Qin Family Fortress.
It stood atop a mountain. The mountains of the Northern Border were not high, but building a city here made it easy to defend and hard to attack. Though small, it was as solid as a fortress.
It truly looked like a stronghold. Not only was it surrounded by high walls on all sides, but a watchtower stood every ten meters, each manned by cultivators. Dozens of cultivators guarded the only main gate.
With defenses like these, it was nearly impossible for an enemy to launch a sneak attack. Even if they came from the sky, they would be spotted at once.
From afar, Hanyu stared at the towering fortress, feeling at a loss as to where to begin.
"Since the Bai Family sold her here, they've probably laid a trap and are waiting for me to walk right into it."
Hanyu leaned against a tree halfway up the mountain, muttering to himself as he watched from a distance.
The city gates stood wide open. Apart from the cultivators guarding them, no one had come or gone for ages. He couldn't see inside, but he could sense that the city was eerily quiet.
"They're just waiting for you to go in, then they'll shut the gates and beat the dog trapped inside."
Little Glazed poured cold water on him in his mind.
Hanyu rolled his eyes and grumbled inwardly, Why can't I make them come out instead?
The little Artifact Spirit was like a worm in his gut, catching on at once.
"You're thinking of setting another fire!"
As long as it worked, what was the problem? Hanyu released the tree trunk and jumped down, then moved a little closer.
His gaze swept over the area around Qin Family Fortress. A wide stretch of ground within a