Beside the dry well, Shen Fu slowly pulled up an iron cage. A person sat inside, completely unconscious.
Thanks to his immense strength, Shen Fu gripped the iron chain with both hands and managed to pull the cage up all by himself.
Song Lianhe recognized the person in the cage as Emperor Cheng Xiao at a single glance. He wore a yellow robe covered in drawn talismans, and his eyes, ears, and mouth had been sealed shut. His hands and feet were bound by five-color ropes, and he was so emaciated he looked like nothing but skin and bones.
The iron cage was locked. Without a word, Shen Fu pulled out a pair of iron hammers and, with two loud CLANGS, smashed the lock to pieces.
Song Lianhe hurried forward to check his breathing. "Quick, get him back to a room!" she urged.
The group immediately carried the man away. Zhou Junlin stood under the eaves of a nearby corridor, quietly watching them, his composure almost eerie.
"Gu Ha."
He spoke suddenly.
"Here!"
