The surface of Qinghe City appeared calm and peaceful, yet hidden currents were already churning in the unseen depths. Chen Haotian's rise was like a massive boulder thrown into a lake, not only disrupting the layouts of the Zhao Family and the Han Family, but also drawing the attention of various hidden forces to the city.
Inside a secluded courtyard in the southern part of the city, candlelight flickered dimly, and a faint fragrance of medicinal herbs lingered in the air. Several figures clad in black robes sat around a long table, upon which lay a map of Qinghe City with several key locations marked by red symbols.
"Chen Haotian is moving too fast. The Liu Family has already submitted to him," a Black-robed Man said coldly, his tone laced with dissatisfaction. "We prepared our layout for so long, only for him to suddenly insert himself into the mix."
Chapter 74