Scripture of Days Past - Chapter 68: It's Too Dangerous in the Night

Ever since his fall from grace, Gu Wei had been under immense psychological pressure. To make matters worse, he had been struggling without proper food or shelter. His body was very weak, and he was no longer anywhere near his peak condition. As a result, the cat fiends were able to subdue him with ease.

"Don't bother trying to shout," Chu Qiguang said. "I've already knocked out the nearby boatmen in their sleep, so no one's going to hear you."

Gu Wei forced his eyes open. His entire face was covered in blood, and his vision was blurred, but he could just make out Chu Qiguang walking toward him.

"Y-You're colluding with fiends!" he cried in fear.

"Have you reported me to anyone?" Chu Qiguang asked.

"No, not even a single soul! I swear!" Gu Wei spluttered frantically. "Please let me go! I'll leave Azure Sun County first thing tomorrow morning, and I'll never come back!"

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