At dawn, it was time for the guards at Boundless Garden's entrance to rotate shifts. After handing over his post, Ao Feng picked up another two stones and took them away.
No one found it strange anymore. Everyone more or less knew that, after getting into trouble and being suppressed, this man had been in a foul mood. He had begun quietly playing with stone carvings, and some of his carvings could even be seen arranged outside his residence.
Naturally, this was all Ao Feng's disguise. He had no interest whatsoever in carving.
It could not be helped. Since he had put on an act before, he had to make it convincing. Here, the slightest mishap could arouse suspicion.
One of the two stones in his arms had once again been smuggled in from outside using the same method.
The target stone had sat outside for quite some time. Several shifts had passed before he finally found an opportunity to bring it in.
The same old words—it could not be helped!
He could not be lucky every time. Not every time he was on duty would he happen to catch the array gate opening.
After bringing in a stone last time, he had waited through all his subsequent shifts without getting another chance for the array gate to open. Only this time had he found an opportunity.
It had been easier to bring it in this time than last. First, the stone was much smaller and easier to carry and conceal. Second, the array gate had opened at night, when it was harder to be noticed. Finally, he had gained some experience.
He returned to his residence without drawing attention, then swiftly shut the doors and windows the moment he entered.
He tossed one stone aside without a care. After