Chapter 265 Assassination Plot

The Cultists and all Fusang wandering warriors were all rounded up and taken back to the army garrison to be kept under lock and key. "Tell me, what your plans are?" asked Chu Xun frostily at the shackled Mocheng and his cohorts. The interrogation was being held at the field in the camp. "We are only here for the ancient ruins outside the city," said Mocheng, still grimacing at the wound at the back of his head. He looked badly bruised and battered; the soldiers must have given him an extra round of beating during the way back. Chu Xun's lips twisted into a sardonic grin. "It is no secret that I am nowhere near the kindest person you'll ever encounter. Tell us the truth, and you shall have a quick and clean death. But if you think you can take more abuse, pray take a look around." Mocheng jerked his head around and what he saw made him sweat profusely. Scores of soldiers were watching the interrogation on the sidelines, eyeing him with anger and anticipation like a pack