Lin Yi, driven by a sense of pressing urgency, leapt directly into the dark tunnel.
His Majesty was in danger, and Judge Zhong was restless as well.
"Gongsun senior, I must go out too. His Majesty is in danger; I cannot sit idly by."
Unexpectedly, Gongsun Mo took out a rope and tied Judge Zhong to a pillar, speaking with earnest gravity.
"You, a mere Scholar with no knowledge of Martial Arts, would only add to the chaos if you went. You'd be better off staying put here."
"Out of consideration for your help in uncovering the truth, I'm tying you up here to save you. My accursed Junior Brother must have set a trap outside, planning to doom you to death."
After securing Judge Zhong and fearing he might call out, Gongsun Mo pulled out a piece of cloth, ready to stuff it into Judge Zhong's mouth.
Judge Zhong yelled out in panic.
"Gongsun senior, you can't do this! Mr. Lin has important matters he entrusted to you."
