CLANG!
The dungeon door opened, and the sudden sunlight stabbed at Ouyang Rong's eyes, making him squint. He instinctively raised a hand to shield them, only lowering it after he had adjusted to the light.
When he saw the person standing before him, he was dumbfounded.
"Brother... Brother Pei?"
"Brother Ouyang, long time no see. You're in better shape than I expected," Pei Shaoqing said with a calm smile, looking Ouyang Rong over. Despite being covered in bloodstains, Ouyang Rong could still move freely.
Ouyang Rong was still stunned and took a long moment to process. "You... You... How are you here?"
"If I weren't here, you might never have seen the light of day again," Pei Shaoqing said with a laugh, extending a hand. "Come on. You're free."
"What in the world is going on?" Ouyang Rong asked, stumbling as he walked out.
But Pei Shaoqing didn't answer.
Ouyang Rong pressed him. "Brother Pei, Pei—"
