap, it drew closer, startling birds from the woods.
"My Lord! My Lord! The Zombie is here!"
A member of the Jing'an Guard rushed into the ancestral hall to report.
Pei Shaoqing and the others instantly rose to their feet and headed outside.
