When Li Luo opened his eyes, he saw a grey and dreary world before him. Soot-colored clouds drifted past in the sky like puffs of chimney smoke, low enough to feel oppressive. 

Visibility was limited, and low voices seemed to float out of the foggy translucence, whispering straight into their hearts.

They were getting jumpy, but then the Greenwood Comforters on their chests blew a cool air that calmed them down.

Whoosh.

Li Luo was quickly alert again. He cast his eyes about his surroundings, noting many other flashes of light as the...