Bao Heng walked in and gave a clear, concise account of the current situation in Fengling City.
"Fengling City is under martial law. If you have no urgent business, my lord, please stay home for now and keep a low profile."
Bao Heng suggested this.
"All right, I understand. Don't worry. We won't go out casually during this period."
Lin Bai agreed. After what had happened last night, Luo Cong must have taken precautions. It was clearly impossible to enter the City Lord's Mansion and gather information now.
They might as well lie low for the time being, wait for the storm to pass and for Luo Cong to lower his guard, then act when an opportunity arose. Perhaps they might even gain something unexpected.
After giving them a few reminders, Bao Heng rose and left.
"Everyone, get some rest. Stay alert."
Lin Bai said this to the others.
For the time being, Lin Bai and the others had no intention of leaving Dingjia Alley. They each found a place to stay and went to rest.
About half a day later, knocking sounded at the door again.
"Who is it?" Elder Liang was keeping watch in the courtyard. The moment he heard the knocking, he immediately grew wary.
An aged voice came from outside the door. "Heh heh, I'm your neighbor. I happened to notice that new friends had moved in here, so I came over specifically to say hello. I wonder if the friends in the courtyard might come out and meet me?"
Elder Liang's expression turned guarded, but he replied calmly, "Sorry, I'm currently treating my injuries and am unable to receive guests. Please leave."
"Heh heh, are you unable to receive guests, or are you afraid to receive guests?" A hint of menace entered the old man's