Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Arrest

Li Zheng did not fully understand why Zhiyu's pearl and the awakening of her sister-in-law were related. However, since they were referred to him, there must be some connection.

He summoned a few government officials to accompany him and Lin Yicheng to apprehend the culprits.

There were only a handful of pickpockets and thieves in Yan City and their whereabouts were predictable. Since their crimes were minor, they weren't given much attention.

In a dilapidated house in the Western City, a group of people were gathered. Apart from a man with a sharp face and monkey cheeks, and another one with thick eyebrows and small eyes who looked quite honest, there was a white-haired, crippled old beggar and two children.

The two children were thin and small, huddling in a corner, too scared to speak.

"If the girl is not skillful, we can just sell her to the brothel." The sharp-faced man spat, then glanced at the little girl in the corner and snorted coldly.