Using water to splash Tian Renmu awake had been Nan Xiaonan's idea—but in fact, the method had no effect whatsoever.
By the time Tian Renmu woke up, the sky was already beginning to lighten.
Inside Lock's Weapon Shop, the air was somewhat chilly... When Tian Renmu woke, he felt the dampness on his body. He frowned first, then discovered that he had been chained to a pillar.
This was the basement... He had been here before—this was the basement where he had found the Silver Mask and the sword.
Binding Tian Renmu had also been Nan Xiaonan's idea. She had said it would create a better atmosphere... As for what kind of atmosphere that was, Boss Luo had not bothered to question it.
"Who would've thought? You really do have an accomplice."
When Tian Renmu woke, Nan Xiaonan was here... She had been guarding him the whole time—after all, she was the only one who could do this sort of thing.
Luo Qiu had only just arrived. Before this, he had been staying in Max's little workshop. Near dawn, Nan Xiaonan had vaguely heard the sounds of hammering, but she had no idea what Mr. Luo had been doing in the workshop.
"They should only be temporary companions." Boss Luo looked at the awakened Tian Renmu and spoke calmly.
Tian Renmu did not seem particularly worried about being bound... At least, he showed no signs of it. Hearing that, he chuckled softly. "Looks like you're the sort who likes to quibble over details... Is there really any difference?"
"How do you feel? Any better?" Boss Luo changed the subject directly.
"Better than last night." Tian Renmu said calmly, "Of course, if you actually intended to save me, you might make me feel even better... Your temporary companion clearly did not