C90 Calculating the Debt

Marshal Loong's command rippled through the ranks, and a wave of relief washed over the soldiers' faces. Trudging on without purpose, they knew, would surely spell their doom.

Ma Jide and Lee Fei stood in close proximity. Ma Jide reached into his pocket, producing two yellow pine cakes, and offered one to his companion. "Master Xu, have something to eat."

Lee Fei accepted the cake with a nod