C1165 Liu Hanyan's Hope

Suddenly, the light from a candle danced erratically, its chaotic flicker rapidly fading before snuffing out completely with an abrupt finality.

Buzz!

In the wake of the extinguished flame, a subtle ripple disturbed the encompassing darkness, where shadowy figures seemed to momentarily flash into existence.

"Mang Yin... He's been murdered!"

A deep voice murmured from within the shadows