Several warriors escorted the two men to a room in the northwest corner of the Marshal's Residence. Judging by its furnishings, it had once been a kitchen and had stood empty for a long time; dust covered the stove. They were shoved inside, then tied back-to-back to prevent them from escaping. The specially made ropes were braided with ox sinew. Even a martial arts expert would have found them difficult to break.
After the warriors left, Liang Yinghao strained against his bonds. Finding that he could not snap the ropes even with all his strength, he sighed.
"What's there to sigh about?" Hu Xiaotian said with a smile. "Can a few measly ropes really hold us?" He had learned Tendon and Bone Alteration from Unenlightened and could change his build at will. Secretly channeling his internal power, he slipped free of the ropes in moments, then quickly untied Liang Yinghao.
The two listened closely. Quite a few warriors were stationed outside. If they swaggered out through the door, they would inevitably cause a commotion.
Liang Yinghao pointed at the chimney above the stove. Compared with the walls, it was clearly much thinner. He took off his shoes and retrieved the tools hidden inside, assembling several pieces into a small spade. Boring through walls and digging holes were his specialties. His hands flew, and in moments he had scraped away the plaster to expose the green bricks beneath. He pried them loose and removed them one by one. Before long, he had opened a large hole in the chimney. Once it was wide enough for a person to pass through, he stopped. He had barely made a sound throughout.
Hu Xiaotian stood by the door, listening for movement. If any warrior came in now, he would kill without hesitation. Fortunately, the