Second Master and Master Ming exchanged glances, thinking indeed there is a master secretly protecting them. He said solemnly, "Who is this master? Please show yourself."
A voice echoed from the mountain, "No need for that. I ask Second Master to honor your bet and let these children go."
Second Master was, of course, not too willing to just let them leave, so he grudgingly permitted the commotion from the people below.
After all, it would be hard for him as Second Master if he let the brothers make this trip in vain.
He was just about to speak when Er Mao, who had incited the crowd before, shouted again, "Who the hell is hiding? Come out if you dare!"
"Who do you think you are, that things go your way just because you say so—"
"Ah—"
A distorted howl echoed.
Second Master was surprised and looked in Er Mao's direction, just to see Er Mao covering his mouth with his hand, blood continuously flowing from his fingers.
