Synopsis

The chapter features the protagonist's confrontation with the Slaughter Palace and their blood tracking ferret, where he cleverly avoids detection by erasing traces. The narrative highlights the political tensions between different martial factions and a rising Ming Cult, which seeks to control things. Further investigation reveals the protagonist's connection to Tear Creek Village and a woman named Yehwa, which sparks further suspicion. The chapter concludes with the Slaughter Palace attempting to seize a woman, setting the stage for a potential conflict.