"Speak then, why did you betray me?" Wei Yuan gently blew on the tea leaves, appearing indifferent.
The ancient jade lay on the table beside him, neither covered nor guarded by any formation.
Hu Le Gaoen knelt before Wei Yuan, the ancient jade was right in front of him, just a step away. But that step seemed like a chasm.
He was silent for a moment, then countered, "If I'm willing to hand over all my secrets, can I exchange it for the safety of my clan?"
"No." Wei Yuan answered decisively.
Seeing Hu Le Gaoen continue in silence, Wei Yuan said, "The promises you offered were all given long ago. What I want now, I already possess. As for your skill to transform into a shadow beast, it's nothing special, I'm completely uninterested. If you can't offer something to change my mind, then your entire clan will accompany you in death."
"But they are innocent!" Hu Le Gaoen became agitated, struggling and roaring.
