Chapter 117 - Tie Sha Vows Allegiance, the Underworld Gates of the Black Market Open - Part 2 (Teaser)

“What is it, General?” Zhao Xiantong froze mid-step.

General Mammoth said, “First, capture a few locals and figure out what happened here.”

Zhao Xiantong snorted. “General, in a backwater like this, how could there possibly be any—”

Before he could finish, General Mammoth seized him by the collar and hoisted him clean off his feet with a single hand. “You fool, how long have you been out in the Central Plains?!”

Zhao Xiantong’s eyes bulged, but he swallowed his retort and lowered his gaze.  

“Yes, that was my mistake. I assumed this remote border wouldn’t hide any real masters, so I let my guard down.”

General Mammoth tossed him aside. “Find out exactly how these people were killed.”

“Yes…right away.”

“Hold on,” General Mammoth said, voice dropping. “That white bird up there… It’s been watching us the whole time.”

Zhao Xiantong looked up and finally noticed the white finch perched high against the wind. A flicker of recognition crossed his face, and his body tensed.

“You think…?” General Mammoth asked.

“I mean…it shouldn’t be, right?” Zhao Xiantong forced a shaky laugh. “This isn’t the Central Plains. How could—”

Before he could finish, General...

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