In a mere half hour, the entirety of Luojiang Prefecture was locked down. On every main road leading out of the city, not only were local underworld figures operating in the shadows, but the Jinyiwei had also set up checkpoints to conduct thorough inspections.
Such a massive mobilization happening in just thirty minutes demonstrated the formidable reach of the Antique Chamber of Commerce.
At the Jiang Family estate, Jiang Xiaotang was on the phone. Whoever was on the other end, Jiang Xiaotang—one of the titans of the Jiangdong Region—spoke in a tone that was exceptionally deferential, even tinged with reverence.
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