The room fell silent immediately. Gu Chengyu was speculating in his heart who was responsible.
With a thud, Ming Yan fell to his knees, "This humble one has failed in his duties. I plead with the lord for punishment!"
Ming Yan's task was carried out very unsuccessfully. He realized his shortcomings and had failed to assist the lord, instead becoming a hindrance. The Map Master was caught single-handedly by the lord, yet didn't live long enough to be interrogated before dying at his hands.
"Tell me what happened!" The Map Master was a critical figure, knowing quite a few insides. If a way could be found to get him to talk, perhaps they could uncover what mistakes occurred at the border.
Bu Ke had already been captured, and the people sent by Daxing Sect had been caught in one swoop. Why would people still attempt a rescue?
