When the captains heard Xue Ruhong's order, they were confused but didn't ask questions. Clasping their fists, they responded in unison, "This subordinate accepts the order."
After the captains left to carry out the task, Xue Ruhong looked at the remaining soldiers and said, "Follow this general to the western district."
"Yes, General Xue."
With that, Xue Ruhong went to the western district, followed by fifty soldiers.
Arriving there, Xue Ruhong ordered, "Spread out and guard the alleys and roads."
"Yes, General Xue."
After the soldiers dispersed, Xue Ruhong activated his lightness skill and leapt onto the rooftop of the tallest building near the inner entrance of the secret passage.
Standing on top of the roof, he looked down and observed the situation below.
After a while, Xue Ruhong noticed some movement from the eastern, northern, and southern districts.