Frank started at Burt in turn—he had heard of him before.

After all, Burt Yorkman had the reputation of making the most arrests in Riverton Precinct and was as competent as he was brutal.

Those he had his eyes on would never get away, though Frank was still surprised he was a member of Sage Lake Sect.

Still, he reasoned, "You are more or less a man of accomplishment in Riverton. Why stoop to being Sage Lake Sect's lapdog?"

Burt chuckled, presuming that Frank was intimidated and therefore trying to sway him.

"Give up on your pretty words, kid." He snorted in disdain. "It's your misfortune for upsetting Sage Lake Sect—average Joes like you would never understand the terror they embody, but don't worry, I'll spare you the pain while satisfying Ms. Ocean."

Frank chuckled. "So I should be thanking you?"

"You're welcome."

a thing or two about sects myself—have you heard of Mystic Sky

chief and their senior apprentice both.

smiled. "You'll soon see us

was surprised again. "You're saying you're

disappointment. "I might have considered letting you go three years ago, but you have no chance

Mystic Sect Sky was now nothing compared to Sage Lake Sect, and Burt had no reason to stupidly aid the apprentice of some dogshit

but I'm crippling your meridians first. At least you'd be alive—just play nice if you want to live when Ms. Ocean comes

martial artist like Frank, but Frank said quietly, "Do you really think you

Burt laughed. "I won't win in a fight, but you have been restrained with sage fetters—not even

was why he used his

he suddenly received a call, which he answered

greeted him. "I'm Vicky Turnbull,

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