The night wind howled, stirring the clouds like undulating waves, while a bright full moon occasionally hid and revealed itself among the dark clouds.
Under the dusky curtain of night, the streets were desolate and human presence was rare, except for the sporadic patrols of government officials still concerned about others.
The chaotic army besieged the city, and all the residents within had their doors tightly shut. Families trembled as they huddled in their rooms, fearing that any noise might lead to them being captured as spies.
Even Nuoxiang Building, which was usually bustling, was exceptionally quiet at this time.
In stark contrast were the locations of the Zhang family and the Du family situated in the east and west of the city, from which loud noises like tidal waves spread all around.
