Volume 2

72 A Hand in the Dark

Tao Lie nodded. “Ms Li Shen, please be rest assured that we’ll protect Mr Jie Pa to the best of our abilities. We swear it on our reputation as Rank A officials of the S Clan.”

I nodded fervently, then swept my gaze towards Nie Zun. He was looking back at me with his usual indifferent and calm gaze but I understood the meaning behind them.

I turned towards Ta Lai once more. “Alright, since you’re adamant about bringing me with you then I might as well follow along. I’d like to know if I’m truly the Western District Commander too!”

I was firm with my declaration.

There was a trace of appreciation in Ta Lai’s eyes. “All things considered, there are still aspects to you that I can look forward to. Don’t worry, I don’t want to kill you. Through this journey with me, you’ll definitely achieve something unexpected.”

I shook my head. “I’m not worried about whether you plan on harming or helping me and neither am I curious about where you’re taking me. I just really want to know what I’ve forgotten!”

Ta Lai smiled but didn’t a...