Carrying an emergency lamp as if strolling leisurely, after Xu Qingqing and the others, Su Li also stepped out of the courtyard.
Even during the day, just casually wandering around would get one lost, let alone in the sprawling mansion at night.
Su Li appeared to wander aimlessly, directing her lamp at places of interest for a closer look.
The mansion at night was enveloped in mist and particularly humid, possibly due to the numerous ponds built within.
From a distance, the ponds were misty and white steam spread into the surrounding air, illuminated by the light and resembling a celestial paradise.
All along the way, Su Li encountered no one, as though she were the sole person in the world.
The originally tranquil yet eerie night was abruptly disrupted by a burst of discordant, hurried footsteps.
Listening to the sound, the rapid running seemed to be approaching from afar towards her location.
