When they walked out of the courtyard gate, Yao Shunyu was surprised to find that Li Bai and Zhang Yuanchao, who were supposed to be waiting outside, were nowhere to be seen. There was no sign of them nearby, either.
This made Yao Shunyu, who had just escaped death, grow tense. Zhang Yuanchao's true identity was very likely Crimson. Had he realized his cover was blown and struck at Li Bai first?
The more Yao Shunyu thought about it, the more anxious he became. After waiting in place for two minutes, he headed straight for the village entrance.
That was where the second task of the night was to be carried out. If—if something really had happened to Li Bai, then Zhang Yuanchao, the killer, would have to go there to complete the task, too.
If he got there and found Zhang Yuanchao but not Li Bai, then the truth would be obvious. He would kill Zhang Yuanchao and avenge Li Bai.
"Damn it, why did I leave Zhang Yuanchao alone with Li Bai? She knows a fair amount about feng shui and yin-yang arts, but when it comes to fighting, even two Li Bais wouldn't be a match for—"
Just as Yao Shunyu hurried on, his thoughts growing more and more frantic, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him. "Yao Shunyu!"
Yao Shunyu froze for a moment, then immediately turned around. Two figures emerged from behind a broken wall. It was Li Bai and Zhang Yuanchao!
"Why are you here?" Seeing that Li Bai was safe and sound, Yao Shunyu finally felt the weight lift from his heart. Just moments ago, he had already imagined several ways Zhang Yuanchao could die.
Before Li Bai could reply, Zhang Yuanchao began gesturing with trembling hands, his voice so nervous it