The Celestial Break Gang began taking over the eastern, northern, and southern districts, establishing branches in the remaining urban areas to manage the entire county town.
Meanwhile, the Qiu, Xu, and Ding Families quickly withdrew their influence, reverting to the status of ordinary Martial Arts Families.
Li Mingxin, along with the members of the Li Courtyard, moved into a mansion in the northern part of the city.
With that, the Li Family's branch in Jade Peak County was dismantled. However, Li Mingxin raised no objections.
One night, however, he paid a solitary visit to the Cheng Mansion, leaving with a smile on his face.
As the days passed, the county town quickly stabilized.
「Meanwhile, far away in Yangzhou Prefecture of Da Liang, at the Su Mansion.」
The rear courtyard of the Su Mansion was heavily fortified, with sentries posted every few steps. Guard teams composed entirely of Upper Three Grades Martial Artists patrolled and stood watch.
