A Show Within a Show

It seemed that Plenty Gold Company's inn had extremely high-quality soundproofing.

No matter how loud Xiao Sixteen screamed, no one came to his rescue.

In the room…

Xu Xiaoshou carefully helped apply medicine to the man's wounds, silently praying that he would not move around.

He thought, 'He is afraid!'

'But I also want the intel!'

'If Xiao Sixteen does not cooperate, then he can only die!'

'It would be such a waste if he dies like this.'

With a look of seriousness, Xu Xiaoshou said, "I am saying this sincerely. You really cannot move around. Once you move, I will panic..."

Xiao Sixteen was on the verge of breaking down.

He thought, 'What do you mean you will panic if I move? Is this something a human being should say?'

'I only want to retrieve the Sovereign Pill from my ring. That's all!'

'I was being so sincere, but what did I get in return...'