Having returned from Yongfu Pawnshop, Shen Changqing once again fell into a life of leisure. Despite the troublesome duty of being the Defender of Lin'an City, the city was, in fact, at its most peaceful when the Demon's Essence Blood had not truly emerged.
Shen Changqing couldn't be bothered to pay much attention to the people from the five factions. As for other wandering individuals from Jianghu, they weren't even qualified to catch his notice.
So, during these past few days, he kept a low profile. He would either visit Yongfu Pawnshop to check on the latest developments, stay at the inn, or take in the local culture and customs of Lin'an City.
At the Yamen, after Zhao Fang's death, the appointment of a new County Magistrate had yet to arrive, leading to a headless state of affairs. Only the Principal Clerk and Adviser were there to barely hold the fort, preventing the Yamen from completely falling into disarray.
