Within Linjiang Square.
Apart from the original residents of the square, a large number of outsiders from beyond the city had also arrived.
Some of them were from various trading houses.
But even more were young nobles and members of powerful factions from other cities within Qifeng Prefecture.
Among them, there were no lack of young prodigies of the Refining Essence Realm, or fiercely capable guards.
A good portion of them had previously left the city, but upon discovering that Pure Land had been destroyed, they returned.
Some had been unhurried and had only planned to leave recently.
Under the subtle influence and encouragement from behind the scenes, they had all come to Linjiang Square, intending to leave High Willow City through the south gate and return to their respective homes.
Just as Chief Clerk Yang had anticipated, these individuals were of extraordinary birth, held high opinions of themselves, and disliked being restrained.
