Who knew how much time had passed.
Three black shadows swept across the night sky like phantoms, landing soundlessly outside the temporary residence where Ye Li was staying.
They did not rush to make a move.
Instead, they all concealed themselves in the darkness, their eyes blazing as they scrutinized the luxurious courtyard shrouded in a pale blue curtain of light.
Countless profound Runes slowly flowed across the light curtain.
It looked tranquil, yet killing intent lurked beneath the surface.
Clearly, it was a defensive array of no low grade.
"Just as the intelligence said, it is the royal family's Still Water Deep Flow Array."
A hoarse voice rang in the minds of the three through secret sound transmission, carrying a trace of gravity:
"To force it open will cause quite a commotion."
To prevent Ye Li from sensing anything amiss afterward, Lola had not prepared any keys for breaking the array for the three of them.
Everything had to be done by the three personally.
Only then would there be no trace of an act.
"No matter."
The sturdy Old Man at the head of the group spoke steadily.
"Miss Lola has already guaranteed that from the moment we act, none of the palace guards or arrays will react for a quarter of an hour."
"We have more than enough time."
"How should we divide the work?" the last woman, who was exceedingly thin, asked.
"Rehn," the Old Man ordered, "your demonic sound specifically counters this kind of array. You will break the array first."
"Pia and I will strike directly at the target the instant you break it."
"Remember, the Lineage demands that he be injured, not killed."
"End this quickly. Do not drag things out."
"Understood," the young man and woman answered in unison.
"Move!"
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