Meanwhile, after Bigan walked out of the royal palace, his face was pale and completely devoid of blood as he headed west.
Passing through the marketplace, the people of Chaoge cheerfully greeted Bigan, showing not a shred of fear toward those in power. This showed that in ordinary times, Bigan's conduct and character had deeply won the hearts of the people.
Had it been any other day, Bigan would have responded to the people's goodwill with a full smile. But today, having just had his heart carved out, Bigan's pupils were unfocused, and he merely nodded mechanically to the citizens who adored him as a form of acknowledgment.
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