But when it came to interacting with people, he remained as silent as ever.
Zhao Shu tried starting a few conversations with Kulu, but failed to get any valuable information.
The same went for Kosu. That ugly guy was tight-lipped; even the worldly-wise Zhao Shu couldn't get any unusual news from Kosu.
...
Just when Zhao Shu was losing hope and falling into confusion, a vivid portrait brought him hope.
It was a painting of a "cat," supposedly the pet of the Leader, who adored it greatly.
In order for this cat to live freely in the woods, the Leader specifically ordered that no one was allowed to harm it and even said that anyone who rescued it in time if it got injured would be rewarded.
This news was like a bolt of lightning, illuminating Zhao Shu's mind.
He thought, if he could be the lucky one to rescue the cat in time, wouldn't he gain the Leader's favor?
