19: CHAPTER 14: The Eyes Hidden In The Shadows.
19: CHAPTER 14: The Eyes Hidden In The Shadows.
Chapter 5: The Eyes Hidden in the Shadows The streets of Azure Wind City remained unusually lively.
Wherever people gathered, only one topic could be heard.
“The Ye Family’s young master lost…” “They say the victor was only a teenager.” “I heard he defeated Ye Lin with a single overwhelming attack.” “No…
I heard there were two brothers.” Rumors spread faster than the wind.
Within only a few hours, nearly the entire city had heard of the mysterious twin brothers.
Yet, the brothers themselves seemed completely unconcerned.
Inside the hotel…
Sai excitedly placed several dishes onto the table.
“Big Brothers!” “I personally helped Sister Jiang cook these!” “You have to try them!” KING looked at the table.
“It smells good.” Shadow gave a small nod.
“It does.” Hearing their praise, Sai puffed out his chest proudly.
“Haha!
I knew you’d like it!” Jiang Yi smiled helplessly.
“You only washed the vegetables.” Sai immediately protested.
“I also carried the firewood!” Everyone fell silent.
“…” “…” Even KING looked at him.
“You worked very hard.” Sai couldn’t tell whether that was praise or teasing.
Jiang Yi covered her mouth as she laughed softly.
For the first time in many years…
The small hotel felt warm.
It felt like a home.
Far away…
Inside the grand Ye Family Manor…
Crash!
An expensive jade vase shattered against the floor.
“What did you say?” An elderly man’s furious voice echoed throughout the hall.
“Lin’er lost?” “And he was defeated by two unknown boys?” The messenger knelt on the floor, trembling.
“Y-Yes, Patriarch.” “Young Master suffered serious injuries…” “…and he’s crippled now.” Boom!
An invisible pressure exploded throughout the hall.
Every servant immediately knelt.
The Ye Patriarch’s eyes burned with murderous intent.
“Find them.” “I don’t care where they came from.” “I want every detail.” “If they refuse to submit…” “…then erase them.” Several shadows silently appeared from the darkness.
“As you command, Patriarch.” The shadows disappeared without making a sound.
Meanwhile…
On the rooftop of another building…
The gray-robed old man quietly watched the Ye Manor.
He sighed softly.
“So…” “The Ye Family has chosen revenge.” He looked toward the distant hotel where the twins were staying.
“I wonder…” “…how you two will respond.” Night gradually descended over Azure Wind City.
The bustling streets slowly became quiet.
Inside their room…
KING sat cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed.
Shadow stood beside the window, silently gazing at the moon.
Neither of them spoke.
Suddenly…
Shadow opened his eyes.
“They’re here.” KING slowly opened his eyes as well.
“I sensed them.” Outside…
Several black-clothed figures silently surrounded the hotel from every direction.
Their movements were swift.
Professional.
Not a single unnecessary sound escaped them.
One assassin whispered, “Remember.” “The Patriarch wants the twins alive.” “If possible…” “…kill everyone else.” The others nodded.
Like ghosts…
They advanced toward the hotel.
Inside…
Shadow quietly closed the window.
“They’ve made their move.” KING stood up.
“Eight people.” Shadow corrected him.
“Ten.” KING paused briefly before extending his senses again.
“…You’re right.” “The last two are hiding farther away.” Neither brother showed the slightest hint of panic.
Instead…
They calmly walked toward the door.
Outside their room…
Sai had already fallen asleep.
Jiang Yi was cleaning the kitchen.
Neither of them realized…
Death had quietly arrived at their doorstep.