Returning once more to the tea room of the Jingxi Governor's Office, Shen Hao found that the previously noisy chatter quieted down significantly the moment he entered. Scanning the room, he noticed that everyone was deliberately avoiding his gaze, and even after he sat down, those seated nearby became noticeably tense.
"Lord Shen, you may have to wait for a while. Lord Jiang is currently meeting with guests. I'll inform you as soon as he's done. Would you like some tea while you wait?"
"Mm, thank you."
Shen Hao took the teacup and casually placed it on the small table beside him, then closed his eyes to rest. He knew that most people around were wary of him. By now, his reputation as an Evil Star was no longer confined to the region around Fengri City. After leading the raid on the Xu Mansion, his notorious title had reached the Imperial City itself, and within just two days, the news had spread like wildfire.
