At the head of the table sat a man of about forty, with dark skin and a short beard on his chin.
He was the leader of this expedition, a Fourth-Grade Martial Captain from Qingyang County's Demon Suppression Bureau, Tie Zhan.
To his left sat a tall, lean middle-aged man with eyes as sharp as a hawk's. His name was Night Owl, and he was an expert in tracking and assassination.
To his right was a brawny, heavily bearded man with a massive Ghost Head Saber strapped to his back. His name was Shi Feng.
Across from them were two women. One, about thirty years old, had a weathered face and a capable, calm demeanor. Her name was Qing Man.
The other appeared younger, in her early twenties, with two short swords crossed on her back. She was agile in her body technique, and her name was Yan Ling.
"The situation is trickier than we anticipated."
Tie Zhan spoke slowly, his voice deep and raspy.
