Splash, splash~~
Rain began falling again that night.
Compared with the earlier spring rain, tonight's downpour was much heavier, shrouding all of Thousand Chimes Commandery City in a haze.
The Xu Residence.
"Dear... where are you going so late?"
Seeing that Xu Guanhai was about to leave, Zhang asked quietly.
"Things haven't been looking good lately... the food shortage still hasn't been resolved."
"The Tian Family, Qi Family, and Han Family have invited me to the Prosperous Fortune Restaurant to discuss what to do."
Xu Guanhai spoke calmly.
"What else can we do..."
"Without food, no one can help."
Zhang sounded puzzled.
"What if we leave Thousand Chimes Commandery City..."
"Of course... we won't take that step unless we have no other choice."
Xu Guanhai said.
Hearing this, Zhang said softly, "Then be careful."
Xu Guanhai nodded and was about to leave when he suddenly asked, "Where has Xu Yi gone now?"
"Didn't I tell him to come home early from the Demon Extermination Palace?"
Given the recent situation in Thousand Chimes Commandery City, Xu Guanhai knew trouble could strike at any moment.
Although his younger brother and the family's retainers were still at the Xu Residence,
Xu Yi's combat prowess was exceptional, making him the best person to hold the fort while Xu Guanhai was away.
"He..."
"He came back briefly... but I think he went to the Drunken Flower House again."
Zhang hesitated before speaking softly.
"That boy... he finally managed to work hard for a few days, and now he's back to his old ways."
"Send someone to bring him home at once."
Xu Guanhai instructed her.
He was in a hurry to reach the Prosperous Fortune Restaurant and had no time to spare.
"All right."
"I'll have the steward go there now."
Zhang nodded.
Without another