Royal Gold Magistrate

First floor of the restaurant.

Just as Fang Zheng was about to turn and leave, Zhang Laoliu grabbed his sleeve.

Turning back, he saw Zhang Laoliu looking awkward, as if wanting to say something but not daring to.

Fang Zheng sighed: “If you have something to say, say it quickly.”

Given permission, Zhang Laoliu hurriedly said: “Yes! Yes, there is something!”

“Master, our district has been doing these health inspections lately, with people coming by every day.”

“The kitchen needs renovations too. Raw and cooked foods must be separate, we can’t use the same cutting boards, and dishes can’t be mixed…”

“After kitchen renovations, we need to submit floor plans to the district for review, rebuild several rooms, add doors here and there… none of us understand any of this!”

“They’ve issued all these new orders, and many places need renovation. A lot of people are complaining.”

“Plus the Sanitation Team keeps coming to inspect… taking bribes and making things difficult. Business is hard to do.”

“Master, this is too difficult. Can’t we stop doing all this…”

Hearing this, Fang Zheng’s brows furrowed deeply.

He hadn’t expected Li Yuanzhao to move so quickly, with such aggressive ideas.

Acting without considering consequences, rushing headlong into things, following every whim.

This time he hadn’t sent anyone to assist him, who knew what chaos he might cause.

Previously, he had always supervised Li Yuanzhao’s actions, so there hadn’t been any major mishaps.

Making some mistakes this time might be good, stop him from being so impetuous and teach him his limits.

“I understand. Quietly keep track of everyone who’s been taking bribes from shops in the district! I’ll deal with them later. Only tell me about this, don’t tell anyone else. I don’t trust them.”

Zhang Laoliu’s face bloomed with joy. With Master handling it, this small matter was definitely sorted!

“Don’t worry, Master! I’ve had enough of those Sanitation Team bastards. Ever since they learned they work for the Crown Prince, they’ve all gotten so arrogant, acting proper on the surface but behaving like thugs in private!”

“Just watch me give them…”

“I told you to keep records, not take revenge. If I find out you’re settling personal scores, you know what will happen!” Fang Zheng added seeing his expression.

Zhang Laoliu immediately turned serious: “Absolutely not!”

As they talked, suddenly a huge crash came from upstairs, followed by wailing.

Fang Zheng’s heart jumped and he quickly ran upstairs.

Reaching the second floor, his heart sank. Why the hell had a fight broken out?

He saw Lord Ji Er being stepped on by Chilie, crying out in pain.

Broken pieces of porcelain were scattered everywhere, with two Inferno Gang members lying unconscious.

Seeing this, Fang Zheng immediately shouted: “Everyone stop!”

“Chilie! Let him go!”

Lu Fa hurriedly translated, but Chilie didn’t move, merely giving Fang Zheng a cold sideways glance.

Even Paba remained calm, making no move to intervene.

Seeing no one heeding him, Fang Zheng’s anger flared!

“Paba! What does this mean?”

Paba stood up leisurely and said coolly: “Lord Fang, these thugs were looking for trouble. Paba couldn’t help but teach them a lesson.”

“Who knew they’d be so useless, more than ten of them losing so badly to one person.”

“This was clearly self defense.”

Seeing Fang Zheng’s frustrated expression, Paba felt a slight satisfaction.

Fang Zheng turned to Lu Fa: “Is that what happened? What went on here?”

Lu Fa pointed at Lord Ji Er, stammering: “Yes… he tried to sneak attack with a sliding tackle but got caught halfway and stepped on.”

“The others were knocked out by teacups…”

Fang Zheng’s heart jumped again.

So sliding tackles don’t work. When he first saw Chilie, he had fantasized about trying one on him…

Lord Ji Er was still being stepped on, crying out weakly.

Seeing Fang Zheng arrive, he called for help.

“Lord… Lord Fang! Help… help!”

“These Northern Rong bastards!”

Damn it! How embarrassing!

Fang Zheng’s face reddened with anger: “Shut up! No skill yet daring to provoke others, truly a dog that can’t stop eating shit.”

“Lord Fang! We’re wronged! We’re Civilized Model Citizens!”

A gang member boldly ran up to Fang Zheng with the banner.

Lord Ji Er’s eyes lit up: “Yes, yes! I’m a Civilized Model Citizen!”

Looking at the banner, Fang Zheng felt speechless.

The Sanitation Team had become underground thugs, and gangsters had become model citizens.

What a mess!

Still, no matter what, Banshan District was under his jurisdiction. Letting his own people be stepped on by foreigners was too shameful!

Fang Zheng looked at Paba and said coldly: “Have him let go! If thugs cause trouble, let the authorities handle it.”

“Chilie fighting in private is disturbing the peace. Master, don’t let this escalate.”

Paba shrugged helplessly: “Lord Fang, I can’t control Chilie even if I wanted to. He’s the Khan’s beloved general, I’m afraid I can’t help.”

Seeing this, Lu Fa moved close to Fang Zheng and whispered: “Master, should we take care of Chilie!”

“Take care of what! Can you beat him?”

Lu Fa licked his lips: “I can’t beat him in a fight, but killing him wouldn’t be hard. I didn’t bring my gear today, but if I go back and get my hidden weapons…”

“Stop trying to cause trouble!”

Just as the situation reached a deadlock, commotion erupted downstairs.

Then several people appeared at the stairway.

Li Yuanzhao led the way, with Brother Biao surrounded by others as they climbed the stairs.

Reaching the second floor, an Inferno Gang member pointed at Chilie and called out: “Brother Biao! He’s the one who beat our people!”

Fang Zheng walked up to the group and asked quietly: “Your Highness, why are you here?”

Li Yuanzhao excitedly examined Chilie: “The Inferno Gang said there was a Northern Rong monster eating people here, so I came to see.”

“Amazing! I never imagined such a fierce warrior existed in the world. Can Zhang Biao beat him?”

Zhang Biao silently walked up to Chilie and looked up at him intently.

The two locked eyes, creating a tense atmosphere.

Lord Ji Er seemed to see his savior and gathered his strength to shout: “Brother Biao, save me!”

Suddenly, Zhang Biao broke into a grin: “Release him!”

Chilie also grinned, sensing this man was different from the others.

His gaze showed no fear, only excitement.

But given their vast size difference, Chilie still didn’t take him seriously and said disdainfully: “What are you supposed to be.”

Hearing this, Zhang Biao silently turned and stepped back twice.

In the next instant, his body twisted sideways!

*Boom!* A muffled sound!

A gleaming flying knife instantly buried itself in Chilie’s shoulder!

Zhang Biao tilted his head at Chilie, speaking unhurriedly: “If I can hit your shoulder, I can pierce your throat.”

“Release him.”

This display of knife throwing shocked everyone.

As expected of Brother Biao, so brave! Straight to business!

Paba looked at the knife stuck in Chilie’s shoulder, his expression suddenly changing…