211: Chapter 211 Arrives

At the same time.

A few strangers appeared near Yulin Alley. These men were all tall and sturdy, with fierce and menacing expressions.

It would not be an exaggeration to say they had blood on their hands.

When the common folk of the alley saw them, they all scrambled to get out of the way.

People like these were usually Gang members, local thugs, and the like.

It is easier to deal with the King of Hell than with his little devils.

Although Great Families were like a mountain looming over the common people, in their daily lives, they rarely encountered members of such families.

No matter how evil they were, it was only through hearsay; instead, they were mostly viewed with awe and envy.

These Gang members and local thugs, however, were different.

They had daily contact with the common folk, and the evil they displayed was visible; to some extent, the things they did were even more appalling.

"Brother Xiong, it's right here."

"Just this dilapidated place."

"There's absolutely no mistake. I happened to run into him once before by chance. This fellow looked suspicious and is an outsider; he might very well be the one the Boss is looking for."

"Brother Xiong, should we just take him down directly?"

"Let's go take a look first."

...

Before long, a knocking sound came from outside Yin He's old wooden door.

Inside the house, Yin He's heart suddenly tightened upon hearing the sound. He immediately stopped clearing the dishes, and the air seemed to freeze in an instant, becoming so quiet that not a single sound could be heard.

These past few days, to reduce the risk of exposure, Yin He had rarely even stepped out, and his three daily meals consisted mainly of vegetarian food.

Yet despite this, he still lived in a state of constant anxiety.

This sudden sound made his heart leap into his throat.

In an instant, his thoughts raced as he secretly speculated about the identity of the person knocking.

First, he could rule one thing out: he didn't know anyone in Liuhe Town.

Moreover, it wasn't time for the Government to collect taxes, so why would anyone come to his door?

Since it couldn't be an acquaintance and it couldn't be someone from the Government office...

"Could it be a petty thief?" Yin He thought to himself.

However, he quickly ruled that out. While there were many thieves in Liuhe Town...

...he didn't think any thief would dare to scout and steal in broad daylight, let alone target his dilapidated shack.

To put it bluntly, this house clearly looked like a place where a pauper lived; among the many residents of Liuhe Town, it was absolutely unremarkable.

Unable to figure it out, Yin He didn't dare to make a sound. He just stayed quietly in the room, silently praying for the knocking to stop.

Outside, the men saw that there was no movement from inside for a long time.

At this moment, the man responsible for knocking spoke up helplessly, "Brother Xiong, it seems like no one is inside."

"No one?" The leading man's eyes sharpened, his voice carrying a hint of interrogation.

Sensing the leader's displeasure, the man who knocked felt his heart tighten. He realized that he was the one who had confidently claimed the target was here.

Now that the person hadn't been found, it was a wasted trip.

Even if Brother Xiong didn't blame him, it would likely be difficult for him to prove himself in the future.

As an ordinary Gang member who wanted to move up, he had to do a good job the first time he handled a task for his direct superior, Brother Xiong.

Even if he didn't succeed, he had to show the right attitude.

"Brother Xiong, please wait a moment. I'll go in and take a look right now. I want to see if this fellow is truly not at home," the man who knocked said coldly.

The leading man didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly, waiting for the other man's next move.

The man who knocked bent his legs slightly and then launched himself forward like a spring. With a light lift of his hands, he firmly gripped the top edge of the perimeter wall.

The wall, which was less than ten feet high, was practically non-existent to him.

With another leap, he landed on the ground of the small courtyard, kicking up clouds of dust.

Inside the house, Yin He was already on edge, his alertness pushed to the limit.

The moment the man who knocked landed, Yin He realized that the intruder had scaled the wall.

This filled his heart with both apprehension and killing intent.

At this moment, regardless of the other party's purpose, they already posed a serious threat to his life.

Unfortunately, it was too late for him to leave now; he could only hide inside the house and wait for an opportunity.