Wanyan Mengwen heard Huang Yi'an's words and could not object any further; the others stopped questioning Li Ping'an, knowing it was futile. Instead, they began to quietly complain about Wanyan Mengwen and Huang Yi'an.
Despite assurances that everything would be handled well every day, and promises of a solution, as that thing drew nearer each night, they summoned Li Ping'an, a disorganized college student, and entrusted their fates to this impassive newcomer from the Taoist sect—something that increasingly infuriated them.
Over these days, they had grown familiar with one another; it took only a glance to convey their thoughts, especially for the cunning businessmen and the scheming politicians.
After exchanging looks, they signaled to each other that the moment that thing appeared and threatened to harm someone, they would immediately run toward the Silver Dragon Hotel's main entrance, letting the police and the sham Taoist leader, Li Ping'an, take the brunt!
