Yuwen Kangli had waited long enough at home, and since he hadn't received a call from Lian Chengyu, he decided to go find Lian Chengyu for some answers.
That day, he drove alone to Lian Chengyu's villa entrance. Upon getting out of the car, he smelled a strong scent of blood in the air.
He frowned and walked into the villa. The villa's door was half-open, and he pushed it open easily.
Arriving in the living room, he was surprised by its silence. Every time he visited before, even if Lian Chengyu wasn't in the villa, there would be people standing guard. Outsiders might have thought the villa contained some treasure.
The living room's silence was terrifying. The further he walked in, the stronger the scent of blood became, along with an ominous feeling that made the hair on his skin stand up.
Yuwen Kangli coughed lightly and then quietly called out, "Master Lian? Are you here?"
The only reply was the cold, still air.
"Is anyone there? Master Lian?"
