"Marquis, should we make a move?"
The young man in scholar's robes walked over to Huo Qubing's side, his expression gradually turning serious as well.
"This Marquis has been entrusted by His Majesty to protect the common people. Whether they are the Xiongnu of the northern frontier or evil spirits on Han soil, they are all enemies of the people. Since we are here today, we naturally cannot stand by and do nothing." Huo Qubing said calmly, "Heaven has bestowed extraordinary power upon us, so it should naturally be used for the people, to protect all living beings."
"Tch."
A disdainful voice came from the corner. The female prisoner sneered. "Protect all living beings? The world is so vast. With just a few people like you, how can you protect everyone?"
"Even if we cannot protect every single person, we should still do everything in our power, rather than become a scourge upon the world like you, you monster!" The deputy general flew into a rage, drawing the curved blade at his waist and pointing it at the female prisoner's nose.
Standing by the window, Huo Qubing glanced back at the female prisoner.
"On this return to the capital, I will petition His Majesty to gather Extraordinary Individuals from across the land and establish an office dedicated to suppressing evil spirits that cause chaos. If the strength of a few people like us is not enough, then we shall borrow the strength of the entire world."
The female prisoner snorted coldly and avoided Huo Qubing's gaze.
"Marquis, the evil spirits have appeared." The scholar said in a low voice, "Should we head out separately? Or..."
"There is no need." Huo Qubing's voice was incomparably calm. "The entire city is dark now, while only this tavern is brightly lit. We need