At nightfall, the moon shone brightly, and the stars were sparse.
In the courtyard, Qin Jun sat cross-legged under a tree, practicing energy absorption, while Li Cunxiao and Lei Zhenzi stood guard on either side, so quiet that even the hissing of insects could be heard.
At that moment, a dark shadow suddenly appeared atop the courtyard wall, going unnoticed even by the vigilant Lei Zhenzi.
"Swoosh—"
Suddenly, a whistle startled Qin Jun and his companions, causing them to open their eyes, and they immediately saw the shadow standing on the courtyard wall, backlit by the moonlight.
Lei Zhenzi and Li Cunxiao leaped to their feet, with Lei Zhenzi asking in a deep voice, "Who goes there?"
His heart was a tempest because when he swept his Divine Consciousness over the stranger, he couldn't discern their cultivation level.
"I am Yuan Hong, here to pledge allegiance to Emperor Qin," the person said.
