Shadows

Hao Xuan woke up the next morning feeling completely refreshed and energized. He felt even better than before. His arms and legs that seemed so heavy last night were as light as feathers.

"Haha, this is a good feeling..." he mumbled while clenching his fists that made cracking sounds.

Without wasting any more time he walked up to the clump of tentacles and patted it, revealing Jiang Ling's head.

"Did you decide yet?"

There were faint circles under Jiang Ling's eyes which showed he hadn't been able to get any sleep, and who could blame him.

He looked up at Hao Xuan, staring back at him coldly.

"I know nothing of importance. Holding me hostage will not get you anything other than closer to death."

"If you know nothing of importance than why keep your mouth shut? Just speak and get this over with."

Jiang Ling didn't contemplate Hao Xuan's offer for too long though, soon he bobbed his head up and down with a defeated look.

"Make that promise and we have a deal."