"I sealed it within the mine ahead."
This sudden group of intruders had startled the Meat Cutting Craftsmen in the mine, as well as the unaware Calculation and others. They all exchanged glances, quietly backed away, and dared not breathe too loudly.
But the one-armed Mine Chief Zhuang Erchang was extremely excited, not minding the loss of his arm in the slightest.
He glanced sideways at the Wugong Clan Chief, then led his two apprentices to respectfully kowtow to the old man on the horse. After rising, he saluted the others with a smile, explaining, "I've troubled you, Master, to make such a special trip.
"I had long suspected these Witches were up to no good. The Red Lantern Society members can't be trusted, so turning to the sect for help seemed the most reliable. But inviting you here, Master, wasn't solely because of these Witches' troublemaking.
