Supreme Martial Arts: Unlock Boundless Power!

Chapter 42

The sky was adorned with scattered stars, shining brightly as if teardrops of light were about to fall. Zhou Yi left the banquet and walked leisurely within the Cheng Manor. He was surprised to find that the area occupied by the Cheng family was not the least bit smaller than their own Zhou family's.

It's important to note that while the Zhou family resided at the foot of a mountain outside the county, the Cheng family had established their residence within the county itself. In terms of location, there was a world of difference between being inside or outside the county. Although the two estates had similar land areas, their values were vastly disparate.

Letting out a deep sigh, Zhou Yi couldn't help but feel a sense of lamentation. While the Zhou family had risen rapidly due to their formidable martial prowess, they still couldn't compare to the Cheng family in terms of wealth.

As he walked for a while, encountering fewer and fewer people, he unexpectedly arrived at a spot beneath a high wall. Shaking his head slightly, he chuckled bitterly, intending to turn around and leave. However, his ears perked up slightly, and he immediately crouched down like a cat, silently hiding beneath a nearby artificial mountain.

His movements were incredibly light, and his actions were accompanied by the absorption of his internal energy, causing his clothes to cling tightly to his arms, waist, back, and legs. Even though his movements were swift, not a single sound was produced.

Just as he concealed himself, a tall figure appeared on top of the towering wall. This figure revealed its head above the wall, scanning the surroundings for a moment before agilely flipping over and landing on the other side.

Zhou Yi, hidden behind the artificial mountain, peered through the gap, observing the person's actions. The individual wore a tight black suit and did not cover their face with any sort of mask or cloth. However, Zhou Yi found the person's face to be unfamiliar; he had never seen them before. Witnessing their previous actions, Zhou Yi couldn't help but feel extremely curious.

Given the Cheng family's influence in Taicang County, was it possible that there were thieves audacious enough to target them? It was truly inconceivable.

Although the Cheng family's martial strength didn't seem formidable in Zhou Yi's eyes, they still represented the power of the government. Even the most foolish thief wouldn't dare set their sights on them. With this thought in mind, Zhou Yi immediately suppressed his intention to apprehend the person and instead curled up his body even more. He wanted to see why this person had come to this place.

Indeed, after the person descended from the wall, they didn't immediately leave but quickly hid in a nearby dark corner. Observing the location where the person concealed themselves, Zhou Yi felt a tinge of embarrassment. In comparison, that spot was a far better hiding place than his current position behind the artificial mountain.

After a while, the person remained completely still, while Zhou Yi grew somewhat impatient. He had left the banquet precisely because he couldn't bear the never-ending atmosphere inside. However, he couldn't stay outside for too long, or he would undoubtedly face reprimands upon his return.

Contemplating his options, Zhou Yi wondered whether he should approach the person and interrogate them instead of foolishly waiting here. But just as he was about to put this thought into action, he heard another set of unsteady footsteps approaching.

His heart stirred, and he immediately halted.

A figure stumbled along the path, emitting a strong scent of alcohol that permeated the air from a distance. Judging by the person's unsteady gait, it seemed they could fall over at any moment. It was evident that this person was already drunk.