In a dark and silent alley, Chen Cheng stood in the shadow of a courtyard wall, his hand resting on the hilt of the long saber at his waist.
He had already prepared for the worst. If he was outmatched, he could break through the courtyard wall at any moment and use the nearby houses as cover to make his escape.
After all, the strange disappearances of Yan Jian and Zhou Hongjun proved that a powerful, unknown figure might be lurking in the shadows of Linji City, causing trouble. If he were to encounter such an expert, Chen Cheng's first choice would naturally be to flee.
But upon hearing the black-clad man's voice, Chen Cheng changed his mind.
This man was none other than Zhou Xu—the stray dog hunted city-wide, who had been hiding ever since his family's downfall.
Although Zhou Xu was dressed in black with his face covered by a black cloth, he made no attempt to disguise his voice. Thus, Chen Cheng identified him by sound alone.
"You're Zhou Xu?" Chen Cheng asked in a low voice.
