Before long, the hurried sound of footsteps and low shouts of battle suddenly erupted from outside the residence.
Ji Xiaosong's Divine Sense had already detected the disturbance. Her brow furrowed slightly as she thought, 'Just as I expected. Someone's taking advantage of the chaos to break in.'
Just then, several dark figures flashed over the high wall of the back courtyard. A few soldiers in armor vaulted over, swords in hand, their eyes fierce.
They were clearly not ordinary government soldiers. They moved quickly with clear objectives, heading straight for the core of the estate.
Seeing this, the guard captain shouted, "Intruders! Everyone on alert!"
The guards within the residence quickly assembled, blocking the intruders' path.
The two sides clashed instantly. The glint of blades flashed in the night, and the air filled with a mix of battle cries and the clang of weapons.
Ji Xiaosong stood at the entrance to the main hall, her gaze cold and severe.
