บท 65: The Trap

Gu Shenwei was disappointed because the secret on the handle was not worth the risk.

There were only a few inconspicuous dents below the thread on the handle. There were seven dents on one side, and three dents on the other side. Even if they signified something, Gu Shenwei could not understand at all.

He carefully re-tied the silk thread and quietly waited for the gong sound that indicated the second watch. Elder Zhang seemed to be avoiding him as he never returned even after dark.

Matron Xue probably would not survive tonight. Gu Shenwei was completely reliant on Shangguan Nu's next actions. He even thought of turning to Shangguan Ru for help because she was about to become the 10th master and would have a justification to protect other people. But he quickly gave up on the idea, because he knew Shangguan Ru would think that he was taking advantage of and would betray her. With Shangguan Yushi fanning the flames, she might personally kill him in an instant.