The darkness of night was beginning to fade.
Dawn was near.
The early workers would be starting their shifts soon.
Shiao Yi teleported to one of the palace courtyards and choose a spot where the shadows beneath the plants were deepest.
He intended to stay there for a while, focusing on picking up the thoughts of the palace workers.
He himself had no magical power and the two magic stones he carried were sealed inside a magic-blocking pouch.
In this world, where people could sense the presence of magic, that made him practically invisible.
He pulled the collar of his black outfit up over his nose and blended completely into the darkness.
Even if someone happened to glance his way, they would never notice his presence.
Almost immediately, he picked up the thoughts of the palace guards who is currently changing shifts from the night patrol to the early morning watch.
He sensed kitchen staff and stable workers beginning their daily tasks.
