After they departed, Feng Jiu cast a faint glance around the courtyard. With a wave of her hand, she removed the protective barrier surrounding the residence and returned to the courtyard to rest.
For reasons unknown, no one infiltrated the Huangfu residence that night.
The next morning, Huangfu Xiao arrived at the front courtyard with several trusted aides before the others had even left their rooms. Noticing that the barrier had been removed and finding only a corpse and some bloodstains on the ground, he felt a flicker of unease. He immediately ordered his men to begin cleaning up.
"Send someone out to gather intelligence on the outside. Use unfamiliar faces for the reconnaissance. Report back immediately with any news." Huangfu Xiao whispered to one of his men.
"Yes, Master." The man responded before withdrawing to make arrangements.
