A silent atmosphere gently spread through Warehouse Street, as if rejecting all visitors.
There was no one here. Within a kilometer in every direction, there seemed to be no sign of life at all. Not to mention people—even birds were nowhere to be seen.
According to Base City's plans, because of its location, Warehouse Street did not need any defensive fortifications. Instead, it had to be deliberately left empty so that it could immediately be used as a battlefield when necessary.
Thus, the area was currently still unused. With no one coming or going, it could be described as extremely desolate.
But precisely because of that, it had caught the attention of people with ulterior motives.
At least, in the eyes of certain suspicious figures who operated in the shadows, there was no more suitable place to hide.
When Su Ming and Xu Qianqian quietly infiltrated the depths of Warehouse Street together, they found their target.
"Just as I thought. They're here."
Su Ming narrowed his eyes and exchanged a glance with Xu Qianqian beside him.
Ahead of them, in a somewhat dim patch of shadow, several people stood motionless as if keeping watch.
Their attire was not much different from Su Ming and Xu Qianqian's at that moment. They all wore masks and black robes and held weapons in their hands. Apart from occasionally exchanging a few words, their gazes swept around constantly, maintaining their vigilance.
"We finally caught them again."
Xu Qianqian stared intently at the scene, her expression cold.
"What do we do now?"
Su Ming lowered his voice as much as possible and asked Xu Qianqian for her opinion.
Xu Qianqian answered without the slightest hesitation.
"Find a way inside."
Clearly, the young mistress of the Xu Family had no intention of turning back here.
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