Ankagaw's words had both shocked and angered Xilan.
As a disciple of the Prophet, he could never believe these words had come from a preacher's mouth.
Xilan stared fixedly at Ankagaw, noticing that he seemed as devout as ever.
This, in turn, made it all the more disheartening.
Had Ankagaw expressed regret, shame, or guilt for his mistakes, Xilan wouldn't have been so profoundly shocked and angered.
Yet Ankagaw was accepting bribes in the name of God, as if it were his rightful due.
"Lock him up until he repents,"
Xilan said emotionlessly to Daniel.
Daniel nodded and ordered that the pale-faced Ankagaw be taken away.
Afterward, Xilan slowly asked,
"Earlier, Ankagaw mentioned someone named Naya. Do you know who he is?"
Daniel shook his head and answered,
"I've never heard of such a person.
However, according to Ankagaw, this person is a pure-blooded member of the Three-eyed Ape People, like a wise sage leading others gently."
A wise sage leading others gently...
