After having a meal, they took turns keeping watch through the night just like the previous days, their vigilance undiminished by the surface tranquility of the valley.
The night passed without incident, and the valley remained calm and peaceful until dawn, not even a single roar of a beast was heard.
Noise came from the distant fortress as all the young swordsmen gathered beneath the city walls.
"What are they preparing to do?" Mu Cheng asked, gripping his longsword, thinking something had happened.
"Don't speak, listen carefully," Mu Hanyan gestured for silence.
"Gentlemen, I've called you here so early because there's a matter I'd like to discuss with everyone," Qu Fengting's voice carried from afar.
"Brother Qu, there's no need for such courtesy, just tell us what's going on," someone from below responded.
