Ever since the Xun Family Head's daughter had married into the royal family, the Xun Family had gone a long time without seeing war, so the guards were not especially vigilant. Right now, they were gathered in twos and threes, chatting idly as they carried out their patrols.
"Ada, I'm telling you, last time I went to Toske Province on official business, the food at that newly opened Shu Zhong Wine House was absolutely incredible. Especially that Spicy Rabbit Head. It was the first time I learned a Soft Bone Rabbit's head could be eaten—and that it could taste that good."
"Was it really as good as you say?"
"Slurp. Would I lie to you? Look, I'm drooling just talking about it. No, no, I can't bring up that Spicy Rabbit Head anymore. Next time I get the chance, I'll take you to try it."
"Sure thing, Big Brother. But who knows when we'll get another chance to go out on official business."
"Hahaha, don't rush, kid. There'll be—"
Before the older Xun Family disciple could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a chill at his throat. His words cut off, he hurriedly raised a hand to touch his neck, and a warm liquid quickly soaked his palm.
"Strange... where did all this blood come from?"
The middle-aged man stretched his blood-covered hand in front of Ada, just about to ask him what was going on, but when he looked up, he saw a bloody line appear across Ada's neck. Immediately after, blood began gushing out nonstop. Ada's eyes went wide, and with a face full of disbelief, he clutched at his own throat.
"B-Big Brother..."
As Ada collapsed to the ground and lost all signs of life, the middle-aged man finally realized what the two of them were experiencing. Just