Underground

Shangguan Hong placed his right hand on the hilt of the sword, raised his head, and said, "I'm here to request an audience with the Master Commander."

Some passersby had already noticed him, and they were now pointing at him, but nobody approached the building.

A ripple of pride passed through Shangguan Hong. Unexpectedly, he was neither unduly nervous nor afraid. Though he was slightly flustered, it had nothing to do with either Wild Horse or those onlookers.