Huo Er watched as Che Kangchen led his troops away. Although he knew each of them was quite capable, he couldn't help but wonder... who really knew what situation they'd encounter down there?
All he could hope was for each one of them to return safely, especially Mr. Chen. If anything happened to him, he would be considered a traitor to the empire.
Armed with a map of the underground sewer system, Kang Chen and his team set off from the nearest entrance.
The stench in the sewers was overwhelming. They grimaced as they waded through the waist-deep filthy water, moving as quickly as they could.
One of the men asked Kang Chen, "Boss, do we have any specific targets for this rescue?"
Kang Chen replied, "No, just do your best to help as many as you can. Don't push yourselves too hard."
These men were his trusted allies. While it was their duty to protect the city's inhabitants, he understood that people often have their own personal motives.
