"Anyone who can be rooted out, has been. As for those who've already been possessed, the Observatory must remember to execute them in secret," Eunuch Chen said.
The General Department nodded. "Xuanjing City hasn't seen this much bloodshed in a long time. It's about time we cleaned up these remnants."
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Lingyun Dao.
Mansion of the Marquis of Ren De.
The architecture was magnificent, with gilded splendor, and the furnishings were of refined elegance.
In the main house, the Marquis of Ren De was currently flipping through a book.
In the Great Zhou Country, all cities of Dao Level or higher were overseen by Dukes, and Lingyun Dao was no exception.
A young maid placed a cup of tea on the table.
Before the young maid could leave, the Marquis of Ren De stopped her.
The maid trembled slightly, then obediently knelt between the Marquis of Ren De's legs.
"You certainly know how to enjoy life—reading a book while partaking of a beauty."
A voice rang out.
