Night fell quickly. The moonlight was hazy, draping the entire Outer City in a faint shadow.
Chen Jing deliberately returned home earlier than usual. After entering, he went about his routine as always. A while later, he put out the lights and hid behind the door, quietly waiting for his prey to take the bait.
Late that night, a furtive figure indeed took advantage of the darkness and silently crept up to the wall around Chen Jing's courtyard.
It was none other than Xiang Lingfei!
His face was contorted with the pain of a drug craving and an overwhelming yearning for Longevity Blessing Paste. His eyes were unfocused, yet held a hint of madness.
Xiang Lingfei first watched cautiously for a while. Seeing that the courtyard was pitch-black and there was no movement, he deftly climbed over the wall and tiptoed toward Chen Jing's room.
The silver at home could no longer satisfy his need to buy Longevity Blessing Paste. Besides, stealing silver meant having to exchange it for the paste afterward. It was much more direct to steal the paste itself.
As long as he got his hands on the Longevity Blessing Paste, he could temporarily ease the torment of his cravings.
As for the consequences, he had long since cast them to the winds.
Xiang Lingfei reached Chen Jing's door and gently pushed it. To his surprise, it was ajar. Delighted, he assumed Chen Jing had been careless. Without a second thought, he slipped inside and softly shut the door behind him.
At that moment, Xiang Lingfei was thinking of nothing but Longevity Blessing Paste. He had no time to worry about the little details.
The moment he entered the room, he eagerly began feeling around, muttering to himself, "Longevity Blessing Paste... I have to find it quickly..."