Chapter 21: Shrouded
In the depths of Hundred Flowers Lane, outside a dilapidated earthen house.
Chen Qing pressed tightly against the cold wall, keeping his breathing extremely low.
His gaze penetrated the alley entrance ahead, locking onto the two figures who had just emerged from the earthen house, Wang Ying and Duan Ye.
Both were obvious strength masters of the Black Water Gang, burly in build, their faces bearing arrogance and impatience.
Wang Ying rubbed his neck, cursing, "Damn it, another wild goose chase! That little widow is like a rat, slipping away so fast!"
Duan Ye spat thick phlegm and glanced at the deep, shadowy alley, "Don't worry, with that old fool around, she can't run far... sooner or later she'll be in our pocket."
At this moment, the two were completely unguarded, completely unaware of the lurking killing intent.
Just as Wang Ying's cursing ended and he lifted his foot to leave.
"Whoosh!"