Qi Xuansu shut down four illegal brothels overnight, instantly making a name for himself in the North City. Many local gang leaders quickly realized that the rumored Daoist campaign to rectify the Imperial Capital Daoist Mansion was no longer just talk—it was real. Their “good old days” were likely gone for good.0

For Qi Xuansu, cracking down on the bawds was not difficult. They were certainly easier to handle than secret society members. The real trouble was figuring out how to properly resettle the trafficked women. He first needed to find out where each woman was from, then coordinate with the local Daoist mansions to arrange for them to be sent home.0

All of this would take at least half a month. In the meantime, the women were temporarily housed in Daoist temples affiliated with the Imperial Capital Daoist Mansion. Fortunately, Qi Xuansu did not have to handle these matters personally. He only had to give the orders, and others would take care of it.0

After a busy night, Qi Xuansu finally had a moment to rest. While he ate breakfast, he used his Novice License to contact Zhang Yuelu, boasting about last night’s accom...0