Desert North Mad Blade gazed at the brain before him as though it were some priceless treasure.
A long while passed.
Then he spoke.
"Nine Heavens Star Killer, what do you think?"
This time, no one objected.
In this world, strength spoke loudest. Zhou You had ventured out after dark twice in a row and returned with results both times... that was enough to make these unruly martial artists bow their heads.
But Zhou You did not answer.
Instead, he crossed his legs and tossed the question back.
"Don't ask me. What do you think?"
Desert North Mad Blade took no offense at the slight discourtesy. Propping his chin on his hand, he considered it for a moment before speaking.
"The bloodstained letter tells us to trust the innkeeper, but this brain says not to... that really is a tough one..."
That was essentially useless, so Zhou You could only sigh and take the lead. "Let me ask you all something. Has any of you seen what the innkeeper looks like?"
The result?
Everyone exchanged looks. Not one of them spoke.
Only after a long while did someone answer.
"Well... I really don't think I've seen him... have you?"
The man he asked shook his head.
"Neither have I. Maybe Old Sun..."
"Hey, hey, leave me out of this..."
Watching the noisy scene, Zhou You looked faintly disappointed.
"Seriously? You've been here all these days, and all you've discovered are a few trivial rules?"
Everyone looked ashamed.
Even Desert North Mad Blade's weathered face reddened slightly. He slapped the table and declared, "Fine. Nine Heavens Star Killer, you don't need to go out tonight. I'll lead a team out to investigate myself!"
Alarmed, someone beside him immediately tried to dissuade him.
"Boss, you're the one holding us together. If anything