After what seems like an eternity of walking, we take one more step and suddenly, torches on the walls light up. Now, we can see everything. There is a clear pathway ahead that seems a bit off.General Li suddenly halts and blocks me from proceeding ahead. She picks up a rock from the ground and throws it across the pathway in front of us.

"Sir!" I knock on his door, "Urgent news!"The door opens inwards. The first thing my eyes lay on: chiseled six packs and v-shaped torso.I cover up my eyes. "Sir! You could've said you were in the process of changing into your uniform."

"Mother and father, I did not see you guys complain when boxes of silver under my name enter the Manor for the Yuan Family. Is something the matter now? Have you guys regret accepting 70% of the money?"Uncomfortable to my comment, Master Yuan clears his throat: "That is a different story."

"I will be gone by today.. so it will be fine to tell you." Kun Xiao gulps, "After seeing our abilities, the Eighth Prince wanted us to work for him. Upon completing what he wants, he will grant us whatever we want." He laughs pathetically, "But I guess all of that is no use now.""Is there anything I can do to help..?" I inquire, hoping to ignite a spark of hope.

Time: A Week From the Thank-You Dinner.Location: Interrogation CellCo-Commander Xu Kai has just completed interrogating a guilty merchant. Wiping his blood-filled hands on the clean towel, he exits the interrogat