Chapter 1639: The Notification
Although the new Night Watcher leader hadn't agreed, since he'd said he would come in that capacity to issue a warning, he might as well settle this bit of unfinished business.
Moving silently through the narrow path, Fu Qian seemed casual, but kept the surroundings entirely in view, looking every bit like someone who'd ventured behind enemy lines to investigate in secret.
As mentioned before, he wasn't optimistic about this ancient family's situation.
Even Qiu had unknowingly gained some form of protection. They were in the heart of the city, beneath the giant tree. It was hard to imagine they could avoid being affected when they lived so close to the source of the contamination.
And considering how strange these protections were—especially the aura of dispersal he'd seen before—Fu Qian ultimately decided against using Blood Conquest to charge straight into the heart of the estate and find someone. Instead, he changed into a normal-looking guise and infiltrated the grounds.
The former approach was more likely to lead to an occult mishap. It was better to try this more sociological method.
It didn't take long for events to prove that the second approach really was more suitable.
"Please stop."
Just as Fu Qian was remarking to himself that the Huang estate was even quieter than usual, and making his way toward its central area, a voice suddenly called out.
Since he was sneaking around and there was no one else nearby, there was no doubt the voice was addressing him.
It even sounded a little familiar.
Unfortunately, Fu Qian chose to keep walking, as though he didn't think the call was meant for him.
"Captain Qiao..."
His unusual reaction seemed to exceed the voice's expectations.
It took a few seconds for it to speak again, this time