Du Yuyan’s plan was sound. She left three subordinates behind to cover all three directions of the inner city except the route to the Imperial City. In the meantime, she led the remaining three subordinates in relentless pursuit. Even if they could not catch Qi Xuansu, there was no way they would lose him.0

From her point of view, Qi Xuansu would ultimately have to return to the Xuanshang North District no matter how many detours he took. Regardless of which direction he chose, one of her people would be there to intercept him. Even if that person could not take Qi Xuansu on directly, they would be able to hold him off for a moment, and the rest of them would catch up and surround their target.0

However, Du Yuyan never imagined that all four of them would fall into Qi Xuansu’s hands.0

With the four pursuers gone, it became much easier for Qi Xuansu to return to the Xuanshang North District. While being chased, he had not had the time to change his disguise, so he would have been recognized instantly by anyone on lookout. But now, he could calmly alter his appearance and stride right back under the watchful eyes of the guards without being noticed.0

Since the life lamps of Du Yuyan and her six companions had not gone out, and only a day had passed, the...0