The female Demon Suppression Captain, however, paid him no more mind, seemingly having lost all interest in questioning him further. She tossed out a few more inconsequential rebukes at the crowd, then turned and walked toward the back courtyard.
A moment after her figure had completely vanished behind the Moon Gate…
"HAHAHAHA!"
"Oh man, that's hilarious! I'm dying!"
"Brother Chu Fan, you've got some rotten luck, running into Lord Xiao's episode on your very first day!"
In the great stone courtyard, the Demon Suppression Guards, who had just been standing as still as pines, erupted in a deafening roar of laughter like a bursting dam.
Some slapped their thighs, laughing so hard they nearly fell over. Others were crying with laughter, clutching their stomachs and unable to stand up straight.
As everyone chimed in with explanations, Chu Fan finally began to understand.
