Hill's sudden movement did not attract An Pengfei and the others' attention.
No one knew what secret chamber the Brownies had found, but even the usually steady An Family guards cried out in alarm. An Pengfei's entire body tensed, and a silver short spear flew from behind him, streaking out in silver light before transforming into a long spear in his hand.
The squad captain who had just been beside him rushed over, his face filled with fury and barely concealed panic. "Young Master! The Lin Family built a Mass Grave a thousand meters underground!"
An Pengfei was utterly shocked. He did not even bother to address Hill before growling, "Go!" He had the man lead the way and charged off at once.
An Ran stood there in a daze for a moment before walking over with a solemn expression. "My apologies, Archmage Bolanio. Young Master Pengfei was simply too shocked, which was why he behaved so discourteously."
Hill waved a hand. "The important matters come first. I won't mind something so minor."
An Ran shook his head and solemnly performed a kowtow before Hill.
Hill rose in surprise. Fortunately, Fat An merely wished to thank him and had only offered a formal bow of gratitude with a single kowtow.
This was a customary gesture Dragonborn used toward those who had saved their lives. After thinking it over, Hill accepted it and sat back down.
An Ran said softly, "I sincerely thank you, as well as your Fairy friends, for saving the lives of every noble family and every citizen in Benevolent Harmony City.
"We will never forget this debt of salvation, not in this life or any to come.
"The Mass Grave... is an evil ritual that inflicts the greatest harm upon the power of one's ancestors. Once it