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Chapter 447: Prosperity, Civilians Suffer; Decline, Civilians Suffer - 2

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Apparently alerted by the sudden sound of Wang Zijia's voice, the two from next door, already somewhat off due to torture, began spouting nonsense.

Wang Zijia's laughter paused intermittently as he leaned on the railing and nonchalantly declared, "Add another four hours!"

"Father, I don't think they can hold on for even two hours!" Rather than accepting his suggestion, Chu Ziyu replied from the adjacent room.

"Don't worry, if I want them to die before dawn, even the King of Hell would find it hard to take them beforehand!" Wang Zijia stated coolly, his indifferent tone implying ample confidence in his means.

"I understand, father!" Chu Ziyu was silent for a moment before replying so.

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Two hours later, as the sunset fell and the sky was filled with the afterglow.

"I have come in response to Elder Demon Child's summons. May I ask why you have summoned me?" Dong Chengye entered the great hall, bowing respectfully to Wang Zijia seated high in the hall.