Almost at the same time as the lecherous ghost, Wu Chen, entered the woodshed, a flame shot into the sky.
The Longwei Army, who had long been hiding nearby, charged into the temple holding torches and weapons.
The crowd of common folk surrounding the main hall's Taoist temple, families in tow with children, was startled. The chanting of Wuchou abruptly stopped, and his eyes opened suddenly, gleaming with cold light.
The leading general scanned the crowd without saying a word: "By order of the General of the Western Campaign, the Longwei Army is here to apprehend the criminals!"
"If any of you are harboring criminals, everyone must immediately leave with the Longwei Army. Those who dare to resist will be killed without mercy!"
The common folk were struck silent with fear, while the children cried loudly. No one cared about blessings or prayers at this moment; they all hurriedly picked up their children and ran out of the temple.