At first, Cheng Zongyang thought they were here to steal the medicinal materials. But the next moment, he saw them take something out from their robes, bring it to their lips, and blow gently. A flame instantly flared to life.
Cheng Zongyang's mind went blank. 'They're here to set a fire?'
'Who would do this?'
At that thought, he immediately considered the Four Great Gangs and the An and Miao Families.
They were the only factions openly opposing the County Magistrate.
'But have things escalated to a direct and open confrontation with the County Magistrate?'
Cheng Zongyang grew anxious. If these medicinal materials were burned, his family's Foundation Establishment Medicine Bath preparations would surely be delayed. The County Magistrate's bath, however, wouldn't be much affected.
Just as he was wondering whether to make some noise to alert others, a dozen or so people charged out from the direction of the backyard.
