Black Shadow

Han Wuxian knew Moonlight Hall as well as a mother knew her own children. "This is a trap."

"Then why are we coming?" Tie Linglong had spent some time in Moonlight Hall, but she understood little about the organization.

"There will be bait in the trap, and hunters nearby. I want both."

Tie Linglong, Chu Nanping, Nie Zeng, and Shangguan Yun—four helpers in all. Han Wuxian rose from the vine chair and swept her gaze across their faces. With nothing but the movement of her eyes, she gave each of them a different expression: warmth, praise, expectation, and seduction.

Each person felt they'd received special treatment. Their hearts stirred, and each resolved that, no matter what, they couldn't let the Hall Master of Moonlight Hall down.

"The best way to deal with a trap is to lure the snake out of its hole." Han Wuxian spoke softly. "I need someone to spring it."

All four stepped forward almost at once.

Han Wuxian smiled. "I couldn't bear to let any of you take that risk. The Dragon King wouldn't forgive me, either. King Yun, what do you say?"

Shangguan Yun wore a wry smile. "I'd be happy to."

"Hehe, the Unrivaled King's son is more useful kept safe. I'll spring the trap. You'll lie in wait outside. Little sister, you and this dashing swordsman will work together and keep watch to the south. King Yun, I'll leave the killer I trained myself in your hands. Please go lie in wait to the east. I made two sachets; take them."

The four nodded. Chu Nanping and Shangguan Yun took the sachets. They knew they were meant to lure Moonlight Hall disciples, though they couldn't smell anything from them.

Han Wuxian's smile grew brighter. "You really move me. If Moonlight Hall's disciples had