Chapter 24
The streets that were just moments ago teaming with people were now eerily quiet. If someone dropped a pin it would be audible in this silence. Breaking the silence, the sound of hooves pounding against the cobblestone laid streets could be heard. A lone rider could be seen in the distance. Zhang was galloping through the empty streets of Red Mist city alone.
The city guard had ordered all civilians to return to their homes. Anyone caught outside would be imprisoned. Commoners ran home, merchants closed chop, and travelers made their way back to the inns they were staying in.
Zhang’s destination was the poorest sector within Red Mist city. To enact his plan, he needed to go there. Over the last few days Zhang had become a bit acquainted with the city’s layout so as long as he
