Disbelieving what I'm hearing.

"I'm sorry, could you repeat that?," Zhen Shi asked while making sure his ears were still working, because he was pretty certain Zhen Wang just suggested something equivalent to having ravenous wolves escort a flock of sheep.

Zhen Wang rolled his eyes a bit, understanding that this was very out of character for him and his reputation, but he had made a deal...sort of.

"I'm saying that, originally, I was going to-."

"Murder me."

"-apprehend you, so that you could face justice by the main branch clan leaders. But if you are truly aiming to return home to make ammends by your own accord, I will respect that, and I suggest that we travel home together as a sign of sincerity."

"Huh..."

Zhen Shi stared at Zhen Wang in utter disbelief.

This was the same guy, as far as Zhen Shi's memory was concerned, that had one time ripped the hand off of a man who pickpocketed from an outter disciple.