Every time he approached the Xuanyuan Residence, a group of assassins would appear.
He knew he could not return, as that woman must have set an ambush with many people in the surrounding area.
His only option was to contact Second, who currently controlled all of Heijia City, to safely return to the residence.
Finally, unable to run any further, he jumped into this courtyard for a temporary refuge.
There were many similar courtyards, but he chose the most conspicuous one, believing that his pursuers would not suspect him to hide here.
By the time they had searched the other courtyards, Second would probably have arrived.
After all, the appearance of so many assassins in Heijia City would surely be detected by the sentries.
As long as he could hide for two hours, he would be saved.
The man thought groggily, not noticing that his wound continued to bleed...
Qiu Ruyue leaned against a column, staying silent throughout, with her breaths extremely shallow.
