Master Oogway did not venture deep into the prison. After receiving Master Shifu's assurance, he merely nodded and remained outside with the Rhino Jailers.
"Hey, Master, what is Master Shifu planning to do? Settle things with his disciple?"
Unable to hold it in, the Rhino Warden wanted to ask Master Oogway what exactly was going on.
"Settle things—yes, they must settle things. But as a master, this settlement is a lesson he must make up for."
Master Oogway smiled. Even if he left this place now, the Jade Palace would have someone to carry on after him.
The place where Tai Lung was imprisoned lay deep beneath the prison. There was only one way in or out, and a thousand guards watched over a single prisoner.
Riding the chain lift down, Master Shifu reached the lowest level. The clatter of chains was crisp, yet his heart grew ever more settled.
The massive iron gate opened, followed by two more sealed wooden doors. Holding a torch, Master Shifu walked forward slowly. Flickering firelight scattered the darkness, revealing everything ahead.
A massive "turtle shell" was locked at the center. Though it looked like a shell, it was actually specially made restraining armor, covered in densely packed acupuncture needles.
Back when Tai Lung faced Master Oogway, he had lost to those acupuncture strikes and was captured.
The moment Master Shifu stepped inside, his faint footsteps reached the presence within the restraining shell. It jolted awake, and a pair of amber eyes opened.
"Oh, oh, who has come? Is it my dear master?"
"Tai Lung..."
Master Shifu approached, looking at the proud and resentful face curled within the shell. He was utterly calm.
"Have you come to say something to me? To persuade me to turn back, criticize me some more, or laugh at