Reinforcements Arrive

Jiang City had an exceptionally clear sky that night. The night sky was high and vast, and since the hot-spring inn was located in the suburbs, light pollution was not as severe. Looking up, they could vaguely see a few strands of clouds drifting among the stars, their gauzy edges illuminated by the city lights.

Inside the garden, Good Night and Paper Kite occupied opposite corners of the terrace, watching Li Nian slowly climb to her feet from the bench.

Li Nian's leisurely attitude left them baffled.

And bafflement meant something was out of the ordinary...

Whether it was the giggling "Good Night" or the repeatedly demoted "Paper Kite," neither of them was the sort to lose sight of the bigger picture when faced with a truly serious situation.

Could the "Phantom Thief" in front of them be bluffing?

Of course, that was possible... but what if she wasn't?

So even though two Tier 3s were facing a single Tier 2, neither of them underestimated her in the slightest.

"Phantom Thief, did you hear me? Give up resisting. Stay where you are and slowly raise your hands above your head."

Good Night spoke in a perfectly standard fashion. He even used a flawless broadcaster's tone, without the slightest trace of an accent.

Li Nian, who had risen from the bench, did cooperate to some extent.

She raised both hands high, and her phone slipped into her loose sleeve.

However, Li Nian did not cooperate completely.

She took a step back and stood on the bench.

Good Night frowned. "Xi Ba, what terrible manners..."

Paper Kite's expression grew even more solemn. "No, Captain—she's too relaxed."

"We can't probe her any further."

Once Paper Kite finished speaking, Good Night nodded in agreement.

"You're right, Paper Kite."

After watching their brief exchange, Lin