Outside the Shen Family Manor lay a narrow path, bordered on both sides by a grove of young trees that cloaked the estate like a hermitage hidden away in a forest.
Beyond the grove lay hilly terrain, where the paths were rugged and walking was somewhat strenuous. There were many paths leading to the Shen Family Manor, but only one main road; the rest were mountain trails, seldom traveled.
Cui Yulong had stepped out of the Shen Family Manor, intending to leave via the main road. However, as he approached a small hill nearby, he heard the distant sounds of metal clashing and cursing, unmistakably the voices of Killing Gate's members, as if they were embroiled in a fierce battle with others.
