The overwhelming pressure vanished in a flash, and the scene quickly returned to normal, as if nothing had just happened. However, nobody was foolish enough to believe that what had just transpired was merely an illusion. At this moment, everyone's hearts were deeply shocked.
"Alright, everyone, you may leave now. The Spirit Fruits will continue to be sold tomorrow," Ouyang Peng said, regaining his composure, as he addressed the crowd.
The crowd, in silence, obediently dispersed, like a flood of people receding, until the place became deserted.
"Everyone has worked hard today!" Ouyang Peng then turned and said to Wen Cheng and the other officials.
"Haha, Lord Ouyang, you're too kind. It's our honor to come and celebrate the opening. It's actually us who should apologize for the expense," said an official standing beside Wen Cheng, shaking his head repeatedly, with others chiming in.
