The whole episode was like a rhapsodic ride on a roller-coaster with the enigma of Chu Xun's survival in constant fast-motion and full of surprises.

"Look, I knew it," said one quietly, "He's not called the Deceiver for nothing. Thank the gods that we said nothing bad about him."

"Indeed. That's really sneaky of him."

Nevertheless, there were still parties who never stopped from taking more swipes at Chu Xun, with hopes that Chu Xun would perish in ...