The commoners in the Prefecture City had all returned to their daily lives. However, because grain prices had stabilized, those who had hoarded grain earlier were filled with regret, while those who hadn't were naturally somewhat smug. They completely forgot the miserable state they were in just a few days ago.
Some rejoiced while others worried. Chen Yi was naturally among those who rejoiced. Over the past two days, Wang Ji had visited once, bringing him quite a bit of news. He had confirmed that Liu Hong seemed to have accepted his fate; it was said his hair had turned white overnight.
"Liu Zhaoxue has disappeared, the Five Poison Sect in Xinglin Hall has been purged, and Liu Hong's eldest and second sons are also nowhere to be found.
"Coupled with that old fox's recent behavior, everything points to a massive upheaval on his end."
