The early morning in Kaoshan City was still grayish. Chu Liang and Yun Chaoxian started their journey early. Before the break of dawn, they arrived outside a large courtyard at the edge of the city.
The high courtyard wall was entwined with barbed wire and from the outside, one could only see the tip of the eaves.
The surroundings were tranquil, with the main gate tightly closed.
"The echo of the Heavenly Soundwave is inside. Let's rush in and catch them off guard," Yun Chaoxian, eager to go, suggested.
"Wait," Chu Liang said, grabbing the large halberd on his back, halting him.
"Huh?" Yun Chaoxian was taken aback. "Brother Chu, why are you grabbing my halberd?"
"..." Chu Liang fell silent for a moment, took a deep breath, then explained to him, "It's too quiet around here. Something feels off."
"Isn't it normal to be quiet at this hour?" Yun Chaoxian was confused.
