In the northwest of Guangzhou Prefecture, there lies a hazardous mountain known as White Vine Ridge. Not far below the ridge, there is a waterway.
On ordinary days, the place is quite bustling, because many travelers who take the water route to Guangzhou choose to disembark here. After half a day's walk, they can enter the city.
Of course, this "bustle" is limited to daylight hours.
After all, that was an era without electricity; except for the red-light districts and some special venues, places that were open after dark were rare in the city, let alone beyond its limits.
But tonight, something unusual was happening here...
Over thirty uniformed, burly, and hideous-looking men, all armed with weapons and torches, had been gathering here since evening.
This bunch was clearly not to be trifed with; it was obvious they were waiting for someone.
Who were they waiting for?
None other than Double Xie themselves.
