The silence in the Li household was deceptive.
Not a creak. Not a whisper. Not a sigh of wind disturbed the evening calm.
And yet, Li Tian could feel it—the tension pressing down like a loaded trigger. Something was about to snap.
His [Hunter Instincts] screamed. The system’s faint hum in his mind buzzed with unease.
[Passive Alert: You are being watched.] [Threat Detected – Probability of Hostile Encounter: 89%] [Engage: Y/N?]
Y.
He moved instantly, sliding a throwing dagger from the sheath under his wrist as he ducked behind the wall separating the kitchen from the hallway.
From the corner of his eye, he spotted a glint. Scope lens.
Sniper.
Sh*t.
His hand shot out, dagger flying—clean arc, silent path, and then—
[Headshot! Instant Kill Bonus: +500 XP] [Skill Upgrade: Silent Pr
