Shouting and carrying on would only make them lose face. Once they realized their abilities and items had no effect, and that they couldn't break free, Big Tiger and the others quieted down instead.
Xu Huo lowered his hand, satisfied with their cooperation. Smiling, he said, "I had you sit down so we could talk things over. I hope you'll all keep cooperating as well as you are now."
Big Tiger sneered. "You've got our lives in your hands. Whatever you say goes!"
Xu Huo didn't care about his attitude. "First, tell me which cards each of you has and what they do."
Seeing Big Tiger about to speak again, he glanced at him. "Don't interrupt me."
After the warning, Big Tiger shut his mouth, looking resentful.
"But there's one rule: no lying." Xu Huo added, "To avoid wasting everyone's time, I'll start by eliminating anyone who lies."
He didn't use truth serum or any other Potion. Instead, he blocked their senses and announced that they could begin.
Big Tiger went first.
"Don't lie," Xu Huo said, watching him.
Big Tiger looked grim, sweat beading on his forehead. After a moment, he said, "My first card is Black 17, Black Throne, Trap Card Black 5, and Exchange Card Black 10."
Xu Huo nodded. "The Exchange Card should be able to make the first card disappear. How does it work?"
"If you know what cards the others have, you can use a specified card to exchange for one of theirs."
"Do you have to call out the card?"
"Yes, but after one exchange, the Exchange Card returns to the Dungeon."
"So the person who came looking for us the night before last had an Exchange Card." Xu Huo smiled faintly, then turned to Big Tiger's companions.
"White 12 and White 19.