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Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
The sound of knocking came from outside.
The pattern was three long knocks followed by two short ones; a person ran forward and opened the door, smiling and saying, "Boss, you're back..."
Zhao Wu nodded, looked behind him, and said with a smile, "Little brother, come in."
The young man standing at the door glanced into the small courtyard, his expression visibly hesitant. After a moment, he took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and stepped inside.
Zhao Wu chuckled. This youngster was really cautious.
The young man entered the Thief Sect's stronghold and quickly swept the place with his gaze.
Aside from the man who had opened the door, there were a few others standing in the courtyard: four men and a woman.
At first sight, no one would associate these people with thieves—there was a farmer with a straw hat, a woman in a plain dress and a headscarf, a scholar in blue clothing, a peddler carrying his load...
