Chapter 123: 23 Years Cleansing the Mortal World (3/5)

From 300 li away, Capital Commandant Gong Rui, who had rushed over after receiving military orders from the army camp, had not yet met the local County Magistrate and was already clad in armor, leading the soldiers from the camp to patrol within the city.

The County Magistrate, who had been apprehensive, felt a chill rise up his spine when he saw the imposing and mighty presence of a hundred soldiers, yet he also breathed a sigh of relief.

He felt that the heroes of the world were nothing more than this, and the situation in the city was now worry-free. By noon, it was time to receive these soldiers and cleanse them of the dust of travel.

He had intended to host them at his own residence and prepare some good dishes.