"Men! Apply the torture!" With Su Lan’s order, two soldiers immediately stepped forward, ready to act. "Wait, wait, wait..." Seeing this, Pei Nan quickly raised her hands and forced a smile. "Let’s talk things through, no need to get physical --- that's so uncivilized." "Oh? So now you're ready to talk properly? Done with the act?" Su Lan sneered. "I was just joking earlier, don't take it seriously. Ask whatever you want --- I'll tell you everything I know," Pei Nan caved instantly. "You’d better not play any tricks. If you dare lie even once, I promise you’ll taste pain like never before," Su Lan warned. "Don't worry, don’t worry, I won’t lie! I’m a very honest person," Pei Nan grinned obsequiously. Su Lan frowned slightly but said nothing more. She had a gut feeling something was off about this woman—one moment playing dumb, the next moment acting obedient. What was she really ...