Walking further inside, they encountered another official who was deep in sleep. Gu Wen didn't bother to conceal his approach and grabbed the sleeping man by the collar, slapping him across the face before the drowsy eyes had a chance to fully open.
The official instantly woke up to find two mysterious figures wearing masks, and the corpses on the ground in the distance.
Fright nearly drove him to let out a shrill scream, but another slap silenced him before he could make a sound.
He went abruptly quiet.
Gu Wen let go of the man and said, "The Path I follow does not seek wealth at the cost of life. You've got family, old and young to care for. How much does the court pay you for your loyalty? Keep quiet and find me the storeroom ledger."