As the conversation continued, those around who had held prejudices against Wen Chaoshen quieted down, their gazes turning skeptical yet curious.

They all knew who had approached the Seven Kill Hall to cause trouble for Cheng Feng.

For most people in Kuhai County, this person was not to be offended.

Not only was his family wealthy and influential, but he also had an elder in Guanghan City working as a civil official, familiar with Ke Yun, the city commander. Even Liu Jinshi usually treated them with respect, not daring to flaunt his authority as a magistrate.