The Unqualified Gatekeeper
Blue-gray, with faintly visible patterns, yet all of a piece.
It was clear that this spot lay beyond the Huang estate, deep inside the mountain.
The narrow passage had probably been carved out along a natural fissure.
It was a sensible choice, saving a great deal of time and effort compared to digging a tunnel from scratch. Of course, the trade-off was that it was less orderly, with a winding, secluded feel that offered evildoers plenty of places to hide.
But that clearly wasn't much of a problem, because Huang Jianyuan was stationed at one of the narrowest points along the way—a place where one man could hold off ten thousand.
So, although Xiao Ying's courage was commendable, her impulsive attempt was unlikely to succeed under normal circumstances.
Of course, for him, unless Huang Jianyuan had the same special protection as that Peeping One at the Night Watcher base, he could pass through without any trouble using Blood Conquest.
The loyal guard followed in a hidden state, quietly using the shadows for cover as he drew closer. Fu Qian soon confirmed that Brother Jianyuan didn't have the same kind of protection he'd seen before.
But he wasn't in a hurry to leave. Instead, he watched the crisis through to the end—a crisis that, in a way, had started because of him.
It was clear that, as a professional, Xiao Ying had a full understanding of her predicament. She moved with painstaking caution.
Even so, Huang Jianyuan's sharp gaze swept over to her position the next moment, like a searchlight.
The light was dim, and Xiao Ying's concealment was quite good. But Huang Jianyuan, who was clearly familiar with her abilities, didn't simply look away. He examined the area more closely—and found nothing.
Furrowing his brow slightly, he