Amon narrowed his eyes. 'A fugitive?' He thought. But now that he thought about it, he didn't find it surprising. He had been missing for eight years without sending any news back, and Yao Ai had warned him that if he failed and was still alive, her agents would hunt him down. It seemed that she made good on her threat.
Amon told his pursuers, "No need for the trouble. I will go report to Her Lordship directly."
"This is not an option. As I said, resist, and face an immediate…"
One of the soldiers interrupted the one who spoke to Amon.
"What is it?" The speaking soldier asked with annoyance.
"Squad leader, his cultivation…"
"What about…," The squad leader stopped mid-sentence.
