Chapter 68

"But, why are you asking me these questions, general?" He asked, leaning forward slightly, his tone casual.

Hua Ren stiffened at the question, his posture taut as though a string pulled tight.

Rowan’s blue eyes were sharp, watching him like a hawk. "Do you perhaps, know who Lim Sa Yu is?"

Hua Ren opened his mouth, his lips parting to form a response, but before he could utter a word, a loud crash shattered the tension. A table was knocked over at the side of the restaurant, porcelain bowls clattering to the floor, spilling broth and noodles everywhere.

A man in green robes stood, his hand gripping the hilt of his sword as he glared at the man in front of him. "How dare you insult me!" he bellowed, drawing his blade and lunging toward the man who had toppled the table.

Hua Ren moved before anyone could react. In a flash, his own sword was unsheathed, intercepting the attacker’s with a sharp clang.