C457 Hunt

The air was charged with an eerie tension. Despite Chu Qing's alluring antics, Lee Yan and her group clung to one steadfast rule: they would not strike unless they were completely sure of victory.

Chu Qing found himself in a bind. To entice Lee Yan and her companions into action, he needed to demonstrate genuine 'sincerity'—a misstep could be deadly.

As night deepened