When the Shadow Figure slipped inside, the eunuchs attending the bedchamber hastily withdrew in silence, not daring to show the slightest negligence.
Upon entering, the Shadow Figure dropped to one knee, his voice filled with terror. "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. This subject has failed in his duties and betrayed Your Majesty's grace. I am willing to accept punishment."
Kang Yeyu sat upon the couch, his expression grave and unreadable, neither joy nor anger visible.
He did not immediately tell the Shadow Figure to rise, merely saying blandly, "First, tell me exactly what has happened in Longqing City."
"By your command, Your Majesty." The Shadow Figure lowered his head even further, not daring to meet Kang Yeyu's gaze.
"Of the spies this subject placed in Longqing City, the soul lamps of most have already gone out.
Only a few remain lit, but those people have now all vanished without a trace. I fear they disappeared along with Longqing City."
Kang Yeyu's brows knitted tightly, his expression growing ever more solemn. "Did they send back any news before that? Can they be contacted?"
The Shadow Figure shook his head. "In reply to Your Majesty, the reports from those spies came to an abrupt halt on the eve of Longqing City's disappearance.
Everything happened too quickly, without the slightest warning, as though it had been plotted long ago.
This subject has also tried every possible means to contact the missing spies, but has still received no response whatsoever."
Upon hearing this, rage surged in Kang Yeyu's heart. He suddenly clenched his fist, and in an instant, a terrifying aura burst forth from his body, sweeping in all directions like raging, surging waves.
The tables and chairs before him were instantly reduced to powder beneath that force.
The Shadow Figure's body was forced