South City Old Beast Pen had been abandoned for years.
It had once been where the Heaven Dou Nobles raised young soul beasts.
Later, a soul beast riot broke out, killing many people, and the place was sealed off.
Now, all that remained were half-collapsed walls, rust-covered iron cages, and a beastly stench that no amount of washing could remove.
The night was deep.
Di Yao stood atop a ruined building in the distance, overlooking the entire Old Beast Pen.
Hu Liena stood at his side, her voice kept low.
"The Crown Prince's Mansion has sealed off the three outer streets."
"Seven Treasures has taken up position at the trade route entrance."
"Dugu Bo's people haven't shown themselves, but poisonous insects have already spread through the abandoned alleys to the south."
Di Yao nodded.
"Where's Yue Guan?"
Hu Liena said, "In the shadows."
She glanced at Di Yao, then could not help asking, "Are you sure Tang San will come?"
Di Yao watched the few dim lights within the Old Beast Pen.
"He needs materials."
Hu Liena frowned. "Tang Hao shouldn't let him take such a risk."
Di Yao said, "That is why he won't let Tang Hao know everything."
Hu Liena froze.
Di Yao continued, "What is Tang San most afraid of right now?"
Hu Liena thought for a moment. "That you'll leave him further and further behind?"
Di Yao looked at her.
Hu Liena frowned. "Isn't that it?"
Di Yao said, "It is."
"But he's even more afraid of being forced to hide behind Tang Hao forever."
Hu Liena fell silent.
That hit the mark.
If Tang San kept relying on Tang Hao to save him, relying on Tang Hao to seize account ledgers, relying on Tang Hao to kill people, then he would forever be nothing more