The night was like ink, and the bright moon had been obscured by dark clouds at some point, adding a layer of terror to the barren village. The sudden gunfire shocked both friends and foes inside the courtyard; the enemy ceased their movements, and Luo Zheng too lifted his head in astonishment, pricking up his ears. The gunfire sounded a few more times, but he couldn't detect anything unusual. He looked at the equally surprised farmer beside him and asked, "Doesn't the situation seem off?"
"Hmm, let's wait and see, be wary of deception," the farmer cautiously reminded.
