Everyone turned toward the entrance.
The newcomer was none other than Sister Ruby, the shadowy owner behind the White Emperor Apothecary.
A collective gasp rippled through the room. "How did this reach her? She never shows up in person." Every person in the hall dropped into bows and deferential nods, not daring to show a shred of disrespect. The woman was the stuff of legend. Some whispered she was some tycoon's mistress; others claimed she was the daughter of a senior official. But one thing was certain: in River City, nobody refused her face.
Even Wilson Lee's expression shifted. He quickly reined in his arrogance. "Sister Ruby, this punk pulled a fast one and stole my Wood Spirit Pills. I expect the White Emperor Apothecary to give me a proper explanation."
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