Zhao Ritian and Long Batian wolfed down their food.
Lu Chengwen calmly poured them drinks. "Eat while you listen. In the early hours, while everyone's resting, I'll let you out. This time, the escape password is down-forward D, up-down CCCC, back-forward B, down-up."
"I've already spoken to the Four Heavenly Kings. They'll do me this favor. The three of us should try to escape together, but if that doesn't work, I'll cover for you."
Zhao Ritian said, "How can that work?! I'll cover for you!"
Lu Chengwen shook his head. "I should do it. They trust me, and even if I can't escape, they won't harm me. At the very least, I'm still Tianwu's prince consort. You two are different. If you piss them off, they might kill you."
Zhao Ritian was about to speak again when Lu Chengwen said, "It's settled."
Long Batian was moved. "Cheng Wen, I misunderstood you before."
"Ah, Twelfth Brother, we haven't spent much time together, but since you're my Senior Disciple Brother's older brother, we're family. We're brothers. No need to be so polite."
Long Batian's eyes reddened as he raised his bowl. "Cheng Wen! Ritian! I'm fortunate to have met brothers like you. If my younger brother Long Aotian has ever offended you, please do me a favor and don't hold it against him. From today onward, we're brothers!"
Zhao Ritian hesitated. Seeing how serious Lu Chengwen was, he said nothing and drained his drink.
Lu Chengwen wiped the corner of his mouth. "Eat slowly. I'm going to put Liu Rufeng to sleep. Remember, if the escape fails, put all the blame on me. I'll take it."
The two nodded together. "We'll definitely succeed!"
One in the morning.
Lu Chengwen sneaked out of the room, looked around to make sure no one