"Yes, Big Brother!"
The four people responded in unison, their expressions exceedingly solemn.
Watching the four leave, Hou Yuxiao's gaze slightly hardened as he turned and walked to the rear of the main hall, opening a hidden door and slowly stepping inside.
The space behind the hidden door was deep, and Hou Yuxiao walked downward for more than thirty breaths before he saw a glimmer of light.
The moment the light appeared, a burst of furious cursing reached his ears.
"Bastard, release me, I am the Prince of Dayu. You dare to imprison me? Once I get out, I will obliterate your entire Hou Clan!"
"Do you think imprisoning me will resolve this? The academy has a Great Confucian skilled in Su Shu; once they ascertain my whereabouts, they'll come immediately to rescue me. At that moment, I will surely exterminate your entire Hou Clan!"
"Vermin, release me! I will kill you, kill you, kill you!"
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New Yu Era 1325, early October
In the extreme north of Shenzhou, Yuntian Town.
