Sun Bai and the others were initially shocked, fearing another attack from the Mei Family. However, their apprehension turned to relief and joy upon realizing that Ah-Ye had returned with reinforcements.
At dawn the next morning, Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan departed for the city.
There was no time to visit the manor in the mountains; they would have to postpone it for another occasion.
As they journeyed, they passed countless fruit trees dotting the mountainside, each brimming with vitality and bearing ripe fruit. Qiao Xuan had hoped to explore further, but circumstances dictated otherwise.
The guards at the gates of Anze City had been reinforced, with increased patrols throughout the city. Despite Shao Yunduan's instructions to maintain a low profile, the magnitude of the recent events prompted a heightened response from the authorities. It was inevitable that such a significant occurrence would quickly spread throughout the city.
