Liu Wuxie and Liu Xiucheng finally embarked on their journey home late into the night. The Liu Clan was shrouded in darkness, with most people in deep slumber.0

A shadowy figure had silently crept toward the patriarch's study, but a protective barrier prevented intruders from entering.0

The intruder didn't know that grey powder was scattered on the ground, and it would cling to the sole of his shoe when he stepped on it. Just the slightest contact with the powder would leave behind a lingering scent.0

The smell was usually undetectable, but those who consumed a particular fruit would be able to sense it.0

The figure lingered around the study room and tried to enter several times, but failed. Ultimately, it could only leave with no other choice.0

By the time Liu Wuxie and Liu Xiucheng returned to the Liu Clan, dawn had already arrived.0

The servants had begun their morning duties, and they stopped to offer their greetings at the sight of their patriarch.0

Liu Xiucheng and Liu Wuxie wasted no time and quickened their pace toward the study.0

"There are footprints!"...0