"What is taking them so long?"
The Xie Clan Master paced back and forth in his private chamber; his brows knitted in worry.
Tonight, he had sent his most trusted men on a dangerous mission—to steal every last one of the mysterious array plates, and if possible, uncover the secret behind their creation.
His true ambition lay in seizing the entire batch of plates and using them to strengthen his clan.
With such resources, the Xie Clan could rise above their rivals. The idea of auctioning a few of the plates had also crossed his mind.
it would not only earn them vast wealth but also elevate their prestige throughout their city.
But now, hours have passed.
The men had been gone for more than three hours, and there was still no word.
"Could they have been captured?" he muttered, pausing in his steps.
The thought gnawed at him, but he quickly shook his head. "Impossible. I sent the best of the best."
