In the dungeon, the two faced each other in a stalemate, enveloped by deathly silence.
The candlelight flickered back and forth in the wind, casting shadows and creating a division among the spies in this deathly silent dungeon, subtly forming two camps.
Before tonight, everyone in the Imperial City Department had assumed "Yuan Jimo" had died in the Qu River, and Jiang Qihu was undoubtedly the future chief. For most spies, this was a good thing as Jiang Qihu was upright, and working under him meant not having to worry constantly about making mistakes and facing severe punishment.
Unfortunately.
Yuan Jimo has returned.
The first thing he did upon returning was publicly execute the Special Enforcement Officer, Copper Bone.
"Yuan is indeed ruthless. A loyal follower for years, and yet killed without hesitation."
