Mushu leaned forward slightly, his eyes narrowing as if the weight of his words pressed heavily on his chest. “But that’s not all. We interrogated a captive, and through a series of events, we uncovered something disturbing.”
Shi Min’s voice cut through the room like a blade, steadier now but carrying an underlying edge of anger that seemed to ripple through the air. “The Old Monk revealed everything about Solaris. His cultivation, his sacrifices, and his hidden abilities.”
“Solaris?” Ling Li’s gaze sharpened, her posture rigid as she leaned forward slightly. “Sacrifices?” she asked, her voice deceptively calm, though her fingers tightened imperceptibly on the armrest.
Shi Min’s lips curled slightly in distaste, his expression darkening as he spoke. “Yes, Solaris. Young virgin females. He’s been abducting them for years, using their lifeblood and purity to refine his power.”