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But Pei Ye at least believed one thing—such a calm and astute man would definitely not rush headlong into danger harboring secrets.
Every night before, he meticulously recorded his discoveries, so how could he leave without a word when about to embark on a long journey, sinking to the bottom of the lake with a belly full of secrets?
If he was reluctant to share these dangerous matters with his wife, where had he left them then?
Pei Ye paced lightly, his steps gradually taking him away from the light of the candles of the Enforcement Hall. Suddenly, his gaze halted, a figure in black with grey hair entered his view, with a longsword strapped at his waist.
After a long absence, the old man was still as erect and vigorous as before, with a dignified air, flipping through a booklet and conversing in a low voice with two executors.
"You do not know what this extremely valuable purchase is?" It was the familiar stable voice of the old man, "Then who authorized this order?"
