21. Black Jade Coffin

Lin Yue's words sent shockwaves through the hall.

Everyone looked incredulously at the young man seated at the head of the table.

What was this important figure of the Xiahong Clan thinking?

The gift from the governor's mansion was clearly the most valuable, consisting of nine Essence Pearls, and they had even scolded Lin Yue on behalf of Young Master Xia Lie. Why was their entire family to be executed?

The Qingdu Prefectural Governor's family turned deathly pale in an instant, hardly daring to believe their own ears.

"It is possible," said Baili Fengzhi, glancing at the Qingdu Prefectural Governor's family. "With your status, killing a minor local official isn't much trouble, but the Patrol Envoy will arrive soon, and this might affect his impression of you."

"I see," Lin Yue stroked his chin, nodding slightly. "Alright, then we'll wait for the Patrol Envoy to leave before proceeding with the execution."