The man hesitated for a moment,
"Please enlighten me, my Lord..."
Lu Yi snorted coldly,
"Investigate! Who dares to defy my orders and cause trouble in the capital at this time? Kill without mercy!"
"Yes!"
The puppet swayed and immediately transformed into flames, burning itself into a pile of ashes.
At the same time, a shopkeeper opened his eyes, looking puzzled, and walked outside to find an acquaintance, summoning a clerk.
"Anyone come lately, asking for a reward for merit?"
The clerk shook his head,
"Didn't you instruct everyone to keep a low profile, to do nothing until the new monarch ascends?"
"Strange... Could they be from out of town? Doesn't seem right..."
The two were whispering when suddenly a bearded man walked into the pawnshop, and they immediately fell silent.
