Meanwhile, Zu An rushed toward the Pei clan’s vicinity under the cover of night.

Those who lived along the City Lord Manor street were all high officials and nobles. There were guards patrolling everywhere. The security was sure to be much better than in other places.

As such, Zu An didn’t dare to act carelessly. He evaded several patrolling guards, then finally arrived at the wall surrounding Pei Manor. He chose a secluded area and quickly leapt over the wall. He had already visited several times, so he avoided Pei Manor’s guards easily.

He soon arrived outside of Pei Mianman’s courtyard, and was just about to go in when a figure shot out from within. His expression sank as he thought, There’s actually a little scoundrel here? He kicked off the ground, instantly striking at the other party’s side.

That person sensed something was strange. Their figure evaded Zu An’s attack like a flexible snake. At the same time, a long leg kicked at his underbelly at an inconceivable angle. Such a level of elasticity really was absurd. Zu An quickly defended himself, and...