Hearing the screams of agony inside, Jiaoqiu gritted his teeth, trembling all over.
"You want to prove to me... that everyone's life here is in your hands! Is that it?"
"That's right." Hoolay's gaze was cold.
"Then have the Cloud Knights sealed off the port yet?"
"..."
"No." Jiaoqiu ground out the word.
"Heh."
"Looks like they don't want my escape made public."
"No surprise. Fear is deadlier than fangs and claws, especially during a celebration like the Martial Arts Ceremony."
Hoolay folded his arms, as though he had seen through everything.
"What stands here now isn't a band of fugitives hiding from place to place. It's wolves among sheep."
"My wolf pups are starving. They're eager to feast on flesh and blood, with your fear to whet their appetites."
He looked coolly at Jiaoqiu.
"Foxian, your show of composure is a shell I could break without effort. I could tear through your flesh at any moment and expose the pitiful bones beneath."
"You have no secrets from me."
"Of course, you can cling to hope and think your little tricks will get you out of this."
"But remember, we're in a busy district. You aren't our only hostage."
"Make one wrong move, and innocent people will die because of you."
Outside the gate, crowds streamed past.
None of them knew that a pack of wolves lurked inside the compound, ready to rush out and tear out their throats when the moment came.
"Now, let's talk about that Yaoqing Foxian general you serve."
After a barrage of threats and psychological pressure, Hoolay finally revealed what he wanted.
"Modu said she came for me. That means she'll personally lead the hunt."
"Before the hunt begins, I want to know my opponent."
"You can refuse and show me your backbone. Or you