Yan Guilai and his men came back.

But every man looked dusty and tired, if not dismal and crestfallen.

"Where's the Devil?!"

Yan Guilai demanded angrily.

The acolyte he barked at yelped an answer and he stormed towards the great hall.

"Ah, Master Yan, you've come back!"

Chu Xun grinned broadly at him.

"You monster!" Yan Guilai hissed, his eyes blazing with rage.

With a puzzled look, Chu ...