The Khitan tightened their control, threatening innocent lives by vowing to kill a commoner every day the Nine…
The Khitan tightened their control, threatening innocent lives by vowing to kill a commoner every day the Nine Mortal Ways remained hidden. Zhu Yousheng sought to negotiate for the people's safety, but Xue Chou warned of the Khitans' treachery, doubting they would honor any promise. Moreover, since Zhu was the sect master, his capture or death would leave those hiding in the underground passages, who were unfamiliar with the maze-like terrain, exposed and vulnerable.