"All right!" As if by design, or perhaps by coincidence, Li Kang walked calmly out of the District Government Office just as the group finished their conversation.
"Ah Zhu, it's getting late. We're going to go pick up the Wall Announcements next. You handled things here cleanly and efficiently, so headquarters has relented… Your application for both Artifacts has been approved!"
Li Kang paused, then smiled. "Congratulations! This greatly increases your chances of solving the problem."
"That's good." Chu Bamboo nodded. "But you guys go get the Artifacts… I still have to go back and take care of some things!"
"After all, I've only just finished negotiating terms with that bunch of 'Vampires.' If I don't crack the whip a little, they won't make a move. It took their sacrifices to finally create this one opportunity..."
At this, a shadow passed over Chu Bamboo's eyes.
