he xuan has killed your secret lover Shi Wudu. Pei Ming and Ling Wen went to investigate the scene with you, finding Shi Wudu’s headless corpse slumped to the wall. Shi Qingxuan was nowhere to be found, and each of them took some time to mourn the loss. Pei Ming and ling wen gave you space as they investigated the rest of the old temple

the corpses neck was still slightly damp, but it was cold and pale. The blood had dried, and the inside of his throat was coated in blood. The cut was made with a dull blade, so the stump looked more chewed than sliced

a hand touched your shoulder, and turning, you saw that pei Ming had came back. He looked at the body with sad eyes, wanting to reassure you but in too much pain himself to really say anything helpful. The man had always been serious and seemingly powerful, but now he seemed so weak and upset