Xie Xun indeed stood guard at the door for half the night. Ying Yi briefly explained the situation of the Shadow Guards to him. Although Ying Liu had regained consciousness, he had a penetrating wound to the chest, which would leave severe aftereffects that would be difficult to fully heal, making it unlikely for him to continue serving as Xie Jue's Shadow Guard. This group of Shadow Guards had worked hard and achieved much. Xie Jue had already released them from their contracts and helped each of them acquire a house in the Capital. The Prince Manor had some profitable rental properties which provided them dividends, so they did not need to worry about their daily lives. However, the severe casualties among the Shadow Guards left Xie Xun feeling both regretful and deeply saddened. He had known these men since childhood and had once envied his Second Brother for having such excellent protectors.
