BRIBING THE SERVANT WAS WORTH IT

Shi Min remained quiet for a long moment, deep in thought. His fingers tapped rhythmically against the edge of the thick wooden desk, his sharp eyes distant. ‘Otako is the head of the constabulary of the Hidden Valley as far as I remember,’ he reminded himself—but he kept the information to himself.

Meanwhile, chaos indeed exploded across the Hidden Valley. The moment word spread of an evil cultivator kidnapping young virgin women, the families of the missing persons stormed the constabulary. The cries of grieving mothers and enraged fathers filled the air, their voices raw with fury and desperation.

The gruesome discovery of corpses only confirmed their worst fears—many now believed their love ones - daughters, sisters, and cousins were gone forever.

The constabulary was under siege.

Men and women barricaded the exits, refusing to let the officials move freely, demanding answers, demanding swift justice.