Sung Wei frowned. Master Wu Shun was a tall thin man with gaunt facial features, grey hair, and a mildly unnerving smile. His bright eyes stared back at Sung Wei with an intensity the inspector wasn't used to. “How to say this politely?” Sung wei bowed. “Forgive my delay. I admit I was expecting someone else. Still, I am glad you’ve come.”

The demon hunter held a bony hand up. “No matter, but I am eager to get started. Where can I deposit my things? And then I should like to begin this hunt.”

Sung Wei nodded and gestured down the hallway. “Right this way Master Wu Shun.”

Sung Wei grit his teeth as the demon hunter examined the building that Illiesku and her minions were currently running their black market magical item business out of. “He’s unhinged.” The demon hunter continued to observe the building. Sung Wei continued to observe the demon hunter, grimacing as the thin man made observations.

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“Four exits, five if you count the roof. That’s a four out of five chance that someone dies. Not bad odds.”

“I would like to avoid as much collateral as possible.” Sung Wei replied.

“Of course, of course, but we aren't dealing with a dumb demon here. A succubus perhaps, but there are some inconsistencies.”

“Suck as?”

The demon hunter shrugged. “Why would a creature drawn to powerful people deal so thoroughly with peasants? That, my dear friend, is the part that worries me the most. I need another three days I think. Take me to the place you found the first missing heart. That is another inconsistency.”