The gates of Five Peaks Mountain City were flung wide open. A massive, dense crowd had gathered at the entrance. Among them were Zhong Shanyong and the other mid-to-high-ranking officials of the Five Peaks Mountain Town Pacification Bureau. Numerous major families, led by the Wei Family, were also present, along with a smattering of the city's various gang leaders.
As the only native Profound Light Realm expert in Five Peaks Mountain City, Wei Zhixing, the old ancestor of the Wei Family, was also part of the crowd welcoming Chen Ping'an's return.
"Has the route for the lord's return journey been arranged?"
"Lord Chen is returning today, so make sure your people stay in line! Don't let some idiot who doesn't know any better start something! They'll do more than just lose their own life—they'll drag me down with them!"
"All of you, remember this. When the lord enters the city, keep your heads down. Don't look around. If I catch any of you gawking, I'll skin you alive!"
